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Ford Performance has released an updated schedule for the 10-race 2024 Mustang Challenge.
The IMSA-sanctioned series will feature a field of up to 40 Mustang Dark Horse R track-only pony cars depending on the track.
The Dark Horse R is a race-prepped version of the production Dark Horse that enhances the stock car’s 500 hp 5.0-liter V8 engine, Tremec 3160 manual transmission, Torsen limited slip differential with 3.73 final drive ratio, aero and Brembo rear brake calipers/rotors with performance and safety equipment.
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Among the changes are upgraded powertrain lubrication, cooling and exhaust systems; a modified suspension with adjustable anti-roll bars and camber plates; and a set of Multimatic DSSV dampers.
Brembo racing brakes, a roll cage, fuel cell, Recaro racing seat, quick-release steering wheel and MoTeC data display are some of the additional modifications that will be made by Multimatic.
The Dark Horse R lists for $145,000 and customers who enter the Mustang Challenge will be the first on the list for deliveries.
The season is split into five events with qualifying and two races at each venue. There are also two classes, Dark Horse and Dark Horse Legends, the latter for drivers 45 years and older with an IMSA Bronze classification.
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Prize money will be paid out to podium finishers at each race and the season champions will be able to chose between $40,000 cash or $100,000 toward subsidizing a seat in a GT4 or GT3-class Mustang the following year.
The inaugural season kicks of at the Mid-Ohio Sportscar Course the weekend of 6/7-6/9 and wraps up at Indianapolis Motor Speedway 10/4-10/6.
Interested customers can reach out to Ford for more information on buying a car here.
The standard Dark Horse has a starting price of $60,865.
Here’s the full 2024 Mustang Challenge schedule:
| 6/7 – 6/9 | Mid-Ohio Sportscar Course | IMSA |
| 6/20 – 6/23 | Watkins Glen International | IMSA |
| 8/2 – 8/4 | Road America | IMSA |
| 8/31 – 9/1 | Circuit of the Americas | FIA WEC |
| 10/4 – 10/6 | Indianapolis Motor Speedway | SRO |