Heartbreak in the Bushveld: Castrol NWM Ford Ends 2025 with Grit and Growth
PRETORIA, South Africa, 25 November 2025 – Motorsport is as thrilling as it is unforgiving. No amount of preparation, skill, or determination can fully protect against the unexpected. This truth hit home for the Castrol NWM Ford Rally-Raid Team at the final round of the 2025 SA Rally-Raid Championship, where championship leaders Gareth Woolridge and […]
Super Mustang Mach-E: Ford Charges Back to Pikes Peak with 1,400-HP Electric Contender
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA, 19 June 2025 – Ford Performance is set to electrify the racing world once again at the 103rd Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on June 22, unleashing its most advanced EV demonstrator yet: the Super Mustang Mach-E. Behind the wheel is none other than Pikes Peak legend and current overall record […]
Ford Performance Triumphs in 2025 Dakar Rally with Third-Place Podium Finish: A Historic Debut for the Ford Raptor T1+
SHUBAYTA, SAUDI ARABIA, Jan. 17, 2025 – Ford Performance has marked its triumphant debut at the 2025 Dakar Rally, securing an impressive third-place podium finish in the Ultimate category with the all-new Ford Raptor T1+. This remarkable achievement, in the team’s inaugural participation with the powerful Raptor T1+, speaks volumes about the capability and resilience […]
Woolridge Racing Team Wraps Up the SARRC Season with Podium Finish in Gauteng
Pretoria, South Africa – 9 November 2024 – The grand finale of the 2024 South African Rally-Raid Championship (SARRC), held at the challenging Legends Adventure Park near Pretoria, saw the Neil Woolridge Motorsport (NWM) Ford Rally-Raid Team finish on a high note. Showcasing unwavering determination and skill, the team clinched their third podium of the […]
Neil Woolridge Motorsport Ford Rally-Raid Team Sets Sights on a Triumphant Season Finale at Renault KEC 400
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 1 November 2024 – The adrenaline-charged finale of the South African Rally-Raid Championship (SARRC) is rapidly approaching, and the Neil Woolridge Motorsport (NWM) Ford Rally-Raid Team is ready to push their limits. As they head to the Legends Adventure Farm for the Renault KEC 400, taking place on 8 and 9 November, […]
Ford Performance Adds Rally Legend Mattias Ekström to Dakar 2025 Lineup
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA, 01 October 2024 – Ford Performance is proud to announce the latest addition to its Dakar Rally team: world-renowned rally and off-road driver, Mattias Ekström. The Swedish motorsport star will join the prestigious lineup of Mitch Guthrie Jr, Nani Roma, and Carlos Sainz Sr, all set to pilot the formidable Ford Raptor […]
Punctures and Perseverance: NWM Ford’s Highs and Lows at the Parys 400
PARYS, South Africa, 18 August 2024 – The world of motorsport is as unforgiving as it is exhilarating, and the Neil Woolridge Motorsport (NWM) Ford Rally-Raid Team experienced every facet of this truth during a thrilling weekend of back-to-back racing in the South African Rally-Raid Championship. With rounds 4 and 5 unfolding in the scenic […]
NWM Ford Rally-Raid Team Eyes Points in Parys’ High-Octane Double Header
PIETERMARITZBURG, South Africa, 12 August 2024 – The South African Rally-Raid Championship (SARRC) is gearing up for a high-octane weekend as it kicks off the second half of the season with a thrilling double-header in Parys, Free State. On 16 and 17 August 2024, the NWM Ford Rally-Raid Team will be in the spotlight, ready […]
Behind the Scenes with Neil Woolridge Motorsport and the Legendary Ford Ranger
As Ford South Africa commemorates its centenary, the brand’s rich heritage in motorsport takes center stage, epitomized by the latest video in the ‘Our Ford Stories’ series. This series highlights the incredible journey of Ford in South Africa, where motorsport has been a cornerstone of its brand identity over the past 100 years. A Legacy […]
Champions’ Challenge: NWM Ford Excels Despite Challenges at TGRSA Safari 1000
KOEDOESKOP, South Africa, June 24, 2024 – The Neil Woolridge Motorsport (NWM) Ford Rally-Raid Team displayed remarkable determination and skill at the TGRSA Safari 1000, Round 3 of the South African Rally-Raid Championship. Despite facing a grueling three-day marathon from June 21 to 23, the team’s EcoBoost V6-powered Ford Rangers powered through to secure impressive […]
NWM Ford Rally-Raid Team Gears Up for Koedoeskop Challenge
PIETERMARITZBURG, South Africa, 14 June 2024 – The Neil Woolridge Motorsport (NWM) Ford Rally-Raid Team returns to the site of their triumphant 2023 season finale, where they clinched the overall Production Vehicle and Class T1+ titles with a historic one-two finish. This year, however, the challenge is different yet equally significant. The TGRSA Safari 1000 […]
Champions Ready for Redemption at Vryheid 400 with Upgraded NWM Ford Rangers
PIETERMARITZBURG, South Africa, 20 May 2024 – The Neil Woolridge Motorsport (NWM) Ford Rally-Raid Team is gearing up for a strong comeback at the second round of the South African Rally-Raid Championship (SARRC). The team will compete in the inaugural PS Laser Promac Vryheid 400, scheduled for 24 and 25 May 2024, in KwaZulu-Natal. In […]