Dick Johnson: Leaving Ford would be difficult

V8 Supercars team owner and touring car legend Dick Johnson has underlined his desire to remain with Ford when the Car of the Future regulations kick-in next season.

Currently operating on a one-year sponsorship deal with the Blue Oval, Johnson’s four-car squad sits as a prime platform from which a new manufacturer could potentially launch a V8 Supercars assault.

Recent paddock speculation has linked the Queensland-based team with BMW. The German company has previously stated an interest in V8 Supercars provided it can utilise technology from its other motorsport programs, which in 2012 will include the DTM.

While Speedcafe.com understands that Johnson met with Ford’s new motorsport manager Graham Barrie last week, a decision on where Ford’s future racing funds are directed is not expected to be made until late March.

“Our allegiance, at this point in time, is with the Blue Oval,” Johnson told Speedcafe.com when approached about the possibility of switching marques.


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Dick's been using this tactic for as long as i can remember. :)

yep exactly, COF will have no loyalty far more than we have experienced to date.
I just hope Ford make their decisions earlier about who they put their $$$ behind for leaving re appointments at the last minute is never a good thing and places any team owner wanting to tie up their future in utter frustration and feeling of being left behind.