Ford CEO Jim Farley on Racing, Mustang GT4, Le Mans, & F1 - Racers Unchained Paul Tracy

Ford CEO Jim Farley joins Paul Tracy for a wide-ranging, personal, and passionate interview covering: 00:00 – Intro & Welcome Paul introduces Ford CEO Jim Farley and sets the tone for the episode. 01:45 – Growing Up with Ford in His Blood Jim talks about his childhood, early car memories, and family connections to Ford. 06:30 –  Passion for Racing Vintage Cars & Mustangs His racing experiences, why he drives old cars, and lessons learned on the track. 11:40 –  Behind the Scenes of the Ford GT & Le Mans Return How the Ford GT project came together, the racing comeback, and the story behind the team. 15:25 – Stories About His Cousin Chris Farley A personal reflection on growing up with Chris Farley and the impact he had. 19:50 – Ford’s Future in Off-Road Racing, Dakar & Formula 1 Jim shares plans for Ford’s expansion into global motorsports including Red Bull F1, Dakar, and Baja. 26:10 – Why the Mustang Is Ford’s Global Racing Weapon Strategy behind using Mustang in multiple racing formats around the world. 30:35 – Candid Takes on Racing Politics, Porsche, Ferrari & U.S. Motorsports A raw look at the industry: competition, politics, and building an American racing legacy. 35:10 – Final Thoughts & Outro Jim reflects on his dual life as a CEO and car guy. 🔔 Subscribe to The RACER Channel for more exclusive motorsports interviews!  Follow RACER on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@Racer.HQ Follow RACER.Podcasts on IG: https://www.instagram.com/racer.podcasts   Follow RACER.HQ on IG: https://www.instagram.com/racer.hq/ Follow RACER Network on IG:   https://www.instagram.com/ racer_network   #Ford #JimFarley #PaulTracy #MustangGT4 #LeMans #F1 #ChrisFarley #Racing #Motorsports #Dakar #Offroad #Hypercar #MustangChallenge #VintageRacing