NASCAR News: Ford announces Mustang Dark Horse SC to compete in 2027
The new Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC will debut in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2027, Ford Racing announced in a Thursday livestream.
The new design is based off the sports car Ford unveiled during its annual season launch with 2023 Cup Series champion Ryan Blaney behind the wheel, with the street car flexing a 5.2-liter V8 engine. The NASCAR edition will compete for the first time officially in the 2027 Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
Ford introduced the Dark Horse Mustang in 2024, collecting the 2024 Cup championship with Joey Logano and 19 total wins in the two seasons since. The introduction of the Dark Horse SC — for “supercharger” — highlights the manufacturer’s next step in stock-car racing’s top level.
Mark Rushbrook, Ford Racing’s global director, announced the arrival of the Dark Horse SC in the NASCAR Cup Series.
“In 2027, we will take the Dark Horse SC and debut it at America’s race track with America’s race team, the Daytona 500,” Rushbrook said. NASCAR.com