Competition Reality Show Octane Academy, Founded by Ford, Returns
for Season Two -- Featuring Hot New Fiesta ST
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
- The success of Octane Academy's rookie season has led to a
relationship with Alli Sports and a
new home on NBC Sports Network, with the finale on NBC
- Fiesta ST delivers unheard-of performance with 1.6-liter
EcoBoost® engine and projected 197 horsepower and 214
lb.-ft. of torque, making it an ideal car for passionate
drivers
- Octane Academy season two will feature the 2014 Ford Fiesta ST
driven by pro rally racer and Gymkhana 5 creator Ken Block
It's the noisy return of heart-pounding, white-knuckle
excitement. Don't blink, because you won't want to miss Octane
Academy season two, this time featuring the all-new Fiesta ST.
Ford, creator of the popular motorsports reality show, is joining
with Alli Sports, a division of NBC
Sports Group, and broadcasting six hours on NBC Sports Network. The
season will begin in June 2013 and
the finale will air July 28 on
NBC.
Back for the all-new season are:
- Formula D champion Vaughn Gittin
Jr. (driving the Mustang GT)
- Two-time Global RallyCross and three-time X Games gold medalist
Tanner Foust (in the Focus ST)
- Two-time Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series Pro 2 Unlimited
champion and X Games gold medalist Brian
Deegan (piloting the F-150 SVT Raptor)
- Pro rally racer and Gymkhana 5 creator Ken Block (driving the Fiesta ST)
Each pro takes a camp of hopefuls and puts them through a
gauntlet of driving and action sports challenges. The leader of the
pack moves on to compete against other camp winners in an exciting
finale episode, coached by their pro mentors – Gittin Jr., Foust,
Deegan and Block.
The ultimate winner will have the opportunity to make it big
with a racing scholarship and a brand-new Ford ride, putting the
winner on the path to action sports stardom.
"Octane Academy is gaining momentum and the idea of reuniting
our superstar athletes for season two is generating a lot of
electricity," said Mary Ellen
Abraham, Ford car experiential marketing manager. "We were
thrilled with the success of season one and are ready to take it to
the next level.
"We are looking for contestants who show the skills, the
adrenaline and the raw ability to compete in the action sports
world," Abraham added. "The show is geared toward a millennial
audience, but is certainly entertaining for anyone who loves
competition, action sports, and has a passion for cars, trucks and
driving. We are also excited about our relationship with
Alli Sports and NBC Sports Group,
which allows us to bring Octane Academy to a broader audience."
Octane Academy hopefuls should register and post their
application video at octaneacademy.com. In addition to the video
submission process, a series of regional casting events is planned
that will allow hopefuls to prove their skills in person.
Newcomer Fiesta ST is a perfect fit for this show given it is
projected to be the best performance car in its class with a
1.6-liter EcoBoost® engine and projected 197 horsepower
and 214 lb.-ft. of torque.
"Octane Academy really connects Fiesta ST to the customers who
love this car," said Liz Elser, Ford
Fiesta marketing manager. "The Fiesta ST speaks to a young person
who likes to race, and lives life for the rush of feeling alive.
It's great to have a show that allows that person to experience the
car."
For more information on Octane Academy and its second season,
check out octaneacademy.com.
About Ford Motor Company
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(NYSE: F), a global automotive industry leader based in
Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or
distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 172,000
employees and 65 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands
include Ford and Lincoln. The company
provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For
more information regarding Ford and its products worldwide, please
visit http://corporate.ford.com.
SOURCE Ford Motor Company