Bad weather didn’t stop Ford Fest 2024 being a great success on its return after six years away. Here’s what you missed
Ending a six-year hiatus, Ford Fest returned to Mallory Park on Sunday 22 September, with a huge variety of Fords in attendance.
While challenging weather conditions persisted throughout the day – a severe lightning risk seeing the event paused briefly for safety purposes – the organisers and Blue Oval community prevailed to create a successful show.
Ford Fest welcomed Fords new and old, seeing the paddock and outer perimeter lined with all manner of modified modern hot hatchbacks, Mustangs and Mondeos.
Meanwhile, classic highlights included a Cosworth YB-converted Escort RS Turbo with four-wheel drive, a German import Mk2 Transit fire engine, Mk1 Granada Coupe and extensively modified Mk3 Fiesta show car, which was recently restored after falling into disrepair.
As well as several hundred special display and club cars exhibiting at Mallory Park, Paul Swift was hosting his popular stunt show, where attendees could witness the usual mix of high-speed slides and two-wheel driving, as well as an Extreme BMW stunt display.
Elsewhere, the Street Elite area offered a show-and-shine-esque competition, where the best-presented Blue Ovals competed and ultimately saw Andy Kendrick’s flawless Escort RS Cosworth crowned the winner.
Special themed displays saw hot hatchbacks and coupes – from Mustang to Probe – on display, while numerous awards were given to particularly standout cars and club displays.
The poor weather did little to dampen spirits and Ford Fest was enjoyed by all – the show promises to make a return in 2025.
Visit events.fastcar.co.uk for updates and tickets for future shows.
