27 February, 2009: The British Formula Ford Championship will go by a new name this season following its elevation to the status of an MSA-endorsed championship. With the backing of the governing body of British motor sport, the Ford-supported series will in future be known as the MSA Formula Ford Championship of Great Britain.

Commenting on the announcement, Ford of Europe motorsport director Mark Deans said: "It is a very great honour indeed that Formula Ford has been granted MSA status, and is a reflection of the championship's unique position in the single-seater hierarchy. For 41 years Formula Ford has been a vital rung on the ladder of success for the World Champions of the future. Last year, 50 per cent of the Formula 1 grid reached the peak of the sport via Formula Ford and, with the MSA's backing, it is our aim to ensure that it remains the preferred route to the top."

Colin Hilton, MSA chief executive, added: "The MSA is proud to give Formula Ford its backing in recognition of its importance in continuing to develop our racing stars of the future. The current strength of the MSA Formula Ford Championship of Great Britain is clear testament to its status in single-seater motorsport around the globe; clearly it is one of British motorsport's long-term success stories. The MSA hopes to be an important part of ensuring that this success continues to grow in the future."

The opening rounds of the MSA Formula Ford Championship of Great Britain take place at Easter (11-13 April) at the Oulton Park circuit in Cheshire. Seven of the championship's nine 2009 meetings support the MSA's premier UK championships, the Cooper Tires British Formula 3 International Series and the Avon Tyres British GT Championship.

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