Alex Davison joins Ford Performance Racing

Ford Performance Racing customer team Charlie Schwerkolt Racing has signed Alex Davison for the 2013 V8 Supercars as the Ford factory team expands to four cars.
“It is extremely exciting for me to be racing in V8 Supercars again so I thank Charlie for putting his faith in me and for giving me the opportunity to be part of FPR,” said Davison.

Davison is brother, older, to current FPR driver Will Davison and team owner Charlie Schwerkolt is happy to have Alex onboard.
“Alex is a great talent and one that deserves a drive at the highest level so I am very pleased he will be driving my car next year,” said Schwerkolt.

Davison has previously raced in V8 Supercars, for Stone Brothers Racing in 2011, but took part in the Porsche Carrera Cup Australia this year.
“His experience both in V8 Supercars and the Carrera Cup means we can immediately aim to be a contender at the front of the field. FPR’s Car of the Future program is very advanced and alongside the team’s three very talented drivers I think my car, with Alex in it, ensures all four factory Fords will be in the mix from the first race,” said Schwerkolt.

The 33-year-old is going to make his debut today at Winton as FPR will be the first team to test three 2013 specification cars.