Dave Pericak to Vacate Head of Ford Performance

[Boss2458]

Kind of odd he seemed to be quite successful at the helm with Raj.... can't imagine he'll enjoy Unibody better? [emoji848]

https://apple.news/AUvuFN1QXRKqdibPf5BmEHA


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[VoodooBoss]

Wow that’s huge. He will be missed at Ford Performance.

 

[JAJ]

It's always interesting to get a view of how organizations work, and it's fascinating to discover that it's a promotion to go from FP to the commodity side of the business.

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

WOW. Considering the work he's put in over the last 5-10 years, I'm sure there are big things in his future.

 

[Big Black]

Wonder who they have in mind to replace him.

 

[302BOB]

He was the driving force of the Boss's return....Good man!

 

[j3st3r]

Based on the big changes coming, which were outlined as budget cuts, more electric, and eliminating some models, from the new CEO...and now Pericak leaving....this might not be good news for us ....hopefully it keeps progressing


Also remember Pericak's annoucment earlier in the year that Ken Blocks team is getting out of WRC.....not that Ken has much success outside of PR videos

"Although we have thoroughly enjoyed competing in the exciting FIA World Rallycross Championship, it’s a natural time for us to take a break as the future of the series takes shape,” said Dave Pericak, Global Director of Ford Performance."

 

[VoodooBoss]

I’m also thinking this is not good news for the Ford Motorsports enthusiast but I hope that’s not the case.

 

[captdistraction]

Bleh not exciting news for the fp faithful


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[JAJ]

Hey, Rick - are you planning to pitch FP on posting the job opening for Dave's replacement on this board?

 

[VoodooBoss]

John you're too slow, I've already applied.

 

[blacksheep-1]

Sorry to hear this, I hope it doesn't mean a cutback in the performance divisions. I was around when Subaru did this, they had a great guy working for them, then they shuttered the road racing end of it and now all you get is
" Subaru........love " BS in their advertisements.

 

[FritzLom]

Sorry to hear this testogen post I hope it doesn't mean a cutback in the performance divisions.

This is sad news. Dave Paricak was doing a great job at Ford Performance. I wish him luck in what ever he decides to do next.

 

[MNG_BOSS302]

Wow is right. Hopefully for Dave this truly is a promotion and something he is doing, or has to do, for his career. Whatever he does he will be successful at, good luck there. He has done a great job in the recent performance wars, special thanks for the Boss and everything that followed. Those taking over will need some passion to keep up with his legacy - lets hope management isn't backing off from the success the whole Ford Performance Program has been having.

 

[dabossinnne]

Although he's leaving Ford Performance, it's great to see that Pericak's talents will put to good use in a larger leadership role within Ford. Congrats and good luck to Dave!

There's a big management shakeup going on at Ford, and it's clear that new CEO Hackett is attempting to re-shape Ford. What this means for Ford Performance and Ford's racing involvement remains to be seen, but he's clearly shifting emphasis from passenger car and internal combustion engine development overall in favor of more emphasis on CUV/SUV and trucks, electrification and autonomous vehicle development. http://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2017/10/24/ford-exec-shakeup/106957708/

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2017/10/26/ford-third-quarter/107020460/

 

[302BOB]

I'm beginning to feel Ford's new Direction may lead to a reduction of it's hi-performance/racing options, since they are small potatoes compared to the "big picture"(profits). I Hope I'm wrong!...May the Mustang always live!!!

 

[JDee]

Worrisome, without a doubt. I'm afraid of another Mustang II type change of direction, given what we know about the new guy on the block. Glad I bought my gas guzzling V-8 while they're still around.

 

[302BOB]

+1...all tho my Boss averages over 17 MPG if I Drive within the law...don't ask how often that is...

 

[JDee]

+1...all tho my Boss averages over 17 MPG if I Drive within the law...don't ask how often that is...

Yeah, it's really not that bad, my buddies Ram is way worse and the Mustang is actually better fuel wise than our SUV. I often drive with the fuel display on, I still wonder why the hell I do that, old habits I guess. It's pretty funny on the track though, didn't know the thing could go that high!

 

[302BOB]

If I drive my Boss like it was meant to be driven, the MPG creeps down to below 12...but after all it's the smiles not the miles per gallon that counts!