Ford Australia has joined forces with world-renowned surf brand Rip Curl to support the legendary Easter Rip Curl Pro Surf and Music Festival.
Held at Bells Beach on Victoria's Surf Coast, in Rip Curl and Ford's own backyard, the event is one of the world's top surfing festivals. As official vehicle supplier for the event, Ford will furnish a fleet of Falcon XR Utes and Territory SUVs.
A number of Rip Curl sponsored elite surfers including Mick Fanning and Nathan Hedge will also be making their way to and from the competition in their own XR Utes.
"Sponsoring one of the world's most demanding surfing events is an excellent opportunity for Ford to become involved with an exciting and increasingly popular sport," said Ford Australia Vice President of Marketing & Sales, Mark Winslow.
Falcon XR ute will also sponsor the 'Unbelievable Manoeuvre Prize' – a special award presented to the competitor who performs the most spectacular manoeuvre during the competition.
Rip Curl Pro Surf and Music Festival gets underway on April 11.