Austin Cindric Joins Rolex 24 Driver Lineup

Austin Cindric, the Ford Performance NASCAR Cup driver, will step in for the injured Ben Barker at the upcoming 2025 Rolex 24 At Daytona, driving the No. 64 Ford Multimatic Motorsports Mustang GT3. Cindric expressed excitement about the opportunity, marking his sixth participation in this prestigious race, and emphasized his commitment to representing Multimatic and Ford effectively. He joins full season drivers Mike Rockenfeller and Sebastian Priaulx, while wishing Barker a speedy recovery from his collarbone injury. Mark Rushbrook, global director of Ford Performance Motorsports, praised Cindric's diverse racing background and winning record as a perfect fit for the team. Cindric, who previously competed in major sports car racing, noted that this year marks a decade since his first race with Multimatic at Daytona. This lineup change comes as Ford looks forward to a strong start to the IMSA season despite Barker's unfortunate injury.