Ford: FPV Gives Mick Fanning a Boost at Bells

SYDNEY – April 6, 2010: Fresh from his heat win at Bells Beach this afternoon, current professional surfing world champion Mick Fanning showed off the latest trick in his arsenal … a brand new Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) F6 Ute.

While the waves at Bells so far this Easter have lacked spark, Mick has found solace behind the wheel of the turbo-boosted six-cylinder F6.

“Mate I’ve never enjoyed driving to work so much!” Mick elated.

“It’s a shame I don’t have this on tour with me permanently … all my gear slots in the back and I’m off … having driven all sorts of things across the globe, nothing comes close to this – the Europeans could learn a thing or two from this car,” he added.

Mick, a two-time world champion, is the red-hot favourite to take out this week’s Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach in Victoria.