Danish racing driver Jason Watt isn’t the kind of person to let adversity get in the way of his love for cars. This is why he had his Ford GT converted for use with hand controls.
Watt was left paralyzed from the chest down after a 1999 motorcycle accident, but rather than let the injury ruin his racing career, he soon returned to the track and actually won the Danish Touring Car Championship in 2002 with hand controls rather than foot pedals!
Fast forward to 2018, and Watt was one of the first people in Europe to take delivery of the new Ford GT – and what an example it is. Watt opted for a classic Gulf Racing livery from the factory complete with the number six.
Since then, the car has been wrapped in the green colors of the bank that sponsors Watt’s various charity efforts. Additionally, custom PUR wheels have been fitted, while suction cups hold down his suitcase and wheelchair on the roof. The resulting look is something that’ll warm the heart of any automotive enthusiast.
The powertrain of the 2017 GT has been left untouched. Consequently, the twin-turbo 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 delivers 647 hp and 550 lb-ft of torque. While these figures are shy of some similarly priced supercars, it is the racing-derived chassis that really makes the Ford rather special.
In essence, it is a Le Mans racer that has been adapted for street use – and Watt is surely enjoying his ride. Of course he could have chosen something else, but we guess the GT’s character must have appealed to the racer in him.