Jim Farley made clear that he would not cease driving race vehicles simply because he is now the CEO of Ford Motor Co.

And Farley confirmed final week that he is not simply content material racing for enjoyable; he is on the market to win.

Behind the wheel of his Ford Cosworth-powered 1978 Lola T298, Farley took first place in his class within the Enduro race on the Street Atlanta Grand Prix. Ford’s prime govt set the quickest lap time — 1:25.592 — and highest pace — 106.832 mph — throughout the 70-minute race, which required one pit cease.

A number of the 13 groups competing used multiple driver, however Farley competed solo. His winnings? A medal and a bottle of champagne.

“I do not know {that a} CEO from any automotive firm has received a really genuine auto race earlier than,” Mark Dill, vice chairman of public relations for the Sportscar Classic Racing Affiliation, told the Detroit Free Press.