Both Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (pictured, BELOW), winners of the 12 Hours of Sebring and Long Beach events, and perennial contender Michael Shank Racing (ABOVE) have represented the Blue Oval as the brand moved to its new 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 EcoBoost engine and custom body kit, and according to Allison, no changes are expected with Ford's roster.

"We are focused on our factory programs," Allison told RACER. "We see the Ganassi and Shank teams as our factory teams and I do not foresee broadening our efforts outside of those two teams."

Asked about his thoughts on the recent breakdown of talks regarding a common set of FIA/ACO-based GT rules, Allison said Ford's potential interest in GT racing hasn't diminished, but did suggest he was a fan of the proposed GT rules convergence.

"As a manufacturer, it's interesting when governing bodies try to assimilate rules like in GT convergence to bring stability; it's a good thing in general," he added. "But we have our antennas out. What goes on in the landscape of sports car racing is always of interest to us."