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| The Ford Family Fürth Family Ford | |
|---|---|
| German Professional motocross family | |
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| Parent family | Tucher |
| Country |  United States |
| Current region | Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States |
| Place of origin | Nürnberg, Holy Roman Empire (present day Germany) |
| Founded | May 11, 1965 (family) September 23, 1997 (professional motocross) |
| Founder | Albert Ford |
| Current head | Chris Ford |
| Members | see below... |
| Estate(s) | Springdale, Arkansas, United States |
| Website | fordfamily.wikia.com |
The Ford Family, originating Tucher Family and Tucker Family from New York and Arkansas, US, is a family of Professional motocross riders. Famous members of the family include Chris Ford, John M. Ford, Charles R. Ford, Danny "The Raptor" Ford and Seth F. Ford.
The Ellison family is also currently one of the famous motocross family, which Danny W. Tucker was undefeated streak in motocross. And Danny owned an raceway in their hometown in 2015.
Origin
Tucker family's origin comes from the descendants from an German family of Tucher (Tucker), which means "towel-maker." In the 15th Century, the bulk of the German cotton trade was in the hands of the Tucher von Simmelsdorf family in Nürnberg, where Tucher Castle still stands.
History
Beginning of the Tucker family and debut (1965–1997)
The Fords' become very popular when Albert C. Ellison's record of his undefeated record of 19–0; when he was defeated by The Master John Roman. Albert's retirement in 1972 when he had health problems. Albert's son Chris K. Ellison
Team division dominance (1998–2000)
First disbanded, Seth Ford's first Championship (2000–2001)
2002 Motocross Season and Champions (2002)
Rivalry with the Charlestons, Richard's debut and Second disbanded (2003–2005)
Second return and long dominance (2005–2007)
Various feuds (2007–2009)
Danny's debut and his winning streak (2009–2012)
Reunion, second rivalry with the Kennedy brothers and long domance (2012–present)
Members
| Image | Name | Birth | No. | Died | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Albert Ford (A.C.E) | Albert Charles Ford November 6, 1925 Albany, New York, U.S | #2 | April 21, 2007 (aged 81) West Memphis, Arkansas, U.S | • Founding member of the Family. • Motocross rider from 1948 to 1972. • Manager of Fox Racing from 1976 to 1981. |
| John M. Ford | John Mason Ford April 13, 1937 Albany, New York, U.S | N/A | N/A | ||
 | Chris K. Ford | Christian Keith Ford December 2, 1955 Manhattan, New York, U.S | #2, #126 (formerly) | • Motocross rider from multiple years; 1962-1968; 1968-1987; 1987-1997. • Won 15 times AMA World Championship. | |
 | Richard H. Ford Brave Rick | Richard Harris Ford June 17, 1992 Fayetteville, Arkansas, U.S | #45 | • Former Navy SEAL, 2010–2015. | |
| 100px | Marshall R. Ford | Marshall Reagan Ford March 15, 1993 Fayetteville, Arkansas, U.S | #5 | • | |
 | Danny W. Ford Gunslinger Raptor | Daniel Westfield Ford August 13, 1995 Fayetteville, Arkansas, U.S | Retired (formerly #809 and #17) | • Racing from 2007–2013, 2014–2018, 2019 and 2020. • He is retired undefeated record of 60–0. • He is the Two-time FIM Motocross Junior World Champion, Four-time Rivalry on Champion, Fifteen-times One-on-One Champion and One-time Jersey Motocross Champion • He is co-founded Historipedia in 2013 alongside with his father, and Kennedy Raceway as it's Operator and President. • In 2015, he co-founded his own motocross dirt race track, Ford's Compound. |
