That’s according to driver coach and mentor Paul Morris, who has described the 23-year-old as a talent on the level of F1 star Max Verstappen.
Feeney entered the Ford family this year thanks to the Triple Eight Supercars squad’s defection from General Motors.
The Blue Oval is yet to deploy Feeney on any international missions, although did utilise him in its ill-fated Bathurst 12 Hour entry in February.
Morris took to social media to air his thoughts following Ford’s announcement in Le Mans that Australian Matt Campbell has joined its Hypercar project.
“Ford management claim and clearly do know a lot about car racing. They’re car racing guys,” said Morris.
“Their next move is Broc Feeney. They’ve got this star on their hands.
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“I’ve known Broc since he was a young bloke, so full disclosure here, but I think he’s a Verstappen-level talent.
“They need to build a program around him.”
Feeney has previously declared a desire to join Ford’s global GT3 efforts including Germany’s DTM, as well as eyeing starts in NASCAR.
He impressed in practice and qualifying at the Bathurst 12 Hour, but a collision with a kangaroo meant he did not drive in the race itself.
Feeney has extensive experience in Mercedes-AMG and Audi GT3 machinery, including limited international sojourns with the former.
“We know he’s quick in a GT3 car, he smokes the factory drivers,” Morris continued.
“He’s that quick in a GT3 car they actually give him the keys and let him qualify it [at Bathurst].
“I know he’d be outstanding on the road courses in a NASCAR.
“So there’s some marquee events there where they could deploy him when it lines up.
“That should be Ford’s next move. Build a really cool program around Broc Feeney.
“Remember, he’s only 23. Think of what he’s achieved. He’s still learning.
“Make him part of that Ford Racing family.”
Morris’ comments come as General Motors attempts to lure Grove Racing star Matt Payne to Team 18 with the carrot of international opportunities.
Feeney will be back in action at this weekend’s Darwin Triple Crown, where he’ll aim to give Ford its first Hidden Valley wins of the Gen3 era.
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