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Friday, Oct 9
Lady Luck Giving Away A Roush!
Win One of Two New Ford Mustangs at Four Winds Casino Resort on October 24 NEW BUFFALO, MI– Four Winds Casino Resort, the premier gaming destination in the Midwest, is pleased to announce that it will be awarding a 2010 Roush® 427R™ Mustang, valued at $50,000, and a 2010 Ford Mustang GT™, va...
Sunday, Oct 4
Gue and Seafuse Take VIR
Borcheller co-drove with No. 28 Fall-Line Motorsports BMW M3 driver Andrew Hendricks, making only his second career KONI Challenge start. Borcheller led 20 laps during the race’s first hour. It was the best-ever finish for Fall-Line Motorsports.
Friday, Oct 2
KONI Challenge Rolls Into VIR
Stevenson Motorsports’ No. 6 Sunoco Chevrolet Camaro will be co-piloted by David Donohue (Malvern, Pa.) and Jeff Bucknum (Lake Havasu City, Ariz.), whose fathers took a similarly painted Camaro to a road racing championship in 1969. It marks the first time since 2003 a Camaro has been enter...
Tuesday, Sep 29
Dress Up Your Dash!
In keeping with years of long standing tradition of making the highest quality interior upgrade trim for the hottest vehicles in the marketplace, Superior Dash introduces the hottest new accessory for the 2010 Ford Mustang! Carbon Fiber, Silver Armor, Brushed Aluminum, Wood Grain an...
Friday, Sep 25
“NEW” 1967 Ford Mustang Up For Auction
The car spent nearly a year on tour with Ford Racing Performance Parts visiting various events and cities across the country. Ford Racing exhibited it at SEMA, the 2009 Detroit Autorama, the Mustang 45th Anniversary Celebration in Birmingham, Ala., and the 2008 Mid America Ford & Tea...
Friday, Sep 18
Two New 540HP Roush Mustangs
ROUSH® introduces a pair of new 2010 Mustang models, each with 540 horsepower and 510 lb.-ft. of torque ready to be unleashed by the touch of the throttle. The suggested retail for the 2010 ROUSH Stage 3 Mustang is $59,945*. The 2010 ROUSH Stage 3 Mustang will have a limited production run of onl...
Wednesday, Sep 2
2009 East Coast S197 Mustang Shootout
Five Guys Racing is pleased to announce the First Annual East Coast S197 Mustang Shootout at Rockingham Dragway in Rockingham, North Carolina, on Sunday, November 1, 2009. “The Rock” provides a centrally located, easily accessed facility on the Eastern seaboard complete with concess...
Monday, Aug 24
Tasca’s Shelby Funny Car Wins At Reading
Full Throttle Points Standings - Funny Car 1. Tony Pedregon, 1,292; 2. Ron Capps, 1,219; 3. Ashley Force Hood, 1,128; 4. Bob Tasca III, 1008; 5. Jack Beckman, 996; 6. Tim Wilkerson, 982; 7. Del Worsham, 929; 8. John Force, 919; 9. Mike Neff, 872; 10. Cruz Pedregon, 801.
Monday, Aug 17
Mustang Payback
Hearing his shop teacher Mr. Rosenblum talk up his racing skills in class, it became 18-year-old Derek Murrell s dream to face off against his teacher and mentor. Derek submitted this idea to the 2010 Mustang Unleashed contest and Ford made it a reality, preparing two race-ready Mustangs a...
Wednesday, Aug 12
Motorcraft Drag Car Rolling Into Brainerd
Enter to win a 2010 Ford Mustang GT equipped with a Ford Racing Performance Parts package and upgrades courtesy of Ford Custom Accessories in the Ford Customer Service Division ‘Race Hot to a Mustang Sweepstakes.’ Enter online until November 23, 2009, at www.motorcraft.com, www.quicklan...
Monday, Aug 3
Review Your Repair to Make Sure It’s Right
CARSTAR not only has the highest customer satisfaction rating in the industry, but it is also involved with the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of America (”Make-A-Wish”). Make-A-Wish grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience wi...
Wednesday, Jul 29
Mustang Goes NASCAR!
Mustang currently competes professionally in the NHRA Funny Car and Pro Stock divisions and places like the Grand-Am KONI Challenge, SCCA World Challenge, and the Mustang Challenge Series. In addition, thousands of Mustangs see action by grassroots racers at road courses and drag str...
Thursday, Apr 2
2010 GT500 INCREASES FUEL MILEAGE BY 2 MPG
2010 Ford Shelby GT500: Racing stripes are available for the first time on the convertible model of the 2010 Shelby GT500. SAN FRANCISCO – The new 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 delivers the most power and refinement ever for a Ford SVT-tuned performance Mustang – and a few surprises, too.
Wednesday, Mar 25
45 Years of Mustangs - The Early Years
Performance-hungry enthusiasts prompted the return of the V-8 to the Mustang lineup in 1975. Ford introduced the Shelby-inspired Mustang Cobra II in 1976. And a special edition King Cobra Mustang debuted in 1978. MUSTANG FACTS: 1974 - 1982
Monday, Mar 16
Tasca Takes Gatornationals
BOB TASCA III AND MOTORCRAFT/QUICK LANE FORD SHELBY MUSTANG WIN AT GAINESVILLE FIRST CAREER NHRA FUNNY CAR WIN FOR TASCA • Tasca won Sunday’s 40th Annual NHRA Gatornationals, Funny Car class. • Tasca made it to the finals in his 27th NHRA Funny Car race. • Best previous finish for Tasca was a l...
Friday, Mar 13
CobraJet Featured At NHRA Events
Ford Racing Will Provide In-Depth Look at Cobra Jet Mustang When the 40th Anniversary Cobra Jet Mustang won the 2009 NHRA Winternationals at Pomona last month, duplicating the success of the original Cobra Jet, the interest level in the latest race-ready offering from Ford Motor Compa...
Tuesday, Mar 10
“Race” A 2010 Mustang at NHRA Events
• FCSD brands Motorcraft and Quick Lane are the primary sponsors on the NHRA Ford Shelby Mustang Nitro Funny Car driven by Bob Tasca III. Fans will have an opportunity to see the latest production and racing Mustangs in The Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing Experience – a 2010 Ford Mustang GT an...
Tuesday, Mar 3
Jim Click Up For Challenge
Jim Click Racing is pleased to announce its return to the Ford Racing Mustang Challenge Championship in 2009. Fielded by 2008 Grand-Am KONI Sports Car Challenge championship-winning squad Hyper Sport Racing, Jim Click Racing will look to continue its success after a strong campaign in...
Thursday, Feb 19
2010 Ford Mustang - Fast, Fun, Affordable
The V-8 powered GT coupe base price is $27,995; the GT convertible starts at $32,995. The Shelby GT500 Coupe has a MSRP of $46,325, while the GT500 Convertible starts at $51,225. Mustang and Shelby GT500 are available as a coupe or convertible. An optional factory-installed glass roof is of...
Ford’s Mustang Engine Plant Passes 10 Million Mark
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NHRA Second Round - Tasca Up for Challenge
TASCA AND MOTORCRAFT/QUICK LANE FORD SHELBY MUSTANG RETURN TO CONQUER FIREBIRD RACEWAY IN THE SECOND ROUND OF NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING Firebird International Raceway holds special meaning Bob Tasca III, since he earned his NHRA Funny Car competition license at the Phoenix trac...
Wednesday, Feb 18
Barrett-Jackson Raises Over 4 Million for Charities
– 2009 Ford Mustang FR500CJ Cobra Jet prototype — $375,000 (JDRF) – 2008 Ford Mustang GT ROUSH P-51A — $100,000 (Speedway Children’s Charities) – 2008 Barrett-Jackson Edition Ford Shelby GT — $72,000 (Carroll Shelby Children’s Foundation)
Wednesday, Feb 11
New Shelby 351 Windsor Engine
“We have a long history with the small block Ford engine since it was first introduced in 1962,” noted Carroll Shelby, president of the Carroll Shelby Engine Company. “That includes putting my Shelby American team in the Winner’s Circle at the 1965 FIA world championships, as well as drag...
Monday, Feb 9
2010 Mustang Parts From ROUSH
ROUSH® OFFERS FIRST 35 PARTS FOR 2010 MUSTANG Starting in early March, ROUSH will have 35 different parts available for the new 2010 Ford Mustang, right around the same time that initial deliveries of the vehicle begin showing up on the Ford dealer lots.
Friday, Feb 6
800HP Shelby Dragster!
SHELBY AUTOS ANNOUNCES 800 HP DRAG RACING PACKAGE FOR GT500 SUPER SNAKE WITH DON PRUDHOMME LOS ANGELES – February 6, 2009 – Shelby Automobiles, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI.PK), has returned to drag racing with a limited edition Prudhomme Edition...
Thursday, Jan 29
2009 Shelby GT R Model Jerry Titus Edition
• Shelby Autos and Ford Racing will offer up to 37 of the ultimate track day car • Based on the Ford Shelby GT Mustang with an estimated 550-hp 4.6-liter supercharged V-8, a 3.73:1 rear axle ratio, roll cage, six speed manual and unique suspension tuning
Thursday, Jan 22
Martin to Pole the KONI Race
The Fresh From Florida 200, which will last three hours, will begin at 1:45 p.m. Defending winners Craig Stanton (GS) and Glenn Bocchino (ST) will return to compete in the race for BGB Motorsports and Kinetic Motorsports, both in the GS class.
Tuesday, Jan 13
SMS 460 Mustang
The fully-certified and street-legal SMS 460 Mustangs are based on the exciting 2010 Mustang GT platform and will feature an SMS Supercharged 4.6L engine with power ratings from 475 to over 650 horsepower! Both models will feature extensive design refinements and performance innovat...
Monday, Jan 12
Barrett-Jackson Auction To Benefit JDRF
The new Shelby GT500 delivers the most power and refinement ever for a Ford SVT-tuned performance Mustang – and offers a few surprises as well. Powering the Shelby GT500 is a supercharged and intercooled 5.4-liter dual overhead cam V-8 engine producing 540 horsepower and 510 foot-pounds...
Tuesday, Jan 6
400 plus Mustangs To Trek From Vegas To Birmingham
Mustangs of all ages are registered to participate from the 1964 ½ classic to the newest Mustangs like the Shelby GT-500 KR. The event has attracted almost every model of the pony car that has ever been made as well as enthusiasts from ages and walks of life. Mustangs Across America
Saturday, Jan 3
2010 FORD SHELBY GT500
The new 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 delivers the most power and refinement ever for a Ford SVT-tuned performance Mustang – and a few surprises, too. Numerous aerodynamic upgrades, including a redesigned splitter, were made to the front end of the 2010 Shelby GT500.
Friday, Jan 2
Mustang Roundup At Silver Springs
Set your sights on the year’s largest gathering of Mustang, Shelby and Ford enthusiasts on the east coast. January 10th and 11th, 2009, join the fun at Florida’s Nature Theme Park - Silver Springs, home of the world-famous Glass-Bottom Boats. Bring the entire family and you’ll experi...
Thursday, Dec 18
The Cobra Jet Legend Continues…
Visit www.fordracingparts.com for more information. Ford Racing Cobra Jet Mustang In 1968, Ford took the NHRA Winternationals by storm with the Cobra Jet Mustang. Only 50 factory lightweights were built, and in its first appearance, the Cobra Jet won. Forty years after this historic event...
Tuesday, Dec 16
KONI Challenge Season Ahead
No. 61 Horsepower Ranch/Sunset Hills Vineyard Ford Mustang GT Drivers: Hugh Plumb, Chadds Ford, Pa./Jack Roush, Livonia, Mich. May 1 - 2 New Jersey Motorsports Park July 17 - 18 Barber Motorsports Park - Split Classes September 18 - 20 Miller Motorsports Park
Tuesday, Dec 9
Enders To Run ProStock in the 09 Season
Look for some change ups in the NHRA Pro Stock line up as Erica Enders picks up a full time gig running the Cunningham Mastercam Ford Mustang. Ford Racing is picking up the tab for now and will be revamping the motor to make it an ultra-competetive ride.
Monday, Nov 24
LEDs Light Up The 2010 Mustang
The 2010 Ford Mustang’s design is a more aggressive and muscular take on the iconic look that has come to define Mustang, while drawing inspiration from the car’s rich heritage. For example, the new vertical taillamp design utilizes three LED bulbs that fire sequentially, from the cente...
Wednesday, Nov 19
2010 MUSTANG TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 18, 2008 – More muscle. More motion. More Mustang. All of that comes standard on Ford’s 2010 Mustang – which reflects a new design inside and out. V-6 5-speed manual Tremec T-5) 3.75:1 2.19:1 1.41:1 1.00:1 0.72:1 3.31:1 3.22:1 2.29:1 1.54:1 1.00:1 1.00:1 5th 0.71:1 3.31:1 Coupe
2010 MUSTANG KEEPS YOU CONNECTED
“We know that Mustang owners love spending as much time as possible in their cars, and we wanted to offer them the best technologies to stay connected in a safe way,” said Paul Randle, Ford Mustang chief engineer. “Adding small features such as steering wheel-mounted audio controls and bi...
2010 FORD MUSTANG QUIETER WHERE IT COUNTS
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 18, 2008 – The sound of a Mustang is one of the most evocative in the history of the automobile. Wayne said both were used strategically throughout the 2010 Mustang in areas such as the passenger side dash, trunk, hood, headliner and interior trim.
Wednesday, Nov 12
2009 ROUSH® P-51B™ NOW TAKING FLIGHT
LIVONIA, Mich. (November 11, 2008) - ROUSH® Performance continues their homage to the legendary World War II fighter plane with the 2009 P-51B™ Mustang, the second aviation-themed pony car from the Michigan-based manufacturer. This car, based on the 2009 Ford Mustang chassis, will be l...
Tasca To Run NHRA Finals
Tasca Racing and Tim Wilkerson Racing recently announced plans for a two-car alliance for the 2009 season. Bob Tasca III is a 33-year-old rookie in the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing nitro Funny Car class. Tasca competed the past three seasons in the Alcohol Funny Car class. Tasca is also a third-...
Saturday, Nov 8
Shelby 427 NASCAR Vegas Circuit Stop
Together, LVMS and Shelby will market a Las Vegas Motor Speedway Limited Edition Shelby 427 package for the Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang. Bruton Smith, founder and CEO of LVMS parent company Speedway Motorsports, and Carroll Shelby have been friends for many years.
Monday, Nov 3
Soldier Wins “Mustang Stories” Contest
Chesher’s mother, Susan DuMond, says he had been saving money to buy a Mustang when he returned to the United States. “He’s got Mustang blood – he eats, sleeps and breathes Mustang,” DuMond said. “It’s his dream car. Kory was saving as much money as possible to buy a Mustang. Now’s he’s won a Must...
Friday, Oct 24
Get A Shelby North of the Border
Founded by legend Carroll Shelby, Shelby Automobiles, Inc., manufactures and markets performance vehicles and related products. The company manufactures authentic continuation Cobras, including the 427 S/C, 289 FIA and 289 street car component vehicles. The company has partnered w...
Monday, Sep 22
Texas Roundup Honors Shelby
The event is being sanctioned by Team Shelby (www.TeamShelby.com), the factory authorized club for Shelby enthusiasts. The rally group is expected to include legendary cars such as the Cobra, Shelby Mustang, Series 1 and GL-H, ...
