It’s finally race season, and Todd Gilliland is itching to get back into the race car as the team heads west towards the sunny skies of California for The Clash at The Coliseum at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum- a purpose-built track inside the famous stadium.
Michael McDowell kicks off his 17th season in the NASCAR Cup Series this weekend with momentum and a new sponsor. Margaritaville at Sea, celebrating the launch of its newest ship, the Margaritaville at Sea Islander this summer, will be looking to make a splash, joining the team in Los Angeles.
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Jan. 16, 2024) – It was last July when Justin Haley announced he would drive for Rick Ware Racing (RWR) in the NASCAR Cup Series beginning in 2024, but other pertinent details such as car number and crew chief were unknown despite the multiyear agreement.
With NASCAR’s 76th season just 18 days away with the Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum Feb. 4 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, RWR can confirm that Haley will drive its No. 51 Ford Mustang with crew chief Chris Lawson.
LOS ANGELES – November 9, 2023 – In what has been a decade long battle between the Shelby Trust, owner of “Shelby” trademarks and trade dress relating to internationally known and respected Shelby vehicles, and Denise Halicki, surviving spouse of H.B. “Toby” Halicki, producer of the 1974 “Gone in 60 Seconds” film, the 1982 “The Junkman” film, and the 1983 “Deadline Auto Theft film, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California has finally and decisively placed Shelby in the driver’s seat. (more…)
If there’s one fantastic community out there worth spending time with, it’s petrolheads. Not only do they come in all shapes and sizes, but they share an interest in a common hobby that can be explored in almost infinite directions. Some may love Formula 1, some may prefer demolition derbies, and some may prefer the sacred sport of NASCAR racing, but the truth is that no matter what your interest is, there are people out there to discuss the hobby with.
Fox body Mustangs (1979-93) have torque boxes for a reason. Ford’s sloppy Fox platform literally twists under acceleration and with every turn the driver makes. This “chassis flex” (technically the Fox Mustang is a unit body platform but you get the idea) robs the classic Fox Mustang of cornering power and good handling characteristics. (more…)
Miss the Mustang Challenge race series? It’s about to be reborn using the track-only 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse R. (more…)
SEALY, Texas, July 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hennessey Performance, the world-renowned Texas-based hypercar manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator, announces high-performance supercharged upgrades for the all-new, seventh-generation 2024 Ford S650 Mustang Dark Horse. The comprehensive turn-key package dramatically boosts engine output and enhances the appearance of the latest iteration of America’s iconic pony car. (more…)
For the first time ever, the sights, sounds and speed of NASCAR are coming to the streets of downtown Chicago on July 1-2, 2023. One of the most iconic cities in the world, Chicago will add another chapter to its illustrious sports history when the NASCAR Cup Series debuts against the backdrop of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline in the Grant Park 220 on Sunday, July 2 at 5:30 p.m. ET on NBC, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
