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Ford Debuts New Falcon Race Car for V8 Supercars
Ford‘s supercar of the future was unveiled yesterday in Australia with Ford Performance Racing being the first team to show off its new Falcon V8.
Watch a Ford Mustang Flip While Drifting – Video
During the Formula Drift Pro Am event in Las Vegas, drifter Jim Guthrie and his Ford Mustang had a scary run in with the wall.
First SRT Viper Crash is a Race Car
This probably wasn’t the way SRT was hoping its third ALMS race would go. After the Vipers got a weight break and a larger air restrictor, the two car team was looking forward to an improved race weekend.
Chevy Corvette to be Featured Marque at 2013 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion
Next year, Chevrolet will celebrate the Corvette’s 60th anniversary and the famous American sports car will be the featured marque at the 2013 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca next August.
Cadillac Captures Manufacturer, Driver Titles in Pirelli World Challenge
It’s been seven years since Andy Pilgrim captured a championship for Cadillac in the Pirelli World Challenge Series, but the drought is over for the American luxury automaker.
Win a 2013 Ford Fusion NASCAR Pace Car
Ford and Sprint are teaming up to launch the “Win a Fusion Pace Car” contest, where one lucky winner will get a 2013 Fusion pace car that will be used as a NASCAR pace car and displayed at the remaining races this season.
Roush Stage 3 Mustang Premier Edition Limited to 25
Renowned Mustang tuner Roush just announced its latest product: the Stage 3 Mustang Premier Edition which it will build in partnership with Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes.
Custom Shelby GT500 Sports 850 HP in Tribute to Carroll Shelby
In honor of the late Carroll Shelby, Ford Motor Company, Shelby American, and Ford Racing teamed up to create a one-of-a-kind Mustang GT500 that debuted today at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, as part of the Concours d’Elegance.
Chevrolet COPO Camaro Runs 8.88 Second Quarter Mile – Video
Last week, Chevrolet began delivery of its COPO Camaro, with only 69 ever to be sold for all drag racing enthusiasts nationwide. And just like that, one of them has conquered the quarter mile in 8.88 seconds.
2013 Shelby GT350, GT500 Super Snake, and Mystery Shelby Vehicle to Bow at Monterey
At this years Pebble Beach Councours d’Elegance, the 2013 Shelby GT350 (shown above) will be revealed to the public, alongside the GT500 Super Snake, and another mystery vehicle which will pay tribute to the late Carroll Shelby.
Win a Trip to Global Rallycross in Las Vegas in Motegi Racing ‘Design this Car’ Contest
Crowdsourcing ideas from your fans seems to be the ‘in’ thing to do right now: first Stillen offered its fans an opportunity to design its Scion FR-S body kit, and now Motegi Racing is asking its fans to make its Ford Fiesta look amazing.
SCCA Responds to Ford Mustang Protest at Mid-Ohio
Earlier, we reported that Ford Mustang Race Teams sat out at the SCCA World Challenge race at Mid-Ohio as an act of protest, and the series has now spoken out regarding the issue.
Ford Mustang SCCA Race Teams Sit Out Mid-Ohio in Protest – Video
At the recent Mid-Ohio SCCA World Challenge race, Ford Mustang Boss 302 race teams staged a protest against the series by parking all of their race cars in pit lane after the initial formation lap.
Roush, Greg Biffle Team Up for Charity Ford F-150 SVT Raptor – Video
Roush Performance has teamed up with its NASCAR Roush Fenway Racing driver Greg Biffle to build a custom Ford F-150 SVT Raptor as part of the Sherwin-Williams Planet Color All-Star Charity Challenge.
Win a 2013 Ford Fusion Customized by NASCAR Drivers – Videos
Ford has teamed up with its NASCAR drivers for a 2013 Fusion giveaway promotion, with a grand prize winner receiving a brand-new 2013 Ford Fusion that has been customized with options selected by one of nine Ford Sprint Cup drivers.
Ford ‘Red Tails’ Mustang Sells for $370,000 at Auction
Ford’s “Red Tails” Mustang, designed in honor of the Tuskegee Airmen who flew planes during World War II, raised a whopping $370,000 at auction yesterday.
B-Spec Shootout Announced for SCCA National Championship Runoffs
SCCA and Pirelli World Challenge will be adding a B-Spec Shootout at the SCCA National Championship Runoffs, which will kick off on September 20th at Road America.
SRT Viper GTS-R Race Debut Set for Mid-Ohio – Video
We are probably more excited than SRT is for the Viper’s return to the American Le Man Series, but the brand and its race team has finally announced that the GTS-R will make it highly anticipated race debut at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Challenge from August 2 through 4.
SRT Viper GTS-R to Make Racing Debut at Petit Le Mans
Earlier in April, SRT revealed its Viper GTS-R race car that is destined to return to the American Le Mans Series this year and now we know when.
Toomas Heikkinen Injured in Brutal RallyCross Crash at X-Games – Videos
The X Games RallyCross is going through its practice runs today, and Finnish driver Toomas “Topi” Heikkinen suffered a violent crash into a metal jump ramp.
2013 Shelby GT350 Gets Minor Styling Changes, New Color Choices
Shelby American is updating its GT350 for the 2013 model year, giving the post-title Ford Mustang GT program styling changes and new colors, while maintaining exclusivity with a limited production of 350.
Rick Hendrick Builds His Very Own COPO Camaro Engine
The COPO Camaro is a purpose-built car, meant for straight line racing. Buyers are offered a special engine build experience, an opportunity that famed race team owner Rick Hendrick took advantage of.
Ken Block ‘Gymkhana Five’ Teased With One Large Barge – Video
Can’t wait until July 9th to get your gymkhana fix? DC Shoes has released a trailer of Ken Block’s upcoming Gymkhana Five flick, ahead of its official debut in a couple of weeks.
Legendary Ford GT40s Heading to RM Auctions
A pair of highly coveted Ford GT40s will be heading to the Monterey RM Auctions event on August 17-18th, 2012, including the famous camera car used in Steve McQueen’s Le Mans film. There’s no denying that the GT40 is one of the world’s most respected and legendary race vehicles ever created, but the 1968 Ford GT40…
