Bold Moves: Ford to release race-ready 2008 Cobra Jet Mustang

Ford has never had any trouble building its legacy and evoking the nostalgic whims of Mustang enthusiasts. And their latest move has racing fans on their feet.

The classic 1968 Cobra Jet Mustang left a lasting legacy—one that the folks at the blue oval feel the S197’s chassis can carry on forty years later as a “true A Stock competitor.” Ford has announced it is developing a factory-built NHRA-legal race car this summer—the 2008 Cobra Jet Mustang.

Full disclosure is yet to come from Dearborn, but the company has leaked a few exciting tidbits regarding the project they’re calling the FR00CJ… [Read More]

Bold Moves: Shelby kicks off NHRA Weekend with opening of Shelby Corner café in Las Vegas

It’s that time of the year again, folks. Along with the sun, the Mustangs are out and making their way to the tracks. Of course, the NHRA series started up this weekend, so Shelby thought they’d kick off the season with the opening of their newly developed Shelby Corner Café in Las Vegas.

The location is fitting enough: the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, smack dab in the heart of the Shelby Automobiles campus. The café sits next to the well-renowned Shelby Automobiles factory and mod shop, where Shelby Automobiles turns out a variety of Cobras, GT500KRs and Super Snakes every year.

Thursday’s festivities included an NHRA-themed party with Read More…