Carlisle Events has announced that 2011 World Drift Series Champion and Maryland native Vaughn Gittin Jr. will return to the Carlisle Fairgrounds for autographs and exhibitions as part of the 2013 Carlisle Ford Nationals on June 7-9. 

Tentatively, Gittin’s drift exhibition is scheduled for 2:00 PM on Saturday afternoon. Autograph sessions will also be held during the day. Check the Carlisle schedule for times and locations.

Gittin is one of drifting’s most iconic figures and his Monster Energy Nitto Tire Ford Racing Mustang is one of the sport’s most identifiable cars. Known by his aggressive style, Gittin is the only American to win a D1 Grand Prix event - not once but twice. In 2005, Gittin stunned the world when he won the D1GP USA vs. Japan competition. In 2007, he brought America the gold once more by winning the D1GP World Championship.

For 2013, Gittin holds down second place in the Formula Drift standings after three events.

In addition to being crowned the World Drift Series Champion in 2011, Gittin has also lent his name to the Mustang brand, collaborating with Ford to offer the RTR package on new Mustangs. 

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Noted Mustang builder and racer Steve Saleen will be making a guest appearance at the Ford Nationals in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on June 7-9.

“Having Steve at Carlisle highlights the importance of our event within the Ford community,” said event manager Ken Appell. “The Saleen Owners and Enthusiasts Club has been very proactive in making this appearance happen and we’re happy they were able to secure him for the weekend. The Saleen name has been on the side of Mustangs and other vehicles for many years and often Saleen Mustangs have been on the show field at Carlisle. Now, not only will a Saleen car be at Carlisle, so will the man himself.”

During the Ford Nationals, enthusiasts will be able to meet, talk with, and get autographs and photos with Saleen. Autograph sessions and seminars will take place at the Saleen Owners and Enthusiasts Club tent, plus the Q&A time will be part of his seminars held in the seminar tent. 

Thanks to auctions such as Mecum, we get to witness some amazing, rare classics roll across the auction block, including cars like this one and only 1967 Shelby GT500 Super Snake, which fetched an incredible $1.3 million dollars (plus 7% seller’s commission) at the recent Mecum auction in Indianapolis. It’s an amazing haul considering that this exact prototype was sold for just five grand back in August of 1967.

The one-off GT500 Super Snake came to life as part of an event to promote Goodyear tires. In an effort to set the car apart for the promotion, the late, great Carroll Shelby packed in a 427-cubic-inch Ford GT40 racing engine under the hood. Outfitted with Goodyear Thunderbolt whitewall tires, this car drove 500 miles averaging 142 miles per hour and still retained 97% of the original tire tread.

Without getting too deep into the rich history of the Shelby Mustang, production Shelby GT500s were outfitted with a big block V8 and proved incredibly popular for Shelby, selling almost a thousand units more than its Shelby sibling, the GT350.

Why wasn’t this unique Super Snake ever produced in any quantity? Considering that the projected retail price would have been roughly $8,000 back then -- twice the price of a base GT500 and more than the 427 Cobra -- it wasn’t a realistic option. Now, this old-school Super Snake has just possibly become the most expensive Mustang ever sold at auction.

The hefty price tag not only bought a car, but a piece of history crafted by the man who changed the auto world forever. This Snake still has the original Shelby invoice, MSO and Goodyear tire test photos, the Le Mans blue hood stripes, and of course, the original Goodyear Thunderbolt passenger car tires.

With summer just around the corner, Collector Car Appreciation Day is only a few weeks away.

For the fourth year in a row, SEMA is securing a U.S. Senate resolution to help launch the national Collector Car Appreciation Day. Events ranging from informal garage gatherings and barbeques to car shows and cruises will be held in support of this annual celebration. The Mustang Monthly offices annually participates in the event by hosting a Collector Car Gathering at our offices.

A list of events can be accessed on the SEMA Action Network (SAN) homepage (www.semasan.com/ccad). Additionally, the official logo and flyer are available for download to help promote this special day.

If you are unable to celebrate on Friday, July 12, the SAN encourages events to be scheduled throughout the month of July. Individuals, car clubs, and business owners interested in publicizing events of any size can contact SAN Director Colby Martin at 909/978-6721 or san@sema.org with questions.

Want to have the spotlight on your classic or modern Mustang? We are always looking for loyal reader’s rides to feature in our “Readers’ Album” section. It’s an awesome way to showcase your ride, tell your story, and gain some bragging rights. We’d love to check it out!

If interested in showing off your car, send us some photos and information about your ride including details, modifications, special stories, and a little bit of basic information, such as the city and state that you reside in.

Feel free to send the above info to mustang.monthly@sorc.com or go ahead and snail mail us at Mustang Monthly, 9036 Brittany Way, Tampa, FL 33619.

Thanks and we hope to hear from you soon!   

CarTech has published a new book dedicated to the rebuilding and set-up of Ford 8.8- and 9-inch rear ends.

Written by Joe Palazzolo, Ford Differentials: How to Rebuild the 8.8 and 9 Inch offers step-by-step rebuild and gear ratio change information for two of the Mustang's most popular rear ends. The 9-inch was used for performance applications during the musclecar heydays and is still a popular axle for vintage Mustang restomods and race cars. The 8.8-inch was used for the 5.0L Mustang during the Fox-body era.

Featuring 400 color photos, the 144-page softbound book also provides a 9-inch identification charts and covers performance differentials from aftermarket manufacturers.

Ford Differentials: How to Rebuild the 8-8 and 9 Inch retails for $24.95 plus $6.95 shipping. Order by calling 800/551-4754 or visit www.cartechbooks.com.

Hot-Rod Chairs Launches Vintage Mustang Office Chairs

Now you can have a little bit of your Mustang with you at work every day! Read more below.

The people at Hot-Rod Chairs know that us car enthusiasts would rather be driving our vintage Mustangs instead of driving a desk. Unfortunately that doesn't pay the bills. But who says you can't have a little Mustang with your spreadsheet or phone conferences at the office?

Hot-Rod Chairs has just released their '65-'66 Mustang "Pony" seat style office chair. Shown here in black, it is offered in several original color styles. Coming soon from Hot-Rod Chairs is a '69-'70 Mach 1 style office chair as well. Assembly is simple with just eight bolts to put the seat together (hey, if you can build/modifiy your Mustang you can assemble a desk chair!).

To learn more stop by www.hotrodchairs.com and tell them Mustang Monthly sent ya!

Lady Mustang owners, Royal Purple is looking for a female-owned display vehicle for this fall’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

Royal Purple Ladies, an initiative that advances women’s interests in the automotive industry, is seeking applications for a female-owned vehicle to be featured at the 2013 SEMA Show on November 5-8. “We are looking for a vehicle to represent Royal Purple Ladies that is 100 percent female owned, restored, or built, either a show or race car,” said Royal Purple Communications Specialist, Marlena Solomon.

The selected vehicle will not be in the Royal Purple booth, but will be placed in the Convention Center or around the SEMA Show grounds.

The owner of the selected vehicle will have all fees and registration taken care of by Royal Purple. The winning owner will also receive an invite to Royal Purple’s VIP dinner in Las Vegas during the show. However, vehicle transportation to Las Vegas and hotel accommodations are not included, although Royal Purple can assist with pricing for both. Other costs associated with the trip are also the responsibility of the owner.

Women who would like to be considered should submit the following by May 31, 2013:
-    Detailed spec list for the vehicle (include Royal Purple products used)
-    Photos (no more than 10) of the vehicle inside and out
-    One written page with four paragraphs that include:
-    Paragraph 1 - Tell us about yourself
-    Paragraph 2 - History of your vehicle
-    Paragraph 3 - Why should you be selected to show your car as a Feature Vehicle?
-    Paragraph 4 - How do you hope to inspire other women by showing your vehicle?

Entries can be submitted electronically to msolomon@royalpurple.com or mailed it to:
Royal Purple
Attn: Marlena Solomon
1 Royal Purple Lane, Porter, TX 77365

MRT and Gateway Classic Mustang have teamed up to offer Mustang owners a one-stop performance shop, complete with installation capabilities, at upcoming shows this summer.

The Mobile Mod Center will be on the road this summer visiting many of the nation’s popular car shows and events, many of them Mustang related. We ran into MRT’s Scott Hoag and Gateway’s Lonny and Jason Childress at Shelbyfest, where a steady rain unfortunately spoiled the debut of their new trailer-trailer rig, complete with a lift so technicians can install performance exhaust systems and other undercarriage components.

The Mobile Mod Center showcases products from a wide variety of companies, including MRT exhaust and styling products, Ford Racing Performance Parts, Gateway Classic Mustang suspension products Kicker Performance Audio, BF Goodrich tires, Webasto sun roofs, ACE Racing Clutches, and SCT Performance Tuning.

To make sure that products are available at a specific event, Mustang owners can call 248/939-7954 in advance. They can also schedule a time for the installation during the show.

To see if the Mobile Mod Center is coming to an event near you, check out the schedule below: 

June 7-9: Ford Nationals, Carlisle, PA    
June 12-16: Mid America Ford Nationals, Tulsa, OK                    
June 22: Stadium Super Trucks, Chicago, IL                       
July 6: Stadium Super Trucks, Atlanta, GA                         
July 13: Stadium Super Trucks, Dallas, TX                   
July 15-21: Mustang Week, Myrtle Beach, SC                
July 25-27: Motorsports Challenge, Gingerman Raceway, MI    
Aug. 2-4: South Lake Tahoe Experience, South Tahoe, CA               
Aug. 6-11: Hot August Nights, Reno, NV                           
Aug. 11: Mustang Memories, Dearborn, MI                     
Aug. 16: Woodward Cruise Kickoff, Plymouth, MI                      
Aug. 17: Woodward Dream Cruise, Ferndale, MI                       
Aug. 23-25: Blacktop Nationals, Wichita, KS                         
Aug. 28-Sept. 1: Sturgis Mustang Rally, Sturgis, SD                       
Sept. 13-15: Run Thru the Hills, Pigeon Forge, TN            
Sept. 16: Toledo Mustang Show, Toledo, OH                       
Nov. 9: Stadium Super Trucks, Las Vegas, NV 

Jim Inglese, whose name is synonymous with Weber carburetion, is now offering Independent Runner Weber and EFI induction units for the Coyote 5.0-liter engine.

Inglese’s eight-stack system provides a dramatic increase in torque and horsepower throughout the entire rpm range – not to mention the visual impact of eight velocity stacks when you open the hood.

Every unit is custom-built and calibrated for the engine and can be ordered in a wide variety of plating and other finishes. Price for a complete Weber system is $4,600; EFI units begin at the same price, less ECU.

Info: Jim Inglese Weber Carburetion, 2 Ledgewood Drive, North Branford, CT 06471; 203/623-0659; www.jiminglese.com.

Enter to win a $3,000 Shopping Spree from Ford Racing and the Fun Ford Weekend Series

Here's your chance to go shopping and put some go-fast hardware on your Mustang. Check out the details of the contest below.

Fun Ford Weekend Series officials along with Ford Racing Performance Parts announce the 2013 "$3G Shopping Spree" sweepstakes for Fun Ford Weekend racers, fans and spectators. The winner of the season-long promotion will win a $3,000 shopping spree right out of the 2013 Ford Racing Performance Parts catalog.

"We really enjoyed working with Ford Racing last year in the Ford Racing Engine Sweepstakes," says Jeff Lacina, marketing director for the Fun Ford Weekend Series. "Given the incredible scope of their performance parts lineup, the team at Ford Racing literally want to 'open up the catalog' and let the winner select $3,000 worth of Ford Racing parts... whatever the winner wants."

The "$3G Ford Racing Shopping Spree" runs throughout the Fun Ford Weekend season and entries can be made online and at the Fun Ford Weekend events in 2013.  The deadline for entries is midnight (eastern) on September 14, 2013. Follow this link for more information.

Be sure to read all the official Ford Racing / Fun Ford Weekend "$3G Shopping Spree" sweepstakes rules. Stop by the Fun Ford Weekend Facebook page and tell us how YOU would spend $3,000 in the Ford Racing Performance Parts catalog.

Central Missouri becomes Shelby Country this weekend as ShelbyFest invades the small town of Hermann, about 90 minutes west of St. Louis.

Created in 2007 by Kyle Caraway as a simple gathering for late-model Shelby owners, the event has grown to include all Shelbys, Mustangs, and Fords. Once held at Hermann Ford, the event now incorporates several blocks of downtown Hermann.

It’s not your typical Shelby meet. Hermann is a small German village on the banks of the Missouri River. Located in the heart of Missouri’s wine country, the town boasts a number of wineries, plus pubs, antique shops, and bed & breakfast accommodations.

This year’s ShelbyFest includes a Thursday golf outing and evening welcome reception at the Wine Valley Inn; Friday afternoon cruise and evening Kick-Off Party; and Saturday show, evening banquet, and late-night Pub Crawl to benefit charity.

For more details, visit www.shelbyfest.net.

GoPro Signs on as Presenting Sponsor of Formula DRIFT Championship

You've seen Gittin and Pawlak drifting their Mustangs with action cams all over them, and you've seen the drift videos posted on YouTube, so it's only natural that GoPro signs as presenting sponsor of the Formula Drift series. Check out the press release below for more details.

Formula DRIFT is proud to announce that GoPro has signed on to be the presenting sponsor for the 2013, 2014, and 2015 Championship seasons. GoPro will be the exclusive and official camera partner for the Series for this term and be deeply integrated in the Series as the premier camera brand.

“We are very proud to partner with the Formula Drift Series, and look forward to helping present a unique perspective to an already exciting series,” says Rod Rojas, GoPro Motorsports Marketing Manager.

GoPro, makers of the world’s most versatile cameras, will become the exclusive on-car and in-car camera during official competition. In addition to GoPro adding a technological jump into the TV and live stream production of Formula DRIFT, Formula DRIFT will also have access to GoPro’s media distribution and promotional channels.

“Having GoPro as our presenting sponsor for the next three seasons is a big deal for us,” stated Ryan Sage, vice-president and co-founder of Formula DRIFT. “A brand like GoPro is any event series dream and this partnership fits right in with our directional planning of the series.”

ABOUT FORMULA DRIFT
Entering its tenth season, Formula DRIFT is recognized as the North American professional drifting championship. Established on the streets of Japan, drifting has evolved into a worldwide competitive sport that challenges each driver's driving ability and vehicle control. Formula DRIFT provides a forum for professional drifters to compete nationwide for the coveted Formula DRIFT Championship crown. As the first official series in North America, Formula DRIFT has taken competitive motorsports to the extreme, attracting fans and car enthusiasts from all walks of life and establishes itself as the world-wide leader for the Sport. For a competition schedule and ticket information, visit: www.formuladrift.com.

ABOUT IMG SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Operating in 30 countries, IMG Sports & Entertainment’s diverse businesses include: consulting services; event ownership and management; fashion events and models representation; licensing; golf course design; and client representation in golf, tennis, broadcasting, speakers, European football, rugby, cricket, motor sports, coaching, Olympic and action sports. IMG Academies are the world's largest, multi-sport training and educational facilities, delivering world-class training experiences to more than 12,000 junior, collegiate, adult, and professional athletes each year. More information is available at: www.imgworld.com.

ABOUT GOPRO
GoPro makes the world's most versatile cameras, enabling people to capture immersive and engaging footage of themselves during their favorite activities. GoPro's HERO line of wearable and gear mountable cameras are used collectively by more consumers, professional athletes, and video production professionals than any other camera in the world. Based in San Mateo, California, GoPro's products are available in more than 30,000 stores in over 100 countries worldwide and direct via www.gopro.com.

The Los Angeles Shelby American Automobile Club (LASAAC) will celebrate the life of the automotive legend with the first annual Carroll Shelby Tribute and Car Show on May 11, 2013, one year after his passing.

The one day event, which will benefit the Foundation, will take place at the Carroll Shelby Foundation Headquarters at 19021 S. Figueroa St. Gardena, California. It will feature a Ford and Shelby car show, awards ceremony, panel discussion led by Rick Titus, a Texas-style chili bar, special guests, and engine rev salute.

“Carroll Shelby changed the course of history and touched millions of lives through his racing, his companies, and his charity,” said Randy Richards, LASAAC president. “He challenged us to honor his legacy by continuing his work. This annual event will be a celebration for everyone who shares Carroll’s passion for performance and pursuit of excellence while also supporting causes he truly believed in.”

Event gates open at 10 a.m. PDT. There is no charge for admission, but a $10 donation to the Carroll Shelby Foundation includes a show decal. Shelby owners interested in displaying their cars can find the registration form www.carrollshelbyfoundation.org. at for a $20 donation.

“We’re so excited to share this tribute of an American legend with all of the Shelby and automotive fans around the world,” said Jenni Shreeves, Executive Director of the Carroll Shelby Foundation. “Carroll genuinely valued the people who admired and owned his cars.”

A panel discussion led by Titus will be held at the main stage with special guest panelists including Don Prudhomme, John Morten, Alan Grant, and others.

LASAAC will bestow awards to the top vehicles from each class, from vintage GT350s and GT500s to original Cobras, GT40s, and even the Dodge Shelby models from the 1980s.

Throughout the day, exclusive Shelby Legacy Collection items and Shelby branded apparel will be for sale with proceeds benefiting the Foundation.

The Carroll Shelby Tribute and Car Show will be presented by LASAAC along with sponsors DenBeste Motorsports, McCluskey Ltd., Galpin Motorsports, and Retrosports.

GearWrench Introduces The 120XP Flex Head Ratchet In 1/4”, 3/8” And 1/2” Drive Sizes

We can never have enough tools, right? GearWrench gives us another reason to love being under the hood of our Mustangs with their new 120XP ratchets. Check out the details below for more info.

GearWrench®, a premier hand tool brand from Apex Tool Group, known for tools that deliver speed, strength and access, has announced the new 120XP™ Flex Head Ratchet is available for purchase as of late March. The new ratchet includes all the features of the standard 120XP Ratchet plus an adjustable flex head with six positions, giving the end user additional clearance and improved access.

The 120XP Flex Head Ratchet has a longer reach handle than the standard 120XP, providing unprecedented access for hard to reach fasteners. Like the original 120XP Ratchet, the Flex Head has a 60-tooth gear that alternately engages double-stacked pawls to produce 120 positions and three-degree swing arc. The new ratchet is available in both full polish and cushion grip in 1/4” and 3/8” drive sizes, allowing for greater comfort and ease of use for technicians.

“GearWrench launched its 120XP Ratchet last year and received excellent reviews from both automotive technicians and industrial users,” said Jim Stewart, product manager for GearWrench. “We know many of our users have been anxiously awaiting this Flex Head version so they can get the increased access provided by the longer handles and flex head design.”

The ratchet’s teardrop-shaped head has a low profile, flush-mounted on/off switch, which also improves access in tight spaces. The enclosed head design resists dirt infiltration. The product exceeds the ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) strength requirements.

The following 120XP Flex Head Ratchet products are now available:
•1/4" Drive Flex Head Ratchet in full polish or cushion grip
•3/8" Drive Flex Head Ratchet in full polish, stubby and cushion grip
•1/2" Drive Flex Head Ratchet in full polish
•Two-piece cushion grip Flex Head Ratchet Set, which includes ¼” and 3/8” cushion grip ratchets, in a durable foam storage tray
•Four- piece full polish mixed ratchet set, which includes 1/4”, 3/8”, and 1/2” drive 120XP full polish Flex Head Ratchets and 3/8” drive 120XP full polish stubby Flex Head Ratchet in a durable foam storage tray

The 120XP Flex Head Ratchets offer strength, speed and access, making it easier and quicker to complete jobs. In addition to ratchets, GearWrench also produces ratcheting and non-ratcheting wrenches, sockets, screw/nut drivers, pliers and specialty tools.

About GearWrench
GearWrench is a premier hand tool brand from Apex Tool Group, one of the largest hand tool manufacturers in the world. Since the launch of the original patented five-degree ratcheting wrench, the GearWrench brand has continuously led the industry with breakthroughs in pass -thru ratchets, sockets, screw/nut drivers, pliers and specialty tools. Millions of GearWrench products have been "Professionally Tested" throughout the world. Additional information about GearWrench is available online at www.gearwrench.com.

About Apex Tool Group, LLC
Apex Tool Group, LLC, based in Sparks, MD, is one of the largest worldwide producers of industrial hand and power tools, tool storage, drill chucks, chain, and electronic soldering products. Directly and through its subsidiaries, Apex serves a multitude of global markets, including automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, hardware, industrial, and consumer retail. Apex markets its portfolio of diverse products under its own brand names in addition to being the principal manufacturer for several key private label products for certain retailers for many years. Additional information about Apex Tool Group is available at www.apextoolgroup.com.

Latemodel Restoration Offers Free '05-Up Catalog

New catalog features newest and hottest parts for the S197 Mustang. Check out the blog below to get your own copy.

Now available from our friends at Latemodel Restoration is their '05 and up parts catalog. Hot off the press with the latest and greatest for these S197 model Mustangs, you can get yours now by simply visiting www.latemodelrestoration.com and clicking on the "Free Catalog" icon on the right of the home screen. There you can sign up to receive the new mailing or even look at it online with their interactive catalog viewer right in your web browser!

5R55 Super Streeter Transmission From Performance Automatic

The transmission gurus at Performance Automatic have announced their street performance replacement transmission for '05-'10 Mustangs. Read all about it below.

Performance Automatic’s 5R55 Super Streeter Transmission is a high performance direct replacement for all 2005-2010 Mustang GTs with automatic transmission. Why settle for a factory rebuild when you can get the Performance Automatic Super Streeter that has been stepped up a notch with some high performance tricks that make it better than OEM. The PA27101 5R55 Super Streeter trans has high performance clutches and bands along with several hydraulic modifications the make this 5R55 a blast to drive. Don’t forget to add the optional Deep Aluminum Pan with Dipstick and filler tube, PA27455KT, and see how easy it makes it to add fluid upon installing as well as the extra fluid it holds and makes this transmission last longer and perform better. Performance Automatic’s PA27101 5R55 Super Streeter makes the perfect direct replacement for your 2005-2010 Mustang GT.

Performance Automatic is the leader in Ford performance transmission technology. Our expertise and innovative products have been nationally recognized. To find out more, please visit www.performanceautomatic.com.

Earn A $50 Prepaid Mastercard® On Mickey Thompson Street Comp Tires Or SC-5 Wheels Purchased April 1 Through June 30

If you're Mustang needs some fresh rubber or perhaps you're looking to update your look with some fresh wheels, now is the time to do it. Check out the details of this Mickey Thompson rebate program below.

Starting April 1 through June 30, Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels (Mickey Thompson) is offering consumers who purchase four new Mickey Thompson Street Comp tires or four SC-5 wheels a $50 prepaid MasterCard.

“As part of our 50th anniversary celebration, we wanted to develop a great incentive for the UHP Street Comp tire and specially-designed SC-5 wheel,” stated Ken Warner, VP Sales & Marketing, Mickey Thompson. “Buy a full set of qualifying tires or wheels and earn $50 in the form of a prepaid MasterCard as our way of saying thank you for 50 great years.”

The program is simple. Consumers purchase a full set of four qualifying tires or wheels within the program dates and submit the invoice and claim form to Mickey Thompson by mail. A Mickey Thompson prepaid MasterCard in the amount of $50 will be provided by mail. The prepaid card may be used virtually anywhere MasterCard debit cards are accepted.

Requests must be postmarked no later than July 31 and received by August 15 to be eligible. This offer is valid in the United States and Canada, and certain terms and conditions apply. For details and official rules, visit http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/rebate.

About Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels
Max-Trac Tire *** Inc., dba Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels, markets racing and high-performance tires and wheels for street, strip, truck, and off-road applications. The company was founded in 1963 by racing legend Mickey Thompson and is headquartered in Stow, Ohio, USA.  For more information, visit http:/www.mickeythompsontires.com/.

8th Annual Rev’ved Up 4 Kids Charity Car Show Benefiting The Edelbrock Family Foundation

If you're in the SoCal area on the weekend of May 4th/5th be sure to check out this great event. Full details below.

Edelbrock is proud to be the title sponsor of the 8th Annual Rev’ved Up 4 Kids Charity Car Show, which will be held on Sunday May 5th to benefit the newly created Edelbrock Family Foundation.

On Saturday, May 4th, 2013, Edelbrock will once again be opening the doors of their corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility to the public for free shop tours. Participants will partake in a guided tour of the research & development, manufacturing and quality control departments. This is a unique opportunity for automotive enthusiasts to see what it takes to design and manufacture high-quality performance products. Shop tours begin at 10:00 a.m. and will end at 2:00 p.m. Limited spots are available and are going fast. Interested parties can register online at www.revvedup4kids.com.

On Sunday, May 5th, 2013, over 300 cars will fill the streets around Vic’s Garage for the 8th Annual Rev’ved Up 4 Kids Charity Car Show. Automotive enthusiasts are invited to come out and enjoy a day of hot rods, great food, live entertainment and everything else that encompasses car culture. Leon “The Motorman” Kaplan from Talk Radio KABC will be broadcasting live from the K&N booth starting at 8:00 a.m. Various popular gourmet food trucks will be attending to satisfy your appetite. The show will also host the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge, where teams of high school students from all over Southern California race to tear down and rebuild an engine in a timed and judged competition. Additionally, the ever so popular Kids Corner will return with tons of activities for children of all ages. Many aftermarket manufacturers will be in attendance to exhibit their products. Show hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Spectator entry is free, however, The Edelbrock Family Foundation will be accepting any donations.

All makes and models of vehicles are welcome and interested car show participants can register online at www.revvedup4kids.com. Standard registration is available from now until April 26th at $40.00 per vehicle. Day of show registration is also available at $50.00 per vehicle. Finally, a limited number of VIP spaces are also available for a $100.00 per vehicle.

Event Details:
• Saturday May 4th, Edelbrock will be hosting free shop tours from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Sunday May 5th, the Rev’ved Up 4 Kids Charity Car show from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Vic's Garage, 510 Madrid Ave., Torrance, CA 90501
• The car show will feature the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge, 50/50 raffle, live entertainment, food and refreshments, displays from popular aftermarket manufacturers, Kids Corner with activities for all ages and much more
• All of the event proceeds will go to the Edelbrock Family Foundation, benefiting the youth and future of the automotive aftermarket industry

For more information visit www.revvedup4kids.com

About Edelbrock
Founded in 1938, Torrance-based Edelbrock, LLC is recognized as one of the nation’s premier designers, manufacturers and distributor of performance replacement parts for the automotive aftermarket. Edelbrock produces their core products in the United States of America using state-of-the-art equipment in their world class manufacturing facilities. Edelbrock, LLC encompasses five locations in Southern California and one location in North Carolina totaling more than 500,000 square feet.  For more information, visit www.edelbrock.com.

Edelbrock Family Foundation
The Edelbrock Family Foundation was formed with the purpose of bringing together like-minded organizations that share a passion for educating America's youth in a unique and useful way. Fostering a new generation of aftermarket industry leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, enthusiasts and more.

Whether you need to enhance those driving skills or you’re just looking for a weekend of fun at the track, Camp Steeda is offering two days of track time this coming weekend, April 20-21st, at Palm Beach International Raceway (PBIR) in Florida. Voted one of the best events by Steeda enthusiasts, you can opt for one full track day for $249 or get two days of the camp’s incredible driving experience for $449. 

The two-mile track is quite challenging, with eleven turns and a few long straightaways. It’s open to anyone and everyone willing to give it a try, whether you’re a newbie or skilled driver. Professionals are available in the classroom and on the track for those who wanting to learn more about apexes and how to get the most performance potential out of their vehicles.

Coaches will be assigned to first time drivers and will ride along in the passenger seat to help guide them through your their day at the track. When enough confidence is gained and the intimidation factor is gone, they can opt to go solo and tackle the track alone.

If interested in attending, click here to register. If you’d like additional information on the event, you can contact Steeda directly by calling Henry Gilbert at 1-800-453-5506 or emailing him at henry@hookedondriving.com.

Source: Steeda

JBA Performance Exhaust, a PerTronix brand, has released new Cat4Ward headers for the 5.0-liter Coyote engine in ’11-’13 Mustang GTs.

Emissions legal, the headers are built with 3/8-inch thick flanges at the cylinder head and come with collectors designed to connect to the factory catalytic convertor pipes. The four-tube design is also made from 16-gauge tubing for durability with 1 ¾-inch primaries for increased mid-range horsepower and torque.

The design accommodates both automatic and manual transmission cars.

Info: 909/599-5955; www.pertronix.com.

Gearing Up for the 2013 Formula Drift Season

Vaughn Gittin Jr. unveils new livery and new sponsors for his RTR Mustang. Check out the drift news courtesy of our friends at Nitto Tire below

The 2013 Formula Drift season is set to kick off this weekend on the Streets of Long Beach and Team Nitto Tire is locked and loaded in their quest to win the series championship. Headlining the charge will be Nitto’s largest offseason acquisition to date, former series champion Vaughn Gittin Jr. Piloting the Monster Energy/Nitto Tire Ford Racing RTR Mustang, Gittin is known for his aggressive, foot to the floor, big smoke driving style and will be gunning for his second career FD championship.

Vaughn will also head to China to compete in the World Drift Series, as well as participate in select competition and demonstration events in Europe. Entering his third season for Nitto Tire is Matt Powers, driver of the Nitto Tire Nissan S14. During the offseason, Powers traveled abroad and took home the prestigious 2012 Red Bull Drifters championship. Not to be forgotten is Chelsea DeNofa, driver of the BC Racing/Nitto Tire Mazda RX8 R3, who will be entering his first full season with Nitto Tire after making the switch midway through the 2012 season. All three teams will be running the NT05, a street tire that provides precise handling and performance. Be sure to check out the official unveil of Vaughn Gittin’s 2013 vehicle HERE!

Richard “The King” Petty Talks NASCAR Safety History in New Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) Video

Seven-time NASCAR champion Richard “The King” Petty is the star of the latest Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) video, which documents his surprise appearance at October’s Lift Inspector Certification Program kick-off. See below for details and a link to the video.

The short video begins as the kick-off meeting is wrapping up. When ALI President R.W. “Bob” O’Gorman asks if there are any more questions from the audience, Petty pipes up from the back of the room with, “Yeah, I’ve got questions.” He receives a standing ovation as he walks to the podium. In his talk to the more than 300 attendees, Petty reflects on his experience with lift safety in his family’s NASCAR team garages going back to a time when they worked on dirt floors. “When we first started, there was no safety. We didn’t get anything inspected,” Petty says in the video.

He goes on to praise ALI’s new lift inspector certification program: “If you feel like you can save somebody’s life, it’s worth all the trouble.”

A link to the video is posted on ALI’s homepage (www.autolift.org) and YouTube page (www.youtube.com/liftinstitute).

The ALI Lift Inspector Certification Program was launched Oct. 31 at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. It was created to provide third-party qualification of vehicle lift inspectors and to certify those who demonstrate that they are qualified to properly inspect vehicle lifts in accordance with ANSI standards and in support of OSHA’s General Duty Clause and provincial requirements in Canada. Detailed materials about the program can be found at www.autolift.org/certified-inspectors.

The relationship between Petty and ALI started in 2005, when he and son Kyle Petty teamed up to host ALI’s Lifting It Right DVD lift safety training program. ALI sponsors the Petty’s Garage Performance Tour and the Petty’s Garage annual Spring Fling Car Show.

To learn more about ALI, visit www.autolift.org or call (607) 756-7775. You can also connect with ALI at:
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About ALI
Founded in 1945, the Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) is a trade association of North American-based lift manufacturers. ALI’s mission is to promote the safe design, construction, installation, service, inspection and use of automotive lifts. In 1947, ALI developed the first Commercial Standard covering vehicle lifts published by the National Bureau of Standards. Today, ALI sponsors several national lift safety standards and offers third- party certification programs for automotive lifts and automotive lift inspectors.

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The Mustangs & Mustangs: Legends Havin’ Fun show celebrates its Sweet 16th birthday on Saturday, April 13, at Fantasy of Flight in Polk City, Florida, marking a milestone year for the nostalgia-based event which is already considered one of the largest single-day Mustang automobile shows in Florida and the only event that showcases both restored P-51 Mustang aircraft and Ford Mustangs of all eras. 

Throughout the day, Mustang show cars will compete for trophies as well as a “People’s Choice” award.  Meanwhile, restored P-51 fighters will perform live aerial demonstrations.  As well as watching the hot rods and fighter planes in action, guests also can take advantage of children’s activities, enjoy live entertainment, and snap photos with the classic cars, vintage airplanes, and celebrity impersonators.

Each year, approximately 450 Ford vehicles are registered in the show.  Registered participants can have their vehicle photographed with a P-51 Mustang airplane, which is a highlight of the show each year according to Terry Blakely, president of the Imperial Mustangs of Polk County, presenters of the event along with Fantasy of Flight. 

Other Mustang clubs from across the Southeast will be participating as well. 

Admission to Mustangs & Mustangs is included in general admission to Fantasy of Flight; parking is $5.  The show is open to all Ford-powered vehicles and registrations are currently being accepted.  Visit www.fantasyofflight.com for price and registration details. 

A portion of the proceeds from car show registration will go to VISTE of Lakeland, Fla., an organization that provides services enabling the elderly to live independently in their own homes.