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[30 Sep 2011 | No Comment | 183 views]
Mustang on pole for last World Challenge race of the season at Road Atlanta

Eric Foss was the fastest man in qualifying in the GTS class at this weekend’s World Challenge race at Road Atlanta, the last race of the 2011 season.For Foss it was his second pole on the season, although they came 11 races apart as he bookended the year with the top grid spot in the No. 73 Traxxas/St. Jude’s/SPX Ford Mustang FR500S with a 1:30.934 (100.556 mph).
“The Traxxas/Capaldi Racing Ford Mustang was phenomenal today,” Foss said. “The crew has done a great job this weekend, and …

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[29 Sep 2011 | No Comment | 424 views]
Video: Multimatic Motorsports Boss 302R laps Laguna Seca

The Multimatic Motorsports team of Joe Foster and Scott Maxwell didn’t quite have the season they were hoping for, finishing sixth overall in the GS class of the Continental Tire Sports Car Championship this season. The team had several high points, like capturing the first ever victory for the Boss 302R at Barber Motorsports Park, but also had a few lows including crashing out of the race at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
However the team finished, the Multimatic Motorsports Boss 302R was consistently one of the fastest cars on track. This …

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[27 Sep 2011 | No Comment | 3,437 views]
Prior Design releases new body kit for the 2005-2009 Ford Mustang

Prior Design, a German company known for their body kits for European cars, has turned their attention to the Ford Mustang. They have released a new three-piece styling kit for the 2005-2009 Mustang that includes a new front bumper, side skirts, and a rear bumper. The front features larger air inlets for a more aggressive appearance, and the rear includes a race-style diffuser. Unfortunately the stock exhaust system doesn’t fit with the body kit without modification, but Prior Design offers a new muffler with quad tips to fit the rear …

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[26 Sep 2011 | No Comment | 402 views]
Win a copy of the book ‘Mustang Boss 302: From Racing Legend to Modern Muscle Car’

Donald Farr’s new book “Mustang Boss 302: From Racing Legend to Modern Muscle Car” hit bookstores late last month, and we’re giving you a chance to get a free copy. Just head over to our Facebook page and “like” the status update on the book, and we’ll randomly select a winner one week from now on October 3rd. While you’re there, you can like our Facebook page to receive regular updates from MustangsDaily.com.
BOOK DESCRIPTION:
Of the legendary names in the history of the Ford Mustang, one stands apart: BOSS. Originally created to …

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[23 Sep 2011 | No Comment | 1,006 views]
New Product: SilverHorse Racing Illuminated Engine Start Button for the 2010+ Mustang

SilverHorse Racing has announced their new Tru-Billet Illuminated Engine Start Button for the 2010+ Mustang. Part #S297-850, the start button comes in either red and blue and is available in brushed satin anodized, gloss black anodized, or triple-chrome plated finishes, and a variety of engravings are available. Wiring options also allow the installer to set up for constant illumination whenever the key is in the ignition, or to function in conjunction with the emergency brake, allowing for the light to turn off once the car is started and the brake …

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[22 Sep 2011 | 2 Comments | 3,847 views]
1-of-1 2012 Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca painted ‘School Bus Yellow’ going up for auction

Back in January a one-off Grabber Blue 2012 Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca was auctioned off for charity at Barrett-Jackson, netting a final bid of $450,000. Now another unique Boss 302 will be up for grabs at an auction to benefit the Henry Ford Health Systems. The one-off Boss 302 Laguna Seca will be painted in ‘School Bus Yellow’ and will be signed by legendary race car driver Parnelli Jones. The car could be a preview of the 2013 Boss 302, with ‘School Bus Yellow’ expected to be one of …

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[22 Sep 2011 | No Comment | 723 views]
Video: Brenspeed’s Edelbrock-supercharged 2012 Mustang GT runs in the 10s

Last week we showed you a video of Brenspeed testing out Edelbrock’s E-Force supercharger system on their 2012 Mustang R&D car. They weren’t satisfied with just getting dyno numbers, though, and recently took the Mustang out to the local dragstrip to see what she could do. The result? The best run of the day was a 10.94 @ 123.6 mph.
While netting a 10 second quarter mile time in a 2011+ Mustang isn’t too difficult, what’s impressive is how little modifications were on the car. Along with the Edelbrock supercharger and …

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[22 Sep 2011 | One Comment | 611 views]
2012 Mustang selected as one of NADAguides ‘recommended buys’

Today NADAguides released their selection of current recommended buys, and the 2012 Ford Mustang was included on the list of nine cars. Vehicles are selected based on an analysis of depreciation value, incentives and rebates, warranty, assistance services and features.
“These nine vehicles offer value and features that many consumers are starting to expect from automotive manufacturers at lower price points,” said Tim Snyder, NASAguides director of product development. “What was previously only available in luxury segment vehicles is now starting to become standard across all types of makes …

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[21 Sep 2011 | No Comment | 620 views]
Video: Roush shows off the Stage 3 Mustang Hyper-Series in more detail

Earlier this week we showed you the latest offering from Roush, the Stage 3 Mustang Hyper-Series. The car has many of the same features of the standard RS3, but comes in four unique color combinations with graphics and exterior badges in “Mat It Mango”, “Gas It Green”, “Punch It Purple”, or “Launch It Lemon”. The colors are also applied inside of the car on the suede door panels, leather seating and on the shifter. Just 25 will be built of each car, making it an instant collector car.
Roush was kind …

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[20 Sep 2011 | No Comment | 6,651 views]
SMS Supercars unveils unique 2012 302 Mustang Convertible

At this year’s SMS Car Show and Open House, company founder Steve Saleen and the rest of the SMS staff unveiled a special new version of their 302 Mustang. Built to celebrate the company’s partnership wit the Sturgis Mustang Rally, this special Mustang features a legendary Saleen color, Lizstick Red. This is the first time that a car built by SMS has featured the color, and it looks just as good on the 302 as it did on previous Saleen-built vehicles. The convertible is the eighth 302 Mustang built by …