09-01-09: Hurst Performance Vehicles, a company who is responsible for some of the most iconic pace cars in racing history, announced today that it has partnered with BFGoodrich Tires, to create a very special supercharged 2010 Mustang convertible to serve as the official pace car for the Ford Racing Mustang Challenge event held at Miller Motorsports Park on September 19th
After its run with the Ford Racing Mustang Challenge, this unique and highly-collectible Pace Car will be displayed at numerous race tracks, car shows, parades and even SEMA, before being auctioned for charity in January 2010. Proceeds of the auction will go towards benefiting the newest Victory Junction Camp in Kansas City, KS to enrich the lives of children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses.
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Jason and Lance Pittack, Owners of Woodhouse Auto Family of Blair, Neb. have confirmed that they will once again partner with Hurst Performance and BFGoodrich Tires, to donate the vehicle for this project.
“Hurst and BFGoodrich both have wonderful rich histories in all forms of racing,” said Nate Shelton, Chairman of Hurst Performance Vehicles. “We are proud to partner BFGoodrich to once again set the pace for others to follow and give something back to a deserving organization.”
Pretty flashy and definitely retro, tHurst Mustang Pace Car has a slick set of 20” Hurst polished, forged aluminum wheels with BFG rubber. And what Hurst vehicle would be without a Hurst Competition/Plus short-throw shifter with a gold anodized T-handle.
The engine pounds out 435-horsepower and 400 lb.-ft of torque, courtesy of the ROUSHcharger, Magnaflow stainless-steel exhaust and a K&N Air Filter. With a Hurst-tuned Eibach Suspension, coil-over adjustable shocks, springs and sway bar, this car is sure to keep people straining just to see it zoom by.
“We are excited to combine our proud legacy and racing heritage with Hurst’s incredible creations,” said Doug Brown, brand category manager at BFGoodrich Tires. “This year’s pace car showcases the fun and excitement of the Ford Mustang Racing Challenge and the tires are a perfect match for the exhilaration.”
Other signature Hurst details include a traditional Hurst white on gold paint scheme, Katzkin white on black interior with gold detailing, Hurst-logoed floor mats and a Hurst AIR-SPEED rear deck spoiler. Nice.
