Posts Tagged ‘BFGoodrich’
BFG/Hurst Mustang: Official Ford Racing Mustang Challenge Pace Car
Hurst Performance Vehicles 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. The BFGoodrich/Hurst Mustang pace car will debut at the last Ford Racing Mustang Challenge race of the season on Sept. 19. The BFGoodrich/Hurst Mustang Pace Car features 20-inch BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW tires for maximum performance and attitude; 20-inch Hurst polished, forged aluminum wheels and a Hurst Competition/Plus short-throw shifter with a gold anodized T-handle.
The engine boasts 435-horsepower and 400 lb.-ft. of torque, courtesy of the ROUSH Supercharger, 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. 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.
After its run with the Ford Racing Mustang Challenge, this unique and highly-collectible Pace Car will make special appearances at numerous race tracks, car shows, parades and even SEMA, before being auctioned for charity in January 2010 that will benefit the the newest Victory Junction Camp in Kansas City, KS to enrich the lives of children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses.
Tire Test: Nine Affordable Summer Tires Battle the Michelin PS2
There are now five categories of street tires designated exclusively for summer driving—grand touring; and high, ultra-high, maximum, and extreme performance. Summer tires are one of the easiest and most effective ways to increase a car’s performance. When shopping for them, we usually consider those in the top three performance categories, so that’s what Car and Driver did for their summer tire test, with one catch—they set a price limit of $140 each in a 225/45R-17 size. Naturally, the goal was to see which of the nine tire models on their list is best at chomping the pavement and generating quick lap times. Check out the article to see which ones made the grade!





