Torrance Ca.  Power Ford of Torrance presented “ Back to the Tracks” Car Show on April 5^th 2008 . All classic, muscle, hot rod and sports car makes and models were present. 

Back to the Tracks is a community awareness program as to the dangers of street racing. The program encourages car enthusiast to bring their cars to a controlled race track environment where they can test the limits safely, lawfully and off the streets.* “People’s Choice” award trophies * LIVE MUSIC  by “Elephant Talk” formerly Righteous Harmonious Fists.*Food, refreshments and games for kids (Click on picture above to view all photos from show)

 The car show kicked off the program led by Online Racer and Power Ford Torrance with help from Rolling Hills Covenant Church, and proceeds from the show will benefit the Marines at Camp Pendleton.

Higlights included:   The Carrol Shelby Children’s Foundation which dispalyed some terrific cars and raffled items.  NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) will be participating who also are very active in the community with programs that encourage people to drag race their street cars at local tracks. The Touring Car Racing Association (TCRA) will be the official sanctioning body for the track events. TCRA will have a complete schedule of events at the show for tracks across Southern California where enthusiast will have an opportunity to enroll for a small fee in order to participate. Entrants will be able to drive their cars at the tracks and can receive coaching by instructors in driving techniques.  CAR SHOW VIDEO CLICK HERE!

Hyper Sport Brings Lotus Back to SPEED World Challenge

Hyper Sport Engineering has announced the construction of a Lotus Exige S for competition in the 2008 SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge GT Championship.

The Lotus Exige S is the newest Lotus model to hit the streets. The Hyper Sport Engineering racecar will utilize the same light weight, forced induction 1.8 liter engine and sophisticated suspension design of the stock Exige. Kirt Wightman, Owner and Director of Hyper Sport Engineering, is convinced the ultra fast and nimble Exige will be right at home in SPEED GT.  FULL STORY...

 A new year has arrived and so has a new season of SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge. For some, new teams and cars bring fresh opportunities, for others, the return to a regular ride means a chance to capitalize on lessons learned in 2007. It seemed only appropriate to poll some World Challenge personalities on their 2008 New Year's resolutions. (photo, courtesy of Weber) .   FULL STORY....