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Speed Scene Live TV- Erica Ortiz returns

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Speed Scene Live Episode 577Erica Ortiz returns to Pro Mod

Horsepower and Heels Racing driver Erica Ortiz joins Scott “Lucky” Hudson, Diana-mite, Bruce Barker, Bob Beck and the rest of the Speed Scene Live TV crew on air to discuss her history in drag racing, the struggles that took her away for several years, her triumph over health issues, and her return to Pro Modified Racing and current rebuild efforts.

Listen to the archive of the show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPwr_0B1Ifo&feature=youtu.be    (segment begins around 15:00 mark)

On Air:   April 21, 2015  Episode # 577speed scene

Speed Scene Live TV

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On Air: Speed Scene Live TV

speed sceneTonight, listen in as I join the crew at Speed Scene Live to talk about the new car and Horsepower & Heels returning to racing.   The show airs live on www.speedsceneracing.com Tuesdays at 6pm Pacific/9pm Eastern (worldwide, GMT -8 hours winter, GMT -7 hours summer).

Be sure to tune in and support us!  

 

Inside Southwire- Erica Ortiz overcomes adversity

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Erica Ortiz Overcomes Adversity, Fights to Reclaim Racing Dream

Inside Southwire NewsletterSouthwire is the leading manufacturer of wire and cable used in the distribution and transmission of electricity in North America.   They are also the parent company to TRC, the company where Horsepower & Heels founder, Erica Ortiz, serves as Marketing Communications Manager.    Inside Southwire is the regular newsletter published for its over 7,000 employees spread out across its multiple locations in North America.   The newsletter discusses her racing career and her professional career path, along with the current drive to return to drag racing.

Read the article:  Inside Southwire_April2015

Published:  Inside Southwire, Vol. 1, Issue 3 – April 2015

Clutchfunded SUCCESS

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Clutchfunded Campaign successClutchfunded Campaign a success at 112%

We DID IT!  Thanks to all the support of my family, friends and fans, our Clutchfunded campaign was a total success!  In just 30 days, 36 people contributed $3,350.00 to our Clutchfunded campaign, putting us at 112% of our goal of $3,000.    Over 1,100 people shared the campaign across social networks over the course of the 30-day program.     All of you are now part of the ReIgnite Team, and are a huge part of getting us back on the track.

Crowd funding for the Motorsports Community

This campaign was one of the first for a new crowd funding platform called Clutchfunded– the brainchild of another racing veteran, 25 year old Shannon McIntosh. Phase One of ClutchFunded’s long-term development includes a crowd funding platform to help connect racers with the ever-growing motor sport fan base. Following overwhelming response through a crowd funding initiative of her own, Shannon knew there was opportunity to create a unique approach for supporting race teams and drivers across the country.   Campaigns use an ‘All or Nothing’ funding model, meaning drivers/teams must meet or exceed the original goal before receiving their funds.   Contributors can choose from different racer-defined perks awarded for their donations.   If your sponsor is your biggest fan, why can’t your biggest fan be your sponsor?   The platform is open to racers, teams and other motorsport entities.  Check it out and set a goal for your season!

The Horsepower and Heels ReIgnite campaign was the first successful campaign on the new platform, and we are super proud of this achievement!   Thanks to everyone that made it possible!

Next up for Horsepower and Heels Project ReIgnite

What’s next?  Well, we get to start the build process.  I’ve been talking to several key folks to re-familiarize myself with current technologies that have evolved since the project was initially started.   Excessive Motorsports came on as a new sponsor, and they are helping us round up the last missing components for our engine program.  We’ve got a lot of work to do, and we’ll be keeping you informed on this blog, so be sure to subscribe for updates!

Join Ignite Team Elite and the ReIgnite Team

Its not too late to help!   Since the Clutchfunded campaign was such a success, we’ll be offering some of the same perks here on Horsepower & Heels for our fans who would like to join the ReIgnite team and Ignite Team Elite.  Keep an eye out this weekend for the Perk Pages to be added to the team home page.

StangTV.com – Mustang Girl Monday

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Mustang Girl Monday: Erica Ortiz Is Ready To Come Back To Racing

StangTV-April2015-MustangGirlMonday-EricaOrtizStangTV.com caught up with Horsepower & Heels driver Erica Ortiz to talk about her return to heads-up racing with her twin turbo Mustang project, and her history/background in the sport in an article posted by Courtney Barber.    The article is part of a weekly Mustang Girl Monday feature, organized by Team Mustang Girls.   It goes into detail about Erica’s Fun Ford Weekend and NMRA True Street and Drag Radial class racing successes , her journey into Pro 5.0 and Pro Modified, and what took her away from racing for several years.

Read the article:  http://www.stangtv.com/news/mustang-girl-monday-erica-ortiz-is-ready-to-come-back-to-racing/

StangTV

StangTV.com is an online Ford Mustang Magazine – the go-to source for news, rumors, tech articles and videos on America’s favorite pony car. Founded in 2006, StangTV.com has only one objective – to inform, educate, and entertain readers through daily updates on Late Model Ford Mustangs and other Fords.

Published:  April 6, 2015

Fun Ford Weekend Alumni Reunion

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Fun Ford Weekend logoLately, there has been a resurgence of photos making their way around Facebook (thanks to Derek Johnson) from the Fun Ford Weekend (the Original Series) archives.  It has led many of us down that memory lane of the “FFW good ole days” , and reuniting many of the now retired Fun Ford Weekend racers of the day.

(you can see some of the pages here:   Pro 5.0 Photo Archives  |  Outlaw Archives  | Steve Grebeck tribute  |  Racin Jason Tribute  )

The Original FFW Alumni

The original Fun Ford Weekend series started in the early 1990’s and pioneered much of the drag racing street car scene throughout that decade and into the next, before shutting down in 2009 due to the economic downturn that hit the country.   But for the racers, FFW was like an extended family, and that presence is what is missing for many of the originals.

Amidst all the photos and throwback discussions posted around Facebook, a few of us started discussing the idea of a Reunion.    Whether it be just a social weekend event or maybe even a nostalgic race of sorts, there were many people interested in the idea of a FFW Alumni Reunion.   How fun would it be to get the old group back together for a weekend?!?

I’m definitely on board, and someone’s got to get the ball rollin’, so…..

Fun Ford Weekend Reunion Survey

In order to gauge interest on this project, I’ve put together a Google Survey to collect everyone’s info and opinions.  Once we get enough feedback, I’ll put together a Facebook group and Newsletter to keep everyone informed of the progress and details.

Here’s the form:  FUN FORD WEEKEND ALUMNI REUNION SURVEY

Please, fill out the form and share!   I’ve tried to stay in touch with as many people as possible, but I’ll need your help to get the word out.  Please share this post with all your old FFW pals and let’s GET THIS PARTY STARTED!

Comments are open below if you want to connect!