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Read news articles, features and interviews about the Horsepower & Heels Racing team in the press. View the Horsepower & Heels photo galleries full of shots from Erica's racing career dating back to 2002. Watch videos from Horsepower & Heels TV as you get a behind-the-scenes view of drag racing from the ladies in charge!

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

Ford Racing Nation – Ortiz ready for Pro Mod return

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Erica Ortiz is ready for her return in Pro Mod!

Ford Racing Nation Erica OrtizErica Ortiz and the Horsepower & Heels Pro Mod Mustang comeback project is featured on the Ford Racing Nation website in an article written by Bridgett Davis.   The article discusses some of the history behind Erica’s previous racing experience and the hardships she endured when initially starting the Mustang project in 2007, and the current ReIgnite efforts to return to racing in 2015.

Read the article:  http://fordracingnation.com/features/general-news/715-erica-ortiz-is-ready-for-her-return-in-pro-mod

Ford Racing Nation

Ford Racing Nation is a popular online website community geared to racing enthusiasts who love the Blue Oval.

Published Online: March 30, 2015

Sharp Heels.com — Horsepower & Heels

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Racecar Driver (and Marketing Manager!) Erica Ortiz: An Energetic Advocate for Women in Drag Racing

Check out this feature on Horsepower & Heels driver and founder, Erica Ortiz on Sharp Heels.   The article talks about being a female racecar driver and what work Horsepower & Heels is doing to try and empower women competing in motorsports.

SharpHeels LogoSharpHeels.com– Horsepower & Heels

Sharp Heels is a career, fashion and lifestyle website driven by a community of intelligent, dynamic women offering guidance and inspiration for professional women.

Published Online: March 26, 2015

Block is in!

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Had a special delivery to my shop today.

Ford Racing 460 Block is In!

Block is in

Time to get started assembling my engine program again!

I’m all kinds of giddy now! Time to get to work on getting this car back on the track where it belongs!

Next up, I’ll need to do some traveling to get the car moved around, pick up some parts and get some other balls rolling in the engine department.

Feels good to have a little bit of progress happening with the Horsepower & Heels Racecar.

Event: Nails and Details, 8/12/12

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Horsepower & Heels driver Erica Ortiz, recently helped create the inaugural Nails and Details program at the Woody Anderson Ford Fayetteville, TN location.

The event was designed by women for women, and focused on all of the important vehicle maintenance and safety information that owners need to know to protect their investments.     The program helps explain complicated and confusing ownership questions, and educates consumers on the importance of proper service and maintenance.

In addition to developing the program agenda items, Erica led several break-out sessions on Basic Vehicle Maintenance and Service Intervals for the attendees.

The Nails and Details program was so well-received, that it is scheduled to be duplicated at the other Woody Anderson locations and made into an annual event.

Check out some photos from the event by scrolling through below.

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Nails and Details at Woody Anderson

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Nails and Details at Woody AndersonAs a Service Advisor at Woody Anderson Ford,  my job is to ensure that we take care of your vehicle and protect both your investment and keep your family safe on the road.

With women accounting for over 65% of the dealership customer base, its alarming to know that 85% of women are not happy with the service they receive.

That’s why I’m proud to be involved in a new program this Saturday, at our Fayetteville, TN location.    Called “Nails and Details”, its a special event for ladies designed to empower women to feel knowledgeable about the care of their vehicle.   Created by women, the program will go over Basic Maintenance, the Service Experience, Roadside Safety and will feature two live demonstrations of the standard service and safety inspection we do for every vehicle.

Its been awhile since I had to speak publicly, but I’m excited about this program and looking forward to chatting with ladies and answering their questions.

We will be giving away all kinds of prizes, and all makes/models are welcome.   Stop by if you have the chance and see us!

 

Promo Shoot: Huntsville Times 4/12/12

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Horsepower & Heels driver Erica Ortiz’s second hobby is also a fast-paced adrenaline feeding sport.

These series of photos were featured in  GO Magazine on 4/12/12, by Huntsville Times photographer Eric Schultz.

As eRacer X for the Dixie Derby Girls Flat Track Roller Derby team in Huntsville, AL, Erica is able to mix her two favorite passions.

While the Pro Mod was down for the rebuild, Erica needed another outlet to keep her active.   Roller derby was just the answer!  Follow some of her roller derby adventures on her blog, eRacer X Files.

 

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