From just a few photos of the uncompleted car, Tom Patsis of Cold Hard Art created an incredibly detailed metal sculpture of the Horsepower & Heels Racing Mustang. Everything down to the finest little accent is represented with accuracy.
[imagebrowser id=32]Multimedia Archives
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!
Gearbox Magazine Feature
Check out this quick interview with Gearbox Magazine!
Gearbox is an online enthusiast magazine. The interview discusses the Horsepower & Heels Mustang Build, difficulties in the tough economy and the impact on Erica Ortiz’s race career.
http://www.gearboxmagazine.com/erica-ortiz-2007-pro-mod-mustang/
Published Online: Feb 11, 2011
MD Radio Baynet
Sometimes you just accidentally stumble upon a good PR interview.
That’s exactly what happened when Erica was in Las Vegas on business. While at breakfast in the NASCAR cafe in the Sahara hotel and casino, she meets John Hunt from MD Radio The Baynet.
Here’s a shot of the impromptu remote MD station in the NASCAR cafe during the breakfast.
Promo Shoot: Bob Sykes Photography
Some updated head shots for Horsepower & Heels driver Erica Ortiz courtesy of close friend Bob Sykes. Scroll through the whole gallery below.
[imagebrowser id=13]AIM HIGH: Extraordinary Stories of Hispanic and Latina Women
Horsepower & Heels driver Erica Ortiz is featured in the first edition hardcover book, Aim High: Extraordinary Stories of Hispanic and Latina Women.
Aim High: Extraordinary Stories of Hispanic and Latina Women is a book that offers hope and inspiration. Author Laura Contreras-Rowe traveled the country meeting and interviewing inspirational and amazing Hispanic and Latina women. This book features 33 thought-provoking positive role models from all over the country and from different professional backgrounds to tell their story, delivering a powerful message that despite financial challenges, family obligations and horrific environment or events: a young Hispanic or Latina woman can succeed to astounding heights with courage and tenacity.
Horsepower & Heels driver Erica Ortiz had the honor of being recognized in the book.
May 2010 International Latino Book Awards
1st Place in Best Gift Book
2nd Place in Best Cover Design
Honorable Mention/3rd Place for The Mariposa Award for Best First Time Book
2010 IPPY-Independent Publishers Book Award
Gold/1st Place in Best Non-Fiction Multicultural Juvenile/Youth/Young Adult
Aim High: Extraordinary Stories of Hispanic and Latina Women
(Amazon Affiliate Link)
Publisher: Laura Contreras Rowe, Inc; 1st edition (2009)
ISBN-10: 0984246304
ISBN-13: 978-0984246304
Pit Crew Conversations
Horsepower & Heels driver Erica Ortiz was a guest on the Pit Crew Conversations podcast by Parent Driven Schools.
2007 Mustang Build-up
A long and tedious process, Erica was able to make some serious upgrades to the Horsepower & Heels Racecar. Starting with a new body, the Thunderbird is replaced by a fiberglass VFN 2007 Mustang body. The engine program also receives a serious jumpstart.
[imagebrowser id=12]Horsepower & Heels TV: Chatting Ashley Force Hood
Kicking off Season 2 of Horsepower & Heels TV, Erica had a chance to sit down with NHRA Nitro Funny Car driver Ashley Force-Hood to chat about how the newlywed manages the unique aspect of being a woman in the sport.
(Horsepower & Heels TV: Chatting with Ashley Force-Hood)
Ortiz back on track for 2009
Drag Stock Photo Montage
Erica Ortiz was featured in a photo montage of the ADRL Drag Stock Event in the series’ magazine, Adrenaline.