Horsepower & Heels In the News

Read the latest news articles, features and interviews about the Horsepower and Heels Racing team. See what they're saying about Erica Ortiz and the team!

StangTV.com – Mustang Girl Monday

April 6, 2015 // by Horsepower & Heels

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

StangTV.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

March 31, 2015 // by Horsepower & Heels

Erica Ortiz is ready for her return in Pro Mod!

Erica 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

March 26, 2015 // by Horsepower & Heels

SharpHeels feature Horsepower and Heels — SharpHeels.com Feature on Horsepower & Heels

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.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

Drag Racing Online– Ortiz looking for Sponsorship

November 15, 2014 // by Horsepower & Heels

Drag Racing Online – Ortiz Looking For Sponsorship

November 14, 2014

A small mention in the Agent 1320 column about Erica’s plans to secure sponsorship for Horsepower & Heels found on online drag racing magazine, Drag Racing Online.

Published November 14, 2014

DRO Agent 1320 Erica Ortiz — Drag Racing Online 11/14/14

Cold Hard Art – Twin Turbo Mustang

March 27, 2011 // by Horsepower & Heels

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.

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Gearbox Magazine Feature

February 17, 2011 // by Horsepower & Heels

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

April 16, 2010 // by Horsepower & Heels

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.

AIM HIGH: Extraordinary Stories of Hispanic and Latina Women

December 1, 2009 // by Horsepower & Heels

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