NMRA Columbus 2002

May 3, 2002 // by Horsepower & Heels

New Turbocharged Drag Radial Entry

After a great run with her Paxton Novi 2000 supercharged entry, racer Erica Ortiz and the Horsepower & Heels team switched power plants to a turbocharged combination.

NMRA Columbus 2002

The National Mustang Racer’s Association (NMRA) Columbus event was the debut of Erica’s new turbocharged drag radial combination. Without time between swaps, Erica had the task of testing the new car straight off the trailer. The car responded well, running a 9.73 @ 145.17mph, and performed consistently throughout the weekend. Qualifying #8, she took a first round exit to Peter Champani, another Drag Radial competitor.

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2001 Ford Power Festival | MM&FF

March 1, 2002 // by Horsepower & Heels

Horsepower & Heels founder Erica Ortiz took on the EFI Renegade class at the 2001 Moroso Ford Power Festival. Her black 1991 Mustang LX Coupe was equipped with a 306 cubic inch, Novi 2000 supercharged powerplant, and a Sundancer Performance AOD transmission.

Although Erica was out-powered and exited in the 1st round, she put together a string of consistent, low 10 second passes. Her 2002 plans include some NMRA Drag Radial competition and FFW True Street events.

2001 Ford Power Festival

Muscle Mustangs and Fast Fords
Written by: Michael Johnson
Published: March 2002

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