🏎️NEW | StreetGRIP C2/C3 Corvette Systems from Ridetech🏁

October 28, 2025 by Motortopia Staff

• 1963-1967 C2 Corvette
• 1968-1982 C3 Corvette

ZERO REGRETS | A Classic ’64 Cadillac Gets Brought Up to Speed

February 24, 2022 by JIM SMART

Cadillac has always been the highest standard of American automotive excellence. If you own and drive a classic or showroom-new Cadillac, you’re waltzing through high cotton and enjoying the good life. Cadillac Coupe DeVille dates back to 1949 during those first post-war boom years when America was on the rise and euphoria was in abundance. The U.S. and its allies had won the war and the only way was up. With that rush of excitement were jobs, cash flow and high-end domestic luxury cars.

Apolo’s motivation here isn’t your grandpa’s land yacht DeVille sporting a stodgy cast-iron 429-ci pushrod V-8 and Rochester four-jet carburetion. This is not only about technology, but a desire to build a cruiser you could pilot anywhere in the country.”

“DeVille” is French for “of the town,” an exquisite ride to be seen in with a massive front bumper and sea of chrome plating that arrived before you did. From 1949-58, the Cadillac DeVille was a glorious big-finned road-going vessel that exuded a commanding presence on the American highway. In 1959-60, DeVille became an incredibly massive wide body with a slippery and overwhelming fin treatment not seen since MISSING TEXT HERE. For 1961, the redesigned DeVille was fresh with a subtle treatment more in line with what was popular in the ’60s. The 1961-64 DeVille really was the last finned Cadillac.

Olympic speed skater and television personality Apolo Anton Ohno has a passion for classic Cadillacs. When he spied this ’64 Coupe DeVille convertible, he understood quickly that his fate was sealed and he had a duty to the breed. Once he had the title in hand, there would be no escaping the dreamy ride he had planned for himself.

It would have to retain the DeVille’s distinctive lines, yet be an edgy work of art. He interviewed the best top ten restoration/custom shops in the country, making the decision to turn his DeVille drop top over to Dave Kindig of Kindig-It Design in Salt Lake City for a little rework time.

Apolo’s motivation here isn’t your grandpa’s land yacht DeVille sporting a stodgy cast-iron 429-ci pushrod V-8 and Rochester four-jet carburetion. This is not only about technology, but a desire to build a cruiser you could pilot anywhere in the country. Beneath the bonnet is GM Performance’s own fuel-injected, plug-and-play Ramjet 502 fat-block for displacement, power and durability. The Ramjet 502 big-block commands our respect thanks to a 4.470 x 4.000-inch bore and stroke, steel crank and forged steel connecting rods, forged pistons, hot hydraulic roller cam, 2.250/1.880-inch valves in lightweight aluminum heads and HEI ignition. Call the Ramjet 502 real Chevy muscle in a tuxedo. This zero regrets Caddy DeVille demonstrates what happens when luxury meets an extraordinary level of creativity.

SPECS

1964 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Convertible

OWNER: Apolo Anton Ohno

BUILDER: Kindig-It Design Salt Lake City, UT

FRAME: Factory original steel boxed and smooth

SUSPENSION: Air Ride Technologies custom rear trailing arms

BRAKES: Six-piston Wilwood 16 ½-inch disc brakes

WHEELS: Custom Curtis Speed 22-inch resembling 17-inch with wide white whitewalls

TIRES: Pirelli 265/35/22

ENGINE: GM Performance Ramjet 502 big-block, deburred castings, 4.470 x 4.000-inch bore/stroke, cast-iron block with a Aluminum GM Performance heads, 2.250/1.880-inch intake/exhaust valves, GM Performance hydraulic roller camshaft, EFI, custom one-off charge tube valve covers, Billet Specialties True Trac accessory drive with twin 145-amp alternators, Flowmaster mufflers, runs on 92-octane pump gas

TRANSMISSION: GM 4L80E with GM removable carrier rear axle

BODY & PAINT: PPG custom urethane paint, one-off mirrors, Kindig smooth custom door handles, custom exterior trim

INTERIOR: Shop: JS Custom Interiors/California Audio Custom Keyston Brothers white leather, Vintage Air climate control system, Creative Controls electronic parking brake, Steele Rubber soft parts, Hydro-Electric convertible top, New Relics window glass, Kinetik batteries, Dakota Digital gauges Olympic Ring pattern, Kicker sound system

Zero EV (UK) and Jaunt Motors (AUS) merge to create a global EV powerhouse!

November 1, 2022 by EV Team

Two of the world’s premier technology companies converting classic cars into electric vehicles – Zero EV based out of Bristol in the UK and Jaunt Motors from Melbourne — have merged to create Fellten.

The new company is now the world’s leading electric conversion systems manufacturer with a presence across three continents. Unveiled at the SEMA show in Las Vegas, the new company is scaling up to meet exponential global demand, establish a facility in North America and continue to lead the industry in quality, safety, reliability, and volume, as well as electric conversion training programs for the automotive industry.

Fellten (Welsh for lightning) designs, engineers, and manufactures bolt-in systems to convert classic cars into electric vehicles.

The merger gives the new company an international supply chain that allows automotive workshops and vehicle restorers across Australia, North America, and Europe to install electric conversion systems designed and developed by Fellten’s world-class team.

Fellten’s electric systems with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) levels of performance and reliability enable cars of any era to be a ‘daily driver’ and not just an enthusiast’s car. Fellten-powered vehicles are re-fitted to improve safety, handling, comfort, usability and performance, and sustainability, all without sacrificing the classic style of the car. 

Fellten has engineered systems for various classic brands and models, starting with Porsche 911s, Classic Minis, and Land Rover Series and Defenders, with more electrification solutions for more classic brands and models coming.

Alongside the electric conversion technology, Fellten has developed City & Guilds-approved training programs. Leaders in up-skilling staff in working with electric vehicles, systems installation, and maintenance for bulk purchases, their team has trained a number of high-profile clients to date, including leading Universities, major Hollywood studios, and other film industry specialists and OEM garage technicians and mechanics across Europe and North America.

The merging of the two autotech leaders will allow Fellten to establish a global presence and build new partnerships with international motoring partners.

ZEE-OH-SIX!

May 24, 2022 by JIM SMART

Blackdog Speed Shop Erects  the Ultimate Street ’Vette

For more than 60 years, Chevrolet’s Corvette has been America’s sports car. Oh sure, there’ve been carlines that have tried to live up to this distinction, including Carroll Shelby’s two-seat Cobra, Ford’s Thunderbird, those short-lived two-seat Shelby Mustang GT350s, and even the Dodge Viper. None have done it for as long or with as much fiery passion as Corvette.

Ford’s Thunderbird was more a personal luxury car with a hearty V-8 in its two-seat days. It remains the darling of Dearborn. Shelby’s lightning-quick Ford 427 Cobra was a British/American hybrid with a Brit body and real American horsepower and it still knows how to shut ’em down. Dodge Viper, though impressive and born of Shelby blood, doesn’t have Corvette’s long-standing legacy or rich V-8 sound.

Blackdog Speed has infused 510 ci into this Z06 with 800 hp available as takeoff rated thrust.”

When Corvette arrived in the early ’50s, first as a concept car, then as an exciting two-seat sports car, it was a ride that elicited envy, long on testosterone, from the masses. Corvette invoked dreams with its slippery lines, twin bucket seats and high-performance engines. It still does. Through the years, Corvette has never wavered from its original mission, which is to be a true high-performance, dream-spinning, two-seat sports car for not only Americans, but also global occupants inspired by the excitement of America’s sports car.

From 1953 to 1982, Chevrolet’s Corvette factory was located on the north side of St. Louis, Missouri. It was a dreary, dark, old-fashioned early 20th century auto factory that bucked and assembled new Corvettes for 29 years. New car buyers had to do without Corvette in 1983 while GM finished building the new state-of- the-art Corvette plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky. That was the only model year Corvette missed completely.

The car splashed across these pages is the Blackdog Speed Shop 510 2006 Z06 sixth-generation Corvette, “created to represent what we believed to be the ultimate street Corvette…” according to Jerry Kalzuna of the Blackdog Speed Shop in Chicagoland. Base ride is a 2006 Z06 Corvette with its all-aluminum V-8. Blackdog Speed has infused 510 ci into this Z06 with 800 hp available as takeoff-rated thrust. GM’s legendary LS series provides the platform for this kind of power without a blower or nitrous, and the damned thing runs on pump gas.

On the ground is the same kind of suspension Blackdog puts on its Corvette GT race cars. We’re talking spherical control arm bearings, which replace factory bushings. Three-way adjustable coil-over shocks deliver precise handling and dampening. What’s more, the 510 ’Vette is composed of Blackdog carbon fiber for weight reduction and even more slippery aerodynamics. The carbon fiber hood has air extractors that draw out excessive under-hood heat, while at the same time imposing downward force to keep this guy glued to the firmament. And there are elements not as obvious: rocker panels, Gurney flaps and a cool rear spoiler that exerts additional downward pressure contribute greatly to handling and stability.

If you’re going to put 800 hp to the pavement, you better have a lot going for you on the ground. A big contribution to extraordinary handling is contact patch from Pirelli 285/30-19 stickies front, and 345/25-20 huggers rear, wrapped around Dymag carbon fiber 19- and 20-inch road wheels. As you might expect, Brembo six-piston binders courting slotted rotors in front and four-piston rear mean the difference between real control and total chaos because they get the job done under the most demanding conditions. The Blackdog 510 Corvette suspension and rolling stock package is about meeting the demand of serious drivers ready to cut canyons and accelerate at breakneck speed—a real driver’s car.

There are those who say nothing could ever replace the small-block Chevy first installed in a new Corvette in 1955. However, those who speak these words are not familiar with the LS series GM V-8s. The LS family offers traditional pushrod function and compact size with incredible short-block and cylinder head technology. Its traditional skirted aluminum block delivers strength for high-revving performance and durability. Think of the Z06’s LS7 7.0L 427 ci as a small-block that acts like a big-block without the weight penalty along with 500-plus hp. The LS7 has a high-tech dry-sump lubrication system for real durability. A magnesium alloy engine cradle offers further weight reduction and strength. Blackdog opts for the LS2 as a platform, thrusting this engine to 800 hp with a 4.200-inch bore and 4.600-inch stroke. Bore and stroke are complemented with custom-ported cylinder heads and a hotter cam.

Working hand in hand with the powertrain and suspension system is an inner world engineered for cruising and competition. Cobra Misano deep, high-back, wraparound bucket seats with diamond stitching mounted on the factory rails yield comfort and security never before seen in Corvette. Simpson restraint harnesses anchored to a Vetteworks Shark Bar provide true security under the toughest driving conditions. This is a high-performance Corvette you wear like a high-end suit. It’s a ride to be seen in and an all-compassing experience to be enjoyed.

SPECS

2006 Z06 Blackdog 510 Corvette

OWNER: Blackdog Speed Shop, Lincolnshire, IL
BUILDER: Blackdog Speed Shop
FRAME: Factory original aluminum
SUSPENSION: Blackdog three-way adjustable coil-overs, rack-and-pinion steering
BRAKES: Six-piston Brembo discs front, four-piston Brembo discs rear
WHEELS: 19-inch Dymag carbon fiber front, 20-inch Dymag carbon fiber rear
ENGINE: 427-ci LS2, 802 hp, 682 ft-lbs torque, custom Wilson induction, custom-ported LS cylinder heads, hotter cam, American Racing
custom headers, Blackdog exhaust system, Burn stainless experimental headers
TRANSMISSION: Tremec ZR-1 six-speed
BODY & PAINT: Blackdog carbon fiber, carbon fiber hood with air extractors shaped to provide more downward pressure at speed, Gurney flaps,rear spoiler
INTERIOR: Cobra Misano wraparound bucket seats, diamond stitching on factory rails, Simpson safety belts

Zach Johnson’s Modern Farming Reality Check!

February 10, 2025 by DUSTIN KORTH

Zach Johnson Shows Us the Realities of Modern Farming

In the world of diesel-powered content and agricultural advocacy, few names are as recognizable as Zach Johnson—better known to his audience as “The Millennial Farmer.” Based in west central Minnesota, Zach, with his wife Becky and three children, farm alongside his father, continuing a proud family tradition while bringing his audience along for the ride through his candid, insightful, and often humorous social media presence.

Zach’s journey to online fame began with a simple mission: to bridge the gap between farmers and consumers by showcasing the realities of modern farming. His YouTube channel, launched in 2016, has since grown into a powerhouse with millions of views and a dedicated following. Through his videos, Zach shares the daily ups and downs of running a family farm, from planting and harvest seasons to the challenges of machinery maintenance. With a natural knack for storytelling and an infectious positivity, he gives viewers an honest look at what it means to be a farmer in today’s world.

What sets Zach apart is his ability to connect with audiences far beyond the agricultural community. His content isn’t just for farmers—it’s for anyone curious about where their food comes from and the hard work that goes into producing it. By breaking down stereotypes and busting myths about farming, Zach has become a powerful voice for American agriculture, shining a positive light on an industry that is often misunderstood.

Off-camera, Zach is as genuine and grounded as he appears online. He’s deeply committed to his family, his community, and the values that drive him both as a farmer and an influencer. Whether he’s advocating for mental health awareness in agriculture or participating in charity events, Zach’s dedication to giving back is as evident as his love for farming.

Zach Johnson is more than just the Millennial Farmer—he’s an ambassador for agriculture, a champion for rural America, and a reminder of the importance of hard work, humility, and humor in everything we do. If you haven’t tuned into his content yet, now’s the time to see why he’s one of the most respected voices in the diesel-powered social media space.

YOUR ONE-STOP C10 SHOPPING LIST

November 17, 2023 by Mike Alexander

California Car Cover Custom-Fit Superweave Truck Covers

Superweave provides premium outdoor, all-weather storage protection. It is California Car Cover’s most UV, water, and weather resistant car and truck cover. The versatile Superweave material features unsurpassed moisture, dust, and pollutant protection. The encapsulation technology goes inside the fabric and around the fibers, resulting in a silky-smooth finish that glides over fine paint finishes. The Superweave car cover fabric is also dust-proof, so it will keep your vehicle clean whether it is stored indoors or out. It remains exceptionally breathable, allowing moisture, condensation, and heat to easily escape from under the car cover. Its unique lightweight design also enables it to fold up to one-third the size of your typical outdoor car and truck cover but does not take away from its ability to protect your automobile’s finish. The material is easy to care for because it is washer and dryer safe. Backed by a four-year limited warranty, the Superweave car and truck cover can be ordered in one or two-tone color combinations. Available in gray, taupe, blue, red, or black. Made in the USA.

California Car Cover Company
818-998-2100
www.calcarcover.com

Total Cost Involved Chassis All-New TCI Chevy K5 Blazer Chassis & Suspension Packages

Transform your 1969-1972 Chevy K5 Blazer into a pro touring or restomod masterpiece with the all-new Total Cost Involved suspension and chassis packages. Experience comfortable daily driving, a personalized stance, and superior handling—all rolled into one beautiful package. Enjoy an industry-unmatched warranty, the shortest lead times, and expert installation support to elevate your build to the next level. Currently, there is a 12-week lead time for chassis orders and a 48-hour lead time for suspension orders. Give the expert team at TCI a call today or visit them online for further information.

Total Cost Involved Chassis & Suspension
866-925-1098
www.totalcostinvolved.com

LEED Brakes Compact C10 Replacement Boosters

LEED Brakes recently launched Power Brake Booster Kits for 1973-1987 Chevrolet and GMC trucks. These Compact-10 Series boosters provide increased engine and wheelwell clearance compared to stock power brake boosters. Each kit is direct fit to your factory firewall, hand-polished, and available in zinc-plated or chrome. Works with most disc/drum and 4-wheel disc brake applications. LEED Brakes has been manufacturing high-quality aftermarket brake products and accessories for muscle cars, classic trucks, street rods, and Jeeps for nearly 20 years. The complete product line includes Disc Brake Conversion Kits, Electric Vacuum Pumps, Master Cylinder kits, Power Brake Booster Kits, and hard-to-find brake accessories that are affordable and easy to install. LEED Brakes offers the most comprehensive aftermarket brake conversion kits on the market; each is a direct fit and as fully assembled as possible. Our knowledgeable staff of industry enthusiasts are always on hand to provide technical and install support for customers.

LEED Brakes
716-852-2139
www.leedbrakes.com

Performance Online 1963-87 Chevy C10, GMC C15 Stage 5 Fully Adjustable Tubular Control Arm & Coilover Suspension Kit

Taking it to the next level, the all new Hi-Performance coilover suspension kit for the 1963-87 Chevy C10 and GMC C15 trucks offers superior handling and performance. The tubular upper control arms incorporate heim-joint adjustability, which vastly improves frontend geometry. The new lower tubular arms include three lower shock positions to tailor your suspension for all driving styles. The frame plate offers two upper shock positions as well to dial in your suspension. All new Aldan Phantom Series single or double adjustable coilovers deliver superior handling and ride quality for a drastic improvement over stock suspension. Aldan’s high tensile coil springs are designed as a direct fit and true stand-alone coilover suspension. Ride height adjustable shock saddle allows adjustment up to a 2-inch drop. The entire system is bolt-on, or you can choose to also weld the frame plates in place. Requires rack-and-pinion steering; not compatible with factory gear box.

Performance Online
800-638-1703
www.performanceonline.com

TMI Products TMI Cruiser Collection Now Available in All-New Saddle Brown

TMI Automotive Products, Inc. introduces the latest addition to its Cruiser Collection: all-new Saddle Brown Vinyl material. This Saddle Brown Vinyl is completely new to TMI, enhancing its already renowned product line. Building on the success of the existing Cruiser range, these seats maintain the same timeless design and budget-friendly pricing while introducing a sophisticated modern upgrade that complements the factory classic truck OE styling. Available in both bucket seat and bench seat configurations, these seats are designed for comfort and seamlessly integrate with your vehicle’s interior. For those who prefer the OE look of a bench seat, this new Saddle Brown Vinyl is also available in both 55-inch and 60-inch Cruiser bench seats. The split-back design of these bench seats allows for easy access to the rear seat or storage area in a truck. They offer moderate bolstering to prevent sliding during cornering while ensuring comfort.

TMI Automotive Products Inc.
888-460-0640
www.tmiproducts.com

Your Guide to EV Conversion Experts Worldwide

June 20, 2024 by EVBG STAFF

EV Specialists Directory Around the World

Interested in having your website featured here?  Contact Jandre@engaged.media to join our curated list of recommended conversion experts.

USA

California

• EVwest.com
• Scorpion-EV.com
• UnpluggedPerformance.com
• EV4unow.com
• SuperCoopers.com/etec
• Bisimoto.com 
• ZelectricMotors.com
• ElectricGT.com
• ZeroLabs.com

West Coast

• LegacyEV.com
• HypercraftUSA.com
• KindredMotorworks.com
• EV-Works.com
• EVpartsSolutions.com
• ConductiveClassics.com
• IntoTheWyld.com
• ClassicCornerGarage.com
• VintageSpeedsters.com

Central

• OhmOnTheRange.org
• InspireEV.com
• E-Musclecars.com 
• ElectroModGarage.com
• Flashdrivemotors.com
• MomentMotors.com
• Farlandcars.com/electric-conversions
• LonestarEVPerformance.com

North East

• ElectrifiedGarage.com
• AmpReVolt.com
• InductiveAuto.com
• DDmotorSystems.com
• SkudakRennsport.com
• BisonEV.com

South East 

• Electrifiedgarage.com
• ECDautodesign.com
• VoltageClassics.com
• FastAndQuiet.com
• Advanced-EV.com
• E-KitCars.com

Canada

• CanEV.com
• NorthAmericanEV.com
• RiiseEV.com
• EpicCarConversions.com
• Ingenext.ca

INTERNATIONAL

UK 

• Fellten.com
• Zero-EV.co.uk
• Sebring-works.com
• ElectricClassicCars.co.uk
• ElectricCarConverts.co.uk
• SilentClassics.co.uk
• RetroElectrics.co.uk
• Electrogenic.co.uk
• Charge.cars
• Everrati.com
• LondonElectricCars.com
• Lunaz.design
• TwistedAutomotive.com
• RBWevCars.com
• Relik-ev.com
• CleanClassics.co.uk
• RetroElectrics.co.uk

Europe

• EVshop.eu/en
• EVeurope.eu/en
• Tolv-Systems.com/en
• Retrofuture-EV.com/en
• Transition-One.fr/en

Australia

• Fellten.com
• JauntMotors.com
• ElectricDreamMachine.com.au
• UniqueEVs.com.au
• TractionEV.com
• Electrogusto.com.au
• AustralianEVs.com.au
• OZDIYelectricVehicles.com

South America

Columbia

• evco.com

Join the Growing EV Certification Network

Legacy EV
602-518-3233
legacyev.com

Wyld Garage
602-769-3798
www.intothewyld.com

Gateway Bronco
314-302-6988
www.gatewaybronco.com

Impatient Creations
205-664-1447
impatientcreationsinc.com

Old Town Auto
360-560-7435
otacustoms.com

JellyBean Autocrafters
604-427-4167
jellybeanautocrafters.com

Future Electrics
306-370-8058
futureelectrics.ca

EVOD Industries
760-737-0046
evodindustries.com

Washougal Custom Classics
360-607-9082
facebook.com/washougalcustomclassics

EV Manufacturers Directory

• holleyhighvoltage.com
• Fellten.com
• besen-group.com
• cascadiamotion.com
• revoltsystems.com
• torquetrends.com
• curtisinstruments.com
• go-ev.com
• orionbms.com
• 057tech.com
• evcomponents.com
• aemelectronics.com
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Your 2024 Guide to National Car and Truck Events Across North America

October 2, 2024 by STREET TRUCKS STAFF

2024 National Event Schedule 

JUL

July 12-13

Southeastern GM Truck Nats
Lebanon, TN
www.gmtruckshow.com

July 12-14

Southern Tradition Canton, GA
www.southerntraditionshow.com
@southerntraditionshow

AUG

August 3

OBS Summit Gainesville, GA
@obs_summit

August 9-11

Sparks Show Sevierville, TN
www.thesparksshow.com
@the_sparks_show

August 24

Northern Showdown Ontario, Canada
@northernshowdown

August 31

Blood Drag Clarkesville, GA
www.blooddrag.com
@blooddrag

SEP

September 6-7

Triple Crown of Rodding Lebanon, TN
www.triplecrownofrodding.com
@triplecrownofrodding

September 6-8

Lifted Truck Nationals Jay, OK
www.liftedtrucknationals.com
@liftedtrucknationals

September 12-14

Smoky Mountain Truck Fest Sevierville, TN
www.smokymountaintruckfest
@smokymtntruckfest

OCT

October 4-6

Showdown in the Valley Maggie Valley, NC
www.showdowninthevalley.com
@show_down_in_the_valley

October 18-19

C10 Fall Revival Denton, NC
www.c10fallrevival.com
@c10_fallrevival

October 18-20

Last Resort Show Jennings, LA
www.lastresortshow.com
@lastresortshow

NOV

November 5-8

SEMA Show
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, NV
www.semashow.com

November 22-23

Motortopia Showoff Car and Truck Show
Martin County High School Stuart, FL
www.showoffseries.com

2024 Goodguys Event Schedule

July 5-7

33rd Speedway Motors Heartland Nationals
Des Moines

July 12-14 

26th Summit Racing Nationals
Columbus, OH

July 26-28

36th Groit’s Garage Pacific Northwest Nationals
Puyallup, WA

August 23-25

37th West Coast Nationals
Pleasanton, CA

September 6-8

26th Grundy Insurance Colorado Nationals
Loveland, CO

September 27-29

31st Summit Racing Lone Star Nationals
Fort Worth, TX

November 9-10

34th Fuel Curve Autumn Get-Together
Pleasanton, CA

November 15-17

27th Speedway Motors Southwest Nationals
Scottsdale, AZ

YOU WON’T BELIEVE THE JAW-DROPPING NEW LIGHTS SPYDER AUTO JUST DROPPED FOR PETERBILT

March 24, 2025 by Motortopia Staff

City of Industry, CA – March 3rd 2025
Spyder Auto, a leader in aftermarket automotive lighting solutions, is excited to introduce its all-new headlight designed specifically for Peterbilt trucks.
Engineered for both superior visibility and sleek aesthetics, Spyder Auto’s latest headlight promises to enhance the performance and appearance of any Peterbilt vehicle.
*For fitment information visit our website*
Key Features:
1. LED Light Bar: The integrated LED running light bar further elevates the headlight’s functionality. With its ultra-bright, energy-efficient LEDs, the running light bar provides constant illumination for increased visibility, helping drivers stand out on the road. The light bar is designed to complement the truck’s bold styling while adding an extra layer of safety, ensuring that Peterbilt trucks are visible even in challenging driving conditions.

2. Sequential Turn Signal: Spyder Auto’s Peterbilt headlight features a full LED sequential turn signal that adds a modern, dynamic touch to your truck’s ap- pearance. The sequential turn signal lights up in a smooth, flowing pattern, of- fering both a high-tech look and improved visibility when signaling turns. This unique feature not only enhances the truck’s style but also increases road safety by making your intentions clearer to surrounding drivers.

Yokohama Named ‘Official Tire’ of New Mustang Cup Series

February 19, 2025 by Motortopia Staff

SANTA ANA, CA. – (Feb. 12, 2025) –Yokohama Tire announced today it’s been named the Official Tire of Mustang Cup, a new six-round race series sanctioned by USAC. The series debuts April 11-13 at NOLA Motorsports Park in Avondale, LA. Each 500hp+ Ford Performance-engineered Mustang Dark Horse R will boast Yokohama’s ADVAN^® A005 slicks or A006 wet racing tires, ensuring top performance for the one-make series.

Unique to Mustang Cup is the optional two-driver format. Each race in a doubleheader format will count towards separate championships – the Miles Cup and Parnelli Cup – allowing two-driver teams to pursue separate championships or one driver to compete in both. Each Mustang Cup stop on the schedule will feature two 15-minute qualifying sessions and two 40-minute races with one qualifying session and one race dedicated to each championship.

“Yokohama is proud to be the exclusive spec tire and supplier for the inaugural Mustang Cup season,” said Andrew Briggs, Yokohama Tire’s VP of marketing and product management. “This new partnership with Ford Performance highlights our shared commitment to motorsports excellence. It’s exciting to see how our ADVAN A005s enhance the performance and handling of the extraordinary Mustang Dark Horse R.”

“The A005 is a max-grip tire that’s purpose-built for racing, delivering impressively fast lap times and predictable handling built upon the foundation of a decades-long legacy in motorsports,” said Patricia Wall, Yokohama’s motorsports senior manager.

“Yokohama brings a remarkable team of engineers to the table,” said Kevin Groot, Ford Performance Motorsports sports car programs manager. “They are out there at the track with us, working with us, to create the product that we need. We are super excited to partner with them.”

“We are very excited to continue our long-standing partnership with Yokohama Tire as the exclusive tire provider for the new Mustang Cup Series,” said Kevin Miller, president & CEO of USAC. “Yokohama has consistently delivered exceptional performance, reliability, and innovation, which are critical to the competitive edge and safety of our drivers. Their commitment to excellence aligns perfectly with the spirit of the Mustang Cup, and we look forward to building on this collaboration as we embark on this exciting new chapter.”

2025 Mustang Cup schedule:

— April 11 – April 13, NOLA Motorsports Park, Avondale, LA

— May 16 – May 18, Circuit Of The Americas, Austin, TX

— July 4 – July 6, Ozarks International Raceway, Gravois Mills, MO

— August 8 – August 10, Road America, Elkhart Lake, WI

— October 17 – October 18, Lime Rock Park, Lakeville, CT

— November 7 – November 9, Virginia International Raceway, Alton, VA

For more information on Yokohama’s participation in the Mustang Cup, visit

https://www.yokohamatire.com/motorsports/on-road/mustang-cup

The official Ford Mustang Cup website is https://performance.ford.com/motorsport/mustang-cup.

Besides Mustang Cup, Yokohama’s extensive list of 2025 North American-based motorsports activities – both on- and off-road – includes Porsche Endurance Challenge, Porsche Sprint Challenge North America by Yokohama, Porsche Sprint Challenge USA West by Yokohama, Porsche Carrera Cup North America, Subaru Motorsports USA sponsorship, Pikes Peak GT4 Trophy by Yokohama, Yokohama Tire King of the Hammers Every Man Challenge Race, Championship Off-Road Series, SCORE and the TrophyLite Series.