By: PEDRO ARRAIS on November 17, 2006 Original Article: WINNIPEG FREE PRESS (MB) In variations from mild to wild, this retro Ford delivers fun, value The venerable Ford Mustang is an unusual car — a throwback to the simpler ’60s’, when gas prices were low and horsepower high. It has endured, even prospered, virtually unchallenged … Continue reading MUSTANG A MODERN THROWBACK
By: N.A. on November 11, 2006 Original Article: PRESS, THE IN BRIEF–DRIVE Steve Saleen, founder of Ford tuner Saleen Inc, says he recently spoke with new Ford CEO Alan Mullally, who said the 2009 Mustang will not be a complete redesign, but more a facelift of the existing model. The overall body shape is expected … Continue reading MUSTANG FACELIFT
By: DAVE DEWITTE on November 10, 2006 Original Article: GAZETTE, THE (CEDAR RAPIDS, IA) Nov. 10–Rob Bertling, the new owner of Tires Plus in Coralville, has never doubted the conventional business wisdom that you have to believe in yourself, and “keep the vision.” “You stay the course, and no matter what comes you have to … Continue reading TIRE VISION
Drivers Ayari & Hernandez Sweep Pole Positions & Wins FFSA GT IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire/ — Drivers Soheil Ayari and Bruno Hernandez in their #9 Saleen S7R, not only secured both pole positions, they also won both races at Le Mans this past weekend. This is an outstanding finish to the 2006 FFSA GT … Continue reading TEAM SALEEN/ORECA’S S7R CLINCHES CHAMPIONSHIP AT LE MANS
Drivers Jarek Janis, Sascha Bert & Andrea Montermini Win in Budapest, Hungary IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ — In their #9 Saleen S7R Zakspeed, drivers Janis, Bert and Montermini made their way through the pack of Aston Martin, Corvette, Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati racers to Victory Lane completing 102 laps in just over 3 hours … Continue reading SALEEN ZAKSPEED S7R CAPTURES THE POLE & VICTORY
Saleen, Inc. is pleased to announce recent organizational additions and promotions to the Executive Staff. Founder and Vice Chairman, Steve Saleen and President Brian Walsh recently made the following announcements. Michael Simmons — Chief Marketing & Sales Officer Michael Simmons joined Saleen effective October 1, 2006. In this newly created and diverse position, Michael is … Continue reading SALEEN, INC. ANNOUNCES ORGANIZATIONAL GROWTH IN THEIR EXECUTIVE STAFF
Saleen’s In-House Design Department Grows In a company press release today, it was announced that Phil Frank, long time Saleen design consultant formally joined Saleen as Vice President of Design at the beginning of September. Phil will work closely with Steve Saleen on strategic design for all future vehicles. Familiar with the Saleen organization, Phil … Continue reading PHIL FRANK JOINS SALEEN’S EXECUTIVE STAFF
By: RUSSELL ATKINS on October 5, 2006 Original Article: COVENTRY EVENING TELEGRAPH Sportscar ace Derbyshire drops hint with two top performances Jamie Derbyshire may be on the lookout for employment for next year, but a brace of superb performances of late will have done his cause no harm at all. The Warwickshire sportscar ace scored his … Continue reading MOTORSPORT: JOY AS JAMIE FINISHES ON HIGH NOTE
By: N.A. on September 20, 2006 Original Article: LINCOLNSHIRE ECHO The Balfe Motorsport team managed to take one championship point at Mugello, in Italy, at the weekend. The latest round of the FIA GT Championship started well for the NetJets.com-backed squad, with Shaun Balfe initially holding a front-row position throughout the first 15-minutes of the … Continue reading BALFE TEAM OVERCOME PROBLEMS
By: JUSTIN KAEHLER on September 11, 2006 Original Article: IGN.COM High performance Mustangs take over Orange County Ford tuner/supercar builder Saleen shut down a few Orange County streets and opened the doors to its headquarters for its 10th annual open house/car show. Saleen (the company) let the Saleen Owners and Enthusiasts Club (SOEC) take over … Continue reading SALEEN MADNESS