ANAHEIM, CA., October 4, 1989… Just two short weeks after the Atlanta event, the Saleen Mustangs were again on the racetrack, this time at Blackhawk Farms Raceway in Rockton, Illinois for a three-hour enduro, the first professional race at this facility. Steve Saleen was on hand for his last drive of the season in the … Continue reading THE BIG CHILL – COOL WEATHER, HOT BRAKES
ANAHEIM, CA., August 28, 1989… Night racing was the order of the month. But the month began in Connecticut at Lime Rock Park on August 5th. The Saleen Mustangs #19 and #29 were prepared for a three-hour enduro. With a total of eight lead changes, Dorsey Schroeder and Paul Dallenbach finished only 20 seconds behind … Continue reading HOT AUGUST NIGHTS
SALEEN AUTOSPORT 4955 E. HUNTER AVENUE ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA 92807 (714) 777-1033 Contact: Elizabeth Summar “THE CALIFORNIA EDITION” ANAHEIM, CA, August 1, 1989… Saleen Autosport in conjunction with Ford Motor Company, San Jose District Office, recently showcased the Saleen Autosport “California Edition” Mustang GT at Sears Point International Raceway, in Sonoma, California. The occasion was the … Continue reading THE CALIFORNIA EDITION
SEARS POINT, CA., MAY 6, 1989… Saleen Autosport and General Tire ran two Saleen Mustangs at Sears Point international Raceway in the SCCA Escort Endurance Championship season-opener. Steve Saleen and Rick Titus drove the #20 Saleen Mustang in the three hour race while Kees Nierop, Calvin Fish, and Paul Dallenbach each piloted car #19. The … Continue reading SALEEN AUTOSPORT – RACES AT SEASON-OPENER
ANAHEIM, CA., April 17, 1989… For the 1989 season, Sateen Autosport and General Tire are proud to announce their sponsorship of John Ames in the SCCA Solo I, Solo II, and Pro Solo racing series. John won the Stock 5 championship for all three series last season in his blue Mustang LX. Despite the popularity … Continue reading SALEEN AUTOSPORT/GENERAL TIRE TO SPONSOR JOHN AMES’ SOLO EFFORT
FORD MOTOR COMPANY will be taking on the challenge again in 1989 with Autosport team. The Saleen Mustangs and Sportrucks will serve to confirm Ford’s performance, endurance, and reliability standards in head to head competition with manufacturers. GENERAL TIRE is back this year with its General Tire Performance Team. Saleen Autosport carries the team colors … Continue reading SPONSOR LISTING 1989
ANAHEIM, CA., February 27, 1989… Saleen Autosport is back and ready for the new year in the SCCA Escort Endurance Showroom Stock Series and the Racetruck Challenge. “Our winter has been very busy but very productive,” said Steve Saleen, President of Saleen Autosport and designer of the Saleen Mustang and Sportruck. “We have aligned ourselves … Continue reading WE ARE BACK
ANAHEIM, CA., September 9, 1988… The Saleen Mustang team has recently completed a back-to-back confrontation with the rain and the Chevy’s. Road-America was the first stop on August 27 for an inaugural appearance for the Escort Endurance Championship. Saleen Autosport also welcomed for an inaugural appearance with the team, two very talented drivers from Brazil. … Continue reading RAIN AND MORE RAIN
August 9, 1988 – Boston, Massachusetts – Saleen Autosport introduces the 1989 Saleen Mustang SSC prototype, the newest edition to an already rare breed. This special limited edition of the Saleen Mustang is backed by approximately 300 HP as well as additional high performance capabilities expected of the Saleen Mustang. The Saleen Mustang SSC, to … Continue reading SALEEN AUTOSPORT TO INTRODUCE MUSTANG SSC
ANAHEIM, CA., July 18,1988… Saleen Autosport brought the whole show to town for the Pepsi Grand Prix at Brainerd International Raceway, July 16 and 17. The three Saleen Mustangs were scheduled for a 3-hour event in the SCCA Escort Endurance Series on Saturday and the two Saleen Sportrucks for the Coors Racetruck on Sunday. The … Continue reading THE PEPSI GRAND PRIX
