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JR Fastener, Cars-n-Convos, Geezzup Join Cox at Joliet Grand Prix

. Indianapolis racing driver Stephen Cox has finalized a two-race deal with Cole Morgan Racing for the Joliet Grand Prix at Autobahn Country Club near Chicago, June 13-14. The 8+7-hour doubleheader marks the eighth round of the 2026 Champcar Endurance Series schedule at a track where Cox scored podium finishes in 2023 and again in 2025. Cox will pilot the team’s Ford Mustang GT in both races, bringing additional Champcar endurance experience to a squad that has already proven its potential. Cole Morgan Racing made a strong debut at Watkins Glen in late May, winning the D class championship at Read More

2026 Racing Schedule Announced

. Indianapolis racing driver Stephen Cox has announced an eleven-race schedule over seven weekends for the 2026 season, mixing endurance road racing with high-speed straight-line testing aboard Blue Thunder, his 1980 Fox body Mustang. Cox is sponsored by Sopwith Watch Company, Geezzup Collector Cars and Cars-n-Convos.com. The season opens April 11th with the 14 Hours of Daytona, one of the marquee events on the Champcar Endurance Series calendar. Cox returns to the legendary Florida circuit with Allen Martin’s Ford team after competing in multiple endurance events throughout 2024 and 2025, including a national championship run with Wittenauer Racing. From there, Read More

Blue Thunder Update: Doors, Trim and the Home Stretch

. With the dash pad installed and the rear seats freshly reupholstered, it was time to tackle one of the most overlooked components of any Fox body interior restoration: the doors. Anyone who has owned a 1979-86 Mustang knows that the factory door panels are among the first casualties of age. After four-plus decades of elbows, sun damage and general neglect, Blue Thunder’s original panels looked rough. But they were salvageable, and saving original parts is always worth the extra effort when you can. The restoration process was tedious but straightforward. Each panel was sanded down, stripped, treated with soap Read More

Revitalizing a Legend: Blue Thunder’s Interior Overhaul

. Restoring a classic Fox Body Mustang is more than a mechanical project; it is an exercise in preserving automotive history while infusing it with modern performance. Our project car, a 1980 Mustang nicknamed “Blue Thunder,” is currently undergoing a complete interior transformation. This week, we shifted our focus from the engine bay to the cabin, aiming to create a cohesive environment that honors its Ford heritage while adding contemporary comforts. A Fresh Foundation: Dash and Electronics The centerpiece of the new interior is a freshly installed dash pad. Original Fox Body dashboards are notorious for cracking after decades of Read More

Guest Appearance on Classic Car Corner Podcast

Indianapolis racing driver and automotive presenter Stephen Cox is the guest on the new Classic Car Corner Podcast with hosts Jason Paynter and Eric Bensel. The discussion covers topics including Cox’s work at NBC Sports and Motor Trend with Mecum Auctions, his recent auto racing wins and 2024 national title, the best Ford Mustangs ever built, who his favorite motorsports announcers are, Cox’s “Blue Thunder” Fox body Mustang and much more. Listen in at Spotify below, or also on iHeartRadio, iTunes, and wherever your get to enjoy the show! https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/S3XLkxw7SWb Read More

Team Victory at Ozarks Gives Cox 35th Career Win

In a remarkable display of teamwork and determination, Gorilla Sticker Racing gave Stephen Cox his 35th career victory at the Champcar Endurance Series “Show-Me State Showdown” held at Ozarks International Raceway on August 8 and 9. The weekend was nothing short of exhilarating for the team, as they were in contention for class and overall wins on both days from start to finish. On Saturday, the team’s BMW 328i finished strong with a 3rd place overall position, and secured 2nd in C class. However, it was Sunday that truly highlighted their weekend. After an impressive start that saw them take Read More

STA-BIL BMW Finishes 2nd at Gingerman

Competing against one of the deepest fields in the Champcar Endurance Series, the STA-BIL Brand Fuel Stabilizer/JR Fastener/Gorilla Sticker BMW 328i managed a runner-up finish in C class and 3rd overall at Michigan’s Gingerman Raceway on April 12th. Driver Stephen Cox’s endurance racing record at Gingerman has been stellar, posting a win, two second places and one fourth place finish in four tries at the 11-turn, 2.1-mile course. “I love the driving style that this track demands,” Cox said after the race. “It’s filled with sweeping corners and double apex turns and really suites me and (teammates) Barry, Joe and Read More

Wittenauer, Cox Win National Championship in Rain

Wittenauer Racing and Sopwith Motorsports achieved a remarkable feat by securing the national title in the 15-hour championship race of the ChampCar Endurance Series’ F Class division. The event took place at NCM Motorsports Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky, March 15-16, 2025. The team’s experienced roster of drivers included Lee Helpingstine, Ron Morris III, Adrian Willoughby, Dylan Wittenauer, and Stephen Cox who collectively ran the full weekend without putting a tire off course. Wittenauer Racing led every lap in F Class competition and maintained a position within the top three overall during much of the weekend. Despite a lightning storm Read More

Stephen Cox Chases National Championship, March 15-16

Indianapolis driver Stephen Cox is poised for a share of the amateur endurance racing national championship next month with two different teams in the Champcar Endurance Series. In 2024, Cox served as a reserve driver for both ATL Speedwerks in C class and Wittenauer Racing in F class. Remarkably, both teams have qualified for the national championship event scheduled for March 15-16 at NCM Motorsports Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Cox emphasized his limited role with each team, having participated in four events in the 2024 season. “Both of these teams would have been in the title chase with or Read More

Sopwith Meets Sponsors, Teams at PRI

The recent Performance Racing Industry Trade Show held in Indianapolis served as a pivotal platform for industry professionals to convene and exchange insights. Notably, Stephen Cox, a racing driver representing Sopwith Motorsports, utilized this event to engage in critical meetings with his sponsors and business associates. Among those present were representatives from Stifflers Engineering of Mooresville, Indiana, the Champcar Endurance Series, and Tosot Bathica. Additionally, discussions with Wittenauer Racing highlighted collaborative opportunities within the sector. “I just enjoy walking the floor and meeting up with old friends from the industry,” said Cox, who posted 5 victories during the 2024 racing Read More

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