November 15, 2016
Stephen Cox Blog Presented by McGunegill Engine Performance
(Part 3 of a 3-part series) John McComb ordered a new car for 1967. The choice was easy. Given his success in the 1966 Group 2 Mustang, he ordered a new notchback for 1967 to pick up where he left off with the Shelby program.
The 1967 Mustang was the model’s first major redesign and the car gained both size and weight. McComb didn’t care for either.
“Even though the ’67 car had a wider track, it was a heavier car, so I don’t really think the wider track helped,” McComb said. “The ’66 car was just a very reliable, quick car. I always thought the ’66 car was better than the ’67 anyway.“
While awaiting delivery of the new car, McComb pulled his old mount out of the garage to start the new season. The 1966 car still ran strong, competing at the Daytona 300 Trans-Am race on February 3, 1967 and in the 24 Hours of Daytona the following day.
Video Re-Cap, Sopwith Wins at Gingerman Raceway
Video re-cap of Sopwith’s win at Gingerman Raceway, Aug 30 2015 Sopwith Motorsports Television Productions ~ Stephen Dale, producer/director Read More
Cox Continues Banner Season with Corvette Team
August 25, 2015
When the green flag falls for back-to-back World Racing League sportscar events at Michigan's Gingerman Raceway this weekend, Stephen Cox will be among four team drivers at the wheel of the #117 Braunschweig Racing Corvette.
America’s Greatest Superspeedway, and Why It Was Never Built
August 10, 2015
In the summer of 1912, it seemed that anything was possible. Land was cheap and plentiful. Gold was money. The motor car was the wonder of the world.
Rocksteady Racing Announces Driver Line-up for Texas World Speedway
May 25, 2015
When Rocksteady Racing takes to the Texas World Speedway road course this weekend in Round 5 of the World Racing League season, it will do so with the services of four experienced drivers hungry for a podium finish.
Cox Joins Rocksteady Racing for Final Event at Texas World Speedway
May 12, 2015
After competing on oval tracks for the past three seasons, Stephen Cox will return to long distance endurance racing this year with the Rocksteady Racing team.
THE RACECAR THAT NEVER WAS: Shelby’s Ultra Rare Group 2 Mustang
May 4, 2015
(Photos by Phillip Pietri, courtesy of Mecum Auctions)
On the morning of May 11, 1966, Carroll Shelby's crew went to work on their sixteenth Shelby Mustang SCCA A Sedan/Group 2 racecar. They would never build another one.
The Untold Story of Can Am’s Most Famous Car, Part V: The Turning Point
July 28, 2014
The Untold Story of Can Am’s Most Famous Car, Part V: The Turning Point
“Mark [Donohue] and the other people behind the Porsche are not lighthearted types. They take the whole thing very seriously.” – Pete Lyons, Road & Track
PARITY ACHIEVED: How the World Racing League Brought Sanity Back to Motorsports
March 31, 2014
I’ve not yet witnessed a World Racing League event. I’ve not driven in one, either. But I know a good idea when I see it, and the World Racing League is a good idea.
UNSCRIPTED: WHAT RACERS THINK OF INDYCAR – Answers from 10 Random Participants at All Levels
March 3, 2014
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“It's all about money nowadays. I don't think it matters about how much talent you've got. It seems like if you've got more money, you get the shot. People like Oriol Servia, he's out of a ride and a talented guy. You've got Alex Tagliani... me... people who could do it. It's really difficult to get funding.”
- Katherine Legge, 2-time Indy 500 starter, to Autoweek magazine