1973: Steve’s First Racing Win
August 19th, 1973: Riverside International Raceway, Riverside, California. Steve Saleen enters his first sports car race with his Ford Mustang and wins!
1972: Steve’s Mustang Passion Expands
Steve’s passion for Mustangs is unwavered as he purchases another Shelby GT350 for $300 and tows it to the same spot where he wrecked his last Mustang for its inaugural drive.
1971: Racing is for tracks
On July 6th, 1971, Steve learns that racing is for the track when he drives his Shelby GT350 off a cliff in Turnbull Canyon in Whittier, California. Steve spends months recovering from his injuries.
1970: Honing his skills
Steve continues to hone his driving skills.
1970: Steve continues to modify his GT350
Steve once again repaints his car to Candy Apple Red with gold stripes.