SOUTH EAST USA WHEELS EVENTS-Car and Motorcycle Events Calendar
Your Free Internet Calendar For All Events On Wheels
Steve Saleen
Saleen formed Saleen Autosport in 1983 and set to building the first Saleen Mustang, equipped with special
aerodynamic, suspension and handling packages and a completely
redesigned interior. The car was completed in 1984 and was immediately tested against the world’s top sports cars with great success, finishing first in its class at the Mosport 24-hour race that year.
In 1995, Saleen formed a race team with comedian Tim Allen and fellow race driver Bob Bondurant, called Saleen/Allen "RRR" Speedlab (the name "RRR" was a play on Allen's "arr arr arr" grunt which had become his trademark in both stand-up comedy and on his television show, Home Improvement). The team raced Saleen Mustangs in the SCCA World Challenge, with Saleen and Allen themselves as the drivers.
In 1996, Saleen was (along with Carroll Shelby) inducted into the Mustang Hall of Fame.[1]
In March 2007 Steve Saleen resigned from Saleen, Inc. the company he founded in 1984, to pursue other business opportunities in the automotive sector.
On March 13, 2008 Steve Saleen announced the formation of “SMS Supercars”,Lifestyle Performance Automobiles. Through the years of building the
reputation behind each automotive company brand, Saleen maintained close
participation throughout product development, sales and marketing. He
announced that the focus of SMS is with the high-end of the American
Muscle Car and Global Supercar markets. In April 2009, Saleen announced
that SMS Supercars will voluntarily honor the warranties of vehicles
manufactured by the now-defunct Saleen, Inc.
Views: 29
Comment
Birthdays
Blog Posts
A Bite of History: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL
A Bite of History: by Mike Thies
1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL
Introduced in late 1966 for a short, single-year production run, the 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL holds a special place in the “Pagoda” lineage (W113 series) as the rarest variant, with only about 5,196 units built. Positioned between the earlier 230SL and the later 280SL, the 250SL…
ContinuePosted by Michael Thies on August 14, 2025 at 7:30pm
A Bite of History: American Bantam “Woody” Station Wagon by Mike Thies
A Bite of History: by Mike Thies
American Bantam “Woody” Station Wagon
The American Bantam Car Company was a small but innovative automaker based in Butler, Pennsylvania. Originally established as American Austin in the 1920s to produce miniature cars under license from the British Austin Motor Company, the firm reorganized…
ContinuePosted by Michael Thies on August 2, 2025 at 8:00pm — 1 Comment
A Bite of History: 1958 Porsche 356 Speedster
A Bite of History: by Mike Thies
1958 Porsche 356 Speedster
The 1958 Porsche 356 Speedster marks the swan song of one of Porsche’s most iconic and minimalist models. Originally introduced in 1954 at the urging of U.S. importer Max Hoffman, the Speedster was designed to be a low cost, lightweight, stripped-down entry sports car that could double as a weekend racer, especially for the California sports car scene. With its low windshield,…
ContinuePosted by Michael Thies on July 14, 2025 at 5:22pm
A Bite of History: 1948 Rover P3 Saloon
A Bite of History: by Mike Thies
1948 Rover P3 Saloon
The 1948 Rover P3 Saloon marked a pivotal moment in the evolution of British motoring. Introduced in the immediate aftermath of World War II, the P3 was a bridge between prewar craftsmanship and the modern engineering ethos that would come to define Rover’s future. Although its styling retained many traditional elements, including an upright grille, separate fenders, and rear-hinged front…
ContinuePosted by Michael Thies on July 14, 2025 at 8:39am
© 2025 Created by Global Wheels Events.
Powered by
You need to be a member of SOUTH EAST USA WHEELS EVENTS-Car and Motorcycle Events Calendar to add comments!
Join SOUTH EAST USA WHEELS EVENTS-Car and Motorcycle Events Calendar