“A groundbreaking entry-level racing platform starting the spring of 2025, which bridges the gap between Ford Performance Driving Experiences and the Mustang Challenge. The Mustang Cup offers a professionally organized, club-level racing environment for novice and hobby racers to develop the fundamentals of organized racing on private USAC operated race weekends, alongside other USAC series and events.
The new series, set to debut in 2025, will act as a starting point in the Ford Performance sports car racing pyramid for novice racers.
Each race weekend will feature three 30-minute practice sessions, two separate 15-minute qualifying sessions and two 40-minute races.” – Ford Performance
In the 2025 inaugural USAC Mustang Cup season, Paley Motorsport has supported Will Lucas in the DH class and Nick Smither in the DHL class. Both drivers are currently leading their respective championships in both the Miles and Parnelli Cup. To date, Paley Motorsport drivers have scored 8 wins in the USAC Mustang Cup from just the first three events.
Established in 1950, Sebring International Raceway is the birthplace of American endurance racing and is North America’s oldest, permanent road racing facility. Home to the Sebring 12 Hours, this track has also hosted IMSA, F1, the 24H Series, and WEC. *Results listed below are the team’s best results from each race of the weekend.*
Opened in 2012, Circuit of The Americas is a world-class facility located in Austin, Texas, and the first purpose-built Grand Prix track in the United States. Its 3.4-mile layout features 20 corners, dramatic elevation changes, and a signature uphill Turn 1. COTA has hosted Formula 1, MotoGP, IMSA, WEC, and countless other international events, quickly becoming a modern icon in global motorsport.
Virginia International Raceway (VIR) is a renowned road course situated on the Virginia-North Carolina border. Spanning 3.27 miles, the track has hosted a variety of prestigious racing series, including IMSA, F4 U.S. Championship, Formula Regional Americs, SRO, Moto America, and the SVRA SpeedTour. Known for its rich history and challenging layout, VIR remains a cornerstone of motorsports in the region, attracting top-level competition and enthusiasts alike.
One of the fastest permanent racing circuits in the world, Road America, is a 4.048 mile long, 14 turn track located near Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Situated on 640 natural acres of rolling hills in Wisconsin’s Kettle Moraine, “America’s National Park of Speed™” is one of America’s longest lasting tracks since its construction in mid-50’s.
One of the world’s most thrilling and fast road courses, Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta is a 2.54-mile, 12-turn track located near Braselton, Georgia. Carved out of the rolling hills and red clay of Northeast Georgia on 750 scenic acres, this famous venue has challenged top racers since its construction in 1969.
