Jac Haudenschild, the Wild Child, is planning to end his 45-year career in sprint car racing after 72 wins at the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series race. The legendary racer said he plans to drive for Rico Abreu Racing in several select events later this year. He would then retire at the end of the season.
The Wild Child Said It Was Tough to Run His Own Car
After saying that he was going to drive for Abrey a little bit, the Wild Child added that he had run his own car over the last several years, and it was pretty tough to do so. He mentioned that Rico Abreu had always allowed him to drive his car, and now that he is tired of running his own vehicle, Haudenschild could do a little racing with him.
Haudenschild will turn 63 this April, and he has driven for Abreu before. The pair teamed up in the past when Haudenschild claimed the victory in the 2018 Trophy Cup with Abreu’s car at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif.
Haudenschild’s Career Was One of the Greatest In the Sprint Car Racing World
Once Haudenschild hangs up his helmet, it would be the end of one of the most amazing all-time sprint car careers. The Wild Child has more than 300 victories, including in events such as the Gold Cup Race of Champions, the Kings Royal, the Mopar Million, Australia’s Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic, and Ohio’s Eldora Speedway’s inaugural Big One in 1993.
Jac Haudenschild made his debut in racing back in 1974 at age 15. He won his first sprint car feature one year later at Lakeville. It was the first of many for Haudenschild. He said he was going to miss a lot of things and getting in a top-notch race car for his last year was going to feel great to him. The driver said he was looking forward to the races in California and Vegas, as well as both the Kings Royals at Eldora. Haudenschild added that the thing he would miss the most was the fans.
Ford F-150 Series Gets a Revolutionary Redesign in 2021
Ford lovers, rejoice! The 2021 Ford F-150 pickup truck series will soon be released, and there are some changes you might be interested to know beforehand. The F-series has long been a top seller all across the U.S. with over 4 million vehicles sold after Ford released the 13th generation of the 2015-year model, and it seems that trend won’t change with the new models to come.
Not Much New for the Exterior
Switching to an aluminum-intensive body was the last generation’s big change, and Ford is sticking to that decision with the new one. Aside from the same sheet metal, the F-150’s will keep its shape almost the same with some nose changes and new headlights. If you’re a huge fan, you’ll also spot new taillights, but that’s about it for the exterior.
Ford Is Catching up to Ram’s Upscale interiors
It’s no secret Ram has been stealing the spotlight lately with upscale interiors, so Ford will be catching up on that trend for its Limited, King Ranch, and Platinum 2021 models. The interior will now include a standard infotainment display (8 inches) or an optional 15.5-inch display both of which run on Sync 4, Ford’s latest software.
The Raptor will lose its leaf springs for coil ones, and according to rumors, it may run on Mustang Shelby GT500’s 760-hp supercharged 5.2-liter V-8. We’re yet to see. With more model variations than ever, the F-150 series will range from $30,000 to almost $100,000.
The Electric F-150 Enters the Market
Ford is the first car manufacturer to offer a plug-in hybrid in the half-ton-truck market which is pretty revolutionary. The electric motor will be sandwiched between a 10-speed auto and a V-6 turbo. Some even say the company is planning to launch a series of electric trucks a few years after this electric F-150 model. We shall see.