Erica Ortiz's Page

My Home Track? (tell us who your home track is or where you love to race at?)

My home track right now is Huntsville Dragway, but my favorite tracks are Bristol (TN) and Norwalk (OH).

I am a...? (driver, crew, tech, family, crew, company, track, advertiser, media, photographer)

I wear many hats: driver, marketing, crew

My Type/Syle of Racing? (Tell us what type/style of racing you do)

1/4 mile drag racing in Pro Modified

My Horsepower? (Describe your car and specs)

2007 Mustang GT Twin Turbo Big Block Ford with 2000 horsepower.

My Team? (tell us about you and your team/crew)

I have an all-female crew, our team name is Horsepower & Heels Racing

Sponsored?

Yes, Looking

My Bragging Rights... (My stats and wins)

2006-- PRO 5.0

Runner-up, FFW Pro 5.0 2006 Points Championship

Runner-up, FFW Buckeye State Nationals-- Norwalk, OH

#3 qualifier, FFW Old Dominion Nationals-- Richmond, VA

Runner-up, Phenix Motorsports Quick 8-- Phenix City, AL

First female to compete in FFW Pro 5.0

First female in the 6's in Fun Ford Weekend

First female over 200 mph in Fun Ford Weekend

2004-- DRAG RADIAL

Runner-up in the ESX Motorsports Maximum Velocity Female Driver Search

Running a limited schedule, Erica finished 5th in FFW Drag Radial 2004 Points Championship, attending only 3 events.

Gained valuable crew experience with various Pro Modified teams, crewing on the top nitrous entry at the ADRL Dragstock Pro Modified event.

2003-- DRAG RADIAL

Runner-up, FFW Drag Radial 2004 Points Championship

Runner-up, FFW Ford Mustang World Finals -- Ennis, TX

Runner-up, FFW Midwest Nationals -- Cordova, IL

Runner-up, FFW Peach State Nationals -- Commerce, GA

Runner-up, FFW Spring Break Shootout -- Orlando, FL

First female in the 8's on a radial tire

First female over 160 mph on a radial tire

2002-- TRUE STREET/DRAG RADIAL

Champion, FFW Sunshine State Nationals -- Gainesville, FL (true street)

Semi-Finalist, World Ford Challenge -- St. Louis, MO (wild street)

2001-- BRACKET 3/QUICK FORD

Runner up, World Ford Challenge Bracket 3 -- St. Louis, MO (Sunday, 162 car field)

Semi-Finalist, World Ford Challenge Bracket 3 -- St. Louis, MO (Saturday, 168 car field)

What i am doing now? (tell us what you are currently doing now...next race, project...)

Currently finishing updates on the car and preparing for 2009. Seeking sponsors!!!

My Website

http://www.horsepowerandheels.com