About the Mustang Cup

The Mustang Cup is an entry-level, one-make racing series introduced by Ford Performance, designed for novice and hobby racers. It serves as the first step in Ford’s sports car racing ladder, providing a professionally organized, club-level competition.

The series features the Mustang Dark Horse R, a track-focused race car built to deliver high performance and an exhilarating racing experience.

SERIES OVERVIEW

Unique to Mustang Cup is the option of an optional two-driver format. Each race in a doubleheader format will count towards separate championships – the Miles Cup and Parnelli Cup – allowing two drivers to pursue separate championships or one driver to compete in both.

Drivers with a current club racing license from accredited sanctioning bodies will be recognized and issued a USAC Mustang Cup license. Drivers without a racing license, but who have track experience and wish to race in Mustang Cup, may obtain a nationally recognized club racing license from a number of accredited racing schools, in order to receive an equivalent USAC Mustang Cup license.


Mustang Cup offers flexibility to meet any racer’s goals, whether aiming for advancement to a national championship series or competing at a regional level.

Mustang Cup 2026 SCHEDULE

Round Date Track Location
Round 1 March 6 - 8, 2026 Sebring Int'l Raceway Sebring, FL
Round 2 March 27 - 29, 2026 Barber Motorsports Park Birhingham, AL
Round 3 May 7 - 9, 2026 Circuit of the Americas Austin, TX
Round 4 June 19 - 21, 2026 Virginia International Raceway Alton, VA
Round 5 August 14 - 16, 2026 Road America Elkhart Lake, WI
Round 6 September 11 - 13, 2026 Road Atlanta Brasleton, GA
MUSTANG CUP 2026
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USAC Racing & the Mustang Cup

A Legacy of Speed, A Future of Champions

The United States Auto Club (USAC) has long been a proving ground for some of the greatest racers in motorsports history. Known for its high-intensity, competitive racing, USAC has shaped legends across multiple disciplines, from open-wheel to stock car racing. The Mustang Cup proudly aligns with this legacy, bringing the thrill of USAC-sanctioned racing to Mustang enthusiasts and future champions alike.

What Makes USAC Racing Special?

USAC is more than just a racing organization—it’s a pathway for drivers to develop their skills and compete at the highest level. With a focus on driver talent, vehicle performance, and thrilling competition, USAC events showcase the raw power and precision of motorsport. The Mustang Cup integrates this prestigious sanctioning body into its series, ensuring top-tier competition, official regulations, and a true test of driver ability.

Experience the Mustang Cup in USAC Racing

This season, the Mustang Cup takes its place on the USAC racing calendar, giving drivers and fans a chance to witness Mustang racing at its finest. From iconic oval tracks to high-speed road courses, every event delivers adrenaline-pumping action that embodies the spirit of USAC racing.

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