Race Weekend Format
MUSTANG CUP - MILES CUP & PARNELLI CUP
Up to 2 drivers. 1 car. 1 race.
3 30-minute Practice Sessions
2 15-minute Qualifying Sessions (1 for each cup)
2 40-minute Races (1 for each cup)
MUSTANG DARK HORSE R
500 HP
HORSEPOWER
C0yote v8
POWERTRAIN
5.0L
NATURALLY ASPIRATED
The Drivers
Michael Levitas
Michael Levitas is a seasoned racer and team owner who brings decades of sports car experience to the track behind the wheel of the No. 36 Mustang Cup entry for USAC’s one-make series. Known for his passion for racing and leadership with TPC Racing, Levitas combines competitive spirit with a deep understanding of car setup and racecraft, making him a respected competitor in the field as he pilots the #36 Mustang in wheel-to-wheel championship action.
Cliff elliot
Cliff Elliot brings his passion for motorsports to USAC’s Mustang Cup behind the wheel of the No. 65 Mustang Cup entry. Competing in the series’ entry-level one-make platform — where drivers develop road racing skills in Ford Mustang Dark Horse R race cars — Elliot combines his love for racing with spirited competition on road courses across North America. The Mustang Cup’s focus on driver development and close competition gives him a great stage to showcase his commitment to speed and precision throughout the season.
2026 mustang cup Race Schedule
Sebring Intl. Raceway
March 6 - March 8
Barber Motorsports Park
March 27 - March 29
Road America
August 14 - August 16
Circuit of the Americas
May 7 - May 9
Road Atlanta
September 11 - September 13
Virginia Intl. Raceway
June 19 - June 21