PowerNation TV’s Engine Power Builds (and Tests) a Club Spec Mustang

It’s official, y’all: Club Spec is kind of a big deal. It was barely one year ago that the concept was floated to SCCA® members to gauge interest, then at last week’s Tire Rack SCCA Solo® National Championships, more than 30 Club Spec drivers battled across CSM (Club Spec Mustang) and CSX (Club Spec MX-5). And now Club Spec has continued its ascent to the big time with a project car build on PowerNation TV’s YouTube channel.

Sporting more than 1.1 million subscribers on YouTube, PowerNation TV is known for its tech how-tos and project car fix-ups. But the folks at PowerNation’s Engine Power are also fans of the racetrack, so Club Spec’s “do all the things” mentality was certainly up their alley.

“The SCCA’s Club Spec Mustang program offers an exciting and affordable gateway into the world of competitive motorsports,” an article on powernationtv.com said. “Whether you’re interested in autocross, time trials, or road-course racing, the Spec Mustang class is designed to spotlight driver skill while keeping costs manageable. The foundation of this entry-level class is the widely available 2005-’09 Mustang GT, with modifications tightly regulated to ensure a level playing field.”

You can find all of Club Spec’s rules and regulations on SCCA’s Club Spec page.

With support from SCCA partner Summit Racing Equipment, Engine Power hosts Frankie Forman and Pat Topolinski purchased a remarkably clean 2008 Mustang GT and got to work, quickly building a CSM-legal car and taking it to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course to run laps.

Engine Power’s Club Spec Mustang build and track test video, which has amassed well over 100,000 views, can be seen on PowerNation’s YouTube channel.