Need a Proven Car for the 2024 Drag-and-Drive Season? Clark Rosenstengel and Devin Vanderhoof Put Their Fox Mustangs Up for Sale
It’s almost become common to associate people with a car or truck, especially on drag-and-drive competition. In the last 24 hours, a couple of very quick Ford Mustangs went up for sale, as Devin Vanderhoof and Clark Rosenstengel listed their ponies on Facebook.
The response to both has been a combination of shock and awe, as well as wondering who might step up to take possession of these 6-second and 7-second proven rides.
After a 2023 season that included resetting the Rowdy Radial 235 tire record to a 4.64 average and winning the class at Sick Week Presented by Gear Vendors Overdrive, Devin Vanderhoof’s 1993 Mustang convertible picked up class victories at Sick Summer Presented by Motion Raceworks, as well as Hot Rod Drag Week.
The big block Chevrolet and single turbocharger provided him a best lap of 6.74 at 218 mph on the quarter-mile distance at Sick Summer, and Devin made the switch in the off-season to twin HPT 88-millimeter turbos from the mammoth 118-millimeter single.
“I have my eye on building something completely different,” said Devin, who said the Mustang is for sale turn-key with tune-up help included. “So this car is up for sale; we will continue to race and enjoy it, and yes, we will still be at Sick Week if I still own it. Hell, I’ll still be there either way.”
When we pressed for details, all Devin would tell us is “it would be a different body style, and a from scratch new build if this sells.” But Devin did confirm it would be a drag-and-drive style build.
Most might relate Clark with his twin-turbo 2010 Chevrolet Camaro that has scored victories and laid down 200 mph blasts on not only drag-and-drives, but also in standing mile competition. But he’s also wheeled this 1988 Ford Mustang hatchback to some quick times, including a 7.54 at 191 mph during Hot Rod Drag Week in 2019.
The most recent outing for the twin-turbocharged LS-powered Mustang came about a year ago at Orlando, but the past MidWest Drags class winner has been on the back burner since.
“I just don't have time for another race car,” said Clark. “And I don't like it sitting and not being used.” Unlike Devin’s ride that’s for sale turn key, Clark is offering his either as a roller or turn key with the Steve Morris-built 427 cubic inch LS.
“We built a car to prove a point,” said Clark. “You can build a fast car just by putting an LS in a Mustang,” he laughed.
The questions now are: when will these cars be sold, and will they continue to participate in the drag-and-drive community?
Written by Derek Putnam. Photos courtesy of Devin Vanderhoof, Clark Rosenstengel and Midwest Motorsports Media.
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