This hood tells a story that goes far beyond racing.

For the 2026 season, Horsedog Motorsports is carrying 72 faces, 72 memories, and 72 stories onto the track. Every photo on this hood represents someone deeply loved — a parent, grandparent, child, friend, pet, or guiding presence that still rides with us every lap.

Above it all, the words “Racing For Memories” serve as a reminder of why we race — not just for trophies, but for the people who shaped us.

Each front fender is designed like an Old English scroll, filled with single-line messages straight from the heart:

“I miss you Grandpa.”
“Forever in my thoughts.”
“Gone but never forgotten.”

Every message corresponds to a photo on the hood, linking words and faces into one shared tribute.

This project is deeply personal to me. My father, Richard Steel, taught me the values that guide everything I do — hard work, respect, perseverance, and pride in doing things the right way. Racing was something we shared, but the lessons he passed on fuel every lap I turn. This season is raced in his honor, and in honor of everyone who still lives on through memory.

💛 How You Can Be Part of It
With a $50 donation, you can:

• Add a 4” x 6” photo of someone or something meaningful to you

• Include a single-sentence message that will be printed on the car

• Ride with us for the entire 2026 season

This isn’t a typical sponsorship.
It’s a way to carry love, loss, gratitude, and remembrance forward — together.

If you’re interested or want more details, feel free to message me directly or email horsedog32@gmail.com.

Thank you to everyone who supports this journey, on and off the track.
Every lap matters. Every memory counts.

— Erik Steel
🏁 Horsedog Motorsports 🏁