Mustang Week Charlotte 2026 presented by Monster Energy and Roush Performance has no shortage of incredible partners, but Continental Tire is taking its involvement to another level. For more than 150 years, Continental has driven innovation in tire technology. They deliver exceptional safety, performance, and confidence on both the road and track. As one of the world’s leading tire manufacturers, Continental develops products trusted by enthusiasts and automakers alike. Whether your Mustang is built for daily driving, spirited back roads, or track days, Continental has a tire engineered to match your goals.
This year, Continental is bringing something extra special to Mustang Week. Continental is hosting a roster of top brand advocates from across the country, representing some of the most respected voices in motorsport and automotive content creation. Each one brings something unique to the table. Together, they represent the full spectrum of what the Ford and Mustang community looks like in 2026.
Jason Fenske — Engineering Explained
Jason Fenske is the mind behind Engineering Explained, one of YouTube’s most respected automotive education channels with over 4.2 million subscribers. Known for breaking down complex mechanical concepts in ways that anyone can understand. He brings his 2018 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 to Charlotte rolling on Continental ECS02 tires. Jason will be attending Track Day, the All-Ford Meet-Up, and the Official Car Show. If you have ever wanted to talk shop with someone who can explain exactly why your Mustang does what it does, Jason is your guy.
Jakub Wrobel and Yuri Tereshyn — The Straight Pipes
Jakub and Yuri are the duo behind The Straight Pipes, a Canadian automotive YouTube channel with 1.8 million subscribers delivering supercar, sports car, and everyday car reviews. The display will feature Ben’s personal 10th Anniversary 2003 Terminator Cobra to Charlotte. This car was his high school dream car, built with modifications true to the era. The build features Continental ExtremeContact Force tires, Whistler SK1 wheels, Maximum Motorsports suspension components, a McLeod RXT clutch, a Steeda supercharger pulley, and a Borla Stinger catback exhaust. It is a proper enthusiast build, and seeing it in person will not disappoint.
Ben Thorn — Gears and Gasoline
Ben Thorn heads up Gears and Gasoline, a YouTube channel with 1.3 million subscribers focused on the modification scene and the passionate people behind it. He arrives in Charlotte with his 2017 Mustang GT PP1 that means business. His build includes a Roush Stage 2 supercharger, Manley rods and pistons, Roush exhaust, Fortune Auto 500 coilovers, and Continental ExtremeContact Force tires. This is exactly the kind of build that Gears and Gasoline was built to celebrate, and having Ben on site is a treat for anyone who follows the modification community closely.
Dario Girnus
Dario Girnus is a Mustang enthusiast and content creator who has built a passionate following of 124,000 on Instagram. He creates scroll-stopping content featuring his Shelby GT350 and other Ford products. To Dario, the GT350 is more than a car. It is a lifestyle and a way to connect with an incredible community of Ford enthusiasts. From the sound of the flat-plane crank V8 to carving up back roads, every drive tells a story. Dario’s presence at Mustang Week Charlotte is a natural fit, and his content from the event is going to be worth following closely.
Chad Anderson — Drift Driver
Chad Anderson is a drift driver from Michigan with nearly a decade of experience behind the wheel. He competes in events like Drift Indy GP, Gridlife, Drift Appalachia, and more. Chad built his drift car from the ground up. His 2002 BMW E46 runs a supercharged Ford Coyote 5.0 V8, a Tremec transmission, and a Ford Explorer rear end, making it nearly a full Ford powertrain in a BMW shell. Chad’s passion for building and driving is infectious, and his car is unlike anything else you will see on the show field.
Joe Deladvitch
Joe lives and breathes everything Mustang, showing what it truly means to be a Mustang enthusiast. Over the past seven years, he has worked closely with Ford Performance, creating content through photography, articles, and corporate social channels. His work has been featured throughout Ford Motor Company, collaborating with Team Mustang, Club Connect, Ford Racing, and even Ford CEO Jim Farley.
What started as a hobby has grown into something much bigger. Joe’s passion and dedication have given him a wealth of Mustang knowledge that few enthusiasts can match. He’s recently begun sharing more of his personal Mustang journey, documenting the modifications and evolution of his own vehicle. Joe is also a creator on the Mustang Unleashed platform, a new Ford Racing initiative designed to connect Mustang enthusiasts around the world. He owns a beautiful 2022 Mustang Mach 1 Handling Package equipped with Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 tires. Joe believes the Mach 1 is one of the best all-around Mustangs ever built, combining many of the standout features from the GT350 and GT500 while maintaining its own unique identity.
Having Joe at this year’s Mustang Week brings incredible knowledge, enthusiasm, and passion to the Mustang community. Be sure to keep an eye out for him and his Mach 1 at the event!
Sami Lupacchino
Sami is a diehard Mustang enthusiast who travels the country attending events and proudly representing the Blue Oval. She absolutely loves Mustangs and is now on her third one. As an emerging creator, Sami inspires other women to get involved in the automotive community through her passion, authenticity, and enthusiasm. Her goal is simple: be herself, have fun, and turn her passion into something more than a hobby. Through social media, she has showcased her knowledge of vehicle maintenance and modifications, often working on her Mustang in her own garage. Along the way, she has built strong relationships with aftermarket brands, many of which now sponsor her and her Mustang.
Most recently, Sami partnered with American Racing as the featured S650 Mustang creator promoting the new AR955 Stampede wheels, wrapped in Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 tires—a perfect combination for her build. Across her social channels, you can see her passion for the iconic pony car as she continues to personalize her 2024 Mustang GT Performance Pack.
Sami is a fantastic addition to this year’s creator lineup, and we’re excited to have her join us for her first Mustang Week in Charlotte.
Come See Continental at Mustang Week Charlotte 2026
Continental Tire and its incredible group of advocates are going to make a serious impression at Mustang Week Charlotte 2026. Stop by the Continental booth, check out the advocate builds up close, and take the time to learn what makes Continental tires some of the best in the business. We are thrilled to welcome Continental and their guests to Mustang Week, and we cannot wait to see you all in Charlotte!
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