SAN FRANCISCO, CA — May 22, 2026 — The Crossflow Cup, the premier West Coast Historic Formula Ford racing series, is thrilled to announce HyTech Exhaust Inc. has joined our family of sponsors for the 2026 Neil Porter Farewell Tour season of the Crossflow Cup. This partnership brings together the pinnacle of vintage open-wheel racing with performance exhaust craftsmanship that helps keep our vintage cars on track.
"We are absolutely delighted to welcome John Grudynski and HyTech Exhaust Inc to the Crossflow Cup family," said Jay Streets, "Our series celebrates the golden era of motorsport, where precision engineering and driver skill are paramount. HyTech Exhaust Inc shares that exact passion for mechanical excellence and performance.”
Driving Innovation, Honoring Heritage
HyTech has been the leader in race engine exhaust technology for the past 30 years, with numerous championships in every type of racing. HyTech's innovative approach to exhaust development has catapulted it into the forefront of the racing and aftermarket industry. By joining forces with the Crossflow Cup, the company aims to deepen its connection with the vintage racing community while showcasing their products engineered to keep historic machines running at their peak.
A Powerful Network of Industry Support
HyTech joins an illustrious and dedicated lineup of returning sponsors who continue to make the Crossflow Cup the gold standard for Historic and Club Formula Ford racing. The series is incredibly proud to maintain the backing of key industry pillars, including:
Nova Motorsport (the official licensed manufacturer of Avon Motorsport Tires) and Hoosier Racing Tires, keeping grids tightly contested on the best rubber in vintage racing.
Roger Kraus Racing and Kraus Racing Tires, providing essential trackside tire support and expertise.
Ivey Engines and Scott Young Enterprises, delivering legendary mechanical preparation and technical backing to the paddock.
Porter Racing and Panasport Wheels, heavily supporting our paddock events, raffle giveaways, and social gatherings.
Jonathan Kitchen (Sonoma View Vineyard / Twisting Turns), continuing the beloved tradition of supplying our signature wine trophies.
Dezzani Digital Art, beautifully capturing the essence of our grid with custom digital prints awarded at every round.
Up Next This Season:
The green flag drops at Laguna Seca next month with one of the most competitive grids in the series' history. With the backing of HyTech and our incredible family of long-term partners, the Crossflow Cup is poised to deliver an unforgettable year of wheel-to-wheel historic racing.
For more information on schedule, driver registration, or tickets, visit the official Crossflow Cup website at https://www.norwestff.com.
About the Crossflow Cup
The Crossflow Cup is the leading historic racing series dedicated to Formula Ford and vintage open-wheel cars. Celebrating the heritage, camaraderie, and pure competition of classic motorsport, the series brings together drivers and enthusiasts at some of the most iconic road courses in the United States.
Media Contact:
Jay Streets, Crossflow Cup Media Relations
crossflowcup@gmail.com
415 740 8100
https://www.norwestff.com/