"The only sport that accurately simulates Mustang car meets."

MADRID—Spain’s iconic bullfighting arenas are now filled with the roar of V8s instead of the snorts of angry livestock. A growing cultural shift is seeing matadors trade in behemoth bulls for the iconic Ford sports car, as Mustang Fighting—a new, tire-squealing bloodsport—begins to overtake the centuries-old practice of bullfighting.

“It was only a matter of time,” said cultural historian Luis Serrano. “Bulls were getting too expensive, and frankly, the younger generation is already used to having to dodge Mustangs. Especially the really dumb ones that attend takeovers.”

The sport’s premise is simple: release a Ford Mustang GT—preferably without traction control and with complete disregard for safety—into the arena at full throttle, piloted by an overconfident, barely-qualified driver. The matador, now referred to as a curbador, must then perform a series of daring dodges, spins, and taunts, all while trying not to become internet footage.

“The danger is real,” said matador-turned-Mustang fighter Rafael Muñoz. “These cars have more torque than the driver has sense. One flick of the steering wheel, and it’s over. You don’t defeat the Mustang—you survive it.”

The format is already gaining traction beyond Spain, with videos of Mustangs plowing through amateur matadors during practice sessions going viral across social media. Enthusiasts call it “the only sport that accurately simulates Mustang car meets.”

Critics, however, have expressed concerns over the ethics and safety of the sport. “Is it really humane to put underqualified drivers in overpowered rear-wheel-drive cars with no stability control?” asked animal rights activist Paula Garcia. “Who is selling these idiots cars?”

In a recent match held in Seville, one Mustang successfully performed four donuts before oversteering directly into the concession stand. Spectators cheered as the matador leapt out of the way, holding his cape high and flipping the driver off in dramatic fashion.

The event ended with traditional fanfare: tow trucks dragging the battered Mustang out of the arena as fans recorded the carnage to farm a few likes on social media.

Asked what separates this from its bovine predecessor, Muñoz replied, “Bulls learn. Mustangs? Never.”

Despite the chaos, attendance is booming, and organizers are already planning themed nights like EcoBoost Challenge and Convertible Carnage to keep things fresh.

One thing’s clear: while bullfighting may be on the way out, Mustang Fighting ensures that danger, drama, and poor decision-making will always have a home with humanity.