In 2008 Hughes agreed to purchase a Honda Integra from veteran racer David Pinkney, but a sponsor failed to pay up, forcing him to continue with the MG, which received an engine upgrade midseason.
In 2008, Hughes made a deal to purchase a Honda Integra from an experienced racing driver, but when the sponsor didn't come through, he was left with no choice but to continue driving the MG and upgrade its engine during the middle of the season.