February 17, 2013 , Pomona, Calif. – Three Mopar entries advanced to the final elimination rounds, with one of them earning the first title win of the year at the 2013 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season opening event. Vincent Nobile earned his sixth career victory in an all-Mopar Pro Stock final showdown against…
Our friend Matt Hagan sent this pic from Pomona, CA … this weekend kicks off the NHRA season! We are excited to bring you an official blog from Matt all season long so be sure to follow us for all the latest happenings! Good luck, Matt!
February 14, 2013 , Pomona, Calif. – This weekend’s Winternationals at the historic Auto Club Raceway in Pomona, Calif., marks the start of the 2013 National Hot Rod Association Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season and Mopar is ready to pick things up right where it left off in 2012. Defending the two championships earned…
It’s official. The Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) extended an invitation to SRT® Motorsports to field a pair of SRT Viper GTS-R race cars in the 2013 24 Hours of Le Mans. “And we graciously accept,” said Beth Paretta, Director of Marketing and Operations, SRT Brand and Motorsports. Participation in the prestigious race is contingent…
Auburn Hills, Mich. , Nov 23, 2011 – Just two-and-a-half weeks after Mopar® introduced the new 800 horsepower V-10 Competition Race Engine for drag racing at the 2011 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas, the off-road racing derivative of the crate engine made its debut in the 44th Tecate SCORE Baja 1000,…
by: Scotty Lachenauer Only a week after a freak pre-Halloween northeaster spewed wet snow, sleet and buckets rain on the Northeast, the loyal followers of the widely popular LX Forums invaded Atco Raceway in New Jersey for the final leg of their Modern Street HEMI Shootout Series. The November meet has become a staple in…
Jeg Jr. to Compete Under the Mopar Banner in the NHRA Pro Stock Class in 2012 • Elite NHRA Driver Jeg Jr. Ends One-year Pro Stock Hiatus to Join Team Mopar • Four-time NHRA Champ Will Join Veteran Allen Johnson in the Team Mopar Lineup • JNR Racing Engine Shop to Supply Mopar HEMI Engines…
By: Steve Legel That’s how we locals know it. But if you want to research it, you need to look up the National Muscle Car Association. (NMCA) They bring their drag racing challenges around the country offering big money prizes. At this year’s show, in Milan, Michigan, the “Modern Muscle Shootout” was in full force,…
Congrats to Brad Keselowski and team Penske for winning at Kansas today in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series!
Dave Thomas Sets NHRA AA/SA ET, MPH Records in Mopar Challenger V-10 Drag Pak – Thomas sets record with a 9.43/143.90 pass in his 2011 Mopar Challenger Drag Pak – Mopar Challenger V-10 Drag Pak built for sanctioned NHRA Stock and Super Stock configurations – Mopar offers the only factory-built, V-10 powered race-ready package car…
