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Dodge HEMI Challenge Returning To U.S. Nationals
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The Dodge//SRT brand will return as title sponsor of the NHRA Dodge HEMI Challenge, marking the 19th consecutive year of FCA US LLC sponsorship of the popular NHRA Sportsman event at the NHRA U.S. Nationals.
The 19th Annual NHRA Dodge HEMI Challenge is set for Aug. 29-30 at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis, as part of the six days of race action at the 65th annual U.S. Nationals. The event showcases Super Stock/A-HEMI (SS/AH) NHRA Sportsman class competitors battling on the quarter-mile in 1968 Dodge Dart and Plymouth Barracuda machines powered by the Mopar 426 HEMI engine.
“The NHRA Dodge HEMI Challenge is a fan-favorite tradition at the U.S. Nationals, and we’re proud to continue as title sponsor during one of the most prestigious events on the NHRA circuit,” Steve Beahm said, who is the Head of Passenger Car Brands for Dodge//SRT, Chrysler and FIAT, and Head of Parts and Service (Mopar) for FCA North America. “It speaks volumes about the legacy of our brand at the drag strip and the passion of our fans to see HEMI-engine-powered vehicles from more than 50 years ago side-by-side in the staging lanes next to our modern-day Dodge drag cars.”
Competitors will vie for the unique 42.6-lb NHRA Dodge HEMI Challenge trophy, created as a callout to the 426 HEMI engine. All 16 drivers to reach the elimination rounds will receive cash rewards, with the winner walking away with the $15,000 winner’s purse.
In addition, the Dodge//SRT brand also utilizes its Dodge Top Finisher program—now in its third year—to recognize and reward dedicated and passionate Sportsman racers. The Dodge Top Finisher award includes $500 each for the Stock and Super Stock competitors who advance the furthest behind the wheel of a Mopar-powered vehicle. The award is given in both classes at all 24 NHRA National events.
Dodge//SRT will also return as title sponsor of the Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals Presented by Pennzoil, scheduled for July 19-21, at Bandimere Speedway near Denver as well as the title sponsors at the Dodge NHRA Nationals Presented by Pennzoil scheduled for Oct. 31-Nov. 3 at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Dodge//SRT and Mopar have also joined forces with a 4,800-square-foot exhibit, one of the largest on NHRA Manufacturers Midway. The combined display will visit 15 events during the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season.
For more information, visit the NHRA website.
The 19th Annual NHRA Dodge HEMI Challenge is set for Aug. 29-30 at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis, as part of the six days of race action at the 65th annual U.S. Nationals. The event showcases Super Stock/A-HEMI (SS/AH) NHRA Sportsman class competitors battling on the quarter-mile in 1968 Dodge Dart and Plymouth Barracuda machines powered by the Mopar 426 HEMI engine.
“The NHRA Dodge HEMI Challenge is a fan-favorite tradition at the U.S. Nationals, and we’re proud to continue as title sponsor during one of the most prestigious events on the NHRA circuit,” Steve Beahm said, who is the Head of Passenger Car Brands for Dodge//SRT, Chrysler and FIAT, and Head of Parts and Service (Mopar) for FCA North America. “It speaks volumes about the legacy of our brand at the drag strip and the passion of our fans to see HEMI-engine-powered vehicles from more than 50 years ago side-by-side in the staging lanes next to our modern-day Dodge drag cars.”
Competitors will vie for the unique 42.6-lb NHRA Dodge HEMI Challenge trophy, created as a callout to the 426 HEMI engine. All 16 drivers to reach the elimination rounds will receive cash rewards, with the winner walking away with the $15,000 winner’s purse.
In addition, the Dodge//SRT brand also utilizes its Dodge Top Finisher program—now in its third year—to recognize and reward dedicated and passionate Sportsman racers. The Dodge Top Finisher award includes $500 each for the Stock and Super Stock competitors who advance the furthest behind the wheel of a Mopar-powered vehicle. The award is given in both classes at all 24 NHRA National events.
Dodge//SRT will also return as title sponsor of the Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals Presented by Pennzoil, scheduled for July 19-21, at Bandimere Speedway near Denver as well as the title sponsors at the Dodge NHRA Nationals Presented by Pennzoil scheduled for Oct. 31-Nov. 3 at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Dodge//SRT and Mopar have also joined forces with a 4,800-square-foot exhibit, one of the largest on NHRA Manufacturers Midway. The combined display will visit 15 events during the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season.
For more information, visit the NHRA website.
