Category Archives: Racing
2013 SRT Viper GTS-R Documentary to Air on SPEED TV
In advance of Saturday’s Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring, the season-opening event of the 2013 American Le Mans Series (ALMS) presented by Tequila Patron, the SRT Viper GTS-R will be featured in a one-hour documentary entitled, “SRT Viper: Soul Survivor,” airing on Speed TV this Friday. The behind the scenes television feature follows SRT [...]
Mopar, Magneti Marelli Partnership Extends w/ Matt Hagan’s Charger Funny Car
Mopar’s aftermarket partner, Magneti Marelli is expanding its relationship with Chrysler Group LLC’s service, parts and customer care brand, as well as its involvement in the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) drag racing series. The international automotive parts supplier will partner with Mopar as primary sponsors of Don Schumacher Racing’s Dodge Charger R/T driven by [...]
Solid Qualifying Performances for Mopar at Phoenix
Mopar drivers and teams rolled out solid qualifying performances for the Arizona Nationals at Firebird International Raceway, the second event on the 2013 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule. Don Schumacher Racing’s Johnny Gray drove his Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car to the top of the scoring sheets in a dominant manner with the [...]
Mopar All Fired Up for Phoenix
February 21, 2013 , Phoenix, Ariz. – After a strong showing by Mopar entries at the opening event of the 2013 National Hot Rod Association Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season last Sunday, which included a title win after three Dodge entries battled their way to the final elimination rounds at the Winternationals, teams and [...]
Mopar Launches 2013 NHRA Season with Win at POMONA
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 [...]
Matt Hagan: Official Blog Preview to Pomona
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!
Mopar Ready to Defend Championships as 2013 NHRA Season Launches in Pomona
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 [...]
SRT® Viper GTS-R Team accepts invitation to race at 24 Hours of Le Mans.
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 [...]
Team Mopar Driver Allen Johnson No.1 Heading into NHRA Countdown Playoffs at Charlotte
September 14, 2012 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – As the Countdown to the Championship begins this weekend with the fifth annual NHRA Nationals at zMax Dragway in Concord, N.C., Team Mopar Pro Stock drivers Allen Johnson and Jeg Coughlin Jr. take on unfamiliar roles as hunted and hunter in the final six races of the [...]
Dodge to Withdraw from NASCAR at Conclusion of 2012 Season
Auburn Hills, Mich. , Aug 7, 2012 – SRT Motorsports announced today that Dodge will withdraw from NASCAR competition at the conclusion of the 2012 season. Ralph Gilles, President and CEO – Street and Racing Technology Brand and Motorsports, Chrysler Group LLC, made the announcement during a media teleconference call. The decision affects current involvement [...]