Capps defeated Hagan’s Mopar Express Lane Dodge Charger R/T from the left lane with a pass of 3.924 seconds at 321.42 mph after a .054-second reaction time. Hagan turned in a pass of 3.985 at 318.92 with a .057 reaction time off the starting line. Capps and team had lane choice for the final, and made a last-second decision to move to the left lane just before the cars were fired. The race was a re-match of…
2018 Dodge Demon: 'Race-hardened Parts'.
The April 11 introduction of the new 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon in New York, Dodge has launched a series of teaser videos to explain how the Demon is designed to maximize performance on the drag strip with increased traction, increased weight transfer and increased torque multiplication. All are great for improving performance, but they also put added stress on the Challenger SRT Demon's driveline.
If you come across a Demon on the roads of Islip, Medford, St James, Smithtown, Setauket, or Bohemia, stand back and admire...
Hagan and Pritchett Victorious Again in Nitro Competition at NHRA Arizona Nationals .
The 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season is off to a winning start for the Mopar and Dodge brands. Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) and Mopar teammates Matt Hagan and Leah Pritchett won their respective classes in the 33rd Annual NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park on Sunday, just as each did during the NHRA Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona two weeks ago. Matt Hagan took home the Funny Car Wally for the second consecutive event...
57th NHRA Winternationals: Hagan and Pritchett Dominate, Do The Double for Mopar and Dodge.
Mopar-powered machines of the Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) stable were the stars of the 57th NHRA Winternationals. Matt Hagan won the Funny Car portion of the event in his Mopar Express Lane Dodge Charger R/T, while Leah Pritchett claimed the Top Fuel crown in her Papa John's Pizza/Mopar Pennzoil Dragster. The win was the 23rd of Hagan's career, while Pritchett earned her second Top Fuel Wally.Hagan, the No. 1 qualifier in Funny Car on Saturday, tying both his national elapsed time…
Dodge Resurrects the Challenger and Charger SRT Demons.
Dodge has shocked the performance world when by launching the most powerful and fastest muscle cars in the world – the Challenger SRT Hellcat and Charger SRT Hellcat. Now, two years later, Dodge is raising the bar again with the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon.
"Most cars attempt to be everything to everybody. Then there are the rare few that revel in a single objective, rendering them totally irresistible to a subculture," said Tim Kuniskis, Head of Passenger Car Brands – Dodge, SRT, Chrysler and FIAT – FCA North America.
Jeep Wrangler Garners Seventh Consecutive 'Hottest 4x4-SUV' SEMA Award, Dodge Charger Named Inaugural 'Hottest Sedan' Honor.
Mopar isn't alone in choosing the Jeep® Wrangler & Dodge Charger as perfect canvasses for customization. At the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show Awards Breakfast on Tuesday morning, the Wrangler was recognized as "Hottest 4x4-SUV" on the trade show floor for the seventh consecutive year, while Dodge Charger took home inaugural honors as "Hottest Sedan."
"SEMA and SEMA members play a critical role in identifying the hottest trends...
2017 Dodge Challenger Rates "Five-Stars" For Overall Safety.
The 2017 Dodge Challenger has earned a five-star overall safety rating from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Five stars being the highest rating in the agency's vehicle-evaluation program.
Mike Dahl, Head of Vehicle Safety and Regulatory Compliance, FCA North America commented: "This proves the 2017 Dodge Challenger is more than a great-looking performance car," he says "It reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional occupant safety in every vehicle segment."