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July 9, 2010

Sponsor Announcement: SpeedFactory Cars

The 2010 LX & BEYOND NATIONALS would like to welcome back another RETURNING SPONSOR……SPEEDFACTORY CARS

, a specialty vehicle company offering new, turn-key cars with warranties and specializing in high performance services to upgrade your existing Chrysler brand vehicles. SpeedFactory builds enhanced, high energy cars including Dodge Challengers, Dodge Chargers, Dodge Magnums, Chrysler 300’s as well as Dodge Ram trucks and Jeep Grand Cherokees. Simply put they provide the SHOW AND the GO.

Eddie and the team at SPEEDFACTORY CARS supported this event during the Inaugural LX & Beyond Nationals and we are very happy to have Speedfactory Cars back onboard with us again this year as a supporting sponsor for the 2010 LX & BEYOND NATIONALS. Come see several of their vehicles on display in their booth and their record setting Dodge Charger will also be competing in the heads-up Montgomery Modern Street HEMI Shootout. You don’t want to miss the racing action!

Filed under: LX and Beyond News, Sponsor News — Tags: 300, 300C, challenger, charger, chrysler, dodge, dodge challenger, dodge charger, dodge magnum, Dodge Ram, drag racing, heads-up, high energy cars, high-performance, jeep, jeep grand cherokee, magnum, racing, show and go, speedfactory, speedfactory cars, warranties — admin @ 5:50 PM

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July 6, 2010

Chrysler Group LLC to Introduce Mopar ’10 Challenger

ONE HOT RIDE

Command the street in a vehicle built with every small nuance, every minute detail, designed to transform your mundane drive home into a one-man car show.

The canvas of the Mopar® ‘10 R/T package begins with a Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat. You choose the accent: Mopar Blue, Red or Silver, and your personal theme is carried through the interior with matched seat and steering wheel stitching. Every passerby will know that you’re driving a true performance machine, as Mopar is prominent throughout the exterior: Mopar-branded hood pin caps, hood graphic, fuel door and fascia badge. Plus, every owner receives a Mopar ’10 R/T Owner’s Kit with heritage parts and a book that outlines the special vehicle build and specification data, as well as a limited-edition sketch of the vehicle signed by Chrysler Group design chief MarkTrostle and Mopar ‘10 merchandise.

PERFORMANCE PERFECTION

The Mopar ’10 Dodge Challenger R/T package comes jam-packed with the authentic performance of Mopar.

The Mopar ’10 R/T is built with a Mopar Cold Air Intake System, which picks up air directed from the performance hood scoop through a new Mopar hood venting system. Handling is improved by the addition of Mopar’s front and rear strut tower braces. Add in a fully-functional T/A style hood with vintage Mopar hood pins, and its 20” forged black finished wheels, and suddenly you’re sitting behind the wheel of a speed demon.

Mopar and Dodge have produced an enthusiast’s dream-come-true. Ask your local dealer how you can possess this limited editon Mopar ’10 Dodge Challenger R/T.

EXTERIOR FEATURES

Vented T/A Style Hood with Graphic
20″ Forged Wheels with Gloss Black Finish
Mopar® Logo Fuel Door and Fascia Badge
Black Chrome Grille Surround
Body Stripe Graphics
Rear Quarter Glass Window Graphic
Black Chrome Hood Pins
Mopar ‘10 Logo Car Cover

INTERIOR FEATURES

Katzkin® Leather Seating with matching highlight stitching and embroidered Mopar ‘10 logo
Custom Leather Steering Wheel with unique shape, matching highlight stitching and Mopar logo
Mopar Shift Handles (T-handle for automatic, Pistol grip for manual)
Serialized Dash Plaque with vehicle name

PERFORMANCE FEATURES

Front and Rear Strut Tower Braces (including billet caps for front shocks)
Cold Air Intake System with sock
Under hood venting and water management system for T/A hood

Filed under: Affiliate News — Tags: 2010 Dodge Challenger, 5.7 liter, 5.7-liter HEMI V-8, 5.7L, 500 special-edition, Brilliant Black, chrysler, Chrysler Group LLC, dodge, dodge challenger, HEMI, heritage, katzkin, Mark Trostle, mopar, Mopar '10, Mopar ’10 Challenger, Pietro Gorlier, Pistol Grip, ralph gilles, special vehicle build, special-edition, T-handle, T/A-style — admin @ 11:08 AM

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July 4, 2010

2010 LX and Beyond Nationals Schedule

FRIDAY, JULY 16

11AM – 4PM…..Vendor Early-Bird Roll-In for Setup (Quaker City Raceway)

1:00-3:00PM….Volunteers Meet In the Hampton Inn Hotel Conference Room

2:00PM…………Hotel Check-In Begins (Hampton Inn)

3:00PM…………Hotel Check-In Begins (Fairfield Inn)

5PM – 10PM…..2010 LX & Beyond Nationals Cruise-In and Official Welcome Party

A&W Restaurant, 680 Boardman-Canfield Road, Youngstown, OH 44512
DJ, 50/50 Raffle, Car Show Awards and Prizes, Family Fun

ALL DAY – Meet and Greet at the Hampton Inn Lobby and Parking Lot

SATURDAY, JULY 17

On-Site Registration and Pre-Registered Check-In at Quaker City Raceway
Check-In Time is 8:30AM – 11:30AM for Car Show Entries
Racing Registration Will Be Accepted Until 9AM

7:30AM…………QCR Gates Open

7:30AM…………Vendor Roll-In for Setup (7:30AM to 11AM)

8:00AM…………Participant and Spectator Gates Open

8:00AM…………Race Tech Opens (No Tech, No Race)

8:45AM…………Drivers Safety Meeting for ALL Race Participants

9:00AM…………2010 LX & Beyond Nationals Begins

9:00AM…………Vendor Midway Opens

9:00AM…………Bracket Racing Time Trials (Round 1)

9:30AM…………Car Show Judging Begins – F4 Challenge Professional Judging

9:45AM…………Heads-Up Qualifying Round #1

10:45AM………..Exhibition Runs (Round 1)

11:00AM…………Bracket Racing Time Trails (Round 2)

11:45AM………..Heads-Up Qualifying Round #2

12:45PM………..Exhibition Runs (Round 2)

1:00PM…………Bracket Racing Time Trails (Round 3)

1:45PM…………Heads-Up Qualifying Round #3 (Inverted)

2:30AM…………Car Show Judging Ends (Results Available Sunday, July 18)

2:45PM…………Exhibition Runs (Round 3)

3:00PM…………End of 2010 LX & Beyond Nationals Track Events for Saturday

3:30PM…….……Quaker City Raceway will hold an OPEN Bracket Race competition the remainder of the evening that is open to the public. If you want to continue racing more there is a separate fee. This is not included in 2010 LX & Beyond Nationals.

5PM – 9PM…..2010 LX & Beyond Nationals Cruise-In and Appreciation Party
Quaker Steak & Lube Restaurant, 5800 Interstate Boulevard, Austintown, OH 44515

9PM – 10PM……SRT Engineers Tech Talk Session at Hampton Inn Hotel

9PM – 12AM…Meet and Greet Continues at the Hampton Inn Lobby and Parking Lot

SUNDAY, JULY 18

8:00AM…………QCR Gates Open

8:00AM…………Participant and Spectator Gates Open

9:00AM…………Vendor Midway Open

9:00AM…………Mickey Thompson Tires Bracket Race Eliminations – (Round 1)

9:45AM…………Montgomery Modern Street (5.7 N/A) HEMI Eliminations

10:00AM……….Car Show Results Available – Professional Scoring by F4 Challenge

10:00AM………..Montgomery Modern Street (6.1 N/A) HEMI Eliminations

10:15AM………..Montgomery Modern Street (Stroker N/A) HEMI Eliminations

10:30AM………..Montgomery Modern Street (Unlimited) HEMI Eliminations

All 1st Round Quick 16 Losers In Each Class (total of 8 per class), Will Be Allowed to Go Into the Bracket Program for FREE. This only happens once during the elimination rounds

10:45AM…………Exhibition Runs (Round 1)

11:15AM…………Mickey Thompson Tires Bracket Race Eliminations – (Round 2)

12:00PM…………Montgomery Modern Street (5.7 N/A) HEMI Eliminations

12:15PM…….…..Montgomery Modern Street (6.1 N/A) HEMI Eliminations

12:30PM………..Montgomery Modern Street (Stroker N/A) HEMI Eliminations

12:45PM………..Montgomery Modern Street (Unlimited) HEMI Eliminations

1:00PM…………Exhibition Runs (Round 2)

1:15PM…………Mickey Thompson Tires Bracket Race Eliminations – (Round 3)

1:45PM…………Montgomery Modern Street (5.7 N/A) HEMI Eliminations

2:00PM…….…..Montgomery Modern Street (6.1 N/A) HEMI Eliminations

2:15PM………..Montgomery Modern Street (Stroker N/A) HEMI Eliminations

2:30PM………..Montgomery Modern Street (Unlimited) HEMI Eliminations

2:45PM…………Exhibition Runs (Round 3)

3:00PM…………Car Show Awards

3:30PM…………Racing Awards

Filed under: LX and Beyond News, Press — Tags: 2010, car show, carshow, chrysler, dodge, drag racing, exhibition, jeep, mopar, racing, schedule — admin @ 8:30 AM

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July 1, 2010

Sponsor Announcement: Borla Exhaust

The 2010 LX & BEYOND NATIONALS would like to welcome back RETURNING SPONSOR…………BORLA PERFORMANCE EXHAUST, the World’s Most Winning Exhaust. Their exhausts are built of aircraft-quality (T-304) austenitic stainless steel both inside and out. BORLA systems are built to provide for a long-lasting exhaust system and they guarantee it for A MILLION MILES.

We have the Borla 112’s catback exhaust system installed on our 2006 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T and it performs and looks as good as the first day we installed it. Thank you again to BORLA PERFORMANCE EXHAUST for supporting the 2010 LX & BEYOND NATIONALS (2nd year in a row) as well as providing a gift certificate to one lucky attendee.

Filed under: LX and Beyond News, Sponsor News — Tags: 300, 300C, berea, borla, borla exhaust, catback, challenger, charger, chrysler, dodge, exhaust, jeep, mopar, mopar performance, ohio, srt — admin @ 10:37 AM

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June 25, 2010

Sponsor Announcement: Richard Petty’s Garage

On behalf of the 2010 LX & BEYOND NATIONALS we would like to welcome another NEW SPONSOR……PETTY’S GARAGE, the winningest shop in NASCAR history, which has taken it to the street by producing performance daily driver Challengers for the enthusiast market. They have taken over 60 years of racing experience and poured it into the 2010 Richard Petty Signature Series Challenger and a signature line of performance parts.

PETTY’S GARAGE will be bringing Mr. Richard Petty’s personally-owned 2010 Petty Signature Series Challenger which is driven by “The King”, himself. In addition, they will be bringing some customer cars for everyone to see and will be providing some items for racing and car show participants to win to include performance race inspired parts, Petty’s Garage swag and even some autographed items. You will have to be at the 2010 LX & BEYOND NATIONALS to find out everything they are giving away.

Filed under: Affiliate News, LX and Beyond News, Sponsor News — Tags: 1949, 2010, 2010 Dodge Challenger, 2010 Richard Petty Signature Series Challenger, chrysler, dodge, dodge challenger, NASCAR, north carolina, Petty, Petty's Garage, Richard Petty, Richard Petty Signature Series, Signature Series, Signature Series Challenger, The King — admin @ 1:34 PM

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June 21, 2010

2010 LX & Beyond T-Shirts Have Arrived

Official 2010 LX & Beyond Nationals T-Shirts Have Arrived!!!

All Prices include S&H
SELECT BELOW TO ORDER 2010 TSHIRTS

Free shipping on all orders delivered in the continental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii and Canada. All other internationals orders please add an additional $10 for shipping.

Official LX & Beyond Nationals event tshirts still available in limited sizes.
(2008) $10 each (includes S&H) – - – (2009) $10 each (includes S&H)
SELECT BELOW TO ORDER 2008 and/or 2009 TSHIRTS

Free shipping on all orders delivered in the continental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii and Canada. All other internationals orders please add an additional $10 for shipping.

Filed under: LX and Beyond News, Press, Sponsor News — Tags: 2010, 300C, chrysler, chrysler 300c, dodge, dodge challenger, dodge charger, dodge magnum, excel, excel sportswear, official t-shirt, sponsors, t-shirt, tees — admin @ 1:00 PM

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June 11, 2010

Dodge Challenger Freedom Commercial

Dodge Challenger Freedom car commercial. America got two things right; Cars and freedom.

During his First Annual Address to Congress in January of 1790, President George Washington said, “To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.” For the past decade, the muscle car segment has been quietly battling to keep a sea of dull daily drivers at bay, and the tension has finally reached its fever pitch. We are standing on the cusp of a revolution, and we are nothing if not prepared. We’ve got the horsepower, the track time and the street cred – all that’s missing is the official throwing down of the gauntlet. As of today, however, we’ve also got that, too.

In our newest ad spot, the General and his thundering Calvary descend upon the bland, boring and bromidic (or “British”). While Washington and his four-wheeled troops rally against the Redcoats, the U.S. fútbol team will be battling it out with England at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and you’ll be able to watch them both. The Dodge Challenger “Freedom” spot will air regionally during the match on Saturday, following its on-air debut at 11 p.m. EDT today during ESPN SportsCenter. Check out the carnage, and leave us your war whoop in the comment box below. U-S-A!

Filed under: Affiliate News — Tags: America, cars and freedom, chrysler, commercial, dodge, dodge challenger, England, FIFA World Cup, freedom, George Washington, Redcoats, soccer, U.S. fútbol team — admin @ 9:15 AM

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June 8, 2010

SRT and Chrysler Group LLC will be in attendance

We will have over 13 Chrysler Executives this year at LX Nationals:

2009 LX & Beyond Nationals, Quaker City Raceway, Salem, OH – Photo courtesy of Mopar Action Magazine (April 2010)

Again, they will be bringing with them some very interesting cars to show off. They will also be available and interacting with LX & Beyond participants throughout the entire weekend and have offered to do a 1 hour tech talk again as well. Please join me in thanking them once again and spread the word to others not on the dodge/chrysler/mopar forums, facebook, twitter, and myspace. The 2010 LX & BEYOND NATIONALS is an event you don’t want to miss!!!

Filed under: LX and Beyond News — Tags: 2010, chrysler, dodge, mopar, mopar action, ohio, quaker city raceway, salem, srt, tech talk, very interesting — admin @ 10:04 AM

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June 3, 2010

Cover lifted on 2011 Dodge Charger

by John Neff (RSS feed) on Jun 3rd 2010 at 1:52PM

2011 Dodge Charger spy shots – Click above for high-res image gallery

We’ve seen plenty of spy shots showing heavily cloaked prototypes of the 2011 Dodge Charger before, but our spy photographers just found the holy grail. Who knows how it happened, but the cover on this Charger prototype (we’re guessing it’s an R/T model) got flipped back to reveal the redesigned sedan’s new snout for the first time and our spies snapped the hell out of it.

The Charger’s new look will apparently be an evolution more than a revolution, with the current sedan’s squared off front end and angry expression receiving several tweaks. The grille, for instance, appears slightly taller and juts out farther creating a schnoz not unlike what you’ll find on the front end of a Mitsubishi Lancer (not a fan of the faux chrome, though). The Charger’s headlights always made the car look pissed off, but the new model appears to be in an even worse mood with a more aggressive scowl. The hood is definitely more chiseled as well, with what appears to be two recesses stamped in on either side of a center spine. Finally, the lower bumper receives new fog lamps and a larger lower air intake.

There were rumors that Dodge passenger vehicles would soon be sporting new badges that ditched the horned ram, in light of Ram trucks being spun off as its own brand. This prototype, however, is wearing a traditional Dodge badge with the hooved mammal’s head in relief like always. That doesn’t mean the brand couldn’t swap out badges at the last minute, but if that’s their plan, there’s no evidence here.