Written in 1917 by Detroit poet Edgar Albert Guest.
The new Chrysler 300. More than just our flagship.
Registration Open for 2012
Written in 1917 by Detroit poet Edgar Albert Guest.
The new Chrysler 300. More than just our flagship.
2012 LX & Beyond Nationals will once again be held for all LX/LC/SRT owners across the country at Quaker City Motorsports Park. Details coming soon on event activities, schedule and hotel.
2005-newer Chrysler 300/300C, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Dodge Magnum
All SRT Vehicles (including): Chrysler Crossfire SRT6, Dodge Caliber SRT4, Dodge Neon SRT4,
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8, Dodge Viper RT/SRT10, Dodge Ram SRT10
Posted: 13th November 2011 by MMM in Chrysler Group
• New Owner’s Center website enables Chrysler Group owners to view vehicle information and service history learn how to use vehicle features, develop customized vehicle galleries and receive special offers
• Owners simply enter their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), and they’re good to go
• 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show attendees will be first to experience the new website
Auburn Hills, Mich. , Nov 11, 2011 – The Mopar® brand will introduce a new Chrysler Group owner website, called Owner’s Center, at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show.
The new site, targeted at Chrysler Group vehicle owners, offers personalized features and services tailored to customer needs. 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show attendees will be among the first to experience the new site, which officially launches on Wednesday, Nov. 16.
“Our new Owner’s Center website will support Chrysler Group customers throughout their entire ownership experience with our vehicles,” said Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO of Mopar, Chrysler Group LLC’s service, parts and customer-care brand. “Information will be easily accessible and constantly updated. It’s yet another example of how Mopar adds value to our brands and vehicles.”
The new site is available to all Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck and FIAT brand customers who have owned vehicles since the 1987 model year. Customers may simply input their vehicle identification number (VIN) to access a host of features including:
Learn and Use
Customers may access information about standard, optional and dealer-installed features. They may also view informational videos, access their owner’s manual, vehicle warranty information and roadside assistance.
Maintain and Care
Customers may easily manage and track their vehicle’s service information, view a complete vehicle history and have the ability to track service contracts. All of this information is automatically populated to their personal site when the service is performed at a Chrysler Group dealership.
Owners also will have easy access to their recommended maintenance schedule and track what they need to do in order to keep their vehicle maintained based on the vehicle’s current mileage.
In addition, the site provides information about their preferred Chrysler Group dealership including address, phone number, hours of operation, dealership amenities and a link to their website. Owners will be able to update their preferred Chrysler Group dealer as they choose.
Shop for brand merchandise
Customers may shop for Chrysler Group brand merchandise and Mopar accessories in the “shop” section as well as have access to special deals exclusive to their vehicle.
The Owner’s Center may be accessed from the Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram Truck and Fiat brand websites by clicking “Owners” at the top of each website or by typing one of the following URLs into any web browser:
• https://owners.chrysler.com
• https://owners.jeep.com
• https://owners.dodge.com
• https://owners.ramtrucks.com
• https//owners.fiat.com (beginning in December)
Posted: 12th November 2011 by MMM in 300
By: Scott Vandekerckhove – Lead Contributor
In a show of brute force, the new Chrysler 300 SRT8 absolutely stunned me at the drag strip today. I ran a blistering 12.553@111.55 mph, making this the fastest SRT product we have tested from the entire 2012 lineup. The 300 didn’t flinch all day as it consistently ran in the mid to high 12’s; never once exceeding the 13 second mark.
Check out the videos below…
In the next video, I did all I could to beat a BMW M6 with its mighty V10, but he catches up for the win despite my + .065 reaction time. So close…
My full review of the 300 SRT8 is on the way soon, but I still have to wrap up the Charger and Challenger stories first. Plus, I’ll be heading out to the LA Auto Show next week, so look for a full report from there too!
Lots of writing to do, my friends. I owe you lots of material!
The end of the road is near for the 2011 SRT High Performance tour, so our cars and crew are closing the epic roadtrip in big ways.
The team spent all last week on the West Coast taking in Southern California car culture. The SoCal Challenger Club coordinated a stop at the famous Bob’s Big Boy in Burbank, which hosts cruise-ins that are said to have inspired the cult classic film American Graffiti. Early the next morning, the team headed to Irvine to experience the original Cars and Coffee event, known to draw high-profile stars and glittering cars worthy of paparazzi lenses.
The final week of the tour will be spent at the exciting SEMA trade show in Las Vegas, where automotive hobbyists converge to network and peruse the world’s most creative automotive accessory vendors. If you’re going to the show, head to the SRT tunnel, where you can meet the tour drivers, SRT engineers and the 2012 lineup.
Over the past few years we have been kicking around the idea of holding a Modern Mopar versus Old School Mopar showdown at the LX & Beyond Nationals. Before the first LX-platform Dodge Charger, Dodge Magnum or Chrysler 300 burned rubber on a drag strip the debate began whether or not the new kids on the block would be able to carry the Mopar Muscle torch into the next couple of decades. Nearly 6 years have passed and we have now seen a 2nd generation of the new Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 vehicle; and the birth of the new Dodge Challenger on the shortened LC-platform.
As the flagship LX event on the east coast, the LX & Beyond Nationals decided that next season’s 5th year anniversary is the perfect time to show the Mopar world what 6-7 years of grassroots tuning, testing, blood, sweat and tears has created. Don’t let the low-key exteriors, large diameter wheels or retro-looking graphics fool you into thinking they did not come to take home nothing less than a win light. The debate is over, time to settle it on the dragstrip.
We will be reviewing rules and regulations for this racing class and posting the info on this website as well as many of your favorite forums in the upcoming months. We are looking for class sponsors immediately. The sooner we know your interest and commitment the sooner we can coordinate with you in getting the word out to everyone.
Join the discussion on rules/regulations. Stop over to LXForums.com
Preliminary Plans:
More details to be released very soon…
The planning and information gathering process never stops at LX & Beyond. We have been working hard this summer since the close of the event to make next year’s event better than ever. Its amazing that its been over 4 years since the LX Nationals first began in that restaurant parking lot in Columbus, Ohio. Who could have guessed we would be celebrating a 5 year anniversary. Stay tuned to your favorite forums, social media and this website for the latest news.
We are looking forward to being apart of the Modern Street Hemi Shootout Series again for the 2012 racing season. By far the best and most well-organized racing for the Modern Mopar — Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Magnum, Chrysler 300 and Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 — on the east coast. Do not be surprised to see additional stops added to this series for next year. If you own one of the LX & Beyond vehicles or want to see some modern Mopars go really fast keep an eye on this series! The 2011 MSHS Finale will be held at ATCO Raceway in New Jersey on November 4, 2011.
Some changes that we can share with you for 2012 LX & Beyond Nationals is that car show participation will be available as pre-registered only. Drive-ups the day of the event will not be permitted so that we can allocate proper space and resources for this portion of the event. Pre-registration will be available (and recommended) for racing and meet and greet participants as well. Remember that many activities are based on attendance, so let us know you’re coming! The A&W Restaurant that we have visited for the kick-off party cruise-in has been sold and will no longer remain a restaurant. Discussions are being held with new locations that are very excited to have us start our weekend at their business.
We are very much excited to see our sponsors return from this year and previous years and working closely with them to not only have their support but also see more in attendance. We have been listening to feedback and know that you want to be able to purchase stuff. There are also some other items in the works that we will share later….
All classes except exhibition and Index are required to have NAG1 Transmission with factory TCM. Six speed entries must be production style units with the standard H-Style pattern. Sequential or clutchless transmissions are prohibited. Clutch must be conventional, slipper clutches prohibited. All Cars must run factory engine controllers. Approved engine controllers are NGC 3, 4, and 4A models as well as GPEC 2. Cars that are eligible to participate in heads up classes are 2005-present LX, LC and SRT Jeeps. If you have a Gen III HEMI powered vehicle that is not an LX, LC or SRT Jeep, you may participate in Exhibition and Index. All classes will be run with a Pro Tree.
EXHIBITION (Non-Points Class)
Quick 8
PRO
Stroker Class
Super Stock Class
Index
King of the Hill
Thank you to all of our fans, friends, participants and sponsors that have made the event what it is today. The 2011 LX & Beyond Nationals DVD will be available for the price of $25.00 plus shipping. Also, the DVD for the 2008 , 2009 and 2010 seasons will be available for $15.00 plus shipping. If you order all 4 seasons they are available for $50.00 plus shipping. Good way to get caught up from the past 4 years and get you ready for the 2012 LX & Beyond Nationals anniversary party next year!!!
This is the Official and Only DVD of the Summer event which has hosted a 50+ award carshow, 4 heads-up racing, and 3 bracket racing classes showcasing the Modern Mopar Muscle vehicles based on the Chrysler LX/LC/LD-platform Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300/300C, Dodge Magnum and the full family of SRT vehicles, including the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT.
If you were unable to attend or just to busy to get around and experience the entire event this DVD will take you through the entire experience. You arrive at A&W Restaurant in Boardman, Ohio for the official kick-off party and cruise-in; then, you head to Quaker City Motorsports Park in Salem, Ohio the next 2 days to do everything from watching the Modern Street Hemi Shootout Series drag racing qualifications, check out the vehicles in the car show, and so much more. You want this in your Mopar DVD collection.
Total Length:
PRODUCTION CANCELLED (REFUNDS TO BE ISSUE 1/6/2012)
Woodward Dream Cruise is the largest 1-day automotive event in the world, boasting around 1.5 million spectators and over 40,000 cars from around the globe. This was our first time visiting the “Mecca of All Car Cruises” in Royal Oak, Michigan just outside of Detroit. Spectators lined the streets of the over 12-mile route on Woodward Avenue, sometimes 3-5 people deep with lawn chairs and tents. There were cars and car clubs along the streets; and displays by Chrysler, Ford and GM and even some aftermarket companies. It’s a sensory overload that would make even the most well-composed auto enthusiast just sit back in amazement and say…wow.
This is definitely one of those times that pictures and video do not do the event justice. There is so much going on and so much to do that you can not capture it all. You must experience it for yourself, but until you do here is some pictures and video that we captured. Enjoy!
Pictures: http://www.flickr.com//photos/lxandbeyondnats/sets/72157627480267422/show/
