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February 10, 2011

Robby Gordon Partners With Dodge For 2011

Posted on: February 10, 2011 – 3:15 pm by Denny Darnell

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Robby Gordon announced today that he will be driving a Charger during the 2011 season in the Sprint Cup Series. In response to the partnership with Robby Gordon Motorsports, President & CEO Ralph Gilles issued the following statement:
 
“We’re excited Robby will be joining the program in the Sprint Cup Series in 2011. We like the competitive flair and skill he brings to the track. Robby’s driving style mirrors the performance attitude of the rejuvenated brand, so he’s a welcome addition to our team.

 
“We believe you don’t need a certain number of cars to be successful in racing. The key is having the right combination of teams, drivers and technology. We already have a strong foundation with Penske Racing and the engineering team can easily support another Sprint Cup Series team. Our technical support will be a valuable asset for Robby Gordon Motorsports.”
 
Robby Gordon (No. 7 SPEED Energy Charger) issued the following statement:
 
“I’m excited to be associated with a manufacturer again. I like the things that has been doing to build brand awareness. They have an impressive factory and facility, and their product line is top notch. I’ve really enjoyed putting this deal together with Ralph Gilles and Bryan Viger; they are a fun, youthful, forward-thinking group. I’ve worked with in the past and have always had a great relationship with corporate.”

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November 15, 2010

Mopar Dodge Funny Car Driver Hagan Ends 2010 NHRA Season as Championship Runner-up

Posted on: November 15, 2010 – 12:47 pm by mopar


 

Mopar HEMI®-powered Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car driver Matt Hagan came out of a tension-filled, emotionally-exhausting NHRA Finals in Pomona, Calif., as the 2010 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series Funny Car runner-up to now 15-time world champion John Force.
 
Hagan, in his second full year in the class for Don Schumacher Racing, watched his 38-point lead diminish at this final event of the year after his first-round defeat at the hands of Bob Tasca III. Hagan experienced mechanical problems and slowed to a 4.162-second lap at 290.44 mph, while Tasca passed him to win with a 4.148/303.57 run. Force won the first round, then won again in the second round, earning him the lead and the crown.
 

“We mixed it up with who I consider to be the best guy out there, the 15-time champ, and we had him down to one or two rounds here in the final event of the year,” said Hagan. “We fought a hard fight, we dug deep, and we just weren’t good enough today.
 
“We have to put it behind us and move forward. I’m proud of (crew chief) Tommy DeLago. I’m proud of all my crew guys. I wouldn’t trade them for the world. I plan on working with them for a long time.”
 
Melanie Troxel advanced to the semis in her Dodge Charger R/T, also falling to Force. The Mopar HEMI-fueled DSR duo of Jack Beckman and Ron Capps both exited in the opening round but finished fourth and seventh in the standings, respectively, placing three Mopar Dodge Funny Cars in the top 10 of the final standings.
 
To view exclusive photos of Team Mopar at the Automobile Club of Southern California NHRA Finals, visit http://www.flickr.com/moparcaptured.

November 5, 2010

New Dodge Charger Nose Approved By NASCAR

Posted on: November 5, 2010 – 2:29 pm by RLD

 
Like its forefathers of the late 1960’s, the Charger is constantly evolving to rise to the demands of the highly competitive NASCAR Sprint Car Series. Today, NASCAR Officials just approved the new 2011 nose that offers more brand identity while enhancing high-speed aerodynamics. The 2011 Charger R/T follows the great winning tradition forged on the super speedways going back to the 1969 Charger 500 and Charger Daytona.

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.

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