The Dodge//SRT brand will return as title sponsor of the NHRA Dodge HEMI® Challenge, marking the 19th consecutive year of FCA US LLC sponsorship of the popular NHRA Sportsman event at the historic NHRA U.S. Nationals, as per the official release.The 19th Annual NHRA Dodge HEMI Challenge will take place on August 29-30, 2019, at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis during the NHRA U.S. Nationals. Mopar-powered 1968 Dodge Dart and Plymouth Barracuda Super Stock cars will compete head-to-head in the fan-favorite event, as per an official release.«The NHRA Dodge HEMI Challenge is a fan-favorite tradition at the U.S. Nationals, and we're proud to continue as title sponsor during one of the most prestigious events on the NHRA circuit,» said Steve Beahm, Head of Passenger Car Brands, Dodge//SRT, Chrysler and FIAT, and Head of Parts and Service (Mopar) – FCA North America, as per the release. «It speaks volumes about the legacy of our brand at the drag strip and the passion of our fans to see HEMI-engine-powered vehicles from more than 50 years ago side-by-side in the staging lanes next to our modern-day Dodge drag cars.»According to the release, the legendary 1968 Mopar «package» cars — so named because they were purpose-built as a distinct «package» for use solely on the drag strip — serve as precursors to the modern-day package car, the Mopar Dodge Challenger Drag Pak.Competitors will fight it out for the unique 42.6-lb NHRA Dodge HEMI Challenge trophy, created as a callout to the 426 HEMI engine. All 16 drivers to reach the elimination rounds will receive cash rewards, with the winner walking away with the ultimate prize of the $15,000 winner's purse, as per the release.«Fans love the Dodge HEMI Challenge as much as our Sportsman racers do,» said Brad Gerber, NHRA Vice President, and Chief Development Officer, as per the release. «The competition gets more intense every year thanks to the effort Dodge puts into this event. We can't wait to see who walks away with the trophy this year.»“In addition to the NHRA Dodge HEMI Challenge, the Dodge//SRT brand also utilizes its Dodge Top Finisher program, now in its third year, to recognize and reward dedicated and passionate Sportsman racers. The Dodge Top Finisher award includes $500 each for the Stock and Super Stock competitors who advance the furthest behind the wheel of a Mopar-powered vehicle. The award is given in both classes at all 24 NHRA Nationals events,” says the release.Click on the slideshow for a sneak peek at the past events   https://www.blouinartinfo.com/              Founder: Louise Blouin Read more