On May 29th, details on this year’s National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) HEMI® Challenge were released by Chrysler. This year’s events are being held at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis for the 14th consecutive year and will take place on August 28-29th. The challenge will be a part of the NHRA’s 60th U.S. Nationals event. According to Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO of Mopar, Chrysler Group LLC’s service, parts and customer-care brand, “The legendary 426 HEMI engine was introduced 50 years ago through motorsports and went on to power the classic Mopar muscle cars that still are such a big part of our heritage thanks in part to the passion of our sportsman competitors and fans,” “That passion and heritage comes alive every year with the HEMI Challenge and the NHRA Sportsman drag racers who compete in this annual showcase. This year, we’re excited to celebrate this half century of the HEMI with the group of racers that are truly the backbone of the sport with their dedication to the brand and drag racing.”
Along with the traditional racing events, this year there will be a 50th anniversary celebration for the GEN II 426 Race HEMI. This year’s winner will take home a unique 50th anniversary HEMI Challenge trophy, a custom Mopar HEMI 50th Anniversary jacket, along with the $15,000 winner’s monetary prize. All drivers participating in the Mopar-powered Super Stock/Automatic-HEMI (SS/AH) class at the HEMI Challenge will receive: a HEMI Challenge hat; a HEMI Challenge commeroative poster; a Special HEMI 50th anniversary key chain; HEMI 50th anniversary logo decals; and a Limited Edition print of the 50th anniversary HEMI heritage wall display.
You can get your hands on your favorite HEMI powered machine by visiting All-Star Chrysler cars dealer near Florissant right now! All-Star Chrysler cars St. Louis carries a nice selection of HEMI powered cars and trucks, all ready to meet your horsepower needs. Come by for a test drive today!