Category Archives: Mopar Racing

Mopar Racing–Mopar Doubles-Up on Wins at Route 66 NHRA Nationals;

Mopar Doubles-Up on Wins at Route 66 NHRA Nationals;
Allen Johnson Earns Pro Stock Title, Tommy Johnson Jr. Wins All-Mopar Funny Car Final

Allen Johnson takes “Magneti Marelli Offered by Mopar Dodge Dart” to first Pro Stock title win of the year at 18th annual Lucas Oil Route 66 NHRA Nationals
Tommy Johnson Jr. defeats Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) teammate Matt Hagan in All-Mopar final at Route 66 Raceway to earn his first title of the season
Matt Hagan’s runner-up finish in the Mopar Express Lane Dodge Charger R/T helps extend his lead in the Funny Car Standings to 178 points
Allen Johnson jumps from seventh to fifth in Pro Stock points ahead of Mopar Mile High Nationals where he has won six times in eight years Continue reading Mopar Racing–Mopar Doubles-Up on Wins at Route 66 NHRA Nationals;

Mopar Racing–Mopar Kicks-off Second Half of NHRA Season with Qualifying at Route 66 Raceway

Mopar Kicks-off Second Half of NHRA Season with Qualifying at Route 66 Raceway

Mopar drivers qualify for 18th annual Lucas Oil Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by General Tire held at Route 66 Raceway
Tommy Johnson Jr. leads his DSR Mopar teammates as No. 4 qualifier for Funny Car eliminations
Mopar drivers Matt Hagan, Ron Capps, and Jack Beckman are 1-2-3 in Funny Car points standings
Allen Johnson qualifies “Magneti Marelli Offered by Mopar” Dodge Dart seventh in Pro Stock qualifying Continue reading Mopar Racing–Mopar Kicks-off Second Half of NHRA Season with Qualifying at Route 66 Raceway

Mopar Racing–Beckman Scores Title Win for Mopar at Norwalk NHRA Nationals; Ninth Victory for New 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger R/T

Beckman Scores Title Win for Mopar at Norwalk NHRA Nationals;
Ninth Victory for New 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger R/T

Don Schumacher Racing’s (DSR) Jack Beckman drives his 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger R/T to a title win at the Ninth annual Summit Racing Equipment National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Nationals
Beckman earns his third title win in four final round appearance this year aboard his Infinite Hero 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger R/T
Ninth win of the season for the new 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car and an 11th final round appearance in 12 national events this season Continue reading Mopar Racing–Beckman Scores Title Win for Mopar at Norwalk NHRA Nationals; Ninth Victory for New 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger R/T

Mopar Racing–Hagan Drives Mopar to No.1 in Qualifying with Two 3-Second Passes at Norwalk NHRA Nationals

Hagan Drives Mopar to No.1 in Qualifying with Two 3-Second Passes at Norwalk NHRA Nationals

Matt Hagan earned No.1 qualifier honors on the strength of two 3-second passes aboard his Mopar at the Ninth annual Summit Racing Equipment National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Nationals
Hagan’s 2015 Dodge Charger R/T sets and resets track records for time and speed in qualifying at 3.973-second pass at 322.96 miles per hour
Hagan posts Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park’s very first 3-second pass
DSR’s Tommy Johnson Jr. qualifies fifth on elimination ladder in pursuit of his first win of the year aboard his Make-A-Wish Dodge Charger R/T
Allen Johnson puts “Magneti Marelli Offered by Mopar” Dodge Dart 10th in qualifying Continue reading Mopar Racing–Hagan Drives Mopar to No.1 in Qualifying with Two 3-Second Passes at Norwalk NHRA Nationals

Mopar Racing–Focused on Performance: New Mopar Dodge Challenger Drag Pak Revealed

Focused on Performance: New Mopar Dodge Challenger Drag Pak Revealed

· New Mopar Dodge Challenger Drag Pak marks the first time Mopar will offer racers a supercharged engine option
· Sportsman racers will have the choice of a 354-cubic-inch supercharged HEMI® engine or a naturally aspirated 426-cubic-inch HEMI
· Orders open in late July, with information on the new Mopar Dodge Challenger Drag Pak available at http://www.mopar.com/mopar-drag-pak Continue reading Mopar Racing–Focused on Performance: New Mopar Dodge Challenger Drag Pak Revealed

Mopar Racing–Hagan Wins All-Mopar Final at NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

Hagan Wins All-Mopar Final at NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

Matt Hagan defeats Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) teammate Ron Capps in All-Mopar Dodge Charger R/T final at the 15th annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
New 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger R/T earns eighth win of the year and makes a 10th final round appearance in 11 national events this season
Hagan posts first win at Bristol Dragway, a fourth win of the season and his 18th of his career and extends lead in championship points
Capps earns third runner-up finish in five final round appearances this year and sits second in the standings
Allen Johnson and “Magneti Marelli Offered by Mopar” Dodge Dart sustain a loss on a hole shot in the opening round at home event but encouraged with recent performance improvements Continue reading Mopar Racing–Hagan Wins All-Mopar Final at NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

Mopar Racing–Pair of Local Mopar Favorites Qualify in Top-Five at NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

Pair of Local Mopar Favorites Qualify in Top-Five at NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals;
Hagan Seeded Second in Funny Car, Johnson Fifth in Pro Stock

Two local Mopar drivers qualify in top-five and are looking for their first title wins at home for the 15th annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
Matt Hagan takes 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger R/T for a 3-second run to take No. 2 spot in Funny Car qualifying at Bristol Dragway
Allen Johnson and “Magneti Marelli Offered by Mopar” Dodge Dart seeded fifth for Pro Stock eliminations at home track
Jack Beckman qualifies his DSR Mopar in the third spot on the Funny Car eliminations ladder Continue reading Mopar Racing–Pair of Local Mopar Favorites Qualify in Top-Five at NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

Mopar Racing–Mopar Drivers Geared-Up for NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Home on Father’s Day

Mopar Drivers Geared-Up for NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Home on Father’s Day

Allen Johnson and “Magneti Marelli Offered by Mopar” Dodge Dart follow up two runner-up finishes with provisional fourth place spot in qualifying for 15th annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
Johnson looking to win at home with his engine tuner and dad Roy on Father’s Day at Bristol Dragway
Reigning Funny Car Champ and points leader Matt Hagan puts Don Schumacher Racing 2015 Mopar Express Lane Dodge third in provisional qualifying at his home race
Richie Stevens and his Dodge Dart back on track as teammate to Allen Johnson at Bristol Dragway Continue reading Mopar Racing–Mopar Drivers Geared-Up for NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Home on Father’s Day

Mopar Racing–Mopar HEMI® Challenge Celebrates 15th Anniversary at 2015 NHRA U.S. Nationals

Mopar HEMI® Challenge Celebrates 15th Anniversary at 2015 NHRA U.S. Nationals

· Mopar HEMI® Challenge marks its 15th anniversary at 2015 NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis on September 3-4
· Winner earns $15,000 purse, a unique HEMI Challenge trophy and special winner’s jacket
· Mopar will once again provide cash prize payouts for the top 16 qualifiers and commemorative gifts for all participants

Auburn Hills, Mich. (June 17, 2015) — For a 15th consecutive season, Mopar will underscore its commitment to Sportsman racing competition within the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) with the presentation of the Mopar HEMI® Challenge. The ever-popular annual vintage racing event will be staged during the prestigious U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis, Indiana, with this year’s shootout scheduled to take place September 3-4 at Lucas Oil Raceway. Continue reading Mopar Racing–Mopar HEMI® Challenge Celebrates 15th Anniversary at 2015 NHRA U.S. Nationals

Mopar Racing–Pair of Runner-up Finishes for Mopar at NHRA New England Nationals

Pair of Runner-up Finishes for Mopar at NHRA New England Nationals

Tommy Johnson Jr. takes the Make-A-Wish Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car from No.1 qualifier to a runner-up result at 3rd Annual NHRA New England Nationals
This is the ninth time in ten national events that the new 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger R/T has advanced to a final elimination round since it was introduced to Funny Car competition
Allen Johnson drives “Magneti Marelli Offered by Mopar” Dodge Dart to second final round appearance in the last two national events
Both Mopar drivers jump into the top-five in the points standings for their respective categories Continue reading Mopar Racing–Pair of Runner-up Finishes for Mopar at NHRA New England Nationals

Mopar Racing–Successful Drive for Mopar at NHRA Summernationals with Hagan Funny Car National Title Win and Johnson Runner-up Finish in Pro Stock

Successful Drive for Mopar at NHRA Summernationals with Hagan Funny Car National Title Win and Johnson Runner-up Finish in Pro Stock

Defending NHRA world champ Matt Hagan drives Mopar Express Lane Dodge to third win of the year at NHRA Summernationals
Hagan’s win at Englishtown marks seventh trip to winner’s circle for the new 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car in nine events this season
Hagan and the 2015 Mopar Express Lane Dodge Charger R/T back in the Funny Car points lead
Allen Johnson takes “Magneti Marelli Offered by Mopar” Dodge Dart to first final round elimination appearance of the year
Mopar Sportsman competitors earn Super Stock Eliminator nationals title and two class wins Continue reading Mopar Racing–Successful Drive for Mopar at NHRA Summernationals with Hagan Funny Car National Title Win and Johnson Runner-up Finish in Pro Stock

Mopar Racing–Pair of DSR 2015 Dodge Charger R/T Funny Cars Qualify in Top-Five for NHRA SummerNationals

Pair of DSR 2015 Dodge Charger R/T Funny Cars Qualify in Top-Five for NHRA SummerNationals

Mopar drivers Matt Hagan and Tommy Johnson Jr. qualify in top-five for NHRA Summernationals eliminations at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park
Jack Beckman is quickest DSR Funny Car of the day and earns three bonus points for topping third qualifying session
Hagan and the 2015 Mopar Express Lane Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car will face a familiar foe in the opening round of eliminations at Englishtown
Ron Capps leads Funny Car points standing by one point over teammate Hagan heading into Sunday eliminations
Allen Johnson puts his Magneti Marelli Offered by Mopar Dodge Dart 11th on the Pro Stock eliminations ladder Continue reading Mopar Racing–Pair of DSR 2015 Dodge Charger R/T Funny Cars Qualify in Top-Five for NHRA SummerNationals

Mopar Racing–Hagan takes 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger R/T for a 3-Second Run in Provisional Qualifying at NHRA SummerNationals

Hagan takes 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger R/T for a 3-Second Run in Provisional Qualifying at NHRA SummerNationals

Hagan quickest 2015 DSR Mopar Dodge Charger R/T with 3-second run for provisional fourth spot in Funny Car qualifying for NHRA Summernationals
Hagan drives the new 2015 Mopar Express Lane Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car to its 11th sub 4-second run of the season at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park
Tommy Johnson Jr. rounds out top-5 in qualifying and is working towards for his first title win of the season
Allen Johnson sits eighth in provisional qualifying and is four elimination round wins away from reaching the 400 career round wins milestone Continue reading Mopar Racing–Hagan takes 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger R/T for a 3-Second Run in Provisional Qualifying at NHRA SummerNationals

Mopar Racing–Beckman Seizes Second Win of Season at Topeka, Sixth Victory in Eight Events for 2015 Dodge Charger R/T

Beckman Seizes Second Win of Season at Topeka, Sixth Victory in Eight Events for 2015 Dodge Charger R/T

· Jack Beckman drives his Mopar HEMI-powered 2015 Dodge Charger R/T to victory at the rain-delayed NHRA Kansas Nationals

· The new 2015 Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car has claimed six wins and advanced to the final round in seven of eight events this season

· Beckman makes NHRA history by becoming the first driver in a Funny Car to record four consecutive runs below 4 seconds

· Don Schumacher Racing Mopar Dodge drivers hold the top three spots in the Funny Car standings

· Matt Hagan reaches the semifinals in his Rocky Boots/Mopar Express Lane Dodge

· Mopar-powered Pro Stocker V. Gaines advances to quarterfinals

· “Magneti Marelli Offered by Mopar” Dodge Dart Pro Stock driver Allen Johnson bows out early Continue reading Mopar Racing–Beckman Seizes Second Win of Season at Topeka, Sixth Victory in Eight Events for 2015 Dodge Charger R/T

Mopar Racing–Ron Capps, Allen Johnson Power Mopar in Rain-Shortened NHRA Kansas Nationals Qualifying

Ron Capps, Allen Johnson Power Mopar in Rain-Shortened NHRA Kansas Nationals Qualifying

· Capps uses sub-four-second run to start fourth in his 2015 Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car at Heartland Park Topeka

· Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) driver Matt Hagan ends “explosive” weekend of qualifying by advancing to the No. 8 spot in his Rocky Boots/Mopar Express Lane Dodge Charger R/T

· Including Jack Beckman (No. 6) and Tommy Johnson Jr. (No. 12), all four DSR drivers will seek a sixth win on Sunday for the 2015 Dodge Charger R/T

· Mopar Pro Stocker Allen Johnson qualifies sixth and will look to recapture his recent Topeka magic in Sunday eliminations Continue reading Mopar Racing–Ron Capps, Allen Johnson Power Mopar in Rain-Shortened NHRA Kansas Nationals Qualifying

Mopar Racing– Capps Takes 2015 Dodge Charger R/T to Runner-Up Finish at NHRA Southern Nationals

Capps Takes 2015 Dodge Charger R/T to Runner-Up Finish at NHRA Southern Nationals

Don Schumacher Racing driver Ron Capps follows up title win in Houston with runner-up finish at NHRA Southern Nationals near Atlanta
DSR has put at least one of their 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger R/T Funny Cars in a final elimination round at six of seven NHRA events this season
Capps has four final round appearances this year and two wins in the 2015 Dodge Charger R/T to lead the Funny Car points standings
Pro Stock fourth seed Allen Johnson and Magneti Marelli Dodge Dart makes progress but see day end in quarterfinals Continue reading Mopar Racing– Capps Takes 2015 Dodge Charger R/T to Runner-Up Finish at NHRA Southern Nationals

Mopar Racing– Trio of DSR 2015 Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car Entries Qualify in Top-Five at NHRA Southern Nationals

Trio of DSR 2015 Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car Entries Qualify in Top-Five at NHRA Southern Nationals;
Allen Johnson Seeded Fourth for Pro Stock Eliminations

Don Schumacher Racing puts three 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger R/T Funny Cars in top-five for eliminations at the 35th annual NHRA Southern Nationals
DSR drivers Jack Beckman, Matt Hagan and Tommy Johnson Jr. qualify 3-4-5 at Atlanta Dragway
Allen Johnson and Magneti Marelli Dodge Dart qualifies fourth for Pro Stock eliminations Continue reading Mopar Racing– Trio of DSR 2015 Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car Entries Qualify in Top-Five at NHRA Southern Nationals

Mopar Back on Track at NHRA Southern Nationals

Mopar Back on Track at NHRA Southern Nationals

Mopar teams and drivers compete this weekend at the 35th annual NHRA Southern Nationals
Mopar entries to carry a memorial decal in remembrance of Tom Hoover at Atlanta Dragway
Don Schumacher Racing looking to add more wins to the current tally of six by the new 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger Funny Car
DSR driver Ron Capps leads Funny Car standings with teammate Matt Hagan in second Continue reading Mopar Back on Track at NHRA Southern Nationals

Mopar Racing– Capps Wins All-Mopar Final on HEMI Day at NHRA SpringNationals

Capps Wins All-Mopar Final on HEMI Day at NHRA SpringNationals

Ron Capps and DSR 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger R/T earn Funny Car title win at NHRA SpringNationals near Houston, Texas
New 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger R/T earns a fifth win in six NHRA events this season
No.1 qualifier Jack Beckman drives 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger R/T to his second final elimination round of the season
Capps takes over lead in Funny Car points standings from teammate Matt Hagan Continue reading Mopar Racing– Capps Wins All-Mopar Final on HEMI Day at NHRA SpringNationals

Mopar Racing–Beckman Takes Provisional No.1 Spot with Three-Second Run at NHRA SpringNationals

Beckman Takes Provisional No.1 Spot with Three-Second Run at NHRA SpringNationals

Jack Beckman took his DSR 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger R/T to provisional pole position at NHRA SpringNationals near Houston, Texas
Beckman posted Royal Purple Raceway’s first sub four-second pass with a 3.988 second run at 318.17 mph
DSR teammate Ron Capps runs a track record speed of 319.67 mph to sit in provisional third spot
Richie Stevens makes his Pro Stock season debut with Johnson & Johnson Racing in a Dodge Dart Continue reading Mopar Racing–Beckman Takes Provisional No.1 Spot with Three-Second Run at NHRA SpringNationals