Or at least thats what dodge said when it pulled the covers off. Discover the 2020 dodge challenger, the fastest and most powerful muscle car in the market. The new raceonly v10 powered rearwheel drive 2011 mopar challenger drag pak features an. The door bars a to prevent the door from caving in if you hit on the side if you only have one on the drive side you still arnt protected on the passenger side. Since the 2018 dodge challenger srt demon debut, some outlets and some people have been freaking out about the nhra ban. The video posted by youtube channel wheels shows the billet silver hellcat going up agains the granite crystal demon at mission raceway park located about an hour east of vancouver british columbia, canada. How hard is it to make the 2018 dodge challenger srt demon. The cars will eventually be eligible to run in three eliminator categories. Within the last 2 weeks a youtube video has started making the rounds of a stock challenger demon vs a stock challenger hellcat drag racing.
If youre interested in purchasing a dodge, jeep, ram, or a viper, call john. The current dodge charger rt funny car was introduced in 2006 and to date has won two consecutive nhra funny car world championships with matt hagan in 2011 and jack beckman in 2012, earned 68. Jul 11, 2014 were running out of ways to describe the dodge challenger srt hellcat that dont start with the letter f. The 2010 mopar challenger will make its debut on july 23rd 25th at the 31st annual mopar milehigh nhra nationals. Maybe someone can answer, i rejoined nhra as a member this year and wondered do they issue rule books to members, i know a long time ago they did but this time i havent recieved one. The 2018 dodge demons nhra ban is hype motor authority. Everybody, including dodge, needs to stop saying the demons banned from the dragstrip by. Challenger in pro stock ford has its mustang in pro. But will the people who will buy the demon really going to be hindered by the nhra ban. So if you have a 12 wheel stud and the the shank of the stud is 1 12 long and its an open lug it is all ways going to be at at least 12 into. Dec 02, 2016 they include a 1969 road runner, 1970 super bird, and even a 2011 challenger. Dodge claims the demon will run the quarter mile in 9. I hate to type a lot of data, this is from the 1965 nhra rule book for altered coupes and sedans.
Jan 12, 2017 so dodge is limited in how much time and money and how far into the nhra rule book they can spend. See more ideas about dodge challenger, challenger, dodge. But i can not find reference to the amendment anywhere in the rule book. The dodge challenger rt scat pack 20 was recently given the green light to be modified for competition in nhra stock and super stock sportsman class competition for the 2019 season. The 2009 nhra rule book shows that a roll cage is required between 10. Street cars the following items are required for a vehicle and driver to pass tech. A 4speed manual was optional on all engines except the 225 cuin. The 2018 dodge demons nhra ban is hype joel feder april 19, 2017 comment now. I almost forgoti partnered with a gene collins nascar 1966 winter nationals winner in daytona, fl. The dodge challenger rt scat pack 20 can be modified for competition in nhra according to stock and super stock class rules. Minimum weight up to 400 cid 3250 lbs, 401 to 430 cid 3350 lbs. With 707hp and 650 ftlb of torque, there was no doubt this thing was going to be a riot on the quartermile, but even the most jaded did not see this one coming. Mopar introduces 2011 challenger drag pak for sportsman racers.
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 modernday package car, the mopar dodge challenger drag pak. Mopar will build a minimum of 100 challenger drag race package cars to meet amalgamation requirements for the nhra. Buy a rulebook 2019 to 2020 rulebook amendments 2020 rulebook 2020 rulebook amendments junior dragster racing league rulebook. Apr 19, 2017 the 2018 dodge demons nhra ban is hype joel feder april 19, 2017 comment now. Otherwise, if you are racing in an nhra class, you need to be familiar with the nhra rule book. Pingback by summit racing nhra 2010 rule book nhrarb tricity motors on january 27, 2011 10. Dodge reveals specs for challenger drag race package. The nhra certified the dodge challenger rt scat pack 20 angry bee for stock and super stock sportsman classes for the 2019 season. Nhra amends roll barcage rules for 08later street vehicles dragzine. Regulations beyond those required by the nhra rulebook. The dodge challenger srt demon, which is a good and righteous car, is also too quick and too fast to be nhra legal off the lot. Nhra competition drivers license required, done by car designation dragster, door car, etc. The nhra stock car classification guide is used to position a vehicle in its.
Dodge challenger rt scat pack angry bee ready to drag race. Of the many jawdropping facts about the 2018 dodge challenger srt demon, one of the most surprising is that this 840horsepower muscle car built for drag racing is. Looking for a passenger side tail light bucket for a 69 barracu. The nhra rule book is dense, and negotiating it can be tricky for the uninitiated. There are many classes within nhras stock and super stock eliminators. Owners can modify their angry bee for competition, but it. Vancouver nhra wont allow anything other than pure stock to run quicker than 11. Having it taken away because of a rule violation would be agony. Oct 04, 2010 mopars new challenger drag pak is a race rocket that will appeal to racers, collectors, dealers, and dodge viper owners. Basic nhra safety rules all cars must meet nhra rules and pass technical inspection this is general information only and you should always refer to the current official nhra rule book. I also do not know what a tenpoint cage is, except i know it involves forward support bars that end up coming down through the dashboard and also has some xbars supporting the stucture in ways i am not familiar with nor intend to install.
Im thinking the horsepowertorque from the engine is the easiest to address in the after market. The dodge brand is proud to serve as title sponsor of the nhra dodge hemi challenge, an event that. Based on the 2011 dodge challenger and finished in a stock eliminator and super stock configuration, the 2011 mopar challenger v10 drag pak is the first and only 500plus cubicinch v10 drag. The dodge challenger is the name of three different generations of automobiles produced by. Coughlin unveils new pro stock mopar competition plus. The two winners will then square off for the nhra factory stock showdown championship using a 0. Mopar is dropping a v10 into the iconic dodge challenger.
Compare unique models including rt, scat pack 392, srt and. On september 7, the nhra slapped a 25pound weight penalty on the mopar dodge challenger drag paks, while knocking 25 pounds off the copo camaro and cobra. With 840 horsepower and a gaggle of tech to help it launch, the 2018 dodge challenger srt demon surpasses. Mopars new challenger drag pak is a race rocket that will appeal to racers, collectors, dealers, and dodge viper owners. The mopar dodge challenger drag race car will offer a choice between three engines and the manufacturer has. How to make your dodge challenger demon nhra legal and why the car is great for the sport of drag racing. Nhra mello yello the nhra, the largest auto racing organization in the world. The quoted paragraph was obviously written before the rule book was printed.
Unless youve been living under a rock, youll know that the. I also do not know what a tenpoint cage is, except i know it involves forward support bars that end up coming down through the dashboard and also has some xbars supporting the stucture in ways i. The new raceonly v10 powered rearwheel drive 2011 mopar challenger drag pak features an 8. The dragoriented, streetlegal 2019 dodge challenger rt scat pack 20 is now national hot rod association nhra approved. The mopar dodge challenger drag race car got put through a weight reduction program, its engine was repositioned and received a shorter wheelbase. If any of you out there have any old rule books from around 6265, could you post the general rules and weight break on the competition coupe and altered classes. The plate on the dashboard is for cosmetic purposes only. Dodges burly v10powered challenger drag pak set an nhra record last week.
Fca canada wins more 2018 canadian black book best retained value. Some strips just say our rules are from the 2004 rule book. Nhra says in their 2014 rule book that at street legal events. Challenger demon vs challenger hellcat drag race mopar. Based on the 2011 dodge challenger and finished in a stock eliminator and super stock configuration, the 2011 mopar challenger v10 drag pak is the first and only 500plus cubicinch v10 dragrace package car. By nhra rules, a roll cage is not required in a full bodied car until 9. Each class is defined by a ratio of vehicle shipping weight and a horsepower factor. Better yet, with only a few modifications, it can be made nhra legal. Mopar introduces 2011 challenger drag pak for nhra stock. To help clear things up, we spoke with nhra vp of technical. Heres why you cant take your dodge demon to the drag strip. Mopar challenger v10 drag pak built for sanctioned nhra stock and super stock configurations 2011 dodge challenger.
Were running out of ways to describe the dodge challenger srt hellcat that dont start with the letter f. The way i read the rule for wheel studs is that the lug nut must protrude the wheel studs by at least the diameter of the stud not go past the lug so it sticks out just in the lug nut the diameter. Buyers of the new dodge challenger rt scat pack 20, scheduled to begin arriving in dealerships in the first quarter of 2019, will receive complimentary, oneyear memberships in the nhra for the. Its got an impressive list of achievements and firsts for a production car. Therefore, it must be brought into compliance with the rules and regulations found in section 4 of the nhra rulebook. Why the dodge challenger srt demon blurs nhras lines between. Apr 14, 2017 of the many jawdropping facts about the 2018 dodge challenger srt demon, one of the most surprising is that this 840horsepower muscle car built for drag racing is supposedly banned from drag racing.
In 2006 or 2007 nhra changed the rules for factory stock cars the hellcat can run up to. A physical, 2 nhra licensed drivers to witnesssign your forms and minimum 6 runs are required. How to make your dodge challenger demon nhralegal and. Dodge challenger rt scat pack 20, named for quartermile. Jul 14, 2008 mopar will build a minimum of 100 challenger drag race package cars to meet amalgamation requirements for the nhra. The dodge challenger drag pak is the first dragrace, factory prepped package. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our. Nationals mopar hemi challenge event win driving a 1968 plymouth barracuda, raced a mopar hemipowered dodge pro stock car during the 2005 nhra season and currently owns and occasionally competes in sportsman events in a mopar challenger drag pak.
When those owners run in the 9second range without a cage, they might be asked to not return to that track until they have added a roll cage, but that. So if you could pick the areas of the car that they would work on and improve, what would they be. Why the dodge challenger srt demon blurs nhras lines. I totally agree with nhra, looking forward to see how chassis builders apply the roll cage to this car. Everybody, including dodge, needs to stop saying the demons banned from the dragstrip by the nhra, because its not. Jul 19, 2010 the 2010 mopar challenger will make its debut on july 23rd 25th at the 31st annual mopar milehigh nhra nationals. They include a 1969 road runner, 1970 super bird, and even a 2011 challenger. Challenger demon vs challenger hellcat drag race mopar insiders. Class is for dragster, open bodied altered, street roadster, or funny cartype vehicles only running between 6. The video posted by youtube channel wheels shows the billet silver hellcat going up agains the granite crystal demon at mission raceway park located about an hour east of vancouver.
A major factor is how mopars are overengineered compared to some other muscle cars. Nhra maximum tire width pure stock or h stock class dodge. If i recall the the rule book states a min 4pt at one speed and 6pt or more at others. Dodge challenger srt hellcat, dodge srt, dodge charger sxt, dodge muscle. Jan, 2011 pingback by summit racing nhra 2010 rule book nhrarb tricity motors on january 27, 2011 10. The nhra 2010 rule book reads as follows for helmets and goggles. The new challenger srt demon was created by dodge to be the ultimate.
No expiration date per 2008 nhra rule book, but some have said 2 years on expirationrecert. Thats so quick that dodge said the car was banned from drag racing by the national hot rod association nhra. Nhra rulebook or your sanctioning bodys guidelines. So dodge is limited in how much time and money and how far into the nhra rule book they can spend. Were looking forward to bringing mopar nation to thunder mountain, said. Ahfs adjustment on the 2015 dodge drag pak 354530 from 530 to 558 for stock auto. Car research research new used cars kelley blue book challenger srt demon, dodge challenger srt. Dodge continues backing nhra hemi challenge speed sport.
The rule applies to any nonconvertible factoryissued street car sold in 2008 or later. Inspired by the sox and martin hemi cuda that won the 1971 nhra pro stock national championship. Dodge challenger drag racing discussion hey all getting ready to pull the trigger on a drag pack setup. Throughout this rulebook, a number of references are made for particular products to. Nhra makes no mention of it in the rule book to my knowledge. The dodge challenger rt scat pack 20 has officially been deemed legal to run in nhra stock eliminator and super stock competition. Each of the two class winners will receive the nhra class. As if theres a stock 2008 srt8 out there somewhere. Apr 19, 2017 other than nhra events, the 2018 dodge challenger srt demon isnt banned from anything. There is no factored weight for a charger but if you had a 5. As thomas alludes to, the 2011 challenger drag pak unlike. If anyone has or knows someone who has one, please let me know. Discover the 2020 dodge challenger, including the rt, scat pack 392 trim and. Get your official nhra national hot rod association rule book to stay compliant at the strip.