MOPAR HEMI CHALLENGE TO FEATURE CONTINGENCY AWARDS

This year’s Mopar Hemi Challenge finale at O’Reilly Raceway Park will not only feature over 25 of the hottest doorslammers in the country, but high-stakes cash prizes and contingencies as well. In addition to the prize money for the event champion and the points fund payout, this Friday’s event will also feature contingency awards from Mickey Thompson Tires, Ray Barton Racing Engines and Jessel Rocker Arms.

The Mopar Hemi Challenge event winner will receive an additional $1,000 from Mickey Thompson Tires, Ray Barton Racing Engines and Jessel Rocker Arms, bringing the winner’s purse to $13,000. The event runner-up will receive an additional $500 from the three contingency sponsors for an additional $1,500 payday. Competitors ending their runs in the semi-final round will receive $250 from Mickey Thompson Tires and Ray Barton Racing Engines, as well as a $250 certificate from Jessel Rocker Arms.

In order to be eligible for the bonus awards, Super Stock competitors in the Mopar Hemi Challenge will be required to utilize either Ray Barton's patented rocker system or the qualifying Jessel Shaft Roller Rocker Arm product in their Hemi engines. To collect the Mickey Thompson payout, that company's tires must be run during the competition on both the front and rear of the car. Decals for each company must also be displayed throughout the competition and product verification will take place at the conclusion of the event. Approved decals can be obtained before the race from representatives of each company.

Competitors in the Super Stock/A-HEMI (SS/AH) division are eligible to compete in Mopar's Super Stock HEMI Challenge event. Featuring more than 25 Hemi-powered factory lightweight SS/AH 1968 Plymouth Barracudas and Dodge Darts, the event winner will receive a $10,000 bonus. The final round will feature an all or nothing format as the competitors compete for not only the bragging rights but the cash prize. The event will also crown an overall Mopar HEMI Challenge series points champion based on rounds won at the two NHRA Sportsnationals held earlier this year. The Mopar HEMI Challenge Series winner will receive a $5,000 prize.

The Mopar Super Stock Hemi Challenge will take place on Friday, September 1, during the 52nd Mac Tools U.S. Nationals event at O’Reilly Raceway Park.

For more information about the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals, Mopar Super Stock Hemi Challenge, Mopar Direct Connection or Team Mopar, visit www.oreillyracewaypark.com, www.moparspeed.com, www.mopar.com or www.nhra.com.

Mopar is based in Center Line, Mich., and is the exclusive original equipment supplier of parts and accessories for Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep® vehicles.