Im trying

Thanks for the kind words guys. has anyone heard if there is going to be a shootout at Indy this year or is it going to be normal class?

its a shootout,, i heard same money as last year though they are spreading it out,, paying less to win,, then paying runner up and semi's

Ya' reckon they got tired of puttin' the Charlies in another tax bracket????

Auburn Hills, Mich. — The 2012 Mopar® HEMI® Challenge will take to the track for the 12th consecutive year during the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, Aug. 30–31. For the second straight year, $15,000 will go to the winner of the Mopar HEMI Challenge, which pairs Mopar-powered Super Stock/A-HEMI (SS/AH) competitors against each other in a high-stakes quarter-mile showdown.

The Mopar HEMI Challenge began as a one-race shootout at the 2001 Mac Tools U.S. Nationals, and returned to that format last year, after a number of seasons as a multi-event mini-series. The race features 1968 Dodge Darts and Plymouth Barracudas — the classic package cars that helped build the Mopar brand’s impressive reputation at the drag strip — engaged in quarter-mile battles.

“The Mopar HEMI Challenge continues to grow and build momentum each year,” said Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO of Mopar, Chrysler Group LLC’s service, parts and customer-care brand. “The NHRA Sportsman drag racers that compete in the Mopar HEMI Challenge are the backbone of the sport, and have a passion for the Mopar brand that they carry with them wherever they go. The Mopar HEMI Challenge is a great way to recognize their passion and dedication to the brand and the sport."

“We are excited to have the Mopar HEMI Challenge event return as part of the tradition-rich Mac Tools U.S. Nationals,” said Eric Lotz, director of field marketing, NHRA. “It has become an important part of the event and a must-see for all sportsman racing enthusiasts.”

Mopar HEMI Challenge qualifying is set for Thursday, Aug. 30, with eliminations scheduled for Friday, Aug. 31. The Mopar HEMI Challenge final round will take place during Funny Car and Top Fuel qualifying rounds on Friday. Along with the $15,000 winner’s purse, $1,500 will be awarded to the runner-up, with $500 going to both the third and fourth-place finishers. The No. 1 Qualifier during the Mopar HEMI Challenge will also take home $500.

I wonder how much NHRA charges Mopar for bringing probably 1000 people to the race that normally wouldnt be there?
cw

so what youre sayin,,,, is 1000 people show up to see you????? haha,, just kidding,, maybe...

back to work....

26 AH cars so far entered for Indy

Me

Hey Bucky, whats going on with the "Line" engine. I was hoping to see you guys at Indy.

hey jeff, u going to indy? more the merrier.

im trying,,,,,,, assembling motor now... changed block,, and updated heads

Motor has been done makes good power working on other parts of car to make hook. I need to go down to test but I am covered up trying to get original Red Light Bandit 1970 pro stock restoration done.I promised it to be done to debut at Indy,so it will be tough.My fingers are crossed .I'm trying.

Any of the big dogs cracked the 1100 HP level yet? I figure they must be over 1000 HP.

i cant speak for charlie directly,, but i dont think he has broke 1000... i know ray has,, but dynos are just tools,, you just need more on them whatever you make

R&M numbers are classified BUT we won't be last. Looks like a great field shaping up but we need Baughman, Hess, Moore, Rains, Jeff, Kraft etc etc.

Enjoy it while it last as the SuperCar "Race on Sunday; Sell on Monday" are here!!!!

stephen, thanks for thinking of us. we are entered under kyle's name. working on block assembly as we speak.hope we have a 32 car field.

hey stephen,, those duck dynasty guys relatives of youre???? youre all from louisana..... arent you guys all cousins somehow down there?? si kinda reminds me of you :-)