<h1>Dodge Prolongs Sponsorship of NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Event at Maple Grove Raceway; Broadens Parti

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 7, 2017/ PRNewswire/-- Dodge has actually expanded its contract as the title legal rights sponsor of the National Racer Association (NHRA) Mello Yello Drag Racing Series occasion at Maple Grove Raceway for the 2017 period, Dodge and NHRA revealed today.

The 33rd yearly Dodge NHRA Nationals will certainly be held Sept. 21-24 and works as the 2nd race in the six-race NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship. The occasion will be a crucial stop for racers who are fighting for a globe championship at the conclusion of the season.

" The Dodge NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway is among the premiere occasions on the NHRA Drag Racing Series schedule," said Brad Gerber, NHRA vice head of state and chief advancement policeman. "The fan base in the region is among the most dedicated in the nation and also followers will certainly witness leading NHRA racers fighting throughout the countdown to the champion."

Dodge's dedication to the sporting activity of NHRA Drag Competing continues to be strengthened as those that take on Dodge lorries in the Super Supply and also Supply classes in the Lucas Oil Drag Competing Collection will be eligible for additional benefit cash throughout the course of the year. Freshly presented for 2017, the Dodge Top Finisher honor awards $500 each to the Stock and Super Stock motorists in a Dodge or Plymouth lorry that advance the farthest throughout removals at each of the 24 NHRA National events.

" Prolonging the Dodge partnership with the NHRA and Maple Grove Raceway is a simple choice. Dodge belongs at the drag strip," stated Tim Kuniskis, Head of Automobile Brand Names-- Dodge, SRT, Chrysler and also FIAT, FCA - North America. "The raw horsepower and also power that trembles the championship-winning Dodge Battery charger R/T Funny Automobile at NHRA weekend breaks inspires the horse power and performance feel found throughout the complete line of Dodge cars."

A new Dodge exhibition will also be presented on Makers Midway at 15 occasions this year. Additionally, the 2nd annual Mopar Huge Block Event totally free fan-admission occasion will certainly happen on Thursday, Sept. 21 in conjunction with the Dodge NHRA Nationals.

NHRA provides 24 nationwide events featuring the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Collection, NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series as well as NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Collection. NHRA gives competitors chances for drivers of all degrees in the NHRA Summit Racing Series and also the NHRA Drags: Road Legal Design offered by AAA.dodge ram 3500 front grill NHRA also provides NHRA Jr. Road program for teens and also the Top Competing Jr. Drag Racing Organization for young people ages 5 to 17. On top of that, NHRA owns and operates five racing facilities: Atlanta Dragway in Georgia; Gainesville Raceway in Florida; National Trail Raceway in Ohio; Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis; as well as Car Club Raceway at Pomona in Southern The Golden State. To find out more, visit to NHRA.com, or go to the main NHRA web pages on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram as well as Twitter.

About Dodge and also SRT Brands
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