Mopar News, Info and Rumors http://www.moparmax.com en MoparMax.com Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:28:55 -0500 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:28:55 -0500 DragRacingOnline.com 1000 http://www.moparmax.com/_Assets/design2009/logo.png http://www.moparmax.com Mopar News, Info and Rumors Promus Equity Partners, LLC (Promus) has acquired Auto Meter Products, Inc. of Sycamore, Illinois. Auto Meter has established itself as the world's leading developer and manufacturer of branded performance instrumentation systems and ruggedized video and data recorders for the specialty automotive market. Auto Meter instrumentation and video/data systems are used on vehicles from NASCAR and Formula 1 to the aftermarket from street rods and muscle cars, and can also be found in the commercial segment from fire trucks and harsh environment construction applications to military vehicles. Auto Meter has also established a market leading position for professional-grade automotive electrical system diagnostic and battery maintenance equipment. http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_6-8.html http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_6-8.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:34:55 -0500 MoparMax.com The Ram Truck brand and Warner Bros. launched a new co-branded commercial for the Ram 1500, Motor Trend magazine's 2013 Truck of the Year, as part of a partnership promoting Warner Bros. Pictures' and Legendary Pictures' Man of Steel, the highly anticipated summer action adventure movie in theaters June 14. http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_6-8.html http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_6-8.html Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:34:55 -0500 MoparMax.com Chrysler Group will recall approximately 14,800 cars to recalibrate their powertrain control modules. http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_6-9.html http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_6-9.html Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:35:43 -0500 MoparMax.com The achievements of Chris Economaki, the late dean of American motorsports, will be celebrated on Saturday, June 15, at the International Motor Racing Research Center. http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_6-9.html http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_6-9.html Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:35:43 -0500 MoparMax.com (photo courtesy Jon Grasson) http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_6-9.html http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_6-9.html Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:35:43 -0500 MoparMax.com Prizes, free giveaways and photo ops for the new Snake and Mongoo$e movie will be offered during two exciting shows this weekend. The Snake and Mongoo$e booth will be displayed during the Reno Rockabilly Riot at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada, June 14-15, and at the Bringin' Out the Muscle 4 car show at Summit Racing Equipment in Sparks, Nevada, June 16. http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_6-7.html http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_6-7.html Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:35:04 -0500 MoparMax.com Vincent Nobile, a regular on the NHRA Pro Stock circuit, made his ADRL Extreme Pro Stock debut at ADRL Simply Phones U.S. Drags VI held June 8-9 at Virginia Motorsports Park. He qualified number six at 4.115 seconds at 173.87 mph. In the first round his Avenger was a bit loose, but he kept it in line for the win against Richard Penland. In the second round against Elijah Morton, both cars shook, both drivers pedaled, but Morton recovered first for the win. (Richard Muir photo) http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_6-7.html http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_6-7.html Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:35:04 -0500 MoparMax.com The JEGS Foundation recently announced a $10 million gift to support The Ohio State University's Project One campaign. The pledge will forever name the new lobby space and research library of one of the most renowned cancer hospitals in the world. http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_6-6.html http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_6-6.html Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:34:40 -0500 MoparMax.com Laurence Lea has been named Media and Community Relations Coordinator at Sonoma Raceway. Lea, 26, who completed his undergraduate degree at Morehouse College in Atlanta, will work with the Media and Community Relations department to expand awareness and media coverage of Sonoma Raceway and its major events, as well as help with community and charitable events. http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_6-6.html http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_6-6.html Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:34:40 -0500 MoparMax.com Have you been looking for that cool, part time summer job? Well, the Bowsers at Auto Club Famoso Raceway are paying to help spread the word about this year's series of Saturday Night Nitro events at the only concrete, quarter-mile dragstrip in California. http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_6-6.html http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_6-6.html Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:34:40 -0500 MoparMax.com Mopar Funny Car drivers Ron Capps (left) and Jack Beckman spent some time with the Metro World Child group at Englishtown, NJ. (photo courtesy John Force Racing) http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_6-1.html http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_6-1.html Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:10:52 -0500 MoparMax.com Chrysler Group said June 4th it does not intend to honor a request from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to recall as many as 2.7 million Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs. NHTSA said a recall is needed to address safety problems with the vehicles' fuel systems. Chrysler received a letter from NHTSA proposing a recall of 1993-2004 Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Liberty vehicles, which the agency says have defective fuel systems that pose an unreasonable risk to safety in rear-impact collisions. http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_6-5.html http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_6-5.html Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:56:34 -0500 MoparMax.com The Plymouth Belvedere raced by country music legend Marty Robbins returned to its Nashville roots last weekend, fully restored to its yellow-and-purple glory by NASCAR championship crew chief, team owner and new host of AmeriCarna on Velocity, Ray Evernham. http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_6-5.html http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_6-5.html Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:56:34 -0500 MoparMax.com Chrysler Group LLC reported U.S. sales of 166,596 units, an 11 percent increase compared with sales in May 2012 (150,041 units), and the group's best May sales since 2007. http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_6-5.html http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_6-5.html Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:56:34 -0500 MoparMax.com No. 1 qualifier Matt Hagan took the Magneti Marelli Offered by Mopar Dodge Charger R/T to victory circle for the second time this season by beating his Don Schumacher Racing teammate Jack Beckman in the final elimination round at the 44th annual NHRA Summernationals at the historic Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. This was the third Mopar versus Mopar Funny Car showdown in the finals this season, all of which involved Hagan who now has a total of four championship round appearances in nine races thus far in the NHRA Mello Yello series season. http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_6-4.html http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_6-4.html Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:56:20 -0500 MoparMax.com In Pro Stock action, 2012 NHRA Champion Allen Johnson advanced to his fourth final round appearance of the year in the Mopar Express Lane Dodge to face his nemesis, No. 1 qualifier and current points leader, Mike Edwards. To get to the final elimination face-off, Johnson qualified sixth and disposed of Larry Morgan and Erica Enders-Stevens in the opening rounds. He then lined up beside HEMI-powered teammate Vincent Nobile, against whom he has 10 win - 4 loss record in prior events. Nobile had the starting line advantage with a 0.024-second reaction time to Johnson's 0.060, but tire shake pitched the car sideways to give Johnson the round win and send him to do battle against Edwards. http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_6-4.html http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_6-4.html Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:56:20 -0500 MoparMax.com The Mopar Top Eliminator program is back and is bringing new elements to the competition. The program, which is in its seventh season, recognizes the best of the best the most skilled Mopar enthusiasts and their restyled, accessorized and performance enhanced Chrysler Group LLC vehicles. http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_6-3.html http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_6-3.html Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:56:05 -0500 MoparMax.com One of the prettiest nitro funny cars is just about back on the track. Northern Californian Tom Burke will soon be testing his Nitro Express Dodge Charger AA/Funny Car with hopes of making it to the July 6 Night of Fire event at Champion Raceway in Medford, Oregon. http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_6-3.html http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_6-3.html Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:56:05 -0500 MoparMax.com On Memorial Day weekend, Ram truck owners from cities near Moore, Okla., converged on disaster-torn neighborhoods to deliver supplies and help area residents cope with sorting through the rubble. http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_6-2.html http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_6-2.html Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:55:50 -0500 MoparMax.com Harvey J. Crane, Jr., founder of Crane Cams, passed away Friday, May 31, following a brief illness. He was 81. http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_6-2.html http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_6-2.html Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:55:50 -0500 MoparMax.com Ralph Gilles, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - SRT Brand and Motorsports, Chrysler Group LLC and Senior Vice President - Product Design, Chrysler Group LLC, has been named Honorary Chairman for the 25th Annual Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Induction Ceremony at the Fillmore Theatre in downtown Detroit on Wednesday, Aug. 21. http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_6-2.html http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_6-2.html Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:55:50 -0500 MoparMax.com The legendary No. 777 Plymouth Belvedere raced by country music legend Marty Robbins will return to its Nashville roots, fully restored to its yellow-and-purple glory by NASCAR championship crew chief, team owner and host of the new series on Velocity, AmeriCarna, Ray Evernham. http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_5-21.html http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_5-21.html Fri, 24 May 2013 11:42:56 -0500 MoparMax.com The second event on the Victory Nostalgia Super Stock Series will be held May 24-25 at the eighth-mile Eddyville Raceway Park near Oskaloosa, Iowa. http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_5-21.html http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_5-21.html Fri, 24 May 2013 11:42:56 -0500 MoparMax.com Tom at Craven Performance in St. Peters, Mo., sent photos of a new Hemi Challenger the shop just finished. At last week's Mega Mopar Weekend at Gateway Motorsports Park near St. Louis, master tuner Roland Leong took a look at the car and spent some time talking to the new owner. http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_5-20.html http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_5-20.html Fri, 24 May 2013 11:42:31 -0500 MoparMax.com For a second time this season, two Dodge entries doubled up to take title wins in both the Pro Stock and Funny Car classes at the NHRA Kansas Nationals with drivers Jeg Coughlin Jr. and Johnny Gray taking home special-edition silver Wally trophies in honor of the event's 25th anniversary. Each driver's trip to the winner's circle was notable for number of reasons. http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_5-19.html http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_5-19.html Fri, 24 May 2013 11:42:06 -0500 MoparMax.com In the wake of the devastating tornado that hit Oklahoma earlier this week, The Chrysler Foundation, the charitable arm of Chrysler Group LLC, today announced that it will provide $100,000 to First Response Team of America (http://firstresponseteam.org), a nonprofit disaster relief organization which assists local first responders with rescues and also provides help with cleanup efforts. http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_5-18.html http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_5-18.html Fri, 24 May 2013 11:41:45 -0500 MoparMax.com The 24 Hours of Le Mans is the world's oldest active sports car race. The first event was held in 1923 and for driver and machine, it's the ultimate test of speed, efficiency and endurance. Participation is by invitation only as the Automobile Club de lOuest (ACO) selects the 56 entries. The 81st edition is set for June 22-23 at Circuit de la Sarthe in Le Mans, France. http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_5-18.html http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_5-18.html Fri, 24 May 2013 11:41:45 -0500 MoparMax.com George Barris, Eric Grant, Wade Kawasaki and Joe Schubeck will be inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame an honor that recognizes an elite group of individuals for raising the stature or growth of the automotive specialty-equipment industry. http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_5-17.html http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_5-17.html Fri, 24 May 2013 11:41:09 -0500 MoparMax.com Mopar Canada, which has been the title sponsor for the IHRA's Mopar Canadian Nitro Jam since its inception back in 2000 and recently acquired title sponsorship of the Mopar Rocky Mountain Nitro Jam Nationals in 2010, has announced that it will continue its involvement within Canada's drag racing scene by renewing sponsorship of the two IHRA Nitro Jam events to be held in Canada. http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_5-17.html http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_5-17.html Fri, 24 May 2013 11:41:09 -0500 MoparMax.com The Dodge brand is extending its partnership with Syfy and Trion Worlds on the Defiance television show and online video game with a new television commercial and social gaming sweepstakes. http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_5-16.html http://www.moparmax.com/news/2013/news-viii_5-16.html Fri, 24 May 2013 11:40:43 -0500 MoparMax.com