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Dodge to Withdraw from NASCAR at end of 2012 Season by Mike Driehorst August 7, 2012 2:30 PM There’s been a focused emphasis on quality and doing things right in recent years with Chrysler Group operations. That focus definitely includes our motorsports operations, according to SRT Motorsports President/CEO Ralph Gilles. “We couldn’t go forward with a structure that met our standards,” Ralph said today in talking about the decision for Dodge to withdraw from the NASCAR track after this season. In the video below, Ralph talks about how the “one-stop shop” relationship we had with Penske Racing was a bit unique. Since the Penske announcement in March to move to Ford next year, Ralph said we’ve... Tags: Dodge , SRT Motorsports , NASCAR Share Comments [9] Permalink
Viper Makes Good Showing at Mid-Ohio by Pete Misiak August 5, 2012 3:38 PM Bill Riley may have said it best. The owner of Riley Motorsports and Riley Technologies says his expectations as the 2013 SRT Viper GTS-R returns to competitive racing are simple and well-grounded. “Our objective is to have a nice clean race," says Riley, who is partnering with SRT Motorsports to bring the Viper back to the track. "We need to get one under our belts.” And that's exactly what happened today at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. In front of an exuberant crowd and with the threat of rain overhead, SRT Motorsports’ Team Viper was on a mission –... Tags: Motorsports , Ralph Gilles , SRT Motorsports , Viper Share Comment [1] Permalink
2013 Viper GTS-R to Make Its On-track Debut in August by Pete Misiak July 13, 2012 4:26 PM Since its formal introduction at the New York International Auto Show in April, the 2013 SRT Viper GTS-R has been stealing hearts and turning heads wherever it’s been on display. And now, Street and Racing Technology (SRT) Motorsports officials have announced the SRT Viper GTS-R will make its first on-track race appearance Aug. 4 at the Mid-Ohio (Lexington, Ohio) Sports Car Course. “We’re thrilled to return to the world-class competition in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) with our flagship American supercar,” said Ralph Gilles, President and CEO – SRT Brand and Motorsports, Chrysler Group... Tags: Viper , Ralph Gilles , Motorsports , SRT Motorsports Share Comments [0] Permalink
Keselowski Looks Forward to New Track Surface Near Old Stomping Grounds by Pete Misiak June 13, 2012 3:50 PM Penske Racing’s Brad Keselowski says nothing compares to home cooking. That’s just one reason why the suburban Detroit native is geeked about this weekend’s NASCAR racing events at Michigan International Speedway (MIS) near the Motor City. The other reason is the MIS track itself. It is newly paved, and there could be some unexpected surprises for the drivers. “Whenever you repave a track or drastically make a change of the nature of a repave, it’s going to change the racing and how it works,” said Keselowski. “You know the question: Is... Tags: SRT Motorsports , Dodge Motorsports , Dodge , Charger , Challenger Share Comments [0] Permalink
Dodge Continues to be a Major Player for NASCAR Canada by Pete Misiak May 16, 2012 4:11 PM Just days before the start of the 2012 season, Dodge has been named the Official Vehicle of the NASCAR CANADIAN TIRE SERIES for the sixth year in a row. "Dodge and Mopar are a major force behind one of the fastest-growing spectator sports in Canada, which is NASCAR stock car racing," said Ed Broadbear, Vice President of Marketing, Chrysler Canada. "The sponsorship helps us connect with motorsports fans across the country, who are just as passionate about their rides off the track as they are about watching the racing teams on the track. It's a perfect fit!" The 12-race... Tags: Challenger , Charger , Dodge , Dodge Motorsports , Mopar , Motorsports , NASCAR , SRT , SRT Motorsports Share Comments [0] Permalink