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Road & Track Experiences the Fastest Viper Ever by Scott Anderson August 27, 2010 10:36 AM Dodge recently invited Shaun Bailey, Road & Track Associate Engineering Editor, to drive the Dodge Viper ACR-X in the inaugural Viper Cup race at Virginia International Raceway. Bailey describes his experience behind the wheel in a column posted here and you can watch it on the video above. Money quote: “I knew the car would be fast and stick in the corners well; I just wasn’t prepared for how well. I’ve driven nearly every production car made since 2000, but... Tags: Motorsports , Dodge Share Comments [0] Permalink
Clouds Can't Curb Cruise's Enthusiasm by Ed Garsten August 22, 2010 6:25 PM Oh, so it rained a bit during this weekend's Woodward Dream Cruise. What's a few drops between hundreds of thousands of hot ride happy, car-crazy enthusiasts and owners from around the country and beyond. The annual come-as-you-car party down the main drag from just north of Detroit's city limits to the suburbs was its usual passion on parade. Chrysler Group LLC took up residence in its usual spot on Woodward in a Royal Oak, Michigan shopping center showcasing everything from Vipers and Chargers to the coming... Tags: Challenger , Charger , Chrysler , Dodge , Engineering , Happenings , Heritage , Hot Rides , Mopar , Motorsports , Powertrains , Product Passion , Viper Share Comments [0] Permalink
Celebrity Drivers Prevail in Blistering Heat at Dodge Viper Cup Race Series Weekend by Kimberly Shults August 15, 2010 8:03 PM Indy Car and Champ Car star Richie Hearn, and Steven Cole Smith, longtime auto journalist and amateur racer, gave Viper ACR-X owners a run for their money at Races 3 and 4 in the Viper Cup series in Both celebs drove at the limit of their car and themselves despite scorching 106 degree temperatures. Hearn especially brought on the heat placing second in Race 3 and first in Race 4. He’s the highest-finishing celebrity driver in the Viper Cup series to date. Smith also gave Viper owners some competition, qualifying for respectable pole spots in both races and placing seventh in both races. “I’ve raced in spec... Tags: Viper , Product Passion , Motorsports , Hot Rides Share Comments [0] Permalink
Former Indy Racer, Richie Hearn, Wins Dodge Viper Cup Race 4 at Hallett Motor Racing Circuit by Kimberly Shults August 15, 2010 8:01 PM Richie Hearn led all 22 race laps from the pole for a convincing win on Sunday. “Yesterday, I feathered the clutch and didn’t get the start I wanted, said Hearn. “But today, after talking to other Viper guys, I dropped the clutch completely off the line, saw the opening on the outside, and went for it.” Hearn’s relatively unchallenged laps left other drivers fighting for second and third spots. It was an intense competition with one major contact incident and six spins off the track. AJ Morgan placed second with his No. 59 Viper ACR-X. Yesterday’s champion, Ryan Schimsk, spun off track on lap seven, went from... Tags: Viper , Product Passion , Mopar , Motorsports , Hot Rides Share Comments [0] Permalink
Ryan Schimsk Wins Dodge Viper Cup Race 3 at Hallett Motor Racing Circuit by Kimberly Shults August 14, 2010 7:05 PM Ryan Schmisk steered his No. 67 Viper ACR-X to victory in Race 3 during the Dodge Viper Cup weekend at Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, Jennings, Okla. Schmisk came off the line strong and then kept a steady pace being careful to keep the Viper as cool as possible in blistering 106 temperatures. “It’s amazing that a car with this much power can run this well in scorching heat,” said Schimsk. Celebrity driver, Richie Hearn, a seasoned open-wheel driver, won a respectable second place in his first ever tin top car race. Viper Days / NARRA Saturday Dodge Viper Cup Race started at 15:57:30 Hallett Raceway 1.800 Miles Tags: Motorsports , Viper , Dodge Share Comments [0] Permalink