Armor All's Custom Shield Coating is a spray-on, peel-off vinyl coating that you'll find ways to use on your ride(s).

Likely that'll include some of the uses detailed when you come on in for more info...especially if you you enter a burnout contest (Use #17)

How can you use Armor All's spray on, peel-off Custom Shield coating? Why not start with these?

Appearance
1.    Racing Stripes
Want to add racing stripes to your vehicle, but not sure about the design you’ll want to keep? If you want them in black, white or gray, Armor All Custom Shield Coating can provide you non permanent stripes.

2.    Design Mockups
Scripting: If you are planning to add a design to your vehicle, you can set up the design and make a decision before you commit to the plan in paint.

3.    Rally Stripes
Scripting: Got a ‘60s musclecar that you want to add Rallye stripes to, you can now design your own plan and apply Armor All Custom Shield in your own hand-applied template.

4.    Checkerboard
Got a black or white car and want to make a checkerboard pattern?

5.    Stenciling Window Lettering / Race Numbers
Use a simple stencil to apply your vehicle number the next time you head to the drags.

6.    Masking Multi-Layer Complex Paint Schemes
Many of the most complex graphics require multiple paint steps.

7.    Pinstriping
Want to add pin stripes…

8.    Blackouts
Whether you want your spoiler, hood, or the whole car blacked out, Armor All Custom Shield can offer that capability.

9.    Parade Stenciling
Planning to take the mayor for a ride in your classic in the next parade. Wow them with an Armor All Custom Shield custom
stencil.

10.    Fender Flare Appearance (Jeep)
Are the flares on your Jeep looking beat and weathered, transform them with Armor All Custom Shield.

11.    Personalized Sports Team Spirit Window Clings
If your favorite team is going to the championship, you can bring the design to the windows of your SUV.

12.    Panel Painting
Art car, or just planning for something different. Use Armor All Custom Shield on alternate panels.

Protection
13.    Car Bra
Protect your vehicle’s front fascia and forward facing panels by applying a clear-coat of Armor All’s Custom Shield.

14.    Mirrors
Protect your vehicle’s side mirrors by applying a clear-coat of Armor All’s Custom Shield.

15.    Garage Storage
Bikes, lawn equipment, and holiday décor are all looking to find your car that you’ve stored away for the winter. Protect
those exposed panels with Armor All Custom Shield.

16.    Wheel Kick Panel (Rock Chips)
Whether you’ve got a performance car or a off-road truck, protect the fender lips and kick panels from gravel, sand and
debris.

17.    Wheel Kick Panel (Burnouts)
Taking your show car to the drag strip is always fun, but clean up after, especially the lower rear quarter panels can be a pain.  Rather taking the chance to damage your paint with tar and grease remover, apply Armor All Custom Shield.

18.    Wheel Protection
Whether you want to change the appearance of your wheels or protect them from scratches and damage, Armor All Custom Shield
can work for you.

19.    Wheel Brake Dust Protection
Today’s complex wheel designs appear great, until they get coated in brake dust. Apply clear Armor All Custom Shield to the
small details and the brake dust can be lifted away.

20.    Undercarriage for show vehicles
We’ve seen some of the best builds with the most exquisite undercarriages coated with clear vinyl protection. It’s a tedious job that costs a ton, so next time, use clear Armor All Custom Shield.

21.    Open Transport
If you are shipping your vehicle, you know it’s expensive. Sure you can save some money by shipping on an open carrier, but fear the worst. Apply Armor All Custom Shield on those panels that are exposed and of concern.

22.    Leased Vehicle / Short Term Ownership Paint Protection
You just leased a new car and live in fear of damage. Apply Armor All Custom Shield on critical parts to prevent from routine damage to front spoilers,  bumpers and other forward-facing panels.

23.    Interior Key Chain Protection
You know that multiple keys hanging out of the ignition will scratch the vinyl and plastic parts. Apply Armor All Custom Shield to protect the area around the ignition switch.

24.    Hard-to-clean locations (motorcycles)
Love your motorcycle but hate to clean it, no worries, just apply Armor All Custom Shield to those hard to reach places on your bike that are subject to damage. Inside fenders and fairings, all you need to do is apply and remove and your bike is like new after every ride.

25.    Racing Helmet Protection
Every racer loves their helmet and hates it when it gets scuffed from a rollbar or a scuff mark from just every day use. Clear Armor All Custom Shield can protect your custom helmet from damage that is likely to occur and that mark is as simple as peeling off and reapplying.

(Courtesy Armor All)

Whether it's at a club event, a dyno day, a show, or you just want to show off what's under the hood of your '09-'13 RAM 1500 to your friends, that space just aft of your grille deserves to be covered by more than a worn and nasty-looking piece of black plastic.

Come on in for more about the new polished stainless steel radiator cover  from American Car Craft...

Dress up your 2009-2013 RAM 1500 with American Car Craft's Polished Stainless Steel Radiator Cover.

It's designed to fit all 2009-2013 RAM 1500s over the radiator, and add a clean stylish look to your truck's engine bay. (NOTE: Fits 2009-2013 RAM 1500 only.)

This seven-piece cover features 100% stainless steel construction that won't tarnish, fade or rust, polished to a mirror finish, and it includes the radiator cover, front header plate, two small inserts and three chrome fluid cap covers. ("Executive Series"cap covers shown are not included, but are available separately.)  

Also included: All needed hardware and instructions for a DIY-easy, do-it-this-weekend installation.  


GET IT: American Car Craft, (727) 861-1500, www.americancarcraft.com.
(For the American Car Craft dealer near you, click on "Inside ACC' on their homepage, then click on "Dealer Locator.")


(Courtesy American Car Craft)

Country music legend Marty Robbins’ race car, the glorious No. 777 yellow and purple Plymouth Belvedere, is set to return to its Nashville roots after being fully restored by NASCAR championship crew chief, team owner, and ESPN analyst Ray Evernham.

The Belvedere’s long-awaited unveiling will take place on Friday, May 31, in downtown Nashville before rubber meets asphalt on Saturday, June 1, at its old stomping grounds –Fairground Speedway Nashville. Robbins raced the Belvedere there in the late 1960s, primarily in the Modified and Sportsman classes.

Marty Robbins competed in a total of 35 NASCAR races with six top 10 finishes, most notably a fifth-place showing at Michigan in the 1974 Motorstate 400. NASCAR honored Robbins in a big way in 1983 by naming the annual race at Nashville the Marty Robbins 420 after Robbins passed away following complications from cardiac surgery in 1982.

It is no secret that Robbins preferred Mopars – after all, he also owned and raced Chargers and a 1978 Dodge Magnum during his career. Ray Evernham has worked on the restoration of the Belvedere with Marty Robbins’ son Marty, as well as Nashville racing historian, Al Jones.

"AmeriCarna”, a television show based on car culture, will feature the Belvedere’s restoration, unveiling, and return to Nashville. Evernham and champion racing team owner and car collector Rick Hendrick will host the show.

Based on the long history of the automotive hobby in America, “AmeriCarna” will feature topics including behind-the-scenes stories of lost race cars, barn finds, speed secrets, Hollywood films, and historic racetracks. The cars and characters that have shaped and preserved this history will all share the spotlight – from the Appalachian Moonshiners who helped build NASCAR, to the West Coast Hot Rodders and Woody Wagon surfers that defined California Cool.

The anxiously-awaited show will premiere on Velocity Network on January 28, 2014 at 10:30 p.m. ET. For more information on the show and Ray Evernham, visit www.RayEvernham.com and follow him on twitter @RayEvernham.

A new report from Automotive News suggests that the Chrysler Group has an all-new and super powerful V8 engine in the works that would be direct competition for the likes of the powerplants lurking under the hood of the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 and the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. The engine in question is said to be a supercharged 6.2L V8 believed to produce a radical output of up to 640 horsepower.

The automaker’s 6.4L Hemi V8 is presently under the hood of several SRT models, including the Dodge Challenger (shown) and Charger, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Chrysler 300. However, the naturally aspirated engine produces 470 horsepower, which is no match for the supercharged 5.8L GT500 capable of producing 662 hp and the supercharged 6.2L Camaro ZL1 which generates 580 hp.

The new engine would reportedly gain the sinister nickname “Hellcat” and would be paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, according to Allpar.com. It could possibly be offered as an option for the next generation of Dodge Challengers.

Automotive News has reported that the Hellcat V8 would be lighter and more compact than the SRT Viper’s 640-hp, 8.4L V10. It would be built along with the existing 5.7L and 6.4L V8s.

It has already been released that the Charger, 300, and Challenger will all receive facelifts next year and an all-new Dodge Challenger will follow suit in 2015. Perhaps the Hellcat will be the major change for the big muscle car, which will reportedly begin production in the summer of 2014. It has also been speculated, however, that the engine may not be destined to under the Challenger’s hood at all, but instead will power the long-rumored SRT Barracuda.

Enthusiasts will just have to wait to find out, as Chrysler representatives have been unwilling confirm or deny the existence of the Hellcat.

Sources: Automotive News, Allpar.com, Motor Trend

I'm not sure what you'll be doing today, but around here we're loading up and getting ready for the Mopar Muscle Southern Nationals at South Georgia Motorsports Park.

We've enjoyed attending the All-Mopar Southern Nationals for many years, as it's a great venue for racing, showing, and cruising the cars we love. This year will be even more special as we're sponsoring the event, and the Mopar Muscle staff will be at the track all weekend.

Even better, management has waived our deadlines and grueling workload a little bit for the weekend, and is allowing us to bring a couple of project cars to the event. I'll have our '64 Dodge project car in Georgia this weekend, and will be testing it Friday night. This will be the first time this car has been to the track, as I just got the windshield installed yesterday. I'm eager to see how the '64 will run, though a quick blast down the road (yes it has DOT tires and a tag) tells me it may be too quick to pass tech. Looks like a roll cage may be the next article I do on this one . . .

Rick Menditto will also be at the track, racing in the Pro and Young Guns classes in his 2010 Dodge Challenger R/T. We've helped the Mendittos with this project and it has turned into a great LX racecar powered by a modern Hemi engine. Be sure to stop by and say hello this weekend and check out this modern bracket racer.

There is also a car show, and we have plenty of events planned for the entire family, so join us this weekend for three days of Mopar fun at South Georgia Motorsports Park.

That electronic coil-on-plug ignition system under your modern Mopar's hood is quite something. But, there are times that it could use some help, voltage-wise.

Come on in for more about the PowerMAX SparkMAX ignition system voltage booster from JMS Chip & Performance....

JMS Chip & Performance Adds More Power to your Modern Mopar's Ignition With PowerMAX SparkMAX Ignition System Voltage Booster

The new JMS PowerMAX SparkMAX Ignition System Voltage Booster is designed to be a complete solution for high ignition output, with as much as 80% increase in ignition voltage for Vipers, Chargers and Challengers (including SRT8s), RAM SRT10s, and most other modern Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep and RAM vehicles.  

If your high-performance modern Mopar suffers from spark blow-out, ignition misfire at cruise, or other ignition related issues, this product is designed just for you.
 
The JMS PowerMAX SparkMAX is the only ignition voltage boosting product on the market that provides both the highest regulated voltage while supporting both coil-on-plug and traditional single-coil applications.

This easy to use in-line device combines the highest maximum continuous amperage and voltage available in an ignition boosting product.  The extended benefits of increased spark and voltage include; completely eliminating spark blowout in supercharged or turbocharged applications, and improving power and fuel economy.

PowerMAX SparkMAX has user selectable maximum voltage ranges of 21 or 24 volts. Output voltage is controlled by a simple control knob that adjusts voltage up to 24 volts. You can also control the voltage ramp-in and ramp-out rate to maximize performance and spark delivery. 

There is also a "voltage save" feature that allows you to save your voltage output setting during the installation process. It has a continuous output rating of 18 amps at 21 or 24 volts, and will operate with an input voltage between 9.5 and 19 volts DC. It also has the lowest voltage drop on the market at 0.05 volts.

JMS SparkMAX Ignition System Voltage Booster Kits come complete with everything you need for installation: PowerMAX SparkMAX device, OEM-grade wiring harness, voltage control knob, user adjustable Hobbs pressure switch, 1/8-inch NPT adaptor fitting, extra power wire for mounting, wiring terminals, wire spices and heat shrink, solder, vacuum line and tees, mounting hardware and fuses.

The kit is designed to go in the dashboard area near the firewall, and the wiring harness for the control knob is long enough to mount in the driver area.

JMS PowerMAX SparkMAX Ignition System Voltage Booster Kits for all modern Mopars, along with other revolutionary fuel injection and electronics products, are available through authorized JMS Chip & Performance Dealers, online at  www.jmschip.com,  or by calling JMS direct at (601) 766-9424.


(Courtesy JMS Chip & Performance)

What's a great idea for a Fathers' Day gift? How about getting Dad something he can use right away, like BOLT locks with their patented programmable one-key technology.

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This Father's Day, give Dad a useful gift, one he'll appreciate and use to secure his most valuable possessions. BOLT lock technology by the Strattec Security Corporation offers patented, breakthrough one-key lock technology, enabling Dad to permanently program a variety of locks to his vehicle ignition key, eliminating the need for multiple keys, which can add weight to an already overworked key ring.

BOLT offers receiver locks, cable locks and padlocks, enabling dad to secure gates, doors, toolboxes, spare tires, trailers and boats, among other items. And a single key can be programmed to several different truck, trailer and equipment locks, saving both time and expense.
      
"Many dads walk around with a loaded key ring, which creates confusion on the job and is a hassle to keep organized," says BOLT Locks Sales Manager Erika Garcia. "With BOLT locks, he can streamline his day, which is a huge benefit for a busy dad."
      
Matching the BOLT lock to an existing key is easy. When an ignition key is inserted into the BOLT lock cylinder, spring-loaded plate tumblers move up and down until they match that exact key. The first time the key is rotated, the cylinder is uniquely coded to that key. When the key is removed, the cylinder moves into the locked position. When the key is turned again, it rotates to the unlocked position.

All BOLT locks feature automotive-grade technology and material, such as a six-plate tumbler sidebar and a large cylinder, making them nearly impossible to pick. And with the highest corrosion-resistance rating on the market, BOLT locks offer high quality and durability.
      
Find a BOLT retailer near you by using their online Zip Code finder www.boltlock.com/retail-finder, at a favorite retailer like Summit Racing Equipment, and from the BOLT website at http://www.boltlock.com/shop.



(Courtesy BOLT Locks/Strattec Corporation)

Whether your '70-'88-vintage LA smallblock-powered Mopar is your longtime ride, or one you're building now, there's one area that could use some "cleaning up." Namely, the front of your engine, and the pulleys that drive your alternator, power steering pump, AC compressor, etc.

Get rid of those old pulleys--and their separate belts--and give your LA smallblock the "VIP Treatment"-- with Visual Impact Performance Systems'  (VIPS) single-belt Turbo Trac serpentine system...come on in for more...

New from Visual Impact Performance Systems (VIPS): Their billet aluminum "Turbo Trac" serpentine pulley system for 1970-'88 LA-series Mopar smallblock V8s.

All VIPS’ front drive kits are made from aircraft-grade aluminum, machined in-house to VIPS' uncompromising standards with American Pride, and they come complete with brackets, pulleys, hardware, belts and everything else you'll need for an easy installation. There's no modification of original components, and they mount directly off your water pump, to work best with all '70-'88 LA cylinder head configurations. (It won't fit the ''92-later 5.2L or 5.9L Magnum engines.)

VIPS also offers a complete line of bulkhead plates and fittings, compressor hardline kits, and billet clip-on and remote power steering reservoirs.  

Reward your car with the "VIP treatment"it deserves to make it look as good as it feels.  It will thank you by paying you back with peak running efficiency, and a luxury appearance when you lift your hood.

GET IT: Visual Impact Performance Systems (VIPS) (704) 278-3552,  www.vipsnc.com

(Courtesy VIPS)

This past weekend marked the beginning of the third SRT Tour in Monterey, California, at the American Le Mans Series race weekend at Laguna Seca Raceway. Four drivers and four SRT vehicles have since embarked on a three month cross-country adventure, with stops at numerous venues where enthusiasts can get up-close and personal with the entire SRT line-up, which consists of the Dodge Challenger and Charger SRT8, Chrysler 300 SRT8 and the all-new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8. The 2013 SRT Viper will appear at select venues as well.

A roster of SRT drivers, including John “Hammer” Palazzolo, Sean Yoder, Jamie Jantz and Rachel Miller will be on hand to talk to fans and answer questions.

"We’re excited to travel the country for the third summer in a row and share our entire SRT lineup with the thousands of high-performance fans and loyalists,” said SRT marketing director Beth Paretta in a statement announcing the tour. “Building off the success we’ve had over the last two SRT Tours, our team always looks forward to showcasing the power, performance, luxury and security features offered on all of our SRT vehicles.”

In May, SRT Tour stops include a show in Riverside, California, Cars and Coffee in Irvine, California, and Bill Luke Dodge in Phoenix, Arizona.

 For more information on the 2013 SRT Tour, visit www.drivesrt.com/tour, and the SRT brand’s Facebook (www.facebook.com/driveSRT), Twitter (@SRTtour) and Instagram (#SRTtour) pages.

Are you ready to spend Memorial Day weekend with us at South Georgia Motorsports Park? We're busy finishing up our '64 Dodge Nostalgia Super Stock car, and hope to have it ready to race.

The Mopar Muscle Southern Nationals is coming up, and we're scrambling to get the windshield installed in our '64 Dodge so we can make it. Aside from racing, there will be a car show and stuff for the kids as well.

We're also looking forward to the swap meet, and will have some stuff to sell as well as looking for parts for the project cars we're working on. Menditto Racing will have our late-model Challenger at the event racing, so be sure to check out their car in the pits and on the track. 

The weather looks good for the weekend, so we hope to see you in Georgia!  

Are you looking to boost your engine's performance and fuel efficiency by changing to a different kind of spark plug?

Maybe what you need isn't a spark plug.

Come on in for more info about the Pulstar Pulse Plug....

Pulstar Pulse Plugs from Enerpulse, Inc. look like a spark plug on the outside, but a unique capacitor-based circuit inside captures energy normally wasted by spark plugs, and generates a spark with five times greater energy, or 1000 times more peak power.

In third-party tests at certified labs, and internally at Enerpulse, Pulstar demonstrated improvements in engine performance and fuel economy by an average of six percent, when compared to conventional spark plugs, even in “plug-and-play” installations.

Get more information about Plustar Plus Plugs when you call toll-free (888) 800-6700, or when you log on to www.pulstar.com.



(Courtesy Enerpulse, Inc.)

June will be here before you know it...prime time not just for show-going with your modern Mopar, but also for taking it on the twisties.

If you're looking to improve on your '08-'10 Challenger or '06-'13 Charger's handling, Bilstein's new B12 suspension kits may be what you're looking for, to lower your ride while improving its handling (and looks).

They'll be available at your local Bilstein dealer in June, but why wait until then to find out more?

Come on in...

Last year, the shock absorber experts from Bilstein teamed up with the spring experts from Eibach to introduce the B12 Pro-Kit and B12 Sportline suspensions systems. Now, these exciting packages will be available (starting in June) for your 2008-10 Challenger and '11-'12 Challenger R/T and SRT8; or your '06-'10 and '11-13 Dodge Charger.

The Bilstein B12 Suspension Kits feature four application-specific Bilstein monotube gas pressure shocks/struts, as well as Eibach application-specific, progressive-rate performance springs. They're road tested and fine-tuned to ensure that each suspension system delivers incredible handling and superior ride comfort.

The B12 Pro-Kit provides accurate response, excellent performance and predictable control. These kits lower your vehicle up to 40 mm (1.57 inches) for an improved stance, while the Sportline kits lower your vehicle up to 50 mm (1.97 inches), for a much more aggressive profile and handling capabilities.

It’s the ultimate package of comfort and ride performance.


GET IT: Bilstein www.bilsteinus.com (Click on "Buy Bilstein" to find the Bilstein dealer near you)

(Courtesy Bilstein)

Aside from keeping beverages (and food) cold, what can you do with a regular cooler? Other than cover it with decals, not much.

Here's a cooler that you'll not only want to take with you to your next show or cruise, but also give it a prominent place: The V8 Piston Power Cooler, by US Imagineering Inc.

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The legendary and powerful V8 engine has been ingeniously “reborn” as a beverage cooler by US Imagineering, Inc.

The V8 Piston Power Pack Cooler is a beautifully sculptured and decorated work of art that’s not only functional--it even talks! It keeps your beverages cold at the show, at the track--anywhere.  American-imagineered and manufactured, it is a high-tech, efficient and durable cooler that keeps your beverages ice cold for up to 24 hours, even in sweltering heat.

The V8 Piston Power Pack Cooler is made of a new, heavy-duty, highly efficient, graphite-composite silver foam that’s dense and durable, built to last for years of entertaining and attention-getting fun.

Even the unique high-quality, loud and clear sound module is equipped with replaceable batteries, and is easily accessible. Convenient carrying grips are molded into each end of the cooler, allowing for easy transport of  twelve 12-ounce beverage cans, bottles or any other items of your choosing.

The V8 Piston Power Cooler features unique, clear, hinged, “valve covers” for instant visual and lift up access to eight of  your favorite beverage choices. (Placement of those beveages depends on your own "firing order."--Ed.) There's also room for four more 12-ounce cans or bottles inside, along with five pounds of ice (or cold packs) and other supplies.

It also makes an awesome table and event centerpiece. You can use it to dispense and display chilled and covered, yet visible, snacks, condiments, relishes, etc. Clean and safe, it keeps the bugs, dirt and germs out, and the flavor and ice-cold temperatures in.


GET IT: V8 Piston Power Pack Cooler by US Imagineering Inc. (877) 927-6367, www.v8cooler.com


(Courtesy US Imagineering Inc.)

Hennessey Performance of Sealy, Texas, is well-known for the incredible engineering and lightning fast builds that take the automotive world by storm.

Recently, Hennessey broke the standing mile speed record at the Texas Mile with their Ford GT. But forget Fords! Their newest build is a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 that runs 0-60mph in an awe-inspiring 3.9 seconds, and a quarter mile in 12.6 seconds at 110 mph. You read right, now pick your jaw up off the ground.

This beastly Jeep is equipped with a 6.4L HEMI that produces 650 bhp at 6,200 rpm. So how did Hennessey do it? The Jeep features a supercharged HPE650 upgrade complete with TVS2300 supercharger system, HPE air induction system, stainless steel long tube headers, and much more. We’ve provided the full list from Hennessey below.

Click below to watch the Jeep in action and then make sure to follow Hennessey Performance on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to learn more about their unbelievable projects.

http://tinyurl.com/a7w3jbd 

The world’s biggest traveling car show, The 2013 Hot Rod Power Tour, kicks off on June 1st in Arlington, TX heading full-throttle to North Concord, NC. MSD will be in attendance with two opportunities to capture the best of Power Tour '13 and win two great prizes.

For the first giveaway, all you have to do to win is snap a cool photo anytime during Power Tour '13 (that showcases MSD, of course) and you could be the lucky recipient of the Ultimate Fan Package, which includes an MSD shop shirt, jacket, cap, keychain, decals, and many more exclusive fan items. There are 3 ways you can enter to win:

1. Take a picture and email to pr@msdperformance.com

2. Take a picture with Instagram and tag @msdperformance

3. Take a picture and message the Facebook page: facebook.com/msdperformance

Friends and family will play a crucial role in this competition as the picture with the most likes will win it all! The winner will be announced on MSD’s website and social media sites on day seven of the contest.

The second giveaway is for Long Haulers only! Are you a brave Long Hauler at the 2013 Power Tour? You’re eligible to win an Atomic EFI TBI Master Kit from the pros at MSD!

All you have to do is stop by the MSD booth to collect unique and exclusive Power Tour Magnets and an entry form. To qualify, make sure you stop by every day at every stop and collect all 7 magnets in order. Bring the entry form from day one and all 7 magnets to the MSD booth on Day 7 and you'll be eligible for the giveaway. It's that simple!

The winner will be announced at the last stop and you must be present to win.

 Happy Hauling!

We're finishing up a couple of items on our '64 Dodge Nostalgia Super Stock car, and should be ready to test it this week!

The front and rear glass was shipped from Stephens Performance last week, and today our installer from Country Boy Auto Glass will be over to install the windshield, back glass, and trim.

We've had the car running for a while now, so we're eager to finally be able to drive our Dodge. This project is street legal, and will start off as a street/strip car before evolving into a dedicated drag race vehicle.

We'll be posting blogs, tweets, and on facebook from the track, so be sure to follow our social media sites to see how the Dodge runs. If our testing is succesful, we'll debut the Dodge at the Mopar Muscle Southern Nationals in Valdosta, Georgia Memorial Day weekend.

Hope to see you there!

Dave

Mopars Star Again in Latest Movie

Dodge and SRT (Street and Racing Technology) have announced the details of their partnership with Universal Pictures on the upcoming film 'Fast & Furious 6,' which hits theaters on May 24.

The hero vehicle, a 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 supplied by SRT, is driven throughout various chase scenes in the film by main character Dominic (Dom) Toretto (played by Vin Diesel). Other cars in Toretto’s line-up include a 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 and a vintage 1969 Dodge Daytona. The entire production utilized ten Dodge Charger SRT8 vehicles with stock 6.4-liter Hemi V8 engines under-hood.

"Dodge has been at the heart of the Fast & Furious franchise since the beginning and we are proud to be part of ‘Fast & Furious 6,’” said Dodge head man Tim Kuniskis in a statement. “Like ‘Fast & Furious 6,’ Dodge fuels the passions of the automotive enthusiast. Our innovative vehicles stand apart in performance and style, providing our customers with a way to express who they are and what they can do in the world.”

Dodge has created three new television commercials to promote 'Fast & Furious 6,' including national, dealer, and multicultural spots. All ads feature clips from the movie interspersed with new vehicle footage.

The ‘How to Make Your Car Fast and Furious’ national television commercial features the Dodge Dart and the ‘Flash to the Future’ dealer commercial features the Charger, Challenger, and Dart, while the third commercial has yet to be seen.

When viewing Dodge 'Fast & Furious 6' television commercials from May 13 – June 30, viewers who have the Shazam App on their mobile phones or tablets will be able to tag the ads for expanded content (when prompted), including viewing the 'Fast & Furious 6' movie trailer, getting information on the 2013 Dodge Dart and entering a giveaway to win a new Dart.

Other new and exciting developments include the new Dodge.com/Fast-Six Web site, where fans can learn more about the movie and get behind-the-scenes glimpses at the making of the movie, 'Fast & Furious 6' gear available at www.life.dodge.com, and other official FF6 products.

Even more awesome, when fans purchase tickets to 'Fast & Furious 6' on Fandango.com for a showing at one of more than 500 Regal Theaters nationwide, they will be entered into a contest to win Dom’s Dodge Charger SRT8 from the movie. The contest runs from May 3 until June 13, 2013.

Check out this awesome video:

http://tinyurl.com/c8qtryo

We’re always interested in seeing what awesome Mopars our readers own! After all that work you’ve put into it, why not show it to the world in the PentaSTARS section of Mopar Muscle Magazine?

If you want to be a STAR, we’ll need a few high resolution photos including a front ¾ shot (think feature shot), an interior shot, and an engine bay shot. Don’t forget to include information like modifications and what makes your Mopar awesome. Your full name and location are important too!

Send your submission to mopar.muscle@sorc.com or mail it to us at:

Mopar Muscle Magazine

c/o ‘PentaSTARS

9036 Brittany Way

Tampa, FL 33619

You know that July's middle weekend is a special time in the world of Mopar enthusiasts--it's when the Carlisle Chrysler Nationals take place, with a full schedule of events-within-the-event that make it a can't-miss one.

This year, there's even more reason to celebrate--Friday of that weekend (July 12) is Collector Car Appreciation Day, not just at the Carlisle Fairgrounds, but from coast to coast.

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The Carlisle Chrysler Nationals is a celebration of all things Mopar. The weekend hosts thousands of cars, vendors and enthusiasts, all highlighting the best from Detroit's production lines.

This year's event, July 12-14 at the Carlisle (PA) Fairgrounds, offers two additional celebrations. First, there are the second annual Mopar Hall of Fame inductions. Secondly, everyone who comes to Carlisle or an event nationwide on Friday, July 12, has the opportunity to honor the collector car hobby via Collector Car Appreciation Day.

"Once again Carlisle Events is proud to participate in Collector Car Appreciation Day," says co-owner and co-founder Bill Miller, Jr. "I invite everyone to join us for the celebration at Carlisle, in conjunction with our Carlisle Chrysler Nationals. The Friday, July 12 celebration on the Red 102.3 stage and grandstand area will allow us to hear from the many participants that enjoy what the collector car does for the economy." Miller adds, "The collector car hobby brings together a wonderful segment of America that enjoys the art form of the automobile. With the automobile making America what it is today, one in five people make a living with something connected to the car business, much like we do at Carlisle. Be part of the fun, and I look forward to seeing everyone!"

2013 marks the fourth time that Collector Car Appreciation Day, or CCAD, is recognized nationally, and the first time since July of 2011 that Carlisle Events has been able to host the national day of automotive acknowledgement. CCAD is a congressional resolution sponsored by the Congressional Automotive Performance and Motorsports Caucus Co-Chairs Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) and Senator Richard Burr (R-NC). Senators Tester and Burr are strong advocates for the automotive hobby in Washington, and recognize the integral role collector cars have played in fostering our nation's appreciation for the automobile's unique historical place in our history. Because of that, CCAD was born in 2010, and is celebrated annually as part of America's ever-growing love affair with the car and motorsports.

Last fall, SEMA Vice President of Government Affairs Steve McDonald said,"The U.S. Senate helped launch Collector Car Appreciation Day by passing Resolutions each year at our request. As we prepare for the fourth celebration of our nation's automotive heritage, enthusiasts and related businesses are already planning open houses, car cruises, club gatherings and educational events throughout the world to mark this annual commemoration. In fact, Collector Car Appreciation Day is quickly taking on a global character, with events held in the United States, Canada and Australia."

With Collector Car Appreciation Day taking place at Carlisle on Friday, July 12, at noon.,enthusiasts can expect to hear from Carlisle Events’ ownership, special guests, dignitaries and more. In addition, select cars will on display with their owners honored as part of the celebration. These cars will represent a sampling of the over 45,000 Mopar-produced machines that converge on Carlisle each summer.  

For additional details on the Carlisle Chrysler Nationals weekend, visit Carlisle Events online (www.carlisleevents.com), or call Carlisle Events at (717) 243-7855.



(Info & images courtesy Carlisle Events)

Here's a road tour, and rolling history lesson, that's headed west in July: The Lincoln Highway Centennial Tour, where owners of pre-'80 US-built cars from around the world are shipping them to the States, then going on a 26-day, 3,000+ mile tour from New York City to San Francisco in them.

And, yes, there will be at least one Mopar going...this one.

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Back in the early years of the last century, inter-city travel by automobile was an adventure, In 1913, the Lincoln Highway Association was formed, with the goals of creating "improved" (paved) roads to carry commerce and motorists, and create the first truly transcontinental highway.

That road, the Lincoln Highway, was then built in stages, leading to the system of numbered roads (US routes and Interstates) of today.

This year, there's a road tour of pre-1980 American iron (including at least one Mopar) will make the 3,389-mile trek from Times Square in New York (leaving on July 1), arriving in San Francisco on July 26.

Along the way, they'll help raise public awareness and renew interest in the Lincoln Highway during its centennial.

Many of the participant vehicles, though designed, styled, engineered and built here in the states are being shipped here from their owners' homes around the world.

One of these is this '56 DeSoto Fireflite "Pacesetter" convertible, wearing the color scheme and lettering of the DeSoto that paced the 39th Indianapolis 500-Mile Race (and Pat Flaherty took home as part of his prize package for winning the race).

See more about the Lincoln Highway Centennial Tour on their website (www.lh2013,com) as well as on their Facebook page.

(Info & images courtesy www.LH2013.com)

We've had a lot of interest in our 2010 Dodge Challenger drag race project, and soon you'll be able to see the car at a track near you!

If you've been following our late-model Challenger project, you know we took a rolled 2010 Challenger R/T and transformed it into a competitive drag race car. We're still fine tuning our combination, but driver Rick Menditto has driven the car in competition several times now at the Auto Plus Raceway in Gainesville, Florida.

If you want to check out the Challenger, be sure to make it to the Mopar Muscle Southern Nationals at South Georgia Motorsports Park. Rick will be racing the car in a couple of classes, and you can visit us in the pits to see the car up close. We're also planning to debut our '64 Dodge NSS project at this event, so come by and see us.

If you can't make it to Georgia Memorial Day weekend, you'll also be able to see Rick and the Challenger at the Monster Mopar event in Indianapolis this summer. Hope to see you at the track!

Dave

If the 470 horsepower Hemi, road-ready chassis and full load of special features that Ma Mopar builds into the SRT8 Challenger aren't enough reasons to want one....here's another.

You could win this one, thanks to country music superstar Tim McGraw and Pennzoil's "Four Wheels To Freedom" Sweepstakes, which opens today and runs through July 31.

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Today marks the launch of the "Four Wheels to Freedom" Sweepstakes, sponsored by Pennzoil, giving you the chance to win a customized 2013 SRT8 Challenger. This special edition Mopar, customized by country music superstar Tim McGraw, embodies freedom, expression and acceleration.

The 2013 Challenger SRT8 is the most powerful in the Challenger line, stocked with a 470 horsepower Hemi that can move it from 0-60 in under five seconds (and launch control, to help the back tires last at least a little while!--Ed.). Adding to those performance capabilities, this customized SRT8 Challenger has been modified with upgrades chosen exclusively by Tim McGraw.

"I've always loved cars, and to be able to help design and customize one was such a fun experience for me," says Tim.  "This car is unreal, and it will be fun to have it out on the road with us this summer, so fans can get an up close look.”

Tim enhanced the SRT8's aggressive styling, providing a distinct visual separation of it from regular production Challengers by selecting a Mopar lowering kit, to adjust its ride height, and a custom Mopar hood that pays tribute to the legendary 1970 1/2 Dodge Challenger T/A.

This Mopar is inspired by the album art of McGraw's latest release, Two Lanes Of Freedom, from the stripes on the hood, down to the bronze, brown, aqua blue, orange and red paint scheme, which also uses a two-tone theme which fades as it moves rearward to convey the feeling of motion.

The interior's colors were chosen to align with the exterior, and feature metallic matte trim on the center console and steering wheel, topped off with Tim McGraw’s hand-stitched signature on the seat backs.

The “Four Wheels to Freedom” Sweepstakes runs through July 31. Get official rules and additional information, including how to enter, when you log on to www.pennzoil.com/timmcgraw. 

(Courtesy Pennzoil)

SRT recently entrusted a Bright White 2013 SRT Viper into the capable hands of the guys at Dragtimes.com to test at the Street Car Drags event at West Palm International Raceway. The 8.4L V10 rated at 640 horsepower and 600 lb-ft had about 2,500 miles on the dial and a fresh set of Mickey Thompson drag radials waiting to be burned up.

Because the drag radials were taller than the stock tires, the Viper’s already long gearing was lengthened and a bog could reportedly not be avoided during the initial launch.

Launch testing was done both manually and utilizing the 2013 Viper’s all-new launch control system with similar results. The launch control system beat the manual launch out for the best run however, with a quarter-mile time of 11.1 at 127.4 mph. The use of a VBOX told the crew that the Viper cranked out an impressive 0-60 mph time of 3.1 seconds, 0-100 mph in 7.1 seconds and a 60-130 mph time of 8.08 seconds.

Using launch control, they staged the car with the traction control system off and pressed the launch button on the steering wheel. The digital gauge cluster indicates to launch when ready, so the driver put the pedal to the metal with the car in first gear and his foot still on the clutch. The Viper revved to 5,500 rpm and the driver gently released the clutch. As long as the tires stayed sticky, the Viper hooked with no wheel spin. Unfortunately the bog monster reared its ugly head at the top of the 60-foot because of the long gearing, keeping the beast just outside of the 10-second time slot. Hot and humid weather also didn’t help the Viper reach its full potential.

The Dragtimes.com team is confident that given more conducive weather and a shorter tire the Viper could break into the 10’s with no problem. We’re betting they’re right.

Our friends at Motor Trend have also performance tested the new Viper on the car’s stock tires, with the base car hitting 60 mph in 3.5 seconds onto a quarter mile of 11.5 seconds at 128.7 mph. The Viper GTS came in one tick lower in each measurement. The Viper TA managed to pull off a 1:33.62 track time at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, beating the Corvette ZR1 by .08, making it the fastest production car around the track.

View the Dragtimes.com test video and Motor Trend's Viper TA track test below!

Sources: Dragtimes.com, Motor Trend

Leave it to Meguiar's to come up with car-care products that make your Mopar look like a million.

Now, they've come up with an all-in-one-box solution for your ride's worn, neglected paint--their Brilliant Solutions Paint Restoration Kit

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Bring new life and shine to dull, neglected paint the safe and easy way with Meguiar’s Brilliant Solutions Paint Restoration Kit

It contains:
-Meguiar’s Gold Class Car Wash Shampoo & Conditioner, that washes and conditions your old paint in one easy step, gently foaming away tough dirt, road grime and other contaminants;

-A 25 gram Meguiar’s Smooth Surface Clay Bar; which removes above-surface contaminants like paint overspray and environmental contaminants, leaving a glass-smooth paint finish that’s ready for…

-Clearcoat-safe Meguiar’s Ultimate Compound, which safely restores color and clarity, and cuts just as fast as harsh abrasive compounds without scratching—even on clearcoat finishes;

-Meguiar’s Gold Class Carnauba Plus Liquid Wax--clearcoat-safe, easy to apply, made from only the best Brazilian carnauba wax (fortified with long-lasting polymers) to glide on and off smoothly and leave a deep, rich wax shine;

-Plus applicators and Meguiar’s Supreme Shine Microfiber Towels, that absorb twice as much as conventional terrycloth towels do, while leaving a swirl-free, mirror-like finish.

Meguiar's Brilliant Solutions Paint Restoration Kit is the all-in-one solution that will turn your ride's finish from blah to brilliant!



GET IT: Meguiar's, www.meguiars.com



(Courtesy Meguiar's)

The Dodge LX platform, made up of the Dodge Challenger, Charger, Magnum and Chrysler 300, has consistently maintained a strong fan base throughout its existence. The Spring Festival of LXs in Irvine, California, brings these enthusiasts together every year to show off their awesome customized vehicles and share their love of all things Mopar.

It all started with four Mopar enthusiasts coming together and has turned into a huge gathering of almost 1,000 cars from 21 states and two countries.

As the event grew, Chrysler took notice and President and CEO Saad Chehab decided that it was time to reward Mopar loyalists for their support, so the “Chrysler Custom Challenge Championship” was created.

 The Challenge, which is up and running as we write, can be accessed by clicking the link below. Simply upload a picture along with a quick description of your monster Mopar and why it’s so unique to be entered to win a trip to the 2014 North American Auto Show in Detroit, a luxury vacation package for two and a two-year lease of a Chrysler vehicle! Don’t forget to vote for other Mopars that you can’t get enough of!

https://www.facebook.com/Chrysler/app_337936662975298