Your team at Atwill Service Centre is passionate about what they do. We love the industry so much that much
of our free time is devoted to motor sports of all kinds. Vintage vehicle restoration and racing are a couple
of the pass times that Atwill Motor Sports is involved in.
We recently took delivery of a Dodge Challenger from the Chrysler
drag pak program. While still under completion this car promises
to be a real show stopper. We're proud to have been chosen to take
part in this great tradition.
Atwill Service Centre would like to thank all those who helped make 2011 a successful racing season!
About the Super Stock Dodge Challenger
Based on the Challenger SRT8®, the prototypes were finished in Stock Eliminator configuration. They ran successfully in June 2008
as proof-of-concept and for NHRA certification. Mopar dropped approximately 1,000 lbs. off the production Challenger SRT8 by eliminating
major production components and systems. To accentuate the weight savings, they also feature added composite, polycarbonate and lightweight
components designed for drag racing that will be part of the new Package Car program.
The engine was repositioned to improve driveline angle and weight distribution. The wheelbase was shortened by 1/2 inch. They also
feature a front cradle with bolt-in crossmember and solid engine mounts.
Mopar will build a minimum of 100 Challenger Drag Race Package Cars to meet NHRA requirements. The modern factory-prepped Challenger
Drag Race Package Car begin as a special Body-in-White (BIW) from Chrysler's Brampton, Ontario, Canada, assembly plant. The body sealer,
sound deadener and undercoat are eliminated along with windshield wipers, the HVAC system, airbag components, rear seats, power
steering, exhaust, underbody heat shields, cross-car and side impact door beams, rear bumper beam, and rear deck lid spoiler.
Unique components include a composite lift-off hood with functional scoop, Viper-style front seats, polycarbonate door windows,
lightweight cooling module, manual rack and pinion steering, cable-operated deck lid release, lightweight front brake assembly,
and cable-operated throttle linkage and pedal assembly.
The drag racer has three engine options—6.1-liter or 5.7-liter HEMI or 5.9-liter Magnum® Wedge—as well as manual or automatic transmission.
The Challenger Drag Race Package Car will be eligible to run in three Eliminator categories—Comp, Super Stock and Stock—and potentially 40 classes.
Your team at Atwill Service Centre is passionate about what they do. We love the industry so much that much
of our free time is devoted to motor sports of all kinds. Vintage vehicle restoration and racing are a couple
of the pass times that Atwill Motor Sports is involved in.
