LARRY MORGAN TO MOVE TO FORD

Submitted by Paul Wilson:

Long time Mopar racer and engine builder Larry Morgan will change cars and move to a Ford Mustang very soon according to sources close to Morgan's Pro Stock Team. Morgan has ran a Dodge on the NHRA trail for ten years with support from Mopar. According to those sources, Morgan is working on a program that will have a Ford engine ready to test by Indy.

The Newark Ohio native has claimed 16 NHRA wins over his long and colorful career in racing. Nine of those victory's have come in the Pro Stock Ranks. Many remember Morgan when he ran a Dodge Challenger for the famed "Rod Shop" Team out of Columbus Ohio. Morgan is currently tied for tenth in the NHRA Pro Stock points Standings

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HEMI CHALLENGE AT BOWLING GREEN CANCELLED

Submitted by Don Bales:

Written by Paul Wilson:

According to sources with-in the NHRA , the Mopar Hemi Challenge at Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green KY. set for June has been cancelled due to the uncertainty of the bankruptcy filing of Chrysler which in turn has affected the Sponsorship of the Shoot-Out series by Mopar.

The NHRA Hot Rod Reunion will go on as scheduled, just not with a Hemi Shoot-Out.

Early in the season it was annouced that Mopar Sponsorship of the Hemi Shoot-Out schedule would be limited to include only three races , Bowling Green, Indy and Columbus Ohio.

No word has been given on the fate of Indy and Columbus at this time.

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MCG CHRYSLER CLASSIC COLUMBUS RESULTS

Submitted by Paul Wilson:

Despite it's best effort , the rain and stormy weather did not get the best of the MCG Chrysler Classic in Columbus Ohio this week-end! Race and Show car results are as follows:
SHOW CAR RESULTS:
Modified: Joe DiPietro ~1962 Dodge
Extreme Modified: Tony Harlin~ 1968 Dart GTS convertible
Modern Muscle: Gary &Mindy Sheldon ~ 2008 Dodge Challenger
Semi-Stock: Ed Perz ~1969 Plymouth GTX
Pure Stock: Robert Conca~ 1970 Plymouth Cuda
Finer Details Best Of Show: Glen & Charlotte Bridges 1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible


Race Winners:

Sat. Results:
A&A Super Pro: Jeff Johnson over Mike Cocktrell
Pro: Rob Lawson over John Lawson
Steer & Gear Sportsman: Carl Holl over Brian Hendrickson
TTI Max Wedge: Jeff Day over Jim Guy
Mancini Hemi : Gary Murphy over Tony Zarb


Sun. Results:
Indy Cylinder Head Quick 16: Chris Wheatcraft over David Orr Jr.
A&A Trans Super Pro: Lonnie Smith over Jeff Spring
Pro: Jenni Vernon over Mike Moreck
TTI MAX Wedge: Jeff Day over Mike DeChicco
Mancini Hemi: John Roudes over Ken Kreici
CRT 10~0 Shoot-Out: Lonnie Smith over Bob Frazee
Juinior Dragster: Joey Cameron over Bethany Crick:

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It’s the end of the world as we know it . . . Chrysler anyway . . .

Submitted by Randy Holden:

Chrysler, as we knew it, has ceased to exist.  Proof of this was made vividly apparent today, May 14, 2009, as Chrysler forced 789 of its loyal dealerships into nonexistence.  As part of their federal government bankruptcy reorganization, overseen by Obama’s administration and car czar, there are 789 fewer Chrysler dealerships today than there were yesterday.  And the dealerships had no say in their fate whatsoever.  That’s tens of thousands of jobs gone, and the outlets for Chrysler products has been cut by almost a full third.  Among the dealerships closed down, you’ll find some longtime icons like both of the Painters’ brothers dealerships in Utah, both of Donald Palmer’s dealerships in Indiana, and countless others.  The size, age, and location of the dealerships doesn’t seem to have come into play.  

For a complete list of the dealerships closed down by Chrysler, check out the link below:  http://download.gannett.edgesuite.net/detnews/2009/pdf/0514listofchryslerdealers.pdf

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ARSON FIRE DESTROYS 28 RARE MOPARS

Submitted by Paul Wilson:
A horrifying arson fire in Harnettsburgh KY. devastated the Thunder Road restoration shop and destroyed 28 rare and precious Mopar's in the blaze. While information and details are not being released at this time, due to the on-going criminal investigation, it has been determined that arson was no doubt the cause of this horrific fire. The ATF as well as the FBI are launching a full investigation in to this crime.THe 55000 sq. ft. shop was a total loss as were all of the contents.
Cars lost in this blaze include a 1970 Plymouth Superbird, a 1 of 2 heavily optioned 1969 Charger RT/SE, three GTX convertible's, a 1963 Max Wedge Plymouth with only 3700 miles, a 1970 Road Runner Convertible, a Lil Red Express as well as numerous 6 pack and other rare Mopar cars.
While none of the cars were customer cars, three were owned by Thunder Road's owner Mike French and the other 25 cars belonged to his partner's Todd Reiter and Dolf Keller.
As more information is released on this un-thinkable crime, we will keep you posted here. Watch for more details and a full story in the up-coming issue of Mopar Collectors Guide.
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RACE FOR THE RING KICKS OFF THIS WEEKEND!

Submitted by Paul Wilson:

The 2009 Mopar Collectors Guide Chrysler Classic Event Series kicks off this coming weekend (May 15-17) and begins a whole new chapter as this season opens at National Trails Raceway in Columbus Ohio.

New for the Classic Events racers will be "The Race for the Ring!"

Championship rings in each class will be awarded at seasons end to the points champion in that class. This is a huge step foward in giving prestige and acknowledging the Champs who are such a big part in the only All - Mopar Racing series.

Not only will ther ace for the ring create a huge buzz for the series , but also new for 2009 in the show car division is the announcement of a 250 dollar cash award at each event for the best of show, presented by The Finer Details restoration shop out of Danville Indiana.

Mopar Collectors Guide is once again the presenting sponsor of the Series.

The MCG Classic Events Series consist's of four events this season with six races!. Columbus Ohio kicks it off with a double race weekend. On June 19-21 it will be at Pittsburgh Raceway Park for the Curt George Memorial for another double points race weekend. July will find the series in Michigan at US 131 Dragway on the 18th and 19 and the Season closes out with the Worlds Largest All-Mopar Drag race in Norwalk Ohio on September 18th-20.

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