PITTSBURGH CHRYSLER CLASSIC RESULTS

Submitted by Paul Wilson:
Here are the racing and Show car results from the MCG Chrysler Classic Events Series at the 5th Annual Curt George Memorial at Pittsburgh Raceway Park held June 19-21.
Show Car Winners:
Pure Stock: Robert Conca-70 Cuda
Modern Muscle:Gary and Mindy Sheldon-2008 SRT Challenger
Semi-Stock: Ed Perz: 1969 GTX
Modified: Martin Pitttman : 02 P/T Cruiser
Extreme Modified:Challinor :1967 GTX
Finer Details Best of Show: Robert Conca ~70 Cuda
Racing :SAT/ Results:
PRO: Clancy Keaton over Walt Haas
SUPER PRO: AJ Casini over Randy Duncan
HEMI: Gary Murphy over John Buehler
Max Wedge: Jeff Day over Millward
QUICK 16: Charli Wheatcraft over Charlie Kukenbacker

SUN. RESULTS:
TEN-O Shoot-out Keith McKeller over John Vesley
PRO: Pat Norton over Jim Pucci
QUICK 16: Charlie Kuchenbecker over Andy Conrath
SPORTSMAN: Lester Johnson over Richard Schrader
SUPER PRO: Dale Johnson overRandy Duncan
HEMI: Shaun Dornan over John Buehler
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Important Mopar Auction This Weekend

Submitted by Ted Moser:
Written by Randy Holden:

For anybody looking for one of the better Chrysler oriented auctions we’ve seen in a long time, Birmingham, Alabama is the place to be - and get there quickly!  Worldwide Auctioneers is liquidating The Old Car Heaven Museum collection on June 19 and June 20, and there are a large number of old Mopars in the sale.  Everything from prewar Imperials to 300 letter cars and muscle car era machines as well.  Most are older restorations or all-original survivors, so this is definitely the place to be this weekend if you’ve got some extra money.  To check out the cars up for grabs, see their website, www.wwgauctions.com 

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MOPAR ENDS SPONSORSHIP OF NUFORMZ RACING

Submitted by John Teas:
Written by Paul Wilson:
Mopar has announced it will end it's majority sponsorship of the NuFormz Racing Team which competes in the Formula Drift (FD). The sponsorship will be terminated after this coming weekends (June 5-6) Formula Drift Event at Wall Speedway in N.J.

"As part of Chrysler's comprehensive restrucuring plan to revitalize our business and succeed as a car company, were rigorously reveiwing all expenditures and making tough decisions." Stated Mike Accavitti, Chryslers Director of Brand Marketing and Strategy. " The decision to end Team Mopar's sponsorship of NuFormz Racing was difficult because of our long term relationship with the team and all the success we've enjoyed competing in Formula Drift."

NuFormz Racing Team Owner Shaun Carlson and driver Samuel Hubinette teamed up in 2004 and enjoyed immediate success. They won three of four Formulsa Drift rasces and took the Inaugural Title in the Series. they also won the 2006 Title and runner-upped in 2005 and last Season. "I had a great eight year run as a member of the Team Mopar Family, and want to thank the company for all the great memories I am taking away." Carlson stated."It's a tough decision, but given the current economic enviroment inside and outside of racing, I certainly understand it."
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