<h1>Dodge Extends Sponsorship of NHRA Mello Yello Drag Competing Collection Occasion at Maple Grove Raceway; Broadens Involvement in Sportsman Ranks</h1>

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 7, 2017/ PRNewswire/-- Dodge has actually extended its agreement as the title rights enroller of the National Racer Association (NHRA) Mello Yello Drag Competing Collection event at Maple Grove Raceway for the 2017 period, Dodge and NHRA revealed today.

The 33rd yearly Dodge NHRA Nationals will be held Sept. 21-24 and also acts as the 2nd race in the six-race NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship. The occasion will certainly be a vital stop for racers that are battling for a world champion at the conclusion of the season.


" The Dodge NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway is just one of the premiere events on the NHRA Drag Competing Series schedule," said Brad Gerber, NHRA vice head of state and chief development officer. "The follower base in the region is one of the most dedicated in the nation as well as followers will certainly witness leading NHRA racers battling during the countdown to the champion."

Dodge's dedication to the sport of NHRA Drag Competing continues to be strengthened as those that take on Dodge vehicles in the Super Stock and also Supply courses in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series will be qualified for additional bonus offer cash during the course of the year. Recently introduced for 2017, the Dodge Top Finisher honor awards $500 each to the Stock as well as Super Stock chauffeurs in a Dodge or Plymouth lorry that advance the farthest during removals at each of the 24 NHRA National occasions.

" Expanding the Dodge partnership with the NHRA and also Maple Grove Raceway is a very easy decision. Dodge belongs at the drag strip," claimed Tim Kuniskis, Head of Passenger Car Brands-- Dodge, SRT, Chrysler and FIAT, FCA - North America. "The raw horsepower as well as energy that drinks the championship-winning Dodge Charger R/T Funny Auto at NHRA weekend breaks motivates the horse power and also efficiency feel located throughout the full line of Dodge lorries."

A new Dodge exhibit will certainly likewise be shown on Makers Midway at 15 events this year. Furthermore, the 2nd annual Mopar Mega Block Celebration totally free fan-admission event will occur on Thursday, Sept. 21 along with the Dodge NHRA Nationals.

NHRA provides 24 nationwide events featuring the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Competing Series as well as NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series. NHRA offers competition chances for vehicle drivers of all degrees in the NHRA Top Competing Collection and also the NHRA Drags: Street Legal Design offered by AAA. NHRA also offers NHRA Jr. Street program for teenagers as well as the Summit Competing Jr. Drag Competing League for young people ages 5 to 17. In addition, NHRA possesses as well as operates five auto racing centers: Atlanta Dragway in Georgia; Gainesville Raceway in Florida; National Trail Raceway in Ohio; Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis; as well as Auto Club Raceway at Pomona in Southern California. For more information, log on to NHRA.com, or go to the main NHRA web pages on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and also Twitter.

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