2017 Mopar Contingency and Sportsman Racer Programs

[Mike Delahanty]

2017 NHRA Mopar Sportsman Programs
1. NHRA Contingency Program
• Display the Mopar decal and be eligible for monetary awards. The contingency decal is available at the Mopar display during scheduled NHRA events.
* Contingency is posted for:
 - Drag Pak
 - Mopar Valve Covers
 - Mopar Intake Manifold
 - Mopar Cylinder Heads

2. The Tom Hoover Excellence Award
• Awards a monetary bonus and custom trophy to the Mopar driver who amasses the most points in either Stock or Super Stock racing over the course of the season. This award is named in honor of Tom Hoover, Chrysler race engineer and legendary “Father of the Gen II HEMI.” The award consists of the Hoover Trophy and a $4260 payment.

3. Sportsman Appreciation Night the Thursday of the US Nationals Race
• Includes product seminars, product announcements, prizes and Q and A sessions. All Mopar racers are invited to attend. This event is a Mopar “thanks” and a salute to all of the dedicated Mopar racers. More details to come.

4. Recognizing Drag Pak National Records in Stock and Super Stock
• $500 and a plaque for a Drag Pak National Record

5. Recognizing Factory Shootout Wins
• $3,000 overall win and plaque award

6. HEMI Challenge Race at the US Nationals
• 2017 will be the 17th HEMI Challenge race at Indy and recognizes the special place for the 1968 HEMI Dart and Barracuda in Mopar and NHRA history. Each racer vies for a unique HEMI Challenge trophy consisting of an actual HEMI Cylinder Head, a custom jacket and $15,000 first place prize. Continuing from 2016, a limited edition, signed piece of art will be given to each team that qualifies.

7. Mopar Drag Pak Rewards Program
Purpose of the Program: to reward Mopar Drag Pak competitors for competing in National and Divisional races during the 2017 NHRA race season
Eligibility: All year Drag Pak race vehicles are eligible (2009 – 2015)
To Enter: Submit name, address and e mail to DEA33@Chrysler.com. You will receive two Drag Pak Rewards decals which must be placed on your Drag Pak to accumulate points. You will receive points ONLY IF your vehicle has two Drag Pak Rewards decals on it. You may enter at any time during the 2017 season.
Points Awards: Points are awarded as follows,
• Divisional Entry – 5 pts
• National Entry – 10 pts
• Divisional Runner Up – 5 Pts
• Divisional Win – 10 pts
• National Runner Up – 10 Pts
• National Win – 15 Pts
• Shootout Entry – 15 pts
• Shootout Runner Up – 15 Pts
• Shootout Win – 20 Pts
You must submit proof of entry, runner up and win to DEA33@Chrysler.com within one week of the event.
Payout: At the end of the season, points will be tabulated and the top performers will receive a weighted payout based upon the number of events entered and runner up/wins. While the final payout has not been finalized, it’s expected the #1 finisher will receive $10,000 or more.


8. Factory support engineers will be on sight at most NHRA National events

9. A Mopar hosted Block Party is scheduled on the Thursday prior to the Mopar Mile High Nationals and Reading Dodge Nationals races. Stay tuned for details.

For more info on Mopar Performance programs, check the website at https://blog.mopar.com/
For questions related to contingency, please contact Dale Aldo (dea33@Chrysler.com)