Anybody know if Don Garlits is bringing the Challenger to Bradenton, FL this weekend?

cutta · 02-12-2009, 12:03 PM

Just wondering, if we will get another new car debut to follow suit with the CJ's debut. Thanks!

Chuck Norton · 02-12-2009, 12:45 PM

I certainly hope to see a Challenger competing soon but, if he does show up without some immediate changes in the Classification Guide he'll only be able to run in Comp, brackets, or as a Funny Car. As far as the NHRA Guide is concerned, the 2008 or 2009 Challenger does not exist and that would preclude it from class racing.

Ed Fernandez · 02-12-2009, 01:38 PM

But he's DON GARLITS.................

larrylomascolo · 02-12-2009, 01:54 PM

in a earlier post,someone said he will not compete,due to the fact n.h.r.a has not listed the car in the guide,it was to be listed within a week or so of the first post ,

Jim Wahl · 02-12-2009, 02:23 PM

I spoke with Garlits at the PRI show about running our SSSSA races, which he said he would do. He also said he thought the car could be ready sometime in March. Jim

MPR · 02-12-2009, 05:44 PM

No, Don Garlits will not be racing the Drag Pak Challenger this weekend. No Drag Pak Challengers have been made available to racers yet. Soon!

chlngr73 · 02-12-2009, 06:27 PM

We keep hearing "soon" soon was supposed to be last year after Indy. Now we have the CJs already out there, and it took them all of a few weeks to get their specifications sorted out! Sounds like someone dropped the ball

! Trying to not get my hopes up again just to hear " they aren't going to build it because the economy". Wish someone would chime in with some real hard facts on what is going on??? Thanks

David Buckner 4772 STK

dartman · 02-12-2009, 07:11 PM

What's stopping anyone from making 2009 Challenger they get from the dealer with a 6.1?

X-TECH MAN · 02-12-2009, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dartman

What's stopping anyone from making 2009 Challenger they get form the dealer with a 6.1?

No spec's in the guide and lots of $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

MPR · 02-12-2009, 07:48 PM

Chingr73, I have posted “real hard facts” on what’s going on. The Drag Pak Challengers are being built right now. The rate of build is about 10 cars per month. I’ve been told that the NHRA is on board and the cars will be released soon. The auto industry is faced with some very difficult times and Dodge/Mopar is doing a great job continuing this Drag Pak project. The CJ Mustang is already at the track because it’s very close to a production car. The Drag Pak Challenger on the other hand has many more race only modifications and the NHRA and Mopar need ample time to review and evaluate before final approval. There is a process and it takes time. Soon, trust me!

02-12-2009, 12:03 PM	#1
cutta Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 347 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 2 Posts	Anybody know if Don Garlits is bringing the Challenger to Bradenton, FL this weekend? Just wondering, if we will get another new car debut to follow suit with the CJ's debut. Thanks!

02-12-2009, 12:45 PM	#2
Chuck Norton Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Covina, CA Posts: 474 Likes: 106 Liked 89 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Anybody know if Don Garlits is bringing the Challenger to Bradenton, FL this week I certainly hope to see a Challenger competing soon but, if he does show up without some immediate changes in the Classification Guide he'll only be able to run in Comp, brackets, or as a Funny Car. As far as the NHRA Guide is concerned, the 2008 or 2009 Challenger does not exist and that would preclude it from class racing.

02-12-2009, 01:38 PM	#3
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Anybody know if Don Garlits is bringing the Challenger to Bradenton, FL this week But he's DON GARLITS................. __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

02-12-2009, 01:54 PM	#4
larrylomascolo Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ontario,canada Posts: 440 Likes: 70 Liked 66 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Anybody know if Don Garlits is bringing the Challenger to Bradenton, FL this week in a earlier post,someone said he will not compete,due to the fact n.h.r.a has not listed the car in the guide,it was to be listed within a week or so of the first post ,

02-12-2009, 02:23 PM	#5
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 666 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Anybody know if Don Garlits is bringing the Challenger to Bradenton, FL this week I spoke with Garlits at the PRI show about running our SSSSA races, which he said he would do. He also said he thought the car could be ready sometime in March. Jim __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

02-12-2009, 05:44 PM	#6
MPR Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 48 Likes: 0 Liked 23 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Anybody know if Don Garlits is bringing the Challenger to Bradenton, FL this week No, Don Garlits will not be racing the Drag Pak Challenger this weekend. No Drag Pak Challengers have been made available to racers yet. Soon!

02-12-2009, 06:27 PM	#7
chlngr73 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 131 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Anybody know if Don Garlits is bringing the Challenger to Bradenton, FL this week We keep hearing "soon" soon was supposed to be last year after Indy. Now we have the CJs already out there, and it took them all of a few weeks to get their specifications sorted out! Sounds like someone dropped the ball ! Trying to not get my hopes up again just to hear " they aren't going to build it because the economy". Wish someone would chime in with some real hard facts on what is going on??? Thanks David Buckner 4772 STK

02-12-2009, 07:11 PM	#8
dartman Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: N.S. CANADA Posts: 498 Likes: 160 Liked 68 Times in 41 Posts	Re: Anybody know if Don Garlits is bringing the Challenger to Bradenton, FL this week What's stopping anyone from making 2009 Challenger they get from the dealer with a 6.1? __________________ 1231 FS/D Drag Pak 1231 E/SA 71 Demon Kelly MacKay Last edited by dartman; 02-12-2009 at 09:35 PM.

02-12-2009, 07:48 PM	#10
MPR Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 48 Likes: 0 Liked 23 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Anybody know if Don Garlits is bringing the Challenger to Bradenton, FL this week Chingr73, I have posted “real hard facts” on what’s going on. The Drag Pak Challengers are being built right now. The rate of build is about 10 cars per month. I’ve been told that the NHRA is on board and the cars will be released soon. The auto industry is faced with some very difficult times and Dodge/Mopar is doing a great job continuing this Drag Pak project. The CJ Mustang is already at the track because it’s very close to a production car. The Drag Pak Challenger on the other hand has many more race only modifications and the NHRA and Mopar need ample time to review and evaluate before final approval. There is a process and it takes time. Soon, trust me!