MOPAR HEMI CHALLENGE TO FEATURE CONTINGENCY AWARDS

NEWS  RELEASE

August 30, 2006 

FOR  IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TEAM  MOPAR CONTACTS:
David  Hakim

Portfolio  Manager 
Mopar Performance  Parts 
(586)  497-0394 

Misha  Geisert

Team Mopar Public  Relations 
J.R. Thompson  Company 
(317)  432-4110 
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MOPAR HEMI CHALLENGE TO FEATURE  CONTINGENCY AWARDS 

Center Line, Mich. — This year’s Mopar  Hemi Challenge finale at O’Reilly 
Raceway Park will not only feature over 25 of  the hottest doorslammers in the 
country, but high-stakes cash prizes and  contingencies as well. In addition to 
the prize money for the event champion and  the points fund payout, this 
Friday’s event will also feature contingency awards  from Mickey Thompson Tires, 
Ray Barton Racing Engines and Jessel Rocker Arms.   
The Mopar Hemi Challenge event winner  will receive an additional $1,000 from 
Mickey Thompson Tires, Ray Barton Racing  Engines and Jessel Rocker Arms, 
bringing the winner’s purse to $13,000. The  event runner-up will receive an 
additional $500 from the three contingency  sponsors for an additional $1,500 
payday. Competitors ending their runs in the  semi-final round will receive $250 
from Mickey Thompson Tires and Ray Barton  Racing Engines, as well as a $250 
certificate from Jessel Rocker Arms.   
In order to be eligible  for the bonus awards, Super Stock competitors in the 
Mopar Hemi Challenge will  be required to utilize either Ray Barton's 
patented rocker system or the  qualifying Jessel Shaft Roller Rocker Arm product in 
their Hemi engines. To  collect the Mickey Thompson payout, that company's 
tires must be run during the  competition on both the front and rear of the car. 
Decals for each company must  also be displayed throughout the competition and 
product verification will take  place at the conclusion of the event. Approved 
decals can be obtained before the  race from representatives of each company. 

Competitors in the Super  Stock/A-HEMI (SS/AH) division are eligible to 
compete in Mopar's Super Stock  HEMI Challenge event. Featuring more than 25 
Hemi-powered factory lightweight  SS/AH 1968 Plymouth Barracudas and Dodge Darts, 
the event winner will receive a  $10,000 bonus. The final round will feature an 
all or nothing format as the  competitors compete for not only the bragging 
rights but the cash prize. The  event will also crown an overall Mopar HEMI 
Challenge series points champion  based on rounds won at the two NHRA 
Sportsnationals held earlier this year. The  Mopar HEMI Challenge Series winner will 
receive a $5,000 prize.   
The Mopar Super Stock Hemi Challenge  will take place on Friday, September 1, 
during the 52nd Mac Tools U.S. Nationals  event at O’Reilly Raceway Park.  
For more information about the Mac Tools  U.S. Nationals, Mopar Super Stock 
Hemi Challenge, Mopar Direct Connection or  Team Mopar, visit 
_www.oreillyracewaypark.com_ (http://www.oreillyracewaypark.com/) ,  _www.moparspeed.com_ 
(http://www.moparspeed.com/) , _www.mopar.com_ (http://www.mopar.com/)   or 
_www.nhra.com_ (http://www.nhra.com/) . 
Mopar is based in Center Line,  Mich., and is  the exclusive original 
equipment supplier of parts and accessories for Chrysler,  Dodge and Jeep® vehicles.  

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