Popular Dodge Hemi Challenge revs up at Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals
The 22nd edition of the Dodge Hemi Challenge, the longest-continuous-running specialty race in NHRA history, will once again take center stage at the 69th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.泭
The event, a unique fan-favorite annually, features vintage '68 Dodge Dart and Plymouth Barracuda factory package cars that dominated the NHRA SS/AH class for more than five decades.
This years Dodge Hemi Challenge victor will be awarded $15,000 and, for the second year, a one-of-a-kind, custom-made trophy created by Tom Patsis of Cold Hard Art, a local Brownsburg, Ind.-based artist, former NHRA welder-fabricator, and winner of the 2021 Netflix competition series Metal Shop Masters.
See the 2022 Dodge Hemi Challenge winner, Steve Comella's winning run
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Nearly 20 entrants are expected to vie for the new trophy and bragging rights this year. Back-to-back event winner Steve Comella once again is attending and competing for his third straight win. Four-time Hemi Challenge winner Jim Daniels Jr. (2016-2019) returns again aboard his 68 Dart.
The Dodge Hemi Challenge will be streamed live on
Wednesday : First Qualifying Session5:00 p.m. (EDT)
Thursday: Second Qualifying Session2:45 p.m. (EDT)
Thursday: First Qualifying Session5:45 p.m. (EDT)
Friday: Round 111:00 p.m. (EDT)
Friday: Round 2 2:00 p.m. (EDT)
Friday: Round 34:26 p.m. (EDT)
Friday: Final6:50 p.m. (EDT)
CarNbr
Driver
Hometown
Make
Engine
Entry
5651
Rick Johnson
Wayzata MN
68' Barracuda
MOPR 426
RICK JOHNSON
2009
Terry Earwood
De Land FL
68' Barracuda
Plym 426
BARNETT RACE CARS
2113
Anthony Rhodes
Charleston SC
68' Plymouth
Plym 426
MILITIA RACE PRODUCTS
350
Jim Pancake
Cardington OH
68' Dodge
Dodg 438
HOLT RACE CARS
1968
Stephen Comella
Webster NY
68' Dodge
Dodg 426
CHUCK & STEVE COMELLA
5529
Russ Campbell
Springfield MO
68' Barracuda
Plym 426
MISSOURI MULE
364
Tony De Pillo
Dayton OH
68' Plymouth
Plym 426
TONY DEPILLO
1058
James Daniels
Bristol PA
68' Dodge
Dodg 426
RAY BARTON RACING M/T VP
2009
Terry Earwood
De Land FL
68' Plymouth
Plym 426
BARNETT PERFORMANCE
138
Wendell Howes
Kiersteadville NB
68' Dart
Dodg 426
HOWES RACING
430H
Stephen Hebert
Westlake LA
68' Plymouth
Rehr 426
MAKE AMERICA V8 AGAIN
328X
James Hensler
Noblesville IN
68' Barracuda
Plym 426
HILLBILLY MOTORSPORTS
5651
Rick Johnson
Wayzata MN
68' Barracuda
MOPR 426
RICK JOHNSON
3806
Michael Skinner
Columbus OH
68' Plymouth
Chry 426
COLUMBUS JOINT & CLUTCH
484B
Cleve Stewart
Memphis TN
68' Plymouth
Plym 426
JF HOTRODS
498Z
Benjamin Kimberly
Madisonville LA
68' Plymouth
Plym 426
BENNY KIMBERLY
2113
Anthony Rhodes
Charleston SC
68' Barracuda
Chry 426
BIG RED INC.
1945
Gary Wolkwitz
Whitehouse Stati NJ
68' Dodge
Dodg 426
SELF
4300
Lloyd Wofford Jr
Jonesboro AR
68' Barracuda
Plym 426
ENGINES INC/ JONESBORO
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