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Dodge Charger NASCAR Designs Spark Excitement

Dodge Charger NASCAR Designs Spark Excitement​

Stunning New Renderings Show How a Modern Dodge NASCAR Cup Car Could Look​


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The possibility of Dodge making a triumphant return to the NASCAR Cup Series has been a hot topic among racing fans for years. Now, with digital artist Justin Calvin (@j_cal_designs) releasing jaw-dropping renderings of a Dodge Charger SIXPACK stock car built to NASCAR’s Next-Gen (Gen 7) specifications, those rumors feel closer to reality than ever.

 
The Dodge Charger needs a shot in the arm, more like a total organ transplant, to bolster its tarnished brand standing. Did someone say NASCAR??
I can not, actually, should not, look too hard at this rendition as I might need eye glasses. I dare not let the forces of excitement and fancy run wild in my mind, it could induce a mental breakdown.
Yet, sadly, I stare, I feel my pulse quickening and I start to hope, to believe, to anticipate emotionally, because it’s too good to be true.
This post, so well executed, approaches the automotive definition of medical malpractice as the level of damage it potentially might cause to us suffering Dodge fans boarders on torture. OH THE AGONY! OH THE EUPHORIA!
 
@bill burke LOL!!!!!!! I hear you on this on bud! I truly hope and pray that Dodge will find their way back to greatness now that Carlos is gone. It's been a rough few years for all of us Mopar fans but I truly believe that the brand and the brotherhood will be okay. The thing is, we have to keep fighting, or as Tim Kuniskis says "never lift!" We have to keep pushing back against the forces that want to kill the automotive scene, our freedoms and our peace and happiness. We as car enthusiast have to actively be involved in this pursuit of happiness because the powers that be are trying to destroy it and we can not let that happen. We have lost too much and are constantly being forced to give up more and more. There is so much riding on this car and this brand and although I love the idea of the six pack I realize the reason the V8 is needed in this car and not even a compliance V8 but a real honest to goodness no frills pushrod V8. A Super Bee. A simple, no-fills type trim with a 383 (6.3L) V8 with about 500hp, RWD, Super Track pack and a few other things. Something that sits between the two six pack cars and offers that hint of nostalgia. This car needs to balance not only a plethora of power trains but also that bridge from what was to what is and what will be and still give us the option to choose. The entire Mopar umbrella needs to be that way.
 
rather see them race their own product .... IMSA or SCCA. NASCAR is the WWE of motorsports. Sports based entertainment. Honda is rumored to leave IndyCar, run the the hurricane 6 there the formula is already close to the current engine specs.
 
rather see them race their own product .... IMSA or SCCA. NASCAR is the WWE of motorsports. Sports based entertainment. Honda is rumored to leave IndyCar, run the the hurricane 6 there the formula is already close to the current engine specs.
Total agree
Run as far away as you can from Joe dirt and his fans
 
Its not so much about the fans, it that, the rule set for Nascar is very contrived, and equipment rule set is so far removed from the actual product that it lost its value as a OEM and anything other than a Marketing Platform. A expensive Marketing platform where one could just spend on Ad buys like in the NFL.

If you want to actually race, IMSA, Indycar, SCCA, USAC.... actual racing.
 
Its not so much about the fans, it that, the rule set for Nascar is very contrived, and equipment rule set is so far removed from the actual product that it lost its value as a OEM and anything other than a Marketing Platform. A expensive Marketing platform where one could just spend on Ad buys like in the NFL.

If you want to actually race, IMSA, Indycar, SCCA, USAC.... actual racing.
I agree, the whole cup operation is one big business enterprise, not a true racing venue. Using spec cars and engines assures that any true manufacturer racing or production product power plant uniqueness is lost in a bland venue of conformity, false competition and frankly, the sad loss of the sports “soul”.
My son was intrinsically involved with a major corporation’s sponsorship of a Cup car, driven by a top tier driver and also a cup race in a major U.S. city. I got to see second hand a lot, learned a lot and it is all about business. Good business, honest business but business none the less. Actors on a stage.
The obvious marketing value of the race was clear and simple. Your company, your race. I enjoyed every minute watching the races every year in the owners luxury box, cruising the track in a VIP golf car, eating in the infield tent right next to the Dodge tent, getting a few lap ride in a NASCAR race car once and attending and meeting all the drivers at the pre-race meeting. My son even presented the winners trophy on national TV as I proudly watched in front of the raised stage. This fun went on for a few years. I loved it, proud of my son, happy to ride his coat tails and his achievements.
The Cup car was a huge business opportunity to be exploited to the hilt. This was my son’s responsibility, guided by NASCAR management. Every race drew sponsors to the car, some seasonal or a one race deal. The whole car is divided up into sponsorship spaces for sale. There are driver appearance events that generate income. Even the team’s head mechanic drew income from his appearances. It was all business.
There was more pressure to optimize sponsorships than to win races. The cost of entry to the NASCAR “party” was up front millions. Oh yes, there is a cut you get from the TV revenue to sweeten the pot.
Bottom line everything is above board, legal and transparent to those looking behind the curtain. But as you alluded, it’s not pure racing, it’s pure, soulless business. That is why in my opinion fans are walking away. NASCAR has surrendered its soul for a buck.
 
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