Ex-Penske 2011 Dodge Charger NASCAR Cup Car Hits BringATrailer

Race fans and Mopar enthusiasts have a rare opportunity to own a piece of Dodge and NASCAR history, as a 2011 Dodge Charger NASCAR Sprint Cup Series car once campaigned by Penske Racing has just surfaced for sale on BringATrailer. This particular Gen5 Cup car competed in two races during the 2011 season with driver Kurt Busch behind the wheel and later carried Brad Keselowski’s name and the familiar #2 Miller Lite livery that made Dodge’s final years in NASCAR so memorable.

Originally running under the #22 Shell/Pennzoil colors, this Charger took to the track at Richmond International Raceway twice that season—finishing 22nd in April and an impressive fifth in September. Later, it was rewrapped in its current blue #2 Miller Lite paint scheme, mirroring Keselowski’s setup from the same era. While the car is no longer an active competition piece, it’s been professionally maintained and is now set up for road-course duty, making it perfect for vintage race events or track-day use.

According to the listing, the car was recently serviced and prepped by Breathless Pro Racing of Southwest Ranches, Florida. Afterward, it was tested at both Homestead-Miami Speedway and Sebring International Raceway to confirm everything was dialed in. The team even added LED headlights and a functional rear LED brake light, allowing for modern track-day visibility without compromising its authentic NASCAR aesthetic.

Under the hood sits a 5.9-liter (358 cubic-inch) V8 engine topped with a Holley four-barrel carburetor and backed by an Andrews Products “dog box” four-speed manual transmission. The setup produces that raw, unfiltered NASCAR roar fans expect, delivered through dual side-exit exhaust pipes. Additional race-spec components include a heated dry-sump oiling system, tubular headers, and Dodge-branded valve covers. The car sends power to the rear wheels and retains its period-correct AP Racing disc brakes, ensuring it stops as well as it goes.

Visually, the Charger wears authentic steel NASCAR bodywork shaped to mimic the 2011 production model. The blue Miller Lite wrap includes sponsor decals, simulated headlamps and taillights, and all the iconic Penske details that defined Dodge’s NASCAR era. Functional pieces like the front splitter, NACA ducts, hood and trunk pins, and rear spoiler complete the authentic look. It rides on yellow-painted Bassett 15-inch steel wheels wrapped in Goodyear Eagle racing slicks—just as it did in competition.

Inside, the cockpit is stripped and purposeful. A fixed Kirkey aluminum racing seat and Schroth harness keep the driver firmly in place within the fully padded roll cage. A carbon-fiber dash houses Spek Pro gauges that monitor vital stats like oil pressure, water temperature, and voltage. Toggle switches control key systems, and a quick-release steering wheel, brake-bias adjuster, dual MSD ignition boxes, and a Safecraft fire-suppression system highlight its true competition pedigree. There’s no odometer, and as expected, no traditional VIN—this is a purebred race car sold on a bill of sale, not a street-legal vehicle.

This particular chassis, stamped with number 749 on its roll cage, served as a backup car at various tracks during the 2011 season and later appeared at the Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance in 2023. The listing includes documentation on recent servicing, fluid changes, and setup notes, along with spare parts and maintenance guidance for its next owner.

For Dodge and NASCAR collectors, this represents a unique chance to own a genuine piece of Penske Racing heritage—a car that saw real competition during Dodge’s final chapter in the Cup Series. It’s track-ready, meticulously prepped, and offered with authentic history that few race cars on the market can match.

Bidding for this 2011 Dodge Charger NASCAR Cup Car ends Tuesday, October 21, at 3:48 p.m. EDT, exclusively on BringATrailer.

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