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When Lee Petty & Mopar Dominated NASCAR in 1954

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On February 21, 1948, a visionary named Bill France founded the National Association of Stock Car Racing in Daytona Beach, Florida. The goal was...
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Gallery: How Powermaster Performance Improved Chrysler’s Alternator

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In 1960, the alternator (alternating current generator or AC generator) became a standard option on the Plymouth Valiant. Before alternators, cars used DC (direct...
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Gallery: Weiand Intake Filled the Slant Six Performance Void

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Many consider the Slant Six engine a marvel of automotive engineering. It was introduced for the 1960 model year in the Valiant and mid-size...
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When Chrysler Claimed the Stevens Trophy at the Brickyard

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The Samuel B. Stevens Perpetual Trophy is housed in the Hall of Fame Museum at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. To most automobile enthusiasts it’s...
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Gallery: Sox & Martin Dominate Pro Stock with Weiand

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The team of Sox & Martin was a legendary duo in drag racing during the 1960s and 1970s. They were widely known for their...
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When Sills, Stanton & Mopar Teamed Up to Win the 1996 Silver Crown Title

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In what was a surprising and perhaps shocking ending to the 1996 USAC Silver Crown Series, Stanton Racing, Jimmy Sills and Mopar pulled out...
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Video: Chrysler Training Goes High Performance

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As World War II ended, the automotive industry transitioned from military production to civilian vehicle manufacturing. In this crucial period, Chrysler Motors Corporation took...
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Chrysler Used Motor Wheels Corporation’s Magnum 500 Wheels

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In 1965, the Motor Wheel Corporation introduced the Magnum 500 wheel, a significant milestone in automotive history. The Magnum 500, a product of Motor...
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When Tony Stewart Motorsports & Mopar Joined Forces

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Prior to the 2003 racing season, Mopar and Tony Stewart Motorsports went into partnership in quest of championships in United State Auto Club (USAC)...
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Gallery: The Forward Look of the Chrysler Corporation

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The 1950s marked a period of prosperity for post-WWII Americans. Eisenhower was in the Oval Office, rock and roll was on the radio, and...
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