Mopar®, Chrysler LLC’s Parts division, has renewed its Mopar Contingency Program for the 2009 NHRA Full Throttle and Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. The program offers financial awards to Mopar-powered grassroots racers competing with specified Mopar parts. The renewal marks the Company’s commitment to the long-running Mopar Contingency Program.

Drivers competing in Competition, Super Stock, Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas, Super Street, Top Sportsman, and Top Dragster classes in both series are eligible for Mopar contingency awards. Eligible parts in the Mopar Contingency Program include the Mopar Engine Assembly, Mopar Cylinder Heads, Mopar Ignition, Mopar Valve Covers and the Mopar Center Section. Mopar® Continues Commitment to Support Grassroots Racers with Contingency Sponsorship

Mopar®, Chrysler LLC’s Parts division, has renewed its Mopar Contingency Program for the 2009 NHRA Full Throttle and Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. The program offers financial awards to Mopar-powered grassroots racers competing with specified Mopar parts. The renewal marks the Company’s commitment to the long-running Mopar Contingency Program.

Drivers competing in Competition, Super Stock, Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas, Super Street, Top Sportsman, and Top Dragster classes in both series are eligible for Mopar contingency awards. Eligible parts in the Mopar Contingency Program include the Mopar Engine Assembly, Mopar Cylinder Heads, Mopar Ignition, Mopar Valve Covers and the Mopar Center Section.

Competitors utilizing the specified Mopar contingency parts must display a Mopar contingency decal on each side of their race car. Drivers scoring an event win or runner-up finish qualify for financial awards from the Mopar Contingency Program. For example, an NHRA Super Stock class competitor campaigning with all five specified components of the Mopar Contingency Program has the opportunity to take home an additional $1,700 in prize money with an event win.

NHRA Full Throttle Pro Stock drivers, including Team Mopar driver Allen Johnson, are also eligible for contingency awards. Pro Stock drivers claiming an event win while utilizing a Mopar Engine Assembly can earn a $1,000 award, with $300 offered for a runner-up finish.

“Mopar understands the vital role of grassroots racers who continuously campaign with Mopar parts and display an unparalleled passion for the brand,” said Jim Sassorossi, Director, Global Parts Sales & Marketing – Mopar Parts. “Renewing the Mopar Contingency Program enables us to reward these devoted brand ambassadors who consistently demonstrate the winning power and performance of Mopar parts at the drag strip.”