$25 Entry Fee (Pre-Registered) / $35 Entry Fee (At the Gate) – Covers Entry for Saturday and Sunday

Cars that are eligible to participate in the 2012 LX & Beyond Nationals Car Show are 2005-present LX, LC, LD and SRT Jeeps. If you have a vehicle with a Chrysler-powered engine that is not an LX, LC, or SRT Jeep, you may also participate.

Vehicle Make Competitions

• Overall Best of Show & Go – Grand Prize

This is awarded to the car that not only looks good standing still but also performs on the drag strip. Any racing participant that intends to compete for this award should declare their participation the first day of the event in order to have vehicle judged prior to racing. It is not necessary to win the racing class that you participate in. It is required to make at least one pass on the drag strip to be eligible for this category (No Exceptions) *Combination of Racing Performance and Show Results*

• Best of Show Charger (Weekend / Daily Driver)
• Best of Show Magnum (Weekend / Daily Driver)
• Best of Show 300/300C (Weekend / Daily Driver)
• Best of Show Challenger (Weekend / Daily Driver)
• Best of Show Jeep Grand Cherokee (Weekend / Daily Driver)
• Best of Show Other Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep/Plymouth (Weekend / Daily Driver)

This is awarded to the vehicle with the best overall balance of quality for their respective classification. It should be truly different and stand out from the crowd. The paint should have the cleanest finish of any vehicle on the show field. Engine should have some visual modification. Stance of vehicle should be non-stock, and/or wheels should compliment the overall appearance. Interior should also have some modification.

Classification:

• Weekend Driver = WD

Classification to be advised

• Daily Driver = DD

Classification to be advised

LX & Beyond Top 10 Choice Awards

This is awarded to the Top 10 cars that stood out to the experts but did not meet the qualifications for a Best of Show award. This award can be given to any combination of vehicle qualities: all original, low miles, unique modification, etc.

Specialty Awards

• Best Paint & Finish

This is awarded to the car that has the best quality paint job i.e. no chips, orange peel, dull spots fading, etc. The paint should have the cleanest finish of any vehicle on the show field. The paint must be finished throughout the entire vehicle including the door and trunk jambs and of course the engine bay. The paint color and quantity of colors is not a factor for earning this award.

• Best Engine (Visual)

This category awards the overall presentation of the engine, which includes polished / chromed parts, powder coated parts, color-coated hoses, and most importantly the cleanliness and presentation of the entire engine bay. Such factors as wire tucks and shaved engine bays will also play a determining factor, your Engines performance abilities have no bearing in this category.

• Best Undercarriage

To compete for an undercarriage award, the vehicle should be elevated on stands or ramps. Mirrors should be placed under the vehicle, to display undercarriage modifications. Undercarriage detailing such as painting, powder coating, polishing and / or chroming, are all factors as well as, sway bars, urethane suspension bushings and other chassis stiffening modifications will be considered too. Any other creative ideas that can enhance the undercarriage will also be taken into consideration.

• Best Interior

This award is presented to the person who has customized their interior following a specific theme. Interior themes could include a one which will consists of many rare parts from overseas or show car theme which may include lots of fiberglass to hold audio and video components. The use of exotic materials and original ideas will also be taken into consideration for this award.

• Best Female Ride

To be eligible for this award, the vehicle must be driven into the venue by the vehicle’s female owner, and the car must be registered for the show under her name. It is also IMPERITIVE that she presents her car to the expert at the show. Experts are not only examining the workmanship that went into the vehicle, but we are examining her knowledge about the vehicle too.

Audio/Video Award

• Sound Presentation (Fabrication)

This is awarded to the person with the cleanest, most customized stereo install. This includes speakers, head-units, amps, and overall installation of the stereo equipment. It’s not the quantity of equipment, but the quality of the install that concerns the experts. Does the install include custom fiberglass painted enclosures? Are the components highlighted with lighting? Are all wires neatly wrapped up and out of sight? Does the overall fabrication and custom work match the car’s theme? The creativity and uniqueness of installation also plays a large factor in deciding this award.

• Best ICE (In Car Entertainment) (Fabrication)

ICE examines non-stereo equipment. Some examples of ICE would include: multiple TV’s, gaming systems, computers, navigation, cameras, and interior lighting. Most importantly experts are looking for unique features, such as unusual locations for televisions, hidden gaming systems in armrests, multiple screens with multiple functions, and smooth clean installs.

*NOTICE: Will Be Judged Saturday Night at the Host Hotel.

Vehicle Presentation

• Best (Lighting) Display

This is awarded to the vehicle with the most detailed exterior lighting display. Exterior lighting would include: spot lights, rope lights, neon, strobes, track lighting, and any other lighting equipment to enhance the exterior presentation and display of the vehicle. It is not the quantity of lighting, but rather how the lighting is used to better the presentation of your vehicle that will earn you the chance to win this award. *NOTICE: Will Be Judged Saturday Night at the Host Hotel.

Club/Team Awards

• Club/Team Participation

(Professionalism of the club/team members and how they represent themselves and their cars at the show)

Club/Team members should be at the show for its entire duration. The members should be wearing club attire, such as: t-shirts and/or ball caps. This award is for the club/team who entertains the crowd for the duration of the show, with such features as: music, lighting and interactive activities to keep the crowd drawn to your organizations vehicles.

• All vehicles should be on display for the entire day
• Team must be competing and attending  (5 Vehicle Minimum)

People’s Choice Awards

• Long Distance Award

This is awarded to the person that drives the longest distance in their own vehicle to the event. In the event of a tie, driving time based on evaluation of Google Maps will be used to determine winner.

• Best LXBN – 1^st Generation, 2^nd Generation, 3^rd Generation Vehicle

To be eligible for this award the owner of the vehicle must be a registered participant. However, the vehicle does not have to be participating in the car show or racing activities of the weekend. This award is voted on by everyone in attendance on the Saturday and after all votes have been tallied will be awarded on Sunday morning.

• Dodge Challenger – Gen I (2008-present)
• Dodge Charger – Gen I (2006-2010), Gen II (2011-present)
• Dodge Magnum – Gen I (2005-2008)
• Chrysler 300 – Gen I (2005-2010), Gen II (2011-present)

• Best Vendor Display / Performance Vehicles

This award is for the vendor/company who entertains and interacts with the crowd for the duration of the show, with such features as: interactive activities, drawings, display vehicles, racing vehicles, etc. to keep the crowd drawn to your display area.

The Inaugural Mopar Heritage & Beyond Racing Series will kick off its first season in Ohio and will run all day on Day #2 of the 5th Annual 2012 LX & Beyond Nationals on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Quaker City Motorsports Park in Salem, Ohio.

$125 Entry Fee (Pre-Registered) / $150 Entry Fee (At the Gate) – Covers Race Entry for Saturday and Sunday

Cars that are eligible to participate in 2012 Mopar Heritage & Beyond Racing Series are 2005-present LX, LC, LD, all SRT cars past and present, and 1960-1978 Dodge, Chrysler, Plymouth B-Body and E-Body vehicles. If you have a Chrysler-powered engine in a vehicle that is not listed, you may participate in Exhibition and Index. All classes will be run with a Pro Tree. Safety is our primary concern and NHRA safety rules will be followed.

Mopar Heritage & Beyond – Exhibition (Non-Points Class)

• Heads-Up Racing for All Chrysler-engine powered vehicles.
• No restriction on weight, displacement, power adders, controllers, transmission, or suspension.
• Random pairing on a .250 bracket.
• No points or prizes. Just bragging rights.

Mopar Heritage & Beyond – Unlimited

• Heads-Up Index Racing (10.00 and lower) for All Modern Mopar and Classic Mopar Cars. See Note 3 & 4
• No restriction on weight, displacement, or power adders.
• LX, LC, LD must have IRS Suspension.
• OEM electronic transmissions allowed.
• Random pairing on a .250 bracket.
• Qualifying is closest to Index without running under.
• See Notes 1 & 2 at bottom of page

Mopar Heritage & Beyond – Bracket

• Dial-In Bracket Racing for All Modern Mopar and Classic Mopar Cars. See Note 3 & 4
• Bracket A: 11:49-Quicker; Bracket B: 11.50-12.99; Bracket C: 13.00 – Slower
• No restriction on weight, displacement, or power adders.
• Delay boxes, cross-over boxes, or any “reaction-time related” electronic bracket racing aids prohibited in this class.
• Throttle stops, delay boxes and all related throttle-stop type accessories prohibited.
• Trans brake and 2-steps permitted.
• OEM electronic transmissions allowed.
• LX, LC, LD must have IRS Suspension.
• Accepted fuels are pump gas, any commercially available race fuel, or E-85.
• Any additional fuel system including water methanol systems are prohibited and may not be present on the vehicle.
• See Notes 1 & 2 at bottom of page

Mopar Heritage & Beyond – Index

• All Modern Mopar and Classic Mopar Cars (including HEMI, V6, and both V8 & V10 Drag Paks) are allowed to compete in this class.
• Index racing run on a .250 bracket such as 12.00, 12.25, 12.50…
• Qualifying is closest to Index without running under.
• Throttle stops, delay boxes and all related throttle-stop type accessories prohibited.

Note #1: General Rules

• All facility rules apply and will be enforced by track employees during the event.
• Drivers must have all the proper safety equipment including apparel designated by the track’s sanctioning body.
• Multiple vehicles registered by one person are allowed but there must be a driver for each vehicle. One Car, One Driver.
• Vehicles allowed to race side by side are determined by track rules. Lane choice goes to quicker car.
• All races will be run on a .500 pro tree.
• All vehicles required to make at least one (1) qualifying pass.
• Minimum two (2) qualifying rounds.
• Once a vehicle has been eliminated in a class, they cannot enter another class.
• Any Index Class without a minimum of 4 Cars will have option to Test and Tune.
• Double breakout – car breaking out the least wins.
• Turbo, supercharger and nitrous allowed.
• Fuel injection or carburetors allowed.
• Deep Staging Allowed.

Note #2: Restrictions

• Full-bodied Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep/Plymouth cars with bumpers, hood, grille, top, windshield and functional doors.
• Dash must be stock. (SFI approved aftermarket gauges and seats allowed)
• Glass must be DOT approved. (NO LEXAN)
• Modern Chrysler Cars (including Jeeps) with a solid rear axle must use a Nag1 or factory type 6-speed transmission.
• Modern Chrysler Cars that have been converted from Nag1 to any other transmission (TH400, Powerglide, etc.) must use IRS suspension.
• Vehicles must pass NHRA rules for the ET the vehicle runs.
• Nitrous controllers are allowed for controlling nitrous only.
• Mufflers required. Car must be “street” muffled.
• Back-half cars not allowed in any Index Class.

Note #3: Modern Mopar Participant Vehicles

• 2008-present Dodge Challenger
• 2008-2009 Dodge Caliber SRT4
• 2006-present Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8
• 2005-present Chrysler 300
• 2005-present Dodge Charger
• 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum
• 2005-2006 Chrysler Crossfire SRT6
• 2004-2008 Dodge Ram SRT10
• 2003-2005 Dodge SRT4
• 1997, 1999-2002 Chrysler/Plymouth Prowler
• 1992-2010, 2013 Dodge/SRT Viper

Note #4: Classic Mopar Participant Vehicles

• 1970 Plymouth Superbird
• 1970-1974 Plymouth Barracuda
• 1970-1974 Dodge Challenger
• 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona
• 1968-1976 Dodge Dart GT, GTS, Swinger, and Demon
• 1968-1971 Dodge Super Bee
• 1968-1975 Plymouth Road Runner
• 1967-1971 Plymouth GTX
• 1966-1978 Dodge Charger
• 1965-1976 Dodge Coronet
• 1965-1974 Plymouth Satellite
• 1964-1974 Plymouth Barracuda
• 1962-1970 Plymouth Belvedere
• 1962-1965 Dodge Dart/Plymouth Fury 413/426 Max Wedge/426 HEMI
• 1960-1973 Dodge Polara

The Modern Street Hemi Shootout Series will return to Ohio again for the 2012 season and will run all day on Day #1 of the 5th Annual 2012 LX & Beyond Nationals on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at Quaker City Motorsports Park in Salem, Ohio.

$125 Entry Fee (Pre-Registered) / $150 Entry Fee (At The Gate) – Covers Race Entry for Saturday and Sunday

Cars that are eligible to participate in 2012 Modern Street Hemi Shootout Series Heads-Up Classes are 2005-present LX, LC, LD and SRT Jeeps. If you have a Chrysler-powered engine in a vehicle that is not an LX, LC or SRT Jeep, you may participate in Exhibition and Index. All classes will be run with a Pro Tree. Safety is our primary concern and NHRA safety rules will be followed.

Exhibition (Non-Points Class)

• Heads-Up Racing for All Gen III HEMI powered LX, LC, LD, SRT Jeep, and all Drag Pak cars including V10.
• No restriction on weight, displacement,power adders, controllers, transmission, or suspension.
• Any LX, LC, LD and SRT Jeep not using approved drive train components and or electronics.
• Random pairing on a .250 bracket.
• Not eligible for “King of the Hill”.
• No points or prizes. Just bragging rights.

Unlimited Class

• Heads-Up Racing for 2005+ Gen III HEMI powered LX, LC, LD, and SRT Jeep
• No restriction on weight, displacement, or power adders.
• Cars (including Jeeps) with a solid rear axle must use a Nag1 or factory type 6-speed transmission.
• Cars that have been converted from Nag1 to any other transmission (TH400, Powerglide, etc) must use IRS suspension.
• Cars (including Jeeps) with both solid rear axle and converted transmission must run Exhibition.
• See Notes 1 & 2 at bottom of page.

Pro Class

• Heads-Up Racing for 2005+ Gen III HEMI powered LX, LC, LD, and SRT Jeep with power adder (forced induction or nitrous).
• Engine displacement limited to 6.1 liters with one exception. OEM 6.4 (392) allowed when using stock bottom end.
• No power adder restriction when using stock bottom end (any turbo setup including twins, any superchrger, any nitrous setup).
• Forged bottom ends restricted to a single power adder as descibed below:
• No twin turbo setups. Single turbo limited to 76mm.
• Superchargers restricted to maximum positive displacement of 3.0 Liters.
• Centrifugal blowers no larger than Procharger D1, Vortech V1 T trim, Paxton 1500.
• Nitrous systems limited to plate system.
• Naturally Aspirated cars over 468 cubic inches, and Naturally Aspirated cars not meeting weight restrictions for Stroker or Super Stock class.
• All power adder cars: 4000+ lbs. (Minimum Weight with driver)
• Naturally Aspirated cars: No weight minimum for N/A cars.
• Cars not meeting minimum weight requirements will compete in Unlimited.
• LX,LC,LD must have IRS Suspension.
• See Notes 1 & 2 at bottom of page.

Stroker Class

• Naturally Aspirated Heads-Up Racing for all 2005+ Gen III HEMI powered LX, LC, LD, and SRT Jeep with stroked engines up to 468 cubic inches (including factory VCT 392).
• 6.4L Iron Engines (include OEM VCT 392): 3900+ lbs. (Minimum Weight with driver)
• 7.0L Iron or 6.4L Aluminum Engines: 4000+ lbs. (Minimum Weight with driver)
• 7.2L Iron or 7.0L Aluminum Engines: 4100+ lbs. (Minimum Weight with driver)
• 7.2L Aluminum Engines or Larger: 4200+ lbs. (Minimum Weight with driver)
• Any aftermarket or “one-off” blocks, regardless of material, and any modular sleeved blocks must compete at 4200+ lbs
• LX, LC, LD must have IRS Suspension
• Cars not meeting minimum weight requirements will compete in Pro class
• Accepted fuels are pump gas, any commercially available race fuel, or E-85.
• Any additional fuel system including water methanol systems are prohibited and may not be present on the vehicle.
• See Notes 1 & 2 at bottom of page

Super Stock Class

• Naturally Aspirated Heads-Up Racing for all 2005+ 5.7L and 6.1L Gen III HEMI powered LX, LC, LD, and SRT Jeep
• 6.1L Engines: 4050+ lbs. (Minimum Weight with driver)
• 5.7L Engines: 3900+ lbs. (Minimum Weight with driver)
• 5.79 cubic inches will be treated as a 6.1L
• Aluminum blocks prohibited.
• LX, LC, LD must have IRS
• Cars not meeting minimum weight requirements will compete in Pro class
• Accepted fuels are pump gas, any commercially available race fuel, or E-85.
• Any additional fuel system including water methanol systems are prohibited and may not be present on the vehicle.
• See Notes 1 & 2 at bottom of page

Index

• All 2005+ Gen III LX, LC, LD, and SRT Jeep (including HEMI, V6, and both V8 & V10 Drag Paks) are allowed to compete in this class.
• Index racing run on a .250 bracket such as 12.00, 12.25, 12.50…
• No delay boxes or throttle stops

King of the Hill

• Index runoff between the class winners of Super Stock, Stroker, Pro and Unlimited.
• Random pairing on a .250 bracket.

*Note 1

All Cars except Exhibition and Index must run factory engine controllers. Approved engine controllers are NGC 3, 4, and 4A models as well as GPEC 2.

*Note 2

Super Stock, Stroker, Pro and Unlimited (Unlimited only when running solid rear axle) are required to have NAG1 Transmission, or six speed manual transmission. Six speed entries must be production style units with the standard H-Style pattern. Sequential or clutchless transmissions are prohibited. Clutch must be conventional, slipper clutches prohibited.

2013 Dodge Dart GTS 210 Tribute

For the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart, Mopar will offer more than 150 accessories, the most in the compact-car segment.

Hot off the heels of its worldwide production debut at the 2012 North American International Auto Show, Mopar wasted no time giving the 2013 Dodge Dart even more sporting pretensions both inside and out. The all-new Dodge Dart embodies class-leading and class-exclusive features in many areas including aerodynamics, technology and safety, and the stage kits by Mopar enhance these attributes. The Alfa Romeo-based Dodge Dart already has sporty driving dynamics baked into its DNA, and Team Mopar added even more distinction to reinforce the car’s fun-to-drive nature.

Stage 1 appearance package

The exterior picks up several matte-black trim pieces, including a lower chin spoiler, side sills, rear spoiler and rear-diffuser panel. A lightweight carbon-fiber hood with large air scoop and 18-inch, 10-spoke forged alloy titanium-colored wheels finish off exterior modifications.

2013 Dodge Dart GTS 210 Tribute at Mopar 75th Anniversary Event

Red and black is carried over into the interior, which has been refined beyond the 14 interior color and trim options available in the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart. Ruby Red is the dominant color used on Katzkin leather seat fronts, door panels, center armrest and map-pocket inserts. Black accent stitching is used in the seats and armrest, as well. Piano Black trim is used on the shifter bezel, cup holder bezel and the dash-vent bezels. Final interior touches include a black suede instrument cluster brow with red accent stitching, a Piano Black accented floating island bezel and a Ruby Red and black leather-wrapped steering wheel with red accent stitching.

2013 Dodge Dart GTS 210 Tribute at Mopar 75th Anniversary Event

Stage 2 performance package

The Dodge Dart GTS 210 Tribute performance calibration has been employed maximizing fuel/air mix and spark advance, with an improved air-flow intake and low back-pressure exhaust to achieve 210 horsepower from a base engine of 184 horsepower.

Whether it was the performance tease of 25 more horses in what should be a fun entry into sport-compact market or the fact that Ralph Gilles, SRT Brand CEO was in attendance. Somehow this edition of the Dodge Dart felt like a precursor to the inevitable coming of the 2014 Dodge Dart SRT. We are still waiting for the replacement for the Dodge Neon SRT4 especially with the demise of the Dodge Caliber SRT4 last year. For now, the Moparized version is just enough to curb your appetite for the performance feast only an SRT can provide.

All speculations have been put to rest and we now know which vehicle will take the honored position as the annual Mopar Performance badged vehicle. The room was all a buzz on January 31st, during the Mopar 75th Anniversary Event at the Mopar World Headquarters in Center Line, Michigan. We were honored to be invited to attend this exclusive event alongside the who’s who of the Chrysler family to include Ralph Gilles (CEO, SRT), as well as members of various Mopar clubs and social media.

Building on the success of Mopar versions of the 2010 Dodge Challenger and 2011 Dodge Charger, the new Mopar ’12 300 transforms the Chrysler 300 flagship sedan into a performance tribute to celebrate Mopar’s 75th anniversary with unique appointments, select high-performance parts and appearance items straight from the Mopar parts catalog.

2012 Mopar'12 300 at Mopar 75th Anniversary Event

Power and performance

Mopar earned its factory-designed performance reputation with enthusiasts and the most discerning racing drivers for the past 75 years – and the new Mopar ’12 300 is designed to showcase the brand’s prowess.

When looking under the hood of the Mopar ’12 300, an exclusive Mopar engine cover hints at the 363 horsepower 5.7-liter HEMI^® V-8 engine with innovative four-cylinder mode Fuel Saver Technology beneath. Backed with a proven five-speed W5A580 automatic transmission, Mopar aficionados will appreciate the unique Mopar shifter combined with Auto Stick. With Auto Stick, drivers may select a higher or lower gear while the transmission controller helps prevent the possibility of an over-rev condition.

At the rear, the differential has been boosted from 3.06:1 to a 3.91:1 final-drive ratio for enhanced acceleration – unique to the Mopar ’12 300 – enabling 0-to-60 mph blasts in the low 5-second range.

Track-tuned suspension delivers precision handling

The new Mopar ’12 300 features the second-generation E-segment architecture’s performance-tuned suspension with 42 percent stiffer front and 23 percent stiffer rear spring rates compared to the Chrysler 300 models with touring-tuned suspension. For improved grip and braking, stickier P245/45R20 Goodyear Eagle F1 three-season tires replace all-season radials, and high-performance brake linings mounted to dual-piston front and single-piston rear calipers deliver fade-resistant stopping performance.

Unique Mopar’12 300 ‘Street Machine’

2012 Mopar'12 300 at Mopar 75th Anniversary Event

Similar to the new Chrysler 300S models, Mopar ’12 300 adds even more street credibility with its blacked-out appearance and unique Mopar appointments. A Mopar Black Chrome seven-bar grille and grille-surround matches the black-accented headlamp bezels and fascia accents for a low-key presence.

2012 Mopar'12 300 at Mopar 75th Anniversary Event

Highlighting the Gloss Black exterior contours of the Mopar ’12 300 are a Mopar Blue A-line body-side stripes. Large 20-inch by 8-inch Mopar forged-aluminum wheels are painted in Gloss Black and include Mopar center caps. Commemorating the brand’s 75th year, “Mopar 75” fender badges feature the Mopar Blue “omega” logo. On the deck lid, a “Mopar Design” badge hints at the select Mopar parts and accessories that have been infused to enhance performance and distinguish the Mopar ’12 300 from any other Chrysler 300.

2012 Mopar'12 300 at Mopar 75th Anniversary Event

Inside, Mopar ’12 300 features a monotone black interior environment with Mopar Blue accents throughout. Mopar’s Katzkin perforated leather wraps the large-bolstered 12-way power driver and passenger heated-front sport seats, and includes Mopar Blue accent stitching on the seating surface, along with French-seamed stitching at the perimeter and a black/blue two-tone leather combination. Rear heated seats feature the same perforated leather and corresponding Mopar Blue stitching treatment.

2012 Mopar'12 300 at Mopar 75th Anniversary Event

A thick-rimmed steering wheel with die-cast paddle shifters (for Auto Stick) and a unique Mopar shifter handle are wrapped in black leather and stitched with matching Mopar Blue thread. Mopar sill plates and a serialized “Mopar ’12 Limited Edition” badge complete the list of unique appointments.

2012 Mopar'12 300 at Mopar 75th Anniversary Event

The enthusiast-designed interior of the Mopar ’12 300 is enhanced further with matte carbon hydrographic accents on the instrument panel and center console areas, while Piano Black is used on the interior center stack, instrument panel, steering wheel, gauge cluster and door panel elements to provide a unique lacquered appearance.

World-class connectivity with segment’s largest touchscreen display

State-of-the-art Uconnect^® Touch 8.4 provides Mopar ’12 300 passengers with the segment’s largest touchscreen display (8.4-inches) and next-generation mobile infotainment, connectivity and multimedia features. In addition, the Mopar ’12 300 features a unique “Mopar” start-up screen.

Uconnect Touch also controls Mopar ’12’s 506-watt Alpine nine-speaker premium audio system with subwoofer 12-channel amplifier with 506 watts of power and digital signal processing (DSP) for 7.1-adapted surround sound.

SafetyTec Group: Advanced Active-safety features for 360-degree perspective

The new Mopar ’12 300 provides customers the latest in accident-avoidance features with its standard SafetyTec Group, combining advanced active- and passive-safety technologies for enhanced driver confidence.

The SafetyTec Group includes adaptive-forward lighting (AFL), high-intensity discharge (HID) projector high and low-beams with automatic headlamp leveling, Forward Collision Warning (FCW) with adaptive-cruise control (ACC), Blind-spot monitoring (BSM) with Rear Cross Path (RCP) detection, ParkSense^® front and rear park assist system, LED-illuminated rear fog lamps, exterior mirrors with supplemental turn signals and approach lamp. Additional safety features include a HomeLink universal transceiver, rain-sensing wipers and SmartBeam^® headlamps.

Available this summer

The Mopar ’12 300 will be built in Brampton, Ontario. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price for the limited-edition Mopar ’12 300 is $49,700, which includes $825 for destination.

Customers who purchase one of these 500 limited-edition Chrysler 300 models will receive a personalized owner kit in a customized Mopar ’12 300 box, Mopar-branded key fobs and Mopar ’12 300 merchandise. The kit will include a certificate with the vehicle identification number (VIN), exact date of manufacture and the number of the vehicle. The kit also will include an original sketch of the car signed by the designer and a brochure highlighting the unique features of the vehicle.

• Mopar_® ’12 300, a custom Chrysler 300 that goes from 0 to 60 mph in the low 5-second range, is third factory-built Mopar-badged vehicle from Chrysler Group LLC
• All-new 2013 Dodge Dart GTS 210 Tribute and 2012 Fiat 500 Stinger get two Mopar stage kits, highlighting appearance and performance
• 2012 Mopar Jeep Compass True North gets a 2-inch lift, aggressive look and extreme personalization
• Mopar hints at future with new dealership experience, retail program, tuning station, owner centers and technology to enhance connecting with customers

For its 75th anniversary, Mopar_® continues to work its magic. 

Today at its engineering lab in Center Line, Mich., Mopar revealed four custom vehicles, including the Mopar ’12 300, Fiat 500 Stinger, Mopar Jeep_® Compass True North and Dodge Dart GTS 210 Tribute.  Mopar ’12 300 will be available this summer straight from the factory, while components of the Fiat 500, Jeep Compass and Dodge Dart custom configurations will be available in the fall as stage kits or á la carte from the Mopar catalog.

“Customization is king,” said Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO of Mopar, Chrysler Group LLC’s service, parts and customer-care brand. “These head-turning ‘Moparized’ vehicles show how we can go to the next level of personalization.  With our best-in-class offerings of parts and accessories, we give our customers every opportunity to further enhance the appearance and performance of their vehicles.”

Earlier this month, at the 2012 North American International Auto Show, the brand kicked off its year-long 75th anniversary celebration with the introduction of the Chrysler 200 Super S by Mopar and the Dodge Charger Redline. Mopar, a simple contraction of the words MOtor and PARts, was trademarked in 1937.

The following “Moparized” vehicles were revealed today and will be on display at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show from Feb. 10-19.

Mopar ’12 300

Building on the success of Mopar versions of the 2010 Dodge Challenger and 2011 Dodge Charger, the new Mopar ’12 300 transforms the Chrysler 300 flagship sedan into a performance tribute to celebrate Mopar’s 75th anniversary with unique appointments, select high-performance parts and appearance items straight from the Mopar parts catalog.

Power and performance

Mopar earned its factory-designed performance reputation with enthusiasts and the most discerning racing drivers for the past 75 years – and the new Mopar ’12 300 is designed to showcase the brand’s prowess.

When looking under the hood of the Mopar ’12 300, an exclusive Mopar engine cover hints at the 363 horsepower 5.7-liter HEMI^® V-8 engine with innovative four-cylinder mode Fuel Saver Technology beneath. Backed with a proven five-speed W5A580 automatic transmission, Mopar aficionados will appreciate the unique Mopar shifter combined with Auto Stick. With Auto Stick, drivers may select a higher or lower gear while the transmission controller helps prevent the possibility of an over-rev condition.

At the rear, the differential has been boosted from 3.06:1 to a 3.91:1 final-drive ratio for enhanced acceleration – unique to the Mopar ’12 300 – enabling 0-to-60 mph blasts in the low 5-second range.

Track-tuned suspension delivers precision handling

The new Mopar ’12 300 features the second-generation E-segment architecture’s performance-tuned suspension with 42 percent stiffer front and 23 percent stiffer rear spring rates compared to the Chrysler 300 models with touring-tuned suspension. For improved grip and braking, stickier P245/45R20 Goodyear Eagle F1 three-season tires replace all-season radials, and high-performance brake linings mounted to dual-piston front and single-piston rear calipers deliver fade-resistant stopping performance.

Unique Mopar’12 300 ‘Street Machine’

Similar to the new Chrysler 300S models, Mopar ’12 300 adds even more street credibility with its blacked-out appearance and unique Mopar appointments. A Mopar Black Chrome seven-bar grille and grille-surround matches the black-accented headlamp bezels and fascia accents for a low-key presence.

Highlighting the Gloss Black exterior contours of the Mopar ’12 300 are a Mopar Blue A-line body-side stripes. Large 20-inch by 8-inch Mopar forged-aluminum wheels are painted in Gloss Black and include Mopar center caps. Commemorating the brand’s 75th year, “Mopar 75” fender badges feature the Mopar Blue “omega” logo. On the deck lid, a “Mopar Design” badge hints at the select Mopar parts and accessories that have been infused to enhance performance and distinguish the Mopar ’12 300 from any other Chrysler 300.

Inside, Mopar ’12 300 features a monotone black interior environment with Mopar Blue accents throughout. Mopar’s Katzkin perforated leather wraps the large-bolstered 12-way power driver and passenger heated-front sport seats, and includes Mopar Blue accent stitching on the seating surface, along with French-seamed stitching at the perimeter and a black/blue two-tone leather combination. Rear heated seats feature the same perforated leather and corresponding Mopar Blue stitching treatment.

A thick-rimmed steering wheel with die-cast paddle shifters (for Auto Stick) and a unique Mopar shifter handle are wrapped in black leather and stitched with matching Mopar Blue thread. Mopar sill plates and a serialized “Mopar ’12 Limited Edition” badge complete the list of unique appointments.

The enthusiast-designed interior of the Mopar ’12 300 is enhanced further with matte carbon hydrographic accents on the instrument panel and center console areas, while Piano Black is used on the interior center stack, instrument panel, steering wheel, gauge cluster and door panel elements to provide a unique lacquered appearance.

World-class connectivity with segment’s largest touchscreen display

State-of-the-art Uconnect^® Touch 8.4 provides Mopar ’12 300 passengers with the segment’s largest touchscreen display (8.4-inches) and next-generation mobile infotainment, connectivity and multimedia features. In addition, the Mopar ’12 300 features a unique “Mopar” start-up screen.

Uconnect Touch also controls Mopar ’12’s 506-watt Alpine nine-speaker premium audio system with subwoofer 12-channel amplifier with 506 watts of power and digital signal processing (DSP) for 7.1-adapted surround sound.

SafetyTec Group: Advanced Active-safety features for 360-degree perspective

The new Mopar ’12 300 provides customers the latest in accident-avoidance features with its standard SafetyTec Group, combining advanced active- and passive-safety technologies for enhanced driver confidence.

The SafetyTec Group includes adaptive-forward lighting (AFL), high-intensity discharge (HID) projector high and low-beams with automatic headlamp leveling, Forward Collision Warning (FCW) with adaptive-cruise control (ACC), Blind-spot monitoring (BSM) with Rear Cross Path (RCP) detection, ParkSense^® front and rear park assist system, LED-illuminated rear fog lamps, exterior mirrors with supplemental turn signals and approach lamp. Additional safety features include a HomeLink universal transceiver, rain-sensing wipers and SmartBeam^® headlamps.

Available this summer

The Mopar ’12 300 will be built in Brampton, Ontario. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price for the limited-edition Mopar ’12 300 is $49,700, which includes $825 for destination.

Customers who purchase one of these 500 limited-edition Chrysler 300 models will receive a personalized owner kit in a customized Mopar ’12 300 box, Mopar-branded key fobs and Mopar ’12 300 merchandise. The kit will include a certificate with the vehicle identification number (VIN), exact date of manufacture and the number of the vehicle. The kit also will include an original sketch of the car signed by the designer and a brochure highlighting the unique features of the vehicle.

2013 Dodge Dart GTS 210 Tribute

For the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart, Mopar will offer more than 150 accessories, the most in the compact-car segment.

Hot off the heels of its worldwide production debut at the 2012 North American International Auto Show, Mopar wasted no time giving the 2013 Dodge Dart even more sporting pretensions both inside and out. The all-new Dodge Dart embodies class-leading and class-exclusive features in many areas including aerodynamics, technology and safety, and the stage kits by Mopar enhance these attributes. The Alfa Romeo-based Dodge Dart already has sporty driving dynamics baked into its DNA, and Team Mopar added even more distinction to reinforce the car’s fun-to-drive nature.

Stage 1 appearance package

The exterior picks up several matte-black trim pieces, including a lower chin spoiler, side sills, rear spoiler and rear-diffuser panel. A lightweight carbon-fiber hood with large air scoop and 18-inch, 10-spoke forged alloy titanium-colored wheels finish off exterior modifications.

Red and black is carried over into the interior, which has been refined beyond the 14 interior color and trim options available in the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart. Ruby Red is the dominant color used on Katzkin leather seat fronts, door panels, center armrest and map-pocket inserts. Black accent stitching is used in the seats and armrest, as well. Piano Black trim is used on the shifter bezel, cup holder bezel and the dash-vent bezels. Final interior touches include a black suede instrument cluster brow with red accent stitching, a Piano Black accented floating island bezel and a Ruby Red and black leather-wrapped steering wheel with red accent stitching.

Stage 2 performance package

The Dodge Dart GTS 210 Tribute performance calibration has been employed maximizing fuel/air mix and spark advance, with an improved air-flow intake and low back-pressure exhaust to achieve 210 horsepower from a base engine of 184 horsepower.

2012 Fiat 500 Stinger

Building on the Fiat 500’s “Hottest Sports Compact Car” award by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) this past November, the new Fiat 500 Stinger integrates two Mopar stage kits that deliver bold styling appointments and select high-performance parts from the Mopar catalog.

Adding even more style to the new 2012 Fiat 500 Sport, the Fiat 500 Stinger features Giallo (yellow) exterior paint combined with unique blackened exterior and interior appointments – all designed to amplify the hatchback’s athletic Italian styling.

Stage 1: athletic and purposeful styling enhancements

For a more aggressive appearance, the Fiat 500 Stinger’s signature “whiskers and logo” face and circular projector headlamps are finished in Black Chrome. Accenting the Giallo bodyside are exterior door handles and mirror caps finished in Black Chrome, while larger 17-inch by 7-inch Abarth Hyper Black aluminum wheels with wider 205/40 R 17 performance tires provide the hatchback with a menacing stance below. Tinted head and taillamps and license-plate brow, and Mopar’s vinyl bodyside and roof graphics in black checker add to the Fiat 500 Stinger’s serious look.

The interior of the Fiat 500 Stinger continues the duality of Giallo and black with Mopar’s Katzkin leather seats. Based on the Fiat 500 Sport’s athletic-styled seats, the 500 Stinger’s seats feature Alcantara seat centers sandwiched by smooth, Giallo black leather bolsters and Giallo accent stitching. Below, a Mopar carbon-fiber instrument panel decal provides this Cinquecento’s interior with a technical appearance. A Mopar shifter ball, finished in Gloss Black, completes the appearance.

Stage 2: track-tested performance upgrades

Delivering factory-designed performance, Mopar’s new Stage 2 kit ensures that the Fiat 500 Stinger delivers improved power and braking capabilities to match its aggressive styling upgrades.

Mopar’s cold-air intake and free-flowing cat-back exhaust enable the Fiat 500 Stinger’s fuel-efficient 1.4-liter 16-valve MultiAir^® engine to deliver even more power and torque.

And to make sure this Cinquecento delivers track-ready brake performance, the Fiat 500 Stinger features performance brakes with cross-drilled rotors for additional surface-heat dissipation.

2012 Mopar Jeep Compass True North

Like all Trail Rated^® Jeep models, the Jeep Compass is a capable off-road machine. With the Mopar Jeep Compass True North model, Mopar further improves its off-road form and function.

The exterior features a matte black finish on the roof, wheel flares, lower fascia, door cladding and black grille with body color inserts. Other exterior touches include black headlamp and fog-lamp surrounds, rear fog lights, custom front and rear brush bars and custom rock rails. Matte black 16-inch alloy wheels with BF Goodrich All Terrain tires and a 2-inch lift kit from Rocky Road Suspensions add some additional off-road go.

The interior received lots of attention from Mopar and renowned audio component manufacturer Kicker. The entire audio system, including front and rear speakers, amplifier, sub-woofer and lift gate speakers are provided by Kicker, and transform Jeep Compass into a rolling high-end sound studio. A custom center stack gauge pod that houses pitch and roll inclinometer gauges, add to the vehicle’s off-road credentials. A Mopar bright pedal kit, door-sill guards, rear-cargo tray, shift knob and neoprene seats complement each other while enhancing the quality feel of the cabin.

You’ve been a part of our rich history and contributed to our strength today. We invite you to take a powerful ride with us into a new and exciting future. Please join us for a 75th anniversary celebration and a glimpse into our future including:

• Unveiling of the Mopar ’12
• View a collection of past, present and future vehicles
• Special event and vehicle announcements

Where:  http://www.mopar.com/club75 

When:  Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 8:30 am EST

Special Promotion

The best part for clubs is that we are doing a special giveaway where the top three clubs that get the most members, friends and family to watch the stream will win a brand new Mopar Club Kit before they go on sale. The kits will include items like a Mopar canopy, banners, clipboards, pens, etc. Basically everything to help you setup a registration area at your events!  All that members need to do to enter the club will be to watch the stream on Jan 31st at 8:30am EST by going to http://www.mopar.com/club75 . The page will be live next week but entries will only be counted during the stream.

• New 2012 Dodge Charger Redline features three available Mopar_® stage kits for factory-tuned performance
• Stage One features aerodynamic exterior components and interior accents
• Stage Two features bolt-on performance parts for improved power, handling and braking
• Stage Three features new high-output version of the powerful aluminum-block Gen III 426 HEMI^® V-8 crate engine, delivers 590 horsepower
• Dodge Charger Redline will debut at the 2012 North American International Auto Show

Delivering performance and an even more aggressive look, the 2012 Dodge Charger Redline is a 426 HEMI^®-powered showcase of new Mopar_® performance kits that will arrive later this year. The Dodge Charger Redline vehicle, with all three Mopar performance stage kits, will debut at the 2012 North American International Auto Show.

“Since the 1960s, the Mopar Brand has built a long history of adding power and performance to the Dodge Charger – and with the Redline, we ‘Moparized’ the new Charger with modern-day performance and style while giving a nod to our storied past,” said Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO of Mopar, Chrysler Group LLC’s service, parts and customer-care brand. “With three kits, Mopar offers a tailored choice for every customer.”

Stage One:
Aerodynamic Carbon Fiber Exterior Components and Interior Accents

Based on the 2012 Dodge Charger R/T model, Mopar’s list of Stage One modifications includes a full-width Mopar carbon-fiber chin spoiler to give the Charger Redline a more aggressive appearance. Matching the Redline Tri-coat paint, the two-piece grille features a body-color painted-grille surround with black signature “crosshair” insert. Large 20 x 8-inch Mopar Black Envy Wheels feature a Pitch Black-painted wheel face with polished accents. Mopar carbon- fiber door scoops highlight Dodge Charger Redline’s signature body-side scallops and include a heritage “R/T” badge to pay homage to the historic 1970 Charger model. A three-piece Mopar carbon-fiber rear spoiler adds additional downforce and provides an even more dynamic look. Emphasizing Dodge Charger Redline’s fastback silhouette is Mopar’s vinyl roof graphic in matte black.

The Dodge Charger Redline’s cockpit design features premium materials and is further enhanced with a Mopar aluminum shift bezel and aluminum instrument panel bezel with Redline perimeter accent. For a more enthusiast-desired look, Mopar pedal covers are made from stainless steel and feature a rubberized pattern for improved traction.

Stage Two:
Mopar Bolt-on Performance Parts Deliver Improved Power, Handling and Braking

Designed and tested straight from the factory, the Dodge Charger Redline features Mopar’s Stage Two performance kit to enhance its already world-class power, handling and braking.

Allowing the Dodge Charger Redline’s legendary HEMI^® V-8 engine to perform at its optimal level, Mopar’s cat-back performance exhaust system delivers an increase in horsepower and a menacing “throaty” sound. Under the hood, a front-tower cross-brace and front-tower brace caps provide increased structural stability for improved handling dynamics. For ultimate braking capability, high-performance Mopar brake linings are track tested and deliver fade-resistance during hard braking use.

Stage Three :
Mopar’s Gen III High Output 426 HEMI V-8 engine, with 590 Horsepower on Tap

Delivering 220 more horsepower than the 2012 Dodge Charger R/T, the Charger Redline features the new high-output version of the powerful and lightweight Gen III 426 HEMI V-8 crate engine (for race/off-road use only).

With its legendary 426 cubic-inch “Elephant Motor,” the Dodge Charger Redline delivers 590 horsepower via a lightweight aluminum V-8 engine block that shaves more than 100 lbs. from the traditional cast-iron crate version. The new Gen III High Output 426 HEMI engine is professionally built and includes a stout, balanced lower reciprocating assembly that features a forged-steel crankshaft with six-bolt mains at 2, 3 and 4, and cross-bolted 4-bolt mains at 1 and 5. H-beam style rods are made from forged steel and coupled to forged 11:1 compression ratio aluminum pistons. Included is a revised windage tray to provide excellent oil dispersion and prevent oil aeration by the crankshaft.

The Gen III High Output 426 HEMI engine’s valvetrain starts with a more aggressive roller camshaft with .639 intake and .628 exhaust lift and cylinder heads that feature the latest designs for exceptional flow characteristics. To help stabilize the valvetrain at high engine rpm, tie bars are available.

Mopar cast-aluminum valve covers and billet fuel rails are also included in the Dodge Charger Redline’s Stage Three performance kit.

Hampton Inn Youngstown West

We are very pleased to announce that the Hampton Inn Youngstown West will once again be the official host hotel for the 2012 LX & Beyond Nationals. We have a link setup for LX & Beyond guests to book your rooms quickly and easily. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact Michele Janci at the Hampton Inn Youngstown West.

• Check-In 2PM / Check-Out 12PM
• Rate Available: Thu, 7/19 – Sun, 7/22
• Complimentary Hot Breakfast and Beverage Area
• Parking Lot Security Provided Throughout the Weekend
• Complimentary High-Speed Internet

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Best wishes to you for a wonderful 2012

From everyone at LX & Beyond Nationals