Dodge Unveils Challenger As Nationwide's New 2010 Car
The manufacturers have been quietly shuffling around in preparation for the 2010 NASCAR season. This week Dodge revealed that they will be using the Challenger in the Nationwide series next year as their "new" car. The current Dodge Charger will be used for 31 of the 35 races next year but the four designated "new" car races will see the debut of the Dodge Challenger.
Since Richard Petty Motorsports is merging with Robert Yates Racing and switching to Fords, Dodge was left with a gap in their stable. Roger Penske will be gaining from that gap as the flagship NASCAR team for Dodge. This includes full factory support for his three 2010 Sprint Cup teams and a two-car Nationwide series effort.
Lots to ponder here as the King moves to Ford and the Nationwide series will start rolling out a new car in 2010. NASCAR continues to change.
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Except for the team support, does the make of car really matter any more?
None even remotely resemble what is in the show room.
I fondly remember the “win on Sunday, sell on Monday” saying., but in those days “stock car” actually had a meaning.
Oh, well.
I hear ya, Clyde! As par as Richard Petty goes, I’m surprised he stuck it out with Dodge as long as he has. Like he owes Dodge something? I remember when they left him hanging out to dry. Hope his team can get some wins under a new car banner…even if it is Ford!