Chrysler Motorsport Data

Chrysler boasts a rich and varied motorsport legacy, primarily driven by its performance parts division, Mopar, and anchored by the legendary Hemi engine. During the golden era of American stock car racing, the company was a dominant force in NASCAR, embodying the "Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday" philosophy. It unleashed iconic "Winged Warriors" like the Dodge Charger Daytona and Plymouth Superbird, whose radical aerodynamics reshaped the sport and carried legends like Richard Petty to numerous victories. This supremacy extended to the drag strip, where the Hemi's immense horsepower made Chrysler and its associated brands, Dodge and Plymouth, perennial powerhouses in the NHRA for decades. Beyond American ovals and drag strips, the corporation achieved significant international success. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the Dodge Viper GTS-R became a formidable contender in endurance racing, capturing multiple class wins at prestigious events including the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the 24 Hours of Daytona, and the 12 Hours of Sebring. From the raw power required for quarter-mile dominance to the balanced performance and reliability needed for world-class endurance circuits, Chrysler's competitive spirit has left an indelible mark on global motorsports.