2nd Anual ShopHEMI.com Late-Model HEMI Shootout June 4-6!

Steve Wolcott, CEO of the NMCA welcomes legendary NASCAR driver #67, Buddy Arrington, as Honorary Grand Marshal of the shopHEMI.com Shootout. Eric Storms was awarded the first annual Mark Burkhardt Ambassador honors, along with a check for $1000 ... being presented here by Buddy Arrington. Doug Duel in his 2009 Challenger takes home the #1 money with a time of 9.97. Eddie Rosa’s Charger comes in close as Runner Up with a time of 10.02. In the DiabloSport Hemi Rumble class JC Beattie Jr was supposed to meet up with Wendy Robertson but when the rain came they decided to split the winnings. ShopHemi.com prexy Eric Hruza was ably assisted by the Hemi-licious team, who presided at the awards ceremonies, doled out relief water to drivers sweltering in the 90º+ heat, and generally helped keep things running smoothly.

.. there was Doug Duel, grabbing the ShopHEMI.com Shootout top spot for the second year in a row. In the DiabloSport Hemi Rumble class JC Beattie Jr was supposed to meet up with Wendy Robertson but when the rain came they decided to split the winnings. In the Heads-up HEMI match Doug Duel beat Eddie Rosa’s Charger on a holeshot, 9.97 to 10.02. shopHEMI.com Late Model Hemi Vehicles The shopHEMI.com exhibit on the Midway was packed with power, including Sam H's ride that is featured in our current advertising campaign. 2010 shopHEMI.com Shootout Participant Party The night-before ShopHEMI.com Participant Party was a gathering not to be forgotten. Most of the 100 plus entrants cars were on hand, along with their teams and spouses. HEMI Magnachargers brought to you by shopHEMI.com Grown men were down on their knees, begging their better halves for permission to take home the hot new chrome-plated HEMI Magnacharger. It was snapped up by George, A. who will be doing chores for a month - but then watch his smoke. If you want a peek at this beauty, click here... Richard Petty Signature Series Challenger The #1 edition of the signature Dodge by Petty Challenger was on hand for Maple Grove visitors to lust over. You can lust for yourself at www.pettychallenger.com

The NMCA and shopHEMI.com is excited to announce the second anual ShopHEMI.com Late-Model HEMI Shootout, to take place at Maple Grove Raceway near Reading PA, the weekend of June 4-6, 2010. Held in conjunction with the Kooks Custom Headers NMCA Muscle Car Nationals, the shopHEMI.com Shootout will be the largest late-model HEMI event in the U.S.

The shopHEMI.com Shootout will feature awesome heads-up racing for the fastest late-model HEMI powered cars in the world, as well as index-style racing for competitors of all levels, nostalgia HEMI / Wedge racing, and a giant late-model HEMI auto show and shine.

Got an all-new Challenger, Charger, 300, Magnum or Jeep with a modern HEMI engine? Then the shopHEMI.com Late-Model HEMI Shootout is “the” event for you, with over $20,000 in cash and prizes, and lots more. Looking for parts for your late-model HEMI vehicle? Take a stroll down the manufacturers’ midway. ShopHEMI.com and numerous other manufacturers and retailers will be there to answer all of your questions and offer you the parts you need for the prices you deserve.

A custom Late-Model HEMI Shootout jacket and $1,000 shopHEMI.com gift certificate will be awarded to one Late-Model HEMI Shootout participant in honor of Mark Burkhardt, a shopHEMI.com employee and good friend of the NMCA who passed away in 2009. The winner will be the person who shopHEMI.com and the NMCA recognize as contributing the most to the growth and success of the Late-Model HEMI movement in 2010.

Major media support for the shopHEMI.com Late-Model HEMI Shootout includes two of the largest magazines on the market, Mopar Muscle and Mopar Enthusiast. Also, online powerhouses www.modernhemi.com, www.moparforums.com, www.dodgechallenger.com and www.nmcadigital.com will cover all the action around this special event.

The ProCharger World’s Fastest HEMI Challenge - designed to find out who has the fastest modern HEMI-powered, Chrysler-bodied car on the planet. This class will be heads-up, wheels-up, and a fan favorite! ProCharger will give away special awards to the world’s fastest late-model HEMI-powered competitors – Challenger, Charger, Magnum, 300, and Truck/SUV. There will also be an awesome match race between the two overall fastest HEMIs at the end of the event. If any winner has a ProCharger supercharger on their vehicle then ProCharger will pay a special “ProCharger Bonus” cash award.

The DiabloSport HEMI Rumble - for mild to wild street-type Modern HEMI-powered vehicles. This class allows racers to pick their index, matching their street machine up against some of the fastest cars in the country. The winner of HEMI Rumble will receive $1,000, a DiabloSport Trinity programmer, a winner’s plaque, and the coveted shopHEMI.com Shootout winner’s jacket.

New for 2010 - Late-Model HEMI True Street Class Presented by Mopar Muscle - The Late-Model HEMI True Street class, sponsored by Tremec and presented by Mopar Msucle, is designed for “true” street cars that are licensed, insured and capable of making a 30-mile police escorted cruise! The class will be contested on the Saturday of the event (June 5th) and each racer will run three back-to-back passes for an overall average E.T. Awards are given to the overall fastest HEMI, runner up, and the closest averages to 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 seconds.

For more information, specific class rules, car show questions, event information, ticket pricing, vendor space, and hotel arrangements, stay tuned to www.nmcadigital.com/hemi.