{"id":103181,"date":"2025-11-03T18:27:34","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T02:27:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/?p=103181"},"modified":"2025-11-03T18:27:34","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T02:27:34","slug":"dodge-hustle-stuff-drag-pak-by-direct-connection-set-for-2026-factory-stock-showdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/dodge-hustle-stuff-drag-pak-by-direct-connection-set-for-2026-factory-stock-showdown\/","title":{"rendered":"Dodge Hustle Stuff Drag Pak by Direct Connection set for 2026 Factory Stock Showdown"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dodge revealed this new car on The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway – Anne Proffit photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dodge didn\u2019t wait until the SEMA show to introduce their next generation Dodge Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak by Direct Connection. Rather, with the penultimate race of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series taking place on The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, it was the right time and the right place to put this new machine to its first public test on Halloween Friday, just before the Dodge Nevada NHRA Nationals presented by Dire11\/4\/2025<\/span>ct Connection took place.<\/p>\n

This new machine, specifically designed and prepared for drag racing purposes, was developed by Riley Technologies, which hasn\u2019t worked with the Stellantis operation since around the turn of the century, when the corporation was racing in ALMS and then IMSA with its Dodge Viper. Bill Riley, on-site to see his work brought to life, expressed his company\u2019s pleasure to be able to work with Dodge once more. Riley Technologies has collaborated with SRT on many championship-winning race cars.<\/p>\n

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Only 50 race-ready cars will be produced – Anne Proffit photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The 50-unit serialized run of Dodge Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pad by Direct Connection unites a race-prepped version of the next generation Dodge Charger with SRT race HEMI power, and is the first to be produced with plaque-on-billet supercharger cover calling out each production number. When it comes to the track in 2026 as part of NHRA\u2019s Factory Stock Showroom class, the Charger will have a championship-proven supercharged 354-ci HEMI V-8 engine, capable of sub-eight-second laps.<\/p>\n

Dodge\u2019s Street and Race Technology (SRT) has been dormant the past few years before being renewed for this program and likely others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dodge is offering the Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pack with either White Knuckle exterior color – but there\u2019s a rainbow of 18 additional high-impact colors available for the 50 fortunate drivers to race one of these new cars. Dodge is also offering three optional graphic packages, including a red-and-blue striped version featuring the Direct Connection logo on the hood.<\/p>\n

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The graphics package is unique for this racer – Anne Proffit photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The best news about this 2026 Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak extends beyond its physical and mechanical features: Dodge is offering the first racer who captures an NHRA Factory Stock Showdown victory earns, through the NHRA Contingency program a $26,000 payday, which is the highest payout ever offered under this contingency program.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Key features and upgrades of the new 2026 Dodge Charger Drag Pak include:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Engine\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Whipple 3.0L twin-screw supercharger<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Newly designed cast aluminum GEN III HEMI engine block includes select six-bolt main metal\u00a0caps for added strength<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 All-new race forged-steel eight-counterweight crankshaft<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 All-new high-performance forged H-beam connecting rods<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 New high-performance, lightweight billet belt tensioner<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Diamond aluminum pistons<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mopar spec camshaft with 0.675-inch lift<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Jesel solid roller lifters and rocker arms<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Billet aluminum, 109mm throttle body<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Stainless-steel long-tube headers<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Holley EFI lightweight Dominator ECU<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Racepak Smartwire power module, 6.86-inch display, V300SD data logger<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Wet sump oil pump, fabricated aluminum pan, C&R lightweight radiator and cooling fan, electric\u00a0water pump<\/p>\n

Transmission\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Coan Racing XLT three-speed automatic transmission with internal accumulator and lightweight 300M internals<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Coan Racing 9.65-inch (245mm), high-performance, bolt-together torque converter<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 CNC machined billet aluminum stator and billet aluminum cover<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cast deep aluminum pan, Reid SFI case and GEN III HEMI bellhousing<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 M&M aluminum three-speed safe neutral shifter<\/p>\n

Suspension\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 All-new rear suspension geometry for improved performance<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Four-link adjustable rear suspension with diagonal link<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Custom Drag Pak double-adjustable coilover shocks<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Adjustable anti-roll bar with spherical ends and adjustable ride height rear spring perches<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Front suspension features lightweight race designed front knuckles<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Adjustable camber shims and toe links<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lightweight wheel bearing assemblies<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Aluminum upper and lower control arms with steel spherical bearings<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lightweight front suspension K-member with integrated engine mounts<\/p>\n

Wheels\/Tires\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 WELD Racing lightweight forged-aluminum 17-by-4.5-inch front wheels, WELD Racing Double\u00a0Beadlock, lightweight forged-aluminum 15-by-11-inch rear wheels<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mickey Thompson ET Front 27.5 X 4.0-17 front tires, Mickey Thompson ET Drag Pro Drag Radial 30.0 x 9.0 R15 rear tires<\/p>\n

Gears\/Axles\/Driveshaft\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mark Williams Enterprises modular 9-inch custom Drag Pak axle<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 9-inch aluminum center section<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 40-spline superlight gun-drilled and pocketed axles<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Micro polished and lightened ring and pinion for reduced rotating weight, delivering a 4.30:1 final\u00a0drive ratio<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lightweight 4-inch diameter 7075 aluminum driveshaft, 0.125-inch wall thickness<\/p>\n

Brakes\/Pedals\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mark Williams Enterprises quick change four-piston, aluminum brake calipers with machined lightweight billet pistons<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mark Williams Enterprises lightweight cross-drilled rotors and CNC machined aircraft alloy aluminum brake hats with slot-drive rotor attachment system<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lightweight racing overhung throttle pedal and mounting system<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tilton aluminum brake pedal, balance bar and master cylinders<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Line lock and brake pressure switch<\/p>\n

Fuel System\/Steering\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ATL SFI-certified drag race fuel cell<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Aeromotive brushless racing pump with dual inline filter<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Flaming River 15:1 ratio manual steering rack<\/p>\n

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Photo from Dodge and Direct Connection<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Options\/Packages\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 18 exterior color options and three wrap\/graphic options<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lightweight Engine Component Package includes Blackbird performance front cover and external oil pump kit<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rear anti-roll bar provides a softer rate bar, droplinks and arm kit<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Available Data Package includes Holley V300SD logger, suspension travel sensors, O2\u00a0sensors, transmission temp, transmission pressure<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Racetech Lightweight Carbon Seat Kit achieves an estimated 20 lbs. in weight savings<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Driveline Lightweight Package includes a carbon driveshaft, transmission sump pan, aluminum rear axle yoke to achieve an estimated 7-lb weight savings<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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