Race date - Feb 17, 2001 
 
 Built in North Carolina under the direction of team owner 
Ray Evernham -- the former crew chief for three-time series 
champion Jeff Gordon -- the Intrepid R/T race car is truly 
a crowning achievement. It maintains Dodge's bold, powerful 
brand character while adhering to NASCAR's strict design 
guidelines. Specific design cues, such as its prominent 
"cross hair" grille and its aggressive stance from every 
angle, are consistent with every new Dodge car and truck 
on the road today. 

Evernham said, "The Intrepid's dramatic roofline and 
shortened rear deck make for a very sleek profile. More 
important to racing, however, it gives us a low coefficient 
of drag that's on par with the most aerodynamic production 
cars in the world. It's as if the Intrepid was born to race." 

"One of the main things we wanted to accomplish right off 
the bat was to maintain the styling integrity of the Intrepid, 
and I think we succeeded in all respects," Evernham said.

While it bears a classic family resemblance on the surface, 
the Dodge Intrepid R/T race car is all about NASCAR Winston 
Cup Series-mandated safety and ultra-high performance features 
under its stylish form.

NASCAR Winston Cup specifications make for a Dodge Intrepid R/T 
race car that is slightly narrower (72.5" to 74.7") but longer 
(208" to 203.7") than the production Intrepid, while it has a 
significantly lower roofline (51" to 55.9") and shorter 
wheelbase (110" to 113"). Under the hood, the rear-wheel-drive 
race car will be powered by a 5.7-liter (358-cubic-inch) Dodge 
V-8 racing engine with a 12:1 compression ratio that generates 
more than 700 horsepower and 500 lb.-ft. of torque, all NASCAR 
specifications.

The United Auto Workers union (UAW) will join Dodge 
and its dealers as a partner on the Evernham Motorsports 
NASCAR Winston Cup racing team, beginning with the 2001 
season. The UAW will be a major sponsor on Evernham's two 
Dodge Intrepid R/T race cars when Dodge makes its much 
anticipated return to the most popular racing series 
in America. 

"With the UAW joining us on the Evernham Motorsports team, 
we have effectively completed the circle of partnership," 
said Jim Julow, Vice President, Dodge Division. "Together, 
we have the brand that develops the product, the people 
who sell it and the people who build it."

Both cars will carry the signature Dodge logo on flame 
red Dodge Intrepid R/T Winston Cup cars. 

"The DaimlerChrysler UAW employees are happy to be partners 
with Dodge and the Dodge dealers in their endeavor to bring 
the Dodge racing spirit back to NASCAR Winston Cup," said 
Nate Gooden, Vice President and Director, UAW 
DaimlerChrysler Department. 

Full-scale testing of the new Dodge Intrepid R/T Winston Cup 
car is expected to begin in March and will continue through 
the remainder of 2000.


I for one can hardly wait for Dodge to be back on the track
and for once show Ford and Chevy who is really more able to
win races. Yes I pull for Mark Martin but those that know 
me know I am for the driver and will always be a fan of 
Dodge. It's been a long time since Dodge was on the circuit
and I am so happy that they will once again be out there 
showing all how good they are.     Catty