Start Your Engines - Chrysler Group to Offer Unique Owner Program

Wednesday March 23, 9:00 am ET

- Owners of Chrysler, JeepĀ® or Dodge Street and Racing Technology (SRT) vehicles to get a day at the track with professional driving instruction
- More than 25 track events planned this year
- Chrysler Group to expand the number of SRT-certified dealerships

NEW YORK, March 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Beginning in April, Chrysler Group will offer a unique opportunity for owners of Chrysler, Dodge or JeepĀ® SRT vehicles -- a day at the track.

A new program inviting owners of Street and Racing Technology (SRT) vehicles to race tracks throughout the country for professional driving instruction was announced today by the Chrysler Group.

The SRT Track Experience will provide day-long sessions of on-track driving and classroom instruction and help new owners experience the full capabilities of Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep SRT vehicles.

"SRT vehicle owners are performance enthusiasts," said Joe Eberhardt, Executive Vice President - Global Sales, Marketing and Service, Chrysler Group. "They want to know how to get the most out of their Dodge, Chrysler or Jeep SRT vehicles -- and we're going to help them. The SRT Track Experience gives them a chance to experience their vehicle in a safe environment with professional instructors, and give them the opportunity to drive the entire SRT lineup.

"Every SRT vehicle offers a standout powertrain, benchmark braking, world- class ride and handling and a race-inspired interior. The result is ultimate performance at a tremendous value," said Eberhardt.

More than 25 weekend events will be planned for 2005 at well-known race tracks throughout the country including Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway, Road America in Wisconsin, and Lime Rock Park in Connecticut. Owners of SRT vehicles will be able to schedule their track day through a 1-800 phone number or web site that will be developed for the program.

Customers who purchase an SRT vehicle after April 1, 2005 will receive the program. Owners of SRT vehicles ordered prior to April 1 may purchase the SRT Track Experience for $300.

In addition to classroom training, activities will include driving on low- and high-speed ovals, road courses, autocross setups, drag strips and skid pads. In some cases, the SRT Track Experience will include demonstrations of drifting or "hot laps" with a professional driver.

Chrysler Group to Expand SRT Availability:
Chrysler Group also announced it will open up SRT certification to all of its dealers.

Approximately half of Chrysler Group's nearly 4,000 dealerships are currently SRT-certified. To attain SRT certification, dealerships are required to purchase special tools, complete SRT service training for their personnel, and stock service parts, performance upgrades and accessories -- as well as stock SRT vehicles.

The 2005 SRT lineup includes the Dodge Viper SRT10, Dodge SRT4, Dodge Ram SRT10 regular cab and Quad Cab, Chrysler Crossfire SRT6 Coupe and Roadster, and Chrysler 300C SRT8.

SRT continues to expand the launch of several all-new 2006 SRT vehicles, including the Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe, Dodge Magnum SRT8, Dodge Charger SRT8 and Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8.

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redriderbob

 

I don't want to wait a year, I Want One Right Now, lol.

 

Good news! I'm down. Sounds like a lot of fun.

 

Thats great, at least Chrysler is offering something to its customers.

 

Will this be an annual event or once and done?

 

The DaimlerChrysler SRT Track Experience is an exhilarating new instructional racing program conducted by the Skip Barber Driving School and offered exclusively to all Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep SRT vehicle owners. Instructors will conduct day-long classroom sessions and driving clinics, promising superb instruction in a thrilling environment. Participants will test their driving skills on a road course, drag strip and skid pad with a variety of SRT vehicles, including the Dodge Viper SRT10. The inaugural event takes place in Florida at the Daytona International Speedway, Saturday and Sunday, May 14-15, 2005, and will continue to visit at least 20 major racetracks across the nation. For more information or to register, contact SRT Program Headquarters at 1-800-998-1110 or e-mail info@srttrackexperience.com.

~Amanda

 

Two questions?? Will vehicles be provided?? If not, will warranties be voided for participants using their own vehicle??

 

Thanks, Amanda!

Have been waiting for times and dates.

 

I'm 99.9% sure the cars are provided for you.

Your welcome!! I got that from DCX today so I wanted to update everyone.

~Amanda

 

Here are the dates for the SRT Owner's Track Experience. I'm going to Vegas - great facility there.

May 2005
Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Florida - daytonainternationalspeedway.com
Friday, May 13, 2005 - PR Day no participants
Saturday, May 14, 2005
Sunday, May 15, 2005

California Speedway, Fontana California - www.californiaspeedway.com
Friday, May 20, 2005
Saturday, May 21, 2005
Sunday, May 22, 2005

June 2005
International Raceway - Pikes Peak, Denver Colorado - www.ppir.com
Friday, June 3, 2005
Saturday, June 4, 2005
Sunday, June 5, 2005

Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas Nevada - www.lvms.com
Friday, June 10, 2005
Saturday, June 11, 2005
Sunday, June 12, 2005

Barber Motorsports Park, Birmingham Alabama - www.barbermotorsports.com
Friday, June 24, 2005
Saturday, June 25, 2005
Sunday, June 26, 2005

July 2005
Atlanta Motor Speedway, Atlanta Georgia - www.atlantamotorspeedway.com
Friday, July 1, 2005
Saturday, July 2, 2005
Sunday, July 3, 2005

Nashville Superspeedway - Nashville Tennessee - www.nashvillesuperspeedway.com
Friday, July 8, 2005
Saturday, July 9, 2005
Sunday, July 10, 2005

Atlanta Motor Speedway, Atlanta Georgia - www.atlantamotorspeedway.com
Friday, July 29 2005
Saturday, July 30, 2005
Sunday, July 31, 2005

August 2005
Heartland Park, Topeka Kansas - www.hpt.com
Friday, August 5, 2005
Saturday, August 6, 2005
Sunday, August 7, 2005

Michigan International Speedway, Brooklyn Michigan - www.mispeedway.com
Friday, August 12, 2005
Saturday, August 13, 2005
Sunday, August 14, 2005

Texas Motor Speedway, Dallas Texas - www.texasmotorspeedway.com
Friday, August 19, 2005
Saturday, August 20, 2005
Sunday, August 21, 2005

Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas Nevada - www.lvms.com
Friday, August 26, 2005
Saturday, August 27, 2005
Sunday, August 28, 2005

September 2005
Beaver Run Motorsports Complex, Beaver Run Pennsylvania - www.beaverun.com
Friday, September 16, 2005
Saturday, September 17, 2005
Sunday, September 18, 2005

Homestead Miami Speedway, Miami Florida - www.homesteadmiamispeedway.com
Friday, September 23, 2005
Saturday, September 24, 2005
Sunday, September 25, 2005

International Raceway - Pikes Peak, Denver Colorado - www.ppir.com
Friday, September 30, 2005
Saturday, October 1, 2005
Sunday, October 2, 2005

October 2005
Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas Nevada - www.lvms.com
Friday, October 14, 2005
Saturday, October 15, 2005
Sunday, October 16, 2005

November 2005
Firebird International Raceway, Chandler Arizona - www.firebirdraceway.com
Friday, November 4, 2005
Saturday, November 5, 2005
Sunday, November 6, 2005

California Speedway, Fontana California - www.californiaspeedway.com
Friday, November 18, 2005
Saturday, November 19, 2005
Sunday, November 20, 2005