Dodge Funny Car Makes Appearance at 2015 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series

    PORT RICHEY, FL, June 06, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- During the Gatornationals at Auto Plus Raceway in Gainesville, Florida, -- part of the 2015 National Hot Rod Association Mello Yello Drag Racing Series -- six of the 17 vehicles on the field were new Dodge Charger funny cars.

The 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car was driven by last year's world champion Matt Hagan, who showed-off the vehicle prior to the start of the NHRA racing season. In addition, drivers Jack Beckman, Blake Alexander, Tommy Johnson Jr., John Hale and Ron Capps also had access to a Charger model during the third race event.

Earlier this year, Capps praised the new Dodge vehicle, saying "I'm still so excited about the new setup on this car. It's got so much potential." In the end, the Dodge funny car served him well.

According to Torque News, both Hagan and Capps looked strong in the first two 2015 NHRA season events. However, Hagan did not make it to the finals when in Gainesville, the third race of the season, but Hale and Capps did. At the end of the day when the two aimed for the gold, Capps pulled ahead for the win. As a result, the Dodge team earned an even three-for-three win (since the NHRA season started), and Don Schumacher Racing garnered another funny car victory.

Overall, Hagan is still in the game and holds the top spot in the championship race. Capps is in second place and Hale is in fifth with 94 points, according to Torque News.

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