Built back in the 1960s, the Challenger II was supposed to be Thompson’s way of breaking the piston-powered land speed record. A 1968 shakedown proved the car was capable of exceeding 400 miles per ...

In 1960, racer Mickey Thompson brought the Challenger I to the Bonneville Salt Flats and set a one-time speed of 406.60 mph, making him the first American racer to break the 400 mph barrier. This ...

James Martinez March 30, 2009 Comment Now! The Dodge Challenger was one of the most widely anticipated cars of the recent past but while the HEMI-powered V8 models stole most of the thunder, it ...

The 1970 Black Ghost Dodge Challenger is more than just a car; it’s a symbol of speed, mystery, and the street racing culture ...

This land speed record car is powered by twin Hemi V-8 engines and holds the world record for the fastest piston-powered, naturally aspirated car in history—and it's for sale. The 1968 Challenger 2 ...

The Chrysler group stole the scene on the opening day of the 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit when it revealed the Dodge Challenger Concept car. Tasked with the enviable ...

His automotive adventure started reporting on various motorsport events as a sports writer before moving onto a full-time auto career with various sites, including This Week In Motors and ...

A lot of big names came together decades ago to create the 1968 Challenger 2 Streamliner speed machine, and it is now for sale. Hall-of-Fame driver Mickey Thompson designed it, Indy Car constructor ...

The first-generation Dodge Challenger isn't the kind of vehicle you think about when talking race cars, but the E-body actually hit the race track. It happened in 1970 in the SCCA Trans-Am ...