NEW MOPARS AT THE STRIP AUTOCROSS

Largest all-Chrysler show in the west to include autocross sponsored by Hotchkis Sport Suspension & Keisler Engineering

Las Vegas, NV (March 12, 2010) – Mopars at the Strip is known for period-perfect show cars, burnouts and drag racing - until now. Hotchkis Sport Suspension and Keisler Engineering have teamed up to present an all-new experience for Mopar owners, an open autocross event that will pit drivers against the clock as they fly around the cones at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Both Hotchkis and Keisler specialize in updating classic muscle cars with modern performance and reliability, so it made sense to partner on this new driving competition for Chrysler owners. The Mopar and Pony Car Autocross Challenge will give enthusiasts a chance to compete on a timed autocross course without leaving the car show parking lot. Autocross, which allows individual drivers to complete short timed laps on a short course, has experienced a huge boom in popularity with the growth of the pro-touring movement. At the 2010 Mopars at the Strip in Las Vegas March 26 through the 28th, participants and spectators will be able to compete for trophies, bragging rights and glory.

Exhibition cars will include the Hotchkis 1970 "E-Max" Challenger, the Keisler "Maximum Overdrive Barracuda and the Redline Guageworks 1969 Valiant. Skilled drivers Aaron Ogawa, John Hotchkis, and 11-time national autocross champion Mary Pozzi will be on-hand to offer demo rides and instruction. Action-packed on-car video of the participants will be produced and available through KeislerTV.

"This is a great opportunity for Mopar owners to get some track time and really see what their car can do on a fun, challenging but safe autocross," says John Hotchkis. "Mopar owners have always been enthusiastic and successful drag racers, we'd love to encourage them to try a handling challenge. We have worked with Shafi Keisler and the Keisler Engineering team before, and both companies are totally dedicated to providing a fun, positive and exciting experience to Mopars at the Strip attendees. Our goal is to give everyone one more fun thing to do at this great show."

For more info go to http://www.MoparsattheStrip.com, contact Hotchkis Performance at www.Hotchkis.net or www.KeislerAuto.com.

Who: All Mopars at the Strip attendees
What: Mopars at the Strip Autocross Challenge
When: Friday and Saturday, March 26 - 28, 2010
Where: Mopars at the Strip - The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Cost: free to registered show participants
Safety: No Helmet required, must pass safety tech inspection.
Schedule:
Friday: Demo sessions in the morning, track talk at 12:30, one session 1:00 - 3:00
Saturday: Demo rides 9:00, track talk 9:45; sessions 10:00 - 12:00 and 1:00 - 3:00 Saturday Awards Ceremony: 4:00pm