What exciting news for the drag racing community as veteran driver Mark Pawuk unleashes the highly anticipated 2026 Dodge Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak. After securing back-to-back Factory Stock Showdown championships, the legendary racer headed to the 56th annual NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, Florida, to debut this completely redesigned machine.
Dodge engineered this purpose-built race car exclusively for grassroots NHRA Sportsman competition. They place a massive 354-cubic-inch HEMI V-8 provides the necessary power to dominate the track. The manufacturer plans to build only 50 serialized units of this technologically advanced vehicle, making it an incredibly rare sight. Following solid testing runs in Florida, Pawuk feels incredibly confident about defending his title and aiming for a third consecutive championship. He expressed his deep connection to the brand, noting that he started his racing career with Dodge and Plymouth in the 1970s. Pawuk stated: “It’s an honor to be debuting the new Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak this year.
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