Snappy newsletters. Simple Facebook sharing. Spirited comments. Sweet features are waiting… GET THEM NOW!

Nascar Fans Lament Chrysler's Decline

Bankruptcy filing has diehards fearing for the fate of the once-mighty Dodge

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted May 9, 2009 6:59 AM CDT

(Newser) – Chrysler's woes are making the Nascar faithful wistful for the days when Dodges ruled the track, the Wall Street Journal reports. The bankrupt automaker has promised to continue supporting the sport, but it has already cut funding by almost a third this year and its... Read full story »

COMMENTS

Read the comment policy

You need to Log in to Newser to comment. Don't have an account yet? Sign up now!

There are no comments

A snapshot of the day's best news stories.

View Larger Grid

All Today Yesterday Pick a Date

What's Popular Now on Facebook

Miami Face-Eater Identified

Chagas Disease the 'New AIDS of the Americas'

Wall Street Journal (Source Grid »)

Chrysler pledges to continue backing NASCAR
ESPN

Sports • Money

Chrysler • NASCAR • Dodge • auto industry • stock car racing • Richard Petty

More Newser Stories

Chrysler Rolling Out 'Man Van'

It hopes to take the wimp factor out of the mini van

(USER SUBMITTED) - Chrysler has tackled the "soccer-mom" image of the minivan and came up with what it calls the "man van"—a special version of its Dodge Grand Caravan that it hopes will appeal to men. Expected to become available in a few months, the new minivan offers a sportier look and other interior cosmetic alterations. "A man van won't generate huge sales, but it's one of those vehicles that gets people talking and heads turning," one dealer tells the Wall Street Journal . More»

US Vehicles Edge Out Imports in Quality

Ford highest-ranked carmaker overall, Toyota falls

(NEWSER) - American automakers scored higher marks on quality than their foreign rivals for the first time since the JD Power survey began in 1986, the Detroit Free Press reports. A dozen Ford models ranked in the top three in their segments, making it the highest-ranked automaker overall. Ford's namesake brand ranked fifth, and General Motors had 10 brands in the top vehicle rankings. More»

Chrysler Adds Fiats, Dumps Dodge, Jeep Models

Revamped automaker will reintroduce Alfa Romeo to US

(NEWSER) - Now four months out of bankruptcy, Chrysler is set to unveil a new business plan that relies heavily on models from Fiat, its Italian partner, and abandons many American cars. The company will reintroduce the luxury Alfa Romeo to the US and also bring in a Mexican-built Fiat 500, the tiny vehicle ubiquitous in Europe. Several Dodge and Jeep models will be discontinued. More»

Detroit's Woes Become a Drag for NASCAR

Tanking economy likely to hit NASCAR harder than most

(NEWSER) - The gloomy economic outlook is putting the brakes on sporting sponsorships everywhere and NASCAR is one of the hardest-hit, the Washington Post reports. Sponsorship cash makes up around 80% of the average racing team's budget, but long-standing partnerships with Detroit’s auto giants and other major backers are running out of gas as budgets get cut to the bone. More»

Viper Might Be Luxury Chrysler Can Do Without

Automaker needs to raise $1B, and hot rod looks odd model out

(NEWSER) - Despite a $1.1 billion operating profit in the first half of the year, Chrysler is hemorrhaging money. In a bid to raise another billion, the company is looking to sell off its iconic Dodge Viper line, BusinessWeek reports. The Viper has sold a mere 594 cars since January, and has become a specialty product removed from the rest of Chrysler's line, experts say. More»

NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS

What is Newser?

Face it: there's too much news. At Newser, we choose the most thought-provoking and entertaining stories from hundreds of US and international sources and reduce them to a headline, picture, and two paragraphs. And we do it 24/7—you can come back morning, noon, night (and in between) for something new that matters. Read less, know more.

Learn more »

Partnering with: Slate

View Newser on the mobile website

Nascar Fans Lament Chrysler's Decline

Bankruptcy filing has diehards fearing for the fate of the once-mighty Dodge

Chrysler • NASCAR • Dodge • auto industry • stock car racing • Richard Petty

MOST POPULAR STORIES

[ By Views ]

[ By Comments ]

More Newser Stories

Chrysler Rolling Out 'Man Van'

It hopes to take the wimp factor out of the mini van

US Vehicles Edge Out Imports in Quality

Ford highest-ranked carmaker overall, Toyota falls

Chrysler Adds Fiats, Dumps Dodge, Jeep Models

Revamped automaker will reintroduce Alfa Romeo to US

Detroit's Woes Become a Drag for NASCAR

Tanking economy likely to hit NASCAR harder than most

Viper Might Be Luxury Chrysler Can Do Without

Automaker needs to raise $1B, and hot rod looks odd model out

About Us

Site

Community

Site Maps

Tools

More News

What is Newser?