Dodge has officially unveiled the 2026 Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak, a purpose-built, factory-engineered drag car designed specifically for the NHRA Factory Stock Showdown series. This marks a significant milestone in Dodge’s racing history, as it’s the first time a Charger nameplate has been transformed into a turnkey drag racing machine.
A Powerful V8 Engine
The Charger Drag Pak is powered by a supercharged 354-cubic-inch Hemi V8 engine, paired with a 3.0L Whipple twin-screw supercharger. This potent combination is capable of delivering sub-eight-second quarter-mile times, making it a force to be reckoned with on the drag strip.
Lightweight and Agile
The Charger Drag Pak features a lightweight body, with carbon-fiber panels used for the hood, doors, hatch, and front fascia. This results in a body that’s 100 pounds lighter than the previous Challenger Drag Pak. The car’s suspension has been fully reengineered, with double-adjustable coilover shocks and a lightweight K-member.
Advanced Technology
The Charger Drag Pak comes equipped with advanced technology, including a Holley Dominator ECU, Racepak Smartwire data system, and a 6.86-inch digital dash display. The car’s interior is fully outfitted for competition, with a Hustle Stuff logo seat, chromoly cage, and integrated controls for line-lock and launch tuning.
Limited Production
Only 50 examples of the 2026 Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak will be built, each stickered at $234,995. Every car will be prepped by Riley Technologies in Mooresville, North Carolina. Dodge is also offering a $26,000 contingency payout for the first owner to win an NHRA Factory Stock Showdown event in 2026.
A New Chapter in Drag Racing
The Charger Drag Pak represents a new chapter in Dodge’s drag racing legacy. With its powerful V8 engine, lightweight body, and advanced technology, it’s poised to dominate the NHRA Factory Stock Showdown series. As Kevin Kidd, motorsports competition director for Stellantis American Brands, said, “The Dodge Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak is mission-engineered to equip our FSS drivers with an upgraded, championship-winning, supercharged HEMI race engine wrapped in a next-level race car incarnation of the all-new Dodge Charger”.
Dodge Unveils the Charger Drag Pak: A New Era in Drag Racing
