07/05/2006

Coinciding with the introduction of its vehicles in Europe, the Dodge brand has been appointed 'Official Cars Supplier' to the FIA GT and FIA GT3 European Championships for 2006. Dodge will provide a fleet of six vehicles for use on and off the race circuit at each round of the FIA GT and FIA GT3 Championships during the coming season, which starts on May 6 and 7 with the 'Silverstone Supercar Showdown' in England.
The Dodge fleet will consist of an 'Official Safety Car', an 'Official Pace Car', one 'Official Medical Car' and three additional Dodge vehicles that will serve as VIP and Media shuttles during the series. "The Dodge brand has an historic affinity with motorsport and a series like this complements many of the attributes of the brand such as bold design, capability and affordable power," said Stéphane Labous, Director of International Marketing and Communications, Chrysler Group. "So, this is a natural tie-in for the Dodge brand and we are delighted to be appointed as official cars supplier to this exciting racing series."


Commenting on the agreement, Stephane Ratel, Chairman of SRO, the race series promoter, said: "I'm thrilled that SRO and Dodge have entered into this agreement to supply the official cars for the 2006 season of the FIA GT and FIA GT3 European Championships.  Over the years, Dodge cars have played a major role in the FIA GT series, with the Viper winning five Championships between 1997 and 2002, as well as two editions of the Proximus 24 Hours of Spa.  In 2006, a new era of Dodge participation is just starting, with nine Dodge Viper Competition Coupe cars entering the all-new FIA GT3 European Championship, making this collaboration particularly relevant and timely."