TGR StaffThe moment drag-race enthusiasts have been waiting for arrives: Dodge has revealed the all-new 2026 Dodge Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak by Mopar / SRT, bringing the iconic Charger silhouette into the drag-strip arena with full factory backing and serious horsepower.
Built under the newly relaunched SRT Performance umbrella, the Hustle Stuff Drag Pak represents a major shift for the brand, this is the first time a Charger has been offered in the turnkey Drag Pak format that the Challenger once enjoyed. According to Kevin Kidd, motorsports competition director for Stellantis’ American Brands, the car is “mission-engineered to equip FSS drivers with an upgraded, championship-winning, supercharged HEMI race engine wrapped in a next-level race-car incarnation of the all-new Charger.”
Hustle Stuff Drag Pak: Legendary Heritage
The lineage here dates back to early muscle-car drag dominance and the Hustle Stuff-named catalogs of the 1970s. The Hustle Stuff Drag Pak follows the legacy of the Challenger Drag Pak programs (which helped secure consecutive NHRA Factory Stock Showdown (FSS) titles) and ushers in a new chapter for Dodge’s drag-strip ambitions.
What catches the eye first is the bold, heritage-inspired design of the Charger body, re-imagined for competition: a widebody profile, carbon-fiber hood, doors, front fascia, and hatch give the car a weight-saving edge, and Dodge says it’s 100 lb lighter than the outgoing Challenger Drag Pak.
The roll-cage, chromoly sanctuary built for track work, sits behind a cockpit that retains nods to the production Charger, carbon-fibre instrument-panel close-outs, a removable steering wheel with the Fratzog logo, Sabelt seats embroidered with Direct Connection/Hustle Stuff branding and other race-ready gear.
Powertrain and performance
Under the hood is nothing short of serious business: a supercharged 354-cubic-inch HEMI V8, developed by SRT engineers, carries on the championship-proven architecture of the factory Drag Pak program. Key upgrades include a GEN III aluminum HEMI block with six-bolt mains, forged-steel eight-counterweight crank, Diamond aluminum pistons, H-beam rods, and a Whipple 3.0 L twin-screw supercharger.
The drivetrain is equally stout: a Coan Racing three-speed automatic with lightweight internals and a safe-neutral shifter; the rear end carries a Mark Williams Enterprises modular 9-inch housing with 40-spline axles and a final drive of 4.30:1. Wheels, tires, suspension, brakes, all thoroughly sorted for drag-strip duties. Dodge claims sub-eight-second elapsed times out of the box, and with the racing pedigree built in, the Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak is clearly built for serious performance.
Limited production & colors
Only 50 serialized examples of the Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak will be built, each marked with a numbered plaque on the billet supercharger cover. Orders opened 31 October 2025, and the starting U.S. MSRP is $234,995 (excluding taxes/fees) for track use only. Color choices include 18 high-impact hues, classic Mopar monikers such as B5 Blue, Frostbite, Go Mango, Plum Crazy, Sinamon Stick, and Sublime, with optional graphic packages (including a red-and-blue striped Direct Connection hood version).
Race program & reward
Dodge is backing the program with a contingency bonus: $26,000 to the first NHRA Factory Stock Showdown event winner in a 2026 Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak, set to become the highest payout ever offered under the contingency program for this class. The car will be ready for its racing debut at the 2026 NHRA Gatornationals (March 5-8, Gainesville, Florida) and is race-prepared by venerable builder Riley Technologies in Mooresville, North Carolina, an outfit with deep SRT race-car credentials.
For performance enthusiasts, this is more than just a limited-edition race car. It signifies Dodge’s commitment to grassroots drag racing in an era when the muscle-car landscape is shifting, with electric models, innovative hybrids, and changing regulations. The Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak stakes Dodge’s claim in purpose-built package cars. It also offers a turnkey solution: racers don’t need to source, build or retrofit extensively. They gain factory engineering, competition pedigree, and direct parts support via Direct Connection. For the track-focused driver who respects tradition yet demands cutting-edge execution, it hits the sweet spot.
Photos Courtesy of Dodge
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