A New Race Class for Gen 3 Hemi-Swapped Classic Mopars

This is exactly the kind of momentum we love seeing in the Mopar community!

A huge thank you to Mike Schaefer for not only coming up with the idea, but pushing it forward with NDRL to make it a reality. Opportunities like this don’t just happen — they’re built by people who believe in where this platform is going.

Introducing: Gen III Muscle Comp

A brand new exhibition class is coming to the NDRL Indy race this July, created specifically for 1962–1971 Mopars running Gen 3 Hemi power.

Whether naturally aspirated or boosted, this class is designed to give these builds a place to compete — and not just for fun.

Prize money for the class to be determined but will be significant, and the possibility of adding additional contingency payouts for racers running Blackbird Performance engines — more details coming soon!

Even better, the class now has an official name:

Gen III Muscle Comp

And yes — it’s real. Registration will be available soon through FOAT, and this race is officially happening.

Built for the Future of Classic Mopar Performance

For years, we’ve believed that Gen 3 Hemi swaps represent the future of classic Mopar performance. Seeing an entire class built around these combinations is a big step forward — not just for racers, but for the evolution of the platform as a whole.

This is about more than just one event.

It’s about:

• Giving Gen 3 swapped cars a dedicated place to compete

• Bringing together a growing community of builders and racers

• Pushing the limits of what these combinations can do

A Race Worth Showing Up For

And to top it off — the winner will take home an Acrylic WALLY trophy, making this an even more meaningful event for competitors.

Huge thanks to everyone involved in making this happen, including:

• Mike Schaefer

• Dennis Breeden

• Doug Duell

• NDRL

• Modshop Race Cars

Time to Get Your Car Ready

If you’ve got a pre-’71 Mopar with a Gen 3 Hemi swap — this is your moment.

And if you’ve been on the fence about doing a swap?

👉 Consider this your push.

We’ll see you at the track.