Mopar Pulls Out Of Drifting, is NASCAR next?

In a surprising turn of events. Mopar has pulled out of backing Sam Hubinette and the Nuformz Racing Dodge Viper/Challenger team. In a post ran on Sam Hubinette’s twitter last night. He confirmed that “Mopar pulled out of our Drifting program. Crazy times!!" We tried to reach Mopar’s PR company and was unavailable to get a quote from them at this time. As Sam posted, these really are “crazy times" for all. We wish Sam and the Nuformz team good luck with locating a new sponsor.

*Updated* Mopar sponsorship will run through the New Jersey event that is scheduled for June 5-6th. Mopar® Announces Plan To End Sponsorship Of NuFormz Racing Decision is part of Chrysler LLC’s comprehensive restructuring plan.

Press Release

Mopar®, Chrysler LLC’s Parts division, announced it will end its majority sponsorship of the NuFormz Racing team, which competes in the Formula Drift (FD) Series. Mopar’s sponsorship of the NuFormz Racing team will conclude following the June 5–6 event at Wall (N.J.) Speedway.

“As part of Chrysler’s comprehensive restructuring plan to revitalize our business and succeed as a stronger car company, we’re rigorously reviewing all expenditures and making tough business decisions," said Mike Accavitti, Director of Brand Marketing and Strategy, Chrysler LLC. “The decision to end Team Mopar’s sponsorship of NuFormz Racing was difficult because of our long-term relationship with the team and all of the success we’ve enjoyed competing in Formula Drift.

“We wish the team nothing but the best in the future," Accavitti added. “At this time, we plan to continue supporting our other racing sponsorships into the foreseeable future."

NuFormz Racing team owner Shaun Carlson and driver Samuel Hübinette have enjoyed long and illustrious careers competing under the Team Mopar banner. Carlson debuted with Team Mopar beginning in 2002 as a driver in the NHRA Sport Compact division. He went on to pilot the Team Mopar/SRT® Dodge Stratus R/T NHRA Pro Stock car for Don Schumacher Racing during the 2006 season.