1320 with another stellar NHRA video from The Finals

[Scoe]

Hope they do more NHRA related content.

 

[Ramjet]

Big take away from this for me. Never knew that Hagen was the MOPAR connection at Schumachers. Makes sense that when he went to Tony's the MOPAR deal went with him. Matt said that his family had a "Bunch" of dealerships which gives you a whole lot of leverage. Sounds like they are on a level with Tasca (Ford) & Hendricks (Chevy).

 

[mick]

shelor motor mile decal has been on every hagan FC body from the beginning. all the brands, not just dodge......matt started in 2008 driving a solara independently.
started with dsr in 2009 and been in mopars ever since......i remember his first sponsor was some sort of collision or anti-theft device? can't recall exactly.

 

[mick]

another great nhra video from 1320.

 

[Dennis]

shelor motor mile decal has been on every hagan FC body from the beginning. all the brands, not just dodge......matt started in 2008 driving a solara independently.
started with dsr in 2009 and been in mopars ever since......i remember his first sponsor was some sort of collision or anti-theft device? can't recall exactly.

"Brake Safe" was the sponsor.

He actually started off in 2008 with Torco sponsorship!

 

[mick]

thanks for that find dennis. i was aware that he started in ihra, but not the specifics. found this old article talking about those beginnings. pretty cool.

HAGAN REALIZING DREAM | Competition Plus

Matt Hagan’s vision for driving a Funny Car went beyond what his mind could imagine. In a month, the former Pro Modified driver will realize his dream when he fires his Torco-sponsored Funny Car during the IHRA Texas Nationals in San Antonio, Texas. Some of the grandest plans have humble...

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