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The first hero that I had in life was my father. Most guys can identify with this concept because a father is the first strong male role model that we get in life. My dad was essentially a professional driver because his job involved traffic enforcement that ranged from issues with semis to cars with drivers in a hurry.

He was a natural driver with great skills and an aura of confidence behind the wheel. Occasionally we were with him when he chased down a speeder in his plain-looking four door Plymouths. We lived for those moments as kids.

His vehicle of choice was always a Chrysler product, usually a Plymouth during my childhood days in the 60s. Plymouths were also the choice of another driving legend in my young life.

The first car that I can remember with any degree of clarity was my dad's 1959 Plymouth, a car which was also Richard Petty's first Daytona ride. I was a little young to connect the dots at that point but, a few years later, I was well aware of the King in waiting and his electric blue Plymouths.

My father and Richard Petty moved through the 60s behind the wheel of Plymouths that earned both of them a living. The King was a more famous Plymouth driver, but I always liked the fact that both of them drove the same make of car.

As a kid I used to imagine my dad on the track with Richard and it was the only time that I could envision the King losing a race. Other than that, I always wanted Richard Petty to take the checkered flag with a generous supply of Mopar muscle behind him.

Most guys take brand loyalties from their fathers and attach in an emotional way with cars. The fact that Richard Petty was able to transfer brand loyalty into track domination was just a feather in the cowboy hat for young fans of the brand and the man.

I never got tired of a Petty victory. The man was always an intense competitor and a gracious winner. Plus he has a well-developed but understated sense of humor that extends from his laid-back southern roots.

Eventually the victories did not come as easily for the King, but that made them even more of an event.

My father died suddenly in December 1978. I can vividly remember the last time I watched him drive in November of the same year. I was on the highway during an early winter blizzard enroute to a family wedding. I was a cocky young driver, but I was unwilling to drive too fast in those conditions. Clint Eastwood was right; a man's got to know his limitations.

Very few drivers were willing to step it up in those conditions, but one 1977 Dodge went by me fairly rapidly. It was my father and mother in the car. My dad was a skilled enough driver to drive in very slippery conditions and hold the car under complete control. I knew that he was going to get to the wedding before me. He beat me by half an hour.

We were still dealing with the loss of my father when the 1979 Daytona 500 became the first live flag to flag broadcast of the big race. It was a pleasant distraction from very unpleasant recent events and I couldn't have hoped for a better ending.

I was screaming at my TV in that temporary insanity kind of way as I watched the King win another Daytona 500- live for the first time in my life. It was the greatest moment of TV racing that I had ever seen and it couldn't have come at a better time.

Richard Petty had provided the first moment of unbridled happiness since my father's death. The King had no idea how big that win was for a guy like me living a long way from Daytona and NASCAR culture. I grew up in an area where NASCAR was not a big interest for most people. But it was always a big ticket item for me because my father and Richard Petty drove the same car brand. And both of them were heroes to me.

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2007 Jeep Compass Spiced Up by New Rallye Package From Mopar

DaimlerChrysler’s Jeep® brand continues to expand its reach to new territory into the world of Rallye car toughness equipped with a new body kit made by Mopar®. To be offered for a limited time only is the new Rallye Package that features the Authentic Jeep Accessories from Mopar offered for both 4x2 and 4x4 2007 Jeep Compass and Jeep Compass Limited models. Mopar is Chrysler’s original equipment parts manufacturer unlike Mercedes that produces its own parts like for instance its Mercedes sprinter brake pads.

The Jeep Compass was launched in the US and international markets in the later part of 2006. The Compass is compact sport-utility vehicle that combines the classic Jeep styling with contemporary lines. The Mopar Rallye Package improves this sleek styling and takes it to another level by coating Jeep Compass’ modern design with a bold toughness.

John Plecha, Director-Jeep Marketing and Global Communications said, “The Rallye Package from Mopar enhances the sleek, sophisticated and expressive styling and appearance of the Jeep Compass. It embellishes its modern Jeep appeal and gives the Compass a character all its own.”

The Mopar Rallye Package for the jeep Compass includes:

* A choice of colors that include Silver, Black, Inferno Red, Jeep Green, and Steel Blue.

* 18-inchx 7-inch black painted aluminum wheels that come with machine edges and chrome center caps.

* Roof-mounted rear spoiler that adds performance-oriented styling

* Auxiliary driving lights complete with covers that features the Jeep logo

* To reinforce the Compass’ compelling personality are bright exhaust tips

* Chrome Rallye badge

* The Mopar body kit features front and rear fascia overlay, lower honeycomb front fascia grille and side sill lower panels, and door appliqués

The suggested retail price of the Jeep Compass Rallye Package for the US market is $1,985 for the Sport while $1,859 for the Limited. The Jeep Compass Rallye is going to be produced in limited number. Orders are already being taken both for the US and the international markets.

The Jeep Compass Rallye edition was presented by Chrysler as a concept vehicle at last year’s Frankfurt Motor Show. The Jeep Compass is also the entry of Chrysler in the compact sport-utility segment which is forecasted to grow in the coming decades. Last year the annual compact SUV volume in the US reached 520,045 units which is a 34 percent increase from the 387,828 units in 2005. The compact SUV segment is expected to grow up to 814,000 units by 2016. If such will really push through then it’s going to be a great opportunity for the Jeep brand to increase its market share by luring new buyers with stylish, affordable, fuel-efficient, safe and highly capable SUV.

Genuine Jeep Accessories made by Mopar are available for installation and purchase at Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep dealerships across United States. All Mopar accessories are included under DaimlerChrysler’s 3-year/36,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty or Mopar’s 12 month/12,000-mile Limited Warranty or whichever is more at the customer’s benefits. These warranties are honored by Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep dealerships.

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Dwyane Thomas is a part time cook and full-time auto-enthusiast. This 31-year old Civil and Environmental graduate is a consultant at one of the engineering firms in Pennsylvania.

which engine should i buy?

i have a 1971 dodge demon and it has a 225 slant six in it which even tho it has good mileage it may not be fast enough for me. now dont get me wrong i am not planning on gettin a big block hemi and racin it so if your gonna answer that dont even bother. i want a engine that will get up and go but has descent mileage (preferably 14 or higher). i was thinking either the chrysler 318 or a 360/300 hp mopar crate or a 360/380 hp mopar crate. please tell me which engine would be best for what i described above and also tell me what kind of mileage i might get. please and thanks.

Go with the 383! Keep a cam near a RV grind,(450 lift-262 degrees duration,[at .050], large 2 barrel carb,(500cfm), see what you can do about a mild port job on the heads, and keep the compression ratio around 9 to 1. I ran a 350 in a Chevy Kingswood station wagon,(around 4800 Lbs.), with these things done to my Chevy engine I could get up to 155mph,(pretty d$mn quick!), and angered many a youngun' when I blew past them with my grocery getter! When I kept my foot out of it, I got around 24mph highway, 21-22 in town. It's all about FLOW! I customize Corvettes , and drive one now, but those were fun times! Yes I am very familiar with Dodges also.

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