Following its approval by the Approved Body Configuration (ABC) Committee in December 2025, the Five Star Bodies Direct Connection-licensed NextGen Dodge Charger Nose has now received official approval from NASCAR for use in Late Model Stock competition.<\/p>\n
After completing additional NASCAR-directed wind tunnel testing and aerodynamic validation, the Direct Connection-licensed Dodge Charger Nose met all required performance and parity standards, clearing the final step for competition eligibility. The approval confirms the nose\u2019s compliance with NASCAR\u2019s aerodynamic balance, drag, and downforce requirements while maintaining parity across manufacturers.<\/p>\n
The ABC Committee initially approved the NextGen Dodge Charger Nose after an extensive evaluation process, marking the return of Dodge to short track competition. Subsequent testing conducted in collaboration with NASCAR ensured the design aligned with Late Model Stock specifications and competitive benchmarks.<\/p>\n
\u201cAny time a new body configuration moves through multiple levels of approval, it\u2019s critical that the data supports fairness and parity,\u201d said Corey Schultz, Co-CEO of Five Star Bodies. \u201cThis NASCAR approval confirms the work our engineering team put into the Dodge Charger Nose and gives teams confidence that they\u2019re getting a legal, competitive product.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWith ABC approval already in place, this was the final step,\u201d said Chris Wiess, Sales Representative at Five Star Bodies. \u201cNASCAR\u2019s approval opens the door for teams to bring NextGen Dodge Charger styling to Late Model Stock racing while preserving the competitive balance the class is built on.\u201d<\/p>\n
The licensed Dodge Charger Nose is part of the growing Direct Connection performance parts portfolio, which includes modern performance, crate engine, race and vintage muscle high-performance products for Dodge, Jeep\u00ae and Ram performance vehicles. Direct Connection products offer factory street, strip and track performance parts developed by Stellantis SRT engineers.<\/p>\n
The NextGen Dodge Charger Nose and graphic ID kits are already in stock and available for purchase through Five Star Bodies and its dealer network.<\/p>\n
For further product and ordering information visit:
Nextgen LMSC Noses: https:\/\/www.fivestarbodies.com\/ConfigurableProduct\/VLMSC2-Noses.htm<\/p>\n
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