TO CATCH A ’CAT

Can a 5.7 Challenger R/T smoke a Hellcat, or are we smoking our underwear?

BY AL DENTE

IS THIS NOT-SO-INNOCENT-LOOKING 2014 TorRed Challenger R/T a Hellcat’s worst nightmare? To some, yes—like those getting their photo taken in the loser’s circle, empty hand outstretched in what would have been a trophy. Or others at the track sitting in their Challenger and Charger Hellcats late at night after everyone has gone home quietly babbling to themselves, “How is this possible?” Does that R/T pilot throw marbles under the ’cat’s tires? Does he somehow alter the space/time continuum? Hang with us for a few dozen words or so and we’ll spill the beans. But first, the star of our saga—Pat Shields. Before video games (way before), young car guys (car lads) used to spend time hanging out at the corner gas station. That’s what Pat did way back when he was…

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