Bracket Slayer – Mark Dudley Jr.’s Gen III HEMI^® Duster Dials In and Stands Out

Mark Dudley Jr. is turning heads in the bracket racing world with a bold build: a Plymouth Duster powered by a modern Gen III HEMI^® engine.

This isn’t your average restomod. Dudley took a classic Mopar_® compact and transformed it into a focused bracket machine, blending old-school style with modern performance hardware. The centerpiece is a Gen III HEMI engine under the hood, paired with updated fuel and ignition controls to deliver consistency in race conditions.

While many expect a build like this to overcommit to power, Dudley has balanced the setup for reliability and repeatability – key in bracket racing where consistency often trumps peak performance. The Duster’s chassis, suspension and supporting systems have been upgraded accordingly to match the powertrain’s demands.

Dudley’s build shines a spotlight on what’s possible when classic muscle meets contemporary engineering, and underscores how the Mopar performance community is evolving.

Source: Dragzine.com

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