Title: 69 days until the Daytona 500: A look back at the outrageous 1969 Dodge Charger
In the mid-to-late 1960s, Ford ruled NASCAR like a king on a horsepower throne, clinching manufacturers’ championships from 1963-69. Enter the 1968 Dodge Charger with high hopes and… questionable aerodynamic choices. Its recessed rear window and sunken grille were about as useful on the track as a chocolate teapot. But fear not, Dodge fans, because every underdog has its day—just like every Charger has its curves.
