Mopar Direct Connection
Dodge's performance parts and crate engine brand under Stellantis. Retained Queen City Garage to test and certify a next-generation 5.7L Hemi for grassroots stock car racing application. Historical relationship with Dylan Smith dating to the 2019 Dodge Thrill Ride Tour, through the 2022 South Carolina 400 (Direct Connection paint on the No. 170), into Project Never Lift (2026).
Coverage (4 articles)
Queen City Garage Is Live. Project Never Lift Is the First Build.
Dylan "Mamba" Smith·
Asked in 2022. Said on Kevin Harvick's microphone this week. Florence on May 9 is the answer. Watch us build.
Mother's Day at the Track
Dylan "Mamba" Smith·
Saturday at Florence. Fifty laps, Limited Late Model. The chassis benchmark, in public.
P7 to P8 at Florence. Saw Jesus in Three. Hemi Next.
Dylan "Mamba" Smith·
Started seventh. Finished eighth. The chassis spoke. The Hemi listens next.
Project Never Lift Is the First Project. Here Is What Comes After.
Dylan "Mamba" Smith·
Project Never Lift is the first project. The engine is the first leg. Drivers come next. Crew after that. Built in Charlotte, in public, starting Saturday at Florence.