From my pit lane notes: Snap. Crackle. Pop. Whoosh.

One of the problems with writing part time is that it can be hard to stay on top of all the latest and greatest news from every manufacturer. There really is just too much information on a daily basis. As a result, sometimes I get thrown a curve ball and it takes me by surprise. Suffice it to say, the 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT-4 was the surprise of the day at the IMPA Test Days at Pocono Raceway. I hadn’t heard so much as a peep about its’ existence.

As the day progressed, I had noticed this Caliber on the grid, looking mean with it’s lower stance than normal. it wears some subtle add on aero bits and a not so subtle hood scoop. It wasn’t until I heard the thing launch that I realized that this was no gussied up grocery getter. The SRT-4 is quite loud and sounds mean.
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