Why did NASCAR ban the Charger Daytona after just one season? In 1969, Dodge wanted revenge after losing to Ford, so they built the most aerodynamic car ever to hit the oval, the Charger Daytona. Its massive nose cone and giant rear wing gave it a drag coefficient lower than some super cars today. Under the hood, a seven-liter Hemi V8 pushed it past 200 miles per hour, unheard of at the time. Rivals called it unfair. NASCAR called it unsafe. After just one year of dominance, it was outlawed, end

Evolution of the Dodge Charger: American Made Muscle