The Neon - whether it be a Dodge Neon, a Plymouth Neon, or a Chrysler Neon - is one of the most successful affordable stock racing cars, the hottest entry-level performer of the 1990s and still a serious bang-for-the-buck deal today. Bone stock, a base street model easily outperforms pricier Civics and Corollas, even beating the Focus in Grassroots Motor sports shootout. Tricked out versions are still sold and supported by Chrysler.

Shortly after its introduction in 1994, grassroots racers discovered the Neon's potential on the track, thanks to its sporty, quick and fun-to-drive attributes, and the idea of a special racing edition Neon was born. The introduction of the Neon ACR (American Club Racer) in 1994 was aimed at Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) drivers. Neon ACR models won three consecutive national titles in SCCA Class C Showroom Stock events from 1995 to 1997.

The ACR Neon's come as produced with a performance suspension, Lower Gear ratio, larger 4 wheel disk brakes, fast ratio steering rack, and performance engine management computer. Standard body trim panels were left off as a weight saving measures. The cars were produced by Dodge with the specific intent to be used for Club Racing, such as Autocross and Road Racing. The ACR stands for American Club Racer. The cars were and still are a success. . They have dominated many Classes in Solo II (Autocross) and have been very competitive in Road Racing and Solo I. The Cars are now starting to show up in ProRally and won the SCCA ProRally manufacturers championship for their class two years in a row.

The Acr was designed as a factory ready race car. Many models had no air conditioning in order to save weight. For SCCA Autocross racing the only modification needed was a roll cage in order to race. With the ACR's upgraded suspension, transmission, and engine it dominated the track for years.
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