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Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Talladega–Kyle Larson

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
GEICO 500
TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
MAY 5, 2017

KYLE LARSON, NO. 42 SHARE AN ICE COLD COKE CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Talladega Superspeedway and discussed being the point leader through the first quarter of the 2017 season, what he learned about restrictor plate racing at Daytona that he can apply to this weekend’s event at Talladega and many other topics. Full Transcript:

WHAT HAS THIS EXPERIENCE BEEN LIKE FOR YOU LEADING THE POINTS THROUGH A SIGNIFICANT PART OF THE SEASON? HOW HAS THAT CHANGED YOUR PERSPECTIVE AS A DRIVER?
“Yeah it’s been cool. I expected to… well I wanted to start the season off good. I didn’t know I would start the season off being the point leader and carrying it through like we have been. It’s just been a lot of fun to show up to the race track knowing we’ve got a fast car and capable of winning almost every race. Just got to keep, myself, got to keep working hard, everybody at the race shop needs to keep working hard to build on what we currently have and make it even better. Just enjoying my time right now and having fun each and every week. If we can have some more solid runs and continue to lead the points.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Talladega–Kyle Larson →

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Corvette Grand Sport to Pace 101st Indianapolis 500 Track-honed model advances legacy and is 14th Corvette to pace the iconic race

Corvette Grand Sport to Pace 101st Indianapolis 500
Track-honed model advances legacy and is 14th Corvette to pace the iconic race

INDIANAPOLIS — The Corvette Grand Sport is the official pace car for the 2017 Indianapolis 500 and will lead drivers to the green flag on May 28 for the 101st running of the legendary race.

It marks the 14th time a Corvette has served as the official pace car, starting in 1978, and the 28th time a Chevrolet has led the field, dating back to 1948. No other vehicle has served as the pace car more than the Corvette. Continue reading Corvette Grand Sport to Pace 101st Indianapolis 500 Track-honed model advances legacy and is 14th Corvette to pace the iconic race →

Jegs Racing

Thirteenth annual Mr. Aruba Winter Nationals raises $15K for JEGS Foundation

Thirteenth annual Mr. Aruba Winter Nationals
raises $15K for JEGS Foundation
DELAWARE, Ohio (May 4) — The recently-completed 13th annual Mr. Aruba’s Winter Nationals Bench Race and Charity Challenge raised nearly $15,000 for the JEGS Foundation for Cancer Research. This year’s record-breaking total boosted the amount of monies donated to the JEGS Foundation since the inception of the race to almost $75,000. Continue reading Thirteenth annual Mr. Aruba Winter Nationals raises $15K for JEGS Foundation →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevrolet COPO Camaro Turning Heads in SAM Tech Factory Stock Showdown

Chevrolet COPO Camaro Turning Heads in SAM Tech Factory Stock Showdown
Nineteen-year-old Pete Gasko Jr. wins the latest round of five-event series in all-COPO final

DETROIT (May 4, 2017) – No one was more surprised than 19-year-old Peter Gasko Jr. when his red 2016 Chevrolet COPO Camaro activated the win light April 30 at ZMAX Dragway in the final of the SAM Tech NHRA Factory Stock Showdown.

“This is probably the coolest and most exciting thing that has ever happened to me,” said Gasko, of Monroe Township, New Jersey, who won on a holeshot. “I want to thank everyone who helped us get the win. We couldn’t have done it without everyone’s help.” Continue reading Chevrolet COPO Camaro Turning Heads in SAM Tech Factory Stock Showdown →

Wood Brothers

Blaney, Motorcraft/Quick Lane Team Looking To Bounce Back At Talladega

Blaney, Motorcraft/Quick Lane Team Looking To Bounce Back At Talladega

May 3, 2017

Ryan Blaney and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane team are headed to Talladega Superspeedway this weekend and hoping for a restrictor-plate pick-me-up after a couple of disappointing weeks on the short tracks at Bristol and Richmond. Continue reading Blaney, Motorcraft/Quick Lane Team Looking To Bounce Back At Talladega →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NHRA– Atlanta Preview

CHEVROLET AT ATLANTA

What:
Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals
When:
Friday, May 5-Sunday, May 7
Where:
Atlanta Dragway, Commerce, Georgia
TV:
FS1: Eliminations and finals – 6 p.m. ET Sunday
FS1: Qualifications – 8 p.m. ET Friday
FS1: Qualifications – 1 a.m. ET Sunday

Chevrolet Drivers Aim to Continue Fast Passes in Three Pro Classes in Atlanta
NHRA Southern Nationals Completes Three Consecutive Weekends of Racing Continue reading Chevy Racing–NHRA– Atlanta Preview →

Erica Enders

Victory in Atlanta would be special for two-time Pro Stock champion Erica Enders

Victory in Atlanta would be special for two-time Pro Stock champion Erica Enders
COMMERCE, Ga. (May 3) — Erica Enders has two NHRA titles, 21 individual race victories, 14 runner-ups and 18 top qualifying efforts to her credit. One of the big things missing is a win at Atlanta Dragway, the home track for longtime series sponsor Coca-Cola. It’s something Enders hopes to remedy at this weekend’s 37th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals. Continue reading Victory in Atlanta would be special for two-time Pro Stock champion Erica Enders →

Kasey Kahne Racing

Kasey Kahne Racing – Results Recap

Kasey Kahne Racing – Results Recap

Sun on Friday, Rain on Saturday

The World of Outlaws Series stopped by Plymouth Speedway on Friday night in Plymouth, Ind. – a track KKR has ran very well at in the past – for their next stop of their 90-race schedule. Sweet and the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet/Sage Fruit/ASE team finished fifth while Daryn Pittman and the Great Clips/Sage Fruit/ASE team came home in eighth.

The race the following night in Haubstadt, Ind. was called early due to rain. It has been rescheduled for May 14th.

Our next event is Friday May 5 at Missouri State Fair Speedway in Sedalia, Mo.

Cruz Pedregon

Cruz Pedregon– NHRA Southern Nationals Advance

NHRA® Team Report

NHRA Southern Nationals

Pre-Race Report

After some promising testing results, Cruz Pedregon and team are heading to Atlanta. “The testing we just completed is going to pay off for us in Atlanta. I put down a career best time earlier this week with the changes we made, so we’re excited to see what car will do for us in the weekend ahead,” said Cruz. “We pushed the Snap-on on Toyota during the 4-wide and made some adjustments, but knew testing would offer up some good information before we took on the Atlanta Dragway,” said Pedregon.

Crew Chief Aaron Brooks says, “We’re really proud of what we got out the testing Monday, and we’re confident it’s going to be valuable for Atlanta and beyond. The weather is something we’re watching closely, since it’s supposed to be quite a bit cooler in Georgia. Come out to the track or watch the NHRA race coverage on FOX, because we’re expecting big things from Cruz and the car.”

On the Side of Cruz’s Car – Atlanta

Local Snap-on Franchisee Anthony Christ is this week’s Nitro Franchisee. Celebrating two years as a Snap-on franchisee, Anthony is a previous mastertech who was looking for the perfect career opportunity. The advances in tools and technology really intrigued him, and he found out more about the business from his own Snap-on franchisee. He’s a racing fan, and will be at the track this weekend. But when he’s not working or watching racing, you’ll find him enjoying the great outdoors.

Chevrolet Racing

Team Chevy Talladega Advance

TEAM CHEVY ADVANCE
GEICO 500
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
MAY 7, 2017

BOWTIE BULLETS
CHEVROLET TOP 40:
Did you know? Talladega Superspeedway is one of six tracks on the current Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (MENCS) schedule where Chevrolet has 40 or more victories. Chevrolet eclipsed the 40-win mark at the 2.66-mile superspeedway when Dale Earnhardt, Jr. took his Chevrolet SS to victory at in May of 2015. Chevrolet leads all other manufacturers with exactly 40 wins at Talladega. Continue reading Team Chevy Talladega Advance →

Jegs Racing

Surging Pro Mod pilot Troy Coughlin on attack mode heading into Atlanta

Surging Pro Mod pilot Troy Coughlin
on attack mode heading into Atlanta
COMMERCE, Ga. (May 3) — Fresh off a super successful weekend in Charlotte where he qualified at the top of the Pro Mod field and raced to a runner-up result on race day, two-time world champion Troy Coughlin is chomping at the bit to get his twin-turbo JEGS.com Chevrolet Corvette C7 back on track. He won’t have to wait long as the 37th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals begin Friday at Atlanta Dragway.
Continue reading Surging Pro Mod pilot Troy Coughlin on attack mode heading into Atlanta →

Richard Childress Racing

Richard Childress Racing’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series history at Talladega Superspeedway

Richard Childress Racing’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series history at Talladega Superspeedway … Richard Childress began his driving career at Talladega Superspeedway in 1969 and is in a tie for the most all-time car owner victories at the storied Alabama-based race track with 12 wins. Dale Earnhardt visited Victory Lane nine times, while Kevin Harvick and Clint Bowyer swept the 2010 events at the 2.66-mile superspeedway. Bowyer added to the Welcome, N.C.-based organization’s total by claiming RCR’s 100th Sprint Cup Series win when NASCAR’s senior series visited the facility in October 2011. In 166 starts, RCR also has four pole awards, 41 top-five, 67 top-10 finishes and has led 1,837 laps of competition. Continue reading Richard Childress Racing’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series history at Talladega Superspeedway →

Chevrolet Racing

Team JEGS Prerace Notes: Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals

Team JEGS Prerace Notes:
Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals
Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals
Atlanta Dragway
Commerce, Ga.
(May 3-6, 2017)

The JEGS Mail Order team will be well represented during this weekend’s 37th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway. Six-time world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. will lead the effort behind the wheel of the JEGS.com Elite Motorsports Camaro in Pro Stock while his wife, Samantha, will take her turn in the JEGS.com Corvette Super Gas car. Troy Coughlin Jr. will drive the SealMaster Top Fuel dragster fielded by Kalitta Motorsports. Coughlin’s father, Troy, will also be in action in the J&A Services Pro Mod series with his JEGS.com Corvette. Continue reading Team JEGS Prerace Notes: Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals →

Gary Scelzi Motorsports

Scelzi Rallies From 16th to Fifth at Silver Dollar to Earn First Top Five of Season

Scelzi Rallies From 16th to Fifth at Silver Dollar to Earn First Top Five of Season

Inside Line Promotions – PETALUMA, Calif. (May 2, 2017) – Dominic Scelzi posted his first top-five finish of the season last Friday at Silver Dollar Speedway, where he kicked off the weekend with a stout performance.

Scelzi and his Roth Motorsports backed, family owned team faced trouble during the opening portion of the night at the quarter-mile oval in Chico, Calif.

“We blew a driveline in hot laps,” he said. “We had to change the rear end and change everything. We missed qualifying, but got everything back together in time for the heat race. We couldn’t get the motor to run because we had a new fuel tank and ran into a problem with the filter so we didn’t even take the green flag in the heat race.” Continue reading Scelzi Rallies From 16th to Fifth at Silver Dollar to Earn First Top Five of Season →

John Force Racing

Brittany Force ready to battle in Atlanta with updated Monster Energy dragster

Brittany Force ready to battle in Atlanta with
updated Monster Energy dragster

COMMERCE, Ga. (May 2) – Monster Energy Top Fuel dragster driver Brittany Force is eager to get to Atlanta Dragway for the NHRA Southern Nationals this weekend, ready to drive her re-tooled John Force Racing car.

Her Monster Energy team didn’t casually make its way to the north Georgia area from Charlotte – site of last weekend’s Four-Wide Nationals – this week. Instead, many on her team returned to the team’s shop in Brownsburg, Ind., to work on updates to the chassis of Force’s Monster Energy dragster.

“Atlanta is going to be tough for our guys,” Force said. “They headed back to Indianapolis on Monday morning to ‘front-half’ the car and then get it over to Atlanta for the weekend. It’s a lot of work but I know the guys can do it.” Continue reading Brittany Force ready to battle in Atlanta with updated Monster Energy dragster →

Chevrolet Racing

CORVETTE RACING AT COTA: Early-Season Title Fight in Texas Team looking to build on momentum after Sebring, Long Beach victories

CORVETTE RACING AT COTA: Early-Season Title Fight in Texas
Team looking to build on momentum after Sebring, Long Beach victories

Garcia, Magnussen 2013 winners at COTA in GT
Gavin, Milner coming off class victory at Long Beach
Chevrolet, Corvette Racing in contention for GTLM points leads

DETROIT (May 2, 2017) – Corvette Racing has started its 2017 season with two victories in its first three races. This weekend, it will go for a hat trick at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas. The circuit, which opened in 2012, has played host to Corvette Racing and other top teams in sports car racing every year since 2013. Continue reading CORVETTE RACING AT COTA: Early-Season Title Fight in Texas Team looking to build on momentum after Sebring, Long Beach victories →

John Force Racing

Can birthday boy John Force break through with his eighth Funny Car victory at Atlanta Dragway?

Can birthday boy John Force break through with his
eighth Funny Car victory at Atlanta Dragway?

COMMERCE, Ga. (May 2) – John Force knows his teams are fast and on the verge of breaking through for multiple victories at virtually any moment.

“The guys are on top of it,” Force said after his semifinals appearance in Sunday’s Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway in Concord, N.C. “The aerodynamics is are great and this car is really good. The motor is showing power but we have to get some more improvements for our motor program. We are right there.” Continue reading Can birthday boy John Force break through with his eighth Funny Car victory at Atlanta Dragway? →

John Force Racing

Auto Club Chevrolet driver Robert Hight heads to Atlanta in search of first victory of 2017

Auto Club Chevrolet driver Robert Hight heads
to Atlanta in search of first victory of 2017

COMMERCE, Ga. (May 2) – Robert Hight has shown quickness, speed and the ability to advance rounds during the last four races, but still seeks his first Funny Car victory of the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season.

He’ll look to this weekend’s NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway, site of the seventh stop on the season, and an event in which he’s proven successful in the past. Continue reading Auto Club Chevrolet driver Robert Hight heads to Atlanta in search of first victory of 2017 →