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Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Richmond–Kurt Busch

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
CHASE MEDIA DAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

KURT BUSCH, NO. 41 HAAS AUTOMATION/MONSTER ENERGY CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Chase Media Day and discussed his Chase chances, what it’s going to take to beat Toyota and many other topics. Full Transcript:

So what do you think about the Chase and your chances?

“As far as our team, it’s business as usual. We have a really strong team. I really like Tony Gibson and the way he leads this group of guys. Our pit stops have been phenomenal as of late. The way that we’ve approached our season as a team, the 41 car, it showed with our consistency. It showed all the way until Bristol, when we finished every race on the lead lap.
Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Richmond–Kurt Busch

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Richmond–Kyle Larson

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
CHASE MEDIA DAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

KYLE LARSON, NO. 42 TARGET CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Chase Media day and discussed making his first Chase, his outlook for the playoffs and many other topics. Full Transcript:

“No, everybody’s saying I’m lucky that I didn’t make the Chase years before because it’s a lot more calm with this whole thing. So I don’t know. It’s cool.”

It seems like historically in this Chase so far, to advance past the first round, if you avoid disaster, you have a pretty good shot. Does that change the way you approach the first round? Will you do anything differently? Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Richmond–Kyle Larson

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Richmond–Jimmie Johnson

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
CHASE MEDIA DAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Chase Media Day and discussed the loss of Robby Gordon’s father, Bob, his outlook to win a record-setting seventh NASCAR Sprint Cup Series title, and many other topics. Full Transcript:

You said his dad gave you…

“In a desert vehicle, a desert car, yes. The Baja 500. I’m trying to think of the year. I didn’t know that I had a motion sickness problem riding in a car. I rode in the Baja 500 and puked literally for 499 miles. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Richmond–Jimmie Johnson

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Richmond–Tony Stewart

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
CHASE MEDIA DAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

TONY STEWART, NO. 14 RUSH TRUCK CENTERS/MOBIL 1 CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Chase Media Day and discussed making the Chase in his final year as a full-time Sprint Cup competitor, his conversation with Ryan Newman after Richmond and many other topics. Full Transcript:

So you made a famous prediction back in the day when you did not include yourself in 2011.

“Go back to 2011 notes, and that’s where I’m standing, man. I’m very superstitious.”

So you’re not picking yourself?

“No, not at all. I’m wasting a spot here (laughter).”

Anything you can draw on from that experience? Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Richmond–Tony Stewart

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Richmond–Austin Dillon

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
CHASE MEDIA DAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

AUSTIN DILLON, NO. 3 DOW CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Chase Media Day and discussed making his first career Chase, his expectations in the playoff and many other topics. Full Transcript:

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“You know, there’s so many different aspects of looking at this. For me it’s just doing what we can to get the best finish every race. Whatever it takes with what we’ve got to get the best finish every race. Then when you go home, you’re happy.

“You max out the ability of the car, you max out the ability of your crew and driver, and whatever happens after that is golden.”

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“Well, I feel like it was a group effort to just get the best group we could going in this Chase, with us being the only RCR team in it. We were able to just really add two pieces to the puzzle. I feel like that can just shore our lineup when we go across the wall. Hopefully it’s the right decision. I think it is. I wholeheartedly believe it is. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Richmond–Austin Dillon

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Richmond–Chase Elliott

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
CHASE MEDIA DAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

CHASE ELLIOTT, NO. 24 NAPA AUTO PARTS CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Chase Media Day and discussed his expectations for the Chase, how it feels to be a Rookie in the Chase and many other topics. Full Transcript:

Do you feel like you’ve exceeded expectations being in the Chase your first year with Hendrick Motorsports or…

“I don’t know. It’s hard to say or for me to judge. It’s not really for me to judge. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Richmond–Chase Elliott

Chevy Racing–NHRA–ZMAX Dragway

CHEVROLET RACING IN NATIONAL HOT ROD ASSOCIATION
NHRA CAROLINA NATIONALS
ZMAX DRAGWAY, CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA
PRESS CONFERENCE DRIVER QUOTES – JASON LINE
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

JASON LINE, KB RACING SUMMIT CHEVROLET CAMARO SS PRO STOCK DRIVER, met with members of the media at zMax Dragway and discussed his Countdown chances, what it’s going to take to beat the competition, testing at races, and reset of points:

You had eight final round appearances to start the year with five wins in that span. You have seven wins to this point and only one first round loss. That is pretty impressive. You guys have been going rounds, has that been a key to your success? Continue reading Chevy Racing–NHRA–ZMAX Dragway

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Richmond–Chase Elliott

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
CHASE MEDIA DAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

CHASE ELLIOTT, NO. 24 NAPA AUTO PARTS CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Chase Media Day and discussed his expectations for the Chase, how it feels to be a Rookie in the Chase and many other topics. Full Transcript:

Do you feel like you’ve exceeded expectations being in the Chase your first year with Hendrick Motorsports or…

“I don’t know. It’s hard to say or for me to judge. It’s not really for me to judge.

“But for us, I’m definitely proud to be here. I’m excited about it. I think it’s a great opportunity. You know, we want to try to do the best job we can each week, like we always say. But I’m proud of it nonetheless. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Richmond–Chase Elliott

DAS LEADS F4 U.S. CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS RACE HEADING INTO PENULTIMATE EVENT

DAS LEADS F4 U.S. CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS RACE HEADING INTO PENULTIMATE EVENT

Event 4 of the Formula 4 U.S. Championship headed to Road Atlanta this weekend

INDIANAPOLIS (September 15, 2016) – Two wins and a fifth-place finish during Event 3 of the Formula 4 United States Championship was just the right combination to catapult Cameron Das of Brooklandville, Maryland, from third to first place in championship points heading into the series penultimate event at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Georgia, this weekend.

“I’m really looking forward to Road Atlanta,” Das said. “It’s a track with lots of elevations, a long straightaway and most importantly, speed. I’ve practiced hours on the simulator, but it will be interesting to see how the real track feels. I think we will see some intense drafting down the long back-straight. I will have to work extra hard this weekend to stay first in points standings.” Continue reading DAS LEADS F4 U.S. CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS RACE HEADING INTO PENULTIMATE EVENT

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Richmond–Jamie McMurray

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
CHASE MEDIA DAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

JAMIE McMURRAY, NO. 1 MCDONALD’S CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Chase Media Day and discussed how this year’s Chase will be different than last year, the impact of having two Chip Ganassi Racing cars in the playoffs and many other topics. Full Transcript:

How is year two going to be different than your first year in the Chase?

“That’s what I was looking for. Well, when I look at the Chase last year, over the years of not being in it, I felt like somebody always kind of self-eliminated themselves early on. I think it was a little bit different when the first race was at Loudon, because Loudon is one of the races on restarts that late in the race people get together and can run well all day long and get a bad finish. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Richmond–Jamie McMurray

Scelzi Captures Top 10 in Oregon With World of Outlaws

Scelzi Captures Top 10 in Oregon With World of Outlaws

Inside Line Promotions – CHICO, Calif. (Sept. 15, 2016) – Dominic Scelzi posted his third top-10 finish in a four-race span with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series a week ago Wednesday in Oregon.

“It was a good way to round out our trip to the East and Midwest this summer,” he said. “I think we have been able to show our improvement through our results the last few weeks so that’s a big boost of confidence for our team.”

Last week began on Wednesday at Willamette Speedway in Lebanon, Ore., where Scelzi timed in 17th quickest during qualifying before he placed eighth in a heat race. Continue reading Scelzi Captures Top 10 in Oregon With World of Outlaws

TRIPLE HEADER IN TEXAS!

TRIPLE HEADER IN TEXAS!

The time has finally come for the international road racing world to come together in the U.S.A. The IMSA and FIA race series come together once a year in the US and it’s this weekend in Austin, Texas. The Circuit of the Americas will host both the IMSA | Lone Star Le Mans race and the FIA | 6 Hours of Circuit of the Americas race.

It’s been several months since all four Ford Chip Ganassi Racing teams raced on the same track in Le Mans, France, where they brought home road racing’s most coveted win, The 24 Hours of Le Mans, on the historic 50th Anniversary of Ford Motor Company’s first Le Mans win in 1966.

Roush Yates Engines is the exclusive engine builder of the twin-turbo Ford EcoBoost V6 race engine that will power four Ford GT race cars this coming weekend in two separate races. Two cars will run in the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship Series and two separate cars in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Series. Continue reading TRIPLE HEADER IN TEXAS!

Fässler, Rockenfeller Back with Corvette Racing for Petit Le Mans

Fässler, Rockenfeller Back with Corvette Racing for Petit Le Mans
Endurance teammates rejoin team at Road Atlanta IMSA finale

DETROIT (Sept. 15, 2016) –Corvette Racing is bringing back two endurance racing all-stars to rejoin its already strong lineup for the final championship push in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Mike Rockenfeller and Marcel Fässler will be part of the Corvette Racing roster at Road Atlanta’s 10-hour Petit Le Mans presented by Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort.

It will be the first Corvette Racing event for Fässler and Rockenfeller since they opened the season with appearances at the Rolex 24 At Daytona and Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring in the pair of Mobil 1/SiriusXM-sponsored Chevrolet Corvette C7.Rs. Corvette Racing and Chevrolet won both events in the GT Le Mans (GTLM) category and has won three races since to take control of the GTLM points lead in the Manufacturer’s, Driver’s and Team categories. Continue reading Fässler, Rockenfeller Back with Corvette Racing for Petit Le Mans

Honda, Red Bull GRC Civics Set to Compete in Seattle

Honda, Red Bull GRC Civics Set to Compete in Seattle

• Honda Racing Duo Return to Seattle for the First time since 2014
• Debut Event at Evergreen Speedway
• Olsbergs MSE Looking to Bounce Back from Atlantic City Results

SEATTLE, W.A. (September 14, 2016) – Olsbergs MSE, with drivers Joni Wiman and Sebastian Eriksson, returns to Seattle, WA. for Round 10 of the 2016 Red Bull Global Rallycross championship for the first time in two years.

The event takes place on the grounds of Evergreen Speedway at The Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe, WA., just 30 miles outside of the Emerald City. At .791 miles, the Seattle circuit is the third-shortest of the year, ahead of both Daytona International Speedway and Marine Corps Air Station New River.

The track’s tight and technical corners, along with its unique, high-speed Turn One, will test the Honda Civic Coupe’s agility and adaptability. For Wiman, this short course bodes well, as he collected a top-five finish at a similar-style circuit in Dallas. “This track seems rather simple on paper with it only having eight corners, but they will be slower and narrower corners,” he noted. “Corner entry and consistency will be the key to getting out front early in the heats.”

Two of Eriksson’s three podium finishes this season came on the second-shortest circuit of the year, at Daytona International Speedway. When it comes to attacking the 77.5-percent paved section of the Seattle course, Eriksson believes the start will be the key to a successful heat. “With the long, left-hand oval Turn One, we’ll need to have an exceptional start to get out and lead the pack. It looks like what the Honda IndyCar Series drivers experience at their oval races, so it will be fast and a lot of fun!”

The team hopes to rebound from its Atlantic City results in Seattle this weekend. Television coverage of the event can be seen on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. ET on NBC, with online coverage beginning at 2pm on RedBull.TV.

Two Chevrolet IndyCar Drivers Aim to Wrap Up Series Title

Two Chevrolet IndyCar Drivers Aim to Wrap Up Series Title

· Simon Pagenaud seeks first Verizon IndyCar Series championship
ᴏ Leads Team Penske teammate Will Power by 43 points
· Title will be decided in season finale for the 11th consecutive year
ᴏ Double points available in 85-lap race at Sonoma Raceway
· Power has won three times at the 2.385-mile race course
ᴏ He set track record in 2015 qualifying in the No. 12 Verizon Chevrolet
· Chevrolet drivers have won every street/road course race this season Continue reading Two Chevrolet IndyCar Drivers Aim to Wrap Up Series Title

JOHN FORCE ENTERS COUNTDOWN FOCUSED ON CHARLOTTE WIN

JOHN FORCE ENTERS COUNTDOWN FOCUSED ON CHARLOTTE WIN

CHARLOTTE, NC (September 14, 2016) — For over three consecutive decades John Force has finished the NHRA season in the Top Ten. Sixteen times over that period when all the round wins were added up Force was the world champion. The last time Force, the winningest driver in NHRA history, hoisted the world champion Funny Car trophy was at the conclusion of the 2013 season and for Force that seems like a lifetime ago. Heading into the 9th annual Carolina NHRA Nationals this weekend Force is looking to return to championship form with his Advanced Auto/PEAK Antifreeze & Coolant Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car. Force will start his race for his unprecedented 17th Mello Yello NHRA Funny Car championship this weekend at zMax Dragway.

“I haven’t won the championship since 2013 and my team hasn’t gone three seasons in a row without a Funny Car championship since before 1990. I am looking to get another championship and if I can’t then I am pulling for Robert or Courtney. I have a great hot rod and my young team is getting better. I am excited to be heading back to Charlotte. The last couple of years we have started the Countdown with some success but I want to start with a win,” said Force, who has two regular season wins in 2016. Continue reading JOHN FORCE ENTERS COUNTDOWN FOCUSED ON CHARLOTTE WIN

CORVETTE RACING AT COTA: Championship Chase Heads to Lone Star State

CORVETTE RACING AT COTA: Championship Chase Heads to Lone Star State
Critical days ahead for Chevrolet, Corvette in race to GT Le Mans titles

Garcia, Magnussen coming off overall victory at VIR
No. 3 Corvette team a class winner at COTA in 2013
Gavin, Milner hoping to solidify Driver’s Championship lead
Chevrolet in strong position in GTLM Manufacturer points

DETROIT (Sept. 14, 2016) – The first of Corvette Racing’s 102 class victories came on a hot, steamy Texas evening in 2000. Fast forward to 16 years and Win No. 103 could come in the Texas heat – again in the Lone Star State. Both of the team’s Chevrolet Corvette C7.Rs will tackle Circuit of The Americas in the Lone Star Le Mans: the 10th round of this year’s IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

It is a critical time in the GT Le Mans (GTLM) season with two events to go. Corvette Racing and Chevrolet lead the class’s Manufacturer, Driver and Team points standings through nine races. There are a total of 72 points left in the Driver and Team races, and 70 in the Manufacturer’s Championship. Continue reading CORVETTE RACING AT COTA: Championship Chase Heads to Lone Star State

CORVETTE DPs AT COTA: Closing in on Another Engine Manufacturer Championship

CORVETTE DPs AT COTA: Closing in on Another Engine Manufacturer Championship
Corvette Daytona Prototype teams, Chevrolet in good points positions heading to Austin

· Chevrolet holds 12-point lead in Prototype Engine Manufacturer Championship

· Cameron, Curran on two-race win streak in No. 31 Corvette DP

· Eleven points separate top three Corvette DP driver pairings

DETROIT (Sept. 14, 2016) – Only two races – covering 12 hours and 40 minutes – stand between Chevrolet and another Engine Manufacturer Championship in International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) competition. Chevrolet’s Corvette Daytona Prototype program and the rest of the IMSA Prototype category head to Austin, Texas and Circuit of the Americas this weekend for the penultimate round of the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

Chevrolet sits in the proverbial driver’s seat of the Prototype Engine Manufacturer Championship. The lead is 12 points with 70 remaining. Taking the points scale into consideration, Chevrolet will clinch the title at Road Atlanta’s Petit Le Mans as long as one of the four Corvette DPs starts the final two races of the season. Continue reading CORVETTE DPs AT COTA: Closing in on Another Engine Manufacturer Championship

Blaney, Motorcraft/Quick Lane Team Planning Championship-Caliber Effort At Chicagoland

Blaney, Motorcraft/Quick Lane Team Planning Championship-Caliber Effort At Chicagoland

September 14, 2016

Ryan Blaney and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane team won’t be running for a championship this weekend at the Chicagoland Speedway, but they will be in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 400 and will be racing just as hard as they would have if they’d made the cut for the Chase for the Sprint Cup.

That’s a major improvement over last year when Blaney and his then-part-time team showed up at Chicago with a fast Ford Fusion but did not get to race it.

Despite being ninth quickest in practice, Blaney missed the race when qualifying was cancelled because of weather and he didn’t have a provisional starting spot. Continue reading Blaney, Motorcraft/Quick Lane Team Planning Championship-Caliber Effort At Chicagoland

TEAM SUMMIT RACING READY TO WIN THE CHAMPIONSHIP

TEAM SUMMIT RACING READY TO WIN THE CHAMPIONSHIP

Mooresville, NC (September 14, 2016)—The Ninth Annual NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway in Charlotte this weekend is a game changer for Team Summit Racing. It’s the first of six races in the 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship to determine the champions in Pro Stock, Top Fuel, and Funny Car.

The Countdown to the Championship is the playoffs for the NHRA. The points system is readjusted for the top 10 drivers in each category. The first-place driver begins the playoffs with 2,110 points followed by 2,080 for second and down to 2,000 for 10th place.

Team Summit Racing has had an incredible season, winning 14 of 18 races in Pro Stock. Jason Line starts the Countdown first in points in his Summit Racing Chevrolet Camaro, and he wants to win it all. Continue reading TEAM SUMMIT RACING READY TO WIN THE CHAMPIONSHIP