NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
AXALTA ‘WE PAINT WINNERS’ 400
POCONO RACEWAY
TEAM CHEVY QUALIFYING NOTES AND QUOTES
JUNE 5, 2015

KURT BUSCH, NO. 41 HAAS AUTOMATION CHEVROLET SS – POLE WINNER
“Wow, what a day, today. I feel like there are six corners out there as hard as I was working; corner entry, corner exit. The car was just off-balance, especially with the new bumps in Turn 2. And then we got way loose. I think we were 30th in practice. And we had to drop back and punt. Daniel Knost, his set-up, is what we reverted to from last year when we qualified outside pole. So, that’s what it’s all about, team communication and working hard together as a group. So, that’s to Gene Haas and Tony Stewart and everybody at Stewart-Haas Racing to be a pole-sitter today. The circumstances though, I’d like to see everybody finish their lap. I always thought they should freeze the time when somebody spins. That way everybody still gets to get back out there and make their lap. We’re on the pole. Thanks to Haas Automation, Chevrolet, State Water Heaters; great pole position. We’ll take it. We worked hard for it today. I’m very surprised and happy about the teamwork.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Pocono–Qualifying Notes →

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
AXALTA ‘WE PAINT WINNERS’ 400
POCONO RACEWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
JUNE 5, 2015

DALE EARNHARDT, JR., NO. 88 NATIONWIDE CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Pocono Raceway and discussed going for three consecutive wins at the ‘Tricky Triangle’, last week’s driver’s council, his relationship with Greg Ives and many other topics. Full Transcript:

WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE TO REPEAT A SWEEP AT POCONO?
“Well we won those two races by having some great pit strategy. Steve (Letarte) got real aggressive on his pit calls and I think that is definitely going to be what is going to put you in position to win. You kind of call this race in reverse. The tire is pretty tough here and durable. There is not a whole lot of fall off. You can call the race sort of like a road course in reverse and put yourself up toward the front like we did last year. It makes it pretty difficult to get around you if you have a good car. I mean we were able to pass some guys that tried to get more aggressive than we were. Everything has kind of got to fall in the right place and allow you to make those choices. It worked out great for us last year. We also had a fast car. We ran pretty well. There were about eight of us I think in either one of those races that could have won.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Pocono–Dale Earnhardt Jr. →

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
AXALTA ‘WE PAINT WINNERS’ 400
POCONO RACEWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
JUNE 5, 2015

JEFF GORDON, NO. 24 AXALTA/PENN STATE CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Pocono Raceway and discussed last week’s driver’s council meeting, the roughness of the Tunnel Turn at Pocono Raceway and many other topics. Full Transcript: Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Pocono–Jeff Gordon →

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
AXALTA ‘WE PAINT WINNERS’ 400
POCONO RACEWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
JUNE 5, 2015

TY DILLON, NO. 33 YUENGLING CHEVROLET SS, met with media and discussed going back & for the between the Xfinity and Sprint Cup Series, his goals, the hunt for sponsorship, and more. Full Transcript:

TALK ABOUT THE CUP SERIES AND HOW THINGS ARE GOING FOR YOU
“This is my third one (Cup race) this year. I did two last year. So, I still have a lot to learn. These guys are definitely on another level and I’m still learning these cars and every track is new to me. But, it’s been going fairly well. I’ve learned, every time I get out of the car, I feel like I could go back to that race track and really run a lot better. And hopefully this week, a ‘win’ for me would be a top-20, for sure. I really like this race track. I feel like we can do really good. But you never know. I’m always going to go with the mindset of going to win, but also to just try to learn and gain as much experience that will help in the future.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Pocono–Ty Dillon →

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
AXALTA ‘WE PAINT WINNERS’ 400
POCONO RACEWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
JUNE 5, 2015

JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S/JIMMIE JOHNSON FOUNDATION CHEVROLET SS met with media and discussed the success of Hendrick Motorsports at Pocono, shortening races, the challenges of racing at Pocono, his thoughts on the Driver’s Council, and more. Full Transcript:

BIG WEEK FOR YOU LAST WEEK WITH YOUR 10TH WIN AT DOVER, AND BIG WEEK HERE AT POCONO BECAUSE YOU HAVE THE BLUE BUNNY HELMET OF HOPE CAMPAIGN KICKING OFF. YOU’VE GOT A LOT GOING ON
“We really do. It’s a great time, especially coming off a big win last week and coming to a great track for myself and our Lowe’s team. And just a quick shout-out to Lowe’s and a sincere thank you that they let us have a paint scheme every year and build awareness and build a program around the giving that the Jimmie Johnson Foundation does. The Blue Bunny Helmet of Hope program is a very important part of that. I know that you are all aware of it. But to be able to donate $25,000 and raise national awareness for these small charities is something we take a lot of pride in. And in eight years, we’ve given out over $800,000 to these small charities. So, the success of the program is continuing to grow in leaps and bounds every year and a large part of that is due to what we can do on a Sunday with the Jimmie Johnson Foundation on the side of the race car. Many thanks to Lowe’s for that.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Pocono–Jimmie Johnson →

Sebastien Bourdais Wins Chevrolet Dual in Detroit Race Two

· Win is first for four-time champion on the Raceway at Belle Isle Park
· Chevrolet has won six of eight race to date in the Verizon IndyCar Series
· Chevrolet 2.2 liter V6 drivers hold four of top-five points positions at half-way point of 2015 season

DETROIT (May 31, 2015) – Sebastien Bourdais, driver of the No. 11 Team Mistic E-Cigs KVSH Chevrolet, held off a spirited challenge following a late-race red-flag to win the Verizon IndyCar Series Chevrolet Dual in Detroit presented by Quicken Loans on Sunday. It was Bourdais’ first career win at the Raceway at Belle Isle Park, and the 33rd of his Indy car career, to move to within one victory of seventh place on the all-time list. Continue reading Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Sebastien Bourdais Wins Chevrolet Dual in Detroit Race Two →

CHEVROLET IN THE VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES
CHEVROLET DETROIT BELLE ISLE GRAND PRIX
RACEWAY AT BELLE ISLE PARK
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER POST RACE QUOTES – RACE NO. 2
MAY 31, 2015

SEBASTIEN BOURDAIS, NO. 11 TEAM MISTIC E-CIGS – KVSH RACING CHEVROLET, RACE WINNER: TALK ABOUT THAT RUN TO THE END: “It was just about as nerve wracking as it gets. When we elected to stay out, I was like ‘Oh man, it is all or nothing’ from there. All I could hope for was just the same scenario as NOLA. Complicated conditions and one yellow after another and it was the right call today again. The difference is that we obviously deserved it I think because the boys worked really hard. We were on pace; we passed a bunch of cars and made the moves when it mattered. We made it stick all the way to the end. When we got on the Firestone red tires, I was like ‘Boy, that is way too early’. There was half-way of a groove. Just felt like it was such a risky move. But, I knew it was the right one, just like yesterday. I just couldn’t be any happier that we made it stick.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Belle Isle Post Race →

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
FEDEX 400 BENEFITING AUTISM SPEAKS
DOVER INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY POST RACE PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPTS
MAY 31, 2015

JIMMIE JOHNSON COLLECTS 10TH WIN AT DOVER
Team Chevy is Strong with 1-2-3-4 Finish

DOVER, Del. – (May 31, 2015) –Jimmie Johnson led the final 23 laps of the FedEx 400 benefitting Autism Speaks NASCAR Sprint Cup race en route to capturing a 10th victory at Dover International Speedway. It marked the six-time Cup champion’s 74th career win and was his fourth win at the 13-race mark of the 2015 season. It was also the fifth consecutive victory for Chevrolet at the ‘Monster Mile’. Johnson led a contingent of eight Chevy SS drivers in the top 10 finishing order at the one-mile concrete track. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Dover Post Race →

CHEVROLET IN THE VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES
CHEVROLET DETROIT BELLE ISLE GRAND PRIX
RACEWAY AT BELLE ISLE PARK
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER POST RACE WINNER QUOTES – RACE NO. 2
MAY 31, 2015

SEBASTIEN BOURDAIS, NO. 11 TEAM MISTIC E-CIGS – KVSH RACING CHEVROLET, RACE WINNER: TALK ABOUT THAT RUN TO THE END: “It was just about as nerve wracking as it gets. When we elected to stay out, I was like ‘Oh man, it is all or nothing’ from there. All I could hope for was just the same scenario as NOLA. Complicated conditions and one yellow after another and it was the right call today again. The difference is that we obviously deserved it I think because the boys worked really hard. We were on pace; we passed a bunch of cars and made the moves when it mattered. We made it stick all the way to the end. When we got on the Firestone red tires, I was like ‘Boy, that is way too early’. There was half-way of a groove. Just felt like it was such a risky move. But, I knew it was the right one, just like yesterday. I just couldn’t be any happier that we made it stick.”

SO YOU GUYS WERE SO LOW ON FUEL YOU COULDN’T MAKE IT BURNOUT? “No I just had too much grip from the Firestone tires. I couldn’t spin the rear wheels.”

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN TO YOU BECAUSE YOU GUYS HAVE WORKED SO HARD TO GET THIS TEAM BACK WHERE IT NEEDED TO BE “Yeah, it’s just a heck of a feeling. After yesterday’s debacle where we couldn’t get it more wrong yesterday and today, well we did everything wrong yesterday but did everything right today. The strategy, the pit stops, the management of the fuel – the guys did awesome. I couldn’t be any happier for the Mystic guys, Hydroxycut, Circle K, and Chevrolet at home man!”

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
FEDEX 400 BENEFITING AUTISM SPEAKS
DOVER INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY RACE NOTES AND QUOTES
MAY 31, 2015

JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S PRO SERVICES CHEVROLET SS – Race Winner
THE CALL TO STAY OUT WITH OLD TIRES AND THREE DIFFERENT RESTARTS, HOW DID YOU HOLD THOSE GUYS OFF WITH NEW TIRES BEHIND YOU?
“Gosh, just driving hard and working that track bar adjuster as much as I could. I was trying to be smart with my line and I guess guys on two tires weren’t all that fast. Chad (Knaus, crew chief) said something to be about that on the radio and they never really came, you know? The No. 4 (Kevin Harvick) and I did just fine on old tires and held those guys off. It was a long-fought day. I’m so proud of this Lowe’s race team. A big shout out to those Pro Services members at Lowe’s and everyone at Chevrolet; and Valvoline, and the fans and my fans. It was just an awesome day here at the race track. The grandstands are full. Thank you, Sprint. And we’re going to enjoy this.”

YOU ARE A 10-TIME WINNER HERE NOW AT DOVER. TODAY WAS ABOUT 90 DEGREES. THE HUMIDITY WAS OFF THE CHARTS. HOW KEY IS YOUR CONDITIONING IN PERFORMANCES LIKE THIS AND YOUR SUCCESS AT THIS RACE TRACK?
“It certainly plays a role. I don’t doubt that at all. It helps me learn about my hydration and nutrition and getting ready. I rode 52 (miles) yesterday; I’m not sure that was the smartest thing to do, but I know what I’m capable of and felt just fine doing it. And, I’ve got a great rhythm. I’ve got great support at home. I want to thank Chani; I wish she were here. And ‘hi’, to my little girls sitting on the couch, watching. I’ll be there soon and can’t wait to see them.”

CORVETTE RACING AT LE MANS: Plenty of Work – and Rain – on Test Day
Gavin sets second-quickest time in GTE Pro in No. 64 Corvette C7.R

· Mostly wet conditions dampen track for eight hours of testing

· Second appearance at Le Mans for Chevrolet Corvette C7.R

· Corvette Racing with seven class victories at Le Mans

LE MANS, France (May 31, 2015) – Corvette Racing’s two Chevrolet Corvette C7.Rs ran through a trouble-free – although damp – Test Day program Sunday ahead of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The No. 64 Corvette C7.R set the second-fastest time in the GTE Pro class thanks to Oliver Gavin’s lap of 3:58.162 (128.003 mph) as both Corvettes compiled 121 laps between them. Continue reading Chevy Racing–CORVETTE RACING AT LE MANS: Plenty of Work – and Rain – on Test Day →

VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES
CHEVROLET DETROIT BELLE ISLE GRAND PRIX
RACEWAY AT BELLE ISLE PARK
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER POST QUALIFYING QUOTES – RACE NO. 2
MAY 31, 2015

DETROIT (May 31, 2015) – As a result of inclement weather, the 70-lap race No. 2 of the Chevrolet Dual in Detroit Presented by Quicken Loans field will be set by entrant points as they stand following Saturday’s race number one.

Indianapolis 500 winner Juan Pablo Montoya will start in No. 2 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet on pole, with teammate and defending Verizon IndyCar Series champion Will Power, No. 1 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet alongside. Continue reading Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Bell Isle Race 2 →

PAGENAUD LEADS TEAM CHEVY EFFORT IN RACE ONE ON BELLE ISLE
Weather plays havoc with first race in Chevrolet Dual in Detroit

· Seven Chevy V6-powered IndyCars in race’s top 10
· Pagenaud third in ‘home’ race for Chevrolet, Team Penske
· Race Two on Belle Isle set for Sunday afternoon

DETROIT (May 30, 2015) – Simon Pagenaud led Team Chevy’s contingent Saturday in the Verizon IndyCar Series with a third-place finish in Race One of the Chevrolet Dual in Detroit presented by Quicken Loans. Series officials called the race after 47 laps due to substantial rainfall and standing water on the track, along with a threat of additional bad weather in the area of the Raceway at Belle Isle Park. Continue reading Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–PAGENAUD LEADS TEAM CHEVY EFFORT IN RACE ONE ON BELLE ISLE →

CORVETTE DPs AT BELLE ISLE: Fourth Straight Detroit Victory for Corvette DP
Curran-Cameron pairing scores first overall TUDOR Championship win

· Landmark win for No. 31 Whelen Engineering Corvette DP

· Action Express Racing with both Corvette DPs on Prototype podium

· Chevrolet extends lead in Prototype Engine Manufacturer Championship

DETROIT (May 30, 2015) – Just a few miles from Chevrolet’s worldwide headquarters, Corvette Daytona Prototype drivers Eric Curran and Dane Cameron scored their first Prototype victory in the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship on Saturday. The pair gave the Corvette DP program its fourth straight win on Detroit’s Belle Isle by claiming the Chevrolet Sports Car Classic presented by Metro Detroit Chevrolet Dealers. Continue reading CORVETTE DPs AT BELLE ISLE: Fourth Straight Detroit Victory for Corvette DP →

CORVETTE DPs AT BELLE ISLE: Action Express Racing’s Fittipaldi Leads Front-Row Sweep
Close battle between Corvette DPs in TUDOR Championship Prototype qualifying

· Fittipaldi outduels Wayne Taylor Racing’s Ricky Taylor by 0.050 seconds

· Four Corvette DPs in first five positions for Saturday’s race

· Corvette DPs unbeaten on Belle Isle since 2012

DETROIT (May 29, 2015) – Christian Fittipaldi led a Corvette Daytona Prototype sweep of the top three positions in qualifying Friday for the Chevrolet Sports Car Classic presented by the Detroit Metro Chevy Dealers with a Prototype lap record at the Raceway on Belle Isle Park. Continue reading CORVETTE DPs AT BELLE ISLE: Action Express Racing’s Fittipaldi Leads Front-Row Sweep →

CHEVY POWER: TEAM PENSKE’S WILL POWER ON BELLE ISLE POLE
All-Penske front row for Saturday’s Race 1 of Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix weekend

· Defending Verizon IndyCar Series champion sets track record
· Helio Castroneves to start Saturday from second position
· Five Chevy-powered IndyCars in first three rows

DETROIT (May 29, 2015) – Chevrolet scored its seventh straight pole position in the Verizon IndyCar Series on Friday in as many races as Team Penske’s Will Power set a track record in qualifying Friday for Race One of the Chevrolet Indy Dual in Detroit presented by Quicken Loans at the Raceway on Belle Isle.

Power turned a lap of 1:16.0941 (111.178 mph) in the No. 1 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet to beat out 2014 pole-sitter Helio Castroneves by 0.0259 seconds. Chevrolet has swept the front row in qualifying for all seven IndyCar races this season, and today’s came in the shadows of the Chevrolet headquarters in Detroit. Continue reading Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–CHEVY POWER: TEAM PENSKE’S WILL POWER ON BELLE ISLE POLE →

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
FEDEX 400 BENEFITING AUTISM SPEAKS
DOVER INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY QUALIFYING TRANSCRIPTS
MAY 29, 2015

MARTIN TRUEX JR. TO START ON FRONT ROW AT DOVER
Five Chevrolet SS Drivers Qualify in Top 12

DOVER, Del. – (May 29, 2015) – Martin Truex Jr. earned his best start of the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup season today by qualifying his No. 78 Furniture Row/Visser Precision Chevy SS second quick for Sunday’s FedEx 400 at Dover International Speedway. Truex, Jr., currently ranked second in the point standings, ran a lap of 159.723 mph at the place he considers his home track, which is near where he grew up in Mayetta, NJ. He also scored his first career Cup victory at the ‘Monster Mile’. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Dover–Martin Truex Jr to Start on Front Row at Dover →

VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES
CHEVROLET DETROIT BELLE ISLE GRAND PRIX
RACEWAY AT BELLE ISLE
FRONT ROW QUOTES
MAY 29, 2015

WILL POWER, NO. 1 VERIZON TEAM PENSKE CHEVROLET – POLE WINNER and HELIO CASTRONEVES, NO. 3 HITACHI TEAM PENSKE CHEVROLET – SECOND PLACE QUALIFIER POST QUALIFYING QUOTES:

WILL POWER, NO. 1 VERIZON TEAM PENSKE CHEVROLET – POLE WINNER: HOW DID THE TRACK FEEL TO YOU OUT THERE? “It’s actually quite fun. The cement is a bit more slippery and you get to move the car around a little bit more and I think they did a great job of this whole circuit. Man it is brutal when you’ve got to pump out laps here because it’s gotten real technical, but it’s a lot of fun.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Belle Isle →

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
FEDEX 400 BENEFITING AUTISM SPEAKS
DOVER INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY QUALIFYING NOTES AND QUOTES
MAY 29, 2015

MARTIN TRUEX, JR., NO. 78 FURNITURE ROW/VISSER PRECISION CHEVROLET SS – QUALIFIED 2ND
YOU WERE SO CLOSE TO GETTING THAT FIRST POLE OF THE YEAR
“Yeah, we were close. For whatever reason, we thought we were in good shape, and then right there, I went to go for it and for some reason the car just got really tight laying it down in the corners. So, we missed it by a little bit, but I’m obviously proud of the continued effort by all the guys on the Furniture Row team. We have an awesome race car. We thought we were okay in practice. It didn’t feel like we were a front row car, and we made some adjustments. They hit it damn near perfect; we just needed a little bit. Another good day and I’m looking forward to tomorrow. I can’t wait to get to work on race trim and see what we can do on Sunday.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Dover–Martin Truex, Jr. →

VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES
CHEVROLET DETROIT BELLE ISLE GRAND PRIX
RACEWAY AT BELLE ISLE
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
MAY 29, 2015
TEAM PENSKE CHEVROLET DRIVERS DEFENDING VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES CHAMPION WILL POWER AND THREE-TIME INDIANAPOLIS 500 WINNER HELIO CASTRONEVES spoke briefly with media at the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix:
WILL POWER, NO. 1 VERIZON TEAM PENSKE CHEVROLET
IF YOU HAVE A RAINY RACE ON SATURDAY, HOW MUCH MORE PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY CHALLENGING IS IT IF YOU HAVE A WET RACE AND THEN A DRY ONE SUNDAY? “In the wet, it’s a lot easier physically. There’s nowhere near the grip as in the try. You don’t have the g-force loads, and it’s cooler in the wet. So it’s nice if it’s wet, physically for sure.”

CAN YOU NOW GET A FEEL FOR THE NEW CONCRETE AND SOME OF THE CHANGES THEY’VE MADE AROUND THE TRACK, LIKE TURN 13? DID IT MAKE IT WIDER? “It’s definitely more of a ballsy corner, for sure. (Will there be more passing there?) It’s hard to say. Last year there was a lot of passing, and it was pretty racey through there already. It’s faster than last year, for sure. It’s not much different but just faster. We’re already closer to where we qualified last year.”

HELIO CASTRONEVES, NO. 3 HITACHI TEAM PENSKE CHEVROLET
LOOKING AT THE WEATHER NOW, HOW DO YOU PREPARE NOW FOR A RACE WHERE THERE’S RAIN IN THE FORECAST? “We’re not only working toward qualifying, but we’re also working toward the race. If you go through the race and all of a sudden you start chewing up tires, do you want to stop or keep going? That could be a problem. You can’t think about these things in the race. You have to be a step ahead. We can’t make any plans until about 40 minutes before qualifying starts.”

LAST YEAR, YOU WERE PRETTY DOMINANT HERE. YOU GOT A LITTLE TASTE OF WHAT YOU HAVE DURING PRACTICE THIS MORNING. HOW DOES THE CAR FEEL? “The Hitachi car looks very strong. We’re happy with the conditions where we started. I feel we have a good chance to do what we did last year. For sure the other competitors have stepped up their games since then. It should be a good battle.”
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