CORVETTE RACING AT WATKINS GLEN: Antonio Garcia Pole-Winner Quote
WATKINS GLEN, NY – Corvette Racing’s Antonio Garcia claimed pole position in the GT Le Mans (GTLM) category of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship on Saturday ahead of the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen. Continue reading CORVETTE RACING AT WATKINS GLEN: Antonio Garcia Pole-Winner Quote
Menard Ready To Run For Another Pole At Chicagoland
June 27, 2019
Paul Menard and the No. 21 Menards/FVP Batteries/NRG Energy team showed up with good speed last year at Chicagoland Speedway and earned Menard the pole, the 119th for his Wood Brothers team.
But the notes from that qualifying session won’t be of much use for the team this year in time trials for the Camping World 400. Since that time, NASCAR has adopted a lower horsepower/higher downforce handling package, and the series has scrapped the three-round knockout qualifying format used last year and gone back to a one-car-at-a-time qualifying session. Continue reading Menard Ready To Run For Another Pole At Chicagoland
Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen
Watkins Glen International Raceway, Watkins Glen, NY
9:45 a.m. EDT Sunday, June 30, 2019
Same Day Television at 7 p.m. EDT NBC Sports Network
Live Coverage on Radio Le Mans and IMSA.com
ACURA At WATKINS GLEN
• Sunday’s six-hour contest on the fast, flowing Watkins Glen circuit marks the return of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship to a traditional road course and endurance-length event, following IMSA’s visit last month to the tight confines and short (100-minute) race distance of the Belle Isle Park temporary street circuit. Continue reading Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen Watkins Glen International Raceway, Watkins Glen, NY
TEAM CHEVY ADVANCE
CAMPING WORLD 400
CHICAGOLAND SPEEDWAY
JOLIET, ILLINOIS
JUNE 30, 2019
BOWTIE BULLETS:
LARSON CONSISTENT AT CHICAGOLAND:
Kyle Larson, coming off a pole start and 10th-place finish on the Sonoma Raceway road course, leads active Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series drivers with an average finish of 7.0 at Chicagoland Speedway. Larson, driver of the No. 42 McDonald’s Camaro ZL1, has three top-five and four top-10 finishes — with a best of second on July 1, 2018 — in five career starts. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Chicagoland–Kyle Larson
Richard Childress Racing’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series history at Chicagoland Speedway … Richard Childress Racing has two victories at Chicagoland Speedway with Kevin Harvick’s back-to-back wins in 2001 and 2002. In 56 starts at the 1.5-mile suburban Chicago tri-oval, Richard Childress Racing teams have a combined 10 top-five, 19 top-10 finishes and one pole award with Jeff Burton in 2006. Continue reading RCR Event Preview – Chicagoland Speedway
Giovanni Scelzi Powers to Strong Results During Pair of Ohio Sprint Speedweek Starts
Inside Line Promotions – ORRVILLE, Ohio (June 25, 2019) – Rain hampered what was supposed to be a busy week of racing for Giovanni Scelzi, who had planned on competing throughout most of Ohio Sprint Speedweek.
When it was all said and done, Scelzi and the Bernie Stuebgen owned team raced twice during the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions spectacle. While the number of races wasn’t as high as anticipated, Scelzi made the most of his action by finishing second at Muskingum County Speedway in Zanesville, Ohio, on June 16 and eighth last Saturday at Wayne County Speedway.
Continue reading Giovanni Scelzi Powers to Strong Results During Pair of Ohio Sprint Speedweek Starts
Dominic Scelzi Wins KWS-NARC Event at Ocean Speedway
Inside Line Promotions – STOCKTON, Calif. (June 25, 2019) – Dominic Scelzi hustled to a pair of strong results last weekend during a King of the West-NARC Fujitsu Series doubleheader in his home state.
A win and a third-place finish moved him into a tie for second place in the championship standings. Scelzi is now only 12 points out of the lead as well. Continue reading Dominic Scelzi Wins KWS-NARC Event at Ocean Speedway
CORVETTE RACING AT WATKINS GLEN: Coming Back to America
Team rejoins fight for fourth consecutive GT Le Mans title at The Glen
• Six Hours of The Glen follows heartbreaking 24 Hours of Le Mans
• Garcia, Magnussen 2014 GTLM winners at The Glen
• Gavin, Milner look to mount points push after hard luck first half of 2019
DETROIT (June 25, 2019) – Corvette Racing returns to home soil this weekend with aims of continuing its championship push in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and putting behind the agonizing heartbreak from the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
The Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen marks Corvette Racing’s resumption of the GT Le Mans (GTLM) title chase, the last event in the U.S. coming in early May at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. The Glen – at 3.4 miles with 11 turns – is the first of five events in a nine-week span for the Corvette program and its pair of Chevrolet Corvette C7.Rs. Continue reading CORVETTE RACING AT WATKINS GLEN: Coming Back to America
DICKERSON WINS BIG IN PITTSBURGH
Dakota Dickerson dominates F3 Americas midseason event, leaves with championship lead
WAMPUM, PENNSYLVANIA (June 24, 2019) – It was a dream weekend for Dakota Dickerson of San Diego in F3 Americas Championship Powered by Honda. During the midseason event at Pittsburgh International Race Complex, the Global Racing Group pilot dominated the triple-round of racing, finishing the weekend with three wins, two track records, three pole-positions and the fastest time in each of the three race sessions.
The hat trick marked Dickerson’s fifth victory of the season, jolting the reigning F4 U.S. champion to first place in the season long points championship. Continue reading DICKERSON WINS BIG IN PITTSBURGH
Rachel Meyer landed her second final round of the 2019 season at the Nitro on the Bayou, NHRA Central Regional event held at No Problem Raceway in Belle Rose, Louisiana. The Randy Meyer Racing Team has previously won this event with driver Megan Meyer in 2017, starting the streak of having a female win the race in the Top Alcohol Dragster category.
Rachel began the weekend from the no. 1 qualifying position, running a 5.30 ET at 272 mph in the final session on Friday night. With only 5 cars entered for the 8-car field, Rachel had a bye run in round one of eliminations, while Megan in the NGK Spark Plugs dragster, who qualified no. 2 with a 5.35 ET, had to face Terry Schmidt. Terry had issues with the car after the burnout, and was pushed off the track, leaving Megan with a bye run as well. Both girls ran a 5.31 ET to move on. Continue reading Rachel Meyer Takes All on The Bayou
Top Fuel — Steve Torrence, 3.832 seconds, 323.27 mph ARP Car def. Pat Dakin, 3.909 seconds, 301.40 mph.
Funny Car — Bob Tasca III, Ford Mustang, 4.383, 245.09 def. Jack Beckman, Dodge Charger, 11.764, 77.85.
Pro Stock — Chris McGaha, Chevy Camaro, 6.620, 210.11 def. Alex Laughlin, Camaro, 6.668, 208.75.
Pro Stock Motorcycle — Andrew Hines, Harley-Davidson, 6.895, 196.99 def. Eddie Krawiec, Harley-Davidson, 6.967, 196.64.
Pro Modified — Khalid alBalooshi, Chevy Camaro, 5.765, 259.01 def. Jose Gonzalez, Camaro, 5.801, 258.81.
Top Alcohol Dragster — Troy Coughlin Jr., 5.266, 278.40 ARP Car def. Will Smith, 5.564, 275.51.
Top Alcohol Funny Car — Sean Bellemeur, Chevy Camaro, 5.476, 270.92 def. Ray Drew, Ford Mustang, 5.600, 262.79.
Factory Stock Showdown — Drew Skillman, Ford Mustang, 7.921, 173.34 def. Bill Skillman, Mustang, 7.931, 173.25.
ScottRods AA Gassers — Mike Kalinowski, Austin, 5.785, 101.76 def. Ed Beaumont, Chevy Corvette, 6.103, 116.90.
Menard Finishes 22nd At Sonoma
June 23, 2019
Paul Menard and the No. 21 Menards/Richmond Ford Mustang had a good run going early in Sunday’s 350-kilometer race on the road course at Sonoma Raceway, but a mid-race spin dealt them a setback they weren’t able to overcome and they wound up 22nd at the finish.
Menard started Sunday’s race, run on the track’s old layout which featured the Carousel turn and an additional half mile in overall length, from 24th place.
He moved up five positions in the opening 12 laps and continued to move up throughout the first 20-lap stage. Between positions gained on the track and others picked up when drivers ahead of him made early pit stops, Menard finished the stage in ninth place, earning two bonus points. Continue reading Menard Finishes 22nd At Sonoma
Troy Coughlin Jr. puts JEGS Mail Order in Norwalk winner’s circle with big Top Alcohol Dragster victory
NORWALK, Ohio (June 23) — Troy Coughlin Jr. realized a lifelong dream Sunday by earning his first Top Alcohol Dragster NHRA national event victory in his home state of Ohio. Coughlin cruised past Will Smith in the final to cap off a perfect weekend where he parlayed a dominating No. 1 qualifying effort into his seventh national-level Wally.
“This is all a kid from Ohio could ask for,” said Coughlin, who was runner-up at this event one year ago. “Having my wife Brenna, my mom (Michelle Shelly), my dad (Troy Sr.), Pappy (grandfather Jeg Coughlin Sr.), my uncle Jeg (Coughlin), aunt Samantha (Coughlin) and my goddaughter Carly all here, it’s just so special. Continue reading Troy Coughlin Jr. puts JEGS Mail Order in Norwalk winner’s circle with big Top Alcohol Dragster victory
Austin Dillon and the Dow Coatings Team Show Grit All Weekend At Sonoma Raceway
“It’s been a long weekend in the Dow Coatings Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, but the good news is we learned a lot that we can take back to Welcome and use in preparation for future trips to Sonoma Raceway. We fell behind in practice and just never recovered. During the race, I was just hanging on the best I could but it was difficult because the Dow Coatings Chevrolet was plowing tight. Who knows, maybe if we would have utilized a different strategy we could have gained a few positions at the finish, but the main issue is definitely working on our cars and on my skills as a road course racer. This race is over and we’re focused on Chicagoland Speedway now.”
-Austin Dillon
Daniel Hemric and RCR’s Poppy Bank Chevrolet Team Gain 10 Positions to Earn Top-15 Finish in First Sonoma Raceway Start
“I thought we did a great job of making the most of our day here at Sonoma Raceway. We didn’t have track position to start the race, but Luke Lambert did a great job of not worrying about points and trying to get us track position instead. Every time we did it we gained four or five spots. I’m proud of everyone on this No. 8 team and this Poppy Bank Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for sticking with me all weekend. We got better every lap and that’s what our first road race as a group is all about. We’ll regroup and go to Chicagoland Speedway and try to continue to get better.”
-Daniel Hemric
Beckman Runner-Up in Mopar-powered Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat at Norwalk
· Jack Beckman powers Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Funny Car to third 2019 final at Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio
· DSR driver Tommy Johnson, Jr. races Mopar-powered Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Funny Car to sixth semifinal of 2019
· Leah Pritchett charges Mopar Dodge Top Fuel Dragster to semifinals
· Halfway through the 2019 season, Dodge//SRT Mopar drivers hold three of the top five positions in the Funny Car standings
· Four Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Funny Cars advance to the quarterfinals
· Reigning Factory Stock Showdown champion Leah Pritchett qualifies Mopar Dodge Challenger Drag Pak 13th, bows out in first round
· More info on Mopar in NHRA available at http://blog.mopar.com
· Dodge Garage, a digital content hub for muscle car and race enthusiasts, features highlights from NHRA season Continue reading Beckman Runner-Up in Mopar-powered Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat at Norwalk
CHEVROLET RACING IN NATIONAL HOT ROD ASSOCIATION
SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT NHRA NATIONALS
SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT MOTORSPORTS PARK IN NORWALK, OH
POST-RACE RECAP AND WINNER TRANSCRIPT
SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2019
Chevrolet adds to season total with Pro Stock win
Chris McGaha earns eighth career Pro Stock victory
John Force Racing teammates are 1-2 in Funny Car standings
Brittany Force is No. 1 Top Fuel qualifier in Chevrolet dragster
NORWALK, Ohio (June 23, 2019) – Chris McGaha won his first National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) race in nearly a year by claiming the Pro Stock victory in the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.
McGaha recorded a pass of 6.620 seconds at 210.11 mph to outdistance Alex Laughlin (Havoline Chevrolet Camaro SS) in the final round of the seventh of 18 Pro Stock races this season.
“That’s probably the first time I’ve won crew chiefing it myself, so it’s kind of special. We overcame a lot this weekend – broke two motors – but I guess our luck changed today,” said McGaha, the No. 3 qualifier in the Harlow Sammons of Odessa Chevrolet Camaro SS. “I took the same car up there all four rounds and it just kept repeating and repeating. If the crew chief is doing his job, the driver needs to do his and here we are.”
McGaha, who picked up his eighth career Pro Stock win, last won in July 2018 at Epping, New Hampshire. Prior to breaking through at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park, the resident of Odessa, Texas, had not advanced past the second round.
John Force’s consistent season continued with a No. 2 qualifier spot and semifinal appearance in Funny Car competition. The 16-time NHRA Funny Car champion, driving the PEAK Coolant & Motor Oil/BlueDEF Chevrolet Camaro SS, has advanced to at least the semifinals in eight of the 12 races. In the first round of eliminations, Force faced Cruz Pedregon for the 106th time – the most of any competitors in all classes. Force laid down a 3.937-second pass – the best of race day – and picked up his 72nd victory over Pedregon.
Force, runner-up the previous week at Bristol (Tennessee), remains second to teammate Robert Hight in the championship standings. Hight, the No. 10 qualifier driving the Auto Club of Southern California Camaro SS, dropped a cylinder and lost in the first round for only the second time this season. Hight has 49 career Funny Car victories at 22 racetracks but Norwalk is not one.
Brittany Force drove the Advance Auto Parts Chevrolet dragster to the No. 1 qualifier spot for the fourth time this season and 14th time in her Top Fuel career and advanced to the semifinals on race day. Force, the 2017 Top Fuel champion, lost to 2018 champion and current points leader Steve Torrence.
Teammate Austin Prock, the No. 11 qualifier in the Montana Brand/Rocky Mountain Twist Chevrolet dragster, fell in the first round.
David Barton of Robesonia, Pennsylvania, driving a Chevrolet COPO Camaro, lost in the semifinals of the fifth round of the SAM Tech.edu NHRA Factory Stock Showdown. Barton is the 2017 series champion. NHRA announced that the Factory Stock Showdown field will expand to 32 cars for the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals on August 28-September 2 in Indianapolis.
Because of recent significant rainfall, some pit areas of Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park were not fit for use during the weekend, so Super Stock and Stock Eliminator among other classes did not compete.
After a week off, the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season continues with the NHRA New England Nationals in Epping, New Hampshire.
An interview with Pro Stock winner CHRIS MCGAHA, HARLOW SAMMONS RACING, HARLOW SAMMONS OF ODESSA CHEVROLET CAMARO SS (No. 3 qualifier; eighth career victory, first this season):
HOW DOES THAT WIN FEEL?
“That’s probably the first time I’ve won crew chiefing it myself, so it’s kind of special. We overcame a lot – broke two motors – but I guess our luck changed today.”
YOU GOT BETTER WHEN IT MATTERED. HOW DID YOU DO IT?
“I think it’s luck. Lights have been really bad for me the last year. I’ve been working on it really hard. I had the crew chief personnel change and have been doing it all myself and have been struggling. But we overcame it today. I took the same car up there all four rounds and it just kept repeating and repeating. If the crew chief is doing his job, the driver needs to do his and here we are.”
WALK US THROUGH YOUR RACE DAY.
“Started with a bad light in the first round and probably should have gotten trailored by Wally Stroupe after that bad light, but somehow we got back around him. The second round I was a little better on the tree. I had no idea he shook (tires) because I just didn’t see him. For the semis, we just kept taking the same car up there much like a bracket racer would do. I botched the burnout really bad and I’m sure everybody thought we were done. I thought I had done enough damage to the clutch that I had better just stage the thing at this point. I staged it and thought it’s either going to go or it’s not. It was a dice roll. Low and behold I took it to the line and let it rip. Next thing I knew we won that round and were going to the finals. I kept doing the same thing, the basic service, and kept dragging the same car up there.”
THE NEXT TIME WE SEE YOU IS THE BEGINNING OF THE SWING.
“Yes. Denver, and you have to change so much up at Denver that it’s definitely luck (to win). A totally unique tune-up, especially the gearing. You have to almost learn how to drive again.”
THE 18-RACE SCHEDULE, ARE YOU FINDING IT TO BE A POSITIVE?
“I was not going to run but 16 or 18 myself anyway; I have other obligations. It’s been kind of nice because I started some new project this year in the oil fields. Also, not going to Bristol between Chicago and here, I really sat down and wore out a notebook and a calculator really looking at my set-up and I think it paid off.”
CHEVROLET FROM THE COCKPIT
TOP FUEL:
BRITTANY FORCE, JOHN FORCE RACING, ADVANCE AUTO PARTS CHEVROLET DRAGSTER (No. 1 qualifier; fell in semifinals): “Overall, an awesome weekend for this Advance team in Norwalk. I thought that we were going to get past that semifinal round and take it to the final. We stayed after Bristol to do some testing and really turn this car around. The team is pumped up, we’re feeling good, we moved up in points and we made it to the semis. Very happy and we all get a weekend off before going into Epping (New Hampshire) and we did what we wanted. We ended on a pretty good high note.”
AUSTIN PROCK, JOHN FORCE RACING, MONTANA BRAND/ROCKY MOUNTAIN TWIST CHEVROLET DRAGSTER (No. 11 qualifier; fell in first round): “It was a tough break this morning. We were fourth best of the session and had a really good light. If we combined those together, we would have beat anyone in the session but Terry (McMillen). We ran good, that’s one good note on the day. I know it doesn’t show on Sunday but if you look at incrementals and its consistency, it’s the best it’s ever been. We’re going to stay tomorrow and test. It’s going to be overcast and cool so the track should be really good.”
FUNNY CAR:
ROBERT HIGHT, JOHN FORCE RACING, AUTO CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHEVROLET CAMARO SS (No. 10 qualifier; fell in first round): “We switched cars yesterday and like with everything this Auto Club team does, we’ll get it figured out and get this thing back in the winner’s circle. I’m not really worried and having Jimmy Prock and Chris Cunningham leading things, I’m confident. We have a week off before heading to Epping and it gives us all time to regroup and we’ll be ready to get after it. It will be good.”
JOHN FORCE, JOHN FORCE RACING, PEAK COOLANT & MOTOR OIL CHEVROLET CAMARO SS (No. 2 qualifier; fell in semifinals): “It wasn’t a bad weekend for the PEAK team. We made it to the semis but I’m learning and we’re still working out the bugs. There’s not much I can say except that it’s coming, sooner or later. Brittany made it to the semis with Advance Auto Parts, so I’m proud of her for that. Robert and Auto Club, and Austin with Montana Brand / Rocky Mountain Twist were out early but I know they’ll get things figured out. I’m proud of all our teams and we’ll all be ready for the next one.”
PRO STOCK:
DERIC KRAMER, KB RACING, AMERICAN ETHANOL CHEVROLET CAMARO SS (No. 1 qualifier; fell in first round): “We looked at every run we made (in qualifying) and every one of them looked like it could have been a little better. Ultimately, that’s out goal weather we qualify No. 1 or No. 16. We want to make sure our runs are the best they can be. We (KB team) come out here with the same power and we all have the understanding of what everyone’s doing. We come out here each and every week expecting that we’re going to have to race each other at some point and we kind of know you just have to be better on that particular day.”
JASON LINE, KB RACING, SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT CHEVROLET CAMARO SS (No. 4 qualifier; fell in second round: “That was not the way I saw that round going, but that’s certainly something you have to put behind you, and that’s what I intend to do. All you can do is try to be better. The good news is that we know our Summit Racing Chevrolet Camaros are fast. We didn’t get to show that today, but you better believe that we’re going to keep making these KB Racing Pro Stock cars better. Today wasn’t a great day, but we have to thank everyone from Summit Racing for welcoming us, supporting us, and cheering for us whether we win or lose.”
GREG ANDERSON, SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT CHEVROLET CAMARO SS (No. 6 qualifier; fell in second round): “That’s a disappointing end to the day for us. We really wanted to put a Summit Racing Chevy Camaro in the winner’s circle today. We really thought we would, too, because we had some great race cars. Unfortunately, things didn’t happen as we thought they would. But we were fast this weekend, and we have to put our focus on the next race now. We’ve got a little bit of time before the Western Swing, and that just means more time to prepare. We want to turn this disappointing weekend around right away, and the only way to do it is to keep our noses to the grindstone. We just have to get right back to work.”
JEG COUGHLIN JR., ELITE MOTORSPORTS, JEGS.COM ELITE PERFORMANCE CHEVROLET CAMARO SS (No. 8 qualifier, fell in semifinals): “It’s already been a fantastic birthday (49th) with a good majority of my family here. There’s nothing better than racing in Ohio and seeing all the yellow and black up in the grandstands and all over the pits. So many people have been gracious enough to wish us good luck and it’s fun to roll through the pits and here all the ‘JEGS’ cheers.”
BO BUTNER, KB RACING, JIM BUTNER AUTO SALES CHEVROLET CAMARO SS (No. 10 qualifier; fell in semifinals): “We had a good weekend here at the Summit Racing Nationals, and I’m really proud to represent Summit. We did good in the Factory Stock Showdown car, and our Pro Stock Chevy Camaro got better – everybody struggled that round. Denver will be different, but I look for us to be better on the Western Swing than we were here. I want to say congratulations to Chris (McGaha, winner). He’s been in a slump, and he deserves to win.”
SHANE TUCKER, TUCKER RACING, AUZMET ARCHITECTURAL/STRUCTGLASS CHEVROLET CAMARO SS (No. 14 qualifier; fell in first round): “We were racing with a brand new to us, Chevrolet Camaro this weekend. We got the car from Drew Skillman but we put our motor under the hood and there was a considerable weight difference. Our motor is heavier and we had to work all weekend to deal with the weigh transfer. That one element is so important on these race cars. We did have a good handle on it by this morning.”
MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
SONOMA RACEWAY
TOYOTA / SAVE MART 350
TEAM CHEVY RACE NOTES & QUOTES
JUNE 23, 2019
TOP TEAM CHEVY UNOFFICIAL RACE RESULTS:
POS. DRIVER
10th Kyle Larson, No. 42 Credit One Bank Camaro ZL1
12th Jimmie Johnson, No. 48 Ally Camaro ZL1
13th Kurt Busch, No. 1 Monster Energy Camaro ZL1
14th Alex Bowman, No. 88 Axalta Camaro ZL1
15th Daniel Hemric, No. 8 Poppy Bank Camaro ZL1
TOP FIVE UNOFFICIAL RACE RESULTS:
POS. DRIVER
1st Martin Truex Jr. (Toyota)
2nd Kyle Busch (Toyota)
3rd Ryan Blaney (Ford)
4th Matt DiBenedetto (Toyota)
5th Denny Hamlin (Toyota)
The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season continues next weekend at Chicagoland Speedway with the Camping World 400 on Sunday, June 30th at 3 p.m. ET. Live coverage can be found on NBCSN, NBC Sports Gold, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Sonoma–Post Race
BRITTANY FORCE AND ADVANCE AUTO PARTS MOVE TO NO. 3 IN THE
NHRA MELLO YELLO POINTS STANDINGS
NORWALK, Ohio (June 23, 2019) — Brittany Force and the Advance Auto Parts Top Fuel dragster team leave the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals sitting third in the NHRA Mello Yello points standings. With six races until the Countdown to the Championship, NHRA’s six race playoffs, Force made the jump into the top three by powering her David Grubnic and Mac Savage tuned dragster to a semi-final finish at Summit Motorsports Park.
Starting race day from the No. 1 qualifier spot for the fourth time this season, Brittany Force and the Advance Auto Parts team laid down a 3.735-second pass at 332.59 mph on a solo run in the first session after Lex Joon’s chutes deployed before the start. Force was paired against Billy Torrence in the quarterfinals where both drivers smoked the tires and had to pedal their way to the finish. Force was able to turn on the win light when she ran 4.431-seconds and 248.61 mph bettering Torrence’s 6.220 at 162.49. Continue reading BRITTANY FORCE AND ADVANCE AUTO PARTS MOVE TO NO. 3 IN THE NHRA MELLO YELLO POINTS STANDINGS
Jeg Coughlin Jr. almost gives himself the ultimate birthday present in home state
NORWALK, Ohio (June 23) — Five-time Pro Stock world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. almost managed to give himself the ultimate birthday present Sunday at the NHRA national event in Northwest Ohio but came up just a little short in a rare semifinal pedaling contest with Elite Motorsports teammate Alex Laughlin.
With temperatures soaring at the Bader family’s beautiful facility, both men found themselves losing traction just off the launch and after a moment of hesitation when they each realized the race was still on, the two tried desperately to get their cars under control and reach the finish line. Ultimately, Laughlin was able to calm his car first, limping over with a winning 8.794 to Coughlin’s 9.330.
“He blew my birthday candles out,” Coughlin said with a laugh. “There’s not a whole lot of pedaling contests in Pro Stock because it’s so rare for both cars to lose traction at the hit like that but, obviously, being teammates and all, his car is set-up very similarly to mine and we got the same result.
Continue reading Jeg Coughlin Jr. almost gives himself the ultimate birthday present in home state
Rossi, Honda Reign at Road America
• Alexander Rossi dominates REV Group Grand Prix for second win of 2019
• Closes to within seven points of championship lead
• Graham Rahal runs fourth, Scott Dixon fifth in close battle
ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (June 23, 2019) – Alexander Rossi dominated today’s REV Group Grand Prix at Road America, leading every lap but one to crush the 23-car NTT IndyCar Series field for his second win of 2019, bringing him within seven points of the drivers’ championship lead. Honda increased its lead in the Manufacturers’ Championship contest while scoring its fifth win of the season. Continue reading Rossi, Honda Reign at Road America