Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Charlotte All-Star Race–Jimmie Johnson

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY
MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR ALL-STAR RACE
TEAM CHEVY PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
MAY 17, 2019

JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 ALLY PATRIOTIC CAMARO ZL1 met with media and discussed his multiple wins at Charlotte Motor Speedway, the rules package change for the All-Star race, the tribute paid to service men and women on Memorial Day, his visit to Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and more. Full Transcript: Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Charlotte All-Star Race–Jimmie Johnson →

Chevrolet Racing

Dale Earnhardt Jr. To Drive 2019 Corvette Grand Sport Pace Car, Lead Field to Green Flag of 103rd Indianapolis 500 Presented by Gainbridge

Dale Earnhardt Jr. To Drive 2019 Corvette Grand Sport Pace Car,
Lead Field to Green Flag of 103rd Indianapolis 500 Presented by Gainbridge

INDIANAPOLIS, Friday, May 17, 2019 – Racing legend and NBC Sports motorsports analyst Dale Earnhardt Jr. will drive the 2019 Corvette Grand Sport Official Pace Car for the 103rd Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge, leading 33 drivers to the green flag Sunday, May 26 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Earnhardt will perform a dual role during “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” which starts at 12:30 p.m. (ET). Along with driving the Pace Car, Earnhardt will serve as an NBC Sports commentator for the network’s first live telecast of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” Continue reading Dale Earnhardt Jr. To Drive 2019 Corvette Grand Sport Pace Car, Lead Field to Green Flag of 103rd Indianapolis 500 Presented by Gainbridge →

Lucas Oil Off Road Racing

Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series Heads South of the Border for Round 3 Action

Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series
Heads South of the Border for Round 3 Action
The Rockstar Energy Battle South of The Border Descends Upon
Estero Beach Resort for Two Days of Short Course Excitement
CORONA, Calif. (May 17, 2019) – The Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, presented by GEICO, will make its lone international stop of the season with two action-packed days of high-flying, short course racing in picturesque Estero Beach in Ensenada, Mexico. The fifth annual Rockstar Energy Battle South of the Border Presented by Lucas Oil takes place on Saturday, May 18th and Sunday, May 19th where the Baja International Short Course at Estero Beach will delight fans and challenge racers with a seven-turn, jump-filled course that is sure to produce some of the closest racing of the season.
The Baja Peninsula is well known amongst off road motorsports fans and provides an appropriate setting for one the most intense rounds of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series. Various classes of trucks and buggies will compete in front of thousands of fans that flock to the coastal resort to take in world-class racing and experience the relaxing oceanfront setting of Estero Beach. The first daytime race of the series will allow drivers and teams to shine under the bright Mexican sun when the green flag flies in front of the blue Pacific! Continue reading Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series Heads South of the Border for Round 3 Action →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Indianapolis 500 Day 3 Practice

CHEVROLET RACING IN THE NTT INDYCAR SERIES
103RD RUNNING OF THE INDIANAPOLIS 500
INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DAY 3 PRACTICE RECAP
MAY 13, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS (May 16, 2019) – Mother Nature threw the checkered flag early on Day Three of practice and preparation for the 103rd running of the Indianapolis 500. Se
Severe thunderstorms brought on-track activities to a halt approximately an hour and half early. Continue reading Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Indianapolis 500 Day 3 Practice →

John Force Racing

AUSTIN PROCK LOOKS AHEAD WITH CONFIDENCE GOING INTO THE VIRGINIA NHRA NATIONALS

AUSTIN PROCK LOOKS AHEAD WITH CONFIDENCE GOING INTO THE
VIRGINIA NHRA NATIONALS
DINWIDDIE, Va. (May 15, 2019) — Austin Prock and the Montana Brand / Rocky Mountain Twist Top Fuel dragster team are making their way to the Virginia NHRA Nationals, the eighth event on the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season schedule, sitting inside the top 10 of the NHRA Mello Yello points standings.

In a close side-by-side race during the first round of the recent NHRA Southern Nationals, Prock and the Montana Brand / Rocky Mountain Twist team laid down a 3.849-second pass at 321.42 mph that was only narrowly bettered by three-thousandths of a second. The strong first round effort came after Prock made a move from the 15th qualifying position to 11th during a rain hindered two days of qualifying that only allowed a single try in each lane. Although it was his fourth first-round exit, Prock has continued to boost his rookie resume. The first-year driver has three second-round finishes and a career-best elapsed time of 3.699-seconds and speed of 334.15 mph. Continue reading AUSTIN PROCK LOOKS AHEAD WITH CONFIDENCE GOING INTO THE VIRGINIA NHRA NATIONALS →

Cruz Pedregon

Cruz Pedregon–Richmond Advance

NHRA® Team Report
NHRA Virginia Nationals – Dinwiddie, VA
Pre-Race Report

Cruz Pedregon and team are headed to Virginia Motorsports Park and ready for another win at the Virginia Nationals. “We really feel like we’ve gotten any bad mojo out of our system and it will be fun to be back on the track again, especially since this race has been a winner for us before,” says Cruz. “We were glad to return to Richmond last year since there’d been a 10 year hiatus, and the second year back should be a good one for us. We’re ready to put on a good show for everyone in the stands, and fans streaming the race online or watching on FOX Sports.” Continue reading Cruz Pedregon–Richmond Advance →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NHRA–Richmond Advance

CHEVROLET AT RICHMOND

What: Virginia NHRA Nationals
When: Friday, May 17-Sunday, May 19
Where: Virginia Motorsports Park, Richmond, Virginia
TV: FS1 will telecast eliminations and finals at 7:30 p.m. ET May 19

Chevrolet ready to ramp up the excitement at Virginia track
Team Chevy Pro Stock racers, who have swept the four races, return to action

DETROIT (May 15, 2019) – Nearly seven weeks have passed since Bo Butner drove his Chevrolet Camaro SS to victory at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NHRA–Richmond Advance →

John Force Racing

JOHN FORCE TO SHOW OFF HERCULINER COLORS WITH PEAK AT VIRGINIA NHRA NATIONALS

JOHN FORCE TO SHOW OFF HERCULINER COLORS WITH PEAK AT
VIRGINIA NHRA NATIONALS
DINWIDDIE, Va. (May 15, 2019) — Sitting third in the NHRA Mello Yello points standings, Funny Car legend John Force and the PEAK Coolant and Motor Oil Chevy Camaro SS Funny Car team are gearing up for the Virginia NHRA Nationals looking to build upon their progress.

Force and the Brian Corradi and Danny Hood tuned PEAK Chevy Camaro team have been hard at work to stay fast and consistent as they race towards the driving veteran’s 150th win. With four semi-final finishes, one No. 1 qualifier and three quarterfinal appearances under their belt, it’s not far out of reach. At the recent Southern Nationals in Commerce, Ga., Force secured the No. 3 qualifying spot and exited in the second round to rival Ron Capps, making it his first side-by-side race day loss to someone other than teammate Robert Hight his season. Continue reading JOHN FORCE TO SHOW OFF HERCULINER COLORS WITH PEAK AT VIRGINIA NHRA NATIONALS →

John Force Racing

ROBERT HIGHT AND AUTO CLUB EAGER FOR SUCCESS AT VIRGINIA NHRA NATIONALS

ROBERT HIGHT AND AUTO CLUB EAGER FOR SUCCESS AT
VIRGINIA NHRA NATIONALS
DINWIDDIE, Va. (May 15, 2019) — Points leader Robert Hight and the Automobile Club of Southern California Chevy Camaro SS Funny Car team are headed to the NHRA Virginia Nationals motivated to keep the momentum and secure their fourth win of the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season.

With a No. 1 qualifier and victory at the Winternationals to kick-off the season, it’s no question success has been at the forefront for the two-time Funny Car world champion. Since then, Hight and the Auto Club team have continued the upward momentum adding two wins, four No. 1 qualifiers and one runner-up finish. Continue reading ROBERT HIGHT AND AUTO CLUB EAGER FOR SUCCESS AT VIRGINIA NHRA NATIONALS →

John Force Racing

ROBERT HIGHT AND AUTO CLUB EAGER FOR SUCCESS AT VIRGINIA NHRA NATIONALS

ROBERT HIGHT AND AUTO CLUB EAGER FOR SUCCESS AT
VIRGINIA NHRA NATIONALS
DINWIDDIE, Va. (May 15, 2019) — Points leader Robert Hight and the Automobile Club of Southern California Chevy Camaro SS Funny Car team are headed to the NHRA Virginia Nationals motivated to keep the momentum and secure their fourth win of the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season.

With a No. 1 qualifier and victory at the Winternationals to kick-off the season, it’s no question success has been at the forefront for the two-time Funny Car world champion. Since then, Hight and the Auto Club team have continued the upward momentum adding two wins, four No. 1 qualifiers and one runner-up finish. Continue reading ROBERT HIGHT AND AUTO CLUB EAGER FOR SUCCESS AT VIRGINIA NHRA NATIONALS →

Wood Brothers

Menard Expecting A High-Intensity All-Star Weekend

Menard Expecting A High-Intensity All-Star Weekend

May 15, 2019

Paul Menard says he expects he and the No. 21 Menards/Knauf Insulation team will have a low-pressure but high-intensity Monster Energy All-Star Race weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

He and the Menards/Knauf team will start their weekend by competing in the Monster Energy Open, with hopes of advancing into the All-Star race by winning one of that race’s three Stages. One driver also will make the main event by a fan vote, so Menard’s fans should go to NASCAR.com and vote by noon on Friday. He was in the top 10 in the fan vote late last week. Continue reading Menard Expecting A High-Intensity All-Star Weekend →

John Force Racing

BRITTANY FORCE AND ADVANCE AUTO PARTS FIRED UP FOR VIRGINIA NHRA NATIONALS

BRITTANY FORCE AND ADVANCE AUTO PARTS FIRED UP FOR
VIRGINIA NHRA NATIONALS
DINWIDDIE, Va. (May 15, 2019) — Brittany Force and the Advance Auto Parts team are headed to the Virginia NHRA Nationals fueled by their consistent performance that’s earned them a spot at the top of their category just eight races into the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season schedule.

Force and the Advance Auto Parts team led the pack at the recent NHRA Southern Nationals in Commerce, Ga. She took the No. 1 spot after putting up a 3.720-second pass at 319.52 mph during Friday’s qualifying under the lights. It was her third No. 1 qualifier of the season and first at the facility. Force swept her way to her third final round appearance with three stellar runs in the .80s but fell short of taking home the Wally to reigning world champion Steve Torrance who tallied his second consecutive victory. Continue reading BRITTANY FORCE AND ADVANCE AUTO PARTS FIRED UP FOR VIRGINIA NHRA NATIONALS →

Gary Scelzi Motorsports

Giovanni Scelzi Maneuvers to Top 10 During World of Outlaws Race at Eldora

Giovanni Scelzi Maneuvers to Top 10 During World of Outlaws Race at Eldora

Inside Line Promotions – ROSSBURG, Ohio (May 14, 2019) – Giovanni Scelzi earned a top-10 finish last Friday at Eldora Speedway, marking his best-ever result during a World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series race at the half-mile oval.

Scelzi guided the Bernie Steubgen owned sprint car to the seventh quickest qualifying time in his group as the 49 drivers were split into two groups. Scelzi then finished where he started – third – in a heat race to lock into the 14th starting position in the A Main. Continue reading Giovanni Scelzi Maneuvers to Top 10 During World of Outlaws Race at Eldora →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Indy 500- Practice 2

CHEVROLET RACING IN THE NTT INDYCAR SERIES
103RD RUNNING OF THE INDIANAPOLIS 500
INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DAY 2 PRACTICE RECAP
MAY 15, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS (May 15, 2019) – Day 2 of practice in preparation for the 103rd running of the Indianapolis 500 has concluded with Team Chevy driver Josef Newgarden, No. 22 Shell V Power Team Penske Chevrolet posting the fastest lap of the day – 228.856 mph. Spencer Pigot, No.21 AutoGeek Ed Carpenter Racing Chevrolet and Helio Castroneves, No. 3 Pennzoil Team Penske Chevrolet posted the third and fifth fastest speeds respectively. Continue reading Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Indy 500- Practice 2 →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–All Star Race Advance

TEAM CHEVY ADVANCE
MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR ALL-STAR RACE
CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA
MAY 18, 2019

BOWTIE BULLETS:

POSITIVES OF THREE IN A ROW:
Alex Bowman, driving the No. 88 Axalta Camaro ZL1, has been the runner-up the past three races – a successful but frustrating stretch. Thirteen others in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series modern era have had three consecutive second-place finishes, most recently by Team Chevy driver Kyle Larson in 2017. Bowman is the first driver in NASCAR Cup Series history to record three runner-up finishes before claiming his inaugural win. He’s entered in the Monster Energy Open and is among the drivers eligible for the All-Star Race via fan vote. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–All Star Race Advance →

Gary Scelzi Motorsports

Dominic Scelzi Set for Lincoln Debut Before Tackling Peter Murphy Classic

Dominic Scelzi Set for Lincoln Debut Before Tackling Peter Murphy Classic

Inside Line Promotions – ROSSBURG, Ohio (May 14, 2019) – Dominic Scelzi has four races scheduled in two states across the country from each other this week.

Scelzi will pilot his family owned No. 41s on Wednesday when he makes his debut at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pa., during the Gettysburg Clash presented by Drydene with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series. Continue reading Dominic Scelzi Set for Lincoln Debut Before Tackling Peter Murphy Classic →

Jegs Racing

Brother/sister combo Paige & Troy Coughlin Jr. braced for 13th Cavalcade of Stars

Brother/sister combo Paige & Troy Coughlin Jr.
braced for 13th Cavalcade of Stars
NORWALK, Ohio (May 14) — Reigning regional champion Troy Coughlin Jr. and his sister Paige Coughlin are bringing a trio of racecars to this weekend’s 13th annual Cavalcade of Stars in their home state of Ohio with high hopes of scoring a win or two in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event. Continue reading Brother/sister combo Paige & Troy Coughlin Jr. braced for 13th Cavalcade of Stars →

King of the West

KING OF THE WEST-NARC SPRINT CARS CHASE BIG PETER MURPHY CLASSIC PAYDAY

KING OF THE WEST-NARC SPRINT CARS CHASE BIG PETER MURPHY CLASSIC PAYDAY

5/14/19 – Jim Allen, Sacramento, CA … The winged 410 sprint car teams of the King of the West-NARC Fujitsu Racing Series will be focused on claiming a stout $11,000 payday at Saturday’s (May 18th) Sixth Annual Peter Murphy Classic. This marks the second night of a popular two-day open wheel racing event that also features the Sprint Car Challenge Tour 360’s and USAC West Coast wingless 360’s sprint cars at the exciting Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare.
Continue reading KING OF THE WEST-NARC SPRINT CARS CHASE BIG PETER MURPHY CLASSIC PAYDAY →

Richard Childress Racing

RCR Event Preview – All-Star Race

Four All-Star Wins for RCR … Richard Childress Racing has won four Monster Energy All-Star races with drivers Kevin Harvick (20017) and Dale Earnhardt (1987, 1990 and 1993). Earnhardt’s 1987 All-Star victory included the legendary “Pass in the Grass.”

RCR in the MENCS … In 2,945 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series starts dating back to 1969, RCR has amassed 50 pole awards,108 wins, 489 top-five finishes and 1,071 top-10 finishes, with an average starting position of 17.7 and an average finishing position of 16.2. RCR has earned 15 total championships (six Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series championships with Earnhardt in 1986, ’87, ’90, ’91, ’93 and ’94, six NASCAR Xfinity Series titles, two NASCAR Camping World Truck Series titles and one ARCA Menards Series title) and was the first organization to win titles in NASCAR’s three national series.
Continue reading RCR Event Preview – All-Star Race →

Richard Childress Racing

RCR Post Race Report – Digital Ally 400

Austin Dillon Fights Tough-Handling No. 3 American Ethanol Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 at Kansas Speedway

“We have a lot of studying and work to do on this No. 3 team, but I’m proud of everyone’s efforts and I know we will get there. We just battled handling issues all weekend long. We started the race loose on entry in turns 3 and 4, and too tight at the bottom of the track. Danny Stockman and the team worked hard all race to make adjustments to the American Ethanol Chevrolet, but our night really suffered when we were bit by a caution flag with about 50 laps remaining. We beat the leaders off pit road but a scoring miscue caused us to lose a lap that we never gained back. We fought back to a 17th-place finish. We’re heading to Charlotte Motor Speedway next and that’s been a strong place for us in the past so I’m ready to get there and represent RCR at our home track.”

-Austin Dillon

Daniel Hemric Records Top-20 Finish with Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet at Kansas Speedway

“On the initial run to start the race we were too tight on the short run and way too tight in traffic. Every run after that Luke Lambert and all the guys on this crew got this No. 8 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet better and better. I thought we were making gains and just got caught with that caution in the middle of green flag pit stops. We had pitted early to try and get track position but that caution came out and trapped us two laps down. We took the wave around, got one of those laps back and from that point on we just tried to race those cars on our lap and get as many positions as possible. We would have liked to have finished better than 18th, but I am proud that these guys never gave up and we got the Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet better and better each run. I’m looking forward to getting back home to Charlotte for the next two weeks. Hopefully, we can race our way into the All-Star Race through the Open, but if not I hope all the fans out there show their support for this No. 8 team in the fan vote.”

-Daniel Hemric

Tyler Reddick Claims a Top-10 Finish in Tame the Beast Camaro ZL1 at Kansas Speedway in Second Cup Series Race

“Well, that was a memorable night for the No. 31 Tame The Beast Chevrolet Camaro ZL1! I really appreciate all the hard work from everyone at RCR this weekend. We had a good car, definitely a long run car, and that played to our advantage. As the top line came in throughout the night, I was able to run well up there. Our Tame the Beast Camaro was a little edgy, but handled well for the most part. I got shuffled back on that late race restart, which didn’t do us any favors, but we got another shot at it with the green-white-checkered finish. A top-10 finish in my second Cup outing isn’t bad at all, and I’m looking forward to hopefully having more chances like this in the future.”

-Tyler Reddick

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