Honda Racing

Honda Touring Cars Shine at Circuit of the Americas

Honda Touring Cars Shine at Circuit of the Americas
• Honda Civic Type R TCR makes North American debut with first global podiums
• Ryan Eversley claims third-place finishes in both races of doubleheader race weekend
• Tom O’Gorman starts TCA championship challenge with second and first-place results

AUSTIN, Texas. (March 25, 2018) – RealTime Racing and driver Ryan Eversley recorded the first podiums globally for the new Honda Civic Type R TCR, finishing third in both rounds of Pirelli World Challenge doubleheader race weekend at the Circuit of the Americas. Continue reading Honda Touring Cars Shine at Circuit of the Americas →

Vater Motorsports

Latest News from Monster Jam World Finals XIX

Latest News from Monster Jam World Finals XIX:
The last World Finals ever at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, NV has officially wrapped up and it was nothing short of wild. Unfortunately for Vaters Motorsports, 2018 was simply not our year to bring home another championship.

Matt Cody and Blue Thunder (Double Down Showdown)
Matt took Blue Thunder into the Double Down Showdown racing bracket as the favorite to win his race against Kayla Blood in El Toro Loco. Though he led the entire race through Thunder Alley, the straight away, and the turn, exiting the turn he slapped against the center dirt ramp and caused him to lift from the throttle which allowed Blood to drive around and take the win. Matt’s night ended early but the truck was performing at 100%, and his race was the only upset of round one.
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Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–Martinsville–Postponed

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
STP 500
MARTINSVILLE SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY QUALIFYING RECAP
MARCH 24, 2018

Qualifying for STP 500 Canceled Due to Inclement Weather

MARTINSVILLE, Va. – March 24, 2018 – Qualifying for Sunday’s STP 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (MENCS) race at Martinsville Speedway has been canceled due to inclement weather.

The starting grid has been set per the provisions in the NASCAR rulebook. Starting positions are based on the current Owner’s points.

There will be 18 Camaro ZL1 drivers competing in Sunday’s 500-mile race. Kyle Larson will lead the way for Team Chevy starting in seventh in the No. 42 Credit One Bank Camaro ZL1.

Daytona 500 champion, Austin Dillon, No. 3 American Ethanol Camaro ZL1 will start 12th and 2012 Martinsville Speedway winner, Ryan Newman, No. 31 eBay Motors Camaro ZL1 will start 14th rounding out the Top 15 for Team Chevy.

Rain/Snow started as the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series event began and the forecast does not show any window throughout the remainder of the day.

Martin Truex, Jr. (Toyota) will lead the field to green, Kyle Busch (Toyota) will start second, Joey Logano (Ford) will take the green from the third starting spot, followed by Brad Keselowski (Ford) in fourth and Ryan Blaney (Ford) will start fifth to round out the top five.

The STP 500 is scheduled to begin on Sunday, March 24th at 2 p.m., ET and will be aired live on FoxSports1, MRN and Sirius NASCAR Radio Channel 90.

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Martinsville–Bubba Wallace

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
STP 500
MARTINSVILLE SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
MARCH 24, 2018

DARRELL ‘BUBBA’ WALLACE, JR., NO. 43 STP CAMARO ZL1 met with media and discussed his past success of racing at Martinsville, the challenges of the No. 43 team this season, drumming, celebrities coming to NASCAR races, and much more. Full Transcript:

YOU HAD A TRUCK SERIES WIN HERE IN 2014. HOW DOES WHAT YOU DID THEN TRANSLATE AT THIS LEVEL?
“It translates a lot. It brings back some memories. It’s been three and a half years since I’ve been here. We got in last night about 10:30 and it was pitch black, but I just knew my way like the back of my hand. It’s so cool to be back. I love coming to this place. Always great success. Good racing. And now that I’m here in the Cup series, you’re at the top level so you’re feeling all the nooks & crannies of what goes on with those guys go for each and every day. I remember sitting on pit road or at the time, I was driving for Kyle (Busch), so I’d sit on his hauler and just watch the Cup guys. So now, I’m actually driving the Cup car. So this is a cool moment for sure, coming back, and driving the No. 43 STP Chevrolet for the STP 500. The car looks great. It’s the most bad-ass-looking car here, for sure. I may be a little bias, but I think everybody can agree.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Martinsville–Bubba Wallace →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Martinsville–Jimmie Johnson

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
STP 500
MARTINSVILLE SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
MARCH 24, 2018

JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S FOR PROS CAMARO ZL1 met with media and discussed the challenging weather this weekend at Martinsville, his approach during practice sessions, the progress of the No. 48 team thus far this year, and more. Full Transcript:

YOU’VE HAD NINE CAREER WINS HERE AT MARTINSVILLE. WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO DO TO GET YOUR 10TH?
“I think survive the snowstorm and see what happens with the weather. I don’t know. When it’s warm here, there’s a certain amount of rubber that gets laid down on the track that we all anticipate. With the cooler temps, I think being smart and trying to understand how much the track will change, if much at all, because of the cooler temps and we’ll hopefully have some sun tomorrow. But, that’s really going to be the guessing game as to how the car will change as the race progresses and that’s really based on how much rubber goes down. So, we’ll keep a close eye on that. We’ve had a good record here at judging that stuff. We’re excited to be here at one of my best tracks and looking forward to getting out there.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Martinsville–Jimmie Johnson →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Martinsville–Chase Elliott

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
STP 500
MARTINSVILLE SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
MARCH 24, 2018

CHASE ELLIOTT, NO. 24 NAPA AUTO PARTS CAMARO ZL1, met with members of the media at Martinsville Speedway and discussed the race at Martinsville Speedway in October, his thoughts on his teammate Jimmie Johnson and many other topics. Full Transcript:

TALK ABOUT YOUR THOUGHTS HEADING INTO THIS WEEKEND AT MARTINSVILLE:
“Our last two races here have been much improved over the first couple and we are not real sure why that has been, but it has been a better track for me. This has been one of my worst places and one of the places that I personally feel like I’ve struggled at a lot. So, to have a couple of good runs here the past two races has been nice, encouraging, had a car good enough to compete for a win here last time. We were close this race last year, but definitely better in the fall. So, we learned some things. My emotions are just excited and looking forward to the weekend and an opportunity to go and try and compete for a win.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Martinsville–Chase Elliott →

John Force Racing

JOHN FORCE REMEMBERS STEVE PLUEGER

JOHN FORCE REMEMBERS STEVE PLUEGER
YORBA LINDA, Calif. (March 23, 2018) — Steve Plueger was a drag racing icon who’s passing not only left a big hole in the fabric of the sport itself but also in the hearts of those who knew him most intimately including 16-time NHRA Funny Car Champion John Force.

“My brother Louis, Uncle Beaves (Gene Beaver) and (Steve) Plueger gave me my start,” Force said. “I always dreamed that one day I would drive the Plueger-and-Gyger car like my cousin Dave Condit (who won the 1974 NHRA World Finals at Ontario, Calif., in the Plueger-and-Gyger Mustang).” Continue reading JOHN FORCE REMEMBERS STEVE PLUEGER →

Vater Motorsports

Latest News from Monster Jam World Finals XIX:

Latest News from Monster Jam World Finals XIX:
Today, we unveiled our latest secret project to the world – bringing the legendary Taurus name back into competition! While we did not formally announce yet that it will be competing at select Monster Jam events in the spring, we are building even more anticipation for its official announcement on Saturday afternoon.

We also bought our recently restored Taurus III out for display, to be parked alongside the newest Taurus truck.

Our social media presence has increased drastically ever since our first posting today at 12:00pm EST! The first post received the most likes, comments, shares, and traffic we’ve ever gotten on our Facebook page naturally (without paying to advertise)! We’ve received hundreds of new followers in less than 12 hours simply based off of 3 posts. Our social media platforms are now even more on the map thanks to this special project!
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Tomorrow night, Matt Cody and Mike Vaters II will be competing for their respective championships. Vaters Motorsports could potentially win a Double Down Showdown and World Racing Championship in one night! Don’t miss a second of the action through our social media updates!

Honda Racing

Honda Civic Type R Takes on Pirelli World Challenge

Honda Civic Type R Takes on Pirelli World Challenge
• RealTime Racing debuts TCR-spec Honda Civic Type R
• Additional Honda efforts take to the track in TC, TCA
• Touring Car season opens this weekend at Circuit of the Americas

TORRANCE, Calif. (March 22, 2018) – A pair of Honda Civic Type Rs will join the popular new TCR category as the Touring Car divisions of the 2018 Pirelli World Challenge series begin their season this weekend with a pair of races at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. Continue reading Honda Civic Type R Takes on Pirelli World Challenge →

John Force Racing

JOHN FORCE RACING TO BE FEATURED ON HBO’S REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL

JOHN FORCE RACING TO BE FEATURED ON HBO’S REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL
YORBA LINDA, Calif. (March 22, 2018) — John Force Racing spent four days with the award-winning HBO sports journalism series ‘Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel’ over the past two weeks. The dynamic team, headed by NHRA great John Force, will be featured on the Emmy winning show Tuesday, March 27 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT.

“Who doesn’t love HBO? I’m excited to have them feature not just my family but our sport. I have to give it to the crew: They really worked hard and gave it the time that it needed,” said Force, the 16-time NHRA Funny Car world champion. “I haven’t seen the show so the proof is in the pudding but I know it’s going to be great. They put four days of filming into it. And I want to thank NHRA for the help they gave getting HBO the footage they needed on track.” Continue reading JOHN FORCE RACING TO BE FEATURED ON HBO’S REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL →

Wood Brothers

Menard Proud To Be Part Of The Home Team At Martinsville

Menard Proud To Be Part Of The Home Team At Martinsville

March 21, 2018

When Paul Menard takes the wheel of the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Fusion this weekend at Martinsville Speedway, he’ll make his first appearance in the No. 21 at the track where Glen Wood made the team’s first Cup start back in 1953.

Now, 65 years later, Menard will make career start No. 1516 for the Wood Brothers, NASCAR’s longest continuously operating race team.

That’s something he’s looking forward to. Continue reading Menard Proud To Be Part Of The Home Team At Martinsville →

Stotz Racing

Stotz Racing–Winning ​Street Outlaws-No Prep-​ ​G​reat way to start the Season!

Winning ​Street Outlaws-No Prep-​ ​G​reat way to start the Season!

First and foremost I want to thank ​ Discovery Channels, Street Outlaws-No Prep show, Gary Macon ​and​ Chris Johnsen ​ for making this happen on very short notice​ . Thank you for what you guys are doing to help progress ​M​ otorcycle ​D​ rag Racing in front of ​the ​ 2 ​2,​ 000+ race fans and the 3.4 million viewers this show gets every Wednesday. Autographing little ​smiling ​ kids hats ​was the icing on the cake​ .

We got the call two weeks ago ​ Thursday​ to attend ​ that weekends taping of​ the ​ S treet ​O​ utlaws ​ race at Galot Motor Speedway in NC airing April 18th. Unfortunately ​ both​ our ProStreet and Grudge CBR1000rr’s were in stages of completion for the Man Cup season opener in Valdosta, GA April 6-8, and NHDRO season opener in Atlanta, GA April 13-15. The crowd liked the bikes enough for the producers to ask Gary and Chris to see if they could get the bikes to the taping of the two hour season Finale this past weekend in Tulsa, OK. This time CJ (Chris) called with a whopping 4 days notice. We took parts from the ProStreet bike to complete the Grudge bike by late Thursday night and were in Tulsa 11 hours later.

Over 22​ sportbike team​s and 14 V-twin bikes showed up ​ to​ put on one hell of a show for the crowd. When ​ Frankie and​ Ryan Hable ​ wheelied ​ mid track at over 120mph and rode it out, ​ the crowd went crazy. ​Frankie and J​ amalle ​B​ rown ​put on a great show in the final . ​Every brand except one showed up but the Stotz Racing-Honda CBR1000rr took home the Gold!​ ​ ​ We used all ​of ​ our ​ past ​ Championship experience from ​KOTS (King Of The Street) ​(also No Prep) ​ to help us dominate ​ the ​S treet ​O​ utlaws ​-No Prep season Finale.​

Special thanks to Kurt Sikora of Sikora Precision for helping us make this happen in very short notice. All of Chi-town helped in many ways. Craig ​ and Wally​ from ​F​ lowtech ​, Anthony at Fornarelli Racing, Doug at Legend Racing, Brian at Win Racing. ​The Discovery Channel has a GIANT social media program with many millions of followers. This show will air for many months in reruns also. Hopefully this is the start of some big things for Motorcycle Drag Racing and the Stotz Racing-Honda team.

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Gary Scelzi Motorsports

Giovanni Scelzi Learning Lap by Lap During World of Outlaws Starts

Giovanni Scelzi Learning Lap by Lap During World of Outlaws Starts

Inside Line Promotions – STOCKTON, Calif. (March 20, 2018) – Giovanni Scelzi is soaking up everything he can in his limited starts with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series.

Scelzi, who was piloting the Paul Silva owned, Priority Aviation Services sponsored No. 57 sprint car, made his fourth career start with the World of Outlaws last Saturday at Stockton Dirt Track during the FVP Platinum Battery Western Spring Shootout. Continue reading Giovanni Scelzi Learning Lap by Lap During World of Outlaws Starts →

Hot Rodders of Tomorrow

2 Teams Qualify at the Classic Auto Show, 88 participate in Juniors

2 Teams Qualify at the Classic Auto Show, 88 participate in Juniors

Joliet, IL. -The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge’s second event of the season was held at the 2nd annual Classic Auto Show in the Los Angeles Convention Center March 2-4.

Two teams from the Los Angeles area have punched their ticket to the 2018 Dual National Championship Playoffs coming up in November and December at the SEMA Show and PRI show respectively.

To qualify for the Dual National Championship, a team must finish disassembling and reassembling a small-block Chevrolet engine in less than 33 minutes, including penalties. Continue reading 2 Teams Qualify at the Classic Auto Show, 88 participate in Juniors →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Martinsville Advance

TEAM CHEVY ADVANCE
STP 500
MARTINSVILLE SPEEDWAY
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA
MARCH 25, 2018

BOWTIE BULLETS
LEADER OF THE PACK:
Did you know that Chevrolet leads all manufacturers with 56 wins at Martinsville Speedway? Chevrolet has gone to Victory Lane more than any other brand at the oldest track on the circuit. Buck Baker took Chevrolet to Winner’s Circle for the first time in 1957 piloting the famous ‘Black Widow’ – a car based off the Chevy 150 Utility Sedan. Since then seven other iconic Chevy brands (Bel Air, Biscayne, Impala, Monte Carlo, Lumina, Impala SS and SS) have entered the hallowed ground of Winner’s Circle at Martinsville adding to the long tradition of racing. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Martinsville Advance →

Gary Scelzi Motorsports

Dominic Scelzi Survives Stockton to Produce Second Straight Top 10

Dominic Scelzi Survives Stockton to Produce Second Straight Top 10

Inside Line Promotions – STOCKTON, Calif. (March 19, 2018) – Dominic Scelzi recorded a seventh-place result last Saturday during the FVP Platinum Battery Western Spring Shootout at Stockton Dirt Track.

It gives Scelzi and his family owned, Roth Motorsports sponsored team back-to-back top-10 finishes with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series for the second time in Scelzi’s career.

“Every time you can move forward and run inside the top 10 with the World of Outlaws it’s an accomplishment,” he said. “When we timed in I think I made five or six qualifying laps. The red light was put on on accident. We got going again and then a push truck came out. I didn’t get a regular qualifying session, which I think hurt us. I think a couple of those laps that didn’t count were really good laps.” Continue reading Dominic Scelzi Survives Stockton to Produce Second Straight Top 10 →

F4

SCCA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RUNOFFS FINALIST GOES PRO

SCCA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RUNOFFS FINALIST GOES PRO

Justin Gordon enters 2018 F4 U.S. Championship

INDIANAPOLIS (March 19, 2018)- Following in the footsteps of legends like Roger Penske, Dorsey Schroeder and Chip Ganassi, Justin Gordon of West Palm Beach, Florida, will take the skills he developed in the Sports Car Club of America to the next level in his motorsport career. The SCCA National Championship Runoffs finalist confirmed his entry for the third season of SCCA Pro Racing’s Formula 4 United States Championship Powered by Honda, running independently under Justin Gordon Racing.

“I’m ecstatic to compete in F4 this year,” Gordon said. “I feel that this is the best place for young, talented drivers, like myself, to showcase their skills, especially with the car count almost doubling every year. We are confident in the team that we have compiled, and I would like to give a special thank you to John Zuccarelli who has been my supporter and mentor throughout my racing career.”

The 18-year-old club-racing standout placed second in the Formula Enterprise class during the SCCA National Championship Runoffs at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2017 and went on to win the American Road Race Championship in a SCCA Enterprises FE. Early on in his formula club racing career, Gordon captured multiple podiums and was voted Rookie Driver of the Year for the Southeast SCCA Division in 2016.

“SCCA club racing is a perfect training ground through which to enter pro racing,” SCCA Pro Racing Vice President Steve Oseth said. “F4 U.S. has benefited greatly with contributions from club racing standouts like Jim Goughary Jr., Steve Bamford, Austin McCusker and Jacob Loomis.”

Gordon marks the 27th early entry for the 2018 F4 U.S. season. During its 20-race 2017 season, F4 U.S. averaged 33 cars per event and is anticipating even more growth in the upcoming season.

Gordon and the rest of the F4 U.S. field will make its 2018 debut at Virginia International Raceway April 27-29. For more information on the championship, schedule and entries visit F4USChampionship.com.

Roush Yates

FORD MUSTANG GT4 WINS CONSECUTIVE SEBRING RACES

FORD MUSTANG GT4 WINS CONSECUTIVE SEBRING RACES

SEBRING, FL, March 19, 2018 – The No. 60 KohR Motorsports Ford Mustang GT4 won their second consecutive Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge Grand Sport race title at Sebring International Raceway on Friday in the Alan Jay Automotive Network 120.

Drivers Nate Stacy and Kyle Marcelli picked up the teams fourth win and their first as co-drivers in the No. 60. Following in teammates, Scott Maxwell and Jade Buford’s footsteps who won the esteemed race in 2017. This marked Ford’s 45th victory in the Grand Sport (GS) class.

“Congratulations to KohR Motorsports,” said Doug Yates, President and CEO of Roush Yates Engines. “To win at Sebring is special and to win two years in a row is a tribute to the team’s hard work and dedication.”

The modified two-hour sprint race allowed for an aggressive strategy call from the pit box, going to a one stop race plan with the 5.2L Mustang V8 engine to complete the 175.78-mile race. As the race unfolded, it would be the one stop call that would allow the No. 60 to inherit the lead and then it came down to managing the Continental tires for the last 20 laps.

“It feels great,” Stacy said. “The team worked flawlessly. We had a really good strategy, I’m really glad it worked out. It was kind of a gutsy move, but it worked out in the end. With these Continental Tires, it was just crazy good at the beginning. I had a bit of a push toward the end there, but it got hot and sticky. It was great all around.”

Six Ford Mustang GT4s started in a field of 37 cars, including KohR Motorsports sister car No. 59 with drivers Jack Roush Jr. and Joey Atterbury. They finished the race P6 followed by AWA Ford Mustang No. 80 in P14.

This weekend’s results provides great momentum for the Ford Mustang program as they head to Mid-Ohio for the first time on May 5th. Reference www.roushyates.com for the full schedule.

Uncategorized

AUCTION WINNERS ARE FIRST TO DRIVE SANTA POD’S NEW QUARTER-MILE

AUCTION WINNERS ARE FIRST TO DRIVE SANTA POD’S NEW QUARTER-MILE

‘RUN WHAT YA BRUNG’ – Public Track Day

Santa Pod Raceway

Sat.17 March 2018

The two highest bidders in an online charity auction became the first drivers to traverse Santa Pod Raceway’s brand new, all-concrete racetrack on Saturday. The auction, hosted on Ebay, raised funds to benefit two regional air ambulance organisations, The Air Ambulance Service (East Midlands) and Magpas Air Ambulance (East Anglia).

Each of the dragstrip’s two lanes comprised a separate auction lot, and members of the public were invited to post bids for either lane. Car enthusiast Jordan Bradford was the highest bidder for the right, Autoglym-sponsored lane and drove his immaculate Mitsubishi Evo 8 all the way from Sevenoaks in Kent, with his mother in the passenger seat. “I wasn’t going to let this weather beat me,” he said, as an icy overnight front revived mid-winter conditions across the country. Continue reading AUCTION WINNERS ARE FIRST TO DRIVE SANTA POD’S NEW QUARTER-MILE →

Wood Brothers

Tire Issues Spoil Strong Run For Menard at Auto Club Speedway

Tire Issues Spoil Strong Run For Menard at Auto Club Speedway

March 19, 2018

Paul Menard and the No. 21 Menards/FVP team overcame one cut tire in Sunday’s Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif., but couldn’t completely overcome two and wound up with a 19th-place finish.

Menard started 14th but soon raced his way into the top 10 and ran around 10th for most of the first 30 laps of the race. Soon after that, some damage to the right-rear of the No. 21 Fusion put Menard and the team in catch-up mode. But it wound up being a problem with the other side of the car with 11 laps remaining in Stage Two that presented the bigger challenge. Continue reading Tire Issues Spoil Strong Run For Menard at Auto Club Speedway →

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