Wood Brothers

Menard Hoping To Ride His Mustang To The Front At Daytona

Menard Hoping To Ride His Mustang To The Front At Daytona

February 7, 2019

The season-opening Daytona 500 always brings an air of optimism to the NASCAR race teams who have spent a big portion of the off season preparing for the event that has come to be known as the “Great American Race.”

Adding to the positive vibes for Paul Menard and the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane team is the upcoming competitive debut of the Ford Mustang, which will be making its first appearance in a points-paying Monster Energy Cup Series race. Continue reading Menard Hoping To Ride His Mustang To The Front At Daytona →

Wood Brothers

Menard Back In The Clash At Daytona

Menard Back In The Clash At Daytona

February 7, 2019

Paul Menard and the No. 21 New Ford Tech Mustang are back in the Advance Auto Parts Clash at Daytona, thanks to the team’s pole-winning run at Chicagoland Speedway last summer.

Menard will be returning to the 75-lap non-points race for pole winners from the previous season and others for the first time since 2016. Continue reading Menard Back In The Clash At Daytona →

John Force Racing

ROBERT HIGHT AND AUTO CLUB TEAM READY TO START CHAMPIONSHIP RUN AT WINTERNATIONALS

ROBERT HIGHT AND AUTO CLUB TEAM READY TO START
CHAMPIONSHIP RUN AT WINTERNATIONALS
POMONA, Calif. (Feb. 6, 2019) — Robert Hight and his Auto Club of Southern California Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car team are more than ready to get the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season started with the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals this weekend. With their strong showing at testing at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park last week, they have reason to be excited.
Continue reading ROBERT HIGHT AND AUTO CLUB TEAM READY TO START CHAMPIONSHIP RUN AT WINTERNATIONALS →

John Force Racing

AUSTIN PROCK MAKING NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING SERIES DEBUT AT WINTERNATIONALS

AUSTIN PROCK MAKING NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING SERIES
DEBUT AT WINTERNATIONALS
POMONA, Calif. (Feb. 6, 2019) — Austin Prock, son of championship tuner Jimmy Prock, will make his NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series debut at the 2019 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona this weekend. Prock will be driving the Montana Brand / Rocky Mountain Twist Top Fuel dragster for John Force Racing tuned by crew chiefs Jon Schaffer and Ronnie Thompson.

“I’m excited to head out to Pomona for my first national event,” Prock said. “This is what I’ve been working towards for years now. I know it took a lot of hard work from everyone at John Force Racing to be able to make this happen. I’m proud to be able to race for Montana Brand / Rocky Mountain Twist and John Force Racing and I can’t wait to go rounds and ultimately get in the winner’s circle. It’s going to be an exciting year with Montana Brand / Rocky Mountain Twist and I’m excited to be able to represent their brands.” Continue reading AUSTIN PROCK MAKING NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING SERIES DEBUT AT WINTERNATIONALS →

John Force Racing

BRITTANY FORCE READY TO KICK-OFF 2019 SEASON WITH NEW LOOK AND NEW TEAM

BRITTANY FORCE READY TO KICK-OFF 2019 SEASON WITH
NEW LOOK AND NEW TEAM
POMONA, Calif. (Feb. 6, 2019) — After an off season filled with changes, Brittany Force will head to the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona ready for a fresh start and she’ll have just that sporting more than just a newly built dragster. Continue reading BRITTANY FORCE READY TO KICK-OFF 2019 SEASON WITH NEW LOOK AND NEW TEAM →

Mopar Racing

Mopar-powered Dodge//SRT Drivers Hagan, Pritchett Look to Make History in Season-opening NHRA Winternationals

Mopar-powered Dodge//SRT Drivers Hagan, Pritchett Look to Make History in Season-opening NHRA Winternationals

· Two-time NHRA World Champion Matt Hagan looks to become only fourth Funny Car driver to win three consecutive NHRA Winternationals events
· Four Don Schumacher Racing drivers among those seeking first win in Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Funny Car
· NHRA Top Fuel star Leah Pritchett coming off career-best season and eyeing second Winternationals triumph in Pomona, California, in last three years
· Two-time NHRA World Champion Cruz Pedregon to make debut in Mopar-powered Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Funny Car
· Jim Campbell also set to drive Hellcat Funny Car for Jim Dunn Racing, mark third year in a Mopar-powered Dodge
· Brands continue NHRA Sportsman racer support in 2019 with long-running Mopar Contingency Program, third year of Dodge Top Finisher Award
· For information on Dodge//SRT and Mopar in NHRA, visit www.DodgeGarage.com Continue reading Mopar-powered Dodge//SRT Drivers Hagan, Pritchett Look to Make History in Season-opening NHRA Winternationals →

John Force Racing

JOHN FORCE READY TO KICK-OFF THE 2019 NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING SERIES SEASON WITH WINTERNATIONALS

JOHN FORCE READY TO KICK-OFF THE 2019 NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING SERIES SEASON WITH WINTERNATIONALS
POMONA, Calif. (Feb. 6, 2019) – Following a busy off season and successful testing at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, sixteen-time Funny Car champion John Force and his PEAK Coolant and Motor Oil Chevrolet Camaro are more than ready to take on the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, the first race of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season.

“It’s always exciting for me and the JFR team to kick-off the season at Pomona. It’s a home race for us and there’s nothing like being able to do what we do in front of family and friends,” said Force, CEO and owner of John Force Racing. “The 2018 season was tough. We didn’t end the season how we planned but we’ve made some adjustments with both the car and my team. It will feel good to get back behind the wheel and see what it can do.” Continue reading JOHN FORCE READY TO KICK-OFF THE 2019 NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING SERIES SEASON WITH WINTERNATIONALS →

Jegs Racing

Jeg Coughlin Jr. can add to legacy by earning seventh NHRA title in 2019

Jeg Coughlin Jr. can add to legacy
by earning seventh NHRA title in 2019
POMONA, Calif. (Feb. 6) — The last time Jeg Coughlin Jr. finished second in the championship points, all the way back in 1999, he returned the following year and won 10 races in 14 final-round appearances on his way to the first of his five Pro Stock championships.

On the eve of this weekend’s season-opening 59th annual Lucas Oil Winternationals, the veteran driver from Delaware, Ohio, is hoping history repeats itself. If so, he will raise his tally to seven NHRA titles, which includes the Super Gas crown he earned in 1992. Coughlin would also likely add to his total of 80 national event victories (61 in Pro Stock, 19 in various Sportsman classes) along the way. Continue reading Jeg Coughlin Jr. can add to legacy by earning seventh NHRA title in 2019 →

Chevrolet Racing

CHEVROLET AT POMONA

CHEVROLET AT POMONA

What: Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com
When: Friday, Feb. 8-Sunday, Feb. 10
Where: Auto Club Raceway in Pomona, California
TV: FS1 live eliminations and finals, 5 p.m. ET February 10

Chevy Racing starts NHRA season with high expectations
Teams, drivers look to carry momentum from successful 2018 campaign

DETROIT (Feb. 7, 2019) – Eighty-eight days after Chevrolet Racing teams closed out the 2018 National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) season at Auto Club Raceway, they return this weekend to the facility in Pomona, California, with refreshed and renewed aspirations for another successful campaign. Continue reading CHEVROLET AT POMONA →

Cruz Pedregon

Cruz Pedregon–Winternationals Preview

NHRA® Team Report
NHRA® Winternationals
Pre-Race Report

Fresh off a week of testing in the Valley of the Sun, Cruz Pedregon is speeding into the 2019 season with hot 60-foot times, new team members, a new Dodge partnership complete with newly updated paint schemes for the Snap-on Funny Car bodies and haulers, and a new role in taking over tuning duties for the team. Continue reading Cruz Pedregon–Winternationals Preview →

Honda Racing

Ridgeline Baja Race Truck Wins Parker 425

Ridgeline Baja Race Truck Wins Parker 425
• Honda Off-Road Racing Team opens 2019 season with repeat victory in Arizona
• Second consecutive class win for Ridgeline at the Parker 425
• Ridgeline Baja Race Truck dominates unlimited V6 truck category

PARKER, Arizona (Feb. 3, 2019) – The Honda Off-Road Racing Team and its Ridgeline Baja Race Truck opened the 2019 off-road racing season in the best possible fashion, with a decisive second consecutive victory in the “7200” class for V6-powered unlimited race trucks in Saturday’s Parker 425. Continue reading Ridgeline Baja Race Truck Wins Parker 425 →

Honda Racing

Ridgeline Baja Race Truck Wins Parker 425

Ridgeline Baja Race Truck Wins Parker 425
• Honda Off-Road Racing Team opens 2019 season with repeat victory in Arizona
• Second consecutive class win for Ridgeline at the Parker 425
• Ridgeline Baja Race Truck dominates unlimited V6 truck category

PARKER, Arizona (Feb. 3, 2019) – The Honda Off-Road Racing Team and its Ridgeline Baja Race Truck opened the 2019 off-road racing season in the best possible fashion, with a decisive second consecutive victory in the “7200” class for V6-powered unlimited race trucks in Saturday’s Parker 425. Continue reading Ridgeline Baja Race Truck Wins Parker 425 →

John Force Racing

JOHN FORCE RACING FINISHES FOUR DAYS OF TESTING AT WILD HORSE PASS MOTORSPORTS PARK

JOHN FORCE RACING FINISHES FOUR DAYS OF TESTING AT
WILD HORSE PASS MOTORSPORTS PARK
CHANDLER, Ariz. (Feb. 02, 2019) — After four days of testing at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park outside Phoenix, the three full-time hot rods of John Force Racing were able to put their hard work during the off-season to good use. Robert Hight led the Funny Car class with a trio of impressive runs on Friday, John Force saved the best for last with a solid run to close out the test session and Brittany Force combined with her new team to leave testing ready for Pomona. Continue reading JOHN FORCE RACING FINISHES FOUR DAYS OF TESTING AT WILD HORSE PASS MOTORSPORTS PARK →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Las Vegas Testing–Pat Suhy

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
LAS VEGAS TEST PREVIEW
TEAM CHEVY TRANSCRIPT
JANUARY 31, 2019

PAT SUHY, CHEVROLET NASCAR GROUP MANGER, previews the test at Las Vegas Motor Speedway from a Chevrolet technical perspective as the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 teams hit the track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the first true test of the 2019 rules package, as well as, discusses the 2018 season, the tools Chevrolet is providing teams to be successful in 2019 and much more. Full Transcript: Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Las Vegas Testing–Pat Suhy →

Megan Meyer

Megan’s latest blog: 2018 Season Recap + BanquetMegan’s latest blog: 2018 Season Recap + Banquet

Driver Blogs
DI DRIVER BLOG PRESENTED BY WELD RACING: Megan Meyer
By Drag Illustrated | January 28, 2019

“Hard work is a choice, but giving up is not an option” – Coach Grace

As I closed out my speech with one of my favorite quotes from last year, my sister and I walked off stage. Little did we know we would be going right back up, with our entire team, for the Pro-Sportsman Crew of the Year Award. Last year, for the 2017 season, the Meyer family took home almost every special award of the night. This year, for the 2018 season, we went home again with two of the special awards, including the Pro-Sportsman Driver of the Year award, my third time receiving the honor since I started driving in the Top Alcohol Dragster class. Continue reading Megan’s latest blog: 2018 Season Recap + BanquetMegan’s latest blog: 2018 Season Recap + Banquet →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Pre-Season–Kurt Busch, Matt McCall

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
PRE-SEASON MEDIA AVAILABILITY
CHIP GANASSI RACING
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
JANUARY 29, 2019

KURT BUSCH, NO. 1 MONSTER ENERGY CAMARO ZL1 AND CREW CHIEF, MATT MCCALL MET WITH MEDIA AND DISCUSSED HOW THE TEAM IS COMING TOGETHER, EXPECTATIONS ON THE NEW PAIRING, WHAT THEY HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH AT THE UPCOMING TEST IN LAST VEGAS, AND MORE. SELECTED QUOTES:

HOW DO YOU EXPECT THIS TO WORK WITH A CREW CHIEF WITH A RACING BACKGROUND AND THEN A DRIVER WHO IS INTO THE CARS JUST AS MUCH, LIKE ONE BRAIN HERE, ARE WE EXPECTING GOOD THINGS?

MATT MCCALL: “Yes. That’s the easy answer for that. Absolutely. I think obviously with Kurt’s history we have a little grace and experience here and there. So, yes, I’m excited, for sure.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Pre-Season–Kurt Busch, Matt McCall →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–PreSeason–Kyle Larson

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
PRE-SEASON MEDIA AVAILABILITY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
JANUARY 29, 2019

Kyle Larson, No.42 Camaro ZL1, and his crew chief, Chad Johnston, met with members of the media today to discuss the upcoming season and many other topics. Selected Quotes:

Q: TALK ABOUT WHAT YOU ANTICIPATE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SEASON
KYLE LARSON: I don’t really know what to anticipate but the (Daytona) 500 because that’s the package that we’ve raced before. Once we get through that, I don’t know. That’s something that pretty exciting and makes us look forward to Atlanta and see how we stack up. They’re going to Vegas in a couple of days so we’ll get a better idea of where we stack up with the competitors. This year is different than others because the rules packages are so much different than what we ran in the past. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–PreSeason–Kyle Larson →

Gary Scelzi Motorsports

Dominic Scelzi Nets Top 10 During Season Debut at Stockton Dirt Track

Dominic Scelzi Nets Top 10 During Season Debut at Stockton Dirt Track

Inside Line Promotions – STOCKTON, Calif. (Jan. 28, 2019) – Dominic Scelzi set himself up to contend for a victory during his season opener last Saturday at Stockton Dirt Track.

Scelzi maneuvered his family owned 360ci winged sprint car from sixth to third place in his first of twin heat races before posting a runner-up result in the second heat. Continue reading Dominic Scelzi Nets Top 10 During Season Debut at Stockton Dirt Track →

John Force Racing

JOHN FORCE RACING ANNOUNCES DRIVER AND CREW CHIEF LINEUP FOR 2019

JOHN FORCE RACING ANNOUNCES DRIVER AND CREW CHIEF LINEUP FOR 2019
YORBA LINDA, Calif. (Jan. 29, 2019) — It was announced today that John Force Racing will feature three full-time hot rods with a fourth team in contingency for the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Season.

President of John Force Racing and two-time world champion Robert Hight will continue to drive the Auto Club of Southern California Chevrolet Camaro SS with his tandem of Jimmy Prock as crew chief and Chris Cunningham as assistant. The trio picked up a world title in 2017 and in 2018 won four races in seven final rounds on their way to finishing second in the points standings, showing that they have the consistency needed to be in contention for the 2019 crown. Continue reading JOHN FORCE RACING ANNOUNCES DRIVER AND CREW CHIEF LINEUP FOR 2019 →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–Daytona Preseason–Chase Elliott

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
PRE-SEASON MEDIA AVAILABILITY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
JANUARY 28, 2019

Chase Elliott, No. 9 Camaro ZL1, met with members of the media via teleconference today to discuss the up coming season and many other topics. Full Transcript:

THE MODERATOR: Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for joining us today in advance of the start of the 2019 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season. We are now joined by driver Chase Elliott of the No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports. Chase, thanks for spending some time with us this afternoon. You just unveiled your new Hooters Chevrolet. Tell us a little bit about the look for 2019. Continue reading Chevy Racing–Daytona Preseason–Chase Elliott →

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