Chevrolet Racing

Chevrolet Returns to Thunder Valley with Long-Standing Momentum

CHEVROLET AT BRISTOL

What: 18th Fitzgerald USA Thunder Valley Nationals
When: Friday, June 15-Sunday, June 17
Where: Bristol Dragway in Bristol, Tennessee
TV: FS1 live qualifications, 6 p.m. ET June 15, and taped qualifications, 9 p.m. ET June 16
FS1 taped eliminations and finals, 7:30 p.m. ET June 17

Chevrolet Returns to Thunder Valley with Long-Standing Momentum
Team Chevy drivers aim to celebrate Father’s Day with visit to the winner’s circle

DETROIT (June 13, 2018) – A spate of struggles during the first half of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Mello Yello Drag Racing Series 18-race regular season confounded John Force. But the 16-time Funny Car champion learned long ago that objectivity helps put on-track trials in perspective. Continue reading Chevrolet Returns to Thunder Valley with Long-Standing Momentum →

John Force Racing

Force on Mongoose

Although the Sunday death of Tom “the Mongoose” McEwen at age 81 reverberated throughout the sport of drag racing, it hit few harder than it did John Force, the 16-time NHRA Funny Car champion. Force spoke at length with his PR representatives Elon Werner and Dave Densmore to collect his thoughts and feelings about McEwen. This is what he wanted us to share with the NHRA community.

As recently as three to four weeks ago, McEwen had called Force to talk about a recent spate of engine explosions and crashes that had left the Hall of Fame team owner and driver battered, bruised and besieged. Continue reading Force on Mongoose →

Gary Scelzi Motorsports

Dominic Scelzi Earns Hard Charger Award During AGCO Jackson Nationals Finale

Dominic Scelzi Earns Hard Charger Award During AGCO Jackson Nationals Finale

Inside Line Promotions – JACKSON, Minn. (June 12, 2018) – Dominic Scelzi’s first event during his summer excursion to the Midwest was a success last weekend at Jackson Motorplex.

Scelzi posted a top 10 during preliminary action before garnering the Hard Charger Award for passing the most cars during the finale of the 40 th annual AGCO Jackson Nationals, a marquee event with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series that showcased more than 40 competitors. Continue reading Dominic Scelzi Earns Hard Charger Award During AGCO Jackson Nationals Finale →

Megan Meyer

Meyer vs. Meyer: All Female Final at Tulsa

Meyer vs. Meyer: All Female Final at Tulsa

Jun 12, 2018 | Featured, Megan Meyer, Race Results, Rachel Meyer
Meyer vs. Meyer: All Female Final at Tulsa

The Randy Meyer Racing Team has been racing at Tulsa Raceway Park for decades but has had a wide range of success at the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event held at the track in June. Last year, driver Megan Meyer earned a Runner-Up finish to James Stevens, ending her streak of a perfect 5-race win record.

This year, Megan and her sister, Rachel Meyer, who was driving the team’s second A/Fuel Dragster, dominated the field. The girls were the only females competing in the 8-car field and were very successful taking down the boys. Megan and Rachel qualified first and second with a 5.22 ET and 5.25 ET respectively, running over a tenth of a second ahead of the competition. Continue reading Meyer vs. Meyer: All Female Final at Tulsa →

Jegs Racing

Jeg Coughlin Jr.’s two-race winning streak a source of Team JEGS pride heading into Bristol

Jeg Coughlin Jr.’s two-race winning streak a
source of Team JEGS pride heading into Bristol
BRISTOL, Tenn. (June 12) — If winning truly is contagious, then six-time world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. is happy to carry the bug into this weekend’s 18th annual Fitzgerald USA NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals and share it with Team JEGS stablemates Troy Coughlin, Troy Coughlin Jr. and
Paige Coughlin.
Continue reading Jeg Coughlin Jr.’s two-race winning streak a source of Team JEGS pride heading into Bristol →

Richard Childress Racing

Richard Childress Racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Iowa Speedway

Richard Childress Racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Iowa Speedway … In 47 Series starts at the 7/8-mile speedway, RCR has captured one victory with Elliott Sadler in 2012. The Welcome, North Carolina, organization has completed 11,661 laps of the 11,846 (98.4 percent) that they have competed. RCR has accumulated three pole awards, 13 top-five finishes, 26 top-10 finishes, led 530 laps and averages a starting position of 10.6 and finishing position of 11.7.

Michigan Review … Austin Dillon and the No. 3 team brought RCR back to Victory Lane in the Xfinity Series when they won at Michigan International Speedway this past Saturday. Daniel Hemric finished in the runner-up spot, and Matt Tifft rounded out the trio in the 16th spot during the Michigan 250. Continue reading Richard Childress Racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Iowa Speedway →

Mopar Racing

Mopar Dodge Challenger Drag Pak Drivers Pritchett, Hometown Favorite Johnson Ready to Battle at Bristol in Factory Stock

Mopar Dodge Challenger Drag Pak Drivers Pritchett, Hometown Favorite Johnson Ready to Battle at Bristol in Factory Stock

· Leah Pritchett to race in both Top Fuel dragster and NHRA Factory Stock Showdown Mopar Dodge Challenger Drag Pak for third time in 2018
· Tennessee native and 2012 Pro Stock champ Allen Johnson to compete in Mopar Dodge Challenger Drag Pak at NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
· Pritchett’s Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) teammate Mark Pawuk to make Factory Stock Showdown debut in Drag Pak at Bristol Dragway

Auburn Hills, Michigan (June 12, 2018) – Mopar Dodge NHRA Top Fuel dragster driver Leah Pritchett is set to double her fun at Bristol Dragway this weekend, as the Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) star will also campaign her Mopar Dodge Challenger Drag Pak in the SAM Tech Factory Stock Showdown during the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, scheduled for June 15-17 at Bristol (Tennessee) Dragway. Continue reading Mopar Dodge Challenger Drag Pak Drivers Pritchett, Hometown Favorite Johnson Ready to Battle at Bristol in Factory Stock →

F4

RASMUSSEN FALLS TO FELLOW COUNTRYMAN IN F4 U.S. CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS

RASMUSSEN FALLS TO FELLOW COUNTRYMAN IN F4 U.S. CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS

F4 U.S. vets Pedersen and Dickerson take lead in points after consistent top-five finishes at Road Atlanta

INDIANAPOLIS (June 12, 2018)- After rookies dominated the Formula 4 United States Championship Powered by Honda opening rounds at Virginia International Raceway, the series veterans rose to reclaim their ranks during the second event at Road Atlanta last month.

Global Racing Group veteran driver Benjamin Pedersen of Copenhagen, Denmark, claimed one win, a podium and a fourth place at Road Atlanta, knocking rookie and fellow Danish countryman Christian Rasmussen from first down to fourth in standings. After collecting a pair of wins in his F4 U.S. debut event in Virginia, Rasmussen went scoreless at Road Atlanta. Continue reading RASMUSSEN FALLS TO FELLOW COUNTRYMAN IN F4 U.S. CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS →

Malmgren Racing

Update from Michael Malmgren

I am very proud to inform that this weekend we went all the way, running faster and faster every run , and at the end of the day we where the winner.
We started of Friday with nr 2 qualifyer with 6,595, missing nr 1 spot with 3 thousands, my mistake as I klicked it to early. On Saturday we ran about the same but Lindström with Allen Jonsson engines ran 6,58 and Ernryd with also Allen Jonsson ( same engine that won Pomona as last carburated race in Pro stock) run 6,56 and both Bengt Ljungdahl ( gray power) and Jimmy Ålund ( KB power) run 6,54 so we ended up nr 5 qualifyer which we where not pleased with. Continue reading Update from Michael Malmgren →

Gary Scelzi Motorsports

Giovanni Scelzi Ready for Ohio Sprint Speedweek Debut This Weekend

Giovanni Scelzi Ready for Ohio Sprint Speedweek Debut This Weekend

Inside Line Promotions – FRESNO, Calif. (June 11, 2018) – Giovanni Scelzi is excited to embark upon his first career Ohio Sprint Speedweek this weekend.

Scelzi will drive for Bernie Stuebgen and the Indy Race Parts team in the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions spectacle, which showcases nine straight days of racing.

“Up to this point it’s just been me and Bernie,” Scelzi said. “We brought in a new guy so that takes some pressure off, which is really nice going into Speedweek. The goals are the same as every race; make every feature, be on the pace and hopefully run in the top half of the field.”

The action begins on Friday at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio, where Scelzi charged from 15th to fifth during his debut on May 25. Continue reading Giovanni Scelzi Ready for Ohio Sprint Speedweek Debut This Weekend →

Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP

Butler WWIII this Saturday for SOD

ERIE, MI (June 11, 2018) – A fan-favorite special event at Butler Motor Speedway, the WWIII race, will be run this Saturday in partnership with Engine Pro Sprints On Dirt presented by ARP. The race will also be the second Hog Creek Showdown.

This year’s WWIII winner will be awarded a unique trophy custom designed and built by Tylar Rankin. The polished stainless steel and black wood 4’-7” tall trophy is topped off by a large globe and accented by small glass globes and black graphics. Continue reading Butler WWIII this Saturday for SOD →

Roush Yates

1-2-3 FOR STEWART-HAAS RACING IN MICHIGAN!

1-2-3 FOR STEWART-HAAS RACING IN MICHIGAN!

BROOKLYN, MI – June 11, 2018 – Clint Bowyer along with Stewart-Haas Racing teammates made it a 1-2-3 finish at Michigan International Speedway, sweeping the FireKeepers Casino 400. The No. 14 of Bowyer, with Kevin Harvick and pole winner Kurt Busch, made history with the first 1-2-3 finish for Stewart-Haas Racing in a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race while marking Bowyer’s 10th career Cup win and SHR’s 46 points Cup win. Continue reading 1-2-3 FOR STEWART-HAAS RACING IN MICHIGAN! →

NHRA

NHRA–Virginia Results

Top Fuel — Steve Torrence, 3.812 seconds, 322.96 mph def. Doug Kalitta, 3.844 seconds, 309.56 mph.

Funny Car — Courtney Force, Chevy Camaro, 4.039, 321.96 def. John Force, Camaro, 4.076, 307.65.

Pro Stock — Tanner Gray, Chevy Camaro, 6.595, 208.81 def. Erica Enders, Camaro, 6.628, 208.46.

Pro Stock Motorcycle — LE Tonglet, Suzuki, 6.841, 196.76 def. Andrew Hines, Harley-Davidson, 6.848, 196.22.

Pro Modified — Mike Janis, Chevy Camaro, 5.821, 246.26 def. Mike Castellana, Camaro, 6.002, 246.93.

Super Stock — Joe Tysinger, Pontiac Firebird, 10.590, 125.68 def. Joe Lisa, Chevy Camaro, 10.335, 129.42.

Stock Eliminator — Randy Parker, Dodge Mirada, 12.163, 79.60 def. Eugene Monahan, Pontiac Firebird, Broke.

Super Comp — Jeg Coughlin, Dragster, 8.894, 170.11 def. Rich Dorr, Dragster, Foul – Red Light.

Super Gas — Charlie Kenopic, Chevy Corvette, 9.893, 156.21 def. Mike Sawyer, Corvette, 9.893, 171.05.

Baggsy

Baggsy Drift Masters GP Round 1

Baggsy
Drift Masters GP Round 1
Plock, Poland 2018.

The past weekend saw the Drift Masters European Championship 2018 kick off in true style. In front of a 10,000 strong crowd of drift super fans, and watched worldwide by more than a million online viewers. The DMEC is the place to be, and setting the bar for international drifting. History was about to be made in the Kazimierz Górski Stadium.

The event got underway Thursday with a full day of practice on the fast paced yet technical track. It was clear at this point that the best from Europe had brought their A game. The grid was full of high horsepower and adrenalin. Friday saw another full day of practice, before getting into the qualification stage. With 52 drivers and only 32 spots in the main event, the heat was on. Baggsy, armed with his Nissan S13 LS3 V8 would lay down two solid runs placing him in 14th position with a score of 82.3. New Acorn Insurance Motorsport teammate, Nigel Colfer took the 7th spot behind the wheel of his 2JZ powered S13 with a score of 85.3. Continue reading Baggsy Drift Masters GP Round 1 →

Wood Brothers

Menard Battles Back To Finish Fifth In Rain-Shortened Race at Michigan

Menard Battles Back To Finish Fifth In Rain-Shortened Race at Michigan

June 11, 2018

Paul Menard and the No. 21 Menards/Jack Links team played their race strategy just right in a rain-shortened Firekeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway and came away with the team’s first top-five finish of the season.

Menard started 15th and dropped back on the initial start but worked his way back to 20th place by the time the competition caution flag flew on Lap 25.

But Menard was nabbed for speeding and had to restart at the rear of the pack. He passed seven drivers before another caution for a spin by David Ragan, one he narrowly avoided himself.

Menard continued his march forward and ended Stage One in 16th place. Continue reading Menard Battles Back To Finish Fifth In Rain-Shortened Race at Michigan →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevrolet Doubles Up at Richmond with Funny Car, Pro Stock Wins

CHEVROLET RACING IN NATIONAL HOT ROD ASSOCIATION
VIRGINIA NHRA NATIONALS
VIRGINIA MOTORSPORTS PARK IN NORTH DINWIDDIE, VIRGINIA
SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 2018

Chevrolet Doubles Up at Richmond with Funny Car, Pro Stock Wins

• Courtney Force claims fourth victory in 10 Funny Car races this season
• All the class points leader’s wins have come as the No. 1 qualifier
• John Force is runner-up in 250th Funny Car final of illustrious career
• Tanner Gray earns seventh Pro Stock victory in 34 career races

NORTH DINWIDDIE, Va. (June 10, 2018) – On June 4, 1995, Courtney Force – wearing a “Virginia is for Lovers” T-shirt joined her father in the winner’s circle at Virginia Motorsports Park to celebrate his Funny Car victory. Continue reading Chevrolet Doubles Up at Richmond with Funny Car, Pro Stock Wins →

Mopar Racing

Pritchett and Schumacher Advance to Quarterfinals at Virginia NHRA Nationals, Parker Earns Stock Eliminator Victory

Pritchett and Schumacher Advance to Quarterfinals at
Virginia NHRA Nationals, Parker Earns Stock Eliminator Victory

· Leah Pritchett takes her FireAde/Mopar Dodge Top Fuel dragster to quarterfinals
· No. 1 qualifier Tony Schumacher advances his U. S. Army Top Fuel Dragster to round two
· Randy Parker races to Stock Eliminator overall win and Dodge Top Finisher award
· Mopar-powered Infinite Hero Dodge Charger R/T driver Jack Beckman remains second in Funny Car point standings
· Mopar Express Lane Funny Car driver Matt Hagan fourth in standings
· Longtime Mopar Sportsman Racer Ed Longhaney earns Dodge Top Finisher in Super Stock
· More info on Mopar in NHRA available at http://blog.mopar.com
· New Dodge Garage (http://www.dodgegarage.com/), a digital content hub for muscle car and race enthusiasts launches; will include highlights from NHRA season Continue reading Pritchett and Schumacher Advance to Quarterfinals at Virginia NHRA Nationals, Parker Earns Stock Eliminator Victory →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NHRA–Virginia

CHEVROLET RACING IN NATIONAL HOT ROD ASSOCIATION
VIRGINIA NHRA NATIONALS
VIRGINIA MOTORSPORTS PARK IN NORTH DINWIDDIE, VIRGINIA
POST-RACE DRIVER QUOTES
SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 2018

An interview with Funny Car winner COURTNEY FORCE, JOHN FORCE RACING, ADVANCE AUTO PARTS CHEVROLET CAMARO SS (No. 1 qualifier for sixth time this season and 23rd of career; fourth win of season – all as low qualifier – and 12th of career in 153 races; class points leader):
FOUR TIMES YOU’VE WON THIS YEAR, ALL FROM THE NO. 1 SPOT
“I just have to say thank you to all the fans that are out here this weekend. To pull up and see just a packed house is incredible. Just the support that you guys gave our team. Every single crew guy on my Advance Auto Parts Chevy, Brian Corradi and Dan Hood who are turning this thing, they are the ones who gave me a fast hot rod all weekend long and I am just so proud to be in that driver’s seat. It was a lot of fun to be able to race my dad in the final round.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NHRA–Virginia →

Richard Childress Racing

Richard Childress Racing–FireKeepers Casino 400

Austin Dillon and the No. 3 Dow Salutes Veterans Camaro ZL1 Team Continue Upward Trend with 14th-Place Finish at Michigan International Speedway

“What a wild race! It was crazy racing in the rain like that. I couldn’t even see out of my windshield because of the rain drops. Overall, we had a solid run in our Dow Salutes Veterans Camaro ZL1. By the end of Stage 2, we had one of the fastest cars on the track. We just lacked the track position. When the rain really started coming down hard, that ended the race. Our Dow Racing team is still trending in the right direction. We just need a little bit more to compete with the next group of cars. I want to thank Dow for honoring US Armed Forces service members on our car this weekend. Without our military, we wouldn’t be able to race and do what we love on the weekends. I’m thankful for their service.”

-Austin Dillon

Rain Shortens Firekeepers Casino 400 Resulting in 22nd-Place Finish for Ryan Newman and the Okuma Team

“Rain certainly played a big role in strategizing for this race. Early on we raced in the top 10, but as rain approached we opted for four fresh tires in hopes of making it to the end of Stage 2 in a better scenario. Instead, we realized our car did not respond well in traffic and dirty air. It pretty much bogged us down and prevented our Okuma Camaro ZL1 from making up the ground we had anticipated gaining. Then the rain finally came to end the race. It has been a tough go for us of late. Here’s hoping the off weekend will allow us to recharge and get this bad luck monkey off our back.”

-Ryan Newman

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