Wood Brothers

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Las Vegas–Qualifying

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
PENNZOIL 400
LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY QUALIFYING NOTES AND QUOTES
MARCH 2, 2018

TOP TEAM CHEVY QUALIFIERS:
POS. DRIVER
5th KYLE LARSON, NO. 42 CREDIT ONE BANK CAMARO ZL1
6TH CHASE ELLIOTT, NO. 9 NAPA AUTO PARTS CAMARO ZL1
14TH JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S FOR PROS CAMARO ZL1
16TH AUSTIN DILLON, NO. 3 DOW SILASTIC SILICONE ELASTOMERS CAMARO ZL1
17TH WILLIAM BYRON, NO. 24 AXALTA CAMARO ZL1

TOP FIVE QUALIFIERS:
POS. DRIVER
1ST Ryan Blaney (Ford)
2nd Kevin Harvick (Ford)
3rd Kurt Busch (Ford)
4th Martin Truex, Jr. (Toyota)
5TH Kyle Larson (Chevrolet)

The Pennzoil 400 is scheduled to begin on Sunday March 4th at 3:30 pm, EDT. Live coverage can be found on FOX, PRN and Sirius XM NASCAR Radio Channel 90. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Las Vegas–Qualifying →

Megan Meyer

Central Region Champion Megan Meyer Seeking Second Consecutive Belle Rose, Louisiana Regional Win

Central Region Champion Megan Meyer Seeking Second Consecutive Belle Rose, Louisiana Regional Win

After helping the Randy Meyer Racing Team earn the number 1 qualifying spot at the NHRA Pomona Winternationals, with Julie Nataas driving, Megan Meyer is ready to kick off her Junior year in the Top Alcohol Dragster class at the Nitro in the Bayou event. Megan and the Randy Meyer Racing Team will be competing for their second consecutive title at the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series’ (LODRS) Central Regional race on March 2-4 with teammate Julie Nataas driving the team’s second dragster.

“I’m stoked to be back in Louisiana,” said Megan. “Our first year ever here, in 2016, we finished second, and won the next year. This track is one of my favorite’s because of the great weather, fun competition, and amazing fans.” Continue reading Central Region Champion Megan Meyer Seeking Second Consecutive Belle Rose, Louisiana Regional Win →

Wood Brothers

Menard Looks To Capitalize On Vegas Test In Pennzoil 400

Menard Looks To Capitalize On Vegas Test In Pennzoil 400

February 28, 2018

Paul Menard and the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane team are heading to Las Vegas Motor Speedway for Sunday’s Pennzoil 400 with an optimistic air about the team.

In his first two races since joining the Wood Brothers team, Menard has finishes of sixth at Daytona and 17th at Atlanta, which have him in ninth place in the Monster Energy Cup standings.

Also in the plus column for the team is the fact that Menard and the No. 21 team had a successful test at Las Vegas in January.

“The test was a huge help in getting acclimated,” Menard said. “It was my first time in a car since Homestead last November.” Continue reading Menard Looks To Capitalize On Vegas Test In Pennzoil 400 →

John Force Racing

SIXTEEN-TIME CHAMPION JOHN FORCE DISCUSSES SECOND ROUND INCIDENT AT NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS

SIXTEEN-TIME CHAMPION JOHN FORCE DISCUSSES SECOND ROUND INCIDENT AT NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS
Updated information regarding the analysis of the incident.

Have you had a chance to analyze what went wrong?

“Without a doubt we have a gremlin in our cockpit. We have been pulling main studs and we are looking at the bolts. We are looking at the studs and how we cap the (UPDATE: After further analysis, John Force Racing has come to the conclusion that there is not a problem with the ARP main studs. The issue is with the threads in the block). We build our own engines, but a lot of racers are having the same problem it just seems to be biting me the worst. It is only two runs that it has happened on major, but I am meeting with my guys and we’ll figure it out.

It is not like things have just gone wrong. I don’t believe in that. It night happen one time, but it dropped cylinder leaving the starting line. It had a hole out the whole run and the car usually moves around and tells you something is wrong, but it didn’t move around it went straight as an arrow and it didn’t talk to me. We’ll learn from it and move on.

My crew chiefs Jon Schaffer and Jason McCulloch are already working on it back in Indy. You stick by your people. You know who you got that are good and you just keep working. We got hit in testing and we starting fixing something over here and you change your tune up to fix that and you go through a process and you get lost. Luckily, we got Jimmy Prock and Daniel Hood and Brian Corradi all these guys.”

John Force Racing

SIXTEEN-TIME CHAMPION JOHN FORCE DISCUSSES SECOND ROUND INCIDENT AT NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS

SIXTEEN-TIME CHAMPION JOHN FORCE DISCUSSES SECOND ROUND INCIDENT AT NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS
YORBA LINDA, Calif. (Feb. 28, 2018) — After his explosion and crash during Sunday eliminations at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, John Force discusses the incident and the emotional weekend John Force Racing had at the NHRA Arizona Nationals.

How are you feeling?

“I feel great. I was in the office at 7 a.m. Tuesday morning. Thanks to Simpson. The helmet protected me. I have no complaints. The race car protected me. We build good race cars and we can always try and build them better. John Force is good, I am healthy. I am going to get a couple of check-ups to make sure I am okay. I was already goofy.” Continue reading SIXTEEN-TIME CHAMPION JOHN FORCE DISCUSSES SECOND ROUND INCIDENT AT NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS →

Valerie Thompson Racing

Quest for World’s Fastest Motorcycle Title leads America’s “Queen of Speed” and award-winning P-51 Pictures film crews to Australia

Quest for World’s Fastest Motorcycle Title leads America’s “Queen of Speed” and award-winning P-51 Pictures film crews to Australia

Seven-time record holder Valerie Thompson first female to attempt world’s fastest motorcycle record at Australia’s Lake Gairdner World Speed Trials

Scottsdale, AZ (Feb. 28, 2018) – Valerie Thompson and Team “7” Racing, led by AMA Hall of Famer Denis Manning, journey halfway around the world for their attempt to capture the world’s fastest motorcycle title at the 28th Annual Speed Week and World Speed Trials competition at the Lake Gairdner salt flats in South Australia, March 12-19. Continue reading Quest for World’s Fastest Motorcycle Title leads America’s “Queen of Speed” and award-winning P-51 Pictures film crews to Australia →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Las Vegas Advance

TEAM CHEVY ADVANCE
PENNZOIL 400
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
MARCH 4, 2018

BOWTIE BULLETS
WEST COAST SWING:
2018 marks the fourth consecutive year that the NASCAR schedule has taken the series on a ‘West Coast Swing’ visiting Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Phoenix International Raceway and Auto Club Speedway in succession. Chevrolet has been the most successful manufacturer by earning six of the nine races in the past three seasons that the series has made this mecca. One manufacturer is yet to sweep the “West Coast” swing in its current configuration. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Las Vegas Advance →

Gary Scelzi Motorsports

Dominic Scelzi Wraps Up World Series Sprintcars Season With Top 10 at Perth

Dominic Scelzi Wraps Up World Series Sprintcars Season With Top 10 at Perth

Inside Line Promotions – KWINANA BEACH, West Australia, Australia (Feb. 27, 2018) – Dominic Scelzi wrapped up his first full season with the World Series Sprintcars by scoring a top-10 finish last Sunday at Perth Motorplex.

The 10th-place result was Scelzi’s fourth top 10 of the season in Australia, where he spent the last two months driving for Wormall Motorsport. Continue reading Dominic Scelzi Wraps Up World Series Sprintcars Season With Top 10 at Perth →

Kasey Kahne Racing

Kasey Kahne Racing – Results Recap 2.27.17

Kasey Kahne Racing – Results Recap

Both Teams in Top-10 in Point Standings After Opening Weekend
Daryn Pittman was just outside the top 10 on Friday and Saturday night.
Brad Sweet finishes the last two nights with back to back top-five finishes, ending the weekend on the podium in second place.
Both cars leave Volusia in the top-10 points standings.
Kasey Kahne made his season debut in the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet car in between his NASCAR schedule at Daytona International Speedway.

Gary Scelzi Motorsports

Giovanni Scelzi Ready for World of Outlaws Debut With Priority Aviation Services Backed Silva Motorsports

Giovanni Scelzi Ready for World of Outlaws Debut With Priority Aviation Services Backed Silva Motorsports

Inside Line Promotions – FRESNO, Calif. (Feb. 26, 2018) – Giovanni Scelzi is aiming to make his World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series debut this week after rain washed out an opportunity last weekend in Texas.

Scelzi and the Paul Silva owned No. 57, which is backed by Richard and Jennifer Marshall of Priority Aviation Services for approximately 20 races this season, will compete this Wednesday and Thursday at The Dirt Track at Las Vegas in Las Vegas for the FVP Outlaw Showdown and Saturday at Perris Auto Speedway in Perris, Calif., for the SoCal Showdown. Continue reading Giovanni Scelzi Ready for World of Outlaws Debut With Priority Aviation Services Backed Silva Motorsports →

RoushYates Racing

HARVICK SWEEPS ATLANTA 1-2-3 MENCS FORD FINISH

HARVICK SWEEPS ATLANTA
1-2-3 MENCS FORD FINISH

HAMPTON, GA, February 26, 2018 – Kevin Harvick, driver of the No. 4 won back-2-back races at the Atlanta Motor Speedway and recorded Stewart-Haas Racing’s 40th points win. Harvick in his Ford Fusion won his second career Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta, with Ford teammates, Brad Keselowski and Clint Bowyer sweeping the top three spots in the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500. Continue reading HARVICK SWEEPS ATLANTA 1-2-3 MENCS FORD FINISH →

NHRA

NHRA–Phoenix Results

Top Fuel — Steve Torrence, 3.729 seconds, 330.72 mph def. Scott Palmer, 6.449 seconds, 102.70 mph.

Funny Car — Courtney Force, Chevy Camaro, 3.834, 337.16 def. Tommy Johnson Jr., Dodge Charger, 6.814, 101.57.

Pro Stock — Chris McGaha, Chevy Camaro, 6.529, 211.59 def. Jason Line, Camaro, 6.538, 210.14.

Top Fuel Harley — Tii Tharpe, Harley, 6.337, 217.39 def. Jay Turner, Harley, Broke.

Super Stock — Justin Lamb, Chevy Cobalt, 8.513, 149.02 def. Mike Cotten, Plymouth Barracuda, 10.025, 130.99.

Stock Eliminator — Jody Lang, Chevy Malibu Wagon, 12.328, 94.78 def. Brian McClanahan, Chevy Camaro, Foul – Red Light.

Super Comp — Trevor Harkema, Dragster, 8.968, 172.08 def. Glenn Kern, Dragster, 8.927, 170.79.

Super Gas — Todd Barton, Chevy Bel Air, 9.905, 151.56 def. Val Torres, Chevy Corvette, 9.899, 159.63.

Super Street — David Kiesel, Chevy Vega, 10.895, 133.17 def. Chris Borges, Chevy Chevelle, 10.890, 137.37.

Top Dragster — Paul Nero, Dragster, 6.760, 195.62 def. Rodger Comstock, Dragster, 6.817, 198.50.

Top Sportsman — Bryan Warr, Chevy Corvette, 6.978, 196.22 def. Bud Preuss, Chevy Camaro, 6.851, 202.55.

John Force Racing

SIXTEEN-TIME CHAMPION JOHN FORCE RELEASED FROM HOSPITAL AFTER MASSIVE EXPLOSION AND CRASH DURING NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS

SIXTEEN-TIME CHAMPION JOHN FORCE RELEASED FROM HOSPITAL AFTER MASSIVE EXPLOSION AND CRASH DURING NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS
CHANDLER, Ariz. (Feb. 25, 2018) — In an accident eerily reminiscent of his 2007 crash in Dallas, Texas, John Force won his second round race in Sunday’s 34th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals before an engine explosion sent his PEAK Coolant and Motor Oil Camaro careening into the Toyota of Jonnie Lindberg.

The two cars, linked together by tangled parachutes, hit one wall, then the other before coming to a stop in a cloud of smoke. As a precaution, the 68-year-old veteran was transported for further evaluation and released Sunday evening from Chandler Regional Hospital. Continue reading SIXTEEN-TIME CHAMPION JOHN FORCE RELEASED FROM HOSPITAL AFTER MASSIVE EXPLOSION AND CRASH DURING NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS →

Wood Brothers

Menard Finishes 17th On Soggy Sunday At Atlanta

Menard Finishes 17th On Soggy Sunday At Atlanta
February 25, 2018

Paul Menard and the No. 21 Moen Ford Fusion team had a solid run on Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway in their first race together on a track where handling is a key component of success.

Menard was fast in practice, qualified 15th, and never ran worse than 17th before coming home 17th at the finish of the rain-delayed Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500.

The race, scheduled to start at 1 p.m., eventually got the green flag at 3:30 p.m. after the track was dried following morning rains. Continue reading Menard Finishes 17th On Soggy Sunday At Atlanta →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NHRA–Arizona–Post Race

CHEVROLET RACING IN NATIONAL HOT ROD ASSOCIATION
NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS
SUNDAY, FEB. 25, 2018
WILD HORSE PASS MOTORSPORTS PARK IN CHANDLER, ARIZONA

Chevrolet Secures 125th NHRA Funny Car Victory Since 1967

• Courtney Force drives to first Funny Car win since 2016 season
• Chris McGaha earns sixth career Pro Stock win as Chevy dominates
• John Force escapes serious injury in Funny Car in quarterfinals incident
• Al Corda reaches Stock Eliminator semifinals in Chevrolet COPO Camaro

CHANDLER, Ariz. (Feb. 25, 2018) – There have been considerable career highlights since the last time Courtney Force grabbed the spotlight, but nothing outshines standing on the winner’s stage. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NHRA–Arizona–Post Race →

John Force Racing

COURTNEY FORCE ENDS WINLESS STREAK WITH NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS VICTORY

COURTNEY FORCE ENDS WINLESS STREAK WITH NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS VICTORY
CHANDLER, Ariz. (Feb. 25 2018) — A weekend filled with a well of emotions ended on the ultimate high-note for John Force Racing at the 34th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Worse Pass Motorsports Park outside of Phoenix. Courtney Force will head back to Yorba Linda, Calif. with a Wally while her father, 16-time world champion John Force, will head home with another hospital visit.

The drag racing legend ended his race day with an engine explosion during the second round. John Force won the round before his PEAK Coolant and Motor Oil Chevy Camaro burst into flames, went out of control, made contact with the retaining wall, and collided with opponent Jonnie Lindberg in the opposite lane. Force was transported to a local hospital for evaluation while Lindberg exited the car under his own power. Force was later cleared and returned to Wild Horse Pass after racing had ended.
Continue reading COURTNEY FORCE ENDS WINLESS STREAK WITH NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS VICTORY →

Mopar Racing

Mopar-powered Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car Driver Johnson Runner-up at NHRA Arizona Nationals

Mopar-powered Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car Driver Johnson
Runner-up at NHRA Arizona Nationals

· Tommy Johnson Jr. scores runner-up spot at NHRA Arizona Nationals with Make-A-Wish Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car
· Mopar-powered Tony Schumacher becomes fastest Top Fuel driver in NHRA history in qualifying
· Three additional Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) drivers, Leah Pritchett (Top Fuel), Matt Hagan and Ron Capps (Funny Car), advance to round two
· Mike Cotton runner-up in Super Stock in 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda to win Dodge Top Finisher award
· Jerry Stein wins Dodge Top Finisher award in Stock Eliminator with his Dodge Dart GTS 440
· More info on Mopar in NHRA available at http://blog.mopar.com
· New Dodge Garage (http://www.dodgegarage.com/), digital content hub for muscle car and race enthusiasts, includes highlights from NHRA season Continue reading Mopar-powered Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car Driver Johnson Runner-up at NHRA Arizona Nationals →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NHRA–Phoenix–Post Race

CHEVROLET RACING IN NATIONAL HOT ROD ASSOCIATION
NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS
WILD HORSE PASS MOTORSPORTS PARK IN CHANDLER, ARIZONA
POST-RACE DRIVER QUOTES
SUNDAY, FEB. 25, 2018

An interview with Funny Car winner COURTNEY FORCE, JOHN FORCE RACING, ADVANCE AUTO PARTS CHEVROLET CAMARO SS (No. 1 qualifier; claimed ninth career Funny Car win and first since Houston in 2016; reached 18th career final; set track Funny Car elapsed time record in qualifying and speed record in final round):

WHAT DOES (CO-CREW CHIEF) BRIAN CORRADI BRING TO YOUR CREW?
“It’s been huge. It’s been great having Corradi on our team, working with Dan Hood. They’re kind of like family; they’ve known each other for a long time. It’s been a really great connection with the entire team. Every single one of my guys on the Advance Auto Parts Chevy Camaro has been working so hard. Today was actually a tough day. We had a 40-minute turnaround in the semis. They got it up there. We were able to get that win. Obviously, my dad wasn’t in the other lane for that run, but we still managed to have a solid pass down the racetrack. Didn’t have lane choice in the final and weren’t able to warm up the car but still got it up there. It was nice for TJ (Tommy Johnson Jr.) to wait for us. We were able to go up there and lay down a killer number. It’s thanks to my guys. They gave me the confidence to get in that car today. They make me feel safe in that car because of the amazing job they do on it. Corradi and Hood have been unbelievable getting the No. 1 qualifier we had this weekend and then to top it off. To take home the Wally at the end of the weekend is pretty incredible. It’s definitely a great start to our season. We’ve been looking for a win for a long time now. It feels like forever and this one definitely feels good, and I know it will help my dad feel a lot better.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NHRA–Phoenix–Post Race →

Chevrolet Racing

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES FOLDS OF HONOR QUIKTRIP 500

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
FOLDS OF HONOR QUIKTRIP 500
ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY POST RACE NOTES AND QUOTES
FEBRUARY 25, 2018

TOP TEAM CHEVY FINISHERS:

POS. DRIVER
9TH KYLE LARSON, NO. 42 FIRST DATA CAMARO ZL1
10TH CHASE ELLIOTT, NO. 9 NAPA AUTO PARTS CAMARO ZL1
14TH AUSTIN DILLON, NO. 3 DOW CAMARO ZL1
18TH WILLIAM BYRON, NO. 24 LIBERTY UNIVERSITY CAMARO ZL1
19TH JAMIE MCMURRAY, NO. 1 MCDONALD’S CAMARO ZL1
20TH ALEX BOWMAN, NO. 88 AXALTA CAMARO ZL1

TOP FIVE QUALIFIERS:
POS. DRIVER
1ST Kevin Harvick (Ford)
2nd Brad Keselowski (Ford)
3rd Clint Bowyer (Ford)
4th Denny Hamlin (Toyota)
5TH Martin Truex, Jr. (Toyota) Continue reading MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES FOLDS OF HONOR QUIKTRIP 500 →

Jegs Racing

Jeg Coughlin Jr. upsets world champ, improves an NHRA record, reaches quarterfinals

Jeg Coughlin Jr. upsets world champ, improves an NHRA record, reaches quarterfinals
CHANDLER, Ariz. (Feb. 25) — Jeg Coughlin Jr. made a little history Sunday in front of a sellout crowd at the 34th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals, beating reigning Pro Stock champion Bo Butner on a holeshot in the opening round of eliminations, which increased his record mark of professional holeshot wins to 101. He almost got No. 102 one round later but lost by three-thousandths of a second to teammate Alex Laughlin. Continue reading Jeg Coughlin Jr. upsets world champ, improves an NHRA record, reaches quarterfinals →

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