LONE STAR LE MANS WEEKEND BREAKS ENTRY RECORD FOR F4 U.S
34 Cars Registered for Penultimate COTA Event
INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 13, 2017)- Formula 4 United States Championship Powered by Honda will make history this weekend as it enters its largest field since its 2016 debut. Thirty-four cars will take the track at the prestigious Circuit of the Americas for the FIA World Endurance Championship Lone Star Le Mans Aug. 14-16. Continue reading LONE STAR LE MANS WEEKEND BREAKS ENTRY RECORD FOR F4 U.S
MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
PLAYOFF MEDIA DAY
NASCAR HALL OF FAME
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
JAMIE McMURRAY, NO. 1 McDONALD’S / CESSNA CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Playoff Media Day. Full transcript:
CHIP (GANASSI) HAS BOTH YOU (AND KYLE LARSON) IN THE PLAYOFFS. HE HAS (SCOTT) DIXON GOING FOR THE (INDYCAR) CHAMPIONSHIP. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN FOR CHIP?
“I wouldn’t say the Cup side is more important but I think he’s as excited or more excited than the IndyCar side… just because he’s won so many IndyCar championships and it seems like that team is in contention every year for the championship. On the NASCAR side, not as many years has he been in contention for that. With the 42 team, they’ve been the second-best team all year long. I’ve known Chip for a long time. He’s in as good a mood and is as relaxed as I’ve seen him in a long time.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Playoff Media–Jamie McMurray
Kasey Kahne and Hendrick Motorsports drivers contribute to disaster relief
Kasey Kahne, Chase Elliott, Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt Jr. have launched a disaster relief fund with a goal to raise $500,000. The drivers and Hendrick Motorsports have committed a combined $200,000 to establish the fund and Hendrick Automotive Group has committed an additional $100,000.
Tax-deductible contributions can be made by visiting HendrickRelief.org.
All donations to the campaign will benefit qualified charitable organizations supporting disaster relief efforts.
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Kasey Kahne Racing – Results Recap
Both KKR teams on podium at Willamette
Daryn Pittman and Brad Sweet had very strong runs last Wednesday at Willamette, both finishing on the podium.
Pittman was caught up in a mid-race crash Friday at Silver Dollar. Two cars got together right in front of the No. 9 machine, with nowhere for him to go ending their night early.
Only 19 races remain on the 2017 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series schedule.
The next WoO event is Friday, September 17 at Calistoga Speedway in Calistoga, Calif.
Motorcraft/Quick Lane Team Honored To Be A Part Of NASCAR’s Playoffs
September 14, 2017
As Ryan Blaney and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane team heads to Chicagoland Speedway to kick off their first-ever appearance in NASCAR’s playoffs, team co-owner Eddie Wood is hoping for a strong run over the final 10 races. But foremost on his mind at this point is that he’s simply glad to be among the elite 16 teams that will begin the run to the championship.
“It’s truly an honor to be a part of it,” he said. “I’m proud of our race team. I’m proud of all of our sponsors – Motorcraft and Quick Lane and the people at Ford Motor Company. Continue reading Motorcraft/Quick Lane Team Honored To Be A Part Of NASCAR’s Playoffs
CHEVROLET RACING IN THE VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES
GOPRO GRAND PRIX OF SONOMA
SONOMA RACEWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
SEPTEMBER 14, 2017
Team Penske drivers Helio Castroneves, No. 3 Hitachi Chevrolet, Josef Newgarden, No. 2 hum by Verizon Chevrolet, Simon Pagenaud, No. 1 DXC Technology Chevrolet and Will Power, No. 12 Verizon Chevrolet met with members of the media at Sonoma Raceway and discussed the season-ending event and the championship potential: Continue reading Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Sonoma–Penske Drivers
Two-time Pro Stock champion Erica Enders says ‘Don’t bet against us’
CONCORD, N.C. (Sept. 13) — Erica Enders’ two Pro Stock championships both came in the 10-year-old playoff era so she has intimate knowledge of how the six-race Countdown to the Championship works. With the first playoff race taking place this weekend at zMax Dragway, Enders and her Melling Performance/Elite Motorsports crew know it’s time to put up or shut up. Continue reading Two-time Pro Stock champion Erica Enders says ‘Don’t bet against us’
MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
PLAYOFF MEDIA DAY
NASCAR HALL OF FAME
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
AUSTIN DILLON, NO. 3 DOW CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Playoff Media Day. Full Transcript:
TELL ME ABOUT YOUR CHANCES IN THE PLAYOFFS:
“I think our chances are solid. We have nothing to lose in my mindset in where we are at as far as the points go. Last year we made some noise and made it to the second round, and missed the third round by one point. I kicked myself over that point but I learned from it experience-wise. I know how aggressive I need to be in those first couple of races to put ourselves in a little better position for the third race. They are three-race seasons and you have to take them as that and get as much as you can out of them.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Playoff Media–Austin Dillon
CHEVROLET AT CHARLOTTE
What:
NHRA Carolina Nationals
When:
Friday, Sept. 15-Sunday, Sept. 17
Where:
zMAX Dragway in Concord, North Carolina
TV:
FS1: Qualifications live – 6 p.m. ET Friday
FS1: Eliminations and finals live – 2:30 p.m. ET Sunday
Chevrolet Aims for Fast Start in Countdown to the Championship
Team Chevy drivers begin pursuit of Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock titles
DETROIT (Sept. 13, 2017) – Drew Skillman, who carries a trunk load of momentum into the National Hot Rod Association’s six-race playoff, says success in the opening round of the Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship is critical in the big picture. Continue reading CHEVROLET AT CHARLOTTE
MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
PLAYOFF MEDIA DAY
NASCAR HALL OF FAME
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
KASEY KAHNE, NO. 5 FARMERS INSURANCE CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Playoff Media Day. Full Transcript:
IS THERE A CONCERN THAT YOU ARE GOING INTO THE CHAMPIONSHIP AS A LAME DUCK?
“Actually, there is really no concern for me about that. I know that I’m going to give everything. We talked last week, myself and every guy on my team and they all want to do the best they possibly can in my final 10 races and I want to do the best I can for them during my final 10 with them. Yeah, I feel like we have as good of an opportunity to run well in these final 10 that we’ve had all season long. And look forward to being back in the Playoffs something I hadn’t been in a couple of years. Excited to be here today (at Playoff Media Day) and excited to go to Chicago and get it started.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Playoff Media–Kasey Kahne
MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
PLAYOFF MEDIA DAY
NASCAR HALL OF FAME
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
RYAN NEWMAN, NO. 31 CAT D10 CHEVROLET SS met with members of the media at Playoff Media Day. Full Transcript:
HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT GOING INTO THE PLAYOFFS? OBVIOUSLY THERE IS A LOT OF TALK AROUND MARTIN TRUEX, JR. AND HOW WELL HE HAS RUN THIS YEAR. IS THAT MOTIVATION FOR YOU?
“All I’ve ever cared about is myself and my team and our sponsors; and to go out there and do the best job we can. Obviously, yeah, our stats aren’t as good as some others. But, you can’t have Playoffs if you don’t incorporate the other guys, too. The championship is not 26 races. It’s 36. We’ll see what we can do in these last 10 races.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Playoff Media–Ryan Newman
MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
PLAYOFF MEDIA DAY
NASCAR HALL OF FAME
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Playoff Media Day. Full Transcript
ARE YOU AWARE THAT IF YOU WIN THE TITLE THIS YEAR YOU WILL BE THE ONLY DRIVER TO HAVE EIGHT CHAMPIONSHIPS IN CUP?
(Laughs) “I heard something about that. You know, I do think about it occasionally but the format really doesn’t allow you to do so. Even last year. We had the summer slump, started the playoff and we do well with winning Charlotte and winning Martinsville. Things start rolling and momentum picks up that we didn’t have six to eight weeks before and we are the champions. I am obviously hoping for more of the same but all being said, it is so tough knowing who the person is going to be. I feel that the playoff points might change that, and should change that to where if you have had a good year and you collect those playoff points that you will be one of the four in Homestead. So, we will have to see how that really plays out. This playoff format to date – nobody knows, and it takes away from over-thinking it which is really nice.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Playoff Media–Jimmie JOhnson
MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
PLAYOFF MEDIA DAY
NASCAR HALL OF FAME
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
KYLE LARSON, NO. 42 TARGET CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Playoff Media Day. Full Transcript:
WHO IS THE FAVORITE GOING INTO THE PLAYOFFS?
“It’s kind of hard to have a favorite really. It’s only one race. Martin will be really good there. If both Kyle Busch and I make it there, I think we’re both really good at that style of racetrack. Harvick obviously is really good. Jimmie.
I mean, there’s so many people that are good at Homestead, it’s hard to pick a favorite. But I think if you had to pick a favorite to make it all the way there, it would be Martin.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Playoff Media–Kyle Larson
MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
PLAYOFF MEDIA DAY
NASCAR HALL OF FAME
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
CHASE ELLIOTT, NO. 24 NAPA CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Playoff Media Day. Full Transcript:
THE MODERATOR: Questions, please.
Talking to your crew chief tonight. What do you think about your crew chief Alan Gustafson, how you two are progressing and moving into the Playoffs?
“I think our relationship has been good. I like Alan a lot. I’m not just telling you that to tell you that, but I really do. He’s a super smart guy. I think he builds great racecars. I like the attitude he has. I like the vibe he brings to our team. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Playoff Media–Chase Elliott
Top Dragster pro Mike Coughlin hoping
to continue recent hot streak in Charlotte
CONCORD, N.C. (Sept. 13) — A strong fourth-round showing last weekend in Englishtown, N.J., combined with two big victories on the season and a run of great finishes at other events, has lifted JEGS.com pro Mike Coughlin to fourth place in the national Top Dragster rankings heading into this weekend’s 10th annual NHRA Carolina Nationals. Continue reading Top Dragster pro Mike Coughlin hoping to continue recent hot streak in Charlotte
Troy Coughlin ready to assume Pro Mod
points lead despite sudden rule change
CONCORD, N.C. (Sept. 12) — Earlier this season after tinkering with the rules for the J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, NHRA officials promised competitors no more changes for the remainder of the year. That promise has been broken with turbo-powered entries losing two pounds of boost, a massive horsepower hit, on the eve of the 10th annual NHRA Carolina Nationals.
Stunned by the news, but nevertheless undaunted, two-time series champion Troy Coughlin promises to fight on with his twin-turbo JEGS.com Chevrolet Corvette C7, which he’s raced to second place on the strength of four final-round showings in a row. Continue reading Troy Coughlin ready to assume Pro Mod points lead despite sudden rule change
Chevrolet Aims to Close the Deal on Multiple Titles
· Team Chevy enters season finale with four drivers in hunt
ᴏ Sonoma Raceway road course hosts 85-lap decisive race
· Josef Newgarden is front-runner entering double-points race
ᴏ First-year Team Penske driver has field-high four victories
· Helio Castroneves, Simon Pagenaud, Will Power also contenders
ᴏ Chevy drivers have combined for nine wins, 10 pole starts
· Chevrolet has won the past five races at Sonoma Raceway
· Chevrolet poised to capture sixth consecutive manufacturer championship Continue reading Chevrolet Aims to Close the Deal on Multiple Titles
Mopar Mega Block Party, Dodge Challenger SRT Demon Match Races Highlight Dodge NHRA Nationals
Leah Pritchett to Unveil Mopar 80th Anniversary Graphics on Top Fuel Dragster at Block Party
Mopar Mega Block Party to kickoff Dodge NHRA Nationals, scheduled for September 21 – 24 at Maple Grove Raceway
2nd Annual Mopar Mega Block Party on Thursday, September 21, to feature home run derby, car show, bands, autograph session and more at FirstEnergy Stadium
Mopar Top Fuel driver Leah Pritchett to unveil dragster with special wrap celebrating brand’s 80th anniversary during Block Party event
Mopar drivers Matt Hagan and Leah Pritchett to drive the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon in match races during race weekend Continue reading Mopar Mega Block Party, Dodge Challenger SRT Demon Match Races Highlight Dodge NHRA Nationals
Monster Energy driver Brittany Force ready
to contend for JFR’s first Top Fuel title
CONCORD, N.C. (Sept. 12) – John Force Racing has won 18 championships in its storied history, including 16 by legendary owner/driver John Force.
All 18 of those titles are in the Funny Car class, though Monster Energy driver Brittany Force would love to add to that legacy by winning JFR’s first Top Fuel dragster title.
The hunt for the Top Fuel title begins in the NHRA Carolina Nationals this weekend at zMAX Dragway, where the first round of the Countdown to the Championship will be held. Continue reading Monster Energy driver Brittany Force ready to contend for JFR’s first Top Fuel title
Advance Auto Parts’ Courtney Force hopes
to make splash as NHRA’s Countdown starts
CONCORD, N.C. (Sept. 12) – The regular season for the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series is over, and the annual Countdown to the Championship begins this week at zMAX Dragway. With it is the chance to begin anew, the opportunity to put the first 18 races in the past and focus on six races that will determine the champion of NHRA’s professional categories.
In Courtney Force’s case, perfect timing. Continue reading Advance Auto Parts’ Courtney Force hopes to make splash as NHRA’s Countdown starts
As NHRA’s Countdown begins, PEAK driver
John Force shifts focus toward 17th title
CONCORD, N.C. (Sept. 12) – The first 18 races of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season is the chance to try new car setups, working through different scenarios and evaluating different parts in an effort to put yourself and your team in position to win a championship.
And as the six-race playoffs stretch, known as the Countdown to the Championship, begins this weekend, John Force shifts his focus toward a 17th Funny Car crown. The 16-time titlist and driver of the PEAK Coolant & Motor Oil Chevrolet Camaro SS will continue his assault for 17 in 2017, the first race – the NHRA Carolina Nationals – on Sunday at zMAX Dragway. Continue reading As NHRA’s Countdown begins, PEAK driver John Force shifts focus toward 17th title