PEAK Chevy driver John Force aims for fifth Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals win from No. 4 qualifying spot
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Sept. 3) – John Force will attempt to win his fifth Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway, the 18th race of the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule, from the No. 4 qualifying position. Continue reading PEAK Chevy driver John Force aims for fifth Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals win from No. 4 qualifying spot
Advance Auto driver Courtney Force earns No. 3 qualifying position for Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Sept. 3) – Courtney Force earned the No. 3 qualifying position in the Funny Car class for Monday’s Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, and she will take on Cruz Pedregon in the first round of the most prestigious race on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series circuit. Continue reading Advance Auto driver Courtney Force earns No. 3 qualifying position for Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals
ERIE, MI (September 3, 2017) – Ryan Ruhl (Coldwater, MI) capped off a great weekend by putting on a dominating performance to win his third consecutive annual Mike Olrich Memorial last night at Crystal Motor Speedway. The race was the final points race for Engine Pro Sprints On Dirt Presented by ARP 2017 season. The 25 lap SOD feature was run caution-free and in record time. Ruhl also won the SOD King Engine Bearing King of Michigan race at Hartford Speedway Friday night. Continue reading Ruhl takes his 3rd SOD Mike Olrich Memorial win at Crystal Motor Speedway
Allen Johnson Closes Out U.S. Nationals Qualifying No. 10, Clinches Spot in Countdown to the Championship
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (September 3, 2017) – It’s been an emotional weekend so far for the Marathon Petroleum/J&J Racing Dodge Dart team led by 2012 Pro Stock World Champion Allen Johnson. With Johnson’s retirement announcement coming on Friday afternoon at the 63rd annual U.S. Nationals, he quickly turned his focus back to performing on track and working to win his first U.S. Nationals in his 22-year career. Continue reading Allen Johnson Closes Out U.S. Nationals Qualifying No. 10, Clinches Spot in Countdown to the Championship
Rossi Heads Honda Sweep at Watkins Glen
• Alexander Rossi claims second career IndyCar victory, first of 2017
• Scott Dixon closes on championship lead with second-place result
• Ryan Hunter-Reay completes 1-2-3 sweep for Honda
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (September 3, 2017) – Alexander Rossi led a 1-2-3 Honda sweep of the podium Sunday at the INDYCAR Grand Prix of the Glen, with Scott Dixon making a massive gain in the drivers’ championship standings following a second-place finish and Ryan Hunter-Reay rounding out the top three at Watkins Glen International Raceway.
Continue reading Rossi Heads Honda Sweep at Watkins Glen
CHEVROLET RACING IN THE VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES
INDYCAR GRAND PRIX AT THE GLEN
WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER POST RACE NOTES, QUOTES & RECAP
SEPTEMBER 3, 2017
WATKINS GLEN, NY (SEPTEMBER 3, 2017) – As has been the case in the Verizon Verizon IndyCar Series since Chevrolet rejoined the Series in 2012 the Driver/Team as well as Manufacturer championships will come down to the season-ending race at Sonoma Raceway. Josef Newgarden came into the Grand Prix at the Glen with a 31-point lead in the standings in his quest for his first Series’ championship. Continue reading Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Watkins Glen–Post Race
Royal Purple Raceway suspends
racing to help with hurricane relief efforts
Royal Purple Raceway, site of the annual NHRA SpringNationals, will suspend all drag racing activities through t Continue reading Royal Purple Raceway suspends racing to help with hurricane relief efforts
Mopar Funny Car Driver Hagan Remains No. 1 in NHRA U.S. Nationals Qualifying
Tony Schumacher Finishes in Final Round of Traxxas Top Fuel Nitro Shootout
Mopar HEMI®-powered Matt Hagan maintains No. 1 qualifying position in Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car
Leah Pritchett is currently qualified No. 2 in Mopar Top Fuel dragster
Tony Schumacher puts Mopar in final round of Traxxas Top Fuel Nitro Shootout Continue reading Mopar Funny Car Driver Hagan Remains No. 1 in NHRA U.S. Nationals Qualifying
INDY DAY 2: Auto Club driver Robert Hight improves
but stays No. 2 in U.S. Nationals qualifying
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Sept. 2) – Robert Hight maintained the No. 2 position in the Funny Car class after the second day of qualifying for the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals on Saturday at Lucas Oil Raceway, but improved his time significantly in drag racing’s most prestigious race. Continue reading INDY DAY 2: Auto Club driver Robert Hight improves but stays No. 2 in U.S. Nationals qualifying
63rd Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals notebook
Hight a favorite to win Funny Car; Anderson moves to provisional No. 1 in Pro Stock
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Sept. 2, 2017) – Robert Hight’s Auto Club of Southern California Chevrolet Camaro SS is quick and consistent, with the latter potentially being the determinant in Funny Car eliminations at the 63rd Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. Continue reading 63rd Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals notebook
Austin Dillon and the Rheem Team Show Speed on the Long Run at Darlington Raceway
“Darlington Raceway is definitely a track where you race the racetrack instead of your competitors and that was our plan heading into this race. Our goal was to race the track until about 15 laps to go and then show everyone what we had, so I was definitely saving my equipment. I had made a lot of ground on the field and was pretty good on the long run. I was able to race my way up to fifth or sixth but I overshot my pit on the last restart and had to backup. We ended up finishing 10th but I know we could have had a shot at it.”
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Rossi, Honda Take Pole at Watkins Glen
• Alexander Rossi claims career first IndyCar Series pole
• Scott Dixon qualifies second as Honda sweeps front row
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (September 2, 2017) – Alexander Rossi and Scott Dixon swept the front row in qualifying, taking their Hondas to first and second in Verizon IndyCar Series “knockout” qualifying at Watkins Glen International Raceway in preparation for Sunday’s INDYCAR Grand Prix at the Glen. Continue reading Rossi, Honda Take Pole at Watkins Glen
CHEVROLET RACING IN THE VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES
INDYCAR GRAND PRIX AT THE GLEN
WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER POST QUALIFYING QUOTES
SEPTEMBER 2, 2017
Josef Newgarden Leads Team Chevy Qualifying Effort at The Glen
WATKINS GLEN, NY – (September 2, 2017) – Verizon IndyCar Series points leader Josef Newgarden led the Team Chevy effort in qualifying for the INDYCAR Grand Prix at the Glen securing the third starting position in tomorrow’s race. Continue reading Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Watkins Glen–Post Qualifying
CHEVROLET RACING IN THE VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES
INDYCAR GRAND PRIX AT THE GLEN
WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER POST QUALIFYING QUOTES
SEPTEMBER 2, 2017
Josef Newgarden Leads Team Chevy Qualifying Effort at The Glen
WATKINS GLEN, NY – (September 2, 2017) – Verizon IndyCar Series points leader Josef Newgarden led the Team Chevy effort in qualifying for the INDYCAR Grand Prix at the Glen securing the third starting position in tomorrow’s race.
In a highly competitive Firestone Fast Six final round of knock-out qualifying, the driver of the No. 2 DeVillBiss Team Penske Chevrolet turned in a lap of one minute, 22.5169 seconds, just under the old track record, but had to settle for inside row two. Continue reading Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Watkins Glen Post Qualifying
LOOMIS AND FINLAYSON MOVE FORWARD IN TEAM USA SCHOLARSHIP SHOOTOUT
INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 1, 2017)- As a result of his experience in the Formula 4 United States Championship Powered by Honda, an exciting opportunity has emerged for Jacob Loomis of Corinth, Texas. The Global Racing Group driver will compete in the Team USA Scholarship Driver Shootout September 8-9 at M1 Concourse facility in Pontiac, Michigan. The two-day evaluation will be held in conjunction with the Lucas Oil School of Racing. Continue reading LOOMIS AND FINLAYSON MOVE FORWARD IN TEAM USA SCHOLARSHIP SHOOTOUT
MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
BOJANGLES SOUTHERN 500
DARLINGTON RACEWAY
TEAM CHEVY QUALIFYING NOTES AND QUOTES
SEPTEMBER 2, 2017
TOP TEAM CHEVY QUALIFIERS:
POS. DRIVER
4TH KYLE LARSON, NO. 42 CREDIT ONE BANK CHEVROLET SS
5TH JAMIE MCMURRAY, NO. 1 MCDONALD’S CHEVY SS
13TH AUSTIN DILLON, NO. 3 AMERICAN ETHANOL CHEVROLET SS
TOP FIVE QUALIFIERS:
POS. DRIVER
1ST Kevin Harvick (Ford)
2nd Martin Truex, Jr. (Toyota)
3rd Kyle Busch (Toyota)
4th Kyle Larson (Chevrolet)
5TH Jamie McMurray (Chevrolet)
The Bojangles Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway is scheduled to begin on Sunday, September 3rd. Live coverage can be found on NBC Sports Network, MRN, and Sirius XM NASCAR Radio Channel 90 at 6:00 p.m. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Darlington–Qualifying
ERIE, MI (September 2, 2017) – Ryan Ruhl (Coldwater, MI) charged from the 8th starting position to win the King Engine Bearings King of Michigan finale at Hartford Speedway last night. The race brought the curtain down on the last race for Engine Pro Sprints On Dirt Presented by ARP at Hartford Speedway.
The 29 qualifiers were led by Joe Swanson, Lane Automotive/MSD Ignition Fast Master (fast qualifier) in the Engler Machine & Tool heat and fastest overall at 14.200. Swanson looked like he had the speed to be a contender for the feature win, but suffered an engine failure while leading his heat. Chad Blonde was Lane Automotive/MSD Ignition Fast Master (fast qualifier) in the COMP Cams heat, and Steve Irwin for the RockAuto.com heat. Ryan Grubaugh’s night ended in qualifying with engine woes.
Ruhl’s win came after he took lead from race leader Steve Irwin (Fenton, MI) on lap 10, but it wasn’t an easy win. 12th place starter Chad Blonde (Litchfield, MI), winner of the three previous King Engine Bearings KoM took 2nd on lap 16, then the lead on the next lap. Ruhl wasn’t to be denied and charged back around Blonde on the next lap. While it looked like everything was settled, Irwin found new speed and battled back and forth with Blonde for 2nd. Irwin took 2nd on lap 22, but lapped traffic in his low groove forced him to check up, and Blonde drove around the top back into 2nd. Ruhl held on to take the action-packed 25 lapper over Blonde and Irwin.
Ruhl advanced 7 places in the feature, and Blonde advanced 12 places. However, Brett Mann showed the most muscle by advancing from 19th to a 4th place finish, winning the KSE Racing Products Hard Charger Award at +15. Irwin was the fastest car for several laps late in the race.
Blonde’s 2nd place finish earned him the King Engine Bearings King of Michigan Championship. Steve Irwin finished 2nd, Gregg Dalman 3rd, Thomas Schinderle 4th, and Ryan Ruhl 5th.
King Engine Bearings made it possible to take the SOD King of Michigan to a new level as a four-race mini-series instead of a single race. Hartford Speedway’s Tim and Leah Dibble and their entire staff gave competitors a great race track that culminated with an excellent program and one of the season’s best features with action and passing everywhere.
Going into the 2017 SOD final points race tonight at Crystal Motor Speedway, Andrew Scheid will be the 2017 Perfit Corporation Sprint Car Rookie of the Year; Scheid’s feature ended early on the hook with a flat right front tire. Thomas Schinderle has a lock on the 2017 Perfit Corporation Series Car Rookie of the Year; Schinderle drove to an 8th place finish after an early race spin.
Daniels Wins Mopar HEMI® Challenge, Hagan and Pritchett are Provisional No. 1 Qualifiers at NHRA U.S. Nationals
Jimmy Daniels wins Mopar HEMI® Challenge at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis for second consecutive year
Wendell Howes finishes as runner-up
Matt Hagan is provisional No. 1 qualifier for U.S. Nationals in Mopar HEMI-powered Funny Car, Mopar driver Leah Pritchett is current No. 1 in Top Fuel Continue reading Daniels Wins Mopar HEMI® Challenge, Hagan and Pritchett are Provisional No. 1 Qualifiers at NHRA U.S. Nationals
INDY DAY 1: Robert Hight puts Auto Club Chevrolet
in No. 2 spot as JFR Camaros go 2-3-4
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Sept. 1) – Robert Hight led a strong contingent of John Force Racing Chevrolets in the first round of qualifying Friday for the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, putting the Auto Club of Southern California Camaro SS in the No. 2 spot on Friday night.
Courtney Force was No. 3 and John Force No. 4 after the first of five qualifying sessions. Continue reading INDY DAY 1: Robert Hight puts Auto Club Chevrolet in No. 2 spot as JFR Camaros go 2-3-4
63rd Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals notebook
Team Chevy drivers start strong; John Force Racing aims for Traxxas Nitro Shootout wins
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Sept. 1, 2017) – Chevrolet drivers made strong statements in the initial Funny Car, Top Fuel, and Pro Stock qualification session for the 63rd Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NHRA–U.S.Nationals