Wayne Taylor Racing’s Ricky Taylor captured his first pole position of the season Friday at Circuit of the Americas ahead of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s Lone Star Le Mans race.

Taylor, in Wayne Taylor Racing’s No. 10 Konica Minolta Corvette Daytona Prototype, set a lap of 1:58.712 in the car he shares with his brother, Jordan. It is the third pole of the year for the Corvette DP this season.

RICKY TAYLOR, WAYNE TAYLOR RACING NO. 10 KONICA MINOLTA CORVETTE DP – PROTOTYPE POLE-WINNER: “Yeah, I wish we could have had some more (pole positions) this year. The guys definitely gave me a great car all season. I’m sick of those Mazdas on pole, so it’s nice to get one for the Corvette. It wasn’t a perfect lap. The track was very different from the other sessions. You gained a little bit in one place, lose a little in another. I’m not sure if it was the same for everybody, but just really excited we got a bunch of Konica Minolta and DLL people here this weekend, so I’m glad to do it for them. Hopefully, we can do the same thing tomorrow.”

(On qualifying later in the day in the FIA WEC race): “Yeah, I’m about to try to run over to the Larbre Corvette, so I can’t get enough Corvette’s today. Hopefully we can do the same thing over there.”

(Track conditions) “The track is very slippery in the heat. It changes a lot. It hasn’t been like this at all this week, so it was all about adapting to the track. You can overdrive some places and under drive others trying to put together a lap. Hopefully we have a good read on tomorrow and we’ll be on full attack. The heat is always a big factor here. These race cars are very hot inside. Physically as well as performance-wise with the race car, it’s hard on everything – tires, fuel, engine, everything. Hopefully it’s a good representation of what we will see tomorrow with the pace. It will be all about conserving tires and making sure you’re in the hunt at the end.
“The Continental tires were really good. This is as close as we’re going to get to tomorrow, in terms of the conditions. Hopefully this is a good read on how we will stack up. It will be a tough race on tire wear and getting through the race cleanly.”

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KEVIN HARVICK, NO. 4 JIMMY JOHN’S CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Chase Media Day and discussed what it will take to repeat at series’ champion, how to beat the Toyota’s this season and many other topics. Full Transcript:

First round of the Chase, everybody is going to do what they’ve been doing all season. You’re like, You have to bring your A game now. Why do you think your approach is different from theirs?

“Probably because I’ve been in it the last two years. I think you aren’t going to just ramp it up as you get to the last round and Homestead. Everybody’s going to come with their best stuff this weekend. It’s going to be pretty thoroughly gone through as far as your team. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR00Kevin Harvick →

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KURT BUSCH, NO. 41 HAAS AUTOMATION/MONSTER ENERGY CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Chase Media Day and discussed his Chase chances, what it’s going to take to beat Toyota and many other topics. Full Transcript:

So what do you think about the Chase and your chances?

“As far as our team, it’s business as usual. We have a really strong team. I really like Tony Gibson and the way he leads this group of guys. Our pit stops have been phenomenal as of late. The way that we’ve approached our season as a team, the 41 car, it showed with our consistency. It showed all the way until Bristol, when we finished every race on the lead lap.
Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Richmond–Kurt Busch →

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KYLE LARSON, NO. 42 TARGET CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Chase Media day and discussed making his first Chase, his outlook for the playoffs and many other topics. Full Transcript:

“No, everybody’s saying I’m lucky that I didn’t make the Chase years before because it’s a lot more calm with this whole thing. So I don’t know. It’s cool.”

It seems like historically in this Chase so far, to advance past the first round, if you avoid disaster, you have a pretty good shot. Does that change the way you approach the first round? Will you do anything differently? Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Richmond–Kyle Larson →

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Chase Media Day and discussed the loss of Robby Gordon’s father, Bob, his outlook to win a record-setting seventh NASCAR Sprint Cup Series title, and many other topics. Full Transcript:

You said his dad gave you…

“In a desert vehicle, a desert car, yes. The Baja 500. I’m trying to think of the year. I didn’t know that I had a motion sickness problem riding in a car. I rode in the Baja 500 and puked literally for 499 miles. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Richmond–Jimmie Johnson →

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TONY STEWART, NO. 14 RUSH TRUCK CENTERS/MOBIL 1 CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Chase Media Day and discussed making the Chase in his final year as a full-time Sprint Cup competitor, his conversation with Ryan Newman after Richmond and many other topics. Full Transcript:

So you made a famous prediction back in the day when you did not include yourself in 2011.

“Go back to 2011 notes, and that’s where I’m standing, man. I’m very superstitious.”

So you’re not picking yourself?

“No, not at all. I’m wasting a spot here (laughter).”

Anything you can draw on from that experience? Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Richmond–Tony Stewart →

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AUSTIN DILLON, NO. 3 DOW CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Chase Media Day and discussed making his first career Chase, his expectations in the playoff and many other topics. Full Transcript:

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“You know, there’s so many different aspects of looking at this. For me it’s just doing what we can to get the best finish every race. Whatever it takes with what we’ve got to get the best finish every race. Then when you go home, you’re happy.

“You max out the ability of the car, you max out the ability of your crew and driver, and whatever happens after that is golden.”

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“Well, I feel like it was a group effort to just get the best group we could going in this Chase, with us being the only RCR team in it. We were able to just really add two pieces to the puzzle. I feel like that can just shore our lineup when we go across the wall. Hopefully it’s the right decision. I think it is. I wholeheartedly believe it is. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Richmond–Austin Dillon →

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CHASE ELLIOTT, NO. 24 NAPA AUTO PARTS CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Chase Media Day and discussed his expectations for the Chase, how it feels to be a Rookie in the Chase and many other topics. Full Transcript:

Do you feel like you’ve exceeded expectations being in the Chase your first year with Hendrick Motorsports or…

“I don’t know. It’s hard to say or for me to judge. It’s not really for me to judge. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Richmond–Chase Elliott →

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

JASON LINE, KB RACING SUMMIT CHEVROLET CAMARO SS PRO STOCK DRIVER, met with members of the media at zMax Dragway and discussed his Countdown chances, what it’s going to take to beat the competition, testing at races, and reset of points:

You had eight final round appearances to start the year with five wins in that span. You have seven wins to this point and only one first round loss. That is pretty impressive. You guys have been going rounds, has that been a key to your success? Continue reading Chevy Racing–NHRA–ZMAX Dragway →

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CHASE ELLIOTT, NO. 24 NAPA AUTO PARTS CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Chase Media Day and discussed his expectations for the Chase, how it feels to be a Rookie in the Chase and many other topics. Full Transcript:

Do you feel like you’ve exceeded expectations being in the Chase your first year with Hendrick Motorsports or…

“I don’t know. It’s hard to say or for me to judge. It’s not really for me to judge.

“But for us, I’m definitely proud to be here. I’m excited about it. I think it’s a great opportunity. You know, we want to try to do the best job we can each week, like we always say. But I’m proud of it nonetheless. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Richmond–Chase Elliott →

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JAMIE McMURRAY, NO. 1 MCDONALD’S CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Chase Media Day and discussed how this year’s Chase will be different than last year, the impact of having two Chip Ganassi Racing cars in the playoffs and many other topics. Full Transcript:

How is year two going to be different than your first year in the Chase?

“That’s what I was looking for. Well, when I look at the Chase last year, over the years of not being in it, I felt like somebody always kind of self-eliminated themselves early on. I think it was a little bit different when the first race was at Loudon, because Loudon is one of the races on restarts that late in the race people get together and can run well all day long and get a bad finish. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Richmond–Jamie McMurray →

Fässler, Rockenfeller Back with Corvette Racing for Petit Le Mans
Endurance teammates rejoin team at Road Atlanta IMSA finale

DETROIT (Sept. 15, 2016) –Corvette Racing is bringing back two endurance racing all-stars to rejoin its already strong lineup for the final championship push in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Mike Rockenfeller and Marcel Fässler will be part of the Corvette Racing roster at Road Atlanta’s 10-hour Petit Le Mans presented by Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort.

It will be the first Corvette Racing event for Fässler and Rockenfeller since they opened the season with appearances at the Rolex 24 At Daytona and Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring in the pair of Mobil 1/SiriusXM-sponsored Chevrolet Corvette C7.Rs. Corvette Racing and Chevrolet won both events in the GT Le Mans (GTLM) category and has won three races since to take control of the GTLM points lead in the Manufacturer’s, Driver’s and Team categories. Continue reading Fässler, Rockenfeller Back with Corvette Racing for Petit Le Mans →

Two Chevrolet IndyCar Drivers Aim to Wrap Up Series Title

· Simon Pagenaud seeks first Verizon IndyCar Series championship
ᴏ Leads Team Penske teammate Will Power by 43 points
· Title will be decided in season finale for the 11th consecutive year
ᴏ Double points available in 85-lap race at Sonoma Raceway
· Power has won three times at the 2.385-mile race course
ᴏ He set track record in 2015 qualifying in the No. 12 Verizon Chevrolet
· Chevrolet drivers have won every street/road course race this season Continue reading Two Chevrolet IndyCar Drivers Aim to Wrap Up Series Title →

CORVETTE RACING AT COTA: Championship Chase Heads to Lone Star State
Critical days ahead for Chevrolet, Corvette in race to GT Le Mans titles

Garcia, Magnussen coming off overall victory at VIR
No. 3 Corvette team a class winner at COTA in 2013
Gavin, Milner hoping to solidify Driver’s Championship lead
Chevrolet in strong position in GTLM Manufacturer points

DETROIT (Sept. 14, 2016) – The first of Corvette Racing’s 102 class victories came on a hot, steamy Texas evening in 2000. Fast forward to 16 years and Win No. 103 could come in the Texas heat – again in the Lone Star State. Both of the team’s Chevrolet Corvette C7.Rs will tackle Circuit of The Americas in the Lone Star Le Mans: the 10th round of this year’s IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

It is a critical time in the GT Le Mans (GTLM) season with two events to go. Corvette Racing and Chevrolet lead the class’s Manufacturer, Driver and Team points standings through nine races. There are a total of 72 points left in the Driver and Team races, and 70 in the Manufacturer’s Championship. Continue reading CORVETTE RACING AT COTA: Championship Chase Heads to Lone Star State →