Pro Mod championship contender
Troy Coughlin tripped up early in Charlotte
CONCORD, N.C. (Sept. 16) — Entering the weekend just 28 points out of the championship lead in the J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, Troy Coughlin was hoping a big result at zMax Dragway would propel him to the lead by the end of the 10th annual NHRA Carolina Nationals. Continue reading Pro Mod championship contender Troy Coughlin tripped up early in Charlotte
Playoffs begin with five-time Pro Stock champ Jeg Coughlin Jr. looking sharp in Charlotte
Playoffs begin with five-time Pro Stock champ Jeg Coughlin Jr. looking sharp in Charlotte
CONCORD, N.C. (Sept. 16) — Jeg Coughlin Jr. hopes to pad his illustrious resume even more in this year’s Countdown to the Championship playoffs, which begins in earnest with eliminations for the 10th annual NHRA Carolina Nationals running Sunday at zMax Dragway.
A six-time drag racing champion with 76 national event victories, Coughlin has done the majority of his winning in Pro Stock, where he’s collected five titles and 58 Wally trophies. He’ll be at it again down the stretch of this season in his powerful JEGS.com/Elite Performance Chevrolet Camaro, which he qualified sixth in Charlotte with a best pass of 6.586 at 209.98 mph. Continue reading Playoffs begin with five-time Pro Stock champ Jeg Coughlin Jr. looking sharp in Charlotte
Melling Performance pro Erica Enders excited about eliminations in Charlotte
Melling Performance pro Erica Enders excited about eliminations in Charlotte
CONCORD, N.C. (Sept. 16) — Throughout her record-setting career, two-time Pro Stock champion Erica Enders always has done her best work in pressure-packed situations. When others wilt, she blossoms, which is one of the many reasons she’s excited about the first of six race days left in the 2017 season. Continue reading Melling Performance pro Erica Enders excited about eliminations in Charlotte
Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Chicagoland–Qualifying Notes
MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
TALE OF THE TURTLES 400
CHICAGOLAND SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY QUALIFYING NOTES AND QUOTES
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
TOP TEAM CHEVY QUALIFIERS:
POS. DRIVER
6TH KYLE LARSON, NO. 42 TARGET CHEVY SS
8TH CHASE ELLIOTT, NO. 24 NAPA BRAKES CHEVY SS
9TH AUSTIN DILLON, NO. 3 DOW UNIVAR CHEVY SS
TOP FIVE QUALIFIERS:
POS. DRIVER
1ST Kyle Busch (Toyota)
2nd Denny Hamlin (Toyota)
3rd Martin Truex, Jr. (Toyota)
4th Kevin Harvick (Ford)
5TH Brad Keselowski (Ford) Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Chicagoland–Qualifying Notes
Hunter-Reay Leads Honda Field in Friday Practice at Sonoma
Hunter-Reay Leads Honda Field in Friday Practice at Sonoma
• Ryan Hunter-Reay ends opening day at Sonoma Raceway in fifth
• Watkins Glen race winner Alexander Rossi runs sixth
• Championship contender Scott Dixon posts seventh-fastest time
SONOMA, Calif. (September 15, 2017) – Ryan Hunter-Reay, Alexander Rossi and Scott Dixon – the drivers who completed an all-Honda podium two weeks ago at Watkins Glen – led the way for Honda today in practice at Sonoma Raceway for Sunday’s season finale GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma.
Hunter-Reay, third at the most recent Verizon IndyCar Series round at Watkins Glen, was quickest for Honda today and fifth overall on the time sheets. His Andretti Autosport teammate, ‘Glen winner Alexander Rossi, ended the day sixth overall. Continue reading Hunter-Reay Leads Honda Field in Friday Practice at Sonoma
Courtney Force puts Advance Auto Parts Chevrolet in Charlotte’s provisional No. 1 spot
Courtney Force puts Advance Auto Parts Chevrolet
in Charlotte’s provisional No. 1 spot
CONCORD, N.C. (Sept. 15) – Courtney Force knows all too well that every point from now until the end of the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season is important.
That’s why the Advance Auto Parts driver was ecstatic after her second of two qualifying runs Friday for the NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway. After smoking the tires with a pass too strong in the first session, Force took her Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car to the top of the charts in the second round – a pass of 3.891 seconds at 330.07 mph. Continue reading Courtney Force puts Advance Auto Parts Chevrolet in Charlotte’s provisional No. 1 spot
COMP Cams Great Lakes Sprint Car Classic next for SOD
ERIE, MI (September 16, 2017) – Engine Pro Sprints On Dirt presented by ARP returns to the most unique venue it has ever raced at. Michigan’s renowned Berlin Raceway, a leader among paved short tracks, is being transformed into a dirt track for a few, select races this fall. Saturday, September 30, the raceway will present SOD’s COMP Cams Great Lakes Sprint Car Classic.
COMP Cams, a 2017 SOD heat race sponsor partner, has signed on as title sponsor of the Great Lakes Sprint Car Classic. The thirty lap feature will pay $4,000 to win and $400 to start. As with all SOD shows, Engler Machine & Tool, COMP Cams, RockAuto.com, Jim Coffey & Son Plumbing & Heating, and Engine Pro will pay $100 to each heat race winner. Lane Automotive and MSD Ignition will pay $50 to the fast qualifier in each heat group. $1,500 in contingency cash and awards will be available to competitors.
Berlin Raceway’s storied 67-year history and SOD’s status as the nation’s most progressive and recognized regional sprint car series promise to make the race an event fans won’t want to miss. The Classic will be part of an event that includes Michigan’s three leading dirt series, Sprints On Dirt, the American Ethanol Late Model Tour (AELMT), and the American Ethanol Modified Tour (AEMODT).
When it comes to oval track racing in Michigan, Berlin Raceway’s story is right at the top. In 1951, it was born as an oval dirt track located within the Berlin Fairgrounds. 1966 saw the track paved as a 7/16 mile asphalt oval track. In 2012, Berlin Raceway returned to its roots, covering the asphalt with clay and turning the track into a dirt track for the month of September. In 2013, 2014, and 2015, Berlin Raceway again hosted September dirt track racing. This will be SOD’s third race at Berlin with previous appearances in 2013 and 2014.
BENJAMIN PEDERSEN DOMINATES F4 U.S. CHAMPIONSHIP COTA EVENT Kyle Kirkwood Clinches Season Championship after Claiming Two Podium Finishes
BENJAMIN PEDERSEN DOMINATES F4 U.S. CHAMPIONSHIP COTA EVENT
Kyle Kirkwood Clinches Season Championship after Claiming Two Podium Finishes
AUSTIN, TEXAS (Sept. 16, 2017)- Global Racing Group pilot Benjamin Pedersen of Copenhagen, Denmark, dominated Circuit of the Americas Friday, winning both races and capturing pole position in qualifying and in Round 16. This was the highest finish for Pedersen in his two years of competing in the Formula 4 United States Championship Powered by Honda. Continue reading BENJAMIN PEDERSEN DOMINATES F4 U.S. CHAMPIONSHIP COTA EVENT Kyle Kirkwood Clinches Season Championship after Claiming Two Podium Finishes
Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Chicagoland–Dale Earnhardt Jr.
MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
TALE OF THE TURTLES 400
CHICAGOLAND SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
DALE EARNHARDT, JR., NO. 88 AXALTA CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Chicagoland Speedway and discussed the importance of his win at Chicagoland in 2005, his goals for the remainder of the season, if there is a disparity among the manufacturers and many other topics. Full Transcript:
Chicagoland Speedway announced today that it would donate $8,800.00 to P.A.W.S. an organization in the Chicago area that is dedicated to helping animals. Over the weekend fans are bringing items to Chicagoland Speedway to assist in the efforts to helps those animals that are in peril after hurricane’s Harvey and Irma. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Chicagoland–Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Honda Racing–An Interview With: ART ST. CYR
An Interview With:
ART ST. CYR
THE MODERATOR: Thank you for joining us for the final in a series of media briefings that we’ve had throughout the 2017 season. As is customary, our guest today is Art St. Cyr, the president of HPD. Art, thanks for making time for us. Let me I think I can speak for everybody under the canopy when we open by wishing you a very happy birthday.
ART ST. CYR: Thank you very much.
THE MODERATOR: And our present is that we aren’t going to sing.
ART ST. CYR: I appreciate that. I actually only have one wish for my birthday, and it’s a championship. I also wish for a Honda jet for my birthday, but I’m probably not going to get that. Continue reading Honda Racing–An Interview With: ART ST. CYR
Megan Meyer Scores Holeshot Victory in Iowa, Eyes Set on Regional Championship
Megan Meyer Scores Holeshot Victory in Iowa, Eyes Set on Regional Championship
Sep 13, 2017 | Featured, Megan Meyer, Pre-Race Releases, Race Results
Megan Meyer Scores Holeshot Victory in Iowa, Eyes Set on Regional Championship
Megan Meyer, with teammate Justin Ashley, will return to the home of her first NHRA National event win, zMax Dragway in North Carolina. Since winning the 4-Wide Nationals in the spring of 2016, Megan has won five events including the NHRA Chicago Route 66 Nationals. Continue reading Megan Meyer Scores Holeshot Victory in Iowa, Eyes Set on Regional Championship
LONE STAR LE MANS WEEKEND BREAKS ENTRY RECORD FOR F4 U.S
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
Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Playoff Media–Jamie McMurray
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 Racing Update 9.14.17
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
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
Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Sonoma–Penske Drivers
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’
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’
Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Playoff Media–Austin Dillon
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
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
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
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