CHEVROLET RACING IN THE VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES
ABC SUPPLY 500
POCONO RACEWAY, LONG POND, PENNSYLVANIA
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER POST QUALIFYING QUOTES
SATURDAY AUGUST 20, 2016
JOSEF NEWGARDEN, NO. 21 FUZZY’S ULTRA PREMIUM VODKA ED CARPENTER RACING CHEVROLET, QUALIFIED 2ND: “We rolled out with one thing and I was pushing my guys to do something different. It’s a team decision, whether it’s their decision or mine, but I feel like I was pushing a little hard for something that wasn’t the right thing. But we were close, we just needed that little bit! I think where we rolled out with would have been enough. It’s my fault that we changed it. I’m disappointed about that; you always want the pole! We have a great chemistry and group with our people, but sometimes I mess up! Congrats to Mikael, great job by him! We didn’t have enough today but tomorrow is what counts.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Pocono–Qualifying
Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Juan Pablo Montoya
CHEVROLET RACING IN THE VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES
ABC SUPPLY 500
POCONO RACEWAY, LONG POND, PENNSYLVANIA
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
SATURDAY AUGUST 20, 2016
TEAM PENSKE DRIVERS Juan Pablo Montoya, No. 2 Penske Truck Rental Chevrolet; Will Power, No. 12 Verizon Chevrolet and Simon Pagenaud, No. 22 Menards Chevrolet met with member of the media at Pocono Raceway. Full transcript:
THE MODERATOR: We’ll get started with our morning media availability with some of the Team Penske drivers. Continue reading Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Juan Pablo Montoya
Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Pocono–Charlie Kimball
CHEVROLET RACING IN THE VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES
ABC SUPPLY 500
POCONO RACEWAY, LONG POND, PENNSYLVANIA
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER QUOTES
SATURDAY AUGUST 20, 2016
CHARLIE KIMBALL, NO. 83 TRESIBA CHIP GANASSI RACING CHEVROLET, was involved in a single car on-track incident during practice at Pocono Raceway:
WHAT HAPPENED: “I turned in (Turn One) and the rear came out on cold tires. We made an adjustment to the car. The car rotated a couple of times and I caught it. Maybe three times, but then I didn’t catch it any more. But when I hit, my knee hit the back of the steering wheel and popped it off. It was an incident of the incident rather than anything else” Continue reading Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Pocono–Charlie Kimball
Richard Childress Racing–Bristol 300
Austin Dillon and the Rheem Team Win in Overtime Finish
No. 2 Team Takes Control of Owner’s Points Lead with Win at Bristol Motor Speedway
“I feel like the fans had to have loved that race. It was interesting to have another lane down at the bottom of the track and it ended up being a race on those last two restarts. At the end of the race, I listened to the advice of my grandfather on what lane to choose to restart and I’m glad I did. It really worked out. The more and more I learn about these races it’s a battle of attrition and it’s about who can survive. I’m proud of Justin Alexander. This is his first win as a crew chief in the NASCAR XFINITY Series and this is our first win together in our first race together so it’s a great way to start.” Continue reading Richard Childress Racing–Bristol 300
JFR IN MIX ON QUICK FRIDAY AT LUCAS OIL NATIONALS
JFR IN MIX ON QUICK FRIDAY AT LUCAS OIL NATIONALS
BRAINERD, MN– Courtney Force and Brittany Force led the way for John Force Racing in qualifying today at the 39th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway. Both of the Force daughters finished up the first day of qualifying as the No. 5 provisional qualifiers in their respective classes.
The Traxxas Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car that Courtney powered to a 3.892 second pass was a brand new race car for the fifth year pro and was sporting a new paint scheme. At the end of the day Force was glad to get two runs but a little sorry she had to wait ten days to get back into her 10,000 hp Nitro Funny Car after her crash in Seattle. Continue reading JFR IN MIX ON QUICK FRIDAY AT LUCAS OIL NATIONALS
Blaney, Virginia Tech Ford Will Start Fourth At Bristol
Blaney, Virginia Tech Ford Will Start Fourth At Bristol
August 19, 2016
Ryan Blaney and his No. 21 Virginia Tech Ford Fusion led the way for Ford Motor Company in Friday’s Sprint Cup qualifying session at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Blaney was in the top five in all three rounds of knock-out qualifying and will start fourth in Saturday’s Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway. It’s his best qualifying effort of the season, and his best since a third-place start at Talladega Superspeedway in May, 2015. Continue reading Blaney, Virginia Tech Ford Will Start Fourth At Bristol
Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Bristol–Chase Elliott
NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
BASS PRO SHOPS NRA NIGHT RACE
BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
AUGUST 19, 2016
CHASE ELLIOTT, NO. 24 NAPA AUTO PARTS CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Bristol Motor Speedway and discussed his involvement with a youth initiative, Chase U, at Charlotte Motor Speedway, his current position in the point standings, his thoughts heading into Bristol this weekend and many other topics. Full Transcript: Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Bristol–Chase Elliott
Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Bristol–Qualifying
NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
BASS PRO SHOPS NRA NIGHT RACE
BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY QUALIFYING NOTES AND QUOTES
AUGUST 19, 2016
TEAM CHEVY QUALIFYING RESULTS FOR BASS PRO SHOPS NRA NIGHT RACE:
6TH – CHASE ELLIOTT
8TH – AJ ALLMENDINGER
11TH – JEFF GORDON
13TH – AUSTIN DILLON
14TH – KURT BUSCH
15TH – RYAN NEWMAN
16TH – JIMMIE JOHNSON
19TH – KASEY KAHNE
20TH – PAUL MENARD
21ST – CASEY MEARS
23RD – KYLE LARSON
24TH – KEVIN HARVICK
26TH – MICHAEL MCDOWELL
27TH – TONY STEWART
28TH – JAMIE MCMURRAY
29TH – DANICA PATRICK
31ST – CLINT BOWYER
33RD – REGAN SMITH Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Bristol–Qualifying
Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Bristol–Kyle Larson
NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
BASS PRO SHOPS NRA NIGHT RACE
BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
AUGUST 19, 2016
KYLE LARSON, NO. 42 HUGGIES CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media along with his friend Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. to discuss a special helmet each driver will be wearing in memory of their friend Bryan Clauson. Larson discussed the helmet, racing at night and other topics. Full Transcript: Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Bristol–Kyle Larson
Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Bristol–Jimmie Johnson
NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
BASS PRO SHOPS NRA NIGHT RACE
BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
AUGUST 19, 2016
JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 KOBALT CHEVROLET SS, met with media and discussed the season to date, leading into the Chase, the new package at the upcoming Michigan race, his expectations for the Bristol race this weekend, and more. Full Transcript: Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Bristol–Jimmie Johnson
Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Bristol–Austin Dillon
NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
BASS PRO SHOPS NRA NIGHT RACE
BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
AUGUST 19, 2016
AUSTIN DILLON, NO. 3 DOW/GREAT STUFF CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Bristol Motor Speedway and discussed the potential of making his first Sprint Cup Series chase, his up-coming 3-on-3 charity basketball tournament and many other topics. Full Transcript: Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Bristol–Austin Dillon
Catching up with Casey Currie: His Endless Summer of 2016
Catching up with Casey Currie: His Endless Summer of 2016
CORONA, California (August 10, 2016) – It has been a busy summer for Casey Currie. He has been all over the Western United States and Baja California, Mexico racing, jeeping and spending time with fans, friends and family. Per his usual schedule there has not been much down time for Casey, but he would have it no other way. Now after racing the Lucas Oil Short Course Series at Glen Helen and Estero Beach, and jeeping through Rubicon, down the Baja Peninsula on the Trail of Missions and around Moab with our nation’s veterans, Casey is mixing it up and headed to the east coast for three events: the BFGoodrich Tires 36 Hours of Uwharrie and TORC races in Charlotte, NC and Crandon, WI. Keeping the same crazy schedule, just changing up the locations. Continue reading Catching up with Casey Currie: His Endless Summer of 2016
Chevy Racing–NHRA–Brainerd
CHEVROLET AT BRAINERD
What:
35th Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
When:
Friday, Aug. 19-Sunday, Aug. 21
Where:
Brainerd International Raceway, Brianerd, Minnesota
TV:
FOX Sports 1: Top Fuel and Funny Car finals postponed Aug. 7 – 3 p.m. ET Saturday (live)
FS1: Qualifying – 10 p.m. ET Saturday (taped highlights)
FS1: Eliminations and finals – 2 p.m. ET Sunday (live)
Chevrolet Aiming for Additional Success in the Land of a Thousand Lakes
Seven Chevrolet drivers have secured spots in the Countdown to the Championship Continue reading Chevy Racing–NHRA–Brainerd
Red Horse Racing–UNOH 200
RACE REPORT
UNOH 200
Bristol Motor Speedway
August 17, 2016
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Red Horse Racing at Bristol Motor Speedway
This week, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series teams journeyed to the mountains of Tennessee for a midweek showdown at Bristol Motor Speedway on Wednesday evening. During two practices on the half-mile bullring on Wednesday morning, Brett Moffitt was 12th-fastest in the first and second-fastest in final practice in the No. 11 BrainGear/Surface Sunscreen Toyota Tundra, while Timothy Peters was second and 22nd fastest in the No. 17 Red Horse Racing Toyota Tundra. Wednesday afternoon, three rounds of knockout group qualifying set the field for the UNOH 200. Moffitt transferred to the third round to secure the eighth starting position, and Peters began the 200-lap event in 25th place. After the race was delayed for an hour by summer storms, Moffitt battled in the final laps for the win and finished a career-best second place, and Peters finished in the 13th position.
Continue reading Red Horse Racing–UNOH 200
Wood Brothers And Virginia Tech Team Up To Take On Bristol
Wood Brothers And Virginia Tech Team Up To Take On Bristol
August 17, 2016
Ryan Blaney and the crew of his No. 21 Virginia Tech Ford Fusion and the Virginia Tech Hokies have plenty in common in the next few weeks, besides the fact that they both will be representing the Commonwealth of Virginia in a high-stakes sports contest at Bristol Motor Speedway. Continue reading Wood Brothers And Virginia Tech Team Up To Take On Bristol
Erica Enders hoping for a surprise title defense this weekend in Brainerd
Erica Enders hoping for a surprise title defense this weekend in Brainerd
BRAINERD, Minn. (Aug. 17) — Erica Enders was cruising to s second straight NHRA championship the last time she passed through Brainerd International Raceway, winning her fifth of nine races in her dominating 2015 campaign at the annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals. Continue reading Erica Enders hoping for a surprise title defense this weekend in Brainerd
Jonathan Gray To Drive the HMR GTO
Jonathan Gray To Drive the HMR GTO
Alta Loma, CA (August)- Jonathan Gray will be returning to NHRA Pro Mod Competition at the “Big Go” driving the Hairston Motorsports Elite Performance powered Pontiac GTO. The Hairston’s and Jonathan have agreed to a three race schedule including Indy, St. Louis and Las Vegas with tentative plans for Charlotte. Clint “The Milkman” has graciously given up his seat to Jonathan but will back in car to defend his Street Car Super Nationals Pro Mod Title later in November. Clint’s business commitments and Jake Hairston’s busy schedule with the Elite Motorsports Pro Stock teams have kept the HMR team away from the track so far this year.
The legendary forced induction guru, Ken Duttweiler, has agreed to come aboard as the crew chief to help with the tuning while Jake maintains his focus on getting Elite powered Pro Stock cars into the winner’s circle. Plans call for a testing session in Memphis the week before Indy to get Jonathan comfortable in the car.
We look forward to the challenge of competing with the best Pro Mod cars in the country and representing our title sponsors Pertronix Performance Brands, Lucas Oil and Elite Motorsports and our many other product sponsors including: Duttweiler Performance, Precision Turbo, Racepak, Precision Racing Suspension, M&M Transmissions, Hoosier Tire, K&N, Lenco, Quick Drive, Comp Cams, Lunati crankshafts, Hogan Manifolds, Jesel, Strange, Motive Gear, CFE, Inland Empire Driveline, SCE Gaskets, Starside Design, Russell, ARP, XS Power and Meziere for their continuing support.
Chevrolet IndyCar Drivers Jockey for Championship Points
Chevrolet IndyCar Drivers Jockey for Championship Points
· Chevrolet drivers occupy the top six spots in standings
ᴏ Four races remain in the quest for driver title
· Simon Pagenaud continues firm grip on No. 1 position
ᴏ Team Penske teammate Will Power is 59 points behind
· Chevrolet drivers prepare for demands of the ‘Tricky Triangle’
ᴏ Pocono Raceway 2.5-mile tri-oval is fast and challenging
· Juan Pablo Montoya set track qualifying record on way to 2014 win Continue reading Chevrolet IndyCar Drivers Jockey for Championship Points
COURTNEY FORCE EAGER TO GET BACK ON TRACK IN BRAINERD
COURTNEY FORCE EAGER TO GET BACK ON TRACK IN BRAINERD
BRAINERD, MN (August 17, 2016) — Following a first round collision with the guardwall at Pacific Raceways in Seattle Courtney Force is eager to get back on the track at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals this weekend. In the first round against Jeff Diehl Force pedaled her Traxxas Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car in the left lane and just past the mid-track point the 10,000 hp Funny Car swung to the left making hard contact with the concrete safety barrier. Force exited her Funny Car under her own power but was transported to a local hospital for evaluation. She was cleared and released later that day and has spent the past two weeks rehabbing and preparing to return to racing action. Continue reading COURTNEY FORCE EAGER TO GET BACK ON TRACK IN BRAINERD
Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Bristol Advance
39-TIME MANUFACTURERS’ CHAMPION – NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
TEAM CHEVY ADVANCE
BASS PRO SHOPS NRA NIGHT RACE
BRISTOL, TENNESSEE
AUGUST 20, 2016
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BEATING, BANGING AND BATTLING IN STORE FOR THE BOWTIE BRAND AT BRISTOL
The World’s Fastest Half-Mile next on NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Docket
DETROIT – (August 16, 2016) – Three is the number associated with good fortune. Lucky for NASCAR they have the magic number, three, short tracks on the 23-circuit Sprint Cup Series schedule. This weekend the series heads to one of the most iconic and well-known tracks less than one mile in length – Bristol Motor Speedway.
Fans come from far and wide to witness the fender rubbing, beating and banging short track racing that is produced at the ‘Last Great Coliseum’. The 0.533-mile concrete oval with 24 to 28 degree variable banking in the corners is the little track have proven to have one of the biggest bites in all of racing. The tight turns and small space has 40 of the world’s most talented drivers running nose-to-tail for 500 intense miles of competition. Avoiding mayhem and staying out of trouble is one of the major keys to claiming the trophy in one of NASCAR’s crown jewel events.
Chevrolet has been the best at capturing the lightening in ‘Thunder Valley.’ The Bowtie Brand has recorded 43 wins in 111 races, more than any other brand. Team Chevy drivers Kurt Busch and fill-in driver for Dale Earnhardt, Jr. this weekend at Bristol, Jeff Gordon, are tied with Kyle Busch (Toyota) for the most wins of any active driver climbing behind the wheel for this weekend’s 500-mile event with five victories each to their credit.
This trip to Bristol will be of the utmost importance for several Team Chevy drivers as the Chase ‘bubble’ teams seek that illusive first win of the season to punch their ticket into this season’s Chase for the championship. A solid run at Bristol could be the difference maker with the playoff cut-off race at Richmond only three weeks away.
Recent modifications to the track surface will add a new twist to the concrete monster that teams and drivers will face at Bristol. After the Food City 500 in April, track management consulted with NASCAR and several top Cup Series drivers to make some tweaks to the racing surface. Changes made include: polishing of the lower racing groove, the addition of a substance that will help the tire rubber adhere to the racing surface, and the running of a tire machine on the surface since those changes were made.
Team Chevy will be vying for victory number 44 when the green flag waives on the Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway. The 500-lap/266.5-mile contest is scheduled to begin Saturday, August 20th at 8 p.m., ET. Live coverage will be available on NBCSN, PRN, Sirius NASCAR Radio Channel 90 and NASCAR.com.