Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–6 Questions

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
FIREKEEPERS CASINO 400
MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
SIX QUESTIONS
JUNE 8, 2016
SIX QUESTIONS WITH KEVIN BAYLESS, CHEVROLET RACING NASCAR CHASSIS AND AERODYNAMICS PROGRAM MANAGER
Aerodynamicist Works with Team Chevy to Continue Winning Legacy

CAN YOU TALK A LITTLE BIT ABOUT HOW YOU GOT INTO THE FIELD OF AERODYNAMICS?
“Straight out of college I started work for GM on production car stuff. I actually designed bumpers. They sent all of us new hires up to Detroit for like three days of seminars telling us about different parts of the company. Dick Amacher was there and talked for a few minutes about Chevy Race Shop. I had always been involved in racing growing up. My uncle’s owned sprint cars for years, drag cars, all that sort of stuff. I went up to Dick after he spoke and said ‘hey can I get a business card, because that is what I would like to do one of these days.’ He gave me his card. My wife was still in school at Purdue so I was still working close to Purdue. When she got ready to graduate was about the same time GM consolidated all of the racing divisions into one. I read about it in National Speed Sport News. I thought, okay they are putting all this stuff together, so I dug out Dick Amacher’s business card and called him up and asked if they were going to have openings. He said yes and I wound up with an offer to move to Michigan. My wife also ended up with a job offer in Michigan. So we moved up there in January of 1992 was when I started at GM Motorsports Technology Group is what it was then. I worked there from 1992-1996. Then wound up an illness in the family moved back to Indy where my family was all from. I worked for an IndyCar team for a couple of years, worked for the Trans-Am Series and then I got called back because they were looking for somebody to do chassis and aero work on the IndyCar program based in Indy. I started back with GM in 2001 and have been there ever since. I was a mechanical engineer in school, always wanted to do racecar design that was why I took mechanical engineering. I did a little bit of aero stuff in school, but basically wound up at the right place at the right time.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–6 Questions →

KB Racing

SUMMIT RACING TEAM CONFIDENT OF VICTORY HEADING TO ENGLISHTOWN

SUMMIT RACING TEAM CONFIDENT OF VICTORY HEADING TO ENGLISHTOWN

Mooresville, NC (June 9, 2016) – Fresh from victory in New Hampshire, the Summit Racing Team heads to Englishtown, NJ for the 47TH annual NHRA Summerationals. This is the second of four back-to-back races this month, and Team Summit Racing is driving towards their 10th consecutive win. Continue reading SUMMIT RACING TEAM CONFIDENT OF VICTORY HEADING TO ENGLISHTOWN →

Chevrolet Racing

CHEVROLET Racing–NHRA–AT NEW JERSEY

CHEVROLET AT NEW JERSEY

What:
47th NHRA Summernationals
When:
Friday, June 10-Sunday, June 12
Where:
Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, Englishtown, New Jersey
TV:
FS1: Qualifying – 1 a.m. ET Saturday (taped highlights)
FS1: Eliminations and finals – 4:30 p.m. ET Sunday (taped)

Chevrolet Aims to Continue Success in All Three Pro Classes
NHRA Summernationals is the second event in four consecutive weekends of racing Continue reading CHEVROLET Racing–NHRA–AT NEW JERSEY →

Chevrolet Racing

With Momentum of Double Win in Detroit, Chevrolet IndyCar Drivers Head to Texas Looking to Continue Success Firestone 600 Next on Schedule at Texas Motor Speedway

With Momentum of Double Win in Detroit, Chevrolet IndyCar Drivers Head to Texas Looking to Continue Success
Firestone 600 Next on Schedule at Texas Motor Speedway

· Chevrolet Verizon IndyCar Series drivers have won 7 of 8 races this season
o Victories by Sebastien Bourdais and Will Power at Chevrolet Dual in Detroit on Belle Isle marked 50 wins for the Chevrolet IndyCar 2.2 liter twin turbocharged direct injected V6 engine since its 2012 debut in the Verizon IndyCar Series
· Scott Dixon put his No. 9 Target Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet in Texas Victory Lane in 2015; the four-time champion also won from the pole in 2008 on the 1.455-mile oval
· Will Power was the pole winner in 2015, upping his total at Texas Motor Speedway to three — more than any other active driver in the Verizon IndyCar Series; Power also won the race in 2011
· Helio Castroneves has four Verizon IndyCar Series wins at Texas Motor Speedway, more than any active driver; he won from the pole in 2004
o Other Chevrolet Aero Kit IndyCar with 2.2 liter V6 engine drivers with TMS wins are: Tony Kanaan – 2004; Ed Carpenter – 2014
o Bourdais won an IROC race at TMS in 2005 Continue reading With Momentum of Double Win in Detroit, Chevrolet IndyCar Drivers Head to Texas Looking to Continue Success Firestone 600 Next on Schedule at Texas Motor Speedway →

Honda Racing

2017 Acura NSX Supercar to Make its North American Racing Debut at 2016 Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

2017 Acura NSX Supercar to Make its North American Racing Debut at 2016 Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

• Two Acura NSX supercars and a new NSX-inspired, all-electric 4-motor SH-AWD Concept will compete in the 100th anniversary of Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
• Acura NSX, MDX and TLX will serve as official pace cars Continue reading 2017 Acura NSX Supercar to Make its North American Racing Debut at 2016 Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb →

World of Outlaws

Schatz Scores Thrilling Win at Lincoln Park Speedway

Schatz Scores Thrilling Win at Lincoln Park Speedway
Claims eighth victory of the season and ties Brad Sweet for point lead

PUTNAMVILLE, Ind. – June 8, 2016 – Seven-time World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series champion Donny Schatz held off a red-hot David Gravel on a green-white-checkered finish to claim his eighth victory of the season at Lincoln Park Speedway on Wednesday night. Continue reading Schatz Scores Thrilling Win at Lincoln Park Speedway →

Jegs Racing

Troy Coughlin Jr. eyes $50K payday at 11th annual Ultimate Sixty-Four Shootout

Troy Coughlin Jr. eyes $50K payday at 11th annual Ultimate Sixty-Four Shootout
CLAY CITY, Ky. (June 8) — Sportsman champion Troy Coughlin Jr. of Team JEGS will be looking for another big pile of cash when he competes at the 11th annual Ultimate Sixty-Four Shootout presented by Racing RVs at Mt. Park Dragway. Continue reading Troy Coughlin Jr. eyes $50K payday at 11th annual Ultimate Sixty-Four Shootout →

Allen Johnson Racing

Pro Stock Champion Allen Johnson in the Groove for Englishtown

Pro Stock Champion Allen Johnson in the Groove for Englishtown

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (June 7, 2016) – The Eastern Swing can present its challenges with four races back-to-back but with a final round appearance just a few days ago at the rain-delayed NHRA New England Nationals, Marathon Petroleum’s Allen Johnson got in an early groove that was exactly what he was hoping for. Johnson plans to take that momentum to the 47th annual NHRA Summernationals this weekend and go one step further than Epping – straight to the winner circle. Continue reading Pro Stock Champion Allen Johnson in the Groove for Englishtown →

Richard Childress Racing

Richard Childress Racing Names Additional Drivers for the No. 2 Chevrolet in the NASCAR XFINITY Series

Ben Kennedy, Sam Hornish Jr., AJ Allmendinger and Michael McDowell to compete in XFINITY Series events this year.

WELCOME, N.C. (June 8, 2016) – Richard Childress Racing (RCR) has announced the addition of four drivers to its 2016 NASCAR XFINITY Series team roster to compete in races at Iowa Speedway, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Road America and Kentucky Speedway. The drivers will share seat time in the No. 2 Chevrolet Camaro with crew chief Danny Stockman. Continue reading Richard Childress Racing Names Additional Drivers for the No. 2 Chevrolet in the NASCAR XFINITY Series →

World of Outlaws

The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series heads to Lincoln Park Speedway

The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series heads to Lincoln Park Speedway on Wednesday, June 8 and Knoxville Raceway on Friday, June 10 for the Budweiser Night with the World of Outlaws and Saturday, June 11 for the Xtreme Shootout powered by Mediacom

CONCORD, N.C. – June 7, 2016 – The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series will return to the track this week on Wednesday, June 8 at Lincoln Park Speedway in Putnmaville, Ind., before heading to historical Knoxville Raceway for the Budweiser Night with the World of Outlaws on Friday, June 10 and Xtreme Shootout powered by Mediacom on Saturday, June 11. Continue reading The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series heads to Lincoln Park Speedway →

John Force Racing

POINTS LEADER COURTNEY FORCE READY FOR SUMMERNATIONALS

POINTS LEADER COURTNEY FORCE READY FOR SUMMERNATIONALS

ENGLISHTOWN, NJ (June 8, 2016) — Courtney Force is gearing up for the second stop along a four race swing in the month of June. The 47th annual NHRA SummerNationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park is the 10th of 24 races in the 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season and Force’s next opportunity to compete for her ninth NHRA Funny Car win for Traxxas, The Fastest Name in Radio Control. Continue reading POINTS LEADER COURTNEY FORCE READY FOR SUMMERNATIONALS →

Wood Brothers

Wood Brothers Delivered A Victory For Ford Motor Company In Inaugural NASCAR Race At MIS

Wood Brothers Delivered A Victory For Ford Motor Company In Inaugural NASCAR Race At MIS

June 8, 2016

The inaugural NASCAR race at Michigan International Speedway, on June 15, 1969, was appropriately named the “Motor State 500.”

Held in the home state of the major U.S. automakers, the race has been from the beginning an event that participating auto makers want to win, for many reasons, including local bragging rights. Continue reading Wood Brothers Delivered A Victory For Ford Motor Company In Inaugural NASCAR Race At MIS →

Jegs Racing

Jeg Coughlin Jr. ready to perform at one of his favorite tracks: Englishtown

Jeg Coughlin Jr. ready to perform at one of his favorite tracks: Englishtown
ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. (June 7) — Five-time Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. has raced at countless tracks across the country — and the world — during his long, stellar career, and famed Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, site of this weekend’s NHRA Summernationals, is on the list of his favorite racetracks.
Continue reading Jeg Coughlin Jr. ready to perform at one of his favorite tracks: Englishtown →

World of Outlaws

The Countdown is on to the Firecracker 100 Weekend

The Countdown is on to the Firecracker 100 Weekend
Three times the racing, three times the party as one of the year’s premier late model events counts down to a kick off at Lernerville Speedway

SARVER, Pa. – June 7, 2016 – The countdown is on to the Firecracker 100 weekend at Lernerville Speedway as one of racing’s biggest parties kicks off on Thursday, June 23 and runs until Saturday, June 25. Continue reading The Countdown is on to the Firecracker 100 Weekend →

Honda Racing

Honda Ridgeline Baja Race Truck Takes Class Victory at Baja 500

Honda Ridgeline Baja Race Truck Takes Class Victory at Baja 500
• Off-road Ridgeline Race Truck scores Class 2 victory
• Also won Class 2 in last year’s Baja 1000 debut
• Racing version of next-generation, 2017 Honda Ridgeline

ENSENADA, Mexico (June 6, 2016) – The Honda Ridgeline Baja Race Truck is now two-for-two in competition on its namesake course, as drivers Jeff Proctor and Jason LaFortune claimed the Class 2 victory in last weekend’s 48th running of the SCORE Baja 500, adding to their previous triumph last fall in the Baja 1000. Continue reading Honda Ridgeline Baja Race Truck Takes Class Victory at Baja 500 →

KB Racing

Greg Anderson Makes It Nine for Nine for Team Summit Racing with New England Nationals Victory

Greg Anderson Makes It Nine for Nine for Team Summit Racing with New England Nationals Victory

Greg Anderson made it nine of nine for KB Racing with his win over Allen Johnson at the rain-delayed NHRA New England Nationals in Epping, New Hampshire. It was Anderson’s fourth victory of the 2016 season, his second at New England Dragway, and the 82nd of his career.

GREG ANDERSON Summit Racing Equipment Chevrolet Camaro SS
Anderson qualified fourth with a 6.584 second, 210.70 MPH pass. He defeated V. Gaines in Round One of eliminations, Alex Laughlin in Round Two, and teammate Jason Line in the semifinals to reach his 131st career final round. Anderson raced past Allen Johnson for the win, 6.598/210.44 to Johnson’s 6.673/208.71.

“It’s been a great start to the year,” said Anderson. “This team is on fire. It’s a dream to drive that race car. I had the best car on the grounds this weekend and I got the job done today.”

Anderson was also impressed by the number of New England fans that filled the stands during eliminations on Monday. Rain forced the NHRA to cancel the regularly scheduled Sunday finals.

“I came out this morning and thought it would be like a test day without many people around to watch,” said Anderson. “I looked up in the grandstands when we rolled out for Round One and they were nearly packed. I love racing up here and obviously the fans love us coming here.”

Anderson is currently second in the Pro Stock points standings.

JASON LINE Summit Racing Equipment Chevrolet Camaro SS
Jason Line qualified Number One for the fourth time this season with a 6.567/211.13 pass. He defeated John Gaydosh in Round One and had a bye-run in Round Two before facing teammate Greg Anderson in the semifinals. Line ran a strong 6.620/210.14, but Anderson took the win with a quicker 6.618/209.46.

“The car was good; it’s always good,” Line said. “It was just one of those times where we didn’t have the outcome we wanted. We had a heck of a run going, though—our team did a heck of a good job. My Chevy Camaro is great. I’m not trading it with anybody else’s, I can tell you that!”

Line is currently Number One in the Pro Stock points standings.

TIM WILKERSON Ford Shelby Mustang Nitro Funny Car
After crashing his new car two weeks ago in Topeka, Tim Wilkerson borrowed his old Shelby Mustang, “Bessie”, from Brian Stewart, who bought it after the Las Vegas race. Wilkerson qualified fifth with 3.890/330.63 pass, which set a new track top speed record at New England Dragway.

Wilkerson defeated Chad Head in Round One, but lost to John Force in Round Two when he smoked the tires off the starting line.

“The car ran great in the first round. I really don’t know why it did what it did second round yet; I haven’t had a chance to really analyze the data,” said Wilkerson. “I thought I had enough clutch off of it. We’re still learning. I had two new clutch guys this weekend, and we’re trying to get together and learn how to find a routine and that kind of thing.”

Wilkerson is currently fourth in the Funny Car points standings.

The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series continues June 9-12 with the NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, New Jersey.

TEAM KALITTA NOTES
Top Fuel
Doug Kalitta qualified sixth (3.767/326.71). He defeated Terry McMillen in Round One and Todd Paton in Round Two, but was defeated by Steve Torrence in the semifinals. Kalitta is currently Number One in the points standings.
J.R. Todd qualified eighth (3.779/312.35) but was defeated by Shawn Langdon in Round One. He is currently seventh in the points standings.

Funny Car
Del Worsham qualified seventh (3.909/324.90). He defeated teammate Alexis DeJoria in Round One and Matt Hagan in Round Two, but lost to Tommy Johnson Jr. in the semifinals. Worsham is currently sixth in the points standings.
Alexis DeJoria qualified 10th (3.928/321.04) but was defeated by Del Worsham in Round One. She is currently tenth in the points standings.

Final Round Results from the 4th Annual NHRA New England Nationals
Top Fuel: Antron Brown (3.769/314.61) defeated Steve Torrence (3.778/325.30).
Funny Car: Ron Capps (3.923/325.61) defeated Tommy Johnson Jr. (3.947/322.11).
Pro Stock: Greg Anderson (6.598/210.44) defeated Allen Johnson (6.673/208.71).

Jegs Racing

Two-time world champion Troy Coughlin returns to site of first Pro Mod win

Two-time world champion Troy Coughlin returns to site of first Pro Mod win
ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. (June 7) — Three races into the J&A Services Pro Mod Drag Racing Series season, reigning champion Troy Coughlin is fourth in the world rankings, just seven points out of second place, as the circuit arrives at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park for the 47th annual NHRA Summernationals.
Continue reading Two-time world champion Troy Coughlin returns to site of first Pro Mod win →

Gary Scelzi Motorsports

Scelzi Wins National Sprint League Heat Race and Finishes Seventh during Knoxville Raceway Debut

Scelzi Wins National Sprint League Heat Race and Finishes Seventh during Knoxville Raceway Debut

Inside Line Promotions – KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 6, 2016) – Dominic Scelzi achieved another dream on Saturday at Knoxville Raceway, where he made his debut and did so in impressive fashion during the National Sprint League event. Continue reading Scelzi Wins National Sprint League Heat Race and Finishes Seventh during Knoxville Raceway Debut →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NHRA–Epping Recap

CHEVROLET RACING IN NATIONAL HOT ROD ASSOCIATION
NHRA NEW ENGLAND NATIONALS
NEW ENGLAND DRAGWAY (EPPING, NEW HAMPSHIRE)
EVENT POST EVENT RECAP
JUNE 6, 2016

Chevrolet Wins Ninth Pro Stock Race in a Row to Start Season

• Greg Anderson earns fourth victory of year, second in row at event
• John Force advances to Funny Car semifinals in new Chevrolet Camaro SS
• Courtney Force reaches second round in Funny Car for eighth race in row Continue reading Chevy Racing–NHRA–Epping Recap →

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