John Force Racing

No. 1 qualifier continues impressive Vegas weekend for Advance Auto Parts driver Courtney Force

No. 1 qualifier continues impressive Vegas weekend for Advance Auto Parts driver Courtney Force
LAS VEGAS (April 1) – Advance Auto Parts Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car driver Courtney Force is piling up an impressive list at the NHRA Nationals this weekend at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

No 1 qualifier? Check.
Track record elapsed time? Check.
Extending an impressive qualifying streak? Check.
Fast race car in final qualifying session? Check.
First victory of the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season? Stay tuned.
Force earned the 11th No. 1 qualifier of her young career with a track-record elapsed time of 3.867 seconds at 327.66 mph.

“It’s an awesome run for our team and the Advance Auto Parts Chevy Camaro,” Force said. “To head down there and run a 3.86, to set the track record definitely felt good. It was a great run for us and we’re excited about it.” Continue reading No. 1 qualifier continues impressive Vegas weekend for Advance Auto Parts driver Courtney Force →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevrolet Drivers Power Camaro SS to Challenge Race Win, Two No. 1 Qualifier Spots

CHEVROLET RACING IN NATIONAL HOT ROD ASSOCIATION
DENSO SPARK PLUGS NHRA NATIONALS
THE STRIP AT LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
QUALIFYING RESULTS AND DRIVER QUOTES
SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 2017

Chevrolet Drivers Power Camaro SS to Challenge Race Win, Two No. 1 Qualifier Spots

· Greg Anderson earns sixth K&N Horsepower Challenge victory
· Courtney Force claims top qualifier honor, sets track record in Funny Car
· Jason Line races to fourth consecutive Pro Stock No. 1 qualifier spot
· Brittany Force ties season best by qualifying fourth in Top Fuel

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (April 1, 2017) – Greg Anderson says he’ll build a larger mantle, if necessary, to hold his collection of K&N Horsepower Challenge trophies.

“It doesn’t get old winning one of these,” said Anderson, who claimed the $50,000-to-win special Pro Stock race for the sixth time – and second year in a row — during the DENSO Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Continue reading Chevrolet Drivers Power Camaro SS to Challenge Race Win, Two No. 1 Qualifier Spots →

Erica Enders

Erica Enders shocks top qualifier Jason Line early in K&N Horsepower Challenge

Erica Enders shocks top qualifier Jason Line early in K&N Horsepower Challenge
LAS VEGAS (April 1) — Racing on the strength of a fan vote, popular hot-rodder Erica Enders made sure top qualifier Jason Line remained winless in the lucrative $50,000 K&N Horsepower Challenge Saturday with a huge victory in the opening stanza of racing action. Although she lost a round later in the semifinals, Enders once again established herself as one of the hottest shoes in the sport. Continue reading Erica Enders shocks top qualifier Jason Line early in K&N Horsepower Challenge →

Jegs Racing

JEGS.com pro Jeg Coughlin Jr. earns No. 2 starting position in Las Vegas

JEGS.com pro Jeg Coughlin Jr. earns
No. 2 starting position in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (April 1) — Not every driver in the Pro Stock category managed to make it down The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway during Friday night qualifying, but those that did made an impact. Jeg Coughlin Jr. was one of the fortunate ones who made a pass just after NHRA officials decided to spray the racing surface and his impressive 6.652 at 206.92 mph in the JEGS.com/Elite Performance Chevrolet Camaro was enough to place him a season-best second on the elimination grid. Continue reading JEGS.com pro Jeg Coughlin Jr. earns No. 2 starting position in Las Vegas →

Allen Johnson Racing

Allen Johnson Moving Forward with Tune-Up After Qualifying at DENSO Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals

Allen Johnson Moving Forward with Tune-Up After Qualifying at DENSO Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (April 1, 2017) – Allen Johnson drove his Marathon Petroleum Co./J&J Racing Dodge Dart to the No. 13 spot after four rounds of qualifying at the 18th annual DENSO Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals.

On Friday, Johnson began qualifying at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with a 7.127-second pass at 162.78 mph after they suffered a mechanical issue on their Marathon Petroleum Dodge Dart GT. The Greeneville, Tenn.-native returned in the second session with an improved 6.749, 204.82. Continue reading Allen Johnson Moving Forward with Tune-Up After Qualifying at DENSO Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals →

John Force Racing

Advance Auto Parts driver Courtney Force takes provisional No. 1 after first day of NHRA qualifying in Vegas

Advance Auto Parts driver Courtney Force takes provisional No. 1 after first day of NHRA qualifying in Vegas

LAS VEGAS (March 31) – Courtney Force set a Funny Car track record in qualifying Friday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and seeks to hold the No. 1 position through Saturday’s sessions ahead of the NHRA Nationals, the fourth round of the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series.

Force – in the Advance Auto Parts Chevrolet Camaro SS – turned in a time of 3.867 seconds at 327.66 mph in the opening round of qualifying and held the top spot through two rounds, as others took turns – unsuccessfully – trying to knock her out of the No. 1 spot. Continue reading Advance Auto Parts driver Courtney Force takes provisional No. 1 after first day of NHRA qualifying in Vegas →

Wood Brothers

Rainy Friday Means Blaney Will Start Seventh At Martinsville

Rainy Friday Means Blaney Will Start Seventh At Martinsville

March 31, 2017

Ryan Blaney and the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Fusion will be among the insiders when the green flag drops on Sunday to start the STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway.

When rains washed out qualifying on Friday, the starting field for Sunday was set based on the current points standings, which means Blaney will start seventh, on the preferred inside lane. Continue reading Rainy Friday Means Blaney Will Start Seventh At Martinsville →

F4

THE F4 U.S. CHAMPIONSHIP CONTINUES TO ATTRACT DRIVERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

THE F4 U.S. CHAMPIONSHIP CONTINUES TO ATTRACT DRIVERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

New Zealand’s Brendon Leitch entry adds more diversity to the grid

INDIANAPOLIS (March 30, 2017) –The United States joined the world last season when the Formula 4 United States Championship Powered by Honda debuted as the 12th F4 Championship supported by the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA).

As Formula 4 racing in the United States enters its second season, it is the world that is starting to join the F4 United States Championship. Thirty competitors from around the globe are slated for the F4 U.S. season opener at Homestead-Miami Speedway April 8-9. From New Zealand to Jamaica, eight countries on five continents will be represented in the North American-based championship lineup. Continue reading THE F4 U.S. CHAMPIONSHIP CONTINUES TO ATTRACT DRIVERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Martinsville–Kyle Larson Starts from Pole

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
STP 500
MARTINSVILLE SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
MARCH 31, 2017

KYLE LARSON TO START FROM POLE POSITION
AT MARTINSVILLE
Qualifying for STP 500 Cancelled Due to Rain

MARTINSVILLE, Va. – March 31, 2017 – Qualifying for Sunday’s STP 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway has been cancelled due to inclement weather.

The starting grid has been set per the provisions in the NASCAR rulebook. Starting positions are based on the current Owner’s points. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Martinsville–Kyle Larson Starts from Pole →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Martinsville–Kyle Larson

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
STP 500
MARTINSVILLE SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
MARCH 31, 2017

KYLE LARSON, NO. 42 TARGET CHEVROLET SS met with media and discussed winning at Fontana last week, flying commercial, getting better at short tracks, and more. Full Transcript:

TALK ABOUT THE WEEK AND CELEBRATING YOUR WIN AT AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY. WHAT DID YOU DO TO HAVE SOME FUN?
“Sunday after the race we were heading to the airport and got in a car accident on the way there. A guy ran a red light in front of us and we hit him. And then, we flew to northern California and drove to St. Helena and hung out with Rico’s (Abreu) family and my parents and a lot of our friends, which was cool. Then, I was pretty busy all week because I had the NBC guys following me for the Racing Roots thing that we were doing there; following me around my hometown. And then, Wednesday, I ran a World of Outlaws race and yesterday we flew back here. We had a lot of delayed flights and got here about midnight. It’s been a busy week but a lot of fun and it’s really cool to be the point leader still and having the speed that we’ve had. Hopefully we can keep it going and have a good weekend here at Martinsville.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Martinsville–Kyle Larson →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Martinsville–Jimmie Johnson

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
STP 500
MARTINSVILLE SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
MARCH 31, 2017

JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Martinsville Speedway and discussed the performance of the No. 48 team thus far this season, his thoughts on Kyle Larson, stage racing and many other topics. Full Transcript:

WHERE IS GRANDFATHER CLOCK NO. 10 GOING TO GO IF YOU WIN IT THIS WEEKEND?
“In the man cave. I’ve got a great spot for it and would love to have it. It was fun listening to Kyle (Larson) one, just his honestly about a few different topics including this track. I used to drive up here depressed and not excited to compete here. And then it clicked, so I would anticipate that happening for him before long. He is just too talented of a driver. So many different types of vehicles and tracks for it not to work for him here. I think my background, once I figured out how to drive this place has lent me all the success and has really been the backbone to it all. So, looking forward to a great race. Last fall went very well for us here and looking forward to a good race this weekend.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Martinsville–Jimmie Johnson →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Martinsville–AJ Allmendinger

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
STP 500
MARTINSVILLE SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
MARCH 31, 2017

AJ ALLMENDINGER, NO. 47 KROGER CLICKLIST CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Martinsville Speedway and discussed the teams early season performance, how potentially not getting practice in today at Martinsville might impact his team, getting his crew chief Randall Burnett back this weekend and many other topics. Full Transcript:

WHAT IS IT ABOUT MARTINSVILLE SPEEDWAY THAT SUITS YOUR DRIVING STYLE?
“I think it’s a race track that when I first started I had no clue how to get around and just over the years trying to learn the techniques. It’s somewhat like a road course in the sense of the way you brake and some of the stuff you can do with the throttle and things like that. A driver can make a bit of a difference here, so more than anything just trying to learn the techniques. You still have to have a great race car. The last couple of years we’ve had a good set-up and been able to use it to have some pretty good runs. It’s just a tough race. It’s one of those races that you can’t really let your guard down mentally for 500 laps. Anything can happen, usually get a late-race restart, so a race track that has been tough, but over the last couple of years has been really good for us and hopefully can have another good run because we definitely need it.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Martinsville–AJ Allmendinger →

Kasey Kahne Racing

Kasey Kahne Racing – Results Recap 3//30/17

Kasey Kahne Racing – Results Recap

Sweet Wins in Stockton

Brad Sweet and the No. 49 NAPA AUTO PARTS/ASE/Sage Fruit team won their first race of the season, and first in NAPA colors, on Saturday night in Stockton, Calif. Daryn Pittman and the No. 9 Great Clips/ASE/Sage Fruit team didn’t have the qualifying effort they were looking for, but showed championship caliber resiliency and battled back through the heats to earn a 10th-place starting spot in the feature, eventually coming home in sixth when the checkered flags flew in the A-main.

Last night in Placerville, Calif. was the third annual Brad Sweet’s Short Track Showdown at Placerville Speedway in Placerville, Calif. For the past three years, Brad has promoted the race bringing the Outlaws back to his home track. With a sold out crowd, solid car count and great track conditions, it’s been one of the more popular races on the Outlaws schedule.

Brad finished the feature around the 1/4 mile bullring in third, and Daryn came home with another sixth-place finish. The strong runs by the No. 9 team over the past few races have propelled them from sixth to fourth in the point standings.

The KKR teams head to Hanford (Calif.) tomorrow night and then Perris (Calif.) on Saturday.

Chevrolet Racing

CHEVROLET AT LAS VEGAS

CHEVROLET AT LAS VEGAS

What:
DENSO Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals
When:
Friday, March 31-Sunday, April 2
Where:
The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, Nevada
TV:
FS1: Eliminations and finals – 6 p.m. ET Sunday (live)
FS1: Qualifications and K&N Horsepower Challenge – 7 p.m. ET Saturday (live)
FS1: Qualifications – 6:30 p.m. ET Friday (taped)
Chevrolet Drivers Seek Winning Combinations at The Strip in Las Vegas
Seven Chevrolet Pro Stock competitors entered in special K&N Horsepower Challenge
Continue reading CHEVROLET AT LAS VEGAS →

Wood Brothers

Motorcraft/Quick Lane Team Gearing Up For Historic Martinsville Speedway

Motorcraft/Quick Lane Team Gearing Up For Historic Martinsville Speedway

March 30, 2017

For Eddie Wood, co-owner of the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Fusion, this weekend’s STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway is all about the three Hs – home, history and hot dogs.

Martinsville Speedway is the home track for the Wood Brothers team, which has its roots in nearby Stuart, Va., just a 28-mile ride down U.S. 220 from the track.

The track also is just a short 45-minute drive from High Point, N.C., where driver Ryan Blaney grew up. Continue reading Motorcraft/Quick Lane Team Gearing Up For Historic Martinsville Speedway →

Gary Scelzi Motorsports

Scelzi Maneuvers From Back of Field Toward Top 10 Before Bad Luck at Stockton

Scelzi Maneuvers From Back of Field Toward Top 10 Before Bad Luck at Stockton

Inside Line Promotions – STOCKTON, Calif. (March 29, 2017) – Dominic Scelzi was putting on a show last Saturday during the FVP Western Spring Shootout, where he quickly charged from the back of the field toward the top 10 before a flat tire derailed the result. Continue reading Scelzi Maneuvers From Back of Field Toward Top 10 Before Bad Luck at Stockton →

Chevrolet Racing

Team Chevy Martinsville Advance

TEAM CHEVY ADVANCE
STP 500
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA
APRIL 2, 2017

BOWTIE BULLETS

LEADER OF THE PACK:
Did you know that Chevrolet leads all manufacturers with 56 wins at Martinsville Speedway? Chevrolet has gone to Victory Lane more than any other brand at the oldest track on the circuit. Buck Baker took Chevrolet to Winner’s Circle for the first time in 1957. The winning tradition of the Bowtie Brand and Martinsville Speedway continues on; last year’s winner was Jimmie Johnson proudly driving a Chevy into the famous Winner’s Circle at the paper clipped-shaped track. Continue reading Team Chevy Martinsville Advance →

Richard Childress Racing

Richard Childress Racing’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series history at Martinsville Speedway

In 159 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series starts at Martinsville Speedway, Richard Childress Racing has earned four pole awards and posted seven victories with drivers Dale Earnhardt (five times), Ricky Rudd (1983) and Kevin Harvick (2011). RCR Chevrolet teams have earned 29 top-five and 60 top-10 finishes at Martinsville dating back to the team’s first start there on April 10, 1972. Richard Childress, a former driver in NASCAR’s top division, contributed four of those top-10 finishes from 1976-1978.

RCR in the MENCS … In 2,751 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series starts dating back to 1969, RCR has amassed 48 pole awards,106 wins, 476 top-five finishes and 1,032 top-10 finishes, with an average starting position of 17.7 and an average finishing position of 16.1. RCR has earned 15 total championships (six Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series championships with Earnhardt in 1986, ’87, ’90, ’91, ’93 and ’94, six NASCAR XFINITY Series titles, two NASCAR Camping World Truck Series titles and one ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards title) and was the first organization to win titles in NASCAR’s three national series. Continue reading Richard Childress Racing’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series history at Martinsville Speedway →

John Force Racing

Brittany Force seeks Las Vegas luck as Monster Energy team heads back west

Brittany Force seeks Las Vegas luck as
Monster Energy team heads back west

LAS VEGAS (March 28) – Brittany Force has a lot of memories of racing her family at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. This weekend, she wants to create a new one – for herself and her Monster Energy Top Fuel dragster team.

Force seeks her fourth career NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Top Fuel victory and first in Las Vegas in Sunday’s NHRA Nationals.

“I love going to Vegas,” said Force, who enters the weekend fifth in Top Fuel points standings. “For me, it’s close to home – jump in the car, drive up there. I’ve been going there since I was little. I drove there in Super Comp, drove up there with my sister next to me to race her Super Comp dragsters, and our A/Fuel dragsters. So, really so many memories there.” Continue reading Brittany Force seeks Las Vegas luck as Monster Energy team heads back west →

John Force Racing

Heading to Las Vegas, PEAK driver John Force hopes music will continue, dice stay hot

Heading to Las Vegas, PEAK driver John Force
hopes music will continue, dice stay hot

LAS VEGAS (March 28) – Lady luck please let the dice stay hot. That’s one of the lyrics Elvis Presley sung in his 1963 hit Viva Las Vegas.

As he heads to America’s entertainment capital this weekend, John Force is hoping the same holds true – stay hot and add to his winning streak. The most recent winner on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series calendar in the Funny Car class, Force seeks a second consecutive victory in Sunday’s NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

“We’ve got a lot of work cut out for us this weekend,” Force said. “One, you got to qualify. Two, you got to race. Three, got a test on Monday. And we look forward to all those things. But it will be great. We look forward to the fans there; they’re great. And who doesn’t love Las Vegas?” Continue reading Heading to Las Vegas, PEAK driver John Force hopes music will continue, dice stay hot →

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