Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Daytona Media Day–Jimmie Johnson

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
DAYTONA 500 MEDIA DAY
DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
FEBRUARY 22, 2017

JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at the annual Daytona 500 media day at Daytona International Speedway. Full Transcript:

THE MODERATOR: We are joined by the defending and seven‑time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion, driver of the No. 48 Chevrolet and two‑time Daytona 500 champion, Jimmie Johnson. Jimmie, I’m told Sunday morning you did about a 42‑mile bike ride. Do you anticipate exceeding that mileage in advance of Sunday’s Daytona 500? Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Daytona Media Day–Jimmie Johnson →

Erica Enders

Popular two-time champ Erica Enders has program right on track for Phoenix race

Popular two-time champ Erica Enders has program right on track for Phoenix race
CHANDLER, Ariz. (Feb. 21) — Before she even turned professional, let alone captured two world championships, drag racer Erica Enders had a Disney movie made about her and her sister Courtney’s lives in the NHRA Junior Dragster ranks. The film, the most watched movie in Disney Channel history, was entitled Right On Track.

Heading into this weekend’s 33rd annual NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, Enders says the same title could easily be used to describe Richard Freeman’s Elite Motorsports race team, the group she’s been with for four seasons. Continue reading Popular two-time champ Erica Enders has program right on track for Phoenix race →

Kasey Kahne Racing

Kasey Kahne Racing–And here we go…

Kasey Kahne Racing – Results Recap

And here…we…go.

Five races down, 87 to go – the 2017 season has officially kicked off. The Kasey Kahne Racing teams were in Barberville, Florida over the weekend for a five-day show at Volusia Speedway Park.

The Wednesday and Thursday shows were with the Arctic Cat All-Star Circuit of Champions series, with the World of Outlaw series official starting their season on Friday night at Volusia. Continue reading Kasey Kahne Racing–And here we go… →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–39-TIME MANUFACTURERS’ CHAMPION – MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES

39-TIME MANUFACTURERS’ CHAMPION – MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES

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TEAM CHEVY ADVANCE
59th DAYTONA 500
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA
FEBRUARY 25, 2017

BOWTIE BULLETS

CHEVROLET SS RETURNS TO DAYTONA:
The Chevrolet SS race car returns to NASCAR Cup competition for the fifth consecutive year, and will kick-off the 2017 season of competition at the 59th running of the prestigious Daytona 500. The Chevy SS made its racing debut at Daytona in 2013, where Jimmie Johnson and the No. 48 Chevrolet SS team gave the model its first of 62 visits to Victory Lane (2013-’16). The Chevrolet SS is already off to a quick start in 2017 by earning its fifth consecutive pole for the Great American Race. Continue reading Chevy Racing–39-TIME MANUFACTURERS’ CHAMPION – MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES →

Red Horse Racing

Red Horse Racing–NextEra Energy Resources 250

Red Horse Racing: Notes & Quotes

Event: NextEra Energy Resources 250
Venue: Daytona International Speedway
Date: February 24, 2017
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Red Horse Racing at Daytona International Speedway… In 24 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series starts at Daytona International Speedway, Red Horse Racing has recorded two wins (Timothy Peters in 2010 and John King in 2012), six top-five and nine top-10 finishes.

Red Horse Racing NASCAR Camping World Truck Series History… Since entering NASCAR Camping World Truck Series competition in 2005, RHR has 522 starts, earning 16 wins, 111 top-five finishes, 231 top-10 finishes and 14 pole awards. Continue reading Red Horse Racing–NextEra Energy Resources 250 →

John Force Racing

Courtney Force ready to keep Advance Auto Parts Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car rolling in Phoenix

Courtney Force ready to keep Advance Auto Parts
Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car rolling in Phoenix
CHANDLER, Ariz. (Feb. 21) – The last time Advance Auto Parts Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car driver Courtney Force was at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park – site of this weekend’s NHRA Arizona Nationals – she left with the quickest run a Funny Car had ever made. Continue reading Courtney Force ready to keep Advance Auto Parts Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car rolling in Phoenix →

John Force Racing

Robert Hight ready to get back on track with Auto Club Funny Car team at NHRA Arizona Nationals

Robert Hight ready to get back on track with Auto Club Funny Car team at NHRA Arizona Nationals

CHANDLER, Ariz. (Feb. 21) – Robert Hight and his Auto Club of Southern California team head into the second round of the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series this weekend at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, with reason for optimism as well as a new setup on their Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car.
Hight fought to the No. 5 qualifying position in the season-opening Circle K NHRA Winternationals at Pomona, Calif., but fell in the first elimination round. That followed a frustrating preseason test session at Wild Horse Pass earlier in the month. Continue reading Robert Hight ready to get back on track with Auto Club Funny Car team at NHRA Arizona Nationals →

John Force Racing

PEAK Coolant and Motor Oil driver John Force excited about quick start to 2017 season

PEAK Coolant and Motor Oil driver John Force excited
about quick start to 2017 season

CHANDLER, Ariz. (Feb. 21) – John Force Racing is already seeing dividends from its offseason changes, and PEAK Coolant and Motor Oil/Republic Services Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car driver John Force hopes the moves continue to pay off in the NHRA Arizona Nationals this weekend at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park. Continue reading PEAK Coolant and Motor Oil driver John Force excited about quick start to 2017 season →

John Force Racing

Monster Energy driver Brittany Force seeks first career NHRA Arizona Nationals victory

Monster Energy driver Brittany Force seeks first career NHRA Arizona Nationals victory

CHANDLER, Ariz. (Feb. 21) – Brittany Force knows what it takes to get to the finals of the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park. Now, she wants to take it one step further.

A two-time finalist and runner-up in the NHRA Arizona Nationals (2014 and 2016), Force and her Monster Energy Top Fuel dragster team seek their first victory in the annual event, as well as first victory of the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season. Continue reading Monster Energy driver Brittany Force seeks first career NHRA Arizona Nationals victory →

Jegs Racing

Team JEGS Prerace Notes: Arizona Nationals

Team JEGS Prerace Notes: Arizona Nationals
33rd annual NHRA Arizona Nationals
Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park
Chandler, Ariz. (February 24-26)

The JEGS Mail Order team will be out in force for this weekend’s 33rd annual NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, the second stop in the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello
Drag Racing Series.

Six-time world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. will lead the effort with a pair of entries in Pro Stock and Super Gas while nephew Troy Coughlin Jr. will make his second start in the Top Fuel class behind the wheel of the SealMaster Toyota dragster fielded by Kalitta Motorsports.
Continue reading Team JEGS Prerace Notes: Arizona Nationals →

Richard Childress Racing

Richard Childress Racing’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series history at Daytona International Speedway

Richard Childress Racing’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series history at Daytona International Speedway … Dating back to 1976, Richard Childress Racing has won 11 poles and collected five points-paying victories at the most-storied race track on the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series circuit. RCR owns two Daytona 500 wins (Dale Earnhardt – 1998, Kevin Harvick – 2007), three Coke Zero 400 trophies (Earnhardt – 1990, 1993 and Harvick – 2010) and 14 qualifying races, including 10-consecutive victories with Earnhardt (1990 – 1999). In addition, RCR has earned the Advance Auto Parts Clash a total of eight times, with drivers Harvick (2009, 2010, 2013) and Earnhardt (1986, ’88, ’91, ’93, and ’95). Continue reading Richard Childress Racing’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series history at Daytona International Speedway →

Allen Johnson Racing

Allen Johnson Revved Up to Revive Momentum in Phoenix

Allen Johnson Revved Up to Revive Momentum in Phoenix

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (February 20, 2017) – Marathon Petroleum Corporation Pro Stock driver Allen Johnson returns to Wild Horse Motorsports Park this weekend for the 33rd annual NHRA Arizona Nationals. Johnson is well-acquainted with the winner circle in Phoenix and returning to the winner circle after an early exit at the season opener would be the exact catalyst for the momentum they’re seeking. Continue reading Allen Johnson Revved Up to Revive Momentum in Phoenix →

Kalitta Racing

Kalitta–Arizona Nationals Advance

Pre-Race Report
Event 02: Arizona Nationals
Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park
Chandler, Ariz.
Feb. 24-26, 2017

Track record holder, Kalitta, looks to build on strong 2017 start
Phoenix Highlights: One win (2001); Three finals (2015, 2010, 2004); Four no.1 qualifiers (2016, 2014, 2013, 2003); Track Elapsed Time Record Holder (3.716 sec.)

Last Event Recap (Pomona): Qualified second; Finalist (Defeated Steve Faria in the first round, Terry McMillen in the quarter-finals and Antron Brown in the semi-finals, lost to Leah Pritchett in the finals.) Continue reading Kalitta–Arizona Nationals Advance →

RCR

Menards Enters Fifth Year of Partnership with Richard Childress Racing NASCAR XFINITY Series Program Paul Menard, Brandon Jones and Ben Kennedy to pilot Menards Chevrolet Camaros during 2017 season

Menards Enters Fifth Year of Partnership with Richard Childress Racing NASCAR XFINITY Series Program
Paul Menard, Brandon Jones and Ben Kennedy to pilot Menards Chevrolet Camaros during 2017 season

WELCOME, N.C. (February 21, 2017) – Looking to continue building success both on and off the track, Menards has renewed its partnership with Richard Childress Racing’s NASCAR XFINITY Series program for a fifth year. Menards will serve as a primary sponsor for select races throughout the 2017 season with Paul Menard and Ben Kennedy driving the No. 2 Chevrolet and Brandon Jones in the No. 33 Chevrolet. Continue reading Menards Enters Fifth Year of Partnership with Richard Childress Racing NASCAR XFINITY Series Program Paul Menard, Brandon Jones and Ben Kennedy to pilot Menards Chevrolet Camaros during 2017 season →

Chevrolet Racing, NHRA

17-year old Tanner Gray makes impressive NHRA debut in Chevrolet Camaro SS

17-year old Tanner Gray makes impressive NHRA debut in Chevrolet Camaro SS
Third-generation driver seeks to add to family victory total in the NHRA Arizona Nationals

DETROIT (Feb. 21, 2017) – Late-afternoon sunshine highlighted the grandeur of the San Gabriel Mountains, which provide a scenic backdrop to Auto Club Raceway in Pomona, California, as Tanner Gray inched the Chevrolet Camaro SS to the staging line. Continue reading 17-year old Tanner Gray makes impressive NHRA debut in Chevrolet Camaro SS →

Jegs Racing

More Phoenix fireworks on the mind of two-time Arizona Nat’ls winner Jeg Coughlin Jr.

More Phoenix fireworks on the mind of two-time Arizona Nat’ls winner Jeg Coughlin Jr.
CHANDLER, Ariz. (Feb. 20) — Jeg Coughlin Jr. has visited the winner’s circle at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park two times in the past, and if things go the way he’s expecting at this weekend’s 33rd annual NHRA Arizona Nationals, his JEGS.com Chevrolet Camaro will find its way back to that hallowed ground. Continue reading More Phoenix fireworks on the mind of two-time Arizona Nat’ls winner Jeg Coughlin Jr. →

Roush Yates

LOGANO TAKES THE DAYTONA CLASH!

LOGANO TAKES THE DAYTONA CLASH!

MOORESVILLE, N.C., February 20, 2017 – Joey Logano of Team Penske took the checkered flag for Ford Performance and Roush Yates Engines in the 2017 Daytona Clash, marking the fourth consecutive restrictor plate win by Team Penske.

Logano commented in victory lane, “It’s cool to win the Clash. We came close last year and it’s really neat to be in Victory Lane and a good start to our day.” Continue reading LOGANO TAKES THE DAYTONA CLASH! →

Wood Brothers

Blaney 18th In Daytona 500 Qualifying

Blaney 18th In Daytona 500 Qualifying

February 19, 2017

Ryan Blaney and the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Fusion will start Thursday’s second Can-AM Duel qualifying race from ninth position after Blaney was 18th fastest in Sunday’s pole qualifying for the Daytona 500.

Blaney’s qualifying speed of 191.746 miles per hour was a bit disappointing given his speed in Saturday’s practice session. There he was fifth fastest with a best lap at 192.980 mph. Continue reading Blaney 18th In Daytona 500 Qualifying →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Daytona 500 Pole Qualifying

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
DAYTONA 500 POLE QUALIFYING
DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY POST QUALIFYING PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
FEBRUARY 19, 2017

Chase Elliott, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Give Chevrolet Front Row for 59th Running of the Daytona 500
Fifth Consecutive Pole for Chevrolet in the Great American Race

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 19, 2017) – For the second consecutive year, Chase Elliot put the No. 24 NAPA Chevrolet SS on the pole for the season-opening Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, Daytona 500. With a lap of 46.663 seconds/192.872 mph, the 2016 Cup Series Rookie-of-the-Year, claimed his third career pole. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Daytona 500 Pole Qualifying →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Daytona 500 Pole Qualifying–Chase Elliott

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
DAYTONA 500 POLE QUALIFYING
DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY NOTES AND QUOTES
FEBRUARY 19, 2017

CHASE ELLIOTT, NO. 24 NAPA CHEVROLET SS – Daytona 500 Pole Sitter
TALK ABOUT WINNING THE POLE FOR THE DAYTONA 500 FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR:
“It is awesome. I am just really proud of everybody at our shop – the Hendrick Engine Shop; the Hendrick Chassis Shop; Hendrick Motorsports as a whole and the No. 24 team for sure. I appreciate all of their hard work. It is great to have NAPA on board this weekend. As I said on TV, the No. 24 team here in the past – with Jeff before and with us here and at Talladega has proved they are really good at qualifying at these tracks. They are always trying to find new things with the body, or with the engine and that is proof that they are keeping up with the competition and taking that next step too. Like I said, it is a testament to them, and I am really proud of what they have done. Excited to get started this season and hopefully we can have a good run next week.”
Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Daytona 500 Pole Qualifying–Chase Elliott →

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