World of Outlaws–Johnson Returns to Victory Lane at Placerville Speedway
Johnson Returns to Victory Lane at Placerville Speedway
Captures win one year after serious accident at same event
PLACERVILLE, Calif. March 23, 2016 After being involved in a horrible accident during this event last year that sidelined him for the season, Jason Johnson returned to Placerville Speedway for the 2nd Annual Brad Sweet presents the Placerville Short Track Outlaw Showdown presented by Riebes Auto Parts and captured his first victory since Texas Motor Speedway in 2003.
Daryn Pittman, who was also injured in the same event last year, finished second to Johnson, as both drivers overcame their troubles from a year ago for podium finishes.
We have a tremendously strong team right now, and things are clicking, and when they are clicking it is fun, Johnson said. Daryn [Pittman] and I were standing there in the dash and I was like man I would be happy just walking out of here tonight and then we finish one and two.
This was a place I really wanted to redeem myself. Its really cool we are able to come to a small track like this and be able to race and I really got to thank Brad Sweet and thank all the fans for coming out, its been a great night.
Johnson, a Eunice, La. native, showed speed early in the night, clocking in with the second fastest time, just behind quick-time recipient Sean Becker, who is a native of Chico, Calif.
Johnson then piloted his Priority Aviation/Masilla Valley Transportation No. 41 to a victory in his heat, defeating Auburn, Calif. driver Andy Forsberg, which qualified him for the dash.
Coming short of sweeping all the races during the night, Johnson finished fourth in the dash, as Pittman, in the Great Clips/Sage Fruit No. 9, captured the victory in the 8-lap race after he overtook Forsberg on the opening lap.
Pittman, starting in the first position, lost the top spot once the green flag fell, to second place starter Forsberg, who regained the position Pittman took from him in the dash on the opening lap.
Johnson charged from his fourth starting position early, quickly making his way to the second position just behind Forsberg, after he passed Pittman on lap four.
Johnson reeled in Forsberg and started battling with the driver of the PitStopUSA/Autism Awareness No. 7C. The back-and-forth duel for the top position lasted 10 laps, with Johnson finally overtaking Forsberg on lap 14.
As the leaders hit slower lapped traffic, Johnson padded his lead on the rest of the field, but a caution near the halfway point brought both Forsberg and Pittman to his rear bumper.
On the ensuing restart, Johnson pulled away again as Forsberg lost a position to both Pittman and race promoter Sweet, who cracked the top three for the first time all night.
Sweets time in the top three was short lived as another local California driver, Kyle Hirst from Paradise, Calif., rocketed from his 10th starting position to the top three with less than 15 laps remaining.
Much like Sweet, Hirsts time in the top three was short lived as he blew a tire causing a late race restart with only five laps remaining.
Unfortunately, the caution for Hirst was not the final caution of the night.
Just before the leaders took the white flag, Joey Saldana brought out the final caution, setting up a green-white-checkered finish between Johnson, Pittman and Sweet, who had reclaimed his podium position.
On the final restart, Sweet slipped off the track allowing Forsberg around him for the third position.
At the front, Pittman could not muscle his way around Johnson, who proved to be too fast for the rest of the field as he dominated the majority of the race, leading 26 laps en route to claiming the victory at Placerville.
I had no clue [how fast we were], Johnson said. But I knew if we were racing with Andy [Forsberg] then we were pretty good, because I watch a lot of video, and Andys pretty good at this type of racing.
Its all about pacing yourself. You watch Donny Schatz pace himself, his fastest laps come at the end of the race so at the beginning of the race I paced myself and shopped around, then I got the and tried not to make mistakes.
Pittman recorded his second runner-up finish in-a-row, finishing second to Donny Schatz on the final night at Stockton Dirt Track on Saturday before finishing second to Johnson tonight.
You couldnt have scripted a better finish than that one tonight, Pittman said. Starting on the pole you want to win but for [Jason Johnson] to come back and win and me to finish second…It was a lot of fun to come back to a racetrack that we both had a bad night, and both got hurt, and come back and run strong.
Our goals werent too high coming in here tonight. My goal was to see more of the track than I did from the Placerville hospital, so luckily we achieved that and finished second. But congrats to Jason [Johnson], he has definitely been fast this year. He has probably been the most improved and theyre in the hunt every night, so it was a great win for that team, and a good run for us.
Forsberg brought home a third place finish after being one of the fastest cars all night and contending for the victory early in the feature.
We were all working today until about noon so we were able to come out here today and run with the Outlaws these guys are pros, Forsberg said. Am I a little disappointed I didnt win? Of course…Weve been here twice and been in contention twice, so I dont know what else to say, other than I am happy to be in third place.
It sure broke my heart to see Brad [Sweet] drive off the track and let me by him, it was definitely nice of him.
The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series head home for the Easter weekend before hitting the road again for the Ocean Outlaw Showdown presented by Budweiser at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville, Calif. on Friday April 1.
Acura Unveils NSX GT3 Racecar in New York
Acura Unveils NSX GT3 Racecar in New York
• Twin turbocharged NSX supercar to campaign in North American competition starting 2017
• NSX slated to undergo homologation this fall as an FIA GT3 class racecar
• Racecar body to be built by the Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohio, the exclusive manufacturing home to the all-new Acura NSX supercar; engine to be produced in Anna, Ohio
NEW YORK, NY (Mar. 23, 2016) – Acura took the wraps off a NSX GT3 racecar today at the 2016 New York International Auto Show, announcing its intention to campaign the twin-turbocharged NSX supercar in North America starting in 2017. The NSX is currently undergoing testing and slated for homologation as an FIA GT3 class racecar this fall. Continue reading Acura Unveils NSX GT3 Racecar in New York
Honda Debuts 2016 Civic Coupe Racing Livery to Compete in 2016 Red Bull Global Rallycross Series
Honda Debuts 2016 Civic Coupe Racing Livery to Compete
in 2016 Red Bull Global Rallycross Series
Will campaign the all-new Civic Coupe in partnership with Red Bull
and Olsbergs MSE
NEW YORK, March 22, 2016 – Today Honda unveiled the new racing livery for its Civic Red Bull Global Rallycross racecar, announcing plans to campaign the all-new turbocharged 2016 Civic Coupe in the 2016 series in partnership with Red Bull and championship-winning race team Olsbergs MSE. The Honda Civic Red Bull GRC team will begin racing on May 21 in Phoenix at the first event of the season.
Developed from a production-model 2016 Civic Coupe chassis by renowned builders and racers Olsbergs MSE (OMSE) with technical assistance from Honda Performance Development (HPD), the all-new Civic Red Bull GRC car is built to withstand the rigorous demands of racing in a series that emphasizes repeated aggressive acceleration and varied terrain. The car will boast more than 600 horsepower, turn in a 0-60 mph time of 1.9 seconds and is designed to handle the 70 foot table-top jumps featured on each racetrack. Continue reading Honda Debuts 2016 Civic Coupe Racing Livery to Compete in 2016 Red Bull Global Rallycross Series
World of Outlaws–At A Glance: Shane Stewart Storms into Placerville Speedway Wednesday
At A Glance: Shane Stewart Storms into Placerville Speedway Wednesday
Carries momentum into Brad Sweet presents Placerville Short Track Outlaw Showdown presented by Riebes Auto Parts
CONCORD, N.C. – March 21, 2016 – The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series continues its swing through California as the series travels 90 miles north to Placerville (Calif.) Speedway for Brad Sweet presents the Placerville Short Track Outlaw Showdown presented by Riebes Auto Parts on Wednesday.
Shane Stewart concluded the 2015 season finishing second to seven-time series champion Donny Schatz in the final championship standings. So far in 2016, Stewart has been able to pick up where he left off, as he has carried the momentum into the new season. Continue reading World of Outlaws–At A Glance: Shane Stewart Storms into Placerville Speedway Wednesday
Scelzi Nets his Best World of Outlaws Result following Charge at Stockton
Scelzi Nets his Best World of Outlaws Result following Charge at Stockton
Inside Line Promotions – STOCKTON, Calif. (March 21, 2016) – Dominic Scelzi is all smiles following what he described as his best weekend competing with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series.
Scelzi registered a career-best result with the series on Friday at the Stockton Dirt Track before he nearly capped the FVP Western Spring Shootout doubleheader on Saturday with his second straight top 10.
“It was an extremely good weekend,” he said. “I think we’re growing as a team and we are getting better every single night. I’ve had a race car every night this year that I’ve been able to drive. I’ve been able to learn and not have to worry about things a driver shouldn’t have to worry about when racing. My focus is on point and I think that has showed.” Continue reading Scelzi Nets his Best World of Outlaws Result following Charge at Stockton
Chevrolet Racing Enjoys Successful Weekend, Coast to Coast
Chevrolet Racing Enjoys Successful Weekend, Coast to Coast
Team Chevy Scores Multiple Victories in NASCAR and NHRA, and Corvette Racing Earns Another Endurance Race Win in IMSA
DETROIT – Two states, three series, seven victories. Chevrolet Racing enjoyed a successful weekend, winning in NASCAR, IMSA and NHRA races held in California and Florida.
When Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Chevrolet SS and six-time series champion, won the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif., late Sunday, it capped a successful weekend for Chevrolet that saw multiple victories across multiple series:
· In IMSA, Corvette’s success in endurance races continued on Saturday with its GTLM class victory in the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring in Sebring, Fla.; the No. 4 Chevrolet Corvette C7.R – driven by Oliver Gavin, Tommy Milner and Marcel Fassler – won its second straight race to open the season.
· In NHRA, Chevrolet swept the 47th Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, Fla.:
§ John Force Racing’s Brittany Force earned her first career Top Fuel victory
§ JFR’s Robert Hight (Chevrolet Camaro SS) won in Funny Car for the 37th time in his career
§ Greg Anderson (Chevrolet Camaro SS) scored his 80th victory in Pro Stock
§ David Barton (COPO Camaro) won in the Factory Showdown Eliminator class.
· In NASCAR, Johnson’s victory in the Sprint Cup race in Fontana followed Austin Dillon’s (No. 2 Chevrolet Camaro) win on Saturday in the Xfinity Series race at Auto Club Speedway; Dillon also won the pole for Sunday’s Sprint Cup race.
“Going into a race weekend, our goal is to win every series and in every class,” said Jim Campbell, Chevrolet Vice President of Performance Vehicles and Motorsports. “The Chevrolet teams, crews and drivers really delivered when it counted, with seven victories this weekend. We couldn’t be prouder of them.”
Kevin Harvick (No. 4 Chevrolet SS) finished second in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event to give Chevrolet a 1-2 finish. In addition, Johnson’s victory also was the 77th of his career, moving him past the legendary Dale Earnhardt into sole possession of seventh place on NASCAR’s all-time wins list.
Corvette Racing now has won the last five of the world’s top endurance races: Sebring and Daytona in 2016, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Sebring and Daytona in 2015.
In addition, Chevrolet Performance-sponsored Donny Schatz of Tony Stewart Racing won two World of Outlaws events in Stockton, Calif., over the weekend.
Giovanni Scelzi Charges Toward Lead Before Mechanical Problem at Delta
Giovanni Scelzi Charges Toward Lead Before Mechanical Problem at Delta
Inside Line Promotions – STOCKTON, Calif. (March 21, 2016) – Giovanni Scelzi had the speed necessary to win last week. Unfortunately, he lacked much needed luck during his outdoor season debut on Thursday at Delta Speedway in a winged micro sprint.
Scelzi kicked off the event by qualifying third quickest out of nearly three dozen drivers around the bullring.
“My crew chief, Brent Ventura, and I talked a lot during the offseason about what we needed to do,” he said. “I felt like I made good laps in qualifying. The track had slicked off quite a bit and I went out late so I was happy with going third quick.”
Scelzi then advanced from fourth to third place during his heat race to lock into the eight-car feature inversion.
“In the heat race there was no need to push the issue,” he said. “We rolled around the bottom and ran third. I felt pretty good heading into the main event.”
Scelzi used the high groove to power his way into a podium position within the first third of the feature.
“The first four laps everyone was running the bottom,” he said. “I was the first one to move up to the cushion and we passed four guys. We had just passed for second and there was a caution so we got put back to third. The engine stumbled on the restart and about one lap later it quit.”
Scelzi was unable to finish and he was credited with a 21st-place result.
“It’s frustrating, but to be that strong right off the bat is a good sign,” he said. “Minus the mechanical problem it was a good start to the outdoor season.”
Scelzi’s next race is slated for April 1 at Plaza Park Raceway in Visalia, Calif.
NHRA–Gatornationals
Top Fuel — Brittany Force, 3.772 seconds, 318.77 mph def. Terry McMillen, 3.981 seconds, 266.90 mph.
Funny Car — Robert Hight, Chevy Camaro, 4.429, 280.95 def. Ron Capps, Dodge Charger, Foul – Centerline.
Pro Stock — Greg Anderson, Chevy Camaro, 6.598, 210.01 def. Jason Line, Camaro, 6.581, 210.57.
Pro Stock Motorcycle — Eddie Krawiec, Harley-Davidson, 6.820, 198.23 def. Hector Arana, Buell, 6.920, 196.44.
Top Alcohol Dragster — Rich McPhillips, 5.567, 266.95 def. Megan Meyer, 5.564, 273.55.
Top Alcohol Funny Car — John Lombardo Jr., Chevy Camaro, 5.474, 272.12 def. Doug Gordon, Camaro, 5.508, 268.01.
Pro Modified — Rickie Smith, Chevy Camaro, 5.829, 249.86 def. Danny Rowe, Chevy Corvette, 5.869, 233.76.
Competition Eliminator — Greg Kamplain, Spitzer, 6.850, 187.08 def. Jim Greenheck, Camaro, 7.356, 169.47.
Super Stock — Daniel Young, Camaro, 10.627, 119.50 def. Merrill Schrimscher, Chevy II, 9.967, 129.52.
Stock Eliminator — Jeff Strickland, Camaro, 10.313, 123.62 def. Sal Biondo, Mustang, 8.964, 145.67.
Super Comp — Denver Maltba, Dragster, 8.890, 179.23 def. Leo Zynda, Dragster, 8.880, 175.55.
Super Gas — Jim Perry, S-10, 9.893, 168.60 def. Ray Miller, Camaro, 9.875, 166.99.
Top Dragster — Jeff Strickland, Dragster, 6.443, 209.20 def. Casey Spradlin, Dragster, 6.460, 211.00.
Factory Stock Showdown — David Barton, Camaro, 8.390, 162.78 def. Kevin Skinner, Mustang, Foul – Red Light.
Summit Pro Bike — Tim Hunt, Kawasaki, 5.690, 118.08 def. Ken Konter, Kawasaki, 5.872, 110.96.
Wood Brothers Racing–Blown Tire Ends Blaney’s Bid For A Top-10 Finish At Auto Club
Blown Tire Ends Blaney’s Bid For A Top-10 Finish At Auto Club
March 20, 2016
Ryan Blaney kept his No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Fusion among the top-fifteen for most of Sunday’s Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif. He was poised to finish there before a blown tire with seven laps remaining sent him into the outside wall and out of the race. He wound up 35th, which leaves him 17th in the Sprint Cup standings heading into the circuit’s first off weekend of the season. He’s tied in points with fellow Sunoco Rookie of the Year contender Chase Elliott, who is 16th. Elliott gets the higher spot because his best finish this season is higher than Blaney’s.
Blaney said the tire issue that put him out of the race caught him by surprise.
“I don’t know what happened,” he said. “There was no warning, and the tire just exploded into turn three.”
Up until that point, he had a good weekend going.
Continue reading Wood Brothers Racing–Blown Tire Ends Blaney’s Bid For A Top-10 Finish At Auto Club
Richard Childress Racing–Auto Club 400
Austin Dillon Earns Pole Award at Auto Club Speedway and Runs in Top-10 Before Finishing 24th in American Ethanol Chevrolet
“We win as a team and we lose as a team and this weekend we definitely experienced a little bit of both. We made huge strides as an organization earning the pole award and I liked the view from up front. We got a little bit behind in the middle of the race but we were able to battle back and race our way into the top-10. When the final caution came out it was never a question whether or not to pit, just whether to take two or four tires. We took four but had a parts failure and it hurt us in the end. Nothing we can do about it but be gracious in defeat. On to Martinsville Speedway.”
– Austin Dillon
The No. 27 FVP/Menards Team Bounces Back After Pit-Road Penalty to Finish 15th at Auto Club Speedway
“Our race started out strong today in California. Right at the beginning the car was on the splitter but we made adjustments during the first caution that helped. The next stop we adjusted a little too far, then received a speeding penalty on pit road. The penalty put us a lap down and definitely set us back for a while. After taking the wave around, we got some positions back but needed more on the restarts. I’m proud of my team for not giving up today. We’ll take a weekend off then get back at it in Martinsville.”
– Paul Menard
Ryan Newman and the Caterpillar Team Forge On After a 14th-Place Finish at Auto Club Speedway
“Luke Lambert and the Caterpillar pit crew did a great job on pit road for me today. We had a top-10 Chevrolet for a good portion of the race. Our biggest challenge was a lack of grip and a loose-handling Chevrolet but we kept fine tuning on it. The pit crew busted off a fast stop at the end when we needed it to have us lined up in 10th on the final restart. Unfortunately the adjustment we made did not react the way we predicted and I drove as hard as I could to get that finish. It’s disappointing to come up short but at the same time, it’s encouraging to see the potential this team has as well as the rest of our RCR teammates. I mean, Austin Dillon drove up in the top 10 for most of the race and Paul Menard was right there with us so the hard work put in during the off season is producing solid results. Now that the West Coast tour is over, we can get a nice break and prepare for the long haul.”
– Ryan Newman
John Force Racing–B. FORCE, HIGHT VICTORIOUS AT GATORNATIONALS
B. FORCE, HIGHT VICTORIOUS AT GATORNATIONALS
GAINESVILLE, FL — John Force Racing made team history today winning their first Top Fuel national event and also winning both Top Fuel and Funny Car as Brittany Force and Robert Hight were victorious at the 47th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. Force racing in her eighth final round defeated Terry McMillen in Top Fuel while Hight took out Ron Capps to secure his third Gatornationals career win. The wins secured berths for Brittany Force and Robert Hight in the Traxxas Shootout.
For Force and the Monster Energy team it was their second consecutive final round and moved the 27 year-old driver from Yorba Linda, California into the Top Fuel points lead for the first time in her career. She’s the eighth different JFR driver to lead the Mello Yello points including John Force, Tony Pedregon, Gary Densham, Robert Hight, Ashley Force Hood, Mike Neff and Courtney Force all in Funny Car. Continue reading John Force Racing–B. FORCE, HIGHT VICTORIOUS AT GATORNATIONALS
Runner-Up Finish for Capps at NHRA Gatornationals Gives Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car Second Final Round Appearance of the Season
Runner-Up Finish for Capps at NHRA Gatornationals Gives Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car Second Final Round Appearance of the Season
· Defending title winner Ron Capps drives his DSR Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car to a runner-up finish at 47th annual NHRA Gatornationals
· Two final round appearances in three events this season for Capps has the DSR driver just one point from the top spot in the Funny Car standings
· Allen Johnson takes Dodge Dart GT to Pro Stock semifinals at Gainesville Raceway
Gainesville, Florida (March 20, 2016) – For a second year in a row, Ron Capps fought his way to a final round appearance at Gainesville Raceway, but while the defending winner didn’t come away with his fourth coveted Wally from the 47th annual National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Gatornationals as he had hoped, his two final round appearances so far this season aboard his Don Schumacher Racing Dodge Charger R/T have him just one point out of the Funny Car points lead. Continue reading Runner-Up Finish for Capps at NHRA Gatornationals Gives Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car Second Final Round Appearance of the Season
Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Auto Club Speedway– Post Race Quotes
NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
AUTO CLUB 400
AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY POST RACE NOTES AND QUOTES
MARCH 20, 2016
JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S/SUPERMAN CHEVROLET SS – RACE WINNER
WALK US THROUGH THAT INCREDIBLE RESTART AND HOW YOU SET-UP KEVIN HARVICK:
“Man, this is cool. First off all I ‘hi’ to my family at home, I can’t wait to see you guys. I knew we had great car and that caution fell at a bad time the run before. I just didn’t have the tires on the car to race with those guys. To go there at the end and have good tires on the car, Harvick and I got by I guess Joey there at the start. I got a great run off of Turn 2 and I thought ‘man I’ve got a shot at this thing’. Which I didn’t expect to have, Harvick has been so fast. I cleared him and kind of got away. We saved our best for last for sure. I told everybody Superman kicked Batman’s butt and it happened. I’m very thankful for Lowe’s and the amazing relationship we have had over the years, Chevrolet, everybody at Hendrick Motorsports, this is going to be a good time.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Auto Club Speedway– Post Race Quotes
Erica Enders–Gatornationals
Reigning champ Erica Enders nipped
by .01-second in Gainesville
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (March 20) — Back-to-back and reigning world Pro Stock champion Erica Enders went door-handle-to-door-handle with Allen Johnson in the opening round of eliminations at the 47th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, ultimately losing by a hundredth of a second, her third straight first-round loss.
“We’re getting so close to where we want to be, and we knew making the switch to Mopar would take some adjustments, but it’s still frustrating when you lose a drag race,” Enders said, “especially when you consider all of the success we’ve had the last two seasons.
“I know we’ll be alright and the guys are upbeat and telling me not to get down, but I suppose I’ve gotten a little spoiled. At the same time, I know we have the best team, the best crew guys, the best tuners, the best engine builders in the world under this awning, so there’s no doubt we’ll be back to our winning ways very soon. We just have to be patient.”
Johnson left with a miniscule .006-second head start but was able to hold off Enders’ Elite Motorsports/Mopar Dodge Dart as the two streaked down Gainesville Raceway. The margin of victory at top speed was estimated to be about four feet.
“I could see ‘Brutus’ (Johnson) out of the corner of my eye the whole way down,” Enders said. “That’s one big advantage we have without the hood scoop any more — you can see everything. I just did my thing and tried to be perfect going through the gears, but we came up a fender short.
“I keep saying it but we’ve only had these Hemi motors for a month, so it’s new to all of us, but when Jake Hairston and Nick Ferri tell me there are big things to come, I believe them. The more and more runs we make and the more dyno time those two have, the better it will be. Like I said, we have to be patient.”
The next stop on the NHRA tour is the 17th annual Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals, April 1-3, at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, although Enders thinks she’ll be in the seat before that race begins.
“I’d imagine the guys will want to test some more,” Enders said. “It’s easy for us to go to Keith Haney’s track in Tulsa (Okla.) because it’s close to the race shop and that track is so good it’s just like anything we see on the national tour. We’ll probably hit it hard when the truck gets back to Oklahoma.
“Thanks to the fans here in Gainesville. They’ve been awesome. I wish we could have done more for them, but their support hasn’t wavered one bit. I’ll tell them all the same thing: Be patient with us.”
Allen Johnson Racing–Gatornationals
ALLEN JOHNSON
MARATHON PETROLEUM CO./J&J RACING DODGE DART
RACE REPORT: 47TH ANNUAL AMALIE MOTOR OIL NHRA GATORNATIONALS
GAINESVILLE RACEWAY
March 18-20, 2016
Allen Johnson Drives to First Semifinal Round of 2016 Season
Gainesville, Florida (March 20, 2016) – Marathon Petroleum Corporation/J&J Racing Pro Stock driver Allen Johnson drove his Dodge Dart GT all the way to the semifinal round at the 47th annual AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
Johnson entered raceday in the No. 7 spot and had lane choice over 2x Pro Stock Champion Erica Enders. Johnson left the line with a slight reaction time advantage over the champ and crossed the finish line with a 6.634-second pass at 208.97 mph over Enders’ 6.639, 208.65. Continue reading Allen Johnson Racing–Gatornationals
Big Day for Chevrolet with sweep of 47th Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
Big Day for Chevrolet with sweep of 47th Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
· Brittany Force wins Top Fuel final for the first time
· Robert Hight earns third Gatornationals Funny Car victory
· Greg Anderson continues Chevrolet winning streak in Pro Stock
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (March 20, 2016) – Brittany Force capped a stellar day for Chevrolet at the 47th Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals with her inaugural Top Fuel national victory after seven runner-up finishes.
John Force Racing teammate Robert Hight (Auto Club Chevrolet Camaro SS) won in Funny Car for the 37th time and Greg Anderson (Summit Racing Equipment Chevrolet Camaro SS) earned his 80th Pro Stock win to lead a Chevrolet sweep of the Pro classes at Gainesville Raceway. Continue reading Big Day for Chevrolet with sweep of 47th Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals
Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Auto Club 400 Post Race
NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
AUTO CLUB 400
AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY POST RACE NOTES AND QUOTES
MARCH 20, 2016
JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S/SUPERMAN CHEVROLET SS – RACE WINNER
WALK US THROUGH THAT INCREDIBLE RESTART AND HOW YOU SET-UP KEVIN HARVICK:
“Man, this is cool. First off all I ‘hi’ to my family at home, I can’t wait to see you guys. I knew we had great car and that caution fell at a bad time the run before. I just didn’t have the tires on the car to race with those guys. To go there at the end and have good tires on the car, Harvick and I got by I guess Joey there at the start. I got a great run off of Turn 2 and I thought ‘man I’ve got a shot at this thing’. Which I didn’t expect to have, Harvick has been so fast. I cleared him and kind of got away. We saved our best for last for sure. I told everybody Superman kicked Batman’s butt and it happened. I’m very thankful for Lowe’s and the amazing relationship we have had over the years, Chevrolet, everybody at Hendrick Motorsports, this is going to be a good time.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Auto Club 400 Post Race
CHEVROLET RACING NHRA AT GAINESVILLE
CHEVROLET RACING NHRA AT GAINESVILLE
47TH AMALIE MOTOR OIL NHRA GATORNATIONALS.
GAINESVILLE RACEWAY, GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA
POST-RACE DRIVER QUOTES
MARCH 20, 2016
TOP FUEL
BRITTANY FORCE, JOHN FORCE RACING, MONSTER ENERGY CHEVROLET DRAGSTER: “I’ve been chasing this for quite a few years, this is my fourth season in Top Fuel, so I’ve been wanting it since day one,” said Force, who advanced to the final round for the second consecutive event and claimed the Mello Yello NHRA Drag Racing Series Top Fuel points lead. “It took a lot of work and a lot of time to get here. It’s definitely not as easy as you think it is, but I have so many great people around me. I have a great sponsor with Monster Energy and a great team that I’m confident in every weekend. This weekend was just it for us.” Continue reading CHEVROLET RACING NHRA AT GAINESVILLE
CHEVROLET TRIPLE TODAY AT GAINESVILLE!
CHEVROLET RACING NHRA AT PHOENIX
47TH AMALIE MOTOR OIL NHRA GATORNATIONALS.
GAINESVILLE RACEWAY, GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA
POST-RACE WINNER QUOTES
MARCH 20, 2016
CHEVROLET TRIPLE TODAY AT GAINESVILLE!
BRITTANY FORCE CAPTURED HER FIRST CAREER NHRA TOP FUEL VICTORY TODAY IN THE GATORNATIONALS AT GAINESVILLE RACEWAY. HER JOHN FORCE RACING TEAMMATE ROBERT HIGHT CAPTURED HIS FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON IN FUNNY CAR. GREG ANDERSON CAPTURED HIS SECOND VICTORY OF THE YEAR IN PRO STOCK:
BRITTANY FORCE, JOHN FORCE RACING, MONSTER ENERGY CHEVROLET DRAGSTER: “This is awesome! Thank you fans for all of your support. Last weekend at Phoenix we almost made it there. Definitely bummed after that, but proud of my team. They have worked so hard to get here. This weekend we came out and I was feeling good. Sometimes a driver just feels that way and I had it. I felt it in my stomach, and I was hoping we were going to go all the way, and we did. I’ve been chasing this for so many years. It is a very proud moment to be standing here. I have to thank my team and everyone who helped me get here!” Continue reading CHEVROLET TRIPLE TODAY AT GAINESVILLE!