Red Horse Racing–Homestead-Miami 200

RACE REPORT
Homestead-Miami 200
Homestead-Miami Speedway
November 20, 2015
Newsletter – Dance Drop Shadow Image
Red Horse Racing at Homestead-Miami Speedway

For the final race of the 2015 season, the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series journeyed to Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Florida. In the single practice session on Friday morning, Timothy Peters posted the eighth-fastest time and Ben Kennedy was ninth. On Friday afternoon, teams completed two rounds of knockout, single-truck qualifying, with both drivers transferring into the final round. Kennedy started the 134-lap event in third, while Peters secured the 12th starting spot. Kennedy ended the night with a fourth-place finish, with Peters finishing right behind him in fifth.
Newsletter – Dance Drop Shadow Image
Ben Kennedy
No. 11 Florida Lottery
Toyota Tundra Continue reading Red Horse Racing–Homestead-Miami 200

Wood Brothers Racing–Blaney’s Sixth-Place Qualifying Effort Caps Momentous Day for Motorcraft/Quick Lane Team

Blaney’s Sixth-Place Qualifying Effort Caps Momentous Day for Motorcraft/Quick Lane Team

November 21, 2015

Midway through a press conference announcing his team’s return to full-time Sprint Cup racing, Eddie Wood heard cars running on the track, and it occurred to him that his team had finally weathered the storm – literally and figuratively.

The clearing skies at Homestead-Miami Speedway meant that his Wood Brothers team would get to qualify for Sunday’s Ford EcoBoost 400. Something that hasn’t been a given this season, and because of his team’s part-time status, they have missed three races when weather issues led to cancellation of qualifying. Continue reading Wood Brothers Racing–Blaney’s Sixth-Place Qualifying Effort Caps Momentous Day for Motorcraft/Quick Lane Team

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Miami–Qualifying

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
FORD ECOBOOST 400
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER QUALIFYING NOTES & QUOTES
NOVEMBER 20, 2015

JEFF GORDON, NO. 24 AXALTA CHEVROLET SS – Qualified 5th
HOW DID YOU PULL THAT OFF AFTER HAVING TO MAKE AN EXTRA RUN?
“Whew, it wasn’t easy. Man, that was a heck of an effort by this team. We’ve got a great race car. I just totally messed up. That first run, without making a qualifying run in practice, I just didn’t know how hard I could push it or how much the track had picked-up. And it cost me that first run because I felt like I drove in deep and got back on the gas early, but I didn’t push it near hard enough to make it through. I hate we had to put that extra lap on the tires. I really believe we might have had a shot at this thing. I don’t know if I could have run what Joey (Logano) ran there, or the No. 11 (Denny Hamlin), but man, a top 5, are you kidding me? That’s awesome. I’m really proud of that.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Miami–Qualifying

Wood Brothers to Return to Full 36-Race Schedule in 2016

Wood Brothers to Return to Full 36-Race Schedule in 2016

Wood Brothers Racing announced today that it will run a full, 36-race schedule in 2016 with Ryan Blaney continuing as the team’s driver contending for a NASCAR Sprint Cup championship with Motorcraft/Quick Lane and Ford Performance returning as anchor sponsors.

HOMESTEAD, Fla., November 20, 2015 – Wood Brothers Racing announced today that it will run a full, 36-race schedule in 2016 with Ryan Blaney continuing as the team’s driver contending for a NASCAR Sprint Cup championship with Motorcraft/Quick Lane and Ford Performance returning as anchor sponsors. Continue reading Wood Brothers to Return to Full 36-Race Schedule in 2016

Tequila Patrón ESM Establishes Partnership with OAK Racing for 2016 FIA WEC Season

Tequila Patrón ESM Establishes Partnership with
OAK Racing for 2016 FIA WEC Season

Riviera Beach, Fla., – Nov. 20, 2015 – Tequila Patrón ESM sets its plan in motion for the 2016 FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC) season by launching an operational and technical partnership with OAK Racing.

Already committed to compete in its second full season of the WEC, Tequila Patrón ESM will move its European headquarters to France and operate out of the OAK Racing shop.

“Our relationship with OAK Racing has grown over this year,” said Scott Sharp, owner/driver, Tequila Patrón ESM. “They have offered an unparalleled level of support including engineering assistance for the last few races of the FIA WEC. We are excited to announce we have increased our partnership for 2016. We will move our European base from the UK to Le Mans, compete with current race cars and equipment, benefit from both ESM and OAK Racing staff and rely heavier on OAK Racing’s expertise!” Continue reading Tequila Patrón ESM Establishes Partnership with OAK Racing for 2016 FIA WEC Season

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–CHEVROLET CELEBRATES VETERAN BOWTIE BRAND DRIVER JEFF GORDON

CHEVROLET CELEBRATES VETERAN BOWTIE BRAND DRIVER JEFF GORDON

DETROIT – (November 19, 2015) – Jeff Gordon, who has driven the No. 24 Chevrolet for 796 consecutive races from 1992-2015, is about to close out his full-time career as a driver in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Gordon, a four-time series champion, enters the final race of the season with an opportunity to claim his fifth title. Gordon ends his full-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series career this weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway, having driven for only one car owner, Rick Hendrick at Hendrick Motorsports, and only one manufacturer, Chevrolet. Among Gordon’s career highlights driving the No. 24 Chevrolet are:

Four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion (1995, 1997, 1998, 2001)
93 career Cup victories; third on the all-time list
81 career Cup pole positions; third on the all-time list
Three-time Daytona 500 winner (1997, 1999, 2005)
Five-time Brickyard 400 winner (1994, 1998, 2001, 2004, 2014)
Three-time champion of the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race (1995, 1997, 2001)
NASCAR record nine road course victories
NASCAR record 12 restrictor plate victories Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–CHEVROLET CELEBRATES VETERAN BOWTIE BRAND DRIVER JEFF GORDON

Wood Brothers Racing–Motorcraft/Quick Lane Team Looking To End 2015 Season On High Note At Homestead

Motorcraft/Quick Lane Team Looking To End 2015 Season On High Note At Homestead

November 18, 2015

As the Motorcraft/Quick Lane team and the Wood Brothers race team come to the end of the team’s 65th anniversary season in NASCAR, the future looks as promising as the past has been for the Woods, one of NASCAR’s cornerstone race teams.

With rookie Ryan Blaney at the wheel of the iconic No. 21 Ford Fusion and another Sprint Cup rookie, crew chief Jeremy Bullins, on the pit box, the Motorcraft/Quick Lane team has been able to parlay its technical alliance with Team Penske into a potent race effort, week-in week-out. Continue reading Wood Brothers Racing–Motorcraft/Quick Lane Team Looking To End 2015 Season On High Note At Homestead

Extreme Speed Motorsports–Podium Aspirations for Tequila Patrón ESM in Bahrain

Podium Aspirations for Tequila Patrón ESM in Bahrain

Riviera Beach, Fla., – Nov. 19, 2015 – As the final race of the 2015 FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC) season, Tequila Patrón ESM heads to “The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East” for the 6 Hours of Bahrain. The Florida-based team wraps-up its full season FIA WEC debut at the Bahrain International Circuit this weekend.

In a season of firsts, Tequila Patrón ESM has competed on some of the most challenging tracks in the world for the first time. Of the six drivers, only one has competed in Bahrain and earned two podium finishes. David Heinemeier Hansson, co-driver of the No. 30 Tequila Patrón ESM Ligier JS P2 Honda, won the 2014 GTE AM race last year and finished second in 2013. The reigning 2014 GTE AM champion joined Tequila Patrón ESM at the start of the season is the veteran racer when it comes to Bahrain. Continue reading Extreme Speed Motorsports–Podium Aspirations for Tequila Patrón ESM in Bahrain

PERMATEX/FOLLOW A DREAM TEAM TIES ALL-TIME BEST WITH 7TH PLACE FINISH IN NATIONAL STANDINGS

PERMATEX/FOLLOW A DREAM TEAM TIES ALL-TIME BEST WITH 7TH PLACE FINISH IN NATIONAL STANDINGS

Marstons Mills, MA-November 17 2015-At the last event of 2015, the NHRA Finals in Pomona, Calif., Jay Blake’s Permatex/Follow A Dream team suffered its worst race in years but held on for seventh place in the national Top Alcohol Funny Car standings, tying its highest finish ever.
Driver Todd Veney failed to qualify for just the second time in four years and was passed by resurgent Mickey Ferro, who won two of the season’s last four races and reached the semifinals in Pomona. “That was a huge disappointment, a total letdown,” said Veney, who missed a Top 5 finish by four points. “One more round-win anywhere all year, and we would have had our first Top 5, but everyone except the world champion looks back on the season and wishes they’d won one more round somewhere.”
Veney shut off to a 5.97 at just 202 mph in the first qualifying session when a wire inside the ignition box shorted out. A decent 5.68 at 252 mph on the second run, also plagued by ignition problems, had the Follow A Dream team 16th in the 16-car field with one shot to go.
“When you have no computer data to go off of, you’re just guessing, and we had no data from that first run,” said Blake. “[Tuner] Tommy [Howell] had information to go off of from the second run, immediately figured out what the problem was, and had everything fixed for our last shot, but with the ignition working like it should, the engine made way more power than it’s had since the first run at Las Vegas, and the car went up in smoke.”
The team finishes 2015 with three victories, tying its highest season total ever, and its biggest win – Norwalk – since 2006. Veney led the national standings in July and the East Region standings for much of the year and ends the season with a fourth Top 10 finish since 2010.

World of Outlaws–At A Glance: Putting a Bow on the 2015 Season That Was

At A Glance: Putting a Bow on the 2015 Season That Was
DIRTcar Nationals kicks off the 2016 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Feb. 12 to 14, 2016
CONCORD, N.C. – Nov. 17, 2015 – The 2015 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series season has officially drawn to a close. The historic season saw Donny Schatz add his name to the record books and join some of the most elite names in the history of motorsports.

Through 75 races, 2015 is a season no one will soon forget. These are the numbers that defined the year.

544 – The difference in points between championship winner Donny Schatz and second place finisher Shane Stewart. It is the biggest end-of-season points differential between the top-two drivers since Steve Kinser’s 31-win season in 1992. In 2005 Kinser picked up his final series championship by a margin of 543 points over Jason Meyers. Continue reading World of Outlaws–At A Glance: Putting a Bow on the 2015 Season That Was

Chevy Racing–Taylor Brothers to Tackle Le Mans as Third Drivers for Corvette Racing

Taylor Brothers to Tackle Le Mans as Third Drivers for Corvette Racing
Preparations well under way for attempt at ninth class victory at 24 Hours

Jordan Taylor part of winning Le Mans lineup in 2015 and returns for fifth straight year
First start for Corvette Racing at Le Mans for Ricky Taylor
Corvette Racing full-season drivers to lead charge again at Le Mans

DETROIT (Nov. 17, 2015) – Corvette Racing has confirmed its lineup for next year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans with brothers Jordan and Ricky Taylor as third drivers in the team’s two Chevrolet Corvette C7.Rs. They will join full-time Corvette Racing teammates Antonio Garcia, Jan Magnussen, Oliver Gavin and Tommy Milner in the 84th running of the 24 Hours race in France. Continue reading Chevy Racing–Taylor Brothers to Tackle Le Mans as Third Drivers for Corvette Racing

Chevy Racing–Fassler, Rockenfeller Bolster Corvette Racing U.S. Endurance Lineup

assler, Rockenfeller Bolster Corvette Racing U.S. Endurance Lineup
Championship-winning drivers join for defense of Rolex 24, Sebring GTLM victories

DETROIT (Nov. 16, 2015) – Already one of endurance sports car racing’s most prominent teams, Corvette Racing is adding even more championship-winning talent to its roster for the first two rounds of the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Marcel Fassler and Mike Rockenfeller will complete the team’s lineup for the Rolex 24 At Daytona and Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring in the pair of Chevrolet Corvette C7.R race cars.

Corvette Racing is the defending GT Le Mans (GTLM) winner of both premier events. Adding two drivers who have won major endurance races around the world – including a combined five victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans – augments the experienced Corvette Racing driver lineup as it prepares for the first two endurance races of 2016.

“As we’ve learned over the years, winning at Daytona and Sebring requires a Corvette race car that demonstrates the proper balance of performance, reliability and efficiency. Winning also requires flawless execution by the team and drivers,” said Mark Kent, Director, Chevrolet Racing. “We feel very confident that adding Marcel and Rocky to our lineup in these two key races will maximize our chances of success. Their collective accomplishments speak for themselves, and they will add a tremendous amount to our endurance program at Corvette Racing.”

Fassler is readying for his second stint with Corvette Racing. The Swiss native was part of the team’s endurance lineup in 2009. He was part of the runner-up trio at Sebring and also contested Le Mans and Petit Le Mans in a Corvette C6.R. He has not raced at Daytona but Fassler won overall at Sebring in 2013.

Fassler is a past World Champion in the FIA World Endurance Championship and won Le Mans overall in 2011, 2012 and 2014. His exploits in a Corvette also include a win at the 24 Hours of Spa in 2007.

Rockenfeller is a past overall winner at the Rolex 24 and Le Mans – both in 2010. In each of the last three years, he has driven Corvette Daytona Prototypes at the Rolex 24 with a third-place finish with VisitFlorida.com Racing in 2015; he and VisitFlorida.com also were third at Sebring.

Rockenfeller has a pair of additional podium finishes at Daytona. He won the 2013 DTM championship and is a past GT2 winner in the American Le Mans Series and at Le Mans.

Corvette Racing continues its preparation for the 2016 season in an open IMSA test Nov. 17-18 at Daytona International Speedway. Corvette Racing’s first race of the season is the 54th Rolex 24 At Daytona on Jan. 30-31.

MARCEL FÄSSLER, CHEVROLET CORVETTE C7.R – DAYTONA AND SEBRING: “It’s really great that I have the chance to drive again for Corvette Racing at Daytona and Sebring. It’s a fantastic opportunity to do those first two races in America. I already have raced three times for Corvette Racing in 2009 and have really good memories of working with the team. It’s always good to see them at Le Mans and other races where we cross paths. This is a great feeling. It’s the first time I’ve done the Rolex 24 At Daytona, so I’m a rookie but very highly motivated. I always have wanted to be a part of this race in a competitive car. Being with Corvette Racing gives me a chance to go for a class win. This is our main goal and the same for Sebring.”

MIKE ROCKENFELLER, CHEVROLET CORVETTE C7.R – DAYTONA AND SEBRING: “I’m very happy to join Corvette Racing for Daytona and Sebring. The team is one of the best in endurance racing and one I’ve always watched at major races. As a driver, you always want to be part of winning organizations. Corvette Racing is one of those. It will be great to get back in a GT car for two of the biggest events of the year – including the Rolex 24 which I won in 2010. I’m hoping I can help Corvette Racing win there again in 2016. I’m excited to get started and get my first laps in the Corvette C7.R.”

Gary Scelzi Motorsports–Scelzi Scores Two Wins and Many Memorable Moments During Wild 2015 Season

Scelzi Scores Two Wins and Many Memorable Moments During Wild 2015 Season

Inside Line Promotions – FRESNO, Calif. (Nov. 16, 2015) – The 2015 season was a roller coaster ride for Dominic Scelzi.

“I feel like this year we covered the highest of highs and lowest of lows,” he said. “This year saw the best part of this sport and also the worst. However, it was another great learning year for me as a young driver.”

Scelzi was sidelined for a month and a half because of a back injury he sustained during a hard crash in late July. While the time off was agonizing, it provided the perfect perspective for the young Californian. Continue reading Gary Scelzi Motorsports–Scelzi Scores Two Wins and Many Memorable Moments During Wild 2015 Season

Chevrolet Wins NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Manufacturers’ Championship

Chevrolet Wins NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Manufacturers’ Championship
2015 Title is 13th Consecutive and 39th Overall for the Bowtie Brand

DETROIT (November 16, 2015) – Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s victory in the Quicken Loans Race for Heroes 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on Sunday clinched the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Manufacturers’ Championship for Chevrolet. It marks the 13th consecutive year and 39th time overall that the Bowtie Brand has won the prestigious title in NASCAR’s premiere series. It is the third Manufacturers’ award for the Chevrolet SS race car.

“Winning the Manufacturers’ Championship is one of the goals we set at the beginning of every season,” said Jim Campbell, U.S. Vice President, Performance Vehicles and Motorsports. “This award is the result of great teamwork by the owners, drivers, crew chiefs, crews and technical partners. Special thanks to the Chevrolet powertrain team, along with the engine shops at Hendrick Motorsports and Earnhardt-Childress Racing for delivering the right combination of power, fuel economy, and reliability throughout the entire season. Congratulations to everyone who has made this special achievement possible for Chevrolet.”

In the 35 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races run to date in the 2015 season, Chevrolet drivers and teams have captured 15 victories. Chevrolet won its first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Manufacturers’ Championship in 1958.

The Team Chevy drivers who have contributed so far this year to the Manufacturers’ points that achieved the title for Chevrolet are: Jimmie Johnson (five wins), Kevin Harvick (three wins), Dale Earnhardt, Jr. (three wins), Kurt Busch (two wins), Jeff Gordon (one win), and Martin Truex, Jr. (one win).

Fensport have campaigned a 2 car team in this year’s Toyota Sprint Series.

Fensport have campaigned a 2 car team in this year’s Toyota Sprint Series.
Adrian Smith driving the familiar Fensport GT86R and also Stan Hawrylak driving a similar but normally aspirated GT86.
Adrian driving the GT86R takes the overall championship win, with Stan taking a class win and a superb 2nd overall.
As you can imagine the team are ecstatic with the result and couldn’t of wished for a better year.

Fensport GT86R – Adrian reports
“Wow what a year, the racing has been so much closer this year, making this championship win, one to remember!
We started off the season at Snetterton very poorly with a 6th overall in appalling wet conditions, we were caught out and had the wrong (dry) tyres. From round 2 on we have been very competitive securing 4 overall wins and a 2nd place.
But the event to remember was Cadwell park the final round, it was another very wet day and very challenging! We had the correct (wet) tyres this time around and a more progressive LSD making the car much more controllable in the slippery conditions. I was able to attack the track as I would in the dry and take the overall win, beating even the 4wd cars!”

The GT86R has just got even better, throughout the year, with the addition of Cosworth prototype engine internals along with Avo stage 4 turbocharger and mid season the fitting of a Samsonas sequential gearbox

Power output is now around 470bhp and the car has performed fantastic all year.
Adrian’s GT86R on his way to 1st overall at Blyton Park

Adrian reports “We have done it! I am so happy and so proud of what we have achieved this year, the car has just been awesome to drive, the new modifications, the wide track, the power from the Avo turbo, the handling, it’s just a dream car to drive! Thank you to everyone who has supported us all year”

“It all started back in 2014 after speaking with Adrian and his team at Fensport, I knew I wanted to work with them after I had finished 3rd overall in last year’s championship. The team took me under their wing and have transformed my car turning it in to a full blown racer, stripped, Cusco roll cage, seats and harnesses were fitted along with new BC coilovers and the full range of Summit and Swave chassis parts. Power has been increased to around 230bhp with Ecutek Race Rom and using a HKS manifold, Miltek exhaust system, lightweight pulleys, flywheel and carbon propshaft the car has been incredible and a dream to drive all year!

“I had a similar poor start to Adrian at the 1st event also running the wrong tyre for the conditions, it was Blyton in the dry where I could finally attack and see how good this new car was and claim a healthy 6th overall and 1st in class. For round 3 was my 1st podium finishing in 3rd, round 4 was my best result of the year going one better and I was so pleased to finish 2nd overall. Round 5 at Blyton was tough with 3 turbocharged cars ahead 4th was another good result!
Heading in to the final round I had a 1 point advantage from Simon Marsh and all the pressure of a final round at Cadwell Park in the wet! The day started great running in 2nd to Adrian at lunchtime in the rain was simply awesome! However it started to dry in the afternoon and 2 of the bigger power cars just got in front, I hung on to an amazing 4th overall which was good enough to clinch 2nd overall in the whole championship!”

A Fensport 1-2 was the dream we had hoped for at the beginning of the year!!
A big Cheers and thank you to all our helpers and sponsors throughout the year!

Richard Childress Racing–Quicken Loans Race for Heroes 500

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
Quicken Loans Race for Heroes 500
Phoenix International Raceway
November 15, 2015

Race Highlights:
Richard Childress Racing drivers Ryan Newman, Paul Menard and Austin Dillon finished 11th, 13th and 20th, respectively, in the Quicken Loans Race for Heroes 500 at Phoenix International Raceway.
Newman and Menard rank 11th and 14th in the Chase for the Sprint Cup while Dillon ranks 21st in the standings.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. earned his third victory of the 2015 season and was followed to the line by Kevin Harvick, Joey Logano, Kyle Busch and Jimmie Johnson.
The 36th and final race of the 2015 Sprint Cup Series season is Homestead-Miami 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday, November 22, 2015, which is scheduled to be televised live on NBC beginning at 3 p.m. Eastern Time and broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Satellite Radio, channel 90. Continue reading Richard Childress Racing–Quicken Loans Race for Heroes 500

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Phoenix–Dale Earnhardt Jr.

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
QUICKEN LOANS RACE FOR HEROES 500
PHOENIX INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER POST RACE PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
NOVEMBER 15, 2015

DALE EARNHARDT JR. SCORES RAIN-SHORTENED RACE WIN AT PHOENIX
CHEVROLET EARNS 13TH STRAIGHT MANUFACTURER CHAMPIONSHIP

AVONDALE, AZ (NOVEMBER 15, 2015) – Dale Earnhardt Jr., No. 88 Nationwide Chevrolet SS, captured the victory in a rain-shortened NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) race at Phoenix International Raceway (PIR). This was Earnhardt’s 26th career victory, his third win of the 2015 NSCS season, and third NSCS win at PIR.

With the race win, Chevrolet clinched the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Manufacturer Championship. The championship marked Team Chevy’s 13th straight and 39th overall in the series. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Phoenix–Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Phoenix–Post Race

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
QUICKEN LOANS RACE FOR HEROES 500
PHOENIX INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY
TEAM CHEVY POST RACE NOTES AND QUOTES
NOVEMBER 15, 2015

DALE EARNHARDT, JR., NO. 88 NATIONWIDE CHEVROLET SS – RACE WINNER
YOU HAD A FAST CAR, BUT YOU WERE ALSO IN THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME. TELL US ABOUT THAT PIT CALL:
“We had an idea that the rain was in the area, but all the circumstances that played out at the end of the race are just kind of luck I think. I want to give Greg (Ives, crew chief) a lot of credit and the guys. They gave us a good enough car to come here and qualify well. I think the reason why we won this race is because of the way we qualified to give ourselves a position to be up front all night. When something like this quirky happens we were able to capitalize. It’s a rain-shortened win, but my guys are very proud of it because of how the car ran all weekend and we put ourselves in this position. A lot of guys would love to see this race continue and have an opportunity to race to the Chase. If I had four or six inches at Talladega we would be going there to Homestead to race for a championship too. It works out for some and some it doesn’t. We will take this win it has been a long year and we put a lot of effort into it and we are starting to see somethings turn around and work for us like we want. We were fast all weekend, so real proud of this.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Phoenix–Post Race

Magneti Marelli/Mopar Dodge Dart Driver Allen Johnson Caps 20th Season with NHRA Finals Victory

Magneti Marelli/Mopar Dodge Dart Driver Allen Johnson Caps 20th Season with NHRA Finals Victory

Mopar Pro Stock driver Allen Johnson collects second win of 2015 season and 26th of his career in Auto Club NHRA Finals at Pomona
Johnson and Magneti Marelli Dodge Dart finish to third in final NHRA Pro Stock standings
Tommy Johnson Jr. races Make-A-Wish Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car to second consecutive runner-up finish
Jack Beckman sets elapsed time NHRA National record in his 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger R/T and finishes second in Funny Car championship battle
2015 Mopar Dodge Charger R/T body that debuted this season posts 23rd final-round appearance in 24 events and numerous records
Mopar Express Lane Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car driver Matt Hagan sets NHRA National record for speed, finishes fifth in standings
All four Mopar-powered Dodge Charger R/T Don Schumacher Racing drivers finish in top-five in the Funny Car championship standings Continue reading Magneti Marelli/Mopar Dodge Dart Driver Allen Johnson Caps 20th Season with NHRA Finals Victory

Summit Racing–Anderson races to the semifinals at NHRA Finals

Anderson races to the semifinals at NHRA Finals

POMONA, Calif., November 15, 2015 – The final race of the 2015 season drew to a close with Greg Anderson coming up one round short of the final, and for the Summit Racing NHRA Pro Stock driver, that only ignites a fire to power into the off-season and get to work on next year. Driving the red Summit Racing Chevrolet Camaro, Anderson finished a comeback year in the No. 2 position with his performance at the 51st annual Auto Club NHRA Finals.

Anderson claimed the 80th low qualifier award of his career at Auto Club Raceway Pomona, and he started his charge for the title with a first-round match with Matt Hartford. Anderson was first to the finish line stripe in his trusty Chevy and got the win light with a 6.536-second pass at 211.96 mph to his opponent’s 6.594, 210.01. Continue reading Summit Racing–Anderson races to the semifinals at NHRA Finals

Racer News and Results