World of Outlaws

World of Outlaws–Hard Charging Schatz Wins JB Memorial at Beaver Dam Raceway

Hard Charging Schatz Wins JB Memorial at Beaver Dam Raceway
Scores his 17th World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series victory of the season
BEAVER DAM, Wis. – June 27, 2015 – Four different drivers led an intense Jim Boyd “JB” Memorial presented by Karavan Trailers at Beaver Dam Raceway on Saturday night, but it was a familiar face who emerged at the end – Donny Schatz.

The reigning World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion battled through traffic from a 10th place starting position and around leader Daryn Pittman late in the race to score his 17th win of the season and the night’s KSE Racing Hard Charger Award. Continue reading World of Outlaws–Hard Charging Schatz Wins JB Memorial at Beaver Dam Raceway →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–Tony Kanaan Leads Three Team Chevy Drivers to Top-Five Finishes at Fontana

Tony Kanaan Leads Three Team Chevy Drivers to Top-Five Finishes at Fontana
Juan Pablo Montoya Extends Points Lead with Fourth Place Finish

FONTANA, CALIF. (June 27, 2015) – Tony Kanaan started the No. 10 NTT Data Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet in sixth, and finished second in a hotly contested MAVTV 500 at Auto Club Speedway. Kanaan ran near the front of the field for virtually the entire 250-lap race and was credited with leading 11 times for 23 laps. The race had an Indy car record 80 lead changes among 14 drivers around the 2.0-mile track. Continue reading Chevy Racing–Tony Kanaan Leads Three Team Chevy Drivers to Top-Five Finishes at Fontana →

Honda Racing

Honda Racing–Rahal Rules for Honda at Auto Club Speedway

Rahal Rules for Honda at Auto Club Speedway
• Marco Andretti completes 1-3 result for Honda drivers
• Six Honda drivers combine to lead 101 laps
• Series-record 75 lead changes in 250-lap race

After knocking on the door of victory circle several times this season, Graham Rahal came through Saturday at Auto Club Speedway, winning a frantic MAVTv500 for his second career Verizon IndyCar Series win and first on an oval.

Despite starting only 19th, Rahal was confident his Honda would be strong on race day, and made his pre-race prediction come true by moving into the lead pack in the first 25 laps, and continuing to run at or near the front of the field for the rest of the day, leading 15 laps, including the final sprint to the checkers. That ended on the penultimate when fellow Honda drivers Ryan Briscoe and Ryan Hunter-Reay collided on the front stretch, sending Briscoe tumbling into the infield. Continue reading Honda Racing–Rahal Rules for Honda at Auto Club Speedway →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Fontana–Post Race

CHEVROLET IN THE VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES
MAVTV 500
AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY
FONTANA, CALIFORNIA
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER POST RACE QUOTES
JUNE 27, 2015

TONY KANAAN, NO. 10 NTT DATA CHIP GANASSI RACING CHEVROLET, FINISHED 2ND: That was one of the most nerve-wracking races I’ve ever been a part of, but I can’t be too upset with a podium-finish. We battled up front all day and the No. 10 NTT DATA Chevrolet was really quick. I was actually in the middle of a pass when that last yellow came out, so who knows what could’ve happened if we would’ve stayed green until the end.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Fontana–Post Race →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing– CORVETTE RACING AT WATKINS GLEN: Points Pay Off for Starting Positions

CORVETTE RACING AT WATKINS GLEN: Points Pay Off for Starting Positions
Qualifying abandoned due to weather; Corvettes on pole overall and in GTLM

· Corvette DPs fill front two rows of Prototype grid based on points

· No. 3 Corvette C7.R to start first in GT Le Mans class

· Third race in Tequila Patrón North American Endurance Cup

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (June 27, 2015) – Corvette Racing and Corvette Daytona Prototypes will line up based on TUDOR United SportsCar Championship Driver’s points for Sunday’s Sahlen’s Six Hours at The Glen. Heavy rain at Watkins Glen International forced the cancellation of qualifying and put Corvette-powered entries on pole position in two classes. Continue reading Chevy Racing– CORVETTE RACING AT WATKINS GLEN: Points Pay Off for Starting Positions →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–CAMARO Z/28.R AT WATKINS GLEN: Third Straight Win for Davis, Liddell

CAMARO Z/28.R AT WATKINS GLEN: Third Straight Win for Davis, Liddell
Chevrolet Camaro Z/28.R wins second straight at The Glen; four Camaros in GS top-nine

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (June 26, 2015) – Robin Liddell and Andrew Davis scored a repeat victory in their Chevrolet Camaro Z/28.R at Watkins Glen International in the Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge on Saturday. Their Stevenson Motorsports No. 6 Camaro won for the third straight time as the Continental Tire 150 at The Glen finished under yellow due to track conditions. Continue reading Chevy Racing–CAMARO Z/28.R AT WATKINS GLEN: Third Straight Win for Davis, Liddell →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Sonoma–Qualifying

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
TOYOTA/SAVE MART 350
SONOMA RACEWAY
TEAM CHEVY QUALIFYING NOTES AND QUOTES
JUNE 27, 2015

CHEVROLET SS ON FRONT ROW AT SONOMA
AJ Allmendinger Takes Third NASCAR Sprint Cup Career Pole

SONOMA, Calif. (June 27, 2015) – AJ Allmendinger piloted the No. 47 Kingsford Charcoal Chevrolet SS to the number one starting spot in Saturday’s qualifying session for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Sonoma Raceway. Allmendinger set a quick time of 74.385 seconds/96.310 mph to earn his third career Cup Series pole. This is his first pole in seven races at the 1.99-mile road course; his previous best start was second last year. The run also marks the third consecutive pole win for Chevrolet at Sonoma. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Sonoma–Qualifying →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–SONOMA–Qualifying

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
TOYOTA/SAVE MART 350
SONOMA RACEWAY
TEAM CHEVY QUALIFYING NOTES AND QUOTES
JUNE 27, 2015

AJ ALLMENDINGER, NO. 47 KINGSFORD CHARCOAL CHEVROLET SS – POLE WINNER
IT’S NEVER A PERFECT LAP, BUT HOW CLOSE WAS IT?
“They were both pretty good. We had that first caution on my first lap, and it’s just one of those things. You’ve got to re-set your mind. But, the Kingsford Chevy has been good these first two days. I’ve really got to thank all my guys that are hear and especially back at the shop. They’ve worked on this car so much to do everything that we need to get as much speed out of it as possible. So, it’s a good day, but we’ve got to focus on tomorrow.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–SONOMA–Qualifying →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Fontana Qualifying

CHEVROLET IN THE VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES
MAVTV 500
AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY
FONTANA, CALIFORNIA
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER POST QUALIFYING QUOTES
JUNE 26, 2015

SIMON PAGENAUD, NO. 22 PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL TEAM PENSKE CHEVROLET, POLE WINNER: “It’s good. We’ve been working really hard on the No. 22 Penske Truck Rental Chevrolet Team – it’s a brand new team. It’s gelling really well and I’m super happy to get a superspeedway pole. It’s an amazing feeling. It’s a totally different day tomorrow. This (pole) is nice, but frankly, you can win from the back in a 500 mile race. Lots of traffic tomorrow and it’s going to be important to keep your tires underneath you. Being able to run in different lanes and being smart in traffic is going to be key. And obviously there is going to be a lot of pit stops too – so there’s a lot for tomorrow, but I’m just going to take this tonight and enjoy it.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Fontana Qualifying →

Honda Racing

HONDA Racing–Andretti Qualifies Third for Honda at Auto Club Speedway Speedway

Andretti Qualifies Third for Honda at Auto Club Speedway Speedway
• Second of three 500-mile races in 2015
• Briscoe leads Honda 1-2 result in morning practice

A strong qualifying run for Marco Andretti Friday at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California, will see the Honda-powered Andretti Autosport driver start third in Saturday’s MAVTv500, the second rung of the 2015 Verizon IndyCar Series “Triple Crown” of 500-mile events.

Andretti was fast throughout the first day of activity on the two-mile Auto Club Speedway oval, posting the second-fastest speed in morning practice behind fellow Honda driver Ryan Briscoe and following up with a 217.797 mph average in qualifying. Continue reading HONDA Racing–Andretti Qualifies Third for Honda at Auto Club Speedway Speedway →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–Simon Pagenaud Wins Verizon Pole at Auto Club Speedway

Simon Pagenaud Wins Verizon Pole at Auto Club Speedway
Team Chevy Drivers Capture Seven of the Top-Eight Starting Positions

FONTANA, CALIF. (June 26, 2015) – Simon Pagenaud checked one thing off his to-do list today as he won the Verizon P1 pole award for the MAVTV 500 at Auto Club Speedway. In his first season with Team Penske, Pagenaud had two goals to accomplish – win a pole and win a race. His qualifying effort of 218:952 mph/1 minute, 05.7679 seconds gave the driver of the No. 22 Penske Truck Rental Chevrolet his first oval track Verizon P1 Award. It is the sixth time he will start on the front row this season, and third race in a row. Continue reading Chevy Racing–Simon Pagenaud Wins Verizon Pole at Auto Club Speedway →

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Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Sonoma–Dale Earnhardt Jr.

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
TOYOTA/SAVE MART 350
SONOMA RACEWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
JUNE 26, 2015

DALE EARNHARDT JR., NO. 88 MICROSOFT WINDOWS 10 CHEVROLET SS met with media and discussed the new partnership with Microsoft and Windows 10, his engagement to Amy Reimann during their trip to Germany, his relationship with Jeff Gordon, the new rules package for the upcoming race in Kentucky, road course racing, and more. FULL TRANSCRIPT:

YOU HAVE A TREMENDOUS PARTNERSHIP NOW WITH MICROSOFT AND WINDOWS 10
“Yeah, I’m excited about this relationship. It’s awesome that a company like Microsoft has gotten involved in our sport. And they’ve been sort of easing their way into it and this is a great step in that direction to have them on the side of the car. It’s a great partnership for Hendrick Motorsports because we use so many programs and so much software to try to understand what these cars are doing and try to get that information from the race car and try to understand it, is really a challenge. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Sonoma–Dale Earnhardt Jr. →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–CAMARO Z/28.R AT WATKINS GLEN: Camaros on Third Row at The Glen

CAMARO Z/28.R AT WATKINS GLEN: Camaros on Third Row at The Glen
Stevenson Motorsports to start fifth, sixth in expected wet race

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (June 26, 2015) – Stevenson Motorsports’ two Chevrolet Camaro Z/28.Rs will start from third row of Saturday’s Continental Tire 150 at The Glen. Matt Bell in the Stevenson Motorsports No. 9 Camaro Z/28.R set a best lap of 2:02.043 (100.293 mph) at Watkins Glen International during Friday’s qualifying for the fourth round of the Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge. Continue reading Chevy Racing–CAMARO Z/28.R AT WATKINS GLEN: Camaros on Third Row at The Glen →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Sonoma–Jeff Gordon

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
TOYOTA/SAVE MART 350
SONOMA RACEWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
JUNE 26, 2015

JEFF GORDON, NO. 24 AARP MEMBER ADVANTAGES CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Sonoma Raceway and discussed his success at Sonoma Raceway, what drivers and teams can expect with the new rule changes at Kentucky Speedway, his relationship with the Earnhardt’s and many other topics. Full Transcript:

HIS THOUGHTS ON RACING AT SONOMA FOR THE LAST TIME:
“I love coming out here. Not just because it’s home. It is just so many things. The weather, the wine country, family and I love this racetrack. I’m thrilled that I’ve had the opportunity to win here five times. I’m thrilled to be here this weekend for the final time behind the wheel. It has already been a very special, memorable one. Just starting last week going to Rio Linda and then out to Vallejo, I think it’s only the beginning of what we have in store for us this weekend.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Sonoma–Jeff Gordon →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Sonoma–A J Allmendinger

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
TOYOTA/SAVE MART 350
SONOMA RACEWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
JUNE 26, 2015

A J ALLMENDINGER, NO. 47 KINGSFORD CHARCOAL CHEVROLET SS met with media and discussed the difference between Sonoma and Watkins Glen, what his team needs to do to improve, the importance of doing well this weekend at Sonoma, the various challenges, and more. FULL TRANSCRIPT:

ASIDE FROM COMING TO THE RACE TRACK, WHAT’S THE ONE GO-TO THING FOR YOU WHEN YOU COME TO SONOMA?
“A lot of sponsor stuff. That’s always the go-to thing. El Pollo Loco. I love that. We need some of that out in Charlotte. That’s always the go-to, El Pollo Loco.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Sonoma–A J Allmendinger →

Mopar Racing

Mopar Racing–Focused on Performance: New Mopar Dodge Challenger Drag Pak Revealed

Focused on Performance: New Mopar Dodge Challenger Drag Pak Revealed

· New Mopar Dodge Challenger Drag Pak marks the first time Mopar will offer racers a supercharged engine option
· Sportsman racers will have the choice of a 354-cubic-inch supercharged HEMI® engine or a naturally aspirated 426-cubic-inch HEMI
· Orders open in late July, with information on the new Mopar Dodge Challenger Drag Pak available at http://www.mopar.com/mopar-drag-pak Continue reading Mopar Racing–Focused on Performance: New Mopar Dodge Challenger Drag Pak Revealed →

Follow A Dream Racing

PERMATEX/FOLLOW A DREAM TEAM STARTS FOUR IN A ROW THIS WEEKEND

PERMATEX/FOLLOW A DREAM TEAM STARTS FOUR IN A ROW THIS WEEKEND

Marstons Mills, MA-June 25, 2015-As the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series’ East Region season passes the halfway point this weekend, Jay Blake’s Permatex/Follow A Dream team will be at Lebanon Valley Dragway in upstate New York for the first race in a stretch of four in four weeks.
“It’s a long trip, but this is where I love to be – out on the road, racing,” Blake said. “Four in a row is a lot for anybody, but the car ran really good early this season, we’ve already won a race, and we’re starting at the track where we’ve done better than we have anywhere in the country.”
Driver Todd Veney has won the Lebanon Valley event two years in a row and three times in the past five years. “I don’t know what it is about that track – you try as hard as you can everywhere you go,” he said. “It’s the first place I ever won a race with Jay’s team, and I look forward to going there every year.”
Qualifying kicks off Friday afternoon at 2:00 p.m., followed by an evening session at 6:00. Eliminations are set for 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. Saturday, though in each of the past two years, the final round wasn’t run until Sunday. Jay, Eddie Parker, and the rig won’t even make the short trip back to Cape Cod after Lebanon Valley – it’ll be straight to Norwalk, Ohio for the SummitRacing.com Nationals, then on to Chicago for the Route 66 Nationals, then back to Follow A Dream’s home track, New England Dragway.

Honda Racing

Honda Racing–Honda and Acura Bring 13 Vehicles To Compete in 2015 Pikes Peak Hill Climb

Honda and Acura Bring 13 Vehicles To Compete in 2015 Pikes Peak Hill Climb
• Indy Lights champion Alex Lloyd to compete
• Honda-powered vehicles have earned class wins in each of last 13 years
• Honda, Acura products to run in 11 classes in June 28 race

TORRANCE, Calif. (June 25, 2015) – In their most ambitious assault ever on the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, Honda Performance Development and Honda Research and Development associates are fielding 13 vehicles in 11 different classes for the June 28 race up the 14,110-foot Colorado mountain. Continue reading Honda Racing–Honda and Acura Bring 13 Vehicles To Compete in 2015 Pikes Peak Hill Climb →

World of Outlaws

World of Outlaws–Triple Threat: Brad Sweet Picks up Third Win of the Season in NAPA Rumble in Michigan

Triple Threat: Brad Sweet Picks up Third Win of the Season in NAPA Rumble in Michigan
Snaps Donny Schatz’s five-race Win Streak
LAKE ODESSA, Mich. – June 24, 2015 – Racing on the bullrings of his home state of California early in his career taught Brad Sweet how to negotiate some pretty intimidating cushions. A nearly foot and a half cushion that resembled more a ledge on Wednesday night at I-96 Speedway in Michigan didn’t faze Sweet, nor did a battle with six-time and defending series champion Donny Schatz. Continue reading World of Outlaws–Triple Threat: Brad Sweet Picks up Third Win of the Season in NAPA Rumble in Michigan →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–CORVETTE DPs AT WATKINS GLEN: Still on a Roll

CORVETTE DPs AT WATKINS GLEN: Still on a Roll
Four straight TUDOR Championship wins for Corvette Daytona Prototype

· Westbrook, Valiante aiming for Watkins Glen repeat

· Tie among four Corvette DP drivers for TUDOR Championship Prototype lead

· Chevrolet enters with 15-point lead in Prototype Engine Manufacturer standings

DETROIT (June 24, 2015) – With four victories in five TUDOR United SportsCar Championship events, Chevrolet and the Corvette Daytona Prototype arrive at Watkins Glen International riding solid momentum in the series’ Prototype class. Four Corvette DPs return to the track this week for the Sahlen’s Six Hours at The Glen from the historic road course in central New York. Continue reading Chevy Racing–CORVETTE DPs AT WATKINS GLEN: Still on a Roll →

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