World of Outlaws

World of Outlaws–15 for the 15: Donny Schatz Makes It Four in a Row with River Cities Win

15 for the 15: Donny Schatz Makes It Four in a Row with River Cities Win
Dusty Zomer finishes second, scores his best ever World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series finish
GRAND FORKS, N.D. – June 19, 2015 – In front of a packed house at River Cities Speedway Friday night, Donny Schatz continued his impressive 2015 run, besting Dusty Zomer to score his 15th World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series win so far this season and fourth in a row.

“That was fun in traffic,” Schatz said. “The race track was unbelievable. There was a top, a bottom, a middle – sliding, turning. It’s not very often that it happens like that.” Continue reading World of Outlaws–15 for the 15: Donny Schatz Makes It Four in a Row with River Cities Win →

John Force Racing

John Force Racing–HIGHT LEADS WAY ON FRIDAY AT THUNDER VALLEY

HIGHT LEADS WAY ON FRIDAY AT THUNDER VALLEY
Bristol, Tenn. – Hot and humid conditions plagued Bristol Dragway for much of the day but as the sun set conditions improved for the start of the 15th annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. The Auto Club Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car and Robert Hight will go into the second day of qualifying as the provisional No. 6 Funny Car on the strength of their 4.053 second run at 318.02 mph.
“We got off to a good start. I think we got the most out of the conditions and have a good tune up we can work with. That was a good run. (Crew chief) Mike Neff had to have had a big smile on his face because this whole Auto Club team has been working very hard and the results are starting to show,” said Hight, from the top end after his Q2 run. “We are getting closer. We are all working hard over here at John Force Racing and we know we have a lot of work to do but we are getting there. It is exciting to see the teams grow and get better. It is only a matter of time before this Auto Club Chevy into the winner’s circle.” Continue reading John Force Racing–HIGHT LEADS WAY ON FRIDAY AT THUNDER VALLEY →

Red Horse Racing

Red Horse Racing–American Ethanol 200

RACE REPORT
American Ethanol 200
Iowa Speedway
June 19, 2015
Red Horse Racing at Iowa Speedway

Nine races into the 2015 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season, teams traveled to Newton, Iowa to Iowa Speedway for a Friday night showdown under the lights. In Friday’s only practice session, Ben Kennedy was 12th on the board while Timothy Peters recorded the 14th-fastest time. In knockout qualifying, Kennedy transferred to the final round and secured the eighth starting spot, and Peters would take the green flag in 16th. Peters crossed the finish line in sixth place, and Kennedy finished in 16th place after fighting a tight-handling truck most of the evening.
Newsletter – Dance Drop Shadow Image
Timothy Peters No. 17
No. 17 Red Horse Racing
Toyota Tundra Continue reading Red Horse Racing–American Ethanol 200 →

Mopar Racing

Mopar Racing–Mopar Drivers Geared-Up for NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Home on Father’s Day

Mopar Drivers Geared-Up for NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Home on Father’s Day

Allen Johnson and “Magneti Marelli Offered by Mopar” Dodge Dart follow up two runner-up finishes with provisional fourth place spot in qualifying for 15th annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
Johnson looking to win at home with his engine tuner and dad Roy on Father’s Day at Bristol Dragway
Reigning Funny Car Champ and points leader Matt Hagan puts Don Schumacher Racing 2015 Mopar Express Lane Dodge third in provisional qualifying at his home race
Richie Stevens and his Dodge Dart back on track as teammate to Allen Johnson at Bristol Dragway Continue reading Mopar Racing–Mopar Drivers Geared-Up for NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Home on Father’s Day →

Summit Racing

Summit Racing–Anderson Keeping a Quick Theme on Day One in Bristol

Anderson Keeping a Quick Theme on Day One in Bristol

BRISTOL, Tenn., June 19, 2015 – The first day of qualifying for the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals have Greg Anderson and the red Summit Racing Chevrolet Camaro sitting in the No. 3 spot and already in possession of three bonus qualifying points, setting the stage for another great race weekend for the KB Racing crew. Team Summit has put Anderson in the No. 2 spot or better in each of the last three races, and he has walked away with the trophy on Sunday at both of the most recent two events.

Qualifying at Bristol Dragway began with an early evening session on a hot and humid day, and Anderson was among the drivers able to prove that his team had a good dial for the challenging conditions. He raced to a strong 6.661-second pass at 206.83 mph and moved right into the No. 2 spot with a grip on two bonus qualifying points. Continue reading Summit Racing–Anderson Keeping a Quick Theme on Day One in Bristol →

Bigfoot

Bigfoot News

BIGFOOT #11 & #22

June 18, 2015 (St. Louis, MO) – 2015 has not been the greatest year for our older BIGFOOT® Trucks. We’ve seen BIGFOOT #10 retired after a hard crash in Amarillo, TX in February, and now BIGFOOT #11 will also see the end of its service. After a nasty end-over-end crash in Springfield, IL this month, it is time to retire this chassis also. Most teams can’t say that they have gotten 23 years out of the same monster truck chassis!

It is a testament to our fist-class mechanics and drivers, both past and present, who have kept these trucks competitive for so long. Of course these great guys are always capable of rebuilding a crashed chassis. However, we believe that BIGFOOT #11, probably best known as “Wildfoot” from the 1993 Penda Point Series, when it was piloted by Andy Brass, has earned its retirement.

We are currently working with Rich Inman of Concussion Engineering to get the chassis for BIGFOOT #22 started so we can get it in-house and start the build process. With the success we have had with BIGFOOT #18 and BIGFOOT #21, we can’t wait to have another Concussion Chassis in our fleet.

World of Outlaws

World of Outlaws–Like a Rock: Donny Schatz Scores at Granite City Speedway

Like a Rock: Donny Schatz Scores at Granite City Speedway
Wins third straight and gets World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series win number 14 on the season
SAUK RAPIDS, Minn. – June 17, 2015 -Donny Schatz battled late and won a rain postponed inaugural Marthaler Chevrolet of Glenwood presents the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at Granite City Speedway in front of a near capacity crowd Wednesday night. Continue reading World of Outlaws–Like a Rock: Donny Schatz Scores at Granite City Speedway →

Summit Racing

Summit Racing–Line Looking for Father’s Day Celebration to Continue Summit Racing’s Success at Bristol Dragway

Line Looking for Father’s Day Celebration to Continue Summit Racing’s Success at Bristol Dragway

MOORESVILLE, N.C., June 17, 2015 – Father’s Day is a very special time for Jason Line. Dad to Jack and Emma, the driver of the blue Summit Racing Chevrolet Camaro would like to celebrate with his kids in the winner’s circle this weekend at the 15th annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals and make his own dad, Lawrence Line, proud.

Currently No. 3 in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Pro Stock points and with two wins in three final rounds already on his scorecard for the season, it is certainly a possibility for the second-generation drag racer. Continue reading Summit Racing–Line Looking for Father’s Day Celebration to Continue Summit Racing’s Success at Bristol Dragway →

John Force Racing

John Force Racing–DOMINANT AND DEFIANT JOHN FORCE READY KEEP UP PRESSURE AT BRISTOL DRAGWAY

DOMINANT AND DEFIANT JOHN FORCE READY KEEP UP PRESSURE AT BRISTOL DRAGWAY
BRISTOL, TN (June 17, 2015) — Earlier this week John Force a well-known movie-goer watched the latest summer blockbuster, Jurassic World, in advance of the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway. The 16-time NHRA Funny Car world champion will often draw inspiration from movies and weave them into his enthusiastic team meetings or top end interviews. Jurassic World almost gave Force a sense of Déjà vu with regards to his recent battles with his rivals at Don Schumacher Racing.
Speaking on The Straight Line with Doug Herbert and Marty Hough radio show on Wednesday Force recounted some of his recent on-track battles back to the dinosaur filled thrill ride of a movie. Continue reading John Force Racing–DOMINANT AND DEFIANT JOHN FORCE READY KEEP UP PRESSURE AT BRISTOL DRAGWAY →

Summit Racing

Summit Racing–After two wins in a row, Anderson looks to extend points lead with productive Bristol outing

After two wins in a row, Anderson looks to extend points lead with productive Bristol outing

MOORESVILLE, N.C., June 17, 2015 – Greg Anderson and the Summit Racing Pro Stock team would very much like to come out perfect at the conclusion of the first block of three races in a row on the NHRA schedule this weekend. Anderson’s wins in Englishtown and Epping have set the stage for a trifecta, and if he pulls it off this weekend at the 15th annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol, it would be very special – but it would not be the first time. Continue reading Summit Racing–After two wins in a row, Anderson looks to extend points lead with productive Bristol outing →

Honda Racing

Honda Racing– Honda-Powered HPD ARX-04b to tackle Pikes Peak

For Immediate Release

Honda-Powered HPD ARX-04b to tackle Pikes Peak
• Indy car veteran, race winner Justin Wilson to pilot LMP2 machine
• New coupe design debuted at 24 Hours of Daytona
• Utilizes production-based 3.5 liter Honda V6 engine

TORRANCE, Calif. (June 17, 2015) – A number of different types of Honda and Acura vehicles have taken part in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in recent years, ranging from the Acura NSX to the Honda Fit, and even a high-speed Honda Odyssey, but Honda Performance Development has upped the ante this year by entering one its newest sports cars in the race up the 14,110-foot mountain.
The new Honda-powered HPD ARX-04b LMP2 coupe that competed in this year’s Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona has been entered in the 2015 Pikes Peak event, and will be driven by Verizon IndyCar Series race winner and former Formula 1 driver Justin Wilson.
The ARX-04b will be the first full-carbon monocoque vehicle ever sanctioned for PPIHC entry and will be fitted with a 3.5-liter V6 twin-turbocharged engine. The ARX-04b will compete in the Unlimited class, which features highly-modified cars that can navigate the 156 turns of the 12.42-mile course in under 10 minutes. Continue reading Honda Racing– Honda-Powered HPD ARX-04b to tackle Pikes Peak →

Mopar Racing

Mopar Racing–Mopar HEMI® Challenge Celebrates 15th Anniversary at 2015 NHRA U.S. Nationals

Mopar HEMI® Challenge Celebrates 15th Anniversary at 2015 NHRA U.S. Nationals

· Mopar HEMI® Challenge marks its 15th anniversary at 2015 NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis on September 3-4
· Winner earns $15,000 purse, a unique HEMI Challenge trophy and special winner’s jacket
· Mopar will once again provide cash prize payouts for the top 16 qualifiers and commemorative gifts for all participants

Auburn Hills, Mich. (June 17, 2015) — For a 15th consecutive season, Mopar will underscore its commitment to Sportsman racing competition within the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) with the presentation of the Mopar HEMI® Challenge. The ever-popular annual vintage racing event will be staged during the prestigious U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis, Indiana, with this year’s shootout scheduled to take place September 3-4 at Lucas Oil Raceway. Continue reading Mopar Racing–Mopar HEMI® Challenge Celebrates 15th Anniversary at 2015 NHRA U.S. Nationals →

Gary Scelzi Motorsports

Gary Scelzi Motorsports–Scelzi Scores First Feature Win in Nearly Two Years, Takes King of the West Points Lead

Scelzi Scores First Feature Win in Nearly Two Years, Takes King of the West Points Lead

Inside Line Promotions – STOCKTON, Calif. (June 16, 2015) – Dominic Scelzi dominated the King of the West 410 Sprint Car Series feature at Stockton Dirt Track last Saturday to reach Victory Lane for the first time in nearly two years.

“It’s amazing how much pressure it took off,” he said. “We’ve been down it seems way more than we’ve been up the past two years. It’s one of those things that when you work hard at something sometimes it’s harder to get the harder you work. It finally paid off. I’m so thankful to get a win. I feel like I needed it as a driver. I can’t thank all my sponsors and fans for sticking with me.” Continue reading Gary Scelzi Motorsports–Scelzi Scores First Feature Win in Nearly Two Years, Takes King of the West Points Lead →

Honda Racing

Honda Racing–Honda Indy Toronto

Honda Racing Report
Sunday, June 14, 2015
Honda Indy Toronto
Circuit: Exhibition Place (1.755-mile temporary street circuit), Toronto, Ont., Canada
2014 Winners: Race 1 Sebastien Bourdais (KVSH Racing) 90.370 mph average
Race 2 Mike Conway [Ed Carpenter Racing] 73.168 mph average [rain]
Weather: Overcast, scattered light rain, 62 degrees F

Rahal Shines for Honda on Damp Toronto Streets
• Sixth top-10 finish of 2015 for Graham Rahal
• Mechanical issues end race for Munoz while running second

Graham Rahal continued his run as Honda’s top performer in the Verizon IndyCar Series, scoring his sixth top-10 finish of the 2015 season Sunday at the Honda Indy Toronto, and maintaining his hold on fifth in the drivers’ championship after 10 of 16 races. Continue reading Honda Racing–Honda Indy Toronto →

Honda Racing

Honda Racing–24 Hours of Le Mans

HPD Racing Report
Sunday, June 14, 2015
24 Hours of Le Mans
Circuit: Circuit de la Sarthe (8.47-mile road course), Le Mans, France
Weather: Scattered showers, mild, 73 degrees F

Solid Runs for Honda-Powered Teams at Le Mans
• Top-10 finishes for Tequila Patrón ESM in first appearance at Le Mans
• Seventh-place result for Brown, Fogarty and van Overbeek
• OAK Racing Ligier-Honda contends in early hours

A strong early run for Honda-powered OAK Racing and a solid debut for Tequila Patrón ESM in its first appearance at the Circuit de la Sarthe highlighted the efforts of Honda Performance Development this weekend at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Continue reading Honda Racing–24 Hours of Le Mans →

Wood Brothers

Wood Brothers Racing–Blaney, Motorcraft/Quick Lane Team Wind Up 24th in Rain-Plagued 400-Miler At Michigan

Blaney, Motorcraft/Quick Lane Team Wind Up 24th in Rain-Plagued 400-Miler At Michigan

June 15, 2015

Mother Nature cooperated with the Motorcraft/Quick Lane team on Friday at Michigan International Speedway. Threatening skies stayed clear long enough for Ryan Blaney to earn a starting spot – and a good fifth-place one – for Sunday’s Quicken Loans 400. Continue reading Wood Brothers Racing–Blaney, Motorcraft/Quick Lane Team Wind Up 24th in Rain-Plagued 400-Miler At Michigan →

World of Outlaws

World of Outlaws–With Huset’s Victory, Donny Schatz Wins Two Races at Two Separate Tracks in One Day

With Huset’s Victory, Donny Schatz Wins Two Races at Two Separate Tracks in One Day
The win is the 13th World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series victory of the season for Schatz and his 185th career win
BRANDON, S.D. – June 14, 2015 – Less than 20 hours after he stood in victory lane at Knoxville Raceway in the wee hours of Sunday morning, Donny Schatz did it again Sunday night at Huset’s Speedway, scoring his 13th World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series feature win of the season. Continue reading World of Outlaws–With Huset’s Victory, Donny Schatz Wins Two Races at Two Separate Tracks in One Day →

Mopar Racing

Mopar Racing–Pair of Runner-up Finishes for Mopar at NHRA New England Nationals

Pair of Runner-up Finishes for Mopar at NHRA New England Nationals

Tommy Johnson Jr. takes the Make-A-Wish Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car from No.1 qualifier to a runner-up result at 3rd Annual NHRA New England Nationals
This is the ninth time in ten national events that the new 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger R/T has advanced to a final elimination round since it was introduced to Funny Car competition
Allen Johnson drives “Magneti Marelli Offered by Mopar” Dodge Dart to second final round appearance in the last two national events
Both Mopar drivers jump into the top-five in the points standings for their respective categories Continue reading Mopar Racing–Pair of Runner-up Finishes for Mopar at NHRA New England Nationals →

Richard Childress Racing

Richard Childress Racing–Quicken Loans 400

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
Quicken Loans 400
Michigan International Speedway
June 14, 2015

Race Highlights:
Richard Childress Racing teammates Paul Menard, Ryan Newman and Austin Dillon finished eighth, 18th and 20th, respectively, in the Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway.
Menard ranks 12th in the Sprint Cup Series championship point standings, trailing current leader Kevin Harvick by 155 points, while Newman ranks 16th and Dillon 23rd.
Kurt Busch earned his second win of the 2015 season and was followed to the line by Dale Earnhardt Jr., Martin Truex Jr., Matt Kenseth and Joey Logano.
The 16th race of the 2015 Sprint Cup Series season is the Sonoma 350 at Sonoma Raceway on Sunday, June 28, 2015, which is scheduled to be televised live on FOX Sports 1 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 400 →

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