DYSON RACING TEAM BENTLEY FINISH STRONG AT MID-OHIO
LEXINGTON, OH – Today Butch Leitzinger and Dyson Racing Team Bentley showed the pace of their Bentley Continental GT3 in Round 12 of the Pirelli World Challenge at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Leitzinger worked his way from 14th to eighth place at the finish of the 50-minute race.
A stumble a the standing-start of the race dropped the Bentley from its eighth-place starting position, but Leitzinger raced his way into the top ten by the sixth lap. An outside pass around the tight Keyhole on a lap 28 green flag restart moved him into eighth place and gave Leitzinger his third top-ten finish since joining the series at Road America three race weekends ago.
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Chevy Racing–IndyCar–Mid-Ohio–Scott Dixon
CHEVROLET RACING
VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES
HONDA INDY 200 AT MID-OHIO
MID-OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER POST RACE NOTES AND QUOTES
AUGUST 3, 2014
POST RACE TEAM CHEVY DRIVER QUOTES:
SCOTT DIXON, NO. 9 TARGET CHIP GANASSI RACING CHEVROLET, RACE WINNER: WE KNEW THE CAR WAS FAST, BUT STARTING LAST, WAS THERE ANY CHANCE YOU WOULD END UP HERE IN VICTORY LANE? “You can’t underestimate anything and our race was going so poor from the start that we tried to switch strategies a couple times but the guys kept going. Yes, we got a little lucky with that caution but I kept asking the team, Mike and Eric and all the guys that had to call those shots. The fuel number was extremely close, but we still had the speed. I am very happy for the Target team but bummed out because of TK on that first lap incident there. But a huge weekend here in Mid-Ohio and a big thanks to all the fans for coming out even in a bit of bad weather. But man it feels good to be back here in victory lane for sure.”
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Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Pocono–Dale Earnhardt Jr.
NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
GOBOWLING.COM 400
POCONO RACEWAY
TEAM CHEVY POST RACE NOTES AND QUOTES
AUGUST 3, 2014
DALE EARNHARDT, JR. SWEEPS POCONO
Fifth Consecutive Win for Chevrolet at the ‘Tricky Triangle’
LONG POND, Pa. – (August 3, 2014) On the final restart with only three laps remaining, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. took the lead in his No. 88 National Guard Chevrolet SS to win the GoBowling.com 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup race, and complete a season sweep at Pocono Raceway.
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Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Pocono–Post Race
NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
GOBOWLING.COM 400
POCONO RACEWAY
TEAM CHEVY POST RACE NOTES AND QUOTES
AUGUST 3, 2014
DALE EARNHARDT, JR., NO. 88 MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL CHEVROLET SS – RACE WINNER
TALK ABOUT THE PIT STRATEGY THAT STEVE LETARTE CALLED TO BRING YOU IN ON LAP 121 SO YOU COULD HAVE SUCH A QUICK STOP:
“Yeah, he’s the guy you need to talk to. I’m in the car I can’t even figure out what is going on. I just trust what he does, decisions he makes. It started to make sense. A lot of these race tracks with the tires the way they are you’ve got to minimize the time you are on pit road during the race. That is what he was trying to do. We come down pit road just needed a splash of fuel. A lot of guys needed to fill up their tanks. We were just able to leap frog them. Just proud of the whole team. As good as Steve is and as great of a crew chief as he is the whole team is that deep. Everybody has got a great personality, everybody is an expert at what they are doing and everybody does a great job at it. I’m real lucky to be a part of it. I can’t thank these guys enough. They have really brought my career around and it is fun to be a part of this.”
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Richard Childress Racing–US Cellular 250
NASCAR Nationwide Series
U.S. Cellular 250 presented by New Holland
Iowa Speedway
Saturday, August 2, 2014
Race Highlights:
Brian Scott qualified fourth for the U.S. Cellular 250 presented by New Holland and was the highest qualifying Richard Childress Racing entry at Iowa Speedway. Teammates Brendan Gaughan and Ty Dillon qualified 13th and 15th respectively.
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World of Outlaws–Kerry Madsen Holds off Donny Schatz to Win the Federated Auto Parts Ironman 55 presented by Walker
Kerry Madsen Holds off Donny Schatz to Win the Federated Auto Parts Ironman 55 presented by Walker
Madsen scored his fifth World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series victory of the season
PEVELY, Mo. – Aug. 2, 2014 – Kerry Madsen proved to be the strongest man Saturday night at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55, leading 35 laps and holding back his fiercest competition to win the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series’ Federated Auto Parts Ironman 55 presented by Walker.
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Summit Racing–Line Educated and Optimistic Heading into Seattle Raceday
Line Educated and Optimistic Heading into Seattle Raceday
KENT, Wash., August 2, 2014 – Jason Line and the blue Summit Racing Chevrolet Camaro were a powerful pair during qualifying at the 27th annual NHRA Northwest Nationals, and their combined performance at Pacific Raceways has so far been impressive. Line earned bonus qualifying points en route to a start from the No. 3 position. On Sunday, the driver who has already scored two wins in the 2014 season will begin his pursuit of another, starting with a first-round meeting with Pacific Northwest local racer Mark Wolfe.
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Mopar Racing– Johnson Earns 35th Career No. 1 Pro Stock Qualifier Position in Preparation for NHRA Northwest Nationals
Johnson Earns 35th Career No. 1 Pro Stock Qualifier Position in Preparation for NHRA Northwest Nationals
· Allen Johnson secures his 35th career No.1 qualifier position at 27th annual National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Northwest Nationals
· Johnson posted the quickest elapsed time runs in all four qualifying sessions at Pacific Raceways
· Defending Funny Car title holder Hagan is No. 3 qualifier and top Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) Mopar on the elimination ladder
Kent, Washington (Aug 2, 2014) – Mopar driver Allen Johnson earned his 35th career No. 1 qualifier position at the 27th annual National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways near Seattle, Washington, and was quickest in all four qualifying session in preparation Sunday’s elimination rounds.
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Summit Racing–Anderson Picking Up Steam at Northwest Nationals
Anderson Picking Up Steam at Northwest Nationals
KENT, Wash., August 2, 2014 – Qualifying has concluded at the 27th annual NHRA Northwest Nationals, and Summit Racing Chevrolet Camaro pilot Greg Anderson is heading into raceday like a freight train picking up steam. Qualified in the No. 5 position and scheduled for a first-round match with Deric Kramer at Pacific Raceways, Anderson is confident and steady with four win lights on Sunday on his mind.
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Richard Childress Racing–Pocono Mountains 150
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
Pocono Mountains 150
Pocono Raceway
August 2, 2014
Austin Dillon Drives No. 3 Yuengling Light Lager Chevrolet to Victory Lane at Pocono Raceway
Austin Dillon drove Richard Childress Racing’s Yuengling Light Lager Chevrolet to his sixth-career NASCAR Camping World Truck Series win on Saturday afternoon at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pa. The Welcome, N.C., driver started the 60-lap race from the second position and noted a tight-handling condition to crew chief Nick Harrison from the start of the event. He pitted under green-flag conditions on lap 30, taking four Goodyear tires and Sunoco Green E15 Fuel. As pit stops cycled through, Dillon raced his way into the second position and took the lead during the restart on lap 53. Several late-race cautions ensued but Dillon endured, surviving a Green-White-Checker finish that extended the race past its advertized distance to secure a win for America’s Oldest Brewery in their home state of Pennsylvania.
Start – 2nd Finish – 1st Laps Led – 23 Points – N/A
AUSTIN DILLON QUOTE:
“Anytime you can get a NASCAR win it’s huge, so I am so thankful to everyone at RCR, ECR and Yuengling for this opportunity. I watched my brother at Indianapolis Motor Speedway get a win last week and that really rejuvenated me I feel like. These seasons are so long. I loved watching him do that. It puts the fire back in you because you want to get to that place again. Seeing him in Victory Lane and being with him in Victory Lane. It’s a special place and from time to time you have to be reminded of how special it is. I attribute some of what Ty did last week to running well this week. I’m jacked up and wanting to get a Cup win now.”
Dyson Racing–Rain Shortens Bentley Effort at Mid-Ohio
Rain Shortens Bentley Effort at Mid-Ohio
LEXINGTON, OH – When it rains part way through a sprint race it tends to shake things up. A mid-afternoon storm worked against Butch Leitzinger and Dyson Racing Team Bentley in Round 11 of the Pirelli World Challenge at Mid-Ohio today. Leitzinger, who had moved his #08 Bentley Continental GT3 up from his eighth starting spot to sixth when the skies opened, emerged from the pits for rain tires in 12th position under yellow flag conditions, but the highest-placed car on rain tires. But that’s where he finished when the race was red-flagged a few minutes later. Continue reading Dyson Racing–Rain Shortens Bentley Effort at Mid-Ohio
Chevy Racing–IndyCar–Mid-Ohio–Sebastien Bourdais Puts Chevrolet IndyCar V6 Power on the Pole at Mid-Ohio
CHEVROLET RACING
VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES
HONDA INDY 200 AT MID-OHIO
MID-OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER POST QUALIFYING NOTES AND QUOTES
AUGUST 2, 2014
Sebastien Bourdais Puts Chevrolet IndyCar V6 Power on the Pole at Mid-Ohio
LEXINGTON, OHIO (August 2, 2014) – Sebastien Bourdais carefully navigated his Chevrolet-powered No. 11 Team Mistic KVSH Racing Indy car through very wet to semi-dry conditions during the Firestone Fast Six qualifying sessions to come away with the pole position for Sunday’s Verizon IndyCar Series race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.
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Honda Racing–Hunter-Reay, Honda Lead Mid-Ohio Practice
• Hunter-Reay, Pagenaud end Friday 1-2 overall
• Aleshin leads rookies with fourth-fastest time
• Acura TLX GT makes Pirelli World Challenge debut
Honda-powered Ryan Hunter-Reay, pole qualifier in 2013, led the way Friday at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course during opening Verizon IndyCar Series practice for Sunday’s Honda Indy 200. The 2012 series champion led a Honda 1-2 in practice, with Simon Pagenaud second quickest and his Schmidt Peterson Motorsports teammate, Mikhail Aleshin, fourth and quickest rookie in the field. Continue reading Honda Racing–Hunter-Reay, Honda Lead Mid-Ohio Practice
Ross Hoek–Catch TORC Action From Bark River This Sunday
Catch TORC Action From Bark River This Sunday
Irvine, Calif. – TORC: The Off-Road Championship Presented by AMSOIL is racing at the famous Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Tuesday and Wednesday, but before that, NBC Sports is airing the TORC race from the recent Throwdown in the U.P., part 2 from Bark River, MI. The race airs Sunday on the NBC Sports Network at 1:30 p.m. EDT.
The off-road action at the Bark River (Mich.) International Raceway has long been considered some of the best in the sport and the racing from TORC’s second trip to the Upper Peninsula in 2014 will not disappoint. Heading into Rds. 9 and 10 of the schedule, Doug Mittag (PRO Light), CJ Greaves (PRO 2), and Johnny Greaves (PRO 4) were the class points leaders, but it’s safe to say no leads are safe until the championship trophies are hoisted after the final race at Crandon.
Two days after the NBC Sports broadcast, TORC is kicking off their inaugural race on a brand-new race track in Sturgis, SD at The Legendary Buffalo Chip during Bike Week. West Coast Choppers’ Jesse James is competing against some of the best off-road racers in the world in a Cooper Tires PRO 2WD truck.
All the racing on Tuesday and Wednesday is available via live, free streaming at TORCSeries.com. The racing both days are scheduled to start at 2 p.m. PDT/5 p.m. EDT.
World of Outlaws–Paul McMahan Holds off Kerry Madsen to Win Red Flag Delayed Prelude to the Ironman
Paul McMahan Holds off Kerry Madsen to Win Red Flag Delayed Prelude to the Ironman
McMahan picked up his fourth World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series win of the season in a race delayed by rain and extensive repairs to the catch fence
PEVELY, Mo. – Aug. 1, 2014 – The Monroe Shocks & Struts Prelude to the Ironman at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 proved to be a long event that saw rain delays and a two hour red flag to repair damage to a catch fence – but none of that slowed Paul McMahan as he held off Kerry Madsen and drove to his fourth World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series win of the season Friday night. Continue reading World of Outlaws–Paul McMahan Holds off Kerry Madsen to Win Red Flag Delayed Prelude to the Ironman
Summit Racing–Consistent Anderson Moves into No. 5 spot in Seattle Qualifying
Consistent Anderson Moves into No. 5 spot in Seattle Qualifying
KENT, Wash., August 1, 2014 – Greg Anderson had a very good first day of qualifying at the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceway. His white Summit Racing Chevrolet Camaro was reliable and strong, and his consistency was rewarded with a provisional spot as the No. 5 qualifier at an event where the Mooresville, N.C.-based Pro Stock driver has twice been quickest in qualifying. Continue reading Summit Racing–Consistent Anderson Moves into No. 5 spot in Seattle Qualifying
John Force Racing–NHRA Northwest Nationals
JOHN FORCE No. 1 FRIDAY AT NORTHWEST NATIONALS
SEATTLE, WA – After today’s two qualifying sessions at the picturesque Pacific Raceways located in the shadow of majestic Mount Rainier in Washington State, John Force rebounded from his first run and ended the day rocketing to the number one spot with a mind-numbing 4.085 second run at 308.07 mph. The reigning NHRA Mello Yello Funny Car champ pocketed three qualifying bonus points for the effort. If Force stays No. 1 it will be his 150th career No. 1 extending his impressive NHRA record.
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Summit Racing–Line Remains a Key Player on First Day of NHRA Northwest Nationals
Line Remains a Key Player on First Day of NHRA Northwest Nationals
KENT, Wash., August 1, 2014 – Continuing his streak of powerful qualifying efforts in the Summit Racing Chevrolet Camaro, NHRA Pro Stock driver Jason Line rocketed to the No. 3 spot on the first day of the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways. Line, of Mooresville, N.C., carried the momentum from his win last week in Sonoma to make the third quickest run of the opening round at the Seattle-area racetrack, and he effectively protected the high position to end the day on a positive note. Continue reading Summit Racing–Line Remains a Key Player on First Day of NHRA Northwest Nationals
Mopar Racing–Johnson Provisional No.1 Pro Stock Qualifier for Mopar in Seattle
Johnson Provisional No.1 Pro Stock Qualifier for Mopar in Seattle;
Hagan Second in 50th Anniversary HEMI Tribute Funny Car
· Allen Johnson earns provisional No.1 qualifier position at 27th annual National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Northwest Nationals
· Defending Funny Car title holder Hagan leads his Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) teammates with No. 2 provisional spot in the HEMI 50th Anniversary tribute Mopar
Kent, Washington (Aug 1, 2014) – The third and final stop on the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) western swing got under way at the scenic tree-lined Pacific Raceways near Seattle, Washington, with Allen Johnson driving his “Magneti Marelli Offered by Mopar” Dodge Dart straight to the top of the Pro Stock category timing sheets to earn the provisional pole position in Friday qualifying. Continue reading Mopar Racing–Johnson Provisional No.1 Pro Stock Qualifier for Mopar in Seattle
Chevy Racing–IndyCar–Mid-Ohio–Media Appearances
HELIO CASTRONEVES, DRIVER OF THE NO. 3 HITACHI TEAM PENSKE CHEVROLET V6 INDYCAR, JUAN PABLO MONTOYA, DRIVER OF THE NO. 2 HAWK TEAM PENSKE CHEVROLET V6 INDYCAR, AND WILL POWER, DRIVER OF THE NO. 12 VERIZON TEAM PENSKE CHEVROLET V6 INDYCAR met with members of the media at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. FULL TRANSCRIPT:
HELIO CASTRONEVES, DRIVER OF THE NO. 3 HITACHI TEAM PENSKE CHEVROLET V6 INDYCAR:
YOU WERE IN THIS POSITION A YEAR AGO. WHAT DID YOU LEARN THEN THAT WILL CARRY YOU OVER?
“Good question. Make sure the gearbox stays all the way to the end! Or if there is a doubleheader, make sure we change everything. It’s a very difficult decision to think through. You look back and maybe you take more risks in some areas. I don’t know. I always worry about a rain day. When I say that, it’s not literally but it’s in case something bad happens. At least you have something in your pocket. At this point last year, I think we were more comfortable. We didn’t think a bad thing could happen. It wasn’t a rain day but it was like a thunderstorm. You have to keep going and working hard and not worry about the guys. Right now, just push it.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–IndyCar–Mid-Ohio–Media Appearances