Monthly Archives: September 2014

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Atlanta–Qualifying

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
ORAL-B USA 500
ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY QUALIFYING NOTES AND QUOTES
AUGUST 29, 2014

KEVIN HARVICK, NO. 4 JIMMY JOHN’S CHEVROLET SS – POLE WINNER
HOW MUCH DID THE CAR CHANGE THROUGHOUT THE QUALIFYING ROUNDS?
“Our car didn’t really change that much. I just messed the first round up really bad trying to do something that I wasn’t doing in practice. Luckily we were fast enough to be able to get through the first round into the second round. The second round we got into a little better rhythm where I wanted to run on the race track. I’ve got to thank everybody on our Jimmy John’s team they make my life a lot easier on Friday’s and this is a lot of fun.”
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Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–AutoClub Speedway–Post Qualifying

CHEVROLET RACING
VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES
MAVTV 500
AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER POST QUALIFYING QUOTES
AUGUST 29, 2014

HELIO CASTRONEVES, NO. 3 AAA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TEAM PENSKE CHEVROLET, POLE SITTER: ON WINNING THE “Yes! That’s exactly what we needed to start this weekend. The Auto Club Chevy guys did a great job today and winning the Verizon Pole Award feels fantastic. I really have to thank my guys and Will (Power) and Juan Pablo (Montoya). Going out last (in qualifying) really helped because I was able to get my teammates’ feedback and we made some changes that really helped us get the pole. Now, we need to keep going. We are starting up front but it is a long race and we know what we need to do to make it happen. This is the first step. Now we need to make sure we end up where we start tomorrow night.”
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Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Atlanta–Jeff Gordon

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
ORAL-B USA 500
ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
AUGUST 29, 2014

JEFF GORDON, NO. 24 PANASONIC CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Atlanta Motor Speedway and discussed making his 750th start at Atlanta Motor Speedway, his longevity, last week at Bristol, Atlanta’s 2015 date and many other topics. Full Transcript:

TALK ABOUT YOUR 750 STARTS:
“That is a big number. I hadn’t thought about it a whole lot until I saw a decal with it made up. I thought ‘man that is a lot of races, especially in a row’. Really proud of that, it’s been an amazing career in the Cup Series. It seems like it was yesterday that it started right here over 20 years ago. I love this track. I love racing here so it’s pretty cool to have 750 happening here.”
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World of Outlaws

World of Outlaws Legend Sammy Swindell Announces Retirement

World of Outlaws Legend Sammy Swindell Announces Retirement
Three-time champ was one of series’ original racers
CONCORD, N.C. – Aug. 25, 2014 – The numbers and statistics are only a measure of the legend, but Sammy Swindell will be remembered as one of the greatest drivers in World of Outlaws history.

Swindell, who on Monday announced his retirement from full-time racing effective immediately, is a three-time World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series champion who achieved 294 victories. The Memphis, Tenn., area native was one of the original Outlaws who helped grow the series from its 1978 origins at Devil’s Bowl Speedway into the premier sanctioning body it is today.

A calculating driver on the track, Swindell also is highly respected for his skills in building and setting up his cars, dedicating his life to perfecting the science of racing.

“Sammy’s talent is more than a driver, he is an innovator,” World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series Director Carlton Reimers said. “He was one of the ‘Big 3’ along with Steve Kinser and Doug Wolfgang in the early days, and he persevered through the years. He was a threat to win every night. I hope he and Kevin find all the success they want.”

At 58, Swindell has been racing since he was 15 years old. Now, along with his wife Amy, he plans to help and support his son Kevin, who is achieving success in the NASCAR ranks.

“We have been fortunate to have one of the greatest racers of all-time compete in our series right from day one,” said World of Outlaws CEO Brian Carter. “We wish Sammy and Amy the best as they move on to support Kevin’s racing aspirations.”

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Atlanta–Tony Stewart Returns

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
ORAL-B USA 500
ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
AUGUST 29, 2014

TONY STEWART, NO. 14 BASS PRO SHOPS/MOBIL 1 CHEVROLET SS AND BRETT FROOD, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF STEWART-HAAS RACING, met with members of the media at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Full Transcript

THE MODERATOR: Good morning. I’m director of communication for Stewart‑Haas Racing. Up here is Tony Stewart, driver/owner of Stewart‑Haas Racing, and Brett Frood, executive vice president of Stewart‑Haas Racing.

Tony has prepared some remarks. We’ll let him read those.
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Hartech Racing

Hartech Racing–Hartech Dominate Donington

Hartech Dominate Donington
Added: 27.08.2014

Harteq

Bolton’s Hartech Racing dominated the visit to Donington Park, East Midlands, of the Baylis & Harding Porsche Club Championship with Pirelli, the squad taking three out of the four class wins up for grabs in the two races. Tom Bradshaw had a perfect meeting in his Hartech Porsche 996 C2, taking both outright race wins, both pole positions and setting fastest lap in each race, while Stuart Ings won class two in the second race of the day and John McCullagh battled hard in the top ten.
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Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–Chevrolet Continues “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” Initiative for Fourth Consecutive Year

Chevrolet Continues “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” Initiative for
Fourth Consecutive Year

Chevrolet Racing Supports Program with Pink Chevy SS Pace Cars

For release:
August 29, 2014

DETROIT—Chevrolet is proud to once again support the American Cancer Society (ACS) “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” (MSABC) campaign with a special pink Chevrolet SS pace car program and breast cancer survivor activities at upcoming NASCAR Sprint Cup Series events at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway, and Martinsville (Va.) Speedway. The goal is to help raise awareness and to increase the more than $3 million that has already been contributed by Chevrolet since 2011.
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Mopar Racing

Mopar Racing–Mopar Previews 2015 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak Test Vehicle

Mopar Previews 2015 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak Test Vehicle
Sneak Peak for Sportsman Racers and Fans at NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis

· Sportsman racers get sneak peek at 2015 Mopar Challenger Drag Pak test vehicle at National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) U.S. Nationals event
· First Drag Pak test vehicle previewed by Sportsman racers at Thursday evening Mopar Racers Reception with Mopar Legends and Ramchargers
· Mopar Performance Parts and SRT Motorsports engineers to answer questions and get feedback from Sportsman racers and Mopar legends on Drag Pak test vehicle
· Test vehicle to be shown at the Mopar display Friday and Saturday at Lucas Oil Raceway during NHRA U.S. Nationals event along with a 1968 HEMI® Dart Package car
· Mopar Challenger Drag Pak is only modern era package car to win Stock Eliminator class at Indianapolis and has also won Factory Shootout races

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