Monthly Archives: November 2015

Mopar Racing

Mopar Racing–Track Record Run and Provisional No.1 Spot for Tommy Johnson Jr. and 2015 Dodge Charger R/T at 51st annual Auto Club NHRA Finals

Track Record Run and Provisional No.1 Spot for Tommy Johnson Jr. and 2015 Dodge Charger R/T at 51st annual Auto Club NHRA Finals

Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) and 2015 Dodge Charger R/T vying for the Funny Car world title in the final national event weekend of the 2015 NHRA season at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona
DSR HEMI-powered 2015 Dodge Charger R/T Funny Cars take top three provisional spots led by Tommy Johnson Jr. with a track record run
Matt Hagan drives his Mopar Express Lane Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car to the provisional second place spot and sets the track speed record at 329.50 mph
Top-five qualifying spot for Jack Beckman, who sits second in the championship hunt
Allen Johnson provisionally ninth in “Magneti Marelli Offered by Mopar” Dodge Dart with special “Thank You” graphics to celebrate his 20th season of racing in Pro Stock class Continue reading Mopar Racing–Track Record Run and Provisional No.1 Spot for Tommy Johnson Jr. and 2015 Dodge Charger R/T at 51st annual Auto Club NHRA Finals →

John Force Racing

John Force Racing–HIGHT AND AUTO CLUB CAMARO LEAD WAY FOR JFR AT AUTO CLUB FINALS

HIGHT AND AUTO CLUB CAMARO LEAD WAY FOR JFR AT AUTO CLUB FINALS

POMONA, CA – The hottest Funny Car team coming into the 51st annual Auto Club Finals continued to impress as Robert Hight and the Auto Club Chevrolet Camaro Funny Car wrapped up the first day of qualifying as the No. 6 Funny Car. Hight picked up right where he left off after his Las Vegas win running 3.978 seconds in the first session and picking up a qualifying bonus point for the effort as the third quickest run of the session. Continue reading John Force Racing–HIGHT AND AUTO CLUB CAMARO LEAD WAY FOR JFR AT AUTO CLUB FINALS →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Phoenix–Qualifying

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
QUICKEN LOANS RACE FOR HEROES 500
PHOENIX INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY
TEAM CHEVY QUALIFYING NOTES AND QUOTES
NOVEMBER 13, 2015

JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S PATRIOTIC CHEVROLET SS – POLE WINNER
A WIN AND A POLE, ARE YOU ON A ROLL?
“Yeah, we are. We didn’t have the summer that we wanted, but these guys have been working so hard on the No. 48 team and at Hendrick Motorsports. So, I’m very happy to see the progress and the direction things are going. It’s been a little bit, everywhere. If we keep doing that, we’re going to close this season out just like we want to and be ready for 2016.”

ARE YOU SHOCKED THAT YOUR FIRST POLE COMES AT PHOENIX, THAT’S NEARLY THE LAST RACE OF THE YEAR?
“Yeah, especially at the ‘new’ Phoenix. The ‘old’ Phoenix was great for me. This has been a lot harder. But a big shout out to Lowe’s and Hendrick Motorsports and Chevrolet; and I certainly want to send my thoughts and prayers across the pond to everybody in France.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Phoenix–Qualifying →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Phoenix–Qualifying

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
QUICKEN LOANS RACE FOR HEROES 500
PHOENIX INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY
TEAM CHEVY QUALIFYING PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
NOVEMBER 13, 2015

JIMMIE JOHNSON PUTS CHEVROLET ON THE POLE AT PHOENIX
Team Chevy Sweeps Front Row, Takes four of top-five and nine of top-12 Starting Spots

AVONDALE, AZ (Nov. 13, 2015) – Jimmie Johnson put the No. 48 Lowe’s Patriotic Chevrolet SS on the pole forSunday’s Quicken Loans Race for Heroes 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) race at Phoenix International Speedway (PIR), the final race in the Eliminator round of the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. This was Johnson’s first pole of the season and third pole at PIR in 25 races.

While Johnson is no longer eligible for the 2015 championship, Chase contender, Kurt Busch, driver of the No. 41 Haas Automation Chevrolet SS posted the second fastest time in the final session. Busch, a former winner at PIR, is one of several drivers that will need to win Sunday’s event to move into the final Championship Four. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Phoenix–Qualifying →

John Force Racing

PEAK® ANTIFREEZE AND COOLANT AND BLUEDEF® DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID BRANDS ANNOUNCE MAJOR EXPANSION OF JOHN FORCE SPONSORSHIP FOR 2016

PEAK® ANTIFREEZE AND COOLANT AND BLUEDEF® DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID BRANDS ANNOUNCE MAJOR EXPANSION OF JOHN FORCE SPONSORSHIP FOR 2016

Pomona, Calif., (November 13, 2015) – John Force Racing and PEAK announced a major expansion of their sponsorship agreement today to include full-season primary sponsorship of John Force’s Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car. This multi-year major primary sponsorship will begin with the 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season opener the Circle K NHRA Winternationals and cover the winningest driver in NHRA history for every NHRA national event. PEAK Antifreeze and Coolant and BlueDEF will continue as major associate sponsors on Robert Hight, Courtney Force, and Brittany Force’s race cars. Additionally, JFR will continue to develop relationships with numerous other Old World Industries, LLC brands and retail partners. Continue reading PEAK® ANTIFREEZE AND COOLANT AND BLUEDEF® DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID BRANDS ANNOUNCE MAJOR EXPANSION OF JOHN FORCE SPONSORSHIP FOR 2016 →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Phoenix–Jeff Gordon

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
QUICKEN LOANS RACE FOR HEROES 500
PHOENIX INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
NOVEMBER 13, 2015

JEFF GORDON, NO. 24 PEPSI CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Phoenix International Raceway and discussed this weekend’s race, if his looming retirement is hitting him yet, his thoughts on racing in the championship finale next week at Homestead-Miami Speedway and many other topics. Full Transcript:

YOU’VE HAD A GREAT CAREER HERE. YOU ARE THE ONE DRIVER THAT HAS PUNCHED HIS TICKET TO HOMESTEAD, BUT A WIN HERE THIS WEEKEND WOULD BE GREAT WOULDN’T IT?
“Oh absolutely. Right now we are all about team building and momentum and confidence. Even though very little that we learn here this weekend, the tire is completely different, the track is completely different, the surface is completely different, it’s still an important race. This track really throughout my whole career has been one that I’ve been consistent at. I’ve never been great here until that last race before they repaved it. It’s a very fun, exciting, challenging racetrack. We are working really hard to try to get another win.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Phoenix–Jeff Gordon →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Phoenix–Kevin Harvick

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
QUICKEN LOANS RACE FOR HEROES 500
PHOENIX INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
NOVEMBER 13, 2015

KEVIN HARVICK, NO. 4 BUDWEISER/JIMMY JOHN’S CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Phoenix International Raceway and discussed his outlook for this weekend’s race at Phoenix, the pressure of the Chase, his chances of winning this year’s championship and many other topics. Full Transcript:

WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE TO GET YOUR FIFTH WIN IN A ROW THIS WEEKEND?
“It’s just another weekend for us in how you approach it. You want to go out and try to get off to a good start in practice and hope the car is close. And see where the racetrack is and where your car is and where everything is that you might need to make better. It’s a constant evaluation of your racecar and the conditions and the tire and everything to start practice and then adjust from there. And hopefully have some good speed in the car by the time you roll around for qualifying. Really nothing different than any other week.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Phoenix–Kevin Harvick →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Phoenix–Kurt Busch

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
QUICKEN LOANS RACE FOR HEROES 500
PHOENIX INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
NOVEMBER 13, 2015

KURT BUSCH, NO. 41 HAAS AUTOMATION CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Phoenix International Raceway and discussed his season thus far, the pressures of the Chase, what he has to do this weekend in order to win and move on to the championship round and many other topics. Full Transcript:

TALK ABOUT THE MOMENTUM YOU HAVE HERE WITH THE STRONG RUNS YOU HAVE HAD IN THE PAST AND WHAT YOU CAN DO TO CARRY THAT INTO A VICTORY AND PUNCH YOUR TICKET TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP FOUR:
“For me I have always enjoyed coming to Phoenix since my childhood. We would come and sit in the grandstands and watch races here in the 80s and 90s. Just the overall feel of the desert Southwest, growing up in Las Vegas you have that feel in the air, the temperature and the way that the asphalt gets really hot and wants to be abrasive to the tires. It’s tough to get a hold of the track and you are sliding all around and it really reminds me of the racing I did as a kid. Maybe that is why Phoenix has been good to me over the years. Just one win, but a lot of good, consistent runs. This is one of those tracks that I look forward to because it’s one of those tracks that you know you can get a top-10 very easily. Now it’s time to parlay that feeling of a good, consistent run into a win. I mean we are in a position where we have to win, it’s what we have to do, and we want a win to move our season into the next race.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Phoenix–Kurt Busch →

Follow A Dream Racing

PERMATEX/FOLLOW A DREAM TEAM TO WRAP UP 2015 IN POMONA

PERMATEX/FOLLOW A DREAM TEAM TO WRAP UP 2015 IN POMONA

Marstons Mills, MA-November 12 2015-Jay Blake’s Permatex/Follow A Dream winds up its best season ever this weekend at the NHRA Finals in Pomona, Calif. Sixth in the standings with one race to go, driver Todd Veney looks to improve on a quarterfinal finish last year in his only previous Finals appearance.
“The whole team has worked hard all year for this opportunity,” Blake said. “The car has run great all season, and everybody’s ready to rock. We got to the final here in 2005 and won it in 2006, so the whole team is pretty excited about it.”
“Pomona’s always been one of my favorite tracks, and it’s a real thrill to be running the Finals again,” Veney said. “I lived just a few miles from the track for 11 years, so it’ll be great to be back.”
Qualifying sessions are scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Thursday, 1:45 p.m. Friday, and 10:00 a.m. Saturday, and the first round of eliminations is set for 1:45 Saturday afternoon. The race will be televised on ESPN2 Sunday Nov. 22 at 8:30 PST.

Gary Scelzi Motorsports

Gary Scelzi Motorsports–Scelzi Closes Sprint Car Season with Strong Outing at World Finals

Scelzi Closes Sprint Car Season with Strong Outing at World Finals

Inside Line Promotions – CONCORD, N.C. (Nov. 11, 2015) – Dominic Scelzi capped his sprint car season last weekend during the Bad Boy Buggies World of Outlaws World Finals.

Scelzi piloted a sprint car for Danny and George Lasoski, with the help of Phil Durst and Lincoln Auto Auction, during the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series season finale at The Dirt Track at Charlotte.

“I’m happy with the way it went,” he said. “That was the stoutest field I’ve ever been a part of and that was the trickiest track I’ve ever raced on. I felt like we had a lot of speed.” Continue reading Gary Scelzi Motorsports–Scelzi Closes Sprint Car Season with Strong Outing at World Finals →

John Force Racing

JOHN FORCE FINISHING STRONG FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE DECADE

JOHN FORCE FINISHING STRONG FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE DECADE

POMONA, CA (November 11, 2015) — John Force won’t pick up his 17th Mello Yello championship trophy this weekend at the 51st annual Auto Club Finals but the winningest driver in NHRA history isn’t hanging his head. Coming into the 2015 season Force faced more changes to his team than he had experienced in the past two decades. He had a new manufacturer, new sponsors and a new crew chief. In the face of this kind of adversity Force rallied the troops and won two races, finished in the Top Ten for the 30th consecutive season and was in the championship hunt until a first round loss in Las Vegas sealed his fate this season. Continue reading JOHN FORCE FINISHING STRONG FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE DECADE →

Summit Racing

Summit Racing–Capable Anderson eager to cap off positive season with Pomona win

Capable Anderson eager to cap off positive season with Pomona win

Mooresville, N.C., November 11, 2015 – The 2015 season of NHRA’s Mello Yello Drag Racing Series has been quite a resurgence for Summit Racing Pro Stock driver Greg Anderson. After a very tough 2014, Anderson became a frontrunner for the championship in 2015, flying into first place mid-season after putting an end to a long winless spell and then continuing to charge forward. Although a fifth world title was not to be had for the Mooresville, N.C.-based Anderson this season, it has still been a tremendous year, and one that he intends to close out with a victory. Continue reading Summit Racing–Capable Anderson eager to cap off positive season with Pomona win →

World of Outlaws

World of Outlaws–For the Seventh Time, Donny Schatz is Crowned the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Champion

For the Seventh Time, Donny Schatz is Crowned the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Champion
Jason Johnson is named the 2015 Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year presented by ButlerBuilt recipient
CONCORD, N.C. – Nov. 11, 2015 – A history-making season wrapped up for Donny Schatz on Monday afternoon as he and his Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing team accepted the 2015 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series championship at the annual ‘Night of Champions’ banquet.

Sitting among his friends, family and fellow competitors, Schatz received universal congratulations for his seventh championships in the last 10 seasons. Continue reading World of Outlaws–For the Seventh Time, Donny Schatz is Crowned the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Champion →

Summit Racing

Summit Racing–Line wants to shine in Pro Stock’s end of an era at NHRA Finals

Line wants to shine in Pro Stock’s end of an era at NHRA Finals

Mooresville, N.C., November 11, 2015 – The final race of the 2015 season comes to a close at this weekend’s 51st annual Auto Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. More than simply the finale of the 24-race 2015 season, Pomona will mark the end of NHRA Pro Stock as it has long been known. Significant rule changes mean that the 2016 season of NHRA’s Mello Yello Drag Racing Series will have a new look and feel for the Pro Stock competitors. Two-time series champion Jason Line intends to be the man holding the Wally on Sunday to end a very memorable and successful age ahead of what’s new. Continue reading Summit Racing–Line wants to shine in Pro Stock’s end of an era at NHRA Finals →

Valerie Thompson Racing

Seven-time motorcycle land speed record holder Valerie Thompson returns to NHRA drag racing series and land speed racing in 2016

Seven-time motorcycle land speed record holder Valerie Thompson returns to NHRA drag racing series and land speed racing in 2016

America’s Queen of Speed combines forces with Star Racing and Chris Rivas for 2016 NHRA season

(Scottsdale, AZ) – Nov. 10, 2015 – Seven-time land speed record holder Valerie Thompson plans to compete for a full season of NHRA drag racing next year with a Star Racing built Pro Stock Motorcycle as an independent team owner and driver. Thompson will also continue seeking new land speed racing records with her team’s BMW S 1000 RR at select events in 2016. Continue reading Seven-time motorcycle land speed record holder Valerie Thompson returns to NHRA drag racing series and land speed racing in 2016 →

Roush Yates

Roush Yates Racing–TEAM PENSKE CAPTURES THIRD CONSECUTIVE XFINITY SERIES OWNERS’ CHAMPIONSHIP WITH ROUSH YATES ENGINES POWER

TEAM PENSKE CAPTURES THIRD CONSECUTIVE XFINITY SERIES OWNERS’ CHAMPIONSHIP WITH ROUSH YATES ENGINES POWER

FORT WORTH, Texas (November 9, 2015) – It was an epic battle at Texas Motor Speedway on Saturday as Brad Keselowski captured the win to secure a third consecutive NASCAR Xfinity Series owners’ championship for Roger Penske with Roush Yates Engines under the hood.

After fending off valiant efforts by his competitors, the driver of the No. 22 Discount Tire Ford Mustang led 62 laps en route to his second win in eight Xfinity Series starts this season. Continue reading Roush Yates Racing–TEAM PENSKE CAPTURES THIRD CONSECUTIVE XFINITY SERIES OWNERS’ CHAMPIONSHIP WITH ROUSH YATES ENGINES POWER →

John Force Racing

JFR GETS AUTO CLUB FINALS STARTED WITH MULTIPLE FAN EVENTS

JFR GETS AUTO CLUB FINALS STARTED WITH MULTIPLE FAN EVENTS

POMONA, CA (November 9, 2015) — As the 2015 NHRA season comes to a close with the running of the 51st annual Auto Club Finals in Pomona the drivers of John Force Racing will be spending time with their thousands of fans before they hit the track.

Starting with a two hour appearance tomorrow at Mark Christopher Chevrolet in Ontario fans will have their first chance to see all four John Force Racing drivers. In addition to the drivers John Force’s all white Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car and Courtney Force’s Traxxas Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car will be on display. The event starts at 6 p.m. and runs until 8 p.m. with drivers signing and posing for photos with fans throughout the evening.
Continue reading JFR GETS AUTO CLUB FINALS STARTED WITH MULTIPLE FAN EVENTS →

Wood Brothers

Wood Brothers Racing–Early Crash Spoils Strong Start For Snap-on Team at Texas

Early Crash Spoils Strong Start For Snap-on Team at Texas

November 9, 2015

Ryan Blaney and the No. 21 Snap-on Ford Fusion were on the move early in Sunday’s AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway before an aggressive move led to contact with the wall and a cut-down tire, resulting in an early exit from the race.

Despite not having any practice since qualifying on Friday due to a wet race track on Saturday, Blaney began to move forward from his 25th starting position as soon as the green flag was displayed Sunday afternoon. Continue reading Wood Brothers Racing–Early Crash Spoils Strong Start For Snap-on Team at Texas →

World of Outlaws

World of Outlaws–Saldana Dominates Bad Boy Buggies World Finals in His Final Run for Motter Motorsports

Saldana Dominates Bad Boy Buggies World Finals in His Final Run for Motter Motorsports
Schatz crowned 2015 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion
CONCORD, N.C. – Nov. 8, 2015 – Joey Saldana gave everyone a reason to smile in his final appearance in the No. 71M Motter Equipment Motorsports car on Sunday night at the Bad Boy Buggies World Finals as he led a dominating performance to score his third World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series victory of the season. Continue reading World of Outlaws–Saldana Dominates Bad Boy Buggies World Finals in His Final Run for Motter Motorsports →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Texas–Post Race

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
AAA TEXAS 500
TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER POST RACE PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
NOVEMBER 8, 2015

JIMMIE JOHNSON SCORES WIN AT TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY
50th VICTORY FOR CHEVY SS 6TH GEN RACE CAR

FT. WORTH, TEXAS (NOVEMBER 8, 2015) – Jimmie Johnson delivered the 50th NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) victory for the Chevrolet SS and the 75th victory of his career today at Texas Motor Speedway (TMS). The six-time champion took his No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet SS to the lead with just four laps remaining in the AAA Texas 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race (NSCS). Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Texas–Post Race →