Monthly Archives: July 2016

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Mid-Ohio–Scott Dixon

CHEVROLET RACING IN THE VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES
HONDA INDY 200
MID-OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE
LEXINGTON, OHIO
CHIP GANASSI, SCOTT DIXON MEDIA AVAILABILITY TRANSCRIPT
FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2016

AN INTERVIEW WITH CHIP GANASSI RACING TEAMS OWNER CHIP GANASSI AND DRIVER SCOTT DIXON AT MID-OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE:

Q: YOU’VE KNOWN THIS (TARGET DEPARTING AFTER END OF 2016 VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES SEASON-IT’S 27TH AS SPONSOR OF CGR) FOR A WHILE, SO WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS?

CHIP GANASSI: When you say we’ve known it for a while, the answer for us is we wanted to make sure we knew exactly what was what. There is no aggravation and I have nothing bad to say. They are the greatest sponsor ever in the sport and the greatest partner anybody could ever have. They’ve been around for 27 years and 11 Indy car championships and four Indy 500 wins. I can understand that maybe they want to do something else. I understand that. Continue reading Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Mid-Ohio–Scott Dixon →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Mid-Ohio

CHEVROLET RACING IN THE VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES
HONDA INDY 200
MID-OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE
LEXINGTON, OHIO
TEAM PENSKE DRIVER AVAILABILITY TRANSCRIPT
FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2016

WILL POWER, NO. 12 VERIZON TEAM PENSKE CHEVROLET: ON HIS STRATEGY FOR FINAL RACES OF SEASON IN HUNT FOR CHAMPIONSHIP: “Yes, win them all. Honestly, it is all about executing every qualifying session, every race is really the key. Just getting everything right. No mistakes. And having fun – I think that is key. We still want to have fun.”
ON TRACKS REMAINING ON THE SCHEDULE: “Actually I looked at all the tracks remaining on the schedule, and they are all good for me I feel. It is a very good finish to the season the tracks that are ahead of us.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Mid-Ohio →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Pocono–Jeff Gordon

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
PENNSYLVANIA 400
POCONO RACEWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
JULY 29, 2016

JEFF GORDON, INTERIM DRIVER, NO. 88 NATIONWIDE CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Pocono Raceway and discussed his thoughts on last weekend’s race at Indy, staying hydrated, the challenges his faces this weekend at Pocono, his thoughts on if he will continue his fill-in role and many other topics. Full Transcript:

TALK ABOUT EVERYTHING YOU’VE HAD GOING ON RECENTLY:
“Mexico was on business for Axalta. I’ve been busy. A lot of these things that were already scheduled and then to throw in these two races has definitely made it a very hectic schedule. I’ve not even been home to get a new set of clothes. So, I was doing some laundry this week myself as well. As far as Pocono, it was nice to get that race under my belt at Indy. I feel a little more confident in understanding the car and the limits and the competition and working with Greg (Ives) and the No. 88 team. I felt like they did a really nice job in Indianapolis. I didn’t do them any favors on the restarts, but luckily got a few back on that last corner to get a decent finish. This week a little bit different preparation than last week. Get fitted in the car, debrief with the team from Indianapolis and then preparation for Pocono. Didn’t have test video from some of our teammates for here like we did last week at Indianapolis and I didn’t have time to get in the driving simulator either. The first few laps today were definitely again a steep learning curve. This is a very challenging race track so it’s going to be a tough, challenging weekend, but I do like this track and a little bit to learn with this new package.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Pocono–Jeff Gordon →

Kirsty "Kerbs" Widdrington

Kirsty Widdrington – BDC Round 3 “Teesside Autodrome”

I was so excited to get back to the British Drift Championship & I wasn’t disappointed! The atmosphere was electric with happy, excited people.
I personally the drift family & have missed the UK family very much, I was welcomed with open arms & there was smiles all round.
I will be back for a full season of the BDC next year whilst hopefully attending some European events to gain even further exposure for you – my fantastic sponsors. Continue reading Kirsty Widdrington – BDC Round 3 “Teesside Autodrome” →

Gary Scelzi Motorsports

Scelzi Returning to Action at Attica Raceway Park and Wayne County Speedway

Scelzi Returning to Action at Attica Raceway Park and Wayne County Speedway

Inside Line Promotions – FRESNO, Calif. (July 28, 2016) – Dominic Scelzi is rejuvenated following a weekend off to rebuild his race program.

The team will return to action this weekend with a pair of races in Ohio on Friday at Attica Raceway Park in Attica and Saturday at Wayne County Speedway in Orrville.

“We were low on equipment with a couple of nights of bad luck,” he said. “It’s the nature of the beast when you’re on those big, fast tracks. We spent the last week and a half rebuilding our race team. I look forward to getting back on the track this weekend.”

Scelzi and his family owned, Roth Motorsports backed team are also changing their plan throughout the next month. They will pick up various regional races in Ohio and the Midwest and will skip the Knoxville Nationals before joining the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series through North Dakota and along the West Coast in August and September.

“We’re going to take it week by week and try to return to some tracks we’ve only gone to once to see our growth,” Scelzi said. “We’re going to stick to racing two or three times a week and at places we’ve been before rather than a new track every week.”

Scelzi has competed at each of this weekend’s tracks once, which was during Ohio Speedweek with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions last month. Scelzi finished seventh in the B Main at Attica Raceway Park to narrowly miss a transfer into the main event and he posted a 13th-place result at Wayne County Speedway.

“We were running eighth at Wayne County and I hit a hole, which spun the car out,” he said. “I think we would have had a top 10 if that hadn’t happened. Hopefully we can go back and earn a top 10 at each track to build some momentum.”

Summit Racing

TEAM SUMMIT RACING READY TO WIN IN SONOMA

TEAM SUMMIT RACING READY TO WIN IN SONOMA

Mooresville, NC (July 27, 2016) – Team Summit Racing rolls into the second stop on the Western Swing this weekend, the Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals. Pro Stock drivers Greg Anderson and Jason Line both have a significant lead in points over the competition.

Last weekend in at the Mile-High Nationals in Denver, both Anderson and Line were stopped in the semifinal round, breaking their 13-race winning streak. Both feel they can turn things around in Sonoma. Continue reading TEAM SUMMIT RACING READY TO WIN IN SONOMA →

Wood Brothers

Watkins Glen Test A Good Tune-Up For Pocono

Watkins Glen Test A Good Tune-Up For Pocono
July 28, 2016

Ryan Blaney and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane team spent Tuesday and Wednesday of this week testing their No. 21 Ford Fusion at Watkins Glen International in preparation for the Aug. 7 Cheez-It at the Glen.

But crew chief Jeremy Bullins said the two-day test also will benefit the team this weekend at Pocono Raceway.

“It’s not a bad thing to have a road-course mindset going into Pocono,” Bullins said. “With the three distinct corners, you’re usually looking at how to make a car better in different circumstances, much like a road course. On top of that the strategy plays out much like a road course as well.”

There are other similarities too. Continue reading Watkins Glen Test A Good Tune-Up For Pocono →

John Force Racing

JOHN FORCE IN THE RUNNING FOR SECOND WESTERN SWING SWEEP

JOHN FORCE IN THE RUNNING FOR SECOND WESTERN SWING SWEEP

SONOMA, CA (July 27, 2016) — John Force will be heading to the 29th annual Toyota Sonoma NHRA Nationals this weekend at Sonoma Raceway looking to get the second leg of the Western Swing sweep. The 16-time Funny Car champion won last weekend at the 37th annual Mopar Mile High Nationals and will be trying to win the historic sweep for the second time in his illustrious career. He is the only Funny Car driver to ever win the three race run that begins in Denver heads to Sonoma and concludes in Seattle. Continue reading JOHN FORCE IN THE RUNNING FOR SECOND WESTERN SWING SWEEP →

Chevrolet Racing

CHEVROLET AT SONOMA

CHEVROLET AT SONOMA

What:
29th Toyota NHRA Sonoma Nationals
When:
Friday, July 29-Sunday, July 31
Where:
Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma, California
TV:
FOX Sports 1: Qualifying – 7:30 p.m. ET Friday (taped highlights)
FOX Sports 1: Qualifying – 10 p.m. ET Saturday (taped highlights)
FOX: Eliminations and finals – 4 p.m. ET Sunday (live)

Chevrolet Funny Car Drivers Seek More Success in New Camaro SS at Sonoma
John Force Racing carries momentum into the middle leg of western swing Continue reading CHEVROLET AT SONOMA →

Honda Racing

RealTime Racing Acuras Bring New Driver Lineup To Mid-Ohio Race

RealTime Racing Acuras Bring New Driver Lineup To Mid-Ohio Race

• Acura earned its first two victories of 2016 with pair of Road America wins
• Seven-time series champion Peter Cunningham to focus on NSX GT3 development
• Spencer Pumpelly to compete in next two races in Acura TLX GT
• Ryan Eversley vaults to seventh in drivers’ championship with Road America victories

MARYSVILLE, Ohio – (July 28, 2016) – When Acura announced Wednesday that it was moving ahead with its racing plans with the new NSX GT3, it stood to reason that the manufacturer would bring some of its most experienced and successful assets to aid with the program. Continue reading RealTime Racing Acuras Bring New Driver Lineup To Mid-Ohio Race →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevrolet IndyCar Drivers in Tight Championship Race

Chevrolet IndyCar Drivers in Tight Championship Race

· Chevrolet drivers occupy the top six in standings
ᴏ Only 46 points separate second through sixth place
· Simon Pagenaud continues to hold the top spot
ᴏ Team Penske teammate Will Power closes to 47 points
· Chevrolet drivers prepare for ninth road/street course race
ᴏ 2.258-mile, 13-turn road Mid-Ohio road course is challenge
· Scott Dixon is active leader with five victories at Mid-Ohio

DETROIT (July 27, 2016) – Experience has taught Will Power to remain pragmatic with five races remaining in the Verizon IndyCar Series (VICS) championship hunt.

Still, the summer charge to second place in the standings has further energized Power entering the 90-lap Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio this weekend on the 2.258-mile, 13-turn road course. Continue reading Chevrolet IndyCar Drivers in Tight Championship Race →

Honda Racing

Acura NSX GT3 Program Progressing with Surprise Public Test Debut Slated for Mid-Ohio

Acura NSX GT3 Program Progressing with Surprise Public Test Debut Slated for Mid-Ohio

• NSX GT3 program on-schedule for homologation this fall and North American racing to follow in 2017
• Peter Kox is development driver contracted through RealTime Racing
• Acura Motorsports is flying high on NSX production class win at Pikes Peak and TLX GT sweep at Road America

TORRANCE, Calif. (July 27, 2016) – The Acura NSX GT3 racecar will make its public test debut on July 28 during Pirelli World Challenge practice sessions at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, Acura announced today. The racecar will be piloted by development driver, Peter Kox, during practice sessions on the 2.25-mile, 14-turn road course on Thursday, July 28 (8:50 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. EDT) and Friday, July 29 (4:15 p.m.- 4:45 p.m. EDT). Continue reading Acura NSX GT3 Program Progressing with Surprise Public Test Debut Slated for Mid-Ohio →

World of Outlaws

Schatz Comes Out On Top of Three-Way Battle at Ohsweken

Schatz Comes Out On Top of Three-Way Battle at Ohsweken
Scores his 16th World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series victory of the season

OHSWEKEN, Ont. – July 26, 2016 – A three-way battle for the lead dominated Tuesday night’s Six Nations Showdown at Ohsweken Speedway with Donny Schatz, Jacob Allen and Brad Sweet jockeying for the top spot. Ultimately, it was Schatz who broke away from the pack and claimed his 16th World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series victory of the season. Continue reading Schatz Comes Out On Top of Three-Way Battle at Ohsweken →

Allen Johnson Racing

Marathon Petroleum’s Allen Johnson Hopes to Go Two for Two at Sonoma Nationals

Marathon Petroleum’s Allen Johnson Hopes to Go Two for Two at Sonoma Nationals

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (July 26, 2016) – Marathon Petroleum/J&J Racing Pro Stock driver Allen Johnson has one Western Swing race win under his belt and as this weekend’s race at Sonoma Raceway approaches, being the first non-KB winner of the season is giving his team some serious propulsion.

“After a few days of rest at home, we are ready and excited about going to the wine country in Sonoma,” Johnson said. “We’re going to repair some parts we hurt in Denver and try some new combinations at this race so I’m looking forward to seeing the results from that too.”

Since his win at the end of the 2015 season and the last race with carburetors, the Pro Stock class has only seen two winners that both belong to the KB Racing team. It is only fitting that Allen Johnson was the first to take home the win in Denver and claim his spot as the first non-KB car to win and the first Mopar Pro Stocker to win a race in 2016.

“Sweeping the Swing” is on every racer’s mind when it comes to the Western Swing. With one race down, Johnson is that much closer to becoming the second driver in Pro Stock history to sweep all three races.

“We have always carried momentum into the Western Swing and hopefully we can do the same this year.”

Honda Racing

Honda, Red Bull GRC Civics Compete in D.C.

Honda, Red Bull GRC Civics Compete in D.C.

• Honda Civics Hunting First Red Bull GRC Final Victory
• New Layout for Third Year Event
• Olsbergs MSE Poised for Podium Results

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 27, 2016) – Olsbergs MSE, with drivers Joni Wiman and Sebastian Eriksson, looks to capitalize on the performance displayed by the brand new Honda Civics at the Marine Corps Air Station New River doubleheader weekend as the Red Bull Global Rallycross Series competes on the grounds of RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C., July 30. Continue reading Honda, Red Bull GRC Civics Compete in D.C. →

John Force Racing

ROBERT HIGHT LOOKING FORWARD TO OPEN ROAD ON WESTERN SWING WITH FLEETWOOD RV

ROBERT HIGHT LOOKING FORWARD TO OPEN ROAD ON WESTERN SWING WITH FLEETWOOD RV

YORBA LINDA, CA (July 27, 2016) —- Robert Hight, 2009 NHRA Funny Car champion and multiple time winner of Western Swing races, will be cruising to the Toyota Somona Nationals and the ProtectTheHarvest.com Northwest Nationals in Seattle behind the wheel of a Fleetwood Flair RV compliments of Sterling Motors RV. Hight will be travelling in style with his daughter Autumn from Southern California to Sonoma in the days before the race. Continue reading ROBERT HIGHT LOOKING FORWARD TO OPEN ROAD ON WESTERN SWING WITH FLEETWOOD RV →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Pocono Advance

39-TIME MANUFACTURERS’ CHAMPION – NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES

TEAM CHEVY ADVANCE
PENNSYLVANIA 400
POCONO, PENNSYLVANIA
JULY 31, 2016

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TRICKY TRIANGLE TAKE-TWO
Bowtie Brigade Back at Pocono

DETROIT – (July 26, 2016) – Seven short weeks ago the stars of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series raced around the unique three-turn, 2.5-mile Pocono Raceway. This weekend they are back in action at the track nicknamed the ‘Tricky Triangle’. During the series last visit to the picturesque Pennsylvania venue, Chevrolet’s Kurt Busch earned the brand their 32nd Pocono victory. As the circuit makes the journey back to the Pocono Mountains, the Bowtie Brigade is in search of more hardware. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Pocono Advance →

Red Horse Racing

Red Horse Racing–Pocono Mountains 150

Red Horse Racing: Notes & Quotes

Event: Pocono Mountains 150
Venue: Pocono Raceway
Date: July 30, 2016
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Red Horse Racing at Pocono Raceway… In 13 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series starts at Pocono Raceway, Red Horse Racing has recorded two top-five and five top-10 finishes with an average starting position of 11.4 and an average finish of 13.5.

500 Starts in the NCWTS… This weekend Red Horse Racing will attempt starts 499 and 500 in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Since entering NASCAR Camping World Truck Series competition in 2005, RHR has logged 498 starts, earning 15 wins, 102 top-five finishes, 216 top-10 finishes and 13 pole awards.

Moffitt Returns to No. 11 Tundra at Pocono… Brett Moffitt returns to the No. 11 Toyota Tundra at Pocono Raceway. Moffitt was also in the truck at Kentucky Speedway, where he was running in the top five until a blown engine ended his day prematurely.

There’s No Place Like Home… Multiple Red Horse Racing team members are originally from the Keystone State. Engineer Jessica Whitenight hails from Berwick, Pennsylvania, shock specialist Chuck Schmick from Slattington, Pennsylvania, interior mechanic Joel Ankenbrant from Pottsville, Pennsylvania, mechanic TJ Fleming from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and front tire carrier Stephen Sokol from Ohioville, Pennsylvania.

2016: The Road So Far… With 11 races completed in the 2016 season, Red Horse Racing is fifth in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver championship point standings with driver Timothy Peters. The No. 17 team sits fifth in the owner points standings with the No. 11 team in 11th. The organization has earned four top-five finishes and 11 top-10 finishes in 2016.

Follow A Dream Racing

Follow A Dream/Permatex TA/FC Team’s Hope For Rebound Falls Short

Follow A Dream/Permatex TA/FC Team’s Hope For Rebound Falls Short

MARSTONS Mills, Massachusetts (July 26, 2016) – Jay Blake’s Follow A Dream/Permatex Top Alcohol Funny Car team went to New England Dragway (Epping, New Hampshire) this past weekend looking for a big rebound.

In a rare happenstance, the team uncharacteristically failed to qualify two weeks earlier in the NHRA Route 66 Nationals national event in suburban Chicago. Continue reading Follow A Dream/Permatex TA/FC Team’s Hope For Rebound Falls Short →

F4

F4 U.S. FINALIZES SCHEDULE BY ADDING EAST COAST EVENT

F4 U.S. FINALIZES SCHEDULE BY ADDING EAST COAST EVENT
New Jersey Motorsports Park to host F4 U.S. Championship from Aug. 26-28

INDIANAPOLIS (July 26, 2016) – The schedule for the inaugural season of the Formula 4 United States Championship powered by Honda has been finalized with New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, New Jersey, hosting the series Aug. 26-28.

The F4 U.S. Championship, a new youth-driven open-wheel championship series, debuted July 1-3 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and the addition of the event at New Jersey Motorsports Park finalizes the schedule at five race weekends.

“New Jersey Motorsports Park is unfinished business for the F4 U.S. series because we had to postpone our race there earlier this summer,” SCCA Pro Racing President and CEO Derrick Walker said. “We certainly appreciate their patience and willingness to work with us to have us back for an exciting round coming up in August.”

The F4 U.S. Championship will join three additional Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) sanctioned open-wheel divisions at New Jersey Motorsports Park: the Formula F 1600 Championship, the F2000 Championship and the Atlantic Championship Series. The F4 U.S. Championship joined the same three championship series during its inaugural weekend at Mid-Ohio.

The next scheduled race for the F4 U.S. Championship takes place Aug. 11-13 at Mid-Ohio, leaving less than two weeks before the start of the event in New Jersey.

“The amendment of the schedule will leave 13 days between our second showing at Mid-Ohio to the third event held in New Jersey,” Walker said. “Typically teams have a month or longer to prepare for a race. Putting the time constraint on these new drivers will help develop them for the real world of professional racing.”