Chevrolet Pro Stock Drivers Run to Top of the Chart of the ‘Big Go’
Vincent Nobile is No. 1 through first round of Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals qualifying

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Sept. 2, 2016) – Vincent Nobile promised himself to look at the four-day Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals as individual events. So far, he’s pleased with the results.

Nobile, who has been the No. 1 Pro Stock qualifier the past two National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Mello Yello Drag Racing Series events, ran to the top of the chart in the first round of qualifications at Lucas Oil Raceway. Continue reading Chevrolet Pro Stock Drivers Run to Top of the Chart of the ‘Big Go’ →

Hawksworth, Rahal Lead Effort Friday at Watkins Glen
• Hawksworth runs sixth, Rahal seventh, in IndyCar return to the Glen
• Lap record expected Saturday as times tumble on fresh Watkins Glen pavement

A.J. Foyt Racing’s Jack Hawksworth and Graham Rahal, winner of last weekend’s race in Texas, paced the Honda field Friday in opening practice as the Verizon IndyCar Series returned to the historic Watkins Glen International Raceway for the first time since 2010.

Hawkwsworth ran sixth, and Rahal, seventh. A combination of fresh pavement on the full length of the rolling, 3.37-mile Watkins Glen road course, coupled with increased downforce provided by the IndyCar Series road course aero kits, resulted in lap times some five seconds – more than 10 mph – quicker than the last time the open-wheel racers ran here in 2010.

Activities at Watkins Glen continue Saturday with final practice and qualifying. Sunday’s 60-lap race starts at 2 p.m. EDT, with live network television coverage on the NBC Sports Network.

Jack Hawksworth (#41 A.J. Foyt Racing Honda): “It was a fun day. We hadn’t tested here so we worked our way into it and ran through our plan [for the day]. It was good because we worked systematically. By the end, I think we had a decent understanding of the track. We had really nice conditions, a really cool track, incredibly fast, I’ve never been to a track like this in my entire life. Literally…never! So, so fast and the grip level is incredible. I mean it’s a three and half-mile track and we’re doing 1:23s, I don’t know what the average speed is, but it’s insane. I really enjoyed it, and we did some good work, so we’ll try to continue that tomorrow and see if we can put it together in qualifying.”

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BOJANGLES’ SOUTHERN 500
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TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

JAMIE MCMURRAY, NO. 1 MCDONALD’S CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media via a NASCAR Teleconference to discuss this weekend’s race at Darlington, his thoughts on Dale Earnhardt, Jr. being out of the car for the remainder of the season, his hopes at making this seasons Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup and many other topics. Full Transcript:

TALK ABOUT HOW EXCITING IT IS FOR YOU TO HAVE A THROWBACK PAINT SCHEME THIS WEEKEND:
“Well, I have watched over the last couple of years all the different paint schemes that those guys have shown up with and it is always fun to get to Darlington if you haven’t seen anything social media wise of what guys are going to be running for special paint schemes. I’ve been pretty jealous that I haven’t got to be a part of that. Last year, I thought Kyle Larson had the coolest throwback scheme with the Days of Thunder, Kyle Petty, Mello Yellow car. So, we have been working on that. It’s not as easy as just going to a partner and saying we want to do this. You have to be able to still make it work with what they are trying to get out of their partnership. We actually had a meeting a few months ago with McDonald’s and they loved the idea of bringing back a retro paint scheme and something that was really popular at the time. I remember watching that car on TV. It is cool to get to have that on your car and be a part of what Darlington has put together.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Darlington–Jamie McMurray →

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BOJANGLES’ SOUTHERN 500
DARLINGTON RACEWAY
TEAM CHEVY QUALIFYING REPORT
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

KEVIN HARVICK TO START FROM POLE POSITION AT DARLINGTON
Qualifying for Southern 500 Cancelled Due to Impending Weather

DARLINGTON, S.C. – September 1, 2016 – With inclement weather on the horizon from Hurricane Hermine, NASCAR officials have decided to cancel all on-track activity scheduled for Friday at Darlington Raceway in anticipations for Sunday night’s Bojangles’ Southern 500.

As a result of the cancelation, NASCAR has adjusted the competition schedule and has removed Sprint Cup Series qualifying for this weekend’s 367-lap/501.3-mile event and replaced it with two practice sessions to give driver’s and teams more on-track time to prepare for Sunday night’s race.

The starting grid has been set per the provisions in the NASCAR rulebook. Current year owner’s points determine starting positions in the event that adverse conditions prevent qualifying, thus, 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion and current point’s leader, Kevin Harvick, piloting the No. 4 Busch Beer Chevrolet SS, will start from the pole position.

This will be the first time in his NASCAR Sprint Cup Series career that Harvick will lead the field to the green flag at Darlington. The Stewart-Haas racing driver earned his first and only Southern 500 victory to date in 2014.

Other Team Chevy drivers starting in the top 10 will be: Kurt Busch, No. 41 Haas Automation/Monster Energy Chevrolet SS – 4th and Jimmie Johnson, No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet SS – 9th.

Brad Keselowski (Ford) will start second, Carl Edwards (Toyota) will start third, and Joey Logano (Ford) will start fifth to round out the top five starters.