Monthly Archives: August 2017

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Michigan–Kasey Kahne

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
PURE MICHIGAN 400
MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
AUGUST 11, 2017

KASEY KAHNE, NO. 5 LIFTMASTER CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Michigan International Speedway and discussed his reaction to the announcement that he will not return to the No. 5 Chevy for Hendrick Motorsports in 2018, his thoughts on where he might race next season, the first practice session at Michigan and many other topics. Full Transcript:

HOW DO YOU FEEL THE DYNAMIC AND VIBE WAS WITHIN THE TEAM TODAY?
“Well, I think it was kind of interesting… the vibe was good. The team was good just pretty similar to always. It was the first time I had seen my guys since the news. A lot of them weren’t at the shop on Monday, so they were told by guys that were at the shop and I was gone at Knoxville this week. I talked to a couple over text or Snapchat, phone call, something like that, but that was really about it. So, today it was cool everybody seemed good. We just kind of went to work like always and hope to put together a really strong weekend.”
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Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Michigan–Kyle Larson

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
PURE MICHIGAN 400
MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
AUGUST 11, 2017

KYLE LARSON, NO. 42 TARGET CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Michigan International Speedway and discussed racing sprint cars, how he is getting from Michigan to Knoxville to race tomorrow, regaining momentum heading into the playoffs and many other topics. Full Transcript:

BUSY WEEK FOR YOU KYLE, GREAT START AT KNOXVILLE AND NOW YOU ARE HERE AT THE SITE OF A RACE TRACK THAT YOU ARE PRETTY GOOD AT. COULD YOU WALK US THROUGH YOUR MINDSET GOING INTO THIS WEEK?
“Yeah, it’s already been a good week. Monday, I ran Oskaloosa (Iowa) and ran third. Wednesday, we won at Knoxville and here we have been pretty decent in practice so far. Could use a little more speed. I feel like the handling is okay, but could use a little more speed. And then, yeah, it’s fun. Michigan is a great track for us. We have won the last two times here. We have had some good runs before that as well. We have been off a little bit the last couple of weeks, but excited to be back here at Michigan where we do have success and can hopefully run well and get that momentum back. Yeah, Chip (Ganassi, team owner) is allowing me to go to Knoxville tomorrow, which is great. So, I will get to go and compete in the A-main there and then come back and try and go for three in a row here. Cool weekend for me and really excited for it.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Michigan–Kyle Larson →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevrolet Unveils 2018 Camaro ZL1 NASCAR Cup Race Car Performance icon expands Camaro’s motorsports reach into premier NASCAR series

Chevrolet Unveils 2018 Camaro ZL1 NASCAR Cup Race Car
Performance icon expands Camaro’s motorsports reach into premier NASCAR series

DETROIT — A new era in Chevrolet motorsports starts today with the introduction of the Camaro ZL1 as the new race car for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.

Seven-time Cup champion Jimmie Johnson — driver of the #48 Lowe’s Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports — joined Mark Reuss, executive vice president of GM Global Product Development, to reveal the new race car at Chevrolet’s headquarters in Detroit. Continue reading Chevrolet Unveils 2018 Camaro ZL1 NASCAR Cup Race Car Performance icon expands Camaro’s motorsports reach into premier NASCAR series →

Jegs Racing

Team JEGS–Indianapolis Preview

Team JEGS Prerace Notes
NHRA Division 3 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series
Team JEGS Prerace Notes
NHRA Division 3 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series
Lucas Oil Raceway, Indianapolis (Aug. 10-13)

Mike Coughlin will be racing his JEGS.com Top Dragster in this weekend’s North Central Division double-header weekend. Mike will be joined by his niece, third-generation racer Paige Coughlin, who will be making her second start in the Super Comp class behind the wheel of her JEGS.com dragster. Continue reading Team JEGS–Indianapolis Preview →

John Force Racing

Funny Car champs John Force, Robert Hight take on Norwalk’s Night Under Fire

Funny Car champs John Force, Robert Hight
take on Norwalk’s Night Under Fire

Robert Hight (front) and John Force — Photo credit: Gary Nastase and Auto Imagery
NORWALK, Ohio (Aug. 9) – The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series is taking a weekend off, but Funny Car champions John Force and Robert Hight will still be busy racing.

The two will race in the 40th anniversary of the Night Under Fire on Saturday at Summit Motorsports Park, continuing a long tradition of match racing by John Force Racing. Continue reading Funny Car champs John Force, Robert Hight take on Norwalk’s Night Under Fire →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Michigan–William Byron and Rick Hendrick

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
PURE MICHIGAN 400
MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
JULY 9, 2017
WILLIAM BYRON AND RICK HENDRICK MET WITH THE MEDIA THIS AFTERNOON BY VIRTUE OF A TELECONFERENCE DISCUSSION THIS MORNING’S ANNOUNCEMENT THAT WILLIAM BYRON WILL BE PILOTING THE NO. 5 CHEVROLET IN 2018 FOR HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS. FULL TRANSCRIPT:
William, when did you and Mr. Hendrick first talk about the opportunity for you to go to the NASCAR Cup Series?
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Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Michigan Advance

TEAM CHEVY ADVANCE
PURE MICHIGAN 400
MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
BROOKLYN, MICHIGAN
AUGUST 13, 2017

BOWTIE BULLETS
MICHIGAN HERITAGE:
In 2013, Michigan International Speedway (MIS) began the tradition of honoring the winning manufacturer of each MIS race with a special trophy, the Michigan Heritage Trophy. Since the inception of the award, Chevrolet has earned five wins at MIS and has earned the prestigious award more times than any other manufacturer.

CHEVY HISTORY MINUTE:
Cale Yarborough took Chevrolet to Victory Lane for the first time at Michigan International Speedway in 1977. Since then, Chevrolet has powered 14 different drivers to Winner’s Circle at the brand’s home track. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Michigan Advance →

Gary Scelzi Motorsports

Scelzi Excited to Tackle Knoxville Nationals After Capitani Classic Charge

Scelzi Excited to Tackle Knoxville Nationals After Capitani Classic Charge

Inside Line Promotions – OSKALOOSA, Iowa (Aug. 9, 2017) – Dominic Scelzi feels as good as he ever has entering the famed Knoxville Nationals.

Scelzi and his family owned, Roth Motorsports supported team will tackle the 57th annual 5-Hour Energy Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Store, which is held this Wednesday through Saturday at Knoxville Raceway. Continue reading Scelzi Excited to Tackle Knoxville Nationals After Capitani Classic Charge →

Richard Childress Racing

Richard Childress Racing–Michigan Advance

Richard Childress Racing at Michigan International Speedway … In 164 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series starts at Michigan International Speedway, RCR teams have earned three wins, two with Dale Earnhardt (1987, 1990) and one with Kevin Harvick (August 2010). Additionally, RCR has claimed 23 top-five and 55 top-10 finishes with 10 different drivers including Richard Childress, a former driver in NASCAR’s top division, who recorded top-10 finishes at MIS in June 1978 and August 1979. Continue reading Richard Childress Racing–Michigan Advance →

Follow A Dream Racing

Permatex/ Follow A Dream TA/FC team earns second win of season in a row at Atco Dragway

Permatex/ Follow A Dream TA/FC team earns second win of season in a row at Atco Dragway

MARSTONS MILLS, Massachusetts (August 9, 2017) – The Permatex/ Follow A Dream Top Alcohol Funny Car team is definitely on a roll, capturing its second straight win of the season this past weekend.

After winning two weeks ago at their New England Dragway home track in Epping, New Hampshire, the Jay Blake-owned Permatex/ Follow A Dream car made it two in a row this past weekend, capturing its second straight Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series regional event at Atco (New Jersey) Dragway.

“We have a ton to be proud of,” Blake said. “The one word that best describes what we’ve done in the last two races is ‘awesome.’ It really is truly awesome what we’ve accomplished.” Continue reading Permatex/ Follow A Dream TA/FC team earns second win of season in a row at Atco Dragway →

Chevrolet Racing

Olsbergs MSE, Honda Visit Atlantic City for Red Bull GRC

Olsbergs MSE, Honda Visit Atlantic City for Red Bull GRC

After a Month Away, Olsbergs MSE Looks For Win Number Two of 2017
• Third Doubleheader Key to Championship Hopes For Mitchell deJong
• Manufacturers’ Championship Battle Heats Up in New Jersey

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (August 9, 2017) – After a month of recovery from the opening seven intense rounds of the Red Bull Global Rallycross season, Olsbergs MSE (OMSE) and drivers Oliver Eriksson, Mitchell deJong and Sebastian Eriksson return to Atlantic City, NJ for the third doubleheader event of 2017. Continue reading Olsbergs MSE, Honda Visit Atlantic City for Red Bull GRC →

Kasey Kahne Racing

Kasey Kahne Racing – Results Recap 8.9.17

Kasey Kahne Racing – Results Recap

Pittman Wins At Pevely
Daryn Pittman picked up his first win of the season Friday night at I-55 Speedway
Pittman was the second-fastest qualifier, and led the entire feature
Brad Sweet finished fifth, tightening the points battle with Donny Schatz
Saturday’s event at Pevely was rained out
The Knoxville Nationals begin Wednesday, and run through Saturday night

Honda Racing

RealTime Racing Acura NSXs Return To SprintX Format in Utah

RealTime Racing Acura NSXs Return To SprintX Format in Utah
• SprintX format requires pit stops and driver changes during 60-minute races
• Tom Dyer and Mark Wilkins back behind the wheel for year’s SprintX Rounds 6-7
• Acura NSX GT3 team looking to become sixth different SprintX winner in 2017

TORRANCE, Calif, (August 10, 2017) – There is an old racing adage that says that it isn’t where you start, it’s where you finish. But a trying weekend at Mid-Ohio two weeks ago showed the RealTime Racing Acura NSX squad that starting farther up the grid can generally make the trip to the front a lot easier. Continue reading RealTime Racing Acura NSXs Return To SprintX Format in Utah →

Jegs Racing

Team JEGS drivers Mike and Paige Coughlin interested in Indy accolades

Team JEGS drivers Mike and Paige
Coughlin interested in Indy accolades
INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 8) — Veteran drag racer Mike Coughlin and his fresh-on-the-scene niece Paige Coughlin of Team JEGS are headed to Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis this weekend with designs on finding success during the Division 3 Summer Shootout double header.

Mike will have two great chances to bag a Wally trophy as the first half of the double header is a continuation of the rain-delayed North Central Division’s season-opener from late April. Mike was the No. 1 qualifier in Top Dragster that weekend so he’ll be considered the favorite when
eliminations begin. Continue reading Team JEGS drivers Mike and Paige Coughlin interested in Indy accolades →

RoushYates Racing

POWERED BY ECOBOOST FORD GTs DOMINATE ROAD AMERICA

POWERED BY ECOBOOST
FORD GTs DOMINATE ROAD AMERICA

ELKHART LAKE, Wis., August 8, 2017 – Joey Hand and Dirk Müller took the No. 66, Ford GT to the podium for the second time this race season, in the IMSA Continental Tire Road Race Showcase at Road America. The duo of Hand and Müller put the No. 66 on top of the podium, while the No. 67 sister-car secured P3 for Ford Chip Ganassi Racing.

“We had an exceptional weekend at Road America, coming home with two wins and a pole,” said Doug Yates, President and CEO of Roush Yates Engines. “Congratulations to Dean Martin and Jack Jr. (Roush) on their GS win and Joey (Hand) and Dirk (Müller) on the GTLM win at Road America. Ford Chip Ganassi Racing and KohR Motorsports had strong cars this weekend and with the team’s race strategy we were able to start up front and race strong all weekend.” Continue reading POWERED BY ECOBOOST FORD GTs DOMINATE ROAD AMERICA →

Wood Brothers

Michigan’s An Important Track For Blaney, Wood Brothers

Michigan’s An Important Track For Blaney, Wood Brothers

August 8, 2017

In the midst of one of their best seasons in years the Wood Brothers and their young driver are headed to Michigan International Speedway hoping for a strong run in front of their long-time backers at Ford Motor Company.

Blaney and the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Fusion have a win this season at Pocono Raceway, two other top-five and seven other top-10 finishes and a pole at Kansas Speedway. Continue reading Michigan’s An Important Track For Blaney, Wood Brothers →

Honda Racing

Acura Teases New ARX-05 Prototype Race Car Ahead of Monterey Automotive Week

Acura Teases New ARX-05 Prototype Race Car Ahead of
Monterey Automotive Week
• Vehicle to debut August 18 at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, with appearances at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion and Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance to follow
• Acura teaming with legendary Team Penske to compete in IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
• ARX-05 marks Acura’s return to prototype racing (youtu.be/cblkk4d9YMw)
• Race campaign will debut January 2018 at Rolex 24 at Daytona
TORRANCE, Calif. (August 8, 2017) – Acura teased its newest race car, the Acura ARX-05 prototype, to be fielded by the legendary Team Penske in 2018. Introduced in a new video (https://youtu.be/cblkk4d9YMw) the ARX-05 marks the Acura brand’s anticipated return to prototype racing and will be fully revealed at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, part of the prestigious Monterey Automotive Week, August 18. Team Penske, will campaign a pair of entries in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship next year. The Acura ARX-05 makes its competition debut at the Rolex 24 at Daytona in January 2018.
The Acura ARX-05 [Acura Racing eXperimental, generation 5] is the latest in a successful line of endurance prototypes fielded by the brand beginning more than 25 years ago (1991). The prototype race car was styled by the Acura Design Studio in Los Angeles, Calif. under the auspices of Dave Marek, Acura global creative director. The multi-year program will be administered by Honda Performance Development, the racing arm for both Acura Motorsports and Honda Racing in North America.

Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP

Hot August Michigan Weekend next for SOD at Hartford & Butler

ERIE, MI (August 8, 2017) – Engine Pro Sprints On Dirt presented by ARP is getting prepped for SOD’s “Hot August Michigan Weekend,” the first of two consecutive two-day weekends that will have a major impact on not only the SOD season championship, but all three of the season’s mini-series also.

On Friday, SOD rolls into Hartford Motor Speedway for the King Engine Bearings King of Michigan third race of the four-race series. Chad Blonde was the winner of the first two King of Michigan races and has a commanding KoM point lead over Steve Irwin, Thomas Schinderle, Chris Gurley, and Gregg Dalman. Continue reading Hot August Michigan Weekend next for SOD at Hartford & Butler →

John Force Racing

ith Countdown spot in hand, Monster Energy driver Brittany Force reaches Seattle quarterfinals

With Countdown spot in hand, Monster Energy driver Brittany Force reaches Seattle quarterfinals

SEATTLE (Aug. 6) – Monster Energy driver Brittany Force culminated a successful Western Swing by clinching a spot in the Countdown to the Championship and racing to the second round in the NHRA Northwest Nationals on Sunday at Pacific Raceways.

Force clinched her spot in the Countdown – the six-race segment that closes the season and determines the champions in NHRA’s pro classes – after qualifying No. 5 on Saturday. The Countdown starts in two races, following the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals on Labor Day weekend at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis. Continue reading ith Countdown spot in hand, Monster Energy driver Brittany Force reaches Seattle quarterfinals →

F4

JAY HOWARD’S MOTORSPORTS DRIVER DEVELOPMENT ADDS FIFTH CAR TO F4 U.S. ROSTER

JAY HOWARD’S MOTORSPORTS DRIVER DEVELOPMENT ADDS FIFTH CAR TO F4 U.S. ROSTER

Sanzaru Games Karting Champion Colin Mullan to fill extra MDD seat

INDIANAPOLIS (Aug 7, 2017)- Just days before the Formula 4 United States Championship Powered by Honda mid-season event at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Jay Howard’s Motorsports Driver Development has expanded its line-up to include a fifth car piloted by Colin Mullan of Danville, California. Mullin was selected to complete the season with MDD after a successful team-test at Gingerman Raceway in June.

“Colin did an impressive job at Gingerman during his testing session,” said MDD team owner Jay Howard. “We are looking forward to him joining the team for Mid-Ohio, and seeing what he can do on track. We are excited to have him in the program.”

Mullan began his racing career in 2008 at age six. Now 15, Mullan has built up an impressive resume of accomplishments across a variety of racing platforms, including karting, quarter midgets, Mini Cup stock cars, spec Miata, and FormulaSpeed cars. In 2016, he was crowned champion of the Sanzaru Games Karting series in Junior Rotax, competed in the Skip Barber Formula school, and was awarded the VMB Driver Development Scholarship, among many other accomplishments. Mullan also competes in the 2017 Formula Car Challenge, racing in the FormulaSPEED class.

“I am excited to be joining Jay Howard and the MDD program at Mid-Ohio and competing at an international level,” Mullan said. “I was truly fortunate to have the opportunity to test the F4 U.S. car at and it was fantastic all around. I am hoping I can have the opportunity to compete for a full season next year.”

After nine rounds, MDD ranks sixth in team standings, experiencing its most successful weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with two podiums, one top-five and a top-10 finish. MDD is the overall youngest team in the F4 U.S. paddock with its drivers’ ages averaging just over 15 years old.

The MDD team and the rest of the F4 U.S. field is back in action Aug. 11-12 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. Fans can visit F4USChampionship.com for more event information.