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Honda Racing

Dixon Leads Detroit Sweep for Honda

Dixon Leads Detroit Sweep for Honda
• Scott Dixon leads Honda sweep of top six positions in opening race of doubleheader
• Ryan Hunter-Reay, Alexander Rossi complete all-Honda podium
• Second race in doubleheader weekend runs Sunday

DETROIT, Mich. (June 2, 2018) – For the second consecutive year, Honda drivers dominated the opening round of the Dual in Detroit doubleheader Verizon IndyCar Series weekend, leading all 70 laps, with Scott Dixon spearheading a Honda sweep of the top six finishing positions.

Starting from the pole, Marco Andretti led until the first round of scheduled pit stops was completed. Ryan Hunter-Reay, running a three pit-stop, “out of sequence” strategy, assumed the lead. Then, taking control in the second half of the 70-lap contest, Dixon maintained a narrow, but consistent margin over his pursuers in his Chip Ganassi Racing Honda for the remainder of the day. Continue reading Dixon Leads Detroit Sweep for Honda →

Honda Racing

Acura, Meyer Shank Racing Take Victory in Detroit

Acura, Meyer Shank Racing Take Victory in Detroit
• Katherine Legge, MSR score repeat victory for Acura NSX GT3 on Belle Isle
• Justin Marks, Lawson Aschenbach complete a MSR 1-2 result for Acura
• Acura Team Penske duo of Helio Castroneves, Ricky Taylor finish second in prototype
• Juan Pablo Montoya, Dane Cameron finish third to complete nearly perfect day for Acura

DETROIT, Mich. (June 2, 2018) – The four Acura entries in this weekend’s Detroit Grand Prix Presented by Lear completed a nearly perfect set of results in today’s 100-minute race, with a 1-2 result for the Acura NSX GT3 and Meyer Shank Racing in the GTD class, and a 2-3 finish for Acura Team Penske and the ARX-05 prototype. Continue reading Acura, Meyer Shank Racing Take Victory in Detroit →

Chevrolet Racing

WILL POWER LEADS TEAM CHEVY EFFORT IN CHEVROLET DETROIT GRAND PRIX DUAL #1

CHEVROLET RACING IN THE VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES
CHEVROLET DETROIT GRAND PRIX
STREETS OF BELLE ISLE
TEAM CHEVY POST RACE RECAP WITH DRIVER QUOTES
JUNE 2, 2018\

WILL POWER LEADS TEAM CHEVY EFFORT IN CHEVROLET DETROIT GRAND PRIX DUAL #1
Finishes in Seventh Place Following Indianapolis 500 Win

DETROIT (June 2, 2018) – Will Power, driver of the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet, finished in seventh place to pace all Team Chevy drivers in the first of two Dual in Detroit weekend rounds in the Verizon IndyCar Series at Raceway on Belle Isle Park on Saturday. Power qualified sixth and ran in the top 10 for pretty much the entire afternoon, following wins in the INDYCAR Grand Prix and Indianapolis 500. Continue reading WILL POWER LEADS TEAM CHEVY EFFORT IN CHEVROLET DETROIT GRAND PRIX DUAL #1 →

Richard Childress Racing

Richard Childress Racing–Pocono Green 250 Recycled by J.P. Mascaro & Sons

Matt Tifft Earns Top-15 Finish at Pocono Raceway

“This package brought a lot of unknowns to the race weekend, and it was little trickier than expected. We had some work to do with our No. 2 Tunity Chevrolet Camaro after qualifying 21st. We fired off a little too free but balance didn’t seem to be too big of a deal in today’s race. It was more about momentum and track position, which we didn’t have at the start. We tried everything to get better track position and took two tires at the end of Stage 2 to restart towards the front. Unfortunately, we just couldn’t maintain the position like we wanted for the start of Stage 3. We fought hard though to get back up to the 14th spot. We’ll definitely need to study this package a little more.”
-Matt Tifft Continue reading Richard Childress Racing–Pocono Green 250 Recycled by J.P. Mascaro & Sons →

John Force Racing

BRITTANY FORCE HOLDS NO. 2 SPOT AFTER FRIDAY QUALIFYING AT JEGS ROUTE 66 NHRA NATIONALS

BRITTANY FORCE HOLDS NO. 2 SPOT AFTER FRIDAY QUALIFYING AT
JEGS ROUTE 66 NHRA NATIONALS
JOLIET, Ill. (June 1, 2018) — Reigning Top Fuel world champion Brittany Force took her Advance Auto Parts Monster Energy dragster to the No. 2 spot Friday night at the JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway outside of Chicago. Her sister and Advance Auto Parts teammate Courtney Force is in the No. 4 position, their father John Force is in sixth with his PEAK Coolant and Motor Oil team and John Force Racing President Robert Hight is in 10th in the Auto Club of Southern California Chevrolet Camaro SS.
Continue reading BRITTANY FORCE HOLDS NO. 2 SPOT AFTER FRIDAY QUALIFYING AT JEGS ROUTE 66 NHRA NATIONALS →

Wood Brothers

Menard To Start 20th At Pocono

Menard To Start 20th At Pocono

June 1, 2018

Paul Menard and the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Fusion will have to start Sunday’s 400-miler at Pocono Raceway from the middle of the pack, but all indications are that they won’t be there long.

Menard was ninth fastest in Friday’s practice session with a best lap at 174.700 miles per hour.

He was a solid 16th in the first of three rounds of knock-out qualifying with a speed of 174.250 mph. But he slipped a bit in the second round, running his lap at 173.675 mph, which means he will start 20th on Sunday.

“The car was just a little too free going into Turn One in the second round,” Eddie Wood said. Continue reading Menard To Start 20th At Pocono →

Honda Racing

Hunter-Reay, Dixon Lead Practice Sessions in Detroit

Hunter-Reay, Dixon Lead Practice Sessions in Detroit
• Ryan Hunter-Reay, Honda, top the time sheets in practice for two-race weekend
• Scott Dixon, James Hinchcliffe round out 1-2-3 Honda sweep of practice sessions
• Qualifying and Race One follow on Saturday; Race Two on Sunday

DETROIT, Mich. (June 1, 2018) – Honda drivers led the way in opening practice today for this weekend’s Dual in Detroit Verizon IndyCar Series doubleheader race weekend, with Ryan Hunter-Reay fastest in the second practice session – and on the day – in his Andretti Autosport Honda. Scott Dixon ended the day second on the timesheets for Chip Ganassi Racing, while James Hinchcliffe rounded out a Honda 1-2-3 sweep of the day.

In the morning, Honda drivers also dominated the opening practice, taking the top eight positions, led by Sebastien Bourdais for Dale Coyne Racing, followed by Dixon and double-defending race winner Graham Rahal.

Activities continue Saturday in Detroit with the first of this weekend’s two 70-lap Verizon IndyCar Series races. The seventh and eighth rounds of the 2018 season begin at 3:30 p.m. EDT Saturday and Sunday, respectively, with live television coverage of both races on ABC. Continue reading Hunter-Reay, Dixon Lead Practice Sessions in Detroit →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Pocono–Qualifying Notes

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
POCONO 400
POCONO RACEWAY
TEAM CHEVY QUALIFYING NOTES AND QUOTES
JUNE 1, 2018

TOP TEAM CHEVY QUALIFIERS:
POS. DRIVER
3rd JAMIE MCMURRAY, NO. 1 GEARWRENCH CAMARO ZL1
8th RYAN NEWMAN, NO. 31 KALAHARI RESORTS AND CONVENTION CAMARO ZL1
11th CHASE ELLIOTT, NO. 9 NAPA AUTO PARTS PATRIOTIC CAMARO ZL1
12th AUSTIN DILLON, NO. 3 DOW CAMARO ZL1

TOP FIVE QUALIFIERS:
POS. DRIVER
1ST Ryan Blaney (Ford)
2nd Kevin Harvick (Ford)
3rd Jamie McMurray (Chevrolet)
4th Martin Truex, Jr. (Toyota)
5TH Kyle Busch (Toyota)

The 14th race of the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season at Pocono Raceway, the Pocono 400 is scheduled to begin on Sunday, June 3 at 2:00 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Pocono–Qualifying Notes →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing-INDYCAR–Detroit Practice Quotes

CHEVROLET RACING IN THE VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES
CHEVROLET DETROIT GRAND PRIX
STREETS OF BELLE ISLE
TEAM CHEVY PRACTICE DAY DRIVER QUOTES
JUNE 1, 2018

JOSEF NEWGARDEN, NO. 1 HITACHI TEAM PENSKE CHEVROLET: “Solid first day here in Detroit. We’ve got some great pace and I feel confident we’ll be able to challenge for the Verizon P1 award tomorrow in qualifying. It’s a jam packed weekend with not a lot of time for adjustments so I’m very pleased the crew at Team Penske put together a car for me that was this comfortable out of the gate.”

MATHUES LEIST, NO. 4 ABC SUPPLY AJ FOYT RACING CHEVROLET: The day went ok I think. It is my first time here in Detroit, so the first couple laps in Practice 1, we just concentrated on learning the track and getting some laps in. It’s a pretty tricky track, very bumpy, probably the bumpiest track I’ve ever been to, but it is ok. We still have some work to do for tomorrow, we are struggling a little bit with the red tires; on the blacks we seem ok. Happy to be here, I think it’s a nice street course. Looking forward to both races this weekend.” Continue reading Chevy Racing-INDYCAR–Detroit Practice Quotes →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Pocono–Alex Bowman

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
POCONO 400
POCONO RACEWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
JUNE 1, 2018

ALEX BOWMAN, NO. 88 NATIONWIDE CAMARO ZL1, met with members of the media at Pocono Raceway and discussed his season thus far, if JR Nation has embraced him, his thoughts on running the All-Star rules package in the future and many other topics. Full Transcript

YOU’VE HAD A GOOD COUPLE OF WEEK’S COMING OFF A TOP 10 FINISH AT CHARLOTTE. NOW WE ARE KIND OF MIDWAY THROUGH THE REGULAR SEASON, IT’S YOUR FIRST FULL SEASON WITH HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS, HOW WOULD YOU ASSESS WHERE YOU ARE AT PERSONALLY AND HOW DO YOU BALANCE THAT OUT WITH HOW THE TEAM IS IMPROVING GETTING THEIR ARMS AROUND THE NEW CHEVY CAMARO?
“Yeah, we have had some up’s and down’s. We have been quite a bit off of how we expect and want to be running. Last week was a hard fought ninth place finish but missed out on a lot of stage points. It’s better than a bad finish, but still a little frustrating. We are working really hard. We have a lot of really smart people trying to get all four of our cars better. But, it’s not secret we are off of where we want to be. It’s been a little frustrating, but we are not terrible in the points right now. It’s a dream come true to just be driving for Hendrick Motorsports. I really can’t complain too much.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Pocono–Alex Bowman →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Pocono–Darrell Wallace, Jr.

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
POCONO 400
CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
JUNE 1, 2018

DARRELL WALLACE, JR. NO. NO. 43 WEIS MARKETS CAMARO ZL1 met with media and discussed returning to Pocono in a Cup car, the season to date, improvements and challenges, the racing on Memorial Day weekend, and more. Full Transcript:

YOU ARE RETURNING TO THE SITE OF YOUR FIRST-EVER CUP RACE THIS WEEKEND AT POCONO, THE FIRST TIME YOU’VE EVER RETURNED TO A RACE TRACK IN THE CUP SERIES, WHAT DOES THAT DO FOR YOUR CONFIDENCE LEVEL AND OUTLOOK?
“I was thinking about it in the bus this morning and how you creep up on things and definitely remember everything about this day last year. That will be nice. We can get right to work and do what we need to do in our Weis Chevrolet. This was a fun weekend, pulling double-duty and getting to go through all the emotions for a Cup debut, so we’re looking forward to getting back on-track.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Pocono–Darrell Wallace, Jr. →

John Force Racing

POINTS LEADER COURTNEY FORCE LOOKING FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE WIN

POINTS LEADER COURTNEY FORCE LOOKING FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE WIN
JOLIET, Ill. (May 31, 2018) — The hottest driver on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series is heading to Chicago with momentum and an exciting new teammate. Courtney Force, the current Funny Car points leader and three-time winner in 2018, will be joined by sister and Top Fuel world champion Brittany Force in representing Advance Auto Parts this weekend at the JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals outside of Chicago.

“I am so excited Brittany and I will both be in red Advance Auto Parts race cars this weekend,” said Courtney Force. “We don’t get to race in the same class so this is a fun opportunity for us to do something together. We have been No. 1 qualifiers together and we have had the chance to double up on wins, we can hope we can seal the deal in our matching Advance Auto Parts cars.” Continue reading POINTS LEADER COURTNEY FORCE LOOKING FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE WIN →

Gary Scelzi Motorsports

Dominic Scelzi Enjoys Opportunity to Compete With All Stars and World of Outlaws

Dominic Scelzi Enjoys Opportunity to Compete With All Stars and World of Outlaws

Inside Line Promotions – LAWRENCEBURG, Ind. (May 30, 2018) – Dominic Scelzi is grateful for an opportunity to venture east for a weekend of action with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions and World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series.

“It was cool to get the call to go race in good equipment with the McGhee Family,” he said. “I met those guys a couple of years ago and when the opportunity presented itself I jumped on it. I want to thank them for having me race for them.”

Scelzi drove the No. 11 sprint car of Max McGhee during a trio of races beginning last Friday at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio. He timed in second quickest in his group before a fourth-place finish in a heat race lined him up on the inside of the 10th row for the All Star A Main.
Continue reading Dominic Scelzi Enjoys Opportunity to Compete With All Stars and World of Outlaws →

John Force Racing

FUNNY CAR WORLD CHAMPION ROBERT HIGHT FOCUSED ON A WIN IN CHICAGO

FUNNY CAR WORLD CHAMPION ROBERT HIGHT FOCUSED ON A WIN IN CHICAGO
JOLIET, Ill. (May 31, 2018) — For many years Robert Hight used his hand eye coordination skills to demolish trapshooting targets. He was so proficient that Olympic aspirations were not out of the question but Hight traded in his shotgun for something with a little more kick over two decades ago. Now he trains his eyes on the flicker of yellow from the starting line Christmas Tree and has been demolishing track speed and elapsed time records behind the wheel of his Auto Club of Southern California Chevrolet Camaro Funny Car.

Now with two NHRA Mello Yello Funny Car world championships under his belt Hight has his sights set on a dominant start to four races in a row during the month of June starting with the JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals outside of Chicago. The veteran driver is off to a fast start in 2018 and success is right around the corner for the 41-time Funny Car winner. Continue reading FUNNY CAR WORLD CHAMPION ROBERT HIGHT FOCUSED ON A WIN IN CHICAGO →

Chevrolet Racing

CORVETTE RACING AT LE MANS: By the Numbers

CORVETTE RACING AT LE MANS: By the Numbers

DETROIT (May 31, 2018) – Le Mans. The mere mention of the name stirs the soul and emotion of anyone who has experienced one of the biggest motorsports events around the globe. It’s especially true for Corvette Racing and its following, with the world’s premier GT racing program back for the 19th consecutive year. Corvette Racing’s record at Le Mans is impressive, to say the least… Continue reading CORVETTE RACING AT LE MANS: By the Numbers →

Follow A Dream Racing

Follow A Dream/Permatex TA/FC team reaches semifinals of Lucas Oil regional event, feels it has turned the corner

Follow A Dream/Permatex TA/FC team reaches semifinals of Lucas Oil regional event, feels it has turned the corner

MARSTONS MILLS, Massachusetts (May 31, 2018) – The Follow A Dream/Permatex Top Alcohol Funny Car team feels it has turned a corner and is headed in a positive direction after this past weekend’s Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series regional event at Maple Grove (Pa.) Raceway.

Driver Phil Burkart qualified the Chevrolet Camaro TA/FC sixth of the seven drivers entered in the field and reached the semifinals before being defeated by eventual event winner Sean Bellemeur.

Yet despite the loss, Follow A Dream owner Jay Blake believes many of the early season struggles the team has endured may finally be gone. Continue reading Follow A Dream/Permatex TA/FC team reaches semifinals of Lucas Oil regional event, feels it has turned the corner →

John Force Racing

BRITTANY FORCE READY FOR CHICAGO WITH NEW LOOK

BRITTANY FORCE READY FOR CHICAGO WITH NEW LOOK

JOLIET, Ill. (May 31, 2018) — Reigning Top Fuel world champion Brittany Force will be sporting a new look this weekend at the 21st annual JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals outside of Chicago. The eight-time Top Fuel winner will have an Advance Auto Parts and Monster Energy branded dragster for the first time in 2018. The redesign has Force excited for a number of reasons.

“We are unveiling a new car this weekend and it is cool that Advance Auto Parts is jumping on board with Monster Energy,” explained Force. “This is something I am excited about because it teams me up with my sister Courtney. We’ll have matching Advance Auto Parts race cars so we are hoping to get matching wins for the first time.” Continue reading BRITTANY FORCE READY FOR CHICAGO WITH NEW LOOK →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NHRA–Chicago Advance

CHEVROLET AT CHICAGO

What: 21st JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals
When: Friday, June 1-Sunday, June 3
Where: Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois
TV: FS1 taped qualifications, 7 p.m. ET June 1
FS1 taped eliminations and finals, 5:30 p.m. ET June 3

Chevrolet Drivers Kick Off Four Weekends in a Row of Racing
Team Chevy has accumulated 12 victories through eight of the 24 races

DETROIT (May 31, 2018) – NHRA Funny Car points leader Courtney Force drew inspiration last weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway while cheering for husband Graham Rahal and fellow Chevrolet driver Will Power, who prevailed in the 102nd Indianapolis 500. The inspiration gleaned from the event has her focused on the big prize in her series. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NHRA–Chicago Advance →

Jegs Racing

JEGS, Route 66 and the NHRA Will Feed your Need for Speed

JEGS, Route 66 and the NHRA
Will Feed your Need for Speed
Drag racing’s best descend upon Route 66 Raceway near
Chicago to compete in a multi-series battle this weekend.

JOLIET, Ill. (May 30, 2018) – Whether you are a longtime fan of drag racing, have been meaning to check it out for the first time, or a hot rod enthusiast looking for excitement this weekend-the JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals and Allstar Race, May 31-June 3, is sure to satisfy. JEGS Automotive, Inc. (JEGS), one of the largest e-commerce and mail order high-performance auto parts retailers worldwide, and title-rights sponsor of the race, along with the NHRA and Route 66 Raceway, offer a Mello Yello Drag Racing Series national race event and a Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series “clash of the titans” in one action-packed drag racing weekend. The event will also give fans a chance to see their favorite racing legends, including JEGS Founder, Hall of Fame Drag Racer and Grand Marshall of the Race, Jeg Coughlin Sr. Continue reading JEGS, Route 66 and the NHRA Will Feed your Need for Speed →

Wood Brothers

Menard Ready To Take On The Tricky Triangle

Menard Ready To Take On The Tricky Triangle

May 31, 2018

When Indianapolis 500 legend Rodger Ward designed Pocono Raceway, he patterned Turn One after the old Trenton Speedway in New Jersey, Turn Two after Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Turn Three after the Milwaukee Mile.

On the surface it would seem like Paul Menard, driver of the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Fusion would have an advantage at Pocono since he’s won two major NASCAR races on tracks the late Ward used in his planning for Pocono. Menard won the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis in 2011 and an Xfinity Series race at the Milwaukee Mile in 2015.

But he said that Pocono’s turns, while similar to the legendary tracks they were based on, are themselves unique.

“It’s a cool concept,” Menard said of Ward’s use of legendary ovals in designing the 2.5-mile Tricky Triangle at Pocono. “But you don’t look at notes from Indy and Milwaukee. Continue reading Menard Ready To Take On The Tricky Triangle →