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Gary Scelzi Motorsports

Dominic Scelzi Wraps Up World Series Sprintcars Season With Top 10 at Perth

Dominic Scelzi Wraps Up World Series Sprintcars Season With Top 10 at Perth

Inside Line Promotions – KWINANA BEACH, West Australia, Australia (Feb. 27, 2018) – Dominic Scelzi wrapped up his first full season with the World Series Sprintcars by scoring a top-10 finish last Sunday at Perth Motorplex.

The 10th-place result was Scelzi’s fourth top 10 of the season in Australia, where he spent the last two months driving for Wormall Motorsport. Continue reading Dominic Scelzi Wraps Up World Series Sprintcars Season With Top 10 at Perth →

Kasey Kahne Racing

Kasey Kahne Racing – Results Recap 2.27.17

Kasey Kahne Racing – Results Recap

Both Teams in Top-10 in Point Standings After Opening Weekend
Daryn Pittman was just outside the top 10 on Friday and Saturday night.
Brad Sweet finishes the last two nights with back to back top-five finishes, ending the weekend on the podium in second place.
Both cars leave Volusia in the top-10 points standings.
Kasey Kahne made his season debut in the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet car in between his NASCAR schedule at Daytona International Speedway.

Gary Scelzi Motorsports

Giovanni Scelzi Ready for World of Outlaws Debut With Priority Aviation Services Backed Silva Motorsports

Giovanni Scelzi Ready for World of Outlaws Debut With Priority Aviation Services Backed Silva Motorsports

Inside Line Promotions – FRESNO, Calif. (Feb. 26, 2018) – Giovanni Scelzi is aiming to make his World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series debut this week after rain washed out an opportunity last weekend in Texas.

Scelzi and the Paul Silva owned No. 57, which is backed by Richard and Jennifer Marshall of Priority Aviation Services for approximately 20 races this season, will compete this Wednesday and Thursday at The Dirt Track at Las Vegas in Las Vegas for the FVP Outlaw Showdown and Saturday at Perris Auto Speedway in Perris, Calif., for the SoCal Showdown. Continue reading Giovanni Scelzi Ready for World of Outlaws Debut With Priority Aviation Services Backed Silva Motorsports →

RoushYates Racing

HARVICK SWEEPS ATLANTA 1-2-3 MENCS FORD FINISH

HARVICK SWEEPS ATLANTA
1-2-3 MENCS FORD FINISH

HAMPTON, GA, February 26, 2018 – Kevin Harvick, driver of the No. 4 won back-2-back races at the Atlanta Motor Speedway and recorded Stewart-Haas Racing’s 40th points win. Harvick in his Ford Fusion won his second career Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta, with Ford teammates, Brad Keselowski and Clint Bowyer sweeping the top three spots in the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500. Continue reading HARVICK SWEEPS ATLANTA 1-2-3 MENCS FORD FINISH →

NHRA

NHRA–Phoenix Results

Top Fuel — Steve Torrence, 3.729 seconds, 330.72 mph def. Scott Palmer, 6.449 seconds, 102.70 mph.

Funny Car — Courtney Force, Chevy Camaro, 3.834, 337.16 def. Tommy Johnson Jr., Dodge Charger, 6.814, 101.57.

Pro Stock — Chris McGaha, Chevy Camaro, 6.529, 211.59 def. Jason Line, Camaro, 6.538, 210.14.

Top Fuel Harley — Tii Tharpe, Harley, 6.337, 217.39 def. Jay Turner, Harley, Broke.

Super Stock — Justin Lamb, Chevy Cobalt, 8.513, 149.02 def. Mike Cotten, Plymouth Barracuda, 10.025, 130.99.

Stock Eliminator — Jody Lang, Chevy Malibu Wagon, 12.328, 94.78 def. Brian McClanahan, Chevy Camaro, Foul – Red Light.

Super Comp — Trevor Harkema, Dragster, 8.968, 172.08 def. Glenn Kern, Dragster, 8.927, 170.79.

Super Gas — Todd Barton, Chevy Bel Air, 9.905, 151.56 def. Val Torres, Chevy Corvette, 9.899, 159.63.

Super Street — David Kiesel, Chevy Vega, 10.895, 133.17 def. Chris Borges, Chevy Chevelle, 10.890, 137.37.

Top Dragster — Paul Nero, Dragster, 6.760, 195.62 def. Rodger Comstock, Dragster, 6.817, 198.50.

Top Sportsman — Bryan Warr, Chevy Corvette, 6.978, 196.22 def. Bud Preuss, Chevy Camaro, 6.851, 202.55.

John Force Racing

SIXTEEN-TIME CHAMPION JOHN FORCE RELEASED FROM HOSPITAL AFTER MASSIVE EXPLOSION AND CRASH DURING NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS

SIXTEEN-TIME CHAMPION JOHN FORCE RELEASED FROM HOSPITAL AFTER MASSIVE EXPLOSION AND CRASH DURING NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS
CHANDLER, Ariz. (Feb. 25, 2018) — In an accident eerily reminiscent of his 2007 crash in Dallas, Texas, John Force won his second round race in Sunday’s 34th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals before an engine explosion sent his PEAK Coolant and Motor Oil Camaro careening into the Toyota of Jonnie Lindberg.

The two cars, linked together by tangled parachutes, hit one wall, then the other before coming to a stop in a cloud of smoke. As a precaution, the 68-year-old veteran was transported for further evaluation and released Sunday evening from Chandler Regional Hospital. Continue reading SIXTEEN-TIME CHAMPION JOHN FORCE RELEASED FROM HOSPITAL AFTER MASSIVE EXPLOSION AND CRASH DURING NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS →

Wood Brothers

Menard Finishes 17th On Soggy Sunday At Atlanta

Menard Finishes 17th On Soggy Sunday At Atlanta
February 25, 2018

Paul Menard and the No. 21 Moen Ford Fusion team had a solid run on Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway in their first race together on a track where handling is a key component of success.

Menard was fast in practice, qualified 15th, and never ran worse than 17th before coming home 17th at the finish of the rain-delayed Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500.

The race, scheduled to start at 1 p.m., eventually got the green flag at 3:30 p.m. after the track was dried following morning rains. Continue reading Menard Finishes 17th On Soggy Sunday At Atlanta →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NHRA–Arizona–Post Race

CHEVROLET RACING IN NATIONAL HOT ROD ASSOCIATION
NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS
SUNDAY, FEB. 25, 2018
WILD HORSE PASS MOTORSPORTS PARK IN CHANDLER, ARIZONA

Chevrolet Secures 125th NHRA Funny Car Victory Since 1967

• Courtney Force drives to first Funny Car win since 2016 season
• Chris McGaha earns sixth career Pro Stock win as Chevy dominates
• John Force escapes serious injury in Funny Car in quarterfinals incident
• Al Corda reaches Stock Eliminator semifinals in Chevrolet COPO Camaro

CHANDLER, Ariz. (Feb. 25, 2018) – There have been considerable career highlights since the last time Courtney Force grabbed the spotlight, but nothing outshines standing on the winner’s stage. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NHRA–Arizona–Post Race →

John Force Racing

COURTNEY FORCE ENDS WINLESS STREAK WITH NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS VICTORY

COURTNEY FORCE ENDS WINLESS STREAK WITH NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS VICTORY
CHANDLER, Ariz. (Feb. 25 2018) — A weekend filled with a well of emotions ended on the ultimate high-note for John Force Racing at the 34th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Worse Pass Motorsports Park outside of Phoenix. Courtney Force will head back to Yorba Linda, Calif. with a Wally while her father, 16-time world champion John Force, will head home with another hospital visit.

The drag racing legend ended his race day with an engine explosion during the second round. John Force won the round before his PEAK Coolant and Motor Oil Chevy Camaro burst into flames, went out of control, made contact with the retaining wall, and collided with opponent Jonnie Lindberg in the opposite lane. Force was transported to a local hospital for evaluation while Lindberg exited the car under his own power. Force was later cleared and returned to Wild Horse Pass after racing had ended.
Continue reading COURTNEY FORCE ENDS WINLESS STREAK WITH NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS VICTORY →

Mopar Racing

Mopar-powered Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car Driver Johnson Runner-up at NHRA Arizona Nationals

Mopar-powered Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car Driver Johnson
Runner-up at NHRA Arizona Nationals

· Tommy Johnson Jr. scores runner-up spot at NHRA Arizona Nationals with Make-A-Wish Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car
· Mopar-powered Tony Schumacher becomes fastest Top Fuel driver in NHRA history in qualifying
· Three additional Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) drivers, Leah Pritchett (Top Fuel), Matt Hagan and Ron Capps (Funny Car), advance to round two
· Mike Cotton runner-up in Super Stock in 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda to win Dodge Top Finisher award
· Jerry Stein wins Dodge Top Finisher award in Stock Eliminator with his Dodge Dart GTS 440
· More info on Mopar in NHRA available at http://blog.mopar.com
· New Dodge Garage (http://www.dodgegarage.com/), digital content hub for muscle car and race enthusiasts, includes highlights from NHRA season Continue reading Mopar-powered Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car Driver Johnson Runner-up at NHRA Arizona Nationals →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NHRA–Phoenix–Post Race

CHEVROLET RACING IN NATIONAL HOT ROD ASSOCIATION
NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS
WILD HORSE PASS MOTORSPORTS PARK IN CHANDLER, ARIZONA
POST-RACE DRIVER QUOTES
SUNDAY, FEB. 25, 2018

An interview with Funny Car winner COURTNEY FORCE, JOHN FORCE RACING, ADVANCE AUTO PARTS CHEVROLET CAMARO SS (No. 1 qualifier; claimed ninth career Funny Car win and first since Houston in 2016; reached 18th career final; set track Funny Car elapsed time record in qualifying and speed record in final round):

WHAT DOES (CO-CREW CHIEF) BRIAN CORRADI BRING TO YOUR CREW?
“It’s been huge. It’s been great having Corradi on our team, working with Dan Hood. They’re kind of like family; they’ve known each other for a long time. It’s been a really great connection with the entire team. Every single one of my guys on the Advance Auto Parts Chevy Camaro has been working so hard. Today was actually a tough day. We had a 40-minute turnaround in the semis. They got it up there. We were able to get that win. Obviously, my dad wasn’t in the other lane for that run, but we still managed to have a solid pass down the racetrack. Didn’t have lane choice in the final and weren’t able to warm up the car but still got it up there. It was nice for TJ (Tommy Johnson Jr.) to wait for us. We were able to go up there and lay down a killer number. It’s thanks to my guys. They gave me the confidence to get in that car today. They make me feel safe in that car because of the amazing job they do on it. Corradi and Hood have been unbelievable getting the No. 1 qualifier we had this weekend and then to top it off. To take home the Wally at the end of the weekend is pretty incredible. It’s definitely a great start to our season. We’ve been looking for a win for a long time now. It feels like forever and this one definitely feels good, and I know it will help my dad feel a lot better.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NHRA–Phoenix–Post Race →

Chevrolet Racing

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES FOLDS OF HONOR QUIKTRIP 500

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
FOLDS OF HONOR QUIKTRIP 500
ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY POST RACE NOTES AND QUOTES
FEBRUARY 25, 2018

TOP TEAM CHEVY FINISHERS:

POS. DRIVER
9TH KYLE LARSON, NO. 42 FIRST DATA CAMARO ZL1
10TH CHASE ELLIOTT, NO. 9 NAPA AUTO PARTS CAMARO ZL1
14TH AUSTIN DILLON, NO. 3 DOW CAMARO ZL1
18TH WILLIAM BYRON, NO. 24 LIBERTY UNIVERSITY CAMARO ZL1
19TH JAMIE MCMURRAY, NO. 1 MCDONALD’S CAMARO ZL1
20TH ALEX BOWMAN, NO. 88 AXALTA CAMARO ZL1

TOP FIVE QUALIFIERS:
POS. DRIVER
1ST Kevin Harvick (Ford)
2nd Brad Keselowski (Ford)
3rd Clint Bowyer (Ford)
4th Denny Hamlin (Toyota)
5TH Martin Truex, Jr. (Toyota) Continue reading MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES FOLDS OF HONOR QUIKTRIP 500 →

Jegs Racing

Jeg Coughlin Jr. upsets world champ, improves an NHRA record, reaches quarterfinals

Jeg Coughlin Jr. upsets world champ, improves an NHRA record, reaches quarterfinals
CHANDLER, Ariz. (Feb. 25) — Jeg Coughlin Jr. made a little history Sunday in front of a sellout crowd at the 34th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals, beating reigning Pro Stock champion Bo Butner on a holeshot in the opening round of eliminations, which increased his record mark of professional holeshot wins to 101. He almost got No. 102 one round later but lost by three-thousandths of a second to teammate Alex Laughlin. Continue reading Jeg Coughlin Jr. upsets world champ, improves an NHRA record, reaches quarterfinals →

Jegs Racing

Jeg Coughlin Jr. upsets world champ, improves an NHRA record, reaches quarterfinals

Jeg Coughlin Jr. upsets world champ, improves an NHRA record, reaches quarterfinals
CHANDLER, Ariz. (Feb. 25) — Jeg Coughlin Jr. made a little history Sunday in front of a sellout crowd at the 34th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals, beating reigning Pro Stock champion Bo Butner on a holeshot in the opening round of eliminations, which increased his record mark of professional holeshot wins to 101. He almost got No. 102 one round later but lost by three-thousandths of a second to teammate Alex Laughlin.

“I knew Bo would be tough,” Coughlin said. “Obviously, he’s our world champ from last season and with KB power they’re real tough. I figured I could help the cause with a good light and was able to get a nice jump on him there that ended up keeping us in front through the finish line. Continue reading Jeg Coughlin Jr. upsets world champ, improves an NHRA record, reaches quarterfinals →

John Force Racing

COURTNEY FORCE SETS TRACK RECORDS AS NO. 1 QUALIFIER AT NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS

COURTNEY FORCE SETS TRACK RECORDS AS NO. 1 QUALIFIER AT
NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS
CHANDLER, Ariz. (Feb 24, 2018) — The uncertainty that faced John Force Racing heading into the 34th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals has all but dissipated as the championship team heads into Sunday eliminations at the second of 24 races on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park outside of Phoenix.

In the final round of qualifying, Courtney Force powered her Advance Auto Parts Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car to the No. 1 qualifying position. Force’s stellar 3.826-second pass at 335.98 mph is her first No. 1 at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park and set both ends of the track record. Continue reading COURTNEY FORCE SETS TRACK RECORDS AS NO. 1 QUALIFIER AT NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS →

Jegs Racing

World champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. aiming for early season success at Arizona Nationals

World champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. aiming
for early season success at Arizona Nationals
CHANDLER, Ariz. (Feb. 24) — Jeg Coughlin Jr. saved his best qualifying pass for last, navigating Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in 6.553 seconds at 210.14 mph early Saturday evening to jump up to the 11th starting slot at the 34th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals.

“That final pass definitely felt much better,” Coughlin said. “It moved out to the left a little bit and I had to work to get it back in the groove but I could tell as soon as I let the clutch out this thing was screaming. It could have been even better but I hit the rev-limiter in the 4-5 gear change, which is a big no-no, because it’s like tapping the brakes, which you obviously don’t want to do. Even so, we put an okay number up there. Continue reading World champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. aiming for early season success at Arizona Nationals →

Chevrolet Racing

RYAN NEWMAN FASTEST IN THE FINAL PRACTICE SESSION AT ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
FOLDS OF HONOR QUIKTRIP 500
ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY
Team Chevy Practice Quote
FEBRUARY 24, 2018

RYAN NEWMAN FASTEST IN THE FINAL PRACTICE SESSION AT ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY

HAMPTON, Ga. (February 24, 2018) – Yesterday, Ryan Newman placed his No. 31 Liberty National Camaro ZL1 on the outside pole for the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500. Today, he clocked the fastest time in the final practice session.

“I feel like we’ve got a good car,” Newman said following the session. “I think for sure a top 10 car, maybe a top five car, but the Liberty National Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 was good off the truck and with this whole one Happy Hour it kind of changes things a little bit in how you approach it. Just look forward to the race whenever we get to it, whenever Mother Nature allows us and feel like we will be plenty competitive, just got to put it all together.”

Newman led a contingent of four Camaro ZL1 drivers in the top 10 in the final session. Seven-time Cup Series champion, Jimmie Johnson, No. 48 Lowe’s for Pros Camaro ZL1 was sixth in the final session followed by Chris Buescher, No. 37 Louisiana Hot Sauce Camaro ZL1 in seventh and Darrell “Bubba” Wallace, No. 43 NASCAR Racing Experience Camaro ZL1 in 10th.

The Fold of Honor QuikTrip 500 start time has been moved up one hour and will now begin at 1:00 p.m., EDT with live coverage on FOX, PRN and Sirius XM NASCAR Radio.

John Force Racing

B. FORCE RETURNS TO RACING; C. FORCE LEADS JOHN FORCE RACING AFTER FRIDAY QUALIFYING AT NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS

B. FORCE RETURNS TO RACING; C. FORCE LEADS JOHN FORCE RACING AFTER FRIDAY QUALIFYING AT NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS
CHANDLER, Ariz. — John Force Racing had it’s full fleet on the race track Friday at the 34th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals, the second of 24 races on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule, at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park outside of Phoenix.

Top Fuel world champion Brittany Force returned to work in her Monster Energy Top Fuel dragster just 13 days after a crash at the season-opening Winternationals.

“It was ugly,” said Force of her Feb. 11 crash. “I was hurting for a few days but I feel good right now. I got in (the race car) yesterday. I think that was the best decision. I jumped in, got belted in and I felt good. I recovered pretty quickly. I’m glad to be back. You know, this is home; these racetracks are home.” Continue reading B. FORCE RETURNS TO RACING; C. FORCE LEADS JOHN FORCE RACING AFTER FRIDAY QUALIFYING AT NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS →

Wood Brothers

Menard To Start 15th At Atlanta

Menard To Start 15th At Atlanta
February 23, 2018

Paul Menard and the No. 21 Moen Ford Fusion qualified in the 15th position for Sunday’s Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

At the first downforce track on the 2018 Monster Energy Cup schedule, Menard opened the day by posting the 15th fastest speed in practice with a lap at 183.765 miles per hour.

Then in first of three rounds of knockout qualifying, he was 16th fastest with a lap at 183.321 mph to advance to Round Two. Continue reading Menard To Start 15th At Atlanta →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Atlanta Qualifying Notes

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
FOLDS OF HONOR QUIKTRIP 500
ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY QUALIFYING NOTES AND QUOTES
FEBRUARY 23, 2018

RYAN NEWMAN PLACES CAMARO ZL1 ON THE OUTSIDE POLE AT ATLANTA

HAMPTON, Ga. (February 23, 2018) – Ryan Newman put his No. 31 Liberty National Camaro ZL1 on the front row with a second-place qualifying run for the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Round 2 of the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season. Newman ran a quick time of 30.062 seconds (184.419 mph) to earn the outside front row starting spot. Newman narrowly missed earning a record setting eighth pole at Atlanta. He is currently tied for the most all-time poles at Atlanta with NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Allison, with seven each to their credit. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Atlanta Qualifying Notes →