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Wood Brothers

Blaney Sporting Omnicraft Colors At Michigan

Blaney Sporting Omnicraft Colors At Michigan

June 16, 2017

With their 99th victory secured by a dramatic finish of last Sunday’s Pocono 400, the Wood Brothers will kick off their quest for No. 100 in the FireKeepers Casino 400 at one of their favorite tracks, Michigan International Speedway.

It’s a place that has seen the Woods win 11 times in the past, including the inaugural Motor State 500 back on June 15, 1969. And it’s the home track for their long-time supporter Ford Motor Company.

This weekend, the familiar Motorcraft/Quick Lane colors will give way to the orange logos of Omnicraft, Ford Motor Company’s new brand of quality replacement parts for non-Ford and non-Lincoln vehicles. The Omnicraft brand, which made its debut in January, is Ford’s first new parts brand in 50 years and will give its dealers and the Quick Lane Tire and Auto Centers access to quality parts for any vehicle brought in for service. Continue reading Blaney Sporting Omnicraft Colors At Michigan →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Michigan–Jimmie Johnson

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
FIREKEEPERS CASINO 400
MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
JUNE 16, 2017

JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Michigan International Speedway and discussed his contract extension, the current youth movement, his next racing goals and many other topics. Full Transcript:

WOULD YOU PLEASE WALK US THROUGH YOUR DECISION TO GIVE THIS ANOTHER GO AROUND?
“Oh yeah, I’ve said it many times, I’m very content with where I’m at in the race car and just truly enjoy competing and love being on the track. So, to have a three-year extension makes me smile and makes me excited about the future and just can’t wait to get in the car today and get out there and get to work.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Michigan–Jimmie Johnson →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Michigan–Kyle Larson

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
FIREKEEPERS CASINO 400
MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
JUNE 16, 2017

KYLE LARSON, NO. 42 CARS 3 TARGET CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Michigan International Speedway and discussed the first anniversary of his first career Cup Series win, preparing for Sonoma, honoring his friend Bryan Clauson this week, and many other topics. Full Transcript: Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Michigan–Kyle Larson →

Chevrolet Racing

CORVETTE RACING AT LE MANS: Satisfied with Qualifying, Focus Turns to Race

CORVETTE RACING AT LE MANS: Satisfied with Qualifying, Focus Turns to Race
Garcia puts No. 63 Corvette on third row, Milner on fifth row in No. 64 C7.R in final qualifying

LE MANS, France (June 15, 2017) – Corvette Racing declared itself ready for its 18th attempt at the 24 Hours following Thursday’s final two qualifying sessions with both Chevrolet Corvette C7.Rs within 1.2 seconds of the fastest time in the GTE Pro category.

Antonio Garcia put the No. 63 Mobil 1/SiriusXM Chevrolet Corvette C7.R on the second row in the class, and Tommy Milner’s best lap in the No. 64 Mobil 1/SiriusXM Corvette assured that both cars will be in the thick of the fight in this weekend’s twice-around-the-clock endurance classic. Continue reading CORVETTE RACING AT LE MANS: Satisfied with Qualifying, Focus Turns to Race →

F4

LEGUIZAMON RECEIVES JRI SHOCKS HARD CHARGER AWARD AT IMS

LEGUIZAMON RECEIVES JRI SHOCKS HARD CHARGER AWARD AT IMS

INDIANAPOLIS (June 15, 2017) – In a tough battle that lasted through the last laps of the final Formula 4 United States Championship Powered by Honda round at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Baltazar Leguizamon of Buenos Aires, Argentina, emerged victorious as the JRi Shocks Hard Charger.

Leguizamon finished the three-race weekend with a combined 27 forward positions changes, earning him the $500 cash award from JRi Shocks. Continue reading LEGUIZAMON RECEIVES JRI SHOCKS HARD CHARGER AWARD AT IMS →

Kasey Kahne Racing

Kasey Kahne Racing – Results Recap 6.15.17

Kasey Kahne Racing – Results Recap

Sweet Wins Friday in Knoxville, Pittman nearly wins at Eagle
Brad Sweet won his fourth race of the year Friday night in Knoxville, Iowa.
Brad moves into second in season point standings.
Daryn Pittman nearly won Tuesday at Eagle Raceway, finishing a close second to NASCAR driver Kyle Larson.
NAPA AUTO PARTS hosted guests with hospitality and a meet and greet from Brad Tuesday at Eagle Raceway. Customers of NAPA including Midas, Tires Plus and Firestone were all on hand for a fun night at the trace track.

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NHRA–Bristol Preview

CHEVROLET AT BRISTOL

What:
NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
When:
Friday, June 16-Sunday, June 18
Where:
Bristol Dragway at Bristol, Tennessee
TV:
FS1: Eliminations and finals – 6:30 p.m. ET Sunday
FS1: Qualifications – 11 p.m. ET Saturday

Chevrolet Drivers Take Aim at Winner’s Circle as Father’s Day Present
Team Chevy Carries Momentum in the 17th NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Continue reading Chevy Racing–NHRA–Bristol Preview →

Chevrolet Racing

CORVETTE RACING AT LE MANS: Garcia Paces Corvette Effort in First Day of Qualifying No. 63 Corvette C7.R ninth, Milner 10th in No. 64 Corvette in GTE Pro order

CORVETTE RACING AT LE MANS: Garcia Paces Corvette Effort in First Day of Qualifying
No. 63 Corvette C7.R ninth, Milner 10th in No. 64 Corvette in GTE Pro order

LE MANS, France (June 14, 2017) – Corvette Racing returned to the track at the Circuit de la Sarthe on Wednesday as it laid the groundwork for what it hopes is a ninth class victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Chevrolet Corvette C7.Rs both were inside the top-10 of the GTE Pro class following the first round of qualifying. Continue reading CORVETTE RACING AT LE MANS: Garcia Paces Corvette Effort in First Day of Qualifying No. 63 Corvette C7.R ninth, Milner 10th in No. 64 Corvette in GTE Pro order →

John Force Racing

Robert Hight seeking first victory of season at Bristol with Auto Club Chevrolet Funny Car

Robert Hight seeking first victory of season at Bristol
with Auto Club Chevrolet Funny Car

BRISTOL, Tenn. (June 14) – Robert Hight has competed in the semifinals of four of the last six NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series events, won eight first-round matchups and set the fastest speed in six of 10 race weekends this season.

In fact, he set the fastest speed in last weekend’s NHRA Summernationals in Englishtown, N.J., en route to the semifinals. Continue reading Robert Hight seeking first victory of season at Bristol with Auto Club Chevrolet Funny Car →

Erica Enders

Erica Enders eager to go racing at her all-time favorite track — Bristol Dragway

Erica Enders eager to go racing at her
all-time favorite track — Bristol Dragway
BRISTOL, Tenn. (June 14) – Like with most things in life, people have favorites. Some may have a favorite pizza joint, while others may have a favorite golf course they like to play. Most times these favorite places are special to a person for a reason unique to them.

Bristol Dragway is one of those favorite places for two-time world champion NHRA Pro Stock driver Erica Enders. This weekend as the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series competes in the 17th annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, Enders will be at her favorite race track with high hopes of even more success at the picturesque quarter-mile. Continue reading Erica Enders eager to go racing at her all-time favorite track — Bristol Dragway →

Allen Johnson Racing

Allen Johnson’s Marathon Petroleum Dodge Dart Strengthening Performance Heading into Home Race

Allen Johnson’s Marathon Petroleum Dodge Dart Strengthening Performance Heading into Home Race

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (June 14, 2017) – There are only eight racetracks on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing circuit that Marathon Petroleum/J&J Racing driver Allen Johnson has yet to win at and his home track of Bristol Dragway is one of them. With new found momentum, Johnson is ready to capitalize on their performance gains this weekend at the 17th annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.

Johnson has been to the final round 59 times in his 20-year Pro Stock career and surprisingly, only one of those has been at Bristol Dragway back in 2012. He’s been the No. 1 qualifier at this event in 2010, 2011, and 2012 and it is more than possible for Johnson to outperform the competition this weekend and bring home the elusive Thunder Valley Nationals win once and for all. Continue reading Allen Johnson’s Marathon Petroleum Dodge Dart Strengthening Performance Heading into Home Race →

John Force Racing

Advance Auto Parts driver Courtney Force always has fun racing dad on Father’s Day

Advance Auto Parts driver Courtney Force
always has fun racing dad on Father’s Day

BRISTOL, Tenn. (June 14) – For Father’s Day, Advance Auto Parts driver Courtney Force jokes that one of the presents she hopes to give him is the day off.

The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series races in the Thunder Valley Nationals this weekend at Bristol Dragway, with final eliminations slated for Father’s Day. And Courtney Force hopes her dad, 16-time Funny Car champion John Force, has an enjoyable day watching. Continue reading Advance Auto Parts driver Courtney Force always has fun racing dad on Father’s Day →

John Force Racing

‘Life’s good:’ PEAK driver John Force looks forward to racing with daughters on Father’s Day

‘Life’s good:’ PEAK driver John Force looks forward
to racing with daughters on Father’s Day

BRISTOL, Tenn. (June 14) – For many years of John Force’s long career, he wasn’t able to enjoy Father’s Day with his kids.

Now, thanks to the career paths chosen by two of his daughters, the 16-time Funny Car champion gets to spend plenty of time with them on that special day. This year is no different, as he’ll spend Sunday racing with them in the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway. Continue reading ‘Life’s good:’ PEAK driver John Force looks forward to racing with daughters on Father’s Day →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Michigan Advance

TEAM CHEVY ADVANCE
FIREKEEPERS CASINO 400
MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
BROOKLYN, MICHIGAN
JUNE 18, 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 four wins at MIS and has earned the prestigious award more times than any other manufacturer.
Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Michigan Advance →

John Force Racing

Racing with dad on Father’s Day ‘always special’ for Monster Energy driver Brittany Force

Racing with dad on Father’s Day ‘always special’
for Monster Energy driver Brittany Force

BRISTOL, Tenn. (June 14) – On a day when children across the country enjoy a nice dinner or cookout with their fathers, Monster Energy Top Fuel dragster driver Brittany Force will celebrate Father’s Day with her dad at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway. Continue reading Racing with dad on Father’s Day ‘always special’ for Monster Energy driver Brittany Force →

Cruz Pedregon

Cruz Pedregon–Thunder Valley Nationals – Bristol Pre-Race Report

NHRA® Team Report

Thunder Valley Nationals – Bristol

Pre-Race Report

A quarter-final finish is what Cruz and team needed heading into Thunder Valley this weekend. The momentum is moving in the right direction according to Cruz, “We stopped in Indy to take a closer look at the clutch issue that kept us from going past the second round in Englishtown. So, look for us to have a better handle on that in Bristol. We’re seeing the other changes we’ve made throughout the season beginning to pay off, and we’re just seven points away from a place in the Countdown. We’ve really come a long way since the start of the season.”
Continue reading Cruz Pedregon–Thunder Valley Nationals – Bristol Pre-Race Report →

Jegs Racing

Jeg Coughlin Jr. looks to carve his name into the sides of Bristol’s legendary Thunder Valley

Jeg Coughlin Jr. looks to carve his name into
the sides of Bristol’s legendary Thunder Valley
BRISTOL, Tenn. (June 13) – There’s a popular drag strip in the western U.S. planted at the base of the Rocky Mountains. The scene is certainly beautiful although not necessarily fast. There’s another quarter-mile of racing pavement on the opposite side of the continent that is whittled into the ancient, rocky core of the Appalachian Mountains of East Tennessee; it’s beautiful, it’s really fast, and it’s extremely loud.

Jeg Coughlin Jr., driver of the JEGS.com/Elite Performance Chevrolet Camaro Pro Stocker, has a renewed mechanical vigor as he and his team journey into the fastest valley on Earth this weekend for the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series at Bristol Dragway for the 17th annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. Continue reading Jeg Coughlin Jr. looks to carve his name into the sides of Bristol’s legendary Thunder Valley →

Jegs Racing

JEGS.com Pro Mod star Troy Coughlin eager to conjure up more thunder in Bristol

JEGS.com Pro Mod star Troy Coughlin
eager to conjure up more thunder in Bristol
BRISTOL, Tenn. (June 13) – Coming off a very successful runner-up effort at the NHRA Summernationals in Englishtown, N.J., last weekend, Troy Coughlin and his bright yellow, twin turbocharged JEGS.com Pro Mod Chevy Corvette C7 will be back action this weekend in the J&A Service Pro Mod Drag Racing Series at scenic and exceptionally loud Bristol Dragway for the 17th annual Thunder Valley Nationals.

Momentum in sports often seems like an intangible enigma, but to drag racers like Coughlin, momentum is very real and very welcomed in the pit area of the driver who vaulted to third place in championship points with his money-round showing in the Garden State. Continue reading JEGS.com Pro Mod star Troy Coughlin eager to conjure up more thunder in Bristol →

Roush Yates

TO FINISH FIRST, YOU MUST FIRST FINISH! ROUND 2 | 24 HOURS OF LE MANS

TO FINISH FIRST, YOU MUST FIRST FINISH!
ROUND 2 | 24 HOURS OF LE MANS

MOORESVILLE, NC, June 13, 2017 – The legendary Ford GT will return to the Circuit des 24 Heures in Le Mans, France this week to defend its 2016 GTE Pro Class victory, which was won by the No. 68 Ford Chip Ganassi Racing team of Joey Hand, Dirk Müller and Sébastien Bourdais who due to an injury, will be replaced this year by INDYCAR champion Tony Kanaan.

“There is a great amount of satisfaction that comes with an achievement like winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans. A special bond is present among the vast team that helped make it happen. You can look at each other and say on this day we were the best in the world. It’s especially nice when you know you are competing against a field of the world’s best,” noted Derrick Peacock, Technical Development Lead for Roush Yates Engines. Continue reading TO FINISH FIRST, YOU MUST FIRST FINISH! ROUND 2 | 24 HOURS OF LE MANS →

Jegs Racing

Jegs Racing–Thunder Valley Preview

Team JEGS Prerace Notes:
NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
Team JEGS
Prerace: NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
Bristol Dragway
June 16-18

The JEGS Mail Order team will field four entries during this weekend’s NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol, Tenn. Six-time world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. will lead the effort behind the wheel of the JEGS.com/Elite Performance Chevrolet Camaro in Pro Stock and his JEGS.com Corvette roadster in Super Gas. Third-generation racer Troy Coughlin Jr. will be driving the SealMaster Top Fuel dragster fielded by Kalitta Motorsports and his father, Troy Coughlin, will compete in the J&A Service NHRA Pro Mod Series with his turbocharged JEGS.com Corvette. Continue reading Jegs Racing–Thunder Valley Preview →