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Chevrolet Racing

Team Chevy Talladega Advance

TEAM CHEVY ADVANCE
GEICO 500
TALLADEGA, ALABAMA
MAY 7, 2017

BOWTIE BULLETS
CHEVROLET TOP 40:
Did you know? Talladega Superspeedway is one of six tracks on the current Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (MENCS) schedule where Chevrolet has 40 or more victories. Chevrolet eclipsed the 40-win mark at the 2.66-mile superspeedway when Dale Earnhardt, Jr. took his Chevrolet SS to victory at in May of 2015. Chevrolet leads all other manufacturers with exactly 40 wins at Talladega. Continue reading Team Chevy Talladega Advance →

Jegs Racing

Surging Pro Mod pilot Troy Coughlin on attack mode heading into Atlanta

Surging Pro Mod pilot Troy Coughlin
on attack mode heading into Atlanta
COMMERCE, Ga. (May 3) — Fresh off a super successful weekend in Charlotte where he qualified at the top of the Pro Mod field and raced to a runner-up result on race day, two-time world champion Troy Coughlin is chomping at the bit to get his twin-turbo JEGS.com Chevrolet Corvette C7 back on track. He won’t have to wait long as the 37th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals begin Friday at Atlanta Dragway.
Continue reading Surging Pro Mod pilot Troy Coughlin on attack mode heading into Atlanta →

Richard Childress Racing

Richard Childress Racing’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series history at Talladega Superspeedway

Richard Childress Racing’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series history at Talladega Superspeedway … Richard Childress began his driving career at Talladega Superspeedway in 1969 and is in a tie for the most all-time car owner victories at the storied Alabama-based race track with 12 wins. Dale Earnhardt visited Victory Lane nine times, while Kevin Harvick and Clint Bowyer swept the 2010 events at the 2.66-mile superspeedway. Bowyer added to the Welcome, N.C.-based organization’s total by claiming RCR’s 100th Sprint Cup Series win when NASCAR’s senior series visited the facility in October 2011. In 166 starts, RCR also has four pole awards, 41 top-five, 67 top-10 finishes and has led 1,837 laps of competition. Continue reading Richard Childress Racing’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series history at Talladega Superspeedway →

Chevrolet Racing

Team JEGS Prerace Notes: Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals

Team JEGS Prerace Notes:
Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals
Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals
Atlanta Dragway
Commerce, Ga.
(May 3-6, 2017)

The JEGS Mail Order team will be well represented during this weekend’s 37th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway. Six-time world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. will lead the effort behind the wheel of the JEGS.com Elite Motorsports Camaro in Pro Stock while his wife, Samantha, will take her turn in the JEGS.com Corvette Super Gas car. Troy Coughlin Jr. will drive the SealMaster Top Fuel dragster fielded by Kalitta Motorsports. Coughlin’s father, Troy, will also be in action in the J&A Services Pro Mod series with his JEGS.com Corvette. Continue reading Team JEGS Prerace Notes: Lucas Oil NHRA Southern Nationals →

Gary Scelzi Motorsports

Scelzi Rallies From 16th to Fifth at Silver Dollar to Earn First Top Five of Season

Scelzi Rallies From 16th to Fifth at Silver Dollar to Earn First Top Five of Season

Inside Line Promotions – PETALUMA, Calif. (May 2, 2017) – Dominic Scelzi posted his first top-five finish of the season last Friday at Silver Dollar Speedway, where he kicked off the weekend with a stout performance.

Scelzi and his Roth Motorsports backed, family owned team faced trouble during the opening portion of the night at the quarter-mile oval in Chico, Calif.

“We blew a driveline in hot laps,” he said. “We had to change the rear end and change everything. We missed qualifying, but got everything back together in time for the heat race. We couldn’t get the motor to run because we had a new fuel tank and ran into a problem with the filter so we didn’t even take the green flag in the heat race.” Continue reading Scelzi Rallies From 16th to Fifth at Silver Dollar to Earn First Top Five of Season →

John Force Racing

Brittany Force ready to battle in Atlanta with updated Monster Energy dragster

Brittany Force ready to battle in Atlanta with
updated Monster Energy dragster

COMMERCE, Ga. (May 2) – Monster Energy Top Fuel dragster driver Brittany Force is eager to get to Atlanta Dragway for the NHRA Southern Nationals this weekend, ready to drive her re-tooled John Force Racing car.

Her Monster Energy team didn’t casually make its way to the north Georgia area from Charlotte – site of last weekend’s Four-Wide Nationals – this week. Instead, many on her team returned to the team’s shop in Brownsburg, Ind., to work on updates to the chassis of Force’s Monster Energy dragster.

“Atlanta is going to be tough for our guys,” Force said. “They headed back to Indianapolis on Monday morning to ‘front-half’ the car and then get it over to Atlanta for the weekend. It’s a lot of work but I know the guys can do it.” Continue reading Brittany Force ready to battle in Atlanta with updated Monster Energy dragster →

Chevrolet Racing

CORVETTE RACING AT COTA: Early-Season Title Fight in Texas Team looking to build on momentum after Sebring, Long Beach victories

CORVETTE RACING AT COTA: Early-Season Title Fight in Texas
Team looking to build on momentum after Sebring, Long Beach victories

Garcia, Magnussen 2013 winners at COTA in GT
Gavin, Milner coming off class victory at Long Beach
Chevrolet, Corvette Racing in contention for GTLM points leads

DETROIT (May 2, 2017) – Corvette Racing has started its 2017 season with two victories in its first three races. This weekend, it will go for a hat trick at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas. The circuit, which opened in 2012, has played host to Corvette Racing and other top teams in sports car racing every year since 2013. Continue reading CORVETTE RACING AT COTA: Early-Season Title Fight in Texas Team looking to build on momentum after Sebring, Long Beach victories →

John Force Racing

Can birthday boy John Force break through with his eighth Funny Car victory at Atlanta Dragway?

Can birthday boy John Force break through with his
eighth Funny Car victory at Atlanta Dragway?

COMMERCE, Ga. (May 2) – John Force knows his teams are fast and on the verge of breaking through for multiple victories at virtually any moment.

“The guys are on top of it,” Force said after his semifinals appearance in Sunday’s Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway in Concord, N.C. “The aerodynamics is are great and this car is really good. The motor is showing power but we have to get some more improvements for our motor program. We are right there.” Continue reading Can birthday boy John Force break through with his eighth Funny Car victory at Atlanta Dragway? →

John Force Racing

Auto Club Chevrolet driver Robert Hight heads to Atlanta in search of first victory of 2017

Auto Club Chevrolet driver Robert Hight heads
to Atlanta in search of first victory of 2017

COMMERCE, Ga. (May 2) – Robert Hight has shown quickness, speed and the ability to advance rounds during the last four races, but still seeks his first Funny Car victory of the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season.

He’ll look to this weekend’s NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway, site of the seventh stop on the season, and an event in which he’s proven successful in the past. Continue reading Auto Club Chevrolet driver Robert Hight heads to Atlanta in search of first victory of 2017 →

Follow A Dream Racing

Permatex /Follow A Dream TA/FC team’s Charlotte hopes end early

Permatex /Follow A Dream TA/FC team’s Charlotte hopes end early

MARSTONS MILLS, Massachusetts (May 2, 2017) – The Permatex/Follow A Dream Top Alcohol Funny Car team went into this past weekend’s NHRA 4-Wide Nationals with high hopes and expectations.It left with disappointment and frustration.

After driver Phil Burkart qualified No. 8 in the national event, he had a strong run in the first round of eliminations (5.610 seconds at 265.33 mph), losing to Kris Hool (5.569 seconds at 261.72 mph). And just like that, the Jay Blake-owned Follow A Dream team’s hope of a potential win in the national event was over.

“When you lose in the first round, it stinks,” Blake said. “We just couldn’t find the right setup for the whole weekend. The conditions were hot and humid, compared to Gainesville (March 16-19), where the air was great and you could make power very easily.”We just couldn’t find the right combination to be where we wanted to be.” Continue reading Permatex /Follow A Dream TA/FC team’s Charlotte hopes end early →

John Force Racing

Auto Club Chevrolet driver Robert Hight heads to Atlanta in search of first victory of 2017

Auto Club Chevrolet driver Robert Hight heads
to Atlanta in search of first victory of 2017

Photo credit: Ron Lewis Photography
COMMERCE, Ga. (May 2) – Robert Hight has shown quickness, speed and the ability to advance rounds during the last four races, but still seeks his first Funny Car victory of the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season.

He’ll look to this weekend’s NHRA Southern Nationals at Atlanta Dragway, site of the seventh stop on the season, and an event in which he’s proven successful in the past. Continue reading Auto Club Chevrolet driver Robert Hight heads to Atlanta in search of first victory of 2017 →

Allen Johnson Racing

Team Marathon Petroleum Race Preview: NHRA Southern Nationals

Team Marathon Petroleum Race Preview: NHRA Southern Nationals

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (May 2, 2017) – Allen Johnson took home the win at Atlanta Dragway fifteen years ago in 2002 and he can’t think of a better time to bring his Marathon Petroleum/J&J Racing Dodge Dart all the way to the winner circle once again.

The 37th annual NHRA Southern Nationals is the seventh of 24 races in the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing series and as of the last two races, Johnson has found some major performance gains in their engine department. Continue reading Team Marathon Petroleum Race Preview: NHRA Southern Nationals →

F4

INAUGURAL F4 U.S. TEAM CHAMPION JDX RACING CONTENDS ITS TITLE AS POINTS LEADER

INAUGURAL F4 U.S. TEAM CHAMPION JDX RACING CONTENDS ITS TITLE AS POINTS LEADER

Ten F4 U.S. teams score championship points at Homestead-Miami Speedway

INDIANAPOLIS (May 2, 2017)- JDX Racing continued its winning ways during the Formula 4 United States Championship Powered by Honda season opener at Homestead-Miami Speedway April 8-9. Two wins and a second-place finish from Timo Reger of Houston, and two top-10 finishes from Ben Waddell of Denver, jolted the 2016 points champion team to a comfortable 42-point lead over first-year team Indy Motorsport Group. Continue reading INAUGURAL F4 U.S. TEAM CHAMPION JDX RACING CONTENDS ITS TITLE AS POINTS LEADER →

Gary Scelzi Motorsports

Giovanni Scelzi Driving for Roth Motorsports This Weekend at Keller Auto Speedway and Silver Dollar Speedway

Giovanni Scelzi Driving for Roth Motorsports This Weekend at Keller Auto Speedway and Silver Dollar Speedway

Inside Line Promotions – FRESNO, Calif. (May 2, 2017) – Giovanni Scelzi is climbing into a Roth Motorsports entry this weekend for a pair of races in California.

The team is heading to Keller Auto Speedway in Hanford on Friday for a King of Kings show before tackling the Dave Bradway Jr. Memorial on Saturday at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, Calif., with the King of the West-NARC Fujitsu Sprint Car Series. Continue reading Giovanni Scelzi Driving for Roth Motorsports This Weekend at Keller Auto Speedway and Silver Dollar Speedway →

F4

INAUGURAL F4 U.S. CHAMPION CAMERON DAS SCORES FIRST WIN ABROAD IN FORMULA 3

INAUGURAL F4 U.S. CHAMPION CAMERON DAS SCORES FIRST WIN ABROAD IN FORMULA 3

Das captures second-place in points battle after successful weekend

INDIANAPOLIS (May 1, 2017)- Inaugural Formula 4 United States Championship Powered by Honda champion Cameron Das of Baltimore celebrated his first victory abroad in the second BRDC British Formula 3 Championship event at Rockingham Motor Speedway in Corby, England, April 28-30.

“It feels really good to get my first win of the season,” said Das. “I knew that we had a strong car but I didn’t expect to get a win quite this soon in the season. I’ve managed to get in to the groove quickly and equally our preparation has been really good so I’m extremely pleased to be on the pace from the beginning of the year.” Continue reading INAUGURAL F4 U.S. CHAMPION CAMERON DAS SCORES FIRST WIN ABROAD IN FORMULA 3 →

Roush Yates

1-2 Ford Finish–Logano Takes Richmond

1-2 FORD FINISH / LOGANO TAKES RICHMOND!

RICHMOND, Vir., May 1, 2017 – In Joey Logano’s 300th start, he captured his first 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series win at Richmond International Raceway. As the exclusive Ford Performance engine builder for NASCAR, Roush Yates Engines in partnership with Ford Performance powered the No. 22 to victory lane in the Toyota Owner’s 400.

“Congratulations to Joey, Roger and Team Penske on the win and the 1–2 finish,” said Doug Yates, President and CEO of Roush Yates Engines. “Thanks to all the employees at our shops for their attention to detail and effort that was needed to win this weekend. To finish with four cars in the Top-5 and have six Fords in the Top-10 is a testament to all the hard work, dedication, and leadership of Ford Performance teams. It all goes back to One Ford.” Continue reading 1-2 Ford Finish–Logano Takes Richmond →

NHRA

NHRA–Charlotte 4-Wides

Top Fuel – Steve Torrence, 3.783 seconds, 323.89 mph def. Tony Schumacher, 3.874 seconds, 309.13 mph and Leah Pritchett, 3.796 seconds, 318.84 mph and Terry McMillen, 4.650 seconds, 171.23 mph.

Funny Car – Ron Capps, Dodge Charger, 3.933, 322.65 def. Jack Beckman, Charger, 3.959, 320.05 and J.R. Todd, Toyota Camry, 4.103, 307.72 and Matt Hagan, Charger, 8.820, 93.67.

Pro Stock – Chris McGaha, Chevy Camaro, 6.591, 210.44 def. Greg Anderson, Camaro, 6.614, 209.56 and Shane Gray, Camaro, 6.648, 209.33 and Drew Skillman, Camaro, foul.

Pro Stock Motorcycle – LE Tonglet, Suzuki, 6.864, 195.00 def. Eddie Krawiec, Harley-Davidson, 6.821, 195.31 and Andrew Hines, Harley-Davidson, 6.902, 194.16 and Scotty Pollacheck, Suzuki, broke.

Pro Modified – Mike Castellana, Chevy Camaro, 5.807, 249.35 def. Troy Coughlin, Chevy Corvette, 5.849, 238.55, Jonathan Gray, Camaro, 5.826, 250.27 and Michael Biehle, Ford Mustang, foul.

Top Alcohol Dragster – Shawn Cowie, 5.328, 272.94 def. Justin Ashley, 5.362, 273.39.

Top Alcohol Funny Car – Johan Lindberg, Chevy Monte Carlo, 5.551, 260.66 def. Steve Gasparrelli, Chevy Camaro, 5.602, 261.93.

Competition Eliminator – Bruno Massel, Chevy Cobalt, 7.024, 179.35 def. Patrick Ross, Pontiac Grand Am, 7.749, 174.68.

Super Stock – Peter Biondo, Pontiac Firebird, 9.680, 127.86 def. Joe Lisa, Chevy Camaro, 10.356, 128.48.

Stock Eliminator – Kyle Kohr, Chevy Camaro, 10.737, 117.25 def. Jeff Hairrington, Ford Mustang, 10.165, 130.78.

Factory Stock Showdown – Peter Gasko Jr, Chevy Camaro, 8.262, 164.23 def. David Barton, Camaro, 8.227, 164.91.

Super Comp – John Labbous Jr, Dragster, 8.909, 167.43 def. Franklin DiBartolomeo, Dragster, 8.916, 164.61.

Super Gas – John Labbous Jr, Chevy Corvette, 9.895, 156.50 def. Matt Tankersley, Pontiac GTO, 9.883, 154.63.

Top Dragster presented by RacingRVs.com – Ivey Brannon, Dragster, 7.148, 183.37 def. Alan Kenny, Dragster, 6.243, 218.41.

Mopar Racing

Capps Drives Mopar Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car to Second Straight Win of Season at NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

Capps Drives Mopar Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car to Second Straight Win of Season at NHRA Four-Wide Nationals

Mopar driver Ron Capps wins 51st career Funny Car event in HEMI®-powered Dodge Charger R/T at Charlotte
Mopar drivers Capps, Jack Beckman and Matt Hagan drive Dodge Charger R/T Funny Cars to final round
Leah Pritchett and Tony Schumacher represent Mopar in Top Fuel final
Mopar-powered cars maintain points lead in both Funny Car and Top Fuel standings
Jack Zimmerman and Ed Longhany Sr. win Dodge Top Finisher award in Stock and Super Stock
April 30, 2017 (Concord, N.C.) – It doesn’t matter whether the drag strip has two lanes or four, cars featuring Mopar HEMI® power in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series will find the winner’s circle this season. Ron Capps took home the Wally trophy in the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at Charlotte’s zMAX Dragway to claim his 51st Funny Car win and back-to back victories after winning last week’s NHRA SpringNationals in Houston. Mopar Dodge Funny Car drivers have now claimed five wins in six events this year. Continue reading Capps Drives Mopar Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car to Second Straight Win of Season at NHRA Four-Wide Nationals →

Allen Johnson Racing

Allen Johnson Makes Best Run of Season at NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, Heading to Atlanta with Progress Made

Allen Johnson Makes Best Run of Season at NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, Heading to Atlanta with Progress Made

CONCORD, N.C. (April 30, 2017) – Marathon Petroleum Co./J&J Racing Dodge Dart driver Allen Johnson fell in the first round of eliminations at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals but the team is looking to next weekend’s race in Atlanta with fresh eyes and a positive outlook on their current race setup.

Johnson qualified No. 12 and had a first round quad against Chris McGaha, Jason Line, and Alan Prusiensky. Johnson improved his qualifying time by over four-thousandths in the first round when he clocked in with a 6.612-second pass at 209.26 mph. The Marathon Petroleum/J&J Racing team made great improvements in that round but Johnson not able to advance to the second round over McGaha’s 6.601, 210.24 and Line’s 6.594, 210.67.

“That’s the closest we’ve run to the field all season,” Johnson said. “If we can qualify like that, we can get a better spot on the ladder and that’ll give us a better draw on raceday. We’ve had a lot of progress this weekend and I’m tickled to death. This weekend was definitely a step in the right direction.”