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Gary Scelzi Motorsports

Giovanni Scelzi Pleased With Experience Gained During First Trophy Cup

Giovanni Scelzi Pleased With Experience Gained During First Trophy Cup

Inside Line Promotions – TULARE, Calif. (Oct. 25, 2016) – Giovanni Scelzi soaked in as much of his first appearance at the Trophy Cup as possible.

While the end result wasn’t what Scelzi desired, he said he gained a ton of knowledge and confidence during the 23rd edition of the marquee event hosted by Thunderbowl Raceway.

“It’s definitely something we can build on,” he said. “Getting on the fence, you run in as hard as you can. It’s being able to enter at the right angle, leaving your foot on the floor and trusting it. It’s one of the most difficult things I’ve done.”

Scelzi opened the event, which was only his second time at the tricky track, last Thursday by qualifying 22nd quickest in his group. He then placed fourth in a heat race before charging from 14th to a seventh-place result in a B Main, which was only three positions shy of transferring into the main event. Here is a link to watch the B Main: https://youtu.be/OxUhlE1UgKs.

“Qualifying put our night behind the eight ball, but I got to run 20 laps around Thunderbowl Raceway in the B Main so that was a plus,” he said. “I would have liked to make the feature to get more laps, but I felt like I improved throughout the night.”

That was evident from the start of Friday’s program, which Scelzi kicked off by qualifying 11th quickest in his group. He again finished fourth in a heat race before scoring a third-place result in a B Main to transfer into the back of the main event.

“I felt like from the first night to the second night I was so much more aggressive and being able to race around other cars,” he said. “It’s difficult for me to slide guys and make the right moves and not lose momentum, which are things that I’ll learn with more time in the seat.”

Scelzi then advanced from 21st to 17th place in the main event. Here is a link to watch the main event: https://youtu.be/TJb5kbwp8Us.

“The feature was pretty much one lane around the infield so there wasn’t much passing,” he said. “We were pleased with moving forward and getting more laps around that place. I think we’ll continue to show improvement with each race in Tulare.”

Unfortunately, the event wrapped up early for Scelzi, who was sidelined from Saturday’s finale because of a mechanical problem that developed during hot laps.

John Force Racing

John Force Racing Heads to Las Vegas

ROBERT HIGHT SET ON REPEAT LAS VEGAS WIN

LAS VEGAS (October 25, 2016) — Last year Robert Hight rolled into the Toyota NHRA Nationals looking to pick up his second win of the season. This season the two-time winner of the penultimate race in of the NHRA season is looking for a repeat performance. In 2015 Hight qualified No. 3 and took out Gary Densham, eventual Funny Car world champion Del Worsham, Chad Head and Tommy Johnson Jr on the way to the win.

“Getting the win last year was a big boost going into the off-season for this Auto Club Chevrolet Camaro team. We were playing catch up on performance for most of the summer. Things started to come together in the Countdown and the Las Vegas race was a strong performance for us,” said Hight. Continue reading John Force Racing Heads to Las Vegas →

Roush Yates

LOGANO WINS TALLADEGA & ADVANCES TO THE ROUND OF 8!

LOGANO WINS TALLADEGA & ADVANCES TO THE ROUND OF 8!

TALLADEGA, Ala., October 25, 2016 – Joey Logano takes back-to-back October wins at Talladega Superspeedway and advances to the third round of the Chase. Roush Yates Engines in partnership with Ford Performance provided the Ford FR9 V8 winning engine that powered the No. 22 to victory lane in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Hellmann’s 500.

Logano, driver of the Team Penske No. 22 made an impressive statement by winning his second fall Chase race at the legendary Talladega Superspeedway.

“I think it was really Ford won today,” said Roger Penske, Owner of Team Penske. “The way the cars ran there was no question that Roush Yates gave us some strong motors. I think we had great cars.” Continue reading LOGANO WINS TALLADEGA & ADVANCES TO THE ROUND OF 8! →

Mopar Racing

Marathon Petroleum Team Turns Corner in Countdown, Heads to Las Vegas

Marathon Petroleum Team Turns Corner in Countdown, Heads to Las Vegas

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (October 24, 2016) – Coming off an announcement last week that Marathon Petroleum is renewing their sponsorship with J&J Racing in 2017, Pro Stock driver Allen Johnson heads to Las Vegas with the “bad luck monkey” off their back to compete at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

“We’re tickled to death that they [Marathon Petroleum] thought enough of our program to renew it,” Johnson said. “I’m a partner with them in business so this whole deal holds a lot of value.” Continue reading Marathon Petroleum Team Turns Corner in Countdown, Heads to Las Vegas →

Erica Enders

Reigning champ Erica Enders uses The Strip at LVMS as her personal ATM

Reigning champ Erica Enders uses
The Strip at LVMS as her personal ATM
LAS VEGAS (Oct. 24) — In winning back-to-back world championships, Pro Stock superstar Erica Enders has used The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway as her personal ATM, winning more than $250,000 at Bruton Smith’s masterpiece just north of Las Vegas.

It’s a trend she’d love to continue this weekend at the NHRA season’s penultimate race, the 16th annual NHRA Toyota Nationals.

Back-to-back world champion
Erica Enders
“Las Vegas has been an awesome place for us, no doubt,” Enders said. “Most people blow all their money whenever they go to Vegas but we’ve managed to walk away with some nice checks, and for that we’re really grateful.” Continue reading Reigning champ Erica Enders uses The Strip at LVMS as her personal ATM →

Wood Brothers

Blaney A Big Part Of A Powerful Talladega Performance By Ford Motor Company

Blaney A Big Part Of A Powerful Talladega Performance By Ford Motor Company

October 23, 2016

Ryan Blaney and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane team put on a strong performance in the Hellman’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. On a day in which Ford Motor Company came away with a big win by Joey Logano and Team Penske, four other Ford Fusion drivers, including Blaney, finished in the top 11.

Ryan had one of his best runs in weeks as he led the 500 on two occasions and was in the runner-up spot for long stretches at a time before finishing 11th. He wound up saving his best performance for the end, when he drove from 21st to 11th on the final lap. Continue reading Blaney A Big Part Of A Powerful Talladega Performance By Ford Motor Company →

Jegs Racing

Jeg Coughlin Jr. a top performer at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Jeg Coughlin Jr. a top performer at
The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
LAS VEGAS (Oct. 24) — Only two drag racers have found more success at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway than Pro Stock world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr., and as the NHRA tour returns to Sin City for this weekend’s 16th annual NHRA Toyota Nationals, the pride of Delaware, Ohio, is hoping for some luck so he can add to his Vegas legacy.

“We’d love to be in the title race and have a car right now that we know can win this race but that’s not necessarily the case this time through,” Coughlin said. “Having said that, we are a team that never surrenders so we will attack this weekend with the same enthusiasm and dedication as any other race. We still have a burning desire to win. Continue reading Jeg Coughlin Jr. a top performer at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway →

Uncategorized

Reigning Pro Mod champion Troy Coughlin still has a chance to defend title

Reigning Pro Mod champion Troy
Coughlin still has a chance to defend title
LAS VEGAS (Oct. 24) — It seems every year about this time Troy Coughlin finds himself in an intense battle for the J&A Services Pro Mod world title. This season is no different as the reigning champ arrives at this weekend’s 16th annual NHRA Toyota Nationals with a chance to claim his third championship of the last five years.

One year ago, the task was much easier as Coughlin pulled into The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway trailing Mike Janis by just 28 points. With his JEGS.com twin-turbo Corvette in perfect running order, Coughlin was able to catch and pass Janis to snatch the title away. The final race in Vegas was the only time he led the points all year. Continue reading Reigning Pro Mod champion Troy Coughlin still has a chance to defend title →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Talladega–Trio Moves to Round of 8

CHASE FOR THE NASCAR SPRINT CUP
ROUND 6 OF 10
HELLMANN’S 500
TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY RACE NOTES AND QUOTES
OCTOBER 23, 2016

TRIO OF CHEVROLET SS DRIVERS MOVE TO CHASE ROUND OF 8
Johnson, Harvick and Busch remain in hunt for NASCAR Sprint Cup title

TALLADEGA, Ala. (Oct. 23, 2016) – Three of Team Chevy’s best will race on in the Chase for the Sprint Cup after Sunday’s Hellmann’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. Jimmie Johnson, Kevin Harvick and Kurt Busch each advanced to the Round of 8 with four races remaining in this year’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series campaign. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Talladega–Trio Moves to Round of 8 →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Talladega–Post Race Quotes

CHASE FOR THE NASCAR SPRINT CUP
ROUND 6 OF 10
HELLMANN’S 500
TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY RACE NOTES AND QUOTES
OCTOBER 23, 2016

TRIO OF CHEVROLET SS DRIVERS MOVE TO CHASE ROUND OF 8
Johnson, Harvick and Busch remain in hunt for NASCAR Sprint Cup title

TALLADEGA, Ala. (Oct. 23, 2016) – Three of Team Chevy’s best will race on in the Chase for the Sprint Cup after Sunday’s Hellmann’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. Jimmie Johnson, Kevin Harvick and Kurt Busch each advanced to the Round of 8 with four races remaining in this year’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series campaign. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Talladega–Post Race Quotes →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Talladega–Post Race

CHASE FOR THE NASCAR SPRINT CUP
ROUND 6 OF 10
HELLMANN’S 500
TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY RACE NOTES AND QUOTES
OCTOBER 23, 2016

KURT BUSCH, NO. 41 HAAS AUTOMATION/MONSTER ENERGY CHEVROLET SS – Finished 4th
“It was really a fun Every time I would make a mistake and get shuffled to the middle it seemed like the crew guys would bring back a solid pit stop to put us in position and to be in control. It feels good when we have that plus alongside our name in points. I was trying to ease it for Tony Gibson (crew chief) and all these guys that work so hard. There was some rooting and gouging at the end and I got some damage. I don’t even know where we finished, but all I was shooting for was top 15.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Talladega–Post Race →

Red Horse Racing

Red Horse Racing–Fred’s 250

RACE REPORT
fred’s 250
Talladega Superspeedway
October 22, 2016
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Red Horse Racing at Talladega Superspeedway

For the final race of the Round of 8 in the The Chase to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Championship, teams traveled to Talladega, Alabama and the 2.66-mile Talladega Superspeedway. On Friday, two practice sessions were scheduled and Timothy Peters posted the 10th fastest lap in the first and did not participate in the second. Matt Tifft returned to the No. 11 Surface Sunscreen/BrainGear Toyota Tundra and posted the ninth and sixth fastest laps. On Saturday morning, teams returned for two rounds of single-truck elimination qualifying and Peters transferred into the final round, then secured the sixth starting spot, while Tifft also transferred and started the fred’s 250 in the 12th position. In the afternoon, the green flag flew for 94 laps at the legendary facility, and Peters quickly charged to the front, leading 14 laps. Tifft also made his way to the front and led three laps. A late race caution flag derailed Peters’ run for the win, but the veteran driver finished third and secured his spot in the second round of the drivers’ Chase for the championship. Tifft also picked up a top 10 finish and crossed the line in ninth earning the No. 11 team a spot in the next round of the Owners’ Chase.

Timothy Peters No. 17
No. 17 Red Horse Racing
Toyota Tundra

Timothy Peters Finishes Third to Secure Place in Chase Round of Six

Timothy Peters and the No. 17 Red Horse Racing team finished third at Talladega Superspeedway to secure a berth in the second round of the Chase for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Championship. The weekend began with two practice sessions scheduled for Friday, but Peters and crew chief Shane Huffman decided the No. 17 Tundra was dialed in after posting the 10th fastest lap in the first session and sat the second session out. In two rounds of single-truck, knockout qualifying on Saturday morning, Peters transferred to the final round and secured the sixth starting spot for the fred’s 250 with a lap of 53.982 seconds. Peters charge to the front of the field right off the bat, jumping to second place on the first lap. The Danville, Virginia native took the lead on lap 32 and led several laps until the caution flag flew. Huffman brought Peters to pit road for fuel only and the No. 17 returned to the track in the second position. He would pick up the lead again on lap 40 for several more laps, but a series of cautions and a slow pit stop would set him back in traffic. The series veteran made his way back to the top five, but a lack of drafting partner and a caution in the closing laps limited him to a third-place finish. Peters will enter the Chase Round of 6 as the third seed.
Continue reading Red Horse Racing–Fred’s 250 →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Drivers Make Strides Against Breast Cancer

CHASE FOR THE NASCAR SPRINT CUP
ROUND 6 OF 10
HELLMANN’S 500
TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER QUOTES
OCTOBER 22, 2016

Chevrolet Drivers Make Strides Against Breast Cancer
Kevin Harvick, Jamie McMurray, Kasey Kahne treat breast cancer survivors to Chevy SS pace car rides

TALLADEGA, Ala. (Oct. 22, 2016) – This morning at Talladega Superspeedway, Team Chevy drivers Kevin Harvick, Jamie McMurray and Kasey Kahne participated in Chevrolet’s annual event in partnership with the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. The drivers took a group of breast cancer survivors and their guests on pace car rides in pink and white Chevrolet SS pace cars.

During the Hellmann’s 500 on Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway, Chevrolet will donate $350 per caution lap (up to $50,000) that the Chevrolet SS pace car leads during the 188-lap event.

Below are the drivers thoughts on participating in the event:

KEVIN HARVICK, NO. 4 JIMMY JOHN’S CHEVROLET SS:
HIS EXPERIENCE GIVING PACE CAR RIDES TO THE BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS:
“It was a great experience. It’s always fun to give people an experience of driving around the race track in person. I don’t think a lot of people can put it really in perspective the banking, especially at this particular race track… the size, how wide and how big the whole race track is. It’s always fun. I only had a few people squeal; everybody else seemed to have a good time.”

KASEY KAHNE, NO. 5 UNIFIRST CHEVROLET SS:
ON HIS EXPERIENCE DURING PACE CAR RIDES:
“We had a good time. I think we took four or five groups. We really enjoyed it. A couple of groups were screaming and a couple were just sitting back having fun. It was a blast. This track is such a big track, but the banking in the corners bottom to top was enjoyable. I think they loved it.”

JAMIE MCMURRAY, NO. 1 MCDONALD’S CHEVROLET SS:
ON GIVING PACE CAR RIDES TO THE GROUP OF BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS AND THEIR GUESTS:
“It was fun. I haven’t really got to do pace car rides at Talladega. I’ve done them at Martinsville and we have done the drifting event obviously for Cessna, but it was fun. It’s crazy to see how tense they get when they leave pit road. It was a good time.”

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Talladega–Qualifying

CHASE FOR THE NASCAR SPRINT CUP
ROUND 6 OF 10
HELLMANN’S 500
TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY QUALIFYING NOTES AND QUOTES
OCTOBER 22, 2016

CHASE ELLIOTT LEADS TEAM CHEVY EFFORT IN TALLADEGA QUALIFYING
Four Chevrolet SS Drivers to Start in Top 10 for Hellmann’s 500

TALLADEGA, Ala. (Oct. 22, 2016) – All but needing a victory to advance to the next phase of the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Chase Elliott qualified on the second row for the Hellmann’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway as four Team Chevy drivers will start in the top-10 of Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race.

Elliott, driving the No. 24 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet SS, was fourth-fastest Saturday with a best speed of 193.166 mph. Elliott is 12th in Sprint Cup points heading into the season’s second race at Talladega and essentially needs a victory to advance to the Round of 8 starting next weekend at Martinsville Speedway. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Talladega–Qualifying →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Talladega–Chase Elliott

CHASE FOR THE NASCAR SPRINT CUP
ROUND 6 OF 10
HELLMANN’S 500
TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
OCTOBER 21, 2016

CHASE ELLIOTT, NO. 24 NAPA AUTO PARTS CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Talladega Superspeedway and discussed working with teammate Jimmie Johnson this weekend, his recent stretch of bad luck, his outlook on the remainder of the Chase should he and the No. 24 Chevy SS team advance past the Round of 12 and many other topics. Full Transcript:

TALK A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOUR TEAM’S APPROACH GOING INTO THIS WEEKEND:
“I think for us we are obviously disappointed in the way the past two weeks have gone having such strong cars over the past two weeks and having the ability to go and contend with some of those guys. Obviously, to end like it did was disappointing, but for us it puts us in a pretty simplistic situation for this weekend and having to have a really good run, if not have to win. Like I said, it’s a simple position that we are in and we are up for the challenge and looking forward to Sunday.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Talladega–Chase Elliott →

Gary Scelzi Motorsports

Scelzi Announces Partnership With Wormall Motorsport to Race in Australia

Scelzi Announces Partnership With Wormall Motorsport to Race in Australia

Inside Line Promotions – FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 20, 2016) – Dominic Scelzi will be heading overseas this winter.

Scelzi is excited to announce that he will pilot a sprint car for Wormall Motorsport during approximately 16 races in Australia this December and January. Continue reading Scelzi Announces Partnership With Wormall Motorsport to Race in Australia →

Kasey Kahne Racing

Kasey Kahne Racing – Results Recap

Kasey Kahne Racing – Results Recap

Results recap from September – October

As The World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series season winds down, here’s a look at the results from the past month-and-a-half.

Daryn and the Great Clips/Sage Fruit/ASE team maintain second in the points standings, while Brad and the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet/Razor-Back Tools/Sage Fruit/ASE team sits fourth and has the most quick time awards of the year at 13.

Only five races remain on the 2016 90-race schedule, with the World Finals taking place at the Dirt Track at Charlotte October 27-29.

F4

F4 U.S. DRIVER KIRKWOOD HEADS TO ENGLAND TO REPRESENT TEAM USA

F4 U.S. DRIVER KIRKWOOD HEADS TO ENGLAND TO REPRESENT TEAM USA

Kirkwood to compete in Formula Ford Festival as Team USA Scholarship recipient

INDIANAPOLIS (October 19, 2016) – While the Formula 4 United States Championship Powered by Honda season ended Oct. 9, driver Kyle Kirkwood’s racing days are still thriving.

As a member of Team USA, the 17-year-old jetsetter from Jupiter, Florida, flew straight from Homestead-Miami Speedway to London, England on Oct. 9 after the F4 U.S. Championship banquet. Continue reading F4 U.S. DRIVER KIRKWOOD HEADS TO ENGLAND TO REPRESENT TEAM USA →

Allen Johnson Racing

NHRA Champion Allen Johnson, Marathon Petroleum Announce Extended Sponsorship Agreement

NHRA Champion Allen Johnson, Marathon Petroleum Announce Extended Sponsorship Agreement

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 19, 2016) – National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) racer Allen Johnson and Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: MPC) today announced an extended sponsorship agreement to continue their partnership into the 2017 season.

“We are thankful for our continued partnership with Marathon Petroleum, both on and off the track,” said Allen Johnson, racer and CEO of Johnson & Johnson Racing. “We learned much in 2016 as we improved our performance and adjusted to a new electronic fuel injection system. We’re excited to hit the track again in 2017, determined to bring home another championship.”

Johnson also owns Greenville Oil and Petroleum, which consists of 37 Quick Stop Markets and three Lube X-Press oil change facilities, all carrying the Marathon brand. “Allen and his racing team are excellent representatives of the Marathon brand, both on the track and in our industry,” said Bill McCleave, MPC brand marketing director. “We’re proud to extend our partnership and look forward to a successful season next year.”