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Jeg Coughlin Jr. locks up final playoff spot for Magneti Marelli/JEGS.com

Jeg Coughlin Jr. locks up final playoff spot for Magneti Marelli/JEGS.com
INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 5) — Five-time Pro Stock world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. earned the 10th and final position in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs by a slender two points, despite losing in the first round of Monday’s 62nd annual U.S. Nationals.

Entering the race just ahead of Gray Motorsports team driver Alex Laughlin and his Gas Monkey Energy Drink hot rod, Coughlin needed to maintain his 10th-place ranking to make the playoffs. But when he lost to Greg Anderson and Laughlin was able to win his first-round race against Kenny Delco, Coughlin’s lead over Laughlin shrunk to two markers. The Indy race awards 50 percent more points than other events. Continue reading Jeg Coughlin Jr. locks up final playoff spot for Magneti Marelli/JEGS.com

Motorcraft/Quick Lane Team Overcomes Tough Night At Darlington To Finish 13th

Motorcraft/Quick Lane Team Overcomes Tough Night At Darlington To Finish 13th

September 5, 2016

With bad luck and bad timing of caution flags threatening to turn the Southern 500 into a long, disappointing night for Ryan Blaney and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane team, the rookie driver and his crew never lost their focus and came back from multiple laps down to finish 13th.

It was Blaney’s 12th top-15 finish in the 25 races run so far this season. Continue reading Motorcraft/Quick Lane Team Overcomes Tough Night At Darlington To Finish 13th

Valerie Thompson shatters 300 mph barrier at Bonneville to become “World’s Fastest Female Motorcycle Racer”

Valerie Thompson shatters 300 mph barrier at Bonneville to become “World’s Fastest Female Motorcycle Racer”

Seven-time land speed record holder named world’s fastest female motorcycle racer with award-winning top speed of 304 mph at Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials

(Scottsdale, AZ) – September 5, 2016 – Valerie Thompson earned the title of world’s fastest female motorcycle racer on September 1 at the Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials with a blistering one measured mile average speed of 304 mph (489.66 km/h) riding the famous Denis Manning designed “7” Racing streamliner. Continue reading Valerie Thompson shatters 300 mph barrier at Bonneville to become “World’s Fastest Female Motorcycle Racer”

Red Horse Racing–Canadian Tire Motorsports Park

RACE REPORT
Canada 250
Canadian Tire Motorsports Park
September 4, 2016
Newsletter – Dance Drop Shadow Image
Red Horse Racing at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park

With both left and right turns on the docket this weekend, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series teams went road racing north of the border at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park in Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada. On Saturday, during two practices on the 2.5-mile road course, Brett Moffitt was 11th-fastest in the first and third-fastest on the board in final practice in the No. 11 Sportsnet Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling Toyota Tundra, while Timothy Peters was seventh and 12th fastest in the No. 17 Red Horse Racing Toyota Tundra in the two sessions. In two rounds of knockout group qualifying on Saturday evening, both Moffitt and Peters transferred to the second round and secured the sixth and 12th starting positions respectively for the 64-lap event. Under beautiful sunny skies on Sunday afternoon, Peters quickly moved into the top 10, but transmission problems relegated him to an 18th-place finish. Moffitt also had a strong Toyota Tundra, but repairs for damage from contact with another competitor cost him track position and resulted in a 16th-place finish. Continue reading Red Horse Racing–Canadian Tire Motorsports Park

Richard Childress Racing–Southern 500

Up and Down Night for Austin Dillon and the American Ethanol Team at Darlington Raceway Results in 12th-Place Finish

“What a race! We fell behind early with a drive-through penalty for speeding on pit road during a pit stop. I guess there is an elevation change leading into our pit box but I can’t really make any excuse. It happens. I made a mistake and we dug ourselves out. Then, on a green-flag stop I overshot the pit stall a little bit. There were a lot of green flag runs tonight, which was good because our American Ethanol Chevy was good on long runs. All-in-all we just have to have a clean race at Richmond International Raceway next weekend in order to make it into the Chase for the Sprint Cup. We’ve put ourselves into position to have a shot. Whatever happens at Richmond happens there. I have confidence in this team.” Continue reading Richard Childress Racing–Southern 500

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Darlington–Post Race Driver’s Press Conference

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
BOJANGLES’ SOUTHERN 500
DARLINGTON RACEWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPTS
SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

CHEVROLET SCORES 2ND & 3RD PLACE FINISHES AT DARLINGTON
Chevy SS Race Cars Post 5 of Top 10 Overall

DARLINGTON, S.C. (September 4, 2016) – Kevin Harvick earned a second-place finish in this year’s annual Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, the penultimate race until the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series field is decided. Harvick led the 367-lap Southern 500 five different times for a race-high 215 laps in route to his fourth second-place finish of the season. A late-race pit stop mired Harvick and his No. 4 Busch Beer Chevrolet SS deep in the top 10, but the former NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion rallied to a runner-up finish. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Darlington–Post Race Driver’s Press Conference

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Darlington–Post Race

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
BOJANGLES’ SOUTHERN 500
DARLINGTON RACEWAY
TEAM CHEVY RACE NOTES AND QUOTES
SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

KEVIN HARVICK, NO. 4 BUSCH BEER CHEVROLET SS – FINISHED 2ND
ON HIS NIGHT:
“Our team in the garage did a great job. They brought the fastest race car to the track once again and we just didn’t do a good job on pit road and gave it away.”

HOW MUCH DID THE RACE CHANGE AND HOW DID YOUR CAR REACT THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT?
“We started 12th and eighth and sixth and we had a great race car all night just got to thank everybody in the shop and in the garage for putting the race cars under us. We can’t just continuously shoot ourselves in the foot every few pit stops.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Darlington–Post Race

Pro Stock champ Erica Enders excited to defend her U.S. Nationals title

Pro Stock champ Erica Enders excited to defend her U.S. Nationals title
INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 4) — A big part of two-time Pro Stock champion Erica Enders’ success is the ability to see the positive in everything and then make the most of that optimism.

Enders qualified her Elite Motorsports/Mopar Dodge in the No. 14 qualifying spot for Monday eliminations at the U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway. That may be disheartening to some, but Enders is the defending U.S. Nationals champion and knows race day is a new day.

“This is our worst qualifying position in a long time but I’m OK with that,” Enders said. “I’m excited about tomorrow. I need to go to work because Shane (Gray’s) got a fast car, but I have the best guys in the whole world and I can drive. We’ll do our best. Continue reading Pro Stock champ Erica Enders excited to defend her U.S. Nationals title

COURTNEY FORCE WINS TRAXXAS SHOOTOUT

COURTNEY FORCE WINS TRAXXAS SHOOTOUT

C. Force, B. Force Lead Strong JFR Contingent Into U. S. Nationals

INDIANAPOLIS – Courtney Force wrote her name into the Funny Car history books once again becoming the first female to win a Funny Car specialty race today at the 5th annual Traxxas Nitro Shootout at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. Force racing in her first specialty race final round barely outran teammate and now three-time runner-up Robert Hight in an all-Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car final. Force’s winning time of 4.018 seconds was enough to hold off Hight’s 4.596 second run. Both JFR Funny Cars were powering down the track and shredding their blower belts from the enormous power created by the 10,000 horsepower motors.

“Dan Hood, Ronnie Thompson and the guys gave me a great car. My belt was shredding down there at the top end and I was just waiting for Robert to drive around me but we were able to get the win. For everyone at Traxxas, at Chevy, for Peak, for Monster, AAA and all our sponsors this was really a big win and the first time I have done this. This is so awesome for me and I just want to thank everyone at Traxxas and the series for having this, it’s a big win for the team,” said Force. Continue reading COURTNEY FORCE WINS TRAXXAS SHOOTOUT

Jeg Coughlin Jr. ready to chase sixth U.S. Nationals championship

Jeg Coughlin Jr. ready to chase sixth U.S. Nationals championship
INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 4) — Five-time Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. is the only driver in NHRA history to win a professional race from all 16 qualifying positions, so the driver of the Magneti Marelli offered by Mopar/JEGS.com Dodge Dart will hardly be intimidated by starting the U.S. Nationals on Monday at Lucas Oil Raceway from the No. 15 qualifying spot.

“It’s going to be no easy feat tomorrow but we made a decent run there in Q5,” Coughlin said. “The car was still pretty soft even though the track was much slicker and hotter, so we’ve got more left in the tank.
Continue reading Jeg Coughlin Jr. ready to chase sixth U.S. Nationals championship

Hagan Claims Pole for Mopar at U.S. Nationals

Hagan Claims Pole for Mopar at U.S. Nationals

· Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) Mopar Express Lane Dodge Charger R/T driver Matt Hagan No. 1 qualifier at U.S. Nationals
· Team Mopar Funny Cars claim of top four of the top five positions in U.S. Nationals qualifying
· DSR Dodge Charger R/T pilot Jack Beckman looking to defend U.S. Nationals title as new track record holder
· Tony Schumacher takes DSR’s HEMI®-powered U.S. Army dragster to Nitro Top Fuel Shootout winner’s circle
· DSR driver Ron Capps rebounds from top end topple to claim No. 3 qualifying position
· Team Mopar driver Erica Enders sees win lights in Dodge Challenger Drag Pak, ramping up to defend Pro Stock title on Monday in Indy

Indianapolis, Indiana (September 4, 2016) – For the fourth time this season and for the second race in a row, Mopar Express Lane Dodge Charger R/T pilot Matt Hagan took his Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) Funny Car to the pole. This time, he accomplished the feat at the most anticipated race of the season and one of the most important in the quest for the championship, the 62nd annual U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. Continue reading Hagan Claims Pole for Mopar at U.S. Nationals

Allen Johnson Eyeing Top Spot at U.S. Nationals

Allen Johnson Eyeing Top Spot at U.S. Nationals

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (August 29, 2016) – The 62nd annual U.S. Nationals is the most prestigious race on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series tour, and Marathon Petroleum Pro Stock driver Allen Johnson is looking to ink his name in the history books with a win this weekend.

The Adam Hornberger-lead team has undeniably stepped up their game in their engine program when Johnson qualified No. 3 at the last event in Brainerd, Minnesota – the highest qualifying position of their 2016 season. The upswing in performance has come at the right time as they head into the last event of the regular season. Continue reading Allen Johnson Eyeing Top Spot at U.S. Nationals

Top qualifier Troy Coughlin Sr. marches on at Indy, leads field into quarterfinals

Top qualifier Troy Coughlin Sr. marches on at Indy, leads field into quarterfinals
INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 4) — Reigning Pro Mod world champion Troy Coughlin Sr. followed up his top-qualifying effort at the 62nd annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals with a convincing first-round victory over Stephen Whiteley Sunday night at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis. Continue reading Top qualifier Troy Coughlin Sr. marches on at Indy, leads field into quarterfinals

Allen Johnson Begins U.S. Nationals Quest from No. 7 Spot

ALLEN JOHNSON
MARATHON PETROLEUM/J&J RACING DODGE DART
QUALIFYING REPORT: 62ND ANNUAL U.S. NATIONALS
LUCAS OIL RACEWAY AT INDIANAPOLIS
SEPTEMBER 2-5

Allen Johnson Begins U.S. Nationals Quest from No. 7 Spot

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (September 4, 2016) – The U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway sets the stage for one of the biggest drag racing events in the world. Allen Johnson will begin raceday tomorrow in the No. 7 spot. Continue reading Allen Johnson Begins U.S. Nationals Quest from No. 7 Spot

Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Watkins Glen–Post Race Recap

CHEVROLET RACING IN THE VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES
GRAND PRIX AT THE GLEN
WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL
TEAM CHEVY POST RACE RECAP
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

· Scott Dixon Scores Dominant Win at The Glen
· Chevrolet Sweeps Podium
o Josef Newgarden Finishes Second
o Helio Castroneves Finishes Third
o Victory is 13th of the Season for Chevrolet
· Championship Battle Continues as Series Heads to Sonoma for Finale
o Simon Pagenaud Holds 43 Point Lead Over Will Power Continue reading Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Watkins Glen–Post Race Recap

Daly Stretches Fuel to Finish Fourth for Honda at Watkins Glen

Daly Stretches Fuel to Finish Fourth for Honda at Watkins Glen
• Enerson brings second Dale Coyne Racing Honda home ninth in just second start
• Heartbreak for Hinchcliffe as fuel starvation on last lap costs podium finish

A day that started out with several Honda podium contenders, ended in disappointment for most in the final laps of Sunday’s IndyCar Grand Prix at the Glen, as Conor Daly alone was able to stretch his fuel run to the checkers, finishing fourth for Dale Coyne Racing in a race dominated by Scott Dixon.

Running second with just two laps to go, James Hinchcliffe ran out of fuel less than two turns from the finish, dropping him to 18th in the final results. Also saving fuel during the last stint, Indianapolis 500 winner Alexander Rossi fell from sixth to eighth in the final laps. Continue reading Daly Stretches Fuel to Finish Fourth for Honda at Watkins Glen

Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Watkins Glen–Post Race

CHEVROLET RACING IN THE VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES
GRAND PRIX AT THE GLEN
WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER POST RACE QUOTES
SUNDAYSEPTEMBER 4, 2016

SCOTT DIXON, NO. 9 TARGET CHIP GANASSI RACING CHEVROLET, RACE WINNER: YOU HAD A LOT TO OVERCOME TODAY. YOU HAD TO SAVE FUEL, YOU WERE FAST, YOU HAD A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING. THIS MUST BE SO GRATIFYING
“Yeah, I think this was actually a Chevy Volt like we were running on electric, or something. We got amazing fuel mileage. I cannot thank all the fans here in The Glen area and everybody else for coming out here today; especially on such short notice. The support from Verizon, they’ve been fantastic with this series; and the support they’ve shown us has been phenomenal. A huge thank you to them, as well. But, look at this Team Target, man this is so cool, so cool.”

LUCK WENT YOUR WAY. YOU PITTED, AND RIGHT AFTER YOU PITTED A CAR SPUN. NOT ONLY DID YOU MISS IT, BUT THAT WAS THE CAUTION YOU NEEDED TO STAY OUT FRONT.
“It was. They roll either way. Sometimes you’re going to get them, and sometimes you’re not. But today, after it bit us pretty good in Toronto, it was a nice way to turn around. Continue reading Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Watkins Glen–Post Race

Chevy Racing–NHRA–US Nationals

CHEVROLET RACING IN NATIONAL HOT ROD ASSOCIATION
CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE U.S. NATIONALS
LUCAS OIL RACEWAY, BROWNSBURG, INDIANA

Courtney Force Prevails in All-Chevrolet Traxxas Nitro Shootout
· John Force Racing driver is first female to win Funny Car special race
· Teammate Robert Hight is runner-up in rebuilt Auto Club Chevy Camaro SS
· Three-time winner Brittany Force is No. 3 qualifier in Top Fuel
· Bo Butner leads Chevrolet drivers to top six spots in Pro Stock qualifying

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Sept. 4, 2016) – Courtney Force gingerly lifted the Traxxas Nitro Shootout trophy above her head. The $100,000 winner’s check, which she waved to the cheering crowd, was a feather by comparison, but equally as weighty.

“That thing is heavy, but it’s awesome and I can’t wait to take it back to the team,” she said. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NHRA–US Nationals

Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Watkins Glen–Race Notes

CHEVROLET RACING IN THE VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES
GRAND PRIX AT THE GLEN
WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL
TEAM CHEVY RACE NOTES & QUOTES
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

SCOTT DIXON, NO. 9 TARGET CHIP GANASSI CHEVROLET – Winner:
YOU HAD A LOT TO OVERCOME TODAY. YOU HAD TO SAVE FUEL, YOU WERE FAST, YOU HAD A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING. THIS MUST BE SO GRATIFYING
“Yeah, I think this was actually a Chevy Volt like we were running on electric, or something. We got amazing fuel mileage. I cannot thank all the fans here in The Glen area and everybody else for coming out here today; especially on such short notice. The support from Verizon, they’ve been fantastic with this series; and the support they’ve shown us has been phenomenal. A huge thank you to them, as well. But, look at this Team Target, man this is so cool, so cool.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Watkins Glen–Race Notes

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Darlington–Dale Earnhardt Jr.

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
BOJANGLES’ SOUTHERN 500
DARLINGTON RACEWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

DALE EARNHARDT, JR, DRIVER OF THE NO. 88 CHEVROLET SS, RICK HENDRICK, TEAM OWNER, HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS, AND DR. MICKY COLLINS, MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH MEDICAL CENTER SPORTS MEDICINE CONCUSSION PROGRAM, met with members of the media at Darlington Raceway to discuss Dale’s health, the decision to keep him out of the race car for the remainder of the season and many other topics. Full Transcript:

CAN YOU PROVIDE US AN UPDATE ON HOW YOU ARE FEELING AND HOW YOUR RECOVERY IS GOING?

DALE EARNHARDT, JR.: “I feel like the recovery is going really good. I’m starting to see improvements as we are going. It seems like this has lasted a really long time, but when you look at it on paper it has been a very short period and the gains that I’ve felt in that short period give me a lot of confidence that this is going in the right direction. And all the stuff and hard work we are doing is paying off. It certainly fun to be here at the race track and to be able to see the team and be in this atmosphere that you get so used to being in week-in and week-out. I’m happy to be here today and it certainly is a place where you get pretty good exposure and it drives your symptoms a little bit so I’m getting some good exercise as we speak. It has been a real interesting experience and I’ve learned a ton. I have a lot of respect for Micky (Collins) and his group and the direction that they are giving me is really working. I struggled with my eyes for a while and I’m starting to see improvements there which I was thrilled to wake up one day and feel a difference and start to see improvement there. Riding in a car or walking to gain stability that I’ve talked about before is starting to improve, which was a major relief for me because that was probably the most difficult thing to deal with throughout the day because it was there 24 hours a day. My balance is miles better than it was when I first went to see Micky. We do a lot of exercises every single day. Amy (Reimann, Fiancé) has been there every step of the way pushing me to stay focused and to realize the progress we have made and to keep working hard. It’s been a good experience and I’m looking forward to getting well and definitely on the right track.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Darlington–Dale Earnhardt Jr.