Jeg Coughlin Jr. ready to perform at one of his favorite tracks: Englishtown
ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. (June 7) — Five-time Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. has raced at countless tracks across the country — and the world — during his long, stellar career, and famed Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, site of this weekend’s NHRA Summernationals, is on the list of his favorite racetracks.
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The Countdown is on to the Firecracker 100 Weekend
The Countdown is on to the Firecracker 100 Weekend
Three times the racing, three times the party as one of the years premier late model events counts down to a kick off at Lernerville Speedway
SARVER, Pa. – June 7, 2016 – The countdown is on to the Firecracker 100 weekend at Lernerville Speedway as one of racing’s biggest parties kicks off on Thursday, June 23 and runs until Saturday, June 25. Continue reading The Countdown is on to the Firecracker 100 Weekend
Honda Ridgeline Baja Race Truck Takes Class Victory at Baja 500
Honda Ridgeline Baja Race Truck Takes Class Victory at Baja 500
• Off-road Ridgeline Race Truck scores Class 2 victory
• Also won Class 2 in last year’s Baja 1000 debut
• Racing version of next-generation, 2017 Honda Ridgeline
ENSENADA, Mexico (June 6, 2016) – The Honda Ridgeline Baja Race Truck is now two-for-two in competition on its namesake course, as drivers Jeff Proctor and Jason LaFortune claimed the Class 2 victory in last weekend’s 48th running of the SCORE Baja 500, adding to their previous triumph last fall in the Baja 1000. Continue reading Honda Ridgeline Baja Race Truck Takes Class Victory at Baja 500
Greg Anderson Makes It Nine for Nine for Team Summit Racing with New England Nationals Victory
Greg Anderson Makes It Nine for Nine for Team Summit Racing with New England Nationals Victory
Greg Anderson made it nine of nine for KB Racing with his win over Allen Johnson at the rain-delayed NHRA New England Nationals in Epping, New Hampshire. It was Anderson’s fourth victory of the 2016 season, his second at New England Dragway, and the 82nd of his career.
GREG ANDERSON Summit Racing Equipment Chevrolet Camaro SS
Anderson qualified fourth with a 6.584 second, 210.70 MPH pass. He defeated V. Gaines in Round One of eliminations, Alex Laughlin in Round Two, and teammate Jason Line in the semifinals to reach his 131st career final round. Anderson raced past Allen Johnson for the win, 6.598/210.44 to Johnson’s 6.673/208.71.
“It’s been a great start to the year,” said Anderson. “This team is on fire. It’s a dream to drive that race car. I had the best car on the grounds this weekend and I got the job done today.”
Anderson was also impressed by the number of New England fans that filled the stands during eliminations on Monday. Rain forced the NHRA to cancel the regularly scheduled Sunday finals.
“I came out this morning and thought it would be like a test day without many people around to watch,” said Anderson. “I looked up in the grandstands when we rolled out for Round One and they were nearly packed. I love racing up here and obviously the fans love us coming here.”
Anderson is currently second in the Pro Stock points standings.
JASON LINE Summit Racing Equipment Chevrolet Camaro SS
Jason Line qualified Number One for the fourth time this season with a 6.567/211.13 pass. He defeated John Gaydosh in Round One and had a bye-run in Round Two before facing teammate Greg Anderson in the semifinals. Line ran a strong 6.620/210.14, but Anderson took the win with a quicker 6.618/209.46.
“The car was good; it’s always good,” Line said. “It was just one of those times where we didn’t have the outcome we wanted. We had a heck of a run going, though—our team did a heck of a good job. My Chevy Camaro is great. I’m not trading it with anybody else’s, I can tell you that!”
Line is currently Number One in the Pro Stock points standings.
TIM WILKERSON Ford Shelby Mustang Nitro Funny Car
After crashing his new car two weeks ago in Topeka, Tim Wilkerson borrowed his old Shelby Mustang, “Bessie”, from Brian Stewart, who bought it after the Las Vegas race. Wilkerson qualified fifth with 3.890/330.63 pass, which set a new track top speed record at New England Dragway.
Wilkerson defeated Chad Head in Round One, but lost to John Force in Round Two when he smoked the tires off the starting line.
“The car ran great in the first round. I really don’t know why it did what it did second round yet; I haven’t had a chance to really analyze the data,” said Wilkerson. “I thought I had enough clutch off of it. We’re still learning. I had two new clutch guys this weekend, and we’re trying to get together and learn how to find a routine and that kind of thing.”
Wilkerson is currently fourth in the Funny Car points standings.
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series continues June 9-12 with the NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, New Jersey.
TEAM KALITTA NOTES
Top Fuel
Doug Kalitta qualified sixth (3.767/326.71). He defeated Terry McMillen in Round One and Todd Paton in Round Two, but was defeated by Steve Torrence in the semifinals. Kalitta is currently Number One in the points standings.
J.R. Todd qualified eighth (3.779/312.35) but was defeated by Shawn Langdon in Round One. He is currently seventh in the points standings.
Funny Car
Del Worsham qualified seventh (3.909/324.90). He defeated teammate Alexis DeJoria in Round One and Matt Hagan in Round Two, but lost to Tommy Johnson Jr. in the semifinals. Worsham is currently sixth in the points standings.
Alexis DeJoria qualified 10th (3.928/321.04) but was defeated by Del Worsham in Round One. She is currently tenth in the points standings.
Final Round Results from the 4th Annual NHRA New England Nationals
Top Fuel: Antron Brown (3.769/314.61) defeated Steve Torrence (3.778/325.30).
Funny Car: Ron Capps (3.923/325.61) defeated Tommy Johnson Jr. (3.947/322.11).
Pro Stock: Greg Anderson (6.598/210.44) defeated Allen Johnson (6.673/208.71).
Two-time world champion Troy Coughlin returns to site of first Pro Mod win
Two-time world champion Troy Coughlin returns to site of first Pro Mod win
ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. (June 7) — Three races into the J&A Services Pro Mod Drag Racing Series season, reigning champion Troy Coughlin is fourth in the world rankings, just seven points out of second place, as the circuit arrives at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park for the 47th annual NHRA Summernationals.
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Chemistry remains strong for Pro Stock champ Erica Enders and Elite Motorsports
Chemistry remains strong for Pro Stock champ Erica Enders and Elite Motorsports
ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. (June 7) — From her first day behind the wheel of an Elite Motorsports race car, Erica Enders knew she was in a special situation. Continue reading Chemistry remains strong for Pro Stock champ Erica Enders and Elite Motorsports
Scelzi Wins National Sprint League Heat Race and Finishes Seventh during Knoxville Raceway Debut
Scelzi Wins National Sprint League Heat Race and Finishes Seventh during Knoxville Raceway Debut
Inside Line Promotions – KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 6, 2016) – Dominic Scelzi achieved another dream on Saturday at Knoxville Raceway, where he made his debut and did so in impressive fashion during the National Sprint League event. Continue reading Scelzi Wins National Sprint League Heat Race and Finishes Seventh during Knoxville Raceway Debut
Chevy Racing–NHRA–Epping Recap
CHEVROLET RACING IN NATIONAL HOT ROD ASSOCIATION
NHRA NEW ENGLAND NATIONALS
NEW ENGLAND DRAGWAY (EPPING, NEW HAMPSHIRE)
EVENT POST EVENT RECAP
JUNE 6, 2016
Chevrolet Wins Ninth Pro Stock Race in a Row to Start Season
• Greg Anderson earns fourth victory of year, second in row at event
• John Force advances to Funny Car semifinals in new Chevrolet Camaro SS
• Courtney Force reaches second round in Funny Car for eighth race in row Continue reading Chevy Racing–NHRA–Epping Recap
JOHN FORCE RACES TO SEMIS AGAIN AT NEW ENGLAND NATIONALS
JOHN FORCE RACES TO SEMIS AGAIN AT NEW ENGLAND NATIONALS
EPPING, NH — John Force continued his dominance at New England Dragway even if he did not reach his third final in four years of the NHRA New England Nationals. Force raced to his fourth consecutive semifinal finish and moved up into the No. 8 position in Funny Car points with his solid performance today at the rain delayed NHRA national event. Continue reading JOHN FORCE RACES TO SEMIS AGAIN AT NEW ENGLAND NATIONALS
Allen Johnson Catapults to First Final Round of 2016 with Good Luck Angel on his Side at New England Nationals
Allen Johnson Catapults to First Final Round of 2016 with Good Luck Angel on his Side at New England Nationals
EPPING, N.H. (June 6, 2016) – The Fourth annual NHRA New England Nationals quickly became the affectionately known “Monday Nationals” at New England Dragway when Mother Nature caused raceday on Sunday to be postponed to Monday. Although the weather delayed raceday action, Allen Johnson and his Marathon Petroleum/J&J Racing team took out Chris McGaha, Vincent Nobile, and Shane Gray on their way to the final round today in Epping. Continue reading Allen Johnson Catapults to First Final Round of 2016 with Good Luck Angel on his Side at New England Nationals
Chevy Racing–NHRA–Epping
CHEVROLET RACING IN NATIONAL HOT ROD ASSOCIATION
NHRA NEW ENGLAND NATIONALS
NEW ENGLAND DRAGWAY (EPPING, NEW HAMPSHIRE)
POST RACE DRIVER QUOTES
MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2016
PRO STOCK WINNER GREG ANDERSON, KB RACING, SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT CHEVROLET CAMARO SS:
YOU KEPT THAT KEN BLACK RACING WIN STREAK ALIVE
“It’s been a great start to the year. My race team is on fire right now and this car is just a dream to drive. It was great today; it was low ET every run. I love racing up here in the Northeast; it reminds me of Minnesota where I grew up and if feels like going back home. I love racing here and I love racing at Englishtown (New Jersey, site of next race). These two weeks are probably my favorite weekends of the year. Feels good to cap it off and get the job done, and not screw up basically. I had the best car on the grounds; all I could do is screw it up and I thank the good Lord I didn’t. Great day. I had a rough day on Friday. We made a couple of mistakes. We were experimenting with a few things. Those didn’t work out, but we recovered and got it right on Saturday and got the job done today. I have a great race team behind me and they keep making us look like heroes.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NHRA–Epping
Impressive Pocono Performance Nets Blaney His Sixth Top 10 of 2016
Impressive Pocono Performance Nets Blaney His Sixth Top 10 of 2016
June 6, 2016
Fuel strategies were the order of the day in the rain-delayed Axalta 400 at Pocono Raceway on Monday.
Ryan Blaney and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane team took a late-race gamble by stopping for fuel with 39 laps remaining, a move that could have put them in position to contend for the win, as many of their competitors were running short of making it to the finish. But a subsequent caution period negated that strategy, which also would have put the Motorcraft/Quick Lane team in good shape if the race had gone into overtime. Continue reading Impressive Pocono Performance Nets Blaney His Sixth Top 10 of 2016
Richard Childress Racing–Pocono 400
Early Ending for Austin Dillon and Dow/STEM Chevrolet team at Poc Continue reading Richard Childress Racing–Pocono 400
Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Pocono Post Race
NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
AXALTA ‘WE PAINT WINNERS’ 400
POCONO RACEWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
JUNE 6, 2016
KURT BUSCH PUTS CHEVROLET SS IN VICTORY LANE AT POCONO
Team Chevy Finishes 1-2 at ‘Tricky Triangle’
POCONO, Pa. – (June 6, 2016) – The Axalta “We Paint Winner’s” 400 was postponed due to torrential rains in the Pocono Mountains on Sunday, but under sunny skies on Monday for the 32nd time in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series history, Chevrolet rolled into Victory Lane at Pocono Raceway. Team Chevy driver Kurt Busch put his No. 41 Monster Energy/Haas Automation Bowtie Branded machine in Winner’s Circle in the 14th race of the 2016 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series campaign. Busch earned his 28th career Cup Series victory and third overall at Pocono by conserving enough fuel to make it around the 2.5-mile track for the final 32 circuits. The 2004 series champion placed his name alongside NASCAR Hall of Famer, Rex White, for 25th-place on the all-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series wins list. The win locks Busch into this season’s Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. He joins fellow Team Chevy drivers Jimmie Johnson and Kevin Harvick on that elite list. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Pocono Post Race
Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Pocono Post Race
NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
AXALTA “WE PAINT WINNERS” 400
POCONO RACEWAY
TEAM CHEVY POST RACE NOTES AND QUOTES
JUNE 6, 2016
KURT BUSCH, NO. 41 MONSTER ENERGY/HAAS AUTOMATION CHEVROLET SS – RACE WINNER
YOU HAD GIVEN YOURSELVES A GRADE OF A- THIS SEASON, TODAY YOU WERE AN A+. HOW DIFFICULT WAS IT TO SAVE THE FUEL WHILE KEEPING THE LEAD?
“It’s tough to balance everything and when you have a fast car and an interim crew chief and the way that the fuel mileage played out, I didn’t know if we were going to have enough fuel. But, thanks to everybody at Haas Automation, Monster Energy and Stewart-Haas. This is a wonderful win for us. We have been so close all year. It’s a matter of just putting it all together, pit crew, engine, thanks to Hendrick engines, and Chevrolet and everybody that works on these bodies, the chassis’ you name it. It’s just so much fun to drive and to be competitive and to be up front. Thanks a lot.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Pocono Post Race
Jeg Coughlin Jr. leaves rain-delayed Epping race with ‘some positives’
Jeg Coughlin Jr. leaves rain-delayed Epping race with ‘some positives’
EPPING, N.H. (June 6) — Despite a first-round loss at the NHRA New England Nationals on Monday at New England Dragway, five-time Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. knows progress was made in the Elite Motorsports camp. Continue reading Jeg Coughlin Jr. leaves rain-delayed Epping race with ‘some positives’
Pro Stock champ Erica Enders, Elite team go down swinging in Epping
Pro Stock champ Erica Enders, Elite team go down swinging in Epping
EPPING, N.H. (June 6) — Erica Enders and her Elite Motorsports/Mopar Dodge team went down swinging in the first round of the NHRA New England Nationals on Monday at New England Dragway.
Enders and crew chiefs Rick and Rickie Jones made some major changes to the setup of her Dodge Dart, but despite leaving first in her matchup with Alex Laughlin, she couldn’t turn on the win light.
Continue reading Pro Stock champ Erica Enders, Elite team go down swinging in Epping
Mother Nature Helps Gravel to I-96 Speedway Victory
Mother Nature Helps Gravel to I-96 Speedway Victory
Dominates rain shortened Rumble in Michigan for third win of the season
LAKE ODESSA, Mich. – June 5, 2016 – Pesky and persistent weather did not put a damper on David Gravel’s night, as he led all 17 laps and scored his third World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series victory of the season in a rain shortened Rumble in Michigan at I-96 Speedway on Sunday night.
Continue reading Mother Nature Helps Gravel to I-96 Speedway Victory
Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Belle Isle Race Two Recap
CHEVROLET RACING IN THE VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES
CHEVROLET DUAL IN DETROIT PRESENTED BY QUICKEN LOANS
STREETS OF BELLE ISLE (DETROIT, MICHIGAN)
RACE TWO POST RACE RECAP
SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2016
CHEVY INDYCAR AT DETROIT RACE 2: Will Power Wins at Detroit
Team Chevy Sweeps Both Weekend Races on Belle Isle; Goes 1-2 in Dual #2
DETROIT (June 5, 2016) – Will Power won the Verizon IndyCar Series Chevrolet Dual in Detroit presented by Quicken Loans Race 2 on Sunday to complete a weekend sweep for Team Chevy and extend to 10 his streak of seasons with at least victory (2007-present). Continue reading Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Belle Isle Race Two Recap
Hunter-Reay, Honda Finish Third in Detroit Finale
Hunter-Reay, Honda Finish Third in Detroit Finale
• Ryan Hunter-Reay scores second podium finish of 2016
• Conor Daly follows second-place finish on Saturday with sixth in Sunday’s race
• Second race in doubleheader race weekend at Detroit
In what is becoming the norm for Verizon IndyCar Series races on the Belle Isle Park temporary street circuit, competing pit strategies split the field in Sunday’s second race of the doubleheader event weekend in Detroit, as Ryan Hunter-Reay led the way for Honda with a third-place finish. The result equaled the season-high for the 2014 Indianapolis 500 champion, who also finished third in the season-opening race in St. Petersburg, Florida. Continue reading Hunter-Reay, Honda Finish Third in Detroit Finale