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World of Outlaws

World of Outlaws–Stevie Smith Scores First National Open Win in 24 Years

Stevie Smith Scores First National Open Win in 24 Years
Donny Schatz clinches 2015 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series championship title
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. – Oct. 4, 2015 – After having his hopes dashed in a controversial finish one year ago, Stevie Smith roared back Sunday night and scored his third-career Champion Racing Oil National Open victory at Williams Grove Speedway.

The win, Smith’s second World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series victory of the season, is his first National Open title since 1991 and comes one year after contact between he and David Gravel in the closing laps of the 2014 National Open ended his run. Continue reading World of Outlaws–Stevie Smith Scores First National Open Win in 24 Years →

Mopar Racing

Mopar Racing–Beckman Races 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger R/T to National Record Run and Holeshot Win at NHRA Keystone Nationals

Beckman Races 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger R/T to National Record Run and Holeshot Win at NHRA Keystone Nationals

· Jack Beckman and 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger R/T earn national title at the 31st annual National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Keystone Nationals with a holeshot win
· Beckman drives 2015 Dodge Charger R/T to another national record run at 3.897 seconds in the semi-finals against teammate Ron Capps
· Beckman’s seventh title win of the year and bonus earned for the national elapsed time record puts him second in NHRA “Countdown to the Championship” and within 16 points of the lead
· Beckman’s 22nd career victory was the 15th Funny Car title for Don Schumacher Racing with the 2015 Dodge Charger R/T in 21 national events this year
· All four DSR Mopar drivers remain in the top-five positions to battle for Funny Car world championship with three playoff events left
· Allen Johnson and Magneti Marelli HEMI®-powered Dodge Dart still in contention with fifth place position in Pro Stock standings despite first round loss Continue reading Mopar Racing–Beckman Races 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger R/T to National Record Run and Holeshot Win at NHRA Keystone Nationals →

Summit Racing

Summit Racing–Anderson closing the gap on points leader with Reading final round

Anderson closing the gap on points leader with Reading final round

READING, Pa., October 4, 2015 – Racing on Sunday at the 31st annual NHRA Keystone Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway was nothing short of exhilarating, particularly for Greg Anderson. Coming into the event – the third race of six in NHRA’s 2015 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs – Anderson was No. 2 in the Pro Stock points with a significant gap between himself and the leader. A final round finish in Reading for Team Summit put a big dent in the difference and Anderson, now a 124-time finalist, is just 72 points out of the top spot. Continue reading Summit Racing–Anderson closing the gap on points leader with Reading final round →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Dover–Highlights

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
AAA 400
Dover International Speedway
Sunday, October 4, 2015

Race Highlights:
Richard Childress Racing drivers Ryan Newman, Austin Dillon and Paul Menard finished 19th, 23rd and 25th, respectively, in the AAA 400 at Dover International Speedway.
Newman is tied for 10th in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship and advances to the Contender round, while Menard is 15th and Dillon ranks 21st in the standings.
Kevin Harvick earned the victory and was followed to the line by Kyle Busch, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jamie McMurray and Aric Almirola.
The 30th race of the 2015 Sprint Cup Series season is the Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday, October 10, 2015, which is scheduled to be televised live on NBC beginning at 7 p.m. Eastern Time and broadcast live on the Performance Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Satellite Radio, channel 90. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Dover–Highlights →

NHRA

NHRA Maple Grove Raceway Results

Top Fuel — Antron Brown, 3.717 seconds, 328.46 mph def. Tony Schumacher, no time.

Funny Car — Jack Beckman, Dodge Charger, 3.910, 326.79 ARP car def. Chad Head, Toyota Camry, 3.903, 326.16.

Pro Stock — Chris McGaha, Chevy Camaro, 6.492, 213.64 def. Greg Anderson, Camaro, 6.484, 214.59. ARP car

Pro Stock Motorcycle — Andrew Hines, Harley-Davidson, 6.794, 197.25 def. Chip Ellis, Buell, 6.818, 196.39.

Top Alcohol Dragster — Duane Shields, 5.400, 272.45 def. Mia Tedesco, 5.515, 259.61.

Top Alcohol Funny Car — John Lombardo Jr., Chevy Camaro, 5.610, 269.78 def. Paul Noakes, Ford Mustang, 12.467, 62.47.

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–KEVIN HARVICK DOMINATES AT DOVER

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
AAA 400
DOVER INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY POST RACE PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPTS
OCTOBER 4, 2015

KEVIN HARVICK DOMINATES AT DOVER
Victory Marks 750th for Chevrolet

DOVER, Del. – (October 4, 2015) – In dominating fashion, Kevin Harvick won the AAA 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Dover International Speedway in his No. 4 Budweiser/Jimmy John’s Chevrolet SS by leading 355 circuits of the 400-lap event. The victory advanced the defending champion to the next stage in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. This was Harvick’s third win of the season, his first at Dover; and sixth consecutive victory for Team Chevy at the 1.0-mile concrete track. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–KEVIN HARVICK DOMINATES AT DOVER →

Summit Racing

Summit Racing–Line’s Summit Racing Camaro powerful on raceday at Maple Grove

Line’s Summit Racing Camaro powerful on raceday at Maple Grove

READING, Pa., October 4, 2015 – One thing is for certain, Jason Line has a very fast hot rod. On Sunday at the 31st annual NHRA Keystone Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway, Line drove the point home with a very powerful pass that was low elapsed time of the first round and ended up being second-quickest for the event behind only Summit Racing teammate Greg Anderson. Continue reading Summit Racing–Line’s Summit Racing Camaro powerful on raceday at Maple Grove →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Dover–Post Race

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
AAA 400
DOVER INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY RACE NOTES AND QUOTES
OCTOBER 4, 2015

KEVIN HARVICK, NO. 4 BUDWEISER/JIMMY JOHN’S CHEVROLET SS – WINNER
WHERE DOES THIS WIN STACK UP WITH ALL THE BIG ONES?
“I think all these guys thrive in these moments and do such a great job week in and week out. It almost just felt not right where we were after the first two weeks and to come in here with the attitude really that we have every week and just be that more detailed and that more on top of everything that we are doing is something that is special. Really proud, it’s not me, I get to ride this thing and hopefully not screw it up. Those guys over there and back at Stewart-Haas Racing are the ones who make all this go around.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Dover–Post Race →

John Force Racing

John Force Racing–SEMI-FINAL FINISH CAPS SUCCESSFUL WEEKEND FOR B. FORCE

SEMI-FINAL FINISH CAPS SUCCESSFUL WEEKEND FOR B. FORCE

READING, PA — The Monster Energy Top Fuel dragster and Brittany Force raced to another semi-final finish and moved up to the No. 3 position in the Mello Yello point standings this weekend. This was Force’s fifth semi-final finish to go along with two runner-up finishes and the third year pro is aggressively trying to chase down the points leaders with three Countdown races left in 2015. Continue reading John Force Racing–SEMI-FINAL FINISH CAPS SUCCESSFUL WEEKEND FOR B. FORCE →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Dover–Post Race

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
AAA 400
DOVER INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER RACE NOTES & QUOTES
OCTOBER 4, 2015

KEVIN HARVICK, NO. 4 BUDWEISER/JIMMY JOHN’S CHEVROLET SS – Race Winner:
WHAT SORT OF STATEMENT DID THE NO. 4 TEAM MAKE THIS AFTERNOON?
“I’m just so proud of everybody from Stewart-Haas Racing to do everything that we’ve done the last three weeks, really. Obviously, we weren’t in a great position coming it to today. That’s what these guys are made of and that’s what teamwork is all about. I’ve just got to thank everybody from Budweiser, and Jimmy John’s and Chevrolet; it’s the 750th win for them, and everybody who helps us on this car. This is what it’s all about, those big time moments.”

YOU CAN HEAR THE EMOTION IN YOUR VOICE. HOW EMOTIONAL WAS IT FOR YOU BEHIND THE WHEEL IN THOSE LAST FEW LAPS?
“Well, it’s just one of those weekends where the car was really good and they believed. Everybody wins. That’s why there are so great.”

IS THIS TEAM BETTER UNDER PRESSURE?
“I think we’re better than we were last year just because of the experiences and things that we’ve had. I think when we look at everything that’s gone on over the last couple of years, it’s just been a lot of fun. So, it’s just that never quit attitude. That’s what Tony Stewart said when we went to Homestead last year. He said, ‘Whatever you do, do not quit until they throw that checkered flag’”.

THE PAYOFF IS A LOT SWEETER WHEN YOU SURVIVE IT. HAVING SURVIVED THIS, IS YOUR TEAM A LITTLE STRONGER?
“Oh yeah. Anytime you can go through moments like this and gain some momentum and prove to yourself that you can do things like this, there’s no way you can’t be stronger. I’m just do proud of those guys and so proud of our fans and everybody for all their support all week. There it is, stay the course. That’s what he (Tony Stewart) always says. Tony is just one of those guys who always puts everybody before him and that’s really what makes Stewart-Haas what it is. It’s just a lot of fun to be a part of this team.”

Red Horse Racing

Red Horse Racing–Rhino Linings 350

Red Horse Racing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

For the 18th race of the 2015 season, the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series went west to Sin City for the Rhino Linings 350 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. In the single practice held Saturday morning, Timothy Peters was third fastest, while Ben Kennedy was 16th fastest. On Saturday afternoon, teams completed two rounds of knockout single-truck qualifying, with both drivers transferring to the final round. Peters earned the fourth starting position, while Kennedy would start the 146-lap event in ninth. In a nail-biting finish, fuel mileage played a role as the lead trucks ran out in the final laps, while the Red Horse Racing teammates finished strong with Peters in second and Kennedy in third.
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Timothy Peters No. 17
No. 17 Red Horse Racing
Toyota Tundra Continue reading Red Horse Racing–Rhino Linings 350 →

Honda Racing

Honda Racing– TUDOR United SportsCar Championship Petit Le Mans

HPD Racing Report
Saturday, October 3, 2015

TUDOR United SportsCar Championship Petit Le Mans
Circuit: Road Atlanta (2.54-mile road course) Braselton, GA
2014 Winner: Jordan Taylor / Ricky Taylor / Max Angelelli (Wayne Taylor Racing Chevrolet)
Weather: Rain, cool, 53 degrees F

Disappointing Finish to Competitive Season for Michael Shank Racing, Honda
• Crash in rain-plagued race ends Petit Le Mans run
• Honda finishes third in the 2015 manufacturers’ championship

A promising start for the Honda-powered Michael Shank Racing team at the season-ending Petit Le Mans ended in disappointment with a crash in the fourth-hour of the rain-soaked race Saturday at Road Atlanta. Continuing rains and track flooding led to the scheduled 10-hour event being checkered two hours early. Continue reading Honda Racing– TUDOR United SportsCar Championship Petit Le Mans →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–CORVETTE RACING AT ROAD ATLANTA: Great Finishes on Challenging Day

CORVETTE RACING AT ROAD ATLANTA: Great Finishes on Challenging Day
Action Express Racing wins Prototype race and titles; Gavin/Milner third in GTLM

· Barbosa, Fittipaldi take second straight Prototype Driver’s Championship and Tequila Patrón Endurance Cup; win Prototype race with Sebastien Bourdais

· Garcia, Magnussen claim Tequila Patrón North American Endurance Cup in GT Le Mans

· Gavin, Milner bookend season with GTLM podium finishes in No. 4 Corvette C7.R

BRASELTON, Ga. (Oct. 3, 2015) – A damp Petit Le Mans ended Saturday with Corvette Racing and the Corvette Daytona Prototype program claiming titles in the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship. Continue reading Chevy Racing–CORVETTE RACING AT ROAD ATLANTA: Great Finishes on Challenging Day →

Mopar Racing

Mopar Racing–Rain-Shortened Qualifying Presents Challenge for Mopar Contingent at NHRA Keystone Nationals

Rain-Shortened Qualifying Presents Challenge for Mopar Contingent at NHRA Keystone Nationals

Weather conditions hamper Mopar contingent’s qualifying efforts at the 31st annual National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Keystone Nationals near Reading, Pennsylvania
Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) pilots Ron Capps and Jack Beckman qualify their 2015 Dodge Charger R/T Funny Cars in top-three spot for eliminations
All four DSR Mopars sit in the top-five positions for the “NHRA “Countdown to the Championship” following the conclusion of qualifying at Maple Grove Raceway
Allen Johnson looks to improve on third place position in championship points as he qualifies Magneti Marelli HEMI-powered Dodge Dart tenth for eliminations Continue reading Mopar Racing–Rain-Shortened Qualifying Presents Challenge for Mopar Contingent at NHRA Keystone Nationals →

John Force Racing

John Force Racing–HIGHT AND B. FORCE No. 1 AT KEYSTONE NATIONALS

HIGHT AND B. FORCE No. 1 AT KEYSTONE NATIONALS

READING, PA – It was a quick and short day of qualifying at the 31st annual NHRA Keystone Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway. The professional classes were only able to get one qualifying run and two drivers from John Force Racing made the most of their lone opportunity. Brittany Force and the Monster Energy Top Fuel team blasted to the No. 1 spot with career best elapsed time and speed numbers, 3.725 seconds and 331.53 mph. The Auto Club Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car driven by Robert Hight set the standard in Funny Car with track record and personal best times of 3.922 seconds at 329.34 mph. Continue reading John Force Racing–HIGHT AND B. FORCE No. 1 AT KEYSTONE NATIONALS →

Richard Childress Racing

Richard Childress Racing–Hisense 200

NASCAR XFINITY Series
Hisense 200
Dover International Speedway
Saturday, October 3, 2015

Race Highlights:
Austin Dillon finished sixth and was the highest finishing Richard Childress Racing driver in the Hisense 200 at Dover International Speedway. Brendan Gaughan finished 16th, Ty Dillon 28th, and Brian Scott 31st.
Inclement weather canceled NASCAR XFINITY Series qualifying and Richard Childress Racing driver Ty Dillon started fourth, Austin Dillon, fifth, Brian Scott, 12th and Brendan Gaughan, 14th, per the NASCAR rulebook Owner point standings.
Next up for the XFINITY Series is the Drive for the Cure 300 presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Catch all the action live on Friday, October 9 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time on NBC Sports Network, broadcast live on the Performance Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Satellite Radio, channel 90. Continue reading Richard Childress Racing–Hisense 200 →

Summit Racing

Summit Racing–Anderson set for Sunday at Maple Grove following abbreviated qualifying

Anderson set for Sunday at Maple Grove following abbreviated qualifying

READING, Pa., October 3, 2015 – Qualifying for the 31st annual NHRA Keystone Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway was shortened to just one session as pesky moisture simply would not go away. Friday was a complete washout, but one session was squeezed in on Saturday between showers. The Pro Stock field is set for raceday at the third race of six in NHRA’s 2015 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, and with a sunny and dry Sunday in the forecast, Summit Racing’s Greg Anderson is looking to collect a win. Continue reading Summit Racing–Anderson set for Sunday at Maple Grove following abbreviated qualifying →

Summit Racing

Summit Racing–Line has the speed, now wants the win at Maple Grove Raceway

Line has the speed, now wants the win at Maple Grove Raceway

READING, Pa., October 3, 2015 – When qualifying for the 31st annual NHRA Keystone Nationals was cut way, way short, Summit Racing NHRA Pro Stock driver Jason Line didn’t hesitate to shift his focus to making Sunday the best day of the week. Line has two Maple Grove Raceway wins, most recently in 2011, and the goal for Sunday is to get one more at the third race of six in NHRA’s 2015 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship. Continue reading Summit Racing–Line has the speed, now wants the win at Maple Grove Raceway →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevrolet Claims Prototype Engine Manufacturer Championship

Chevrolet Claims Prototype Engine Manufacturer Championship
Second straight TUDOR Championship title for Corvette Daytona Prototype program

BRASELTON, Ga. (Oct. 3, 2015) – Chevrolet captured its second straight Prototype Engine Manufacturer title in the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship today. With seven consecutive victories this season, this year’s championship is the fourth for the Corvette Daytona Prototype since its debut in 2012. Continue reading Chevrolet Claims Prototype Engine Manufacturer Championship →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–IMSA – TUDOR UNITED SPORTSCAR CHAMPIONSHIP

IMSA – TUDOR UNITED SPORTSCAR CHAMPIONSHIP
PETIT LE MANS
ROAD ATLANTA
CORVETTE DRIVER IN-RACE UPDATES
OCT. 3, 2015

ANTONIO GARCIA, NO. 3 CHEVROLET CORVETTE C7.R: “My approach wasn’t quite like surviving; I was going. The car worked really good. All that I couldn’t do in qualifying yesterday I was able to do today. I had good rhythm, and everything seemed to be very good. I took every opportunity I had to pass the 25 BMW, the 62 BMW, and then closed up on Oliver (Gavin) in the 4 Corvette and the 24 BMW. Halfway through that stint, I felt something funny on the rear of the car, and I asked the team if there was something wrong with the pressures. We found out that the nut was loose and we lost track position. Thankfully it didn’t come all the way loose. I went all the way to the back again but was on the move again under green. That’s how good the car was. I was able to catch back up before the alternator belt had to be replaced. It’s good that it happened one-and-a-half hours; it wasn’t so good under green but it was a great job and a really impressive full-service stop by the Corvette Racing team. We barely lost any positions. I don’t know if we have anything for the Porsche but we are competitive with everyone else.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–IMSA – TUDOR UNITED SPORTSCAR CHAMPIONSHIP →