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Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Michigan–Martin Truex, Jr.

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
QUICKEN LOANS 400
MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
JUNE 12, 2015

MARTIN TRUEX, JR. NO. 78 FURNITURE ROW/VISSER PRECISION CHEVROLET SS AND FURNITURE ROW RACING GM, JOE GARONE met with media and discussed the last week’s win at Pocono, the success of a one-car team based in Denver, the possibility of an upcoming rules change, the quest for sponsorship, and more. Full Transcript:

AFTER YOUR WIN AT POCONO, TALK ABOUT HOW IT’S BEEN TO DIGEST THE VICTORY AND HOW YOUR WEEK HAS GONE

TRUEX, JR: “Yeah, it’s definitely been a great week. It’s been a little bit crazy. I’ve been in Michigan trying to do a little bit of vacationing. I generally come up here after Pocono and spend a week fishing. And we’ve got some friends up in Traverse City, Lake Michigan area, and we go up and spend some time there and I do some fishing. I had a good test at Darlington on Wednesday, so I’ve been all over the place. I’ve done a lot of interviews and a lot of different things all week, but it’s been a great week. It’s been awesome just to feel the excitement around the race team to feel kind of a sense of accomplishment that we have this week and I’m just really looking forward to the weekend here at Michigan and to keep this thing going and working towards what we want to do for the last 10 races.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Michigan–Martin Truex, Jr. →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Michigan–Jeff Gordon

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
QUICKEN LOANS 400
MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
JUNE 12, 2015

JEFF GORDON, NO. 24 PANASONIC CHEVROLET SS met with media and discussed his confidence at Michigan, his goal of winning at Kentucky, radio discussions and frustrations last week at Pocono, and more. Full Transcript:
ON RACING AT MICHIGAN:
“This is a track, certainly after how we performed last year, and just a track that I’ve enjoyed over the years a lot; I love the transitions, I love the speeds, I love the big sweeping corners and the challenges that this track presents to a driver. You can move around. And the groove is starting to get wider and wider each time we come here. So, yeah, I definitely have confidence with the type of season that we’ve had so far. It’s great to come to a place like Michigan. We were fast in practice. It looks like we’re going to get a chance to qualify, so I’m looking forward to seeing what kind of laps we can lay down in qualifying and regain that confidence that we need, not just here a Michigan, but everywhere to go out there and compete for wins. The team is working extremely hard to make those improvements and give me what I need to go out there and have confidence. And that’s really, to me, what we’ve been lacking a little bit of. The performance has not quite been there. The confidence has not quite been there. And it all comes together when you have those things. And it doesn’t happen overnight. But, one race can make a huge difference in getting you back there and I think this is definitely a track that can do that for us.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Michigan–Jeff Gordon →

Extreme Speed Motorsports

Extreme Speed Motorsports–Tequila Patrón ESM Completes Le Mans Qualifying

Tequila Patrón ESM
Completes Le Mans
Qualifying

Le Mans, France – June 12, 2015 – Tequila Patrón ESM makes history this weekend as it competes for the first time at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Following Wednesday’s free practice and practice qualifying session, the team improved its pace during Thursday’s final two qualifying sessions. The Florida-based team improved its speed and comfort level with the Ligier JS P2 chassis and the Circuit de la Sarthe en route to 11th and 17th in LMP2 starting positions for the 83rd 24 Hours of Le Mans on Saturday. Continue reading Extreme Speed Motorsports–Tequila Patrón ESM Completes Le Mans Qualifying →

World of Outlaws

World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Announces New Two-Flight Qualifying Program

World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Announces New Two-Flight Qualifying Program
Qualifying format will be in effect for 32-car-or-more fields
CONCORD, N.C. – June 11, 2015 – The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series announced today a new two-flight qualifying format for when there are 32 or more cars competing at an event. The long-planned update comes after months of consultation with team owners and competitors. Continue reading World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Announces New Two-Flight Qualifying Program →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NO. 63 CHEVROLET CORVETTE C7.R WITHDRAWN FROM EVENT AFTER QUALIFYING ACCIDENT

NO. 63 CHEVROLET CORVETTE C7.R WITHDRAWN FROM EVENT AFTER QUALIFYING ACCIDENT

LE MANS, France (June 11, 2015) – The No. 63 Chevrolet Corvette C7.R of Corvette Racing drivers Jan Magnussen, Antonio Garcia and Ryan Briscoe, has been withdrawn from this weekend’s 83rd running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans following an accident during Thursday’s first qualifying session.

A mechanical issue resulted in Magnussen losing control of the car in the Porsche Curves, damaging the front and rear of the Corvette C7.R beyond immediate repair.

After having been helped from the car by the ACO medical crews, Magnussen was sent to the track’s medical center for the standard series of checks. The driver was given the all-clear by the ACO medical staff.

The No. 63 Chevrolet Corvette C7.R is not repairable on-site; this marks the first withdrawal of a Corvette Racing entry at Le Mans.

“We are thankful that Jan has been checked and released by the ACO medical staff,” said Mark Kent, Director of Chevrolet Racing. “We are disappointed that the No. 63 Corvette C7.R will be unable to compete at Le Mans this year. The Corvette Racing team put a lot of work into preparing two C7.Rs for this event, and unfortunately only one will be in the race.”

Gary Scelzi Motorsports

Gary Scelzi Motorsports–Scelzi Drives to Top 10 During David Tarter Memorial After Graduating in Morning

Scelzi Drives to Top 10 During David Tarter Memorial After Graduating in Morning

Inside Line Promotions – CHICO, Calif. (June 11, 2015) – Dominic Scelzi had a busy day last Saturday, which he began as one of four people selected to speak during his high school graduation.

He then hopped on a plane thanks to the help of a family friend and flew north to Chico to tackle the 3rd annual David Tarter Memorial with the King of the West 410 Sprint Car Series at Silver Dollar Speedway. Continue reading Gary Scelzi Motorsports–Scelzi Drives to Top 10 During David Tarter Memorial After Graduating in Morning →

Extreme Speed Motorsports

Extreme Speed Motorsports–Logs First Competitive Laps

Tequila Patrón ESM
Logs First Competitive Laps
at Le Mans

Le Mans, France – June 10, 2015 – Tequila Patron ESM made its race-week debut at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with practice and qualifying Wednesday at the 8.4667-mile (13.6259 km) Circuit de la Sarthe.

In its second race with the Ligier JS P2-Honda and Dunlop-shoed race car, Tequila Patrón ESM made additional strides in performance and development of the new racing machine since the FIA World Endurance Championship’s (FIA WEC) 6 Hours of Spa in May. Less than six weeks ago, the team accepted delivery of the Ligier JS P2 machines, raced at Spa-Francorchamps and is now competing in one of the longest and most challenging endurance races in the world. Continue reading Extreme Speed Motorsports–Logs First Competitive Laps →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–CORVETTE RACING AT LE MANS: Corvette C7.Rs Fifth, Sixth in Opening Qualifying Session

CORVETTE RACING AT LE MANS: Corvette C7.Rs Fifth, Sixth in Opening Qualifying Session
Garcia quickest driver in Daytona/Sebring-winning car; Milner sets time in No. 64 Corvette

LE MANS, France (June 10, 2015) – Following the first qualifying session Wednesday night at the Circuit de La Sarthe, Corvette Racing’s two Chevrolet Corvette C7.Rs sit fifth and sixth on the provisional GTE Pro grid for this weekend’s 83rd running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Antonio Garcia set a best lap of 3:55.963 (129.183 mph) in the No. 63 Corvette C7.R to lead the two-car effort. Continue reading Chevy Racing–CORVETTE RACING AT LE MANS: Corvette C7.Rs Fifth, Sixth in Opening Qualifying Session →

John Force Racing

John Force Racing Eager for New England Nationals

STRONG RACE DAY PERFORMANCES HAVE BRITTANY FORCE EAGER FOR NEW ENGLAND NATIONALS
EPPING, NH (June 10, 2015) — Since Brittany Force added the Monster Energy sponsorship to her Top Fuel dragster she has been running wild on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. The last two races the third year driver has qualified top half, No. 6, and raced deep into the day. With five final round appearances for her career the lone John Force Racing Top Fuel dragster is picking up momentum at the perfect time of the season. Continue reading John Force Racing Eager for New England Nationals →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–MARTIN TRUEX JR., NO. 78 FURNITURE ROW/VISSER PRECISION CHEVROLET SS

MARTIN TRUEX JR., NO. 78 FURNITURE ROW/VISSER PRECISION CHEVROLET SS
JUNE 10, 2015 PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT:

THE MODERATOR: Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to today’s teleconference. We are joined by Martin Truex Jr., driver of the No. 78 Furniture Row/Visser Precision Chevrolet for Furniture Row Racing in the NASCAR Spring Cup series. Truex ended a 69‑race winless drought with a victory at Pocono Raceway last Sunday, all but locking up a spot in the 2015 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup.
Martin, you’re in the midst of a career year. Talk about how much this victory meant to you. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–MARTIN TRUEX JR., NO. 78 FURNITURE ROW/VISSER PRECISION CHEVROLET SS →

Summit Racing

Summit Racing–Summit Racing driver Line seeking first New England Dragway win

Summit Racing driver Line seeking first New England Dragway win

MOORESVILLE, N.C., June 10, 2015 – Last season at the NHRA New England Nationals in Epping, Jason Line was No. 4 in the standings. This year, he is sitting No. 3 and has a serious drive to claim the trophy at one of just five NHRA events where he has so far been winless. This weekend’s event will only be the third opportunity for a driver to win the New England Nationals title, but that doesn’t lower the determination – or the expectations – for Line and the Summit Racing team. Continue reading Summit Racing–Summit Racing driver Line seeking first New England Dragway win →

Summit Racing

Summit Racing–Points leader Anderson riding wave of momentum into New England Nationals

Points leader Anderson riding wave of momentum into New England Nationals

MOORESVILLE, N.C., June 10, 2015 – Just a few days ago, Summit Racing Pro Stock driver Greg Anderson was the guy holding all the marbles at the conclusion of the Summernationals, and this weekend he will be playing for keeps once again at the 3rd annual NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway in scenic Epping, N.H. Anderson, the incoming points leader, will pilot the red Summit Racing Chevrolet Camaro at the 10th event of 24 in the 2015 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. He will be seeking his first New England Dragway win. Continue reading Summit Racing–Points leader Anderson riding wave of momentum into New England Nationals →

Wood Brothers

Wood Brothers Have Fond Memories of NASCAR’s Clown Prince, The Late Jabe Thomas

Wood Brothers Have Fond Memories of NASCAR’s Clown Prince, The Late Jabe Thomas

June 10, 2015

For Len and Eddie Wood, co-owners of the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Fusion that Ryan Blaney will drive this weekend at Michigan International Speedway, the friendships made through the years are something to be cherished.

Among the people who have been close to the Wood family for decades was Jabe Thomas, the retired racer from Christiansburg, Va., who died June 4 at the age of 85.

Thomas was a journeyman racer who moved to the series now known as Sprint Cup after racing Modifieds on some of the same Virginia tracks that the Wood Brothers once raced. Continue reading Wood Brothers Have Fond Memories of NASCAR’s Clown Prince, The Late Jabe Thomas →

Casey Currie

Casey Currie Conquers Baja

Casey Currie Conquers Baja
CORONA, California (June 8, 2015) – Casey Currie knew that committing to running the Baja 500 was going to be more than a challenging race, it was going to be an experience of a lifetime. He and his co-driver, his uncle, John Currie, had set a goal to finish the race and did coming across the line 18th in the Trophy Truck class. Ultimately, Casey, and his crew accomplished what they set out to accomplish and created one of the best memories in his racing career. Continue reading Casey Currie Conquers Baja →

Extreme Speed Motorsports

Extreme Speed Motorsports–Tequila Patrón ESM Ready to Rock at Le Mans

Le Mans, France, – June 8, 2015 – In 1967, John Lennon was the cover story for the debut issue of Rolling Stone. This week, Rolling Stone is the cover story for Tequila Patrón ESM as it makes its first appearance at the 83rd 24 Hours of Le Mans. The 24 Hours of Le Mans is the fourth race of the eight-race FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC). Continue reading Extreme Speed Motorsports–Tequila Patrón ESM Ready to Rock at Le Mans →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–CORVETTE RACING AT LE MANS: Ready for Another Classic

CORVETTE RACING AT LE MANS: Ready for Another Classic
Drivers, crew, engineers focused on earning eighth class win since 2001

· Garcia, Magnussen, Briscoe going for endurance “Triple Crown”

· No. 64 Corvette of Gavin, Milner, Taylor second in class during Test Day

· Second race at Le Mans for Chevrolet Corvette C7.R Continue reading Chevy Racing–CORVETTE RACING AT LE MANS: Ready for Another Classic →

Mopar Racing

Mopar Racing–Successful Drive for Mopar at NHRA Summernationals with Hagan Funny Car National Title Win and Johnson Runner-up Finish in Pro Stock

Successful Drive for Mopar at NHRA Summernationals with Hagan Funny Car National Title Win and Johnson Runner-up Finish in Pro Stock

Defending NHRA world champ Matt Hagan drives Mopar Express Lane Dodge to third win of the year at NHRA Summernationals
Hagan’s win at Englishtown marks seventh trip to winner’s circle for the new 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car in nine events this season
Hagan and the 2015 Mopar Express Lane Dodge Charger R/T back in the Funny Car points lead
Allen Johnson takes “Magneti Marelli Offered by Mopar” Dodge Dart to first final round elimination appearance of the year
Mopar Sportsman competitors earn Super Stock Eliminator nationals title and two class wins Continue reading Mopar Racing–Successful Drive for Mopar at NHRA Summernationals with Hagan Funny Car National Title Win and Johnson Runner-up Finish in Pro Stock →

NHRA

NHRA– Englishtown

Top Fuel — Antron Brown, 3.843 seconds, 318.47 mph def. Brittany Force, 5.398 seconds, 150.16 mph.

Funny Car — Matt Hagan, Dodge Charger, 4.132, 299.53 def. Alexis DeJoria, Toyota Camry, 4.138, 298.40.

Pro Stock — Greg Anderson, Chevy Camaro, 6.504, 214.31 def. Allen Johnson, Dodge Dart, 6.537, 213.87.

Pro Stock Motorcycle — Jerry Savoie, Suzuki, 6.794, 197.71 def. Jim Underdahl, Suzuki, foul.

Pro Modified — Bill Glidden, Ford Mustang, 5.923, 243.24 def. Don Walsh, Chevy Camaro, 5.897, 252.33.

Competition Eliminator — Arnie Martel, Chevy Camaro, 7.732, 160.10 def. Thomas Miller, Chevy S-10, 7.647, 162.86.

Super Stock — Larry Miller, Plymouth Barracuda, 9.800, 132.80 def. Lincoln Morehead, Chevy Camaro, 10.265, 118.85.

Stock Eliminator — Steve Calabro, Chevy Camaro, 10.180, 121.04 def. Eugene Monahan, Pontiac Firebird, 12.165, 107.76.

Super Comp — Tom Stalba, Dragster, 8.868, 166.81 def. Jack Sepanek Jr, Dragster, foul.

Super Gas — Dan Northrop, Chevy Vega, 9.922, 142.67 def. Mac Starks Jr, Chevy Camaro, 9.904, 162.06.

Top Sportsman — Jeff Brooks, Henry J, 6.745, 201.04 def. Michael Cerro, Chevy Corvette, 7.013, 196.02.

Richard Childress Racing

Richard Childress Racing–Pocono 400

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
Pocono 400
Pocono Raceway
June 7, 2015

Race Highlights:
Richard Childress Racing teammates Austin Dillon, Paul Menard and Ryan Newman finished 19th, 31st and 39th, respectively, in the Pocono 400 at Pocono Raceway.
Menard ranks 11th in the Sprint Cup Series championship point standings, trailing current leader Kevin Harvick by 174 points, while Newman ranks 15th and Dillon 24th.
Martin Truex Jr., earned his first win of the 2015 season and was followed to the line by Kevin Harvick, Jimmie Johnson, Joey Logano and Kurt Busch.
The 15th race of the 2015 Sprint Cup Series season is the Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday, June 14, 2015, which is scheduled to be televised live on FOX Sports 1 beginning at 1 p.m. Eastern Time and broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Satellite Radio, channel 90. Continue reading Richard Childress Racing–Pocono 400 →

Richard Childress Racing

Richard Childress Racing–Pocono 400

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
Pocono 400
Pocono Raceway
Sunday, June 7, 2015

Ty Dillon Drives Yuengling Chevrolet SS to 18th-place finish at Brewery’s Home Track

Ty Dillon drove Circle Sport Racing’s No. 33 Yuengling America’s Oldest Brewery Chevrolet SS to an 18th-place finish Sunday afternoon at Pocono Raceway in his third NASCAR Sprint Cup Series start of the 2015 season. The NASCAR XFINITY Series regular qualified 29th on Friday evening but quickly proved his red, white and blue-themed Chevrolet SS was a top-20 race car. He broke into the top-20 on lap 63 and eventually made his way inside the top 10 for a portion of the 160-lap race. A two-tire pit stop gave Dillon the track position he needed as he raced all the way up to seventh place. On the ensuing green-flag run, Dillon reported his No. 33 Chevrolet SS was too tight. He came to pit road on lap 122 for four tires and fuel, but the pit stop was just outside of the team’s pit window. So, a splash of Sunoco fuel came on lap 127 as Dillon was scored 27th. For the remaining 33 laps, Dillon raced back into the top-20 running order looking for a finish of 20th or better. In the end, the 23-year-old rookie driver crossed the finish line 18th, a career high for Dillon in the Sprint Cup Series. He will be behind the wheel of the No. 33 Nexium 24HR Chevrolet SS next weekend in the Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway.

Start – 29 Finish – 18 Laps Led – 0 Points – N/A

TY DILLON QUOTE:
“Our No. 33 Yuengling team worked their tails off this weekend and really learned a lot about this place. We made some progress throughout the weekend and came up with a decent finish. It’s fun racing these Sprint Cup races with Slugger (Labbe, crew chief). I want to thank Yuengling for supporting us this weekend. It was great seeing their group of people today at the race track. We’ll get ready for another Cup race again next weekend in Michigan.”