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Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Daytona 500 Post Race

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
DAYTONA 500
DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER POST RACE PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
FEBRUARY 22, 2015

KYLE LARSON, NO. 42 TARGET CHEVROLET SS – FINISHED 34TH
ON THE DAY
“It was a pretty eventful race. I spent the first 80 or so laps, just riding. And then we came down pit for green flag stops. My shifter had broken; and I couldn’t find my shifter and just got confused on pit road and missed my pit box and then sped leaving; so we got down a lap. I was able to get my lap back and we raced hard and then was in 12th or 15th and just got turned off (Turn) 2. But we were all just racing hard there on the last laps. That’s how this racing goes.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Daytona 500 Post Race →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Daytona 500–Kevin Harvick

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
DAYTONA SPEEDWEEKS
DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
FEBRUARY 22, 2015

KEVIN HARVICK, NO. 4 BUDWEISER/JIMMY JOHN’S CHEVROLET SS met with media and discussed the SAFER barrier issue, Kyle Busch’s injury, varying conditions surrounding today’s race such as weather temperatures, race day routines, momentum carried over from 2014, and more. Full Transcript:
GIVE US A SUMMARY OF YOUR OFF-SEASON, AND HOW YOU FEEL GOING INTO TODAY’S GREAT RACE
“I’m excited that today is finally here. It seems like you put in a lot of time out of the race car and a lot of things going on with the New Year and sponsorships and production days; so it’s been a busy off-season trying to get our offices and everything moved to Charlotte. So, I’m just excited to be here and heck, I race the car for a living so, things could be a lot worse. I’m looking forward to having the opportunity to hopefully try and put our name on that trophy again at the end of the day.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Daytona 500–Kevin Harvick →

Richard Childress Racing

Richard Childress Racing–Alert Today Florida 300

NASCAR XFINITY Series
Alert Today Florida 300
Daytona International Speedway
February 21, 2015

Race Highlights:
Austin Dillon captured the Alert Today Florida 300 pole position and was the highest qualifying Richard Childress Racing driver at Daytona International Speedway. Brendan Gaughan qualified fourth, followed by Brian Scott in the 15th position and Ty Dillon 34th.
Ty Dillon finished third, Austin Dillon fourth, Brian Scott 25th and Brendan Gaughan 29th.
Ryan Reed earned hi Continue reading Richard Childress Racing–Alert Today Florida 300 →

Chevrolet Racing

Summit Racing–Anderson Positioned Well for Successful Sunday in Phoenix

Anderson Positioned Well for Successful Sunday in Phoenix

CHANDLER, Ariz., February 21, 2015 – Greg Anderson and the white Summit Racing Chevrolet Camaro made important moves during qualifying for the 31st annual CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in preparation for a healthy raceday for Team Summit, and the 2003 Phoenix winner is eager to get the show on the road and challenge for the 75th national event win of his career. Continue reading Summit Racing–Anderson Positioned Well for Successful Sunday in Phoenix →

Summit Racing

Summit Racing–Line Consistent with Phoenix Raceday on the Horizon

Line Consistent with Phoenix Raceday on the Horizon

CHANDLER, Ariz., February 21, 2015 – Summit Racing NHRA Pro Stock driver Jason Line was a heavy hitter on the first day of qualifying for the 31st annual CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, and on Saturday he was in no mood to lie down. Back at it, the driver of the blue Summit Racing Chevrolet Camaro continued a consistent showing and picked up a bonus point en route to settling into the No. 6 position in the final qualifying order. Line will race another KB Racing powered driver, Vincent Nobile, in the first round of eliminations on Sunday. Continue reading Summit Racing–Line Consistent with Phoenix Raceday on the Horizon →

Chevrolet Racing

Mopar Racing–Hagan Drives New 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger to First No. 1 Qualifier with Three Second Run at Phoenix

Hagan Drives New 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger to First No. 1 Qualifier with Three Second Run at Phoenix

· DSR pilot Hagan drives the 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger to its first No.1 Qualifier position and its first official sub-four second pass at NHRA Nationals near Phoenix
· Hagan sets track record and fifth quickest run in Funny Car history with 3.978 second / 320.28 mile per hour run in new 2015 Mopar Express Lane Dodge Charger R/T on final qualifying lap
· Tommy Johnson Jr. rounds out top five in qualifying to battle DSR Mopar teammate Jeff Beckman in first round of eliminations
· Capps looking for another trip to a final elimination showdown in his new Dodge Charger R/T
· Allen Johnson to defend Phoenix Pro Stock title win from fourth place spot on ladder with the “Magneti Marelli Quality Auto Parts Offered by Mopar” Dodge Dart Continue reading Mopar Racing–Hagan Drives New 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger to First No. 1 Qualifier with Three Second Run at Phoenix →

John Force Racing

John Force Racing–COURTNEY FORCE No. 2 HEADED INTO SUNDAY

COURTNEY FORCE No. 2 HEADED INTO SUNDAY
J. Force and Hight Square Off in First Round Match-up
CHANDLER, AZ – The final day of qualifying at the 31st annual CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals saw incredibly quick times in Funny Car and further established the class as one of the most competitive in recent memory. Courtney Force’s 3.996 second pass on Friday was bumped back one spot by Matt Hagan’s 3.978 second run (fifth quickest run in history). Teammates John Force and Robert Hight will square off in an intra-team first round match-up as both drivers were quick and consistent but still wound up No. 7 and No. 10 respectively.
Courtney and her Traxxas Chevrolet Ca Continue reading John Force Racing–COURTNEY FORCE No. 2 HEADED INTO SUNDAY →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Regan Smith

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
DAYTONA SPEEDWEEKS
DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
FEBRUARY 21, 2015

REGAN SMITH, INTERN DRIVER OF THE NO. 41 HAAS-AUTOMATION CHEVROLET SS met with media and discussed the preparation involved to drive in both the Xfinity and Cup races this weekend, making the most of the opportunity, learning the draft in the Cup car, team expectations, and more. Full Transcript: Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Regan Smith →

Summit Racing

Summit Racing–Line Leads Team Summit in Early Phoenix Qualifying

Line Leads Team Summit in Early Phoenix Qualifying

CHANDLER, Ariz., February 20, 2015 – Winternationals victor Jason Line powered his Summit Racing Chevrolet Camaro to the top half of the field on the first day of qualifying for the 31st annual CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals, and the 2012 Phoenix winner is staying late and doing his homework to secure the best qualifying position possible before the field is set. Line, of Mooresville, N.C., is currently situated in the No. 6 spot at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park with two sessions to go on Saturday. Continue reading Summit Racing–Line Leads Team Summit in Early Phoenix Qualifying →

John Force Racing

Mopar Racing–New 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger Has Hagan and DSR Teammates Optimistic at Wild Horse Pass; Allen Johnson Looks to Defend Phoenix Pro Stock Title in a Dodge Dart

New 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger Has Hagan and DSR Teammates Optimistic at Wild Horse Pass;
Allen Johnson Looks to Defend Phoenix Pro Stock Title in a Dodge Dart

· Mopar drivers are back in the saddle for the second event of the 2015 National Hot Rod Association season at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park
· Hagan riding high into Phoenix with the new 2015 Mopar Express Lane Dodge Charger R/T atop the Funny Car standings after a win in its inaugural race
· Allen Johnson looks to defend last year’s Pro Stock title win with the “Magneti Marelli Quality Auto Parts Offered by Mopar” Dodge Dart Pro Stock
· Don Schumacher Racing teammates Capps and Beckman both working for fourth Funny Car title wins at Phoenix Continue reading Mopar Racing–New 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger Has Hagan and DSR Teammates Optimistic at Wild Horse Pass; Allen Johnson Looks to Defend Phoenix Pro Stock Title in a Dodge Dart →

John Force Racing

John Force Racing–COURTNEY FORCE DRIVES TRAXXAS CHEVY TO TOP FRIDAY

COURTNEY FORCE DRIVES TRAXXAS CHEVY TO TOP FRIDAY
CHANDLER, AZ – Courtney Force came into the 31st annual CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park and on the first day of qualifying did exactly what she needed to do to continue her qualifying efforts from the Circle K Winternationals in Pomona. The 26-year-old Traxxas Chevrolet Camaro SS driver raced to the top of the field for the second race in a row and will have to compete in two rounds of qualifying on Saturday to determine if she will keep that spot. Continue reading John Force Racing–COURTNEY FORCE DRIVES TRAXXAS CHEVY TO TOP FRIDAY →

Wood Brothers

Wood Brothers Racing– Strong Sixth-Place Duel Run Earns Blaney, Motorcraft/Quick Lane Team A Daytona 500 Starting Spot

Strong Sixth-Place Duel Run Earns Blaney, Motorcraft/Quick Lane Team A Daytona 500 Starting Spot

February 20, 2015

With the pressure to qualify their way into the Daytona 500 squarely on their shoulders, rookies Ryan Blaney and his crew chief Jeremy Bullins responded like veterans in Thursday’s Budweiser Duel at Daytona International Speedway and raced their way to a starting spot in the Daytona 500. Continue reading Wood Brothers Racing– Strong Sixth-Place Duel Run Earns Blaney, Motorcraft/Quick Lane Team A Daytona 500 Starting Spot →

Richard Childress Racing

Richard Childress Racing–Duel No. 1

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
Duel No. 1
Daytona International Speedway
Thursday, February 19, 2015

Ty Dillon Qualifies for First Career Daytona 500
Needing to race his way into the Daytona 500, Ty Dillon drove the No. 33 Cheerios/Kroger Chevrolet SS to a 16th-place finish in Duel No. 1 Thursday night at Daytona International Speedway, locking himself into the Great American Race. Starting fourth, Dillon slipped to the middle of the pack at the beginning of the race. The 22-year-old rookie radioed he was struggling to keep pace when exiting the corners, which prompted crew chief Todd Parrott to call Dillon to pit road on lap 17 for fuel and two tires to improve the car’s handling. Following the stop, Dillon remained in the draft and hovered around the middle of the pack. A minor issue forced Dillon to pit road on lap 51 when he was involved in an on-track incident. The damage was minimal and Dillon returned to the race track to finish the 60-lap qualifying race. In the end, the No. 33 Chevrolet charged to the checkered flag and finished 16th, locking Dillon into the 57th running of the Daytona 500. Continue reading Richard Childress Racing–Duel No. 1 →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Budweiser Duel Post Race

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
BUDWEISER DUEL AT DAYTONA QUALIFYING RACES
DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPTS
FEBRUARY 19, 2015

JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S CHEVROLET SS – DUEL #2 RACE WINNER
CHAD KNAUS, CREW CHIEF, NO. 48 LOWE’S CHEVROLET SS

THE MODERATOR: We’ve been joined by Chad Knaus.
Chad, another strong performance by the team tonight to earn the victory. Strong night for Hendrick Motorsports. I believe on Sunday they will wind up first, second and third. Talk a little bit about the race tonight and really your outlook for Sunday. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Budweiser Duel Post Race →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Budweiser Duel–Post Race Comments

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
BUDWEISER DUEL #2 AT DAYTONA
DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER NOTES & QUOTES
FEBRUARY 19, 2015

ALEX BOWMAN, NO. 7 TOY STATE/NIKKO RC CHEVROLET SS – Involved in a multi-car accident on lap 36
ANY IDEA WHERE THIS PUTS YOU FOR TRYING TO MAKE THE (DAYTONA) 500?
“I have no idea. I’m just really thankful for Nikko RC and Toy State and everybody at TBR (Tommy Baldwin Racing) for having faith in me and being part of Team Chevy. We had the fastest car I’ve ever had here. It’s my own fault. We caught the No. 11 (Denny Hamlin) there and I tried to go to the outside of him and the No. 19 (Carl Edwards) was behind me so obviously the No. 19 went with his teammate. I was hung out, got shuffled to the back and shouldn’t have been there to begin with. I take responsibility on that one. That is my fault. I shouldn’t have been there, but hopefully we are still in the show. If not we will get them at Atlanta.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Budweiser Duel–Post Race Comments →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Budweiser Duels–Jimmie Johnson

JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S CHEVROLET SS – Budweiser Duel #2 Winner

WHAT A PERFECT NIGHT IT WAS FOR THE 48/88 SHOP YOU BOTH GET A WIN TONIGHT WHAT DOES THIS DO FOR YOUR MORALE, THE TEAM GOING INTO THE BIG RACE ON SUNDAY?
“It’s huge. To have the week we have had with the front row being secured, the wins tonight, it has been a great start to Speedweeks. I just have to say thank you to everybody at Hendrick Motorsports for their hard work. Thank you to my great sponsor Lowe’s. This is our 14th season together. I just wish my family was here, wish my girls were here. They will be here tomorrow. Just a fun day, what a race car, this thing is bad fast. Looking forward to Sunday’s race.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Budweiser Duels–Jimmie Johnson →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Budweiser Duel–Post Race

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
BUDWEISER DUEL #1 AT DAYTONA
DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER NOTES & QUOTES
FEBRUARY 19, 2015

CASEY MEARS, NO. 13 GEICO CHEVROLET SS – SIDELINED WITH ENGINE FAILURE
CAN YOU SUM UP YOUR FEELINGS RIGHT NOW?
“No. There are so many things that are so cool about this race track yet there are so many things that are out of your control. When we have something like this happen, it’s difficult. I don’t know. It doesn’t look good obviously. I’m guessing we’re going home unless something major happens in the second race or in this one. I don’t even know what to say. It rips your heart out. We’re so good at these places yet these are the places where anything can happen, and ‘anything’ happened tonight. All we can do is hope and pray that things fall badly for other people. You don’t want that to happen either. This is a great group of guys and unfortunately I’ve been through this in the same scenario but this doesn’t make us better at it. There’s a lot of year left. Hopefully something crazy happens and we get in.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Budweiser Duel–Post Race →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Budweiser Duel– Dale Earnhardt Jr.

DALE EARNHARDT, JR., NO. 88 NATIONWIDE CHEVROLET SS – Budweiser Duel #1 Winner

YOU WIN THIS WITH YOUR NEW CREW CHIEF GREG IVES THAT HAS TO FEEL GREAT FOR YOU AND THIS TEAM:
“Yeah it does. We have had a great car all week. I’m so glad to be able to get through the Duel in one piece because I know how good this race car is. We have a couple more practices to go through and try to stay out of trouble during those and put this thing on the grid. We are going to have a fun day on Sunday. We had to do a lot of blocking there at the end, but those guys were mounting some pretty hard charges. We made a lot of good moves tonight because the car is so good. TJ Majors (spotter) deserves a ton of credit for helping us win that race tonight. He called a great spotting job up on top of the hill there. He gave me all the information I needed to make the moves I needed to kind of keep them guys behind me. It was hard to keep them all back there they were stacking up.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Budweiser Duel– Dale Earnhardt Jr. →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Dale Earnhardt Jr.

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
DAYTONA SPEEDWEEKS
DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
FEBRUARY 18, 2015

DALE EARNHARDT JR., NO. 88 NATIONWIDE CHEVROLET SS met with media and discussed the adjusted qualifying format for the Truck Series and NXS Series, the 14th anniversary of the loss of his father, Dale Earnhardt, on being the defending Daytona 500 winner, his new crew chief, Greg Ives, and more. Full Transcript: Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Dale Earnhardt Jr. →

Summit Racing

Summit Racing–Line Once More Bringing the Heat to Phoenix

Line Once More Bringing the Heat to Phoenix

MOORESVILLE, N.C., February 18, 2015 – Summit Racing’s Jason Line started the 2015 season of NHRA’s Mello Yello Drag Racing Series on a serious high note. That’s nothing new, however, for the now 36-time NHRA Pro stock winner. Just last year, the two-time Pro Stock world champ kicked off the season with a win at the NHRA Winternationals, and this year he went ahead and replicated the fine feat with a decisive victory to leave Pomona with the points lead. Line will arrive in Phoenix for the 31st annual CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals with one hot race car and a deep desire to stay on top. Continue reading Summit Racing–Line Once More Bringing the Heat to Phoenix →