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Richard Childress Racing

Richard Childress Racing–Daytona 500

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
Daytona 500
Daytona International Speedway
February 22, 2015

Race Highlights:
Richard Childress Racing teammates Austin Dillon, Paul Menard and Ryan Newman finished 14th, 25th, and 38th, respectively.
Austin Dillon ranks 14th in the Sprint Cup Series championship point standings, trailing current leader Joey Logano by 17 points, while Paul Menard ranks 22nd and Ryan Newman ranks 34th.
Joey Logano earned his first Daytona 500 win and was followed to the finish line by Kevin Harvick, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Denny Hamlin and Jimmie Johnson.
The second race in the 2015 Sprint Cup Series is the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday, March 1, 2015, which is scheduled to be televised live on FOX beginning at 1 p.m. Eastern Time and broadcast live on the Performance Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Satellite Radio, channel 90. Continue reading Richard Childress Racing–Daytona 500 →

Mopar Racing

Mopar Racing–Hagan and New 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger Undefeated in 2015 NHRA Season

Hagan and New 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger Undefeated in 2015 NHRA Season;
No.1 Qualifier Dominates with another Three-Second Run to Earn Phoenix Title

· Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) driver Hagan and new 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger Funny Car remain undefeated in 2015 by earning second win of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) season
· No.1 Qualifier Hagan adds another three-second pass, runs second fastest speed in Funny Car history at 324.83 mile per hour run to win Phoenix title
· Hagan’s elimination round win streak extends to 12 dating back to final race of the 2014 NHRA season in Pomona when he won Funny Car World Championship title
· Johnson sees his Phoenix Pro Stock title defense come to an end in the quarterfinals Continue reading Mopar Racing–Hagan and New 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger Undefeated in 2015 NHRA Season →

Summit Racing

Summit Racing–Anderson Encouraged by Round Win and Supportive Team

Anderson Encouraged by Round Win and Supportive Team

CHANDLER, Ariz., February 22, 2015 – The Summit Racing team will be burning the midnight oil between the 31st annual CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park and the next race on the tour, the NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville. Encouraged by progressive steps seen in Phoenix at this weekend’s event – the second of the 2015 season of NHRA’s Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, Greg Anderson and his Summit Racing Chevrolet Camaro team are keeping their noses to the grindstone as they prepare for a strong push for the remainder of the year. Continue reading Summit Racing–Anderson Encouraged by Round Win and Supportive Team →

Summit Racing

Summit Racing–Line’s Competent Summit Racing Camaro Heading to Gainesville

Line’s Competent Summit Racing Camaro Heading to Gainesville

CHANDLER, Ariz., February 22, 2015 – The second race of 24 in NHRA’s 2015 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series is in the books, and Summit Racing Pro Stock driver Jason Line was hoping to continue his win streak after scoring the title at the first race of the season two weeks ago. Unfortunately, a second straight victory was not in the cards. Team Summit, however, is formulating a plan to continue an upward climb as they depart the 31st annual CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals and Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park near Phoenix. Continue reading Summit Racing–Line’s Competent Summit Racing Camaro Heading to Gainesville →

John Force Racing

John Force Racing– 31st annual CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals

TEAM JFR RACE REPORT
2nd of 24 races in the NHRA Mello Yello Series

31st annual CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals
Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park
Chandler, Ariz.
February 22, 2015
Photo credit to Ron Lewis/Auto Club for media use only
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Final round results from Sunday’s 31st annual CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, second race in the 2015 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series:
FUNNY CAR –Matt Hagan, Christiansburg, Va., MOPAR Express Lane/Rocky Boots Dodge Charger R/T, 3.975, 324.83 mph, def. Del Worsham, Villa Park, Calif., DHL Toyota, 4.010, 318.17 mph.
TOP FUEL – Tony Schumacher, Austin, Tex., US Army dragster, 3.720, 326.56 mph def. Doug Kalitta, Ypsilanti, Mich., Mac Tools dragster, 3.758, 325.14 mph.
PRO STOCK – Rodger Brogdon, Tomball, Tex., Rooftec Chevrolet Camaro, 6.560, 211.49 mph def. Erica Enders-Stevens, New Orleans, La., Elite Racing Chevrolet Camaro , 6.640, 205.51 mph Continue reading John Force Racing– 31st annual CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals →

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

KEVIN HARVICK FINISHES IN SECOND PLACE IN DAYTONA 500
Jeff Gordon Leads Most Laps, Gets Caught Up in Last-Lap Wreck

(DAYTONA, Fla., February 22, 2015) – Defending series champion Kevin Harvick, driver of the No. 4 Budweiser/Jimmy John’s Chevrolet SS, finished in second place to lead six Team Chevy drivers in the top 10 in the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on Sunday. Dale Earnhardt Jr. (No. 88 Nationwide Chevrolet SS), the defending race champion, was third. The race ended under caution. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Daytona 500 Post Race →

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 →