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CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: Soggy Result in Rolex 24 for Corvette C7.Rs

CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: Soggy Result in Rolex 24 for Corvette C7.Rs
Eventful start to program’s 21stseason of competition

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 27, 2019) – In more than two decades of competition, Corvette Racing has faced its share of adversity and challenging conditions. The championship-winning program experienced the highs and lows of endurance racing Saturday and Sunday in a soggy start to the 2019 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Continue reading CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: Soggy Result in Rolex 24 for Corvette C7.Rs

Chevy Racing–Daytona 24 Hours–First Half

IMSA WEATHERTECH SPORTSCAR CHAMPIONSHIP
ROLEX 24 AT DAYTONA
CORVETTE RACING DRIVER QUOTES – Halfway Update
JANUARY 27, 2019

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.(Jan. 27, 2019) – Halfway through the Rolex 24 At Daytona, Corvette Racing’s No. 4 Chevrolet Corvette C7.Rs remained in the thick of a back-and-forth battle for the lead in the GT Le Mans (GTLM) category of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Continue reading Chevy Racing–Daytona 24 Hours–First Half

Chevy Racing–Daytona 24 Hours–First 6 Hours

IMSA WEATHERTECH SPORTSCAR CHAMPIONSHIP
ROLEX 24 AT DAYTONA
CORVETTE RACING DRIVER QUOTES – FIRST SIX HOURS
JANUARY 26, 2019

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 26, 2019) – Corvette Racing’s No. 4 Mobil 1/SiriusXM Chevrolet Corvette C7.R worked its way from ninth to the front of the GT Le Mans (GTLM) field in the first six hours of the Rolex 24 At Daytona on Saturday.

Oliver Gavin, who started in the No. 4 Corvette, was back behind the wheel after the quarter mark of the opening race of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship at Daytona International Speedway. The trio of Gavin, Tommy Milner and Marcel Fässler cycled through the first six hours, and their Corvette was one of six entries on the GTLM lead lap. Continue reading Chevy Racing–Daytona 24 Hours–First 6 Hours

Champion Corvette Racers Design Unique Drivers Series Models

Champion Corvette Racers Design Unique Drivers Series Models
Special edition vehicles honor winning Corvette Racing drivers with four distinctive appearances

DAYTONA, Fla. — Chevrolet today introduced the 2019 Corvette Drivers Series special edition Grand Sport models designed in collaboration with the Corvette Racing team.

Each of the four versions has a specific exterior color and unique graphics package inspired by Corvette Racing drivers Tommy Milner, Oliver Gavin, Jan Magnussen and Antonio Garcia. Continue reading Champion Corvette Racers Design Unique Drivers Series Models

CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: Front-Row GTLM Start

CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: Front-Row GTLM Start
for Magnussen, No. 3 Corvette
Gavin within 0.6 seconds of teammate in hard-fought Rolex 24 qualifying

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 24, 2019) – Corvette Racing’s Jan Magnussen qualified second Thursday in GT Le Mans (GTLM) for Saturday’s Rolex 24 At Daytona ahead of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s opening race.

Driving with Antonio Garcia and Mike Rockenfeller, Magnussen set a lap of 1:42.583 (124.927 mph) in the No. 3 Mobil 1/SiriusXM Chevrolet Corvette C7.R. Magnussen and Garcia won the 2017 and 2018 GTLM Driver’s championships and were victorious at the Rolex 24 in 2015. Continue reading CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: Front-Row GTLM Start

Chevy Racing–Daytona Preseason–Tad Geschickter

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
PRE-SEASON MEDIA AVAILABILITY
JTG DAUGHERTY RACING
TEAM CHEVY PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
JANUARY 23, 2019

JTG DAUGHERTY RACING TEAM CO-OWNER TAD GESCHICKTER, CAMARO ZL1 DRIVER’S RYAN PREECE AND CHRIS BUESCHER, met with members of the media at the NASCAR Hall of Fame to discuss their new marketing plan for 2019, discuss the new aero package, talk about what 2019 holds for the team overall and many other topics. Selected Quotes from today’s press conference and media scrums: Continue reading Chevy Racing–Daytona Preseason–Tad Geschickter

CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: By the Numbers

CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: By the Numbers

DETROIT (Jan. 23, 2019) – Corvette Racing begins its 21st season of competition this weekend with the Rolex 24 At Daytona to start the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. To mark the occasion, here are some facts and figures on the team’s history at both Daytona and as a whole.

• 0.034: As in seconds – the winning margin of victory in Corvette Racing’s 1-2 finish at the 2016 Rolex 24. It is the closest finish in race history. Continue reading CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: By the Numbers

Chevy Racing–Daytona Preseason–Alan Gustafson

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
PRE-SEASON MEDIA AVAILABILITY
HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS
TEAM CHEVY PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
JANUARY 22, 2019

Alan Gustafson, crew chief, No. 9 Camaro ZL1, Greg Ives, crew chief, No. 88 Camaro ZL1, Chad Knaus, crew chief, No. 24 Camaro ZL1 and Kevin Meendering, crew chief, No. 48 Camaro ZL1, met with members of the media today at the Hendrick Motorsports campus. Selected quotes: Continue reading Chevy Racing–Daytona Preseason–Alan Gustafson

Chevy Racing–Daytona Preseason–William Byron

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
PRE-SEASON MEDIA AVAILABILITY
HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
JANUARY 22, 2019

WILLIAM BYRON, NO. 24 AXALTA/LIBERTY UNIVERSITY CAMARO ZL1 selected quotes from Hendrick Motorsports media availability:

WHAT IS ON YOUR RACING BUCKET LIST?
“Chili Bowl, Rolex 24 Hour and an IndyCar race. But honestly just focused on NASCAR right now. That is what I grew up wanting to do, and that’s all I care about right now.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–Daytona Preseason–William Byron

CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: Start of Third Decade and Another Title Defense

CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: Start of Third Decade and Another Title Defense
GTLM championship program aims for fourth Rolex 24 victory

• Corvette Racing starting challenge for fourth straight GTLM championship
• All six Corvette C7.R drivers with victories at Daytona
• Chevrolet most successful manufacturer at World Center of Racing
• Multiple locations for Chevrolet fans to learn more about production models Continue reading CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: Start of Third Decade and Another Title Defense

CHEVROLET CAMARO SS CARRIES TYLER REDDICK TO CHAMPIONSHIP VICTORY

CHEVROLET CAMARO SS CARRIES TYLER REDDICK TO CHAMPIONSHIP VICTORY

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (November 17, 2018) – Tyler Reddick, driver of the No. 9 BurgerFi Chevrolet Camaro SS, claimed the 2018 NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) driver championship with a victory in the season-finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. His title, the first for Reddick and third in the past five seasons for JR Motorsport co-owners Kelley Earnhardt Miller and Dale Earnhardt, Jr., marks Chevrolet’s 20th Driver’s Championship since the inception of the series in 1982.

“Congratulations to Tyler Reddick and the No. 9 Camaro SS on earning his first NASCAR Xfinity Series championship,” said Jim Campbell, U.S. Vice President of Performance Vehicles and Motorsports. “Tyler and his team made a big statement winning the season-opening race at Daytona. They made the most of their spot in the Playoffs and were able to capitalize when it counted most to earn a title in one of NASCAR’s most competitive divisions.” Continue reading CHEVROLET CAMARO SS CARRIES TYLER REDDICK TO CHAMPIONSHIP VICTORY

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Homestead–Post Race

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
FORD ECOBOOST 400
HOMESTEAD-MIAMI SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY POST RACE NOTES AND QUOTES
NOVEMBER 18, 2018

TOP TEAM CHEVY UNOFFICIAL RACE RESULTS:
POS. DRIVER
7TH CHASE ELLIOTT, NO. 9 NAPA AUTO PARTS CAMARO ZL1
11TH AUSTIN DILLON, NO. 3 DOW UCON CAMARO ZL1
13TH KYLE LARSON, NO. 42 CREDIT ONE BANK/DC SOLAR CAMARO ZL1
14TH JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S ROOKIE THROWBACK CAMARO ZL1
15TH RYAN NEWMAN, NO. 31 E-Z-GO CAMARO ZL1

TOP FIVE UNOFFICIAL RACE RESULTS:
POS. DRIVER
1ST Joey Logano (Ford)
2nd Martin Truex, Jr. (Toyota)
3rd Kevin Harvick (Ford)
4th Kyle Busch (Toyota)
5TH Brad Keselowski (Ford)

TOP FOUR UNOFFICIAL 2018 CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS:
POS. DRIVER
1ST Joey Logano (Ford)
2nd Martin Truex, Jr. (Toyota)
3rd Kevin Harvick (Ford)
4th Kyle Busch (Toyota) Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Homestead–Post Race

CORVETTE RACING AT SHANGHAI: All Set for China Race Debut

CORVETTE RACING AT SHANGHAI: All Set for China Race Debut
Gavin, Milner pleased with progression of Redline Corvette C7.R

SHANGHAI (Nov. 17, 2018) – Data collection and continued familiarization continued to be the name of the game for Corvette Racing at the SAIC International Circuit in Shanghai on Saturday ahead of the FIA World Endurance Championship’s Six Hours of Shanghai.

Both Oliver Gavin and Tommy Milner expressed confidence and were pleased with the progression of Corvette Racing’s No. 64 Redline/Mobil 1 Chevrolet Corvette C7.R during the last two days, including dry running Saturday for the final practice and GTE Pro qualifying Saturday. Continue reading CORVETTE RACING AT SHANGHAI: All Set for China Race Debut

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Homestead–Jim Campbell

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
FORD ECOBOOST 400
HOMESTEAD-MIAMI SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY OEM PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
NOVEMBER 17, 2018

JIM CAMPBELL, CHEVROLET U.S. VICE PRESIDENT OF PERFORMANCE VEHICLES AND MOTORSPORTS, met with members of the media as part of an OEM panel at Homestead-Miami Speedway to discuss the 2018 and a myriad of other topics. Transcript: Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Homestead–Jim Campbell

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Homestead Qualifying

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
FORD ECOBOOST 400
HOMESTEAD-MIAMI SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY QUALIFYING NOTES AND QUOTES
NOVEMBER 16, 2018

TOP TEAM CHEVY UNOFFICIAL QUALIFYING RESULTS:
POS. DRIVER
8TH RYAN NEWMAN, NO. 31 E-Z-GO CAMARO ZL1
11TH KYLE LARSON, NO. 42 CREDIT ONE BANK/DC SOLAR CAMARO ZL1
13TH ALEX BOWMAN, NO. 88 AXALTA CAMARO ZL1
14TH CHASE ELLIOTT, NO. 9 NAPA AUTO PARTS CAMARO ZL1
16TH AUSTIN DILLON, NO. 3 DOW UCON CAMARO ZL1

TOP FIVE UNOFFICIAL QUALIFYING RESULTS:
POS. DRIVER
1ST Denny Hamlin (Toyota)
2nd Kyle Busch (Toyota)
3rd Martin Truex, Jr. (Toyota)
4TH Brad Keselowski (Ford)
5TH Joey Logano (Ford) Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Homestead Qualifying

Chevrolet Earns Ninth NASCAR Truck Series Manufacturer Championship

Chevrolet Earns Ninth NASCAR Truck Series Manufacturer Championship

DETROIT – (November 16, 2018) – With the completion of qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season-finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Chevrolet has clinched the 2018 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) manufacturer championship. This is the ninth time in NCWTS history that Chevrolet has captured this prestigious honor.

Silverado has powered Chevrolet drivers in the NCWTS since the series’ inception in 1995 and has now earned the Bowtie Brand nine manufacturer championships and over 230 victories. Continue reading Chevrolet Earns Ninth NASCAR Truck Series Manufacturer Championship

William Byron Earns 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Rookie of the Year Honors

William Byron Earns 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Rookie of the Year Honors

Byron Becomes the 18th Chevrolet Powered Driver to Win the Award in NASCAR’s Modern Era
DETROIT – (November 15, 2018) – William Byron, driver of the No. 24 Camaro ZL1 clinched the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Rookie of the Year award with a ninth-place finish in the penultimate race of the season at ISM Raceway. Byron becomes the 18th different Chevrolet powered driver to win the award in NASCAR’s Modern Era (since 1972) joining recognizable names like Elliott, Larson and Gordon. Continue reading William Byron Earns 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Rookie of the Year Honors

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Homestead Advance

TEAM CHEVY ADVANCE
FORD ECOBOOST 400
HOMESTEAD-MIAMI SPEEDWAY
HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA
NOVEMBER 18, 2018

BOWTIE BULLETS
CHEVY AT HOMESTEAD: Chevrolet has gone to victory lane at Homestead-Miami Speedway five times in the 19 races that have been held at the 1.5-mile track with three different nameplates (Monte Carlo, Impala, SS). Since Homestead-Miami Speedway became the season-finale race in 2002, Chevrolet has celebrated 10 driver championships and 13 manufacturer titles – more than any other manufacturer. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Homestead Advance

Chevrolet Wins NHRA Manufacturers Cup for Record-Extending 23rd Time

Chevrolet Wins NHRA Manufacturers Cup for Record-Extending 23rd Time
Drivers of the Chevrolet Camaro SS, COPO Camaro contribute mightily to success

DETROIT (Nov. 12, 2018) – For the second consecutive year, fourth time in the past five years and record-extending 23rd time, Chevrolet is the top manufacturer on the drag strip.

Chevy Racing was awarded the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Manufacturers Cup during the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony Nov. 12 in Hollywood, California. Chevrolet first earned the award in 1966, and no other manufacturer has won it more times. Continue reading Chevrolet Wins NHRA Manufacturers Cup for Record-Extending 23rd Time