NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
BASS PRO SHOPS NRA NIGHT RACE
BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY RACE NOTES AND QUOTES
AUGUST 21, 2016

KEVIN HARVICK PUTS CHEVROLET IN VICTORY LANE AT BRISTOL
Team Chevy Takes Five of Top-10 in Thunder Valley

BRISTOL, Tenn. – (August 21, 2016) – Kevin Harvick drove his No. 4 Busch Beer Chevy SS to victory in the 500-lap/266.5-mile battle in the rain-plagued Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway to earn his 33rd NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victory. This is the 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion’s second win at the 0.5-mile concrete oval and second victory thus far this season. Continue reading KEVIN HARVICK PUTS CHEVROLET IN VICTORY LANE AT BRISTOL →

CHEVROLET RACING IN NATIONAL HOT ROD ASSOCIATION
LUCAS OIL NHRA NATIONALS
BRAINERD INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY AT BRAINERD, MINNESOTA
AUG. 21, 2016

Chevrolet Racing Grabs Top Fuel and Pro Stock Victories

• Brittany Force records third win of season in Monster Energy Chevrolet dragster
• Drew Skillman earns second Pro Stock victory in Ray Skillman Chevrolet Camaro SS
• Courtney Force advances to Funny Car semifinals in Traxxas Chevrolet Camaro SS
• Pro Stock points leader Jason Line is runner-up at home track for second consecutive year

BRAINERD, Minn. (Aug. 21, 2016) – This year, Brittany Force closed the book at Brainerd International Raceway, while Drew Skillman opened a new chapter in his career. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NHRA–Brainerd →

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
BASS PRO SHOPS NRA NIGHT RACE
BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
AUGUST 20, 2016

BATTLE AT BRISTOL FOR THE BOWTIE BRIGADE POSTPONED
Persistent Rain Results in Rescheduling of Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race

BRISTOL, Tenn. – After completing 48 of the scheduled 500 laps, torrential downpours and severe thunderstorms plagued ‘Thunder Valley’ and forced the postponement of the Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race.

Chevrolet SS driver Chase Elliott, No. 24 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet SS, led 14 of the opening 48 laps and was second when the race was suspended due to weather. Other Team Chevy driver’s holding top 10 running positions when the rains came were Jeff Gordon running eighth as interim driver of the No. 88 Axalta Chevrolet SS and Kyle Larson, No. 42 Huggies Chevrolet SS who had made his way into the 10th spot.

The completion of the 23rd race of the 2016 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season has been rescheduled for Sunday, August 21st at 1:00 p.m.

Live coverage will be available on CNBC, PRN, Sirius NASCAR Radio Channel 90 and NASCAR.com.

CHASE ELLIOTT, NO. 24 NAPA AUTO PARTS CHEVROLET SS:
“We haven’t really even got going so I think until we get some laps and get racing it is really kind of hard to say how it’s going to go. I’m looking forward to the NAPA Auto Parts team getting back going tomorrow.”

CHEVROLET RACING IN THE VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES
ABC SUPPLY 500
POCONO RACEWAY, LONG POND, PENNSYLVANIA
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER QUALIFYING RECAP
SATURDAY AUGUST 20, 2016

Josef Newgarden Leads Chevy IndyCar Contingent in Qualifying at Pocono Raceway
Team Chevy Drivers Capture Five of Top-10 Starting Positions for ABC Supply 500

LONG POND, Penn (August 20, 2016) – With an average speed of 220.195 mph and a total time of one minute and 21.7456 seconds, Josef Newgarden qualified second for the ABC Supply 500 at Pocono Raceway. Newgarden will start the No. 21 Fuzzy’s Ultra Premium Vodka Ed Carpenter Racing Chevrolet on the outside of the front row. Continue reading Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Pocono–Qualifying Recap →

CHEVROLET RACING IN THE VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES
ABC SUPPLY 500
POCONO RACEWAY, LONG POND, PENNSYLVANIA
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER POST QUALIFYING QUOTES
SATURDAY AUGUST 20, 2016
JOSEF NEWGARDEN, NO. 21 FUZZY’S ULTRA PREMIUM VODKA ED CARPENTER RACING CHEVROLET, QUALIFIED 2ND: “We rolled out with one thing and I was pushing my guys to do something different. It’s a team decision, whether it’s their decision or mine, but I feel like I was pushing a little hard for something that wasn’t the right thing. But we were close, we just needed that little bit! I think where we rolled out with would have been enough. It’s my fault that we changed it. I’m disappointed about that; you always want the pole! We have a great chemistry and group with our people, but sometimes I mess up! Congrats to Mikael, great job by him! We didn’t have enough today but tomorrow is what counts.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Pocono–Driver Quotes →

CHEVROLET RACING IN THE VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES
ABC SUPPLY 500
POCONO RACEWAY, LONG POND, PENNSYLVANIA
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER POST QUALIFYING QUOTES
SATURDAY AUGUST 20, 2016
JOSEF NEWGARDEN, NO. 21 FUZZY’S ULTRA PREMIUM VODKA ED CARPENTER RACING CHEVROLET, QUALIFIED 2ND: “We rolled out with one thing and I was pushing my guys to do something different. It’s a team decision, whether it’s their decision or mine, but I feel like I was pushing a little hard for something that wasn’t the right thing. But we were close, we just needed that little bit! I think where we rolled out with would have been enough. It’s my fault that we changed it. I’m disappointed about that; you always want the pole! We have a great chemistry and group with our people, but sometimes I mess up! Congrats to Mikael, great job by him! We didn’t have enough today but tomorrow is what counts.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Pocono–Qualifying →

CHEVROLET RACING IN THE VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES
ABC SUPPLY 500
POCONO RACEWAY, LONG POND, PENNSYLVANIA
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
SATURDAY AUGUST 20, 2016

TEAM PENSKE DRIVERS Juan Pablo Montoya, No. 2 Penske Truck Rental Chevrolet; Will Power, No. 12 Verizon Chevrolet and Simon Pagenaud, No. 22 Menards Chevrolet met with member of the media at Pocono Raceway. Full transcript:
THE MODERATOR: We’ll get started with our morning media availability with some of the Team Penske drivers. Continue reading Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Juan Pablo Montoya →

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
BASS PRO SHOPS NRA NIGHT RACE
BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
AUGUST 19, 2016

CHASE ELLIOTT, NO. 24 NAPA AUTO PARTS CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Bristol Motor Speedway and discussed his involvement with a youth initiative, Chase U, at Charlotte Motor Speedway, his current position in the point standings, his thoughts heading into Bristol this weekend and many other topics. Full Transcript: Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Bristol–Chase Elliott →

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
BASS PRO SHOPS NRA NIGHT RACE
BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY QUALIFYING NOTES AND QUOTES
AUGUST 19, 2016

TEAM CHEVY QUALIFYING RESULTS FOR BASS PRO SHOPS NRA NIGHT RACE:

6TH – CHASE ELLIOTT
8TH – AJ ALLMENDINGER
11TH – JEFF GORDON
13TH – AUSTIN DILLON
14TH – KURT BUSCH
15TH – RYAN NEWMAN
16TH – JIMMIE JOHNSON
19TH – KASEY KAHNE
20TH – PAUL MENARD
21ST – CASEY MEARS
23RD – KYLE LARSON
24TH – KEVIN HARVICK
26TH – MICHAEL MCDOWELL
27TH – TONY STEWART
28TH – JAMIE MCMURRAY
29TH – DANICA PATRICK
31ST – CLINT BOWYER
33RD – REGAN SMITH Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Bristol–Qualifying →

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
BASS PRO SHOPS NRA NIGHT RACE
BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
AUGUST 19, 2016

KYLE LARSON, NO. 42 HUGGIES CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media along with his friend Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. to discuss a special helmet each driver will be wearing in memory of their friend Bryan Clauson. Larson discussed the helmet, racing at night and other topics. Full Transcript: Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Bristol–Kyle Larson →

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
BASS PRO SHOPS NRA NIGHT RACE
BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
AUGUST 19, 2016

JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 KOBALT CHEVROLET SS, met with media and discussed the season to date, leading into the Chase, the new package at the upcoming Michigan race, his expectations for the Bristol race this weekend, and more. Full Transcript: Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Bristol–Jimmie Johnson →

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
BASS PRO SHOPS NRA NIGHT RACE
BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
AUGUST 19, 2016

AUSTIN DILLON, NO. 3 DOW/GREAT STUFF CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Bristol Motor Speedway and discussed the potential of making his first Sprint Cup Series chase, his up-coming 3-on-3 charity basketball tournament and many other topics. Full Transcript: Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Bristol–Austin Dillon →

CHEVROLET AT BRAINERD

What:
35th Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals
When:
Friday, Aug. 19-Sunday, Aug. 21
Where:
Brainerd International Raceway, Brianerd, Minnesota
TV:
FOX Sports 1: Top Fuel and Funny Car finals postponed Aug. 7 – 3 p.m. ET Saturday (live)
FS1: Qualifying – 10 p.m. ET Saturday (taped highlights)
FS1: Eliminations and finals – 2 p.m. ET Sunday (live)

Chevrolet Aiming for Additional Success in the Land of a Thousand Lakes
Seven Chevrolet drivers have secured spots in the Countdown to the Championship Continue reading Chevy Racing–NHRA–Brainerd →

Chevrolet IndyCar Drivers Jockey for Championship Points

· Chevrolet drivers occupy the top six spots in standings
ᴏ Four races remain in the quest for driver title
· Simon Pagenaud continues firm grip on No. 1 position
ᴏ Team Penske teammate Will Power is 59 points behind
· Chevrolet drivers prepare for demands of the ‘Tricky Triangle’
ᴏ Pocono Raceway 2.5-mile tri-oval is fast and challenging
· Juan Pablo Montoya set track qualifying record on way to 2014 win Continue reading Chevrolet IndyCar Drivers Jockey for Championship Points →

39-TIME MANUFACTURERS’ CHAMPION – NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES

TEAM CHEVY ADVANCE
BASS PRO SHOPS NRA NIGHT RACE
BRISTOL, TENNESSEE
AUGUST 20, 2016

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BEATING, BANGING AND BATTLING IN STORE FOR THE BOWTIE BRAND AT BRISTOL
The World’s Fastest Half-Mile next on NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Docket

DETROIT – (August 16, 2016) – Three is the number associated with good fortune. Lucky for NASCAR they have the magic number, three, short tracks on the 23-circuit Sprint Cup Series schedule. This weekend the series heads to one of the most iconic and well-known tracks less than one mile in length – Bristol Motor Speedway.

Fans come from far and wide to witness the fender rubbing, beating and banging short track racing that is produced at the ‘Last Great Coliseum’. The 0.533-mile concrete oval with 24 to 28 degree variable banking in the corners is the little track have proven to have one of the biggest bites in all of racing. The tight turns and small space has 40 of the world’s most talented drivers running nose-to-tail for 500 intense miles of competition. Avoiding mayhem and staying out of trouble is one of the major keys to claiming the trophy in one of NASCAR’s crown jewel events.

Chevrolet has been the best at capturing the lightening in ‘Thunder Valley.’ The Bowtie Brand has recorded 43 wins in 111 races, more than any other brand. Team Chevy drivers Kurt Busch and fill-in driver for Dale Earnhardt, Jr. this weekend at Bristol, Jeff Gordon, are tied with Kyle Busch (Toyota) for the most wins of any active driver climbing behind the wheel for this weekend’s 500-mile event with five victories each to their credit.

This trip to Bristol will be of the utmost importance for several Team Chevy drivers as the Chase ‘bubble’ teams seek that illusive first win of the season to punch their ticket into this season’s Chase for the championship. A solid run at Bristol could be the difference maker with the playoff cut-off race at Richmond only three weeks away.

Recent modifications to the track surface will add a new twist to the concrete monster that teams and drivers will face at Bristol. After the Food City 500 in April, track management consulted with NASCAR and several top Cup Series drivers to make some tweaks to the racing surface. Changes made include: polishing of the lower racing groove, the addition of a substance that will help the tire rubber adhere to the racing surface, and the running of a tire machine on the surface since those changes were made.

Team Chevy will be vying for victory number 44 when the green flag waives on the Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway. The 500-lap/266.5-mile contest is scheduled to begin Saturday, August 20th at 8 p.m., ET. Live coverage will be available on NBCSN, PRN, Sirius NASCAR Radio Channel 90 and NASCAR.com.

CORVETTE RACING AT ROAD AMERICA: Gavin, Milner Score Dramatic GTLM Victory
Corvette DPs finish 1-2-3 as Cameron, Curran win again for Action Express Racing

101st all-time victory for Corvette Racing
No. 4 Corvette C7.R goes from fifth to first in final seven minutes
Action Express Racing posts third consecutive 1-2 finish
Chevrolet adds to lead in GT Le Mans Manufacturer, Prototype Engine Manufacturer points Continue reading CORVETTE RACING AT ROAD AMERICA: Gavin, Milner Score Dramatic GTLM Victory →

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
CHEEZ-IT 355 AT THE GLEN
WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL
TEAM CHEVY POST RACE NOTES AND QUOTES
AUGUST 7, 2016

AJ ALLMENDINGER EARNS FOURTH FOR TEAM CHEVY AT THE GLEN

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. – (August 7, 2016) – AJ Allmendinger piloted his No. 47 Kroger/Kingsford Chevrolet SS to a fourth-place finish to take top honors for Team Chevy in the Cheez-It 355 Sprint Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International. Allmendinger’s first and only Sprint Cup Series win came at the 2.45-mile track in 2014. Known for his road course prowess and a favorite to win today’s race, the California native was penalized for speeding on pit road early in the 90-lap event, but rallied late in the race to earn his second top five finish of the season. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Watkins Glen Post Race →

CHEVROLET RACING IN NATIONAL HOT ROD ASSOCIATION
PROTECT THE HARVEST NHRA NORTHWEST NATIONALS
PACIFIC RACEWAYS AT KENT, WASHINGTON
AUG. 7, 2016

Rain forces postponement of Protect The Harvest NHRA Northwest Nationals
All Chevrolet Pro Stock Final Set for Indianapolis at Chevrolet Performance US Nationals

• Vincent Nobile and Aaron Strong to square off in Pro Stock final
• John Force comes up short in march to three successive wins in West
• Courtney Force escapes injury when her race car makes contact with wall
Continue reading Chevy Racing–NHRA–Kent WA →

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
CHEEZ-IT 355 AT THE GLEN
WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL
TEAM CHEVY QUALIFYING NOTES AND QUOTES
AUGUST 6, 2016

KYLE LARSON QUALIFIES SECOND AT WATKINS GLEN
Team Chevy Earns Two of the Top Three Starting Spots; 6 of Top 12

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. – (August 6, 2016) – Kyle Larson ran a fast lap of 126.233 mph/ 1:9.871 in his No. 42 Target Chevrolet SS to earn a front row starting position for Sunday’s Cheez-It 355 Sprint Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International. Larson’s second place qualifying effort marked his fifth top-10 start of the 2016 season, and his second in three races at the newly repaved, high speed, 2.45-mile, 7-turn road course. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Watkins Glen–Qualifying →

CORVETTE RACING AT ROAD AMERICA: On to the Race!
Looking to maintain GT Le Mans, Prototype championship leads

Garcia, Gavin close in GT Le Mans qualifying
Corvette DPs second, third on Prototype grid
Chevrolet out front in GT Le Mans Manufacturer, Prototype Engine Manufacturer points

EKLHART LAKE, Wis. (Aug. 6, 2016) – Corvette Racing will go for victory No. 101 on Sunday from the third and fourth rows of the GT Le Mans (GTLM) grid in the Continental Tire Road Race Showcase at Road America. Meanwhile, Chevrolet sees a pair of its Corvette Daytona Prototypes on the front two rows of the Prototype field for this weekend’s round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Continue reading CORVETTE RACING AT ROAD AMERICA: On to the Race! Looking to maintain GT Le Mans, Prototype championship leads →