CHEVROLET AT INDIANAPOLIS

What: Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals
When: Friday, Aug. 30-Monday, Sept. 2
Where: Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis
TV: FS1 will telecast eliminations live at 11 a.m. ET, followed by FOX telecast at 1 p.m. September 2

Chevrolet drivers aim to ride momentum into Countdown
The ‘Big Go’ closes out regular season; Team Chevy has amassed 19 wins

DETROIT (August 28, 2019) – Prompting John Force to discuss the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals takes little effort. The 16-time National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Funny Car champion rides a breathless wave of the event’s history, his team’s victories and disappointments, and his relationship with longtime fans.

“That’s the granddaddy,” said the 16-time NHRA Funny Car champion who secured his NHRA record-extending 150th career Funny Car win this month at Seattle. “I’ve won it (four) times. Indy is always exciting, extra qualifying run, extra day to be in my Chevy Camaro hot rod. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NHRA–U.S. Nationals Advance →

Dominic Scelzi Looking Forward to Louie Vermeil Classic at Calistoga

Inside Line Promotions – STOCKTON, Calif. (Aug. 28, 2019) – Dominic Scelzi is excited to head to Calistoga Speedway this weekend for the famed Louie Vermeil Classic.

Scelzi will pilot a winged sprint car for Roth Motorsports during the marquee event this Saturday and Sunday at the half-mile oval in Calistoga, Calif., where he was victorious in 2017. Continue reading Dominic Scelzi Looking Forward to Louie Vermeil Classic at Calistoga →

Richard Childress Racing’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series history at Darlington Raceway … Richard Childress is tied for third in all-time car owner victories with Holman-Moody and the Wood Brothers at Darlington Raceway with eight wins each. Dale Earnhardt collected all of RCR’s victories at the South Carolina-based track. In 123 collective starts, RCR boasts 23 top-five and 40 top-10 finishes at the 1.366-mile egg-shaped oval with five different drivers including Clint Bowyer, Earnhardt, Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton, Ryan Newman and Robby Gordon. The Welcome, N.C.-based organization holds an average starting position of 16.9, an average finishing position of 17.8, has completed 38,676 of the 42,600 contested laps (90.8 percent) and has collectively led 2,606 laps. Continue reading Richard Childress Racing–Darlington Advance →

ROBERT HIGHT AND AUTO CLUB LOOKING TO CLINCH COUNTDOWN TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP NO. 1 SPOT AT CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE U.S. NATIONALS
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Aug. 28, 2019) — Before the conclusion of the 65th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis, Robert Hight and the Automobile Club of Southern California Chevrolet Camaro SS team will claim their first NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series regular season championship and a 30-point advantage over the No. 2 spot once the points reset. Continue reading ROBERT HIGHT AND AUTO CLUB LOOKING TO CLINCH COUNTDOWN TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP NO. 1 SPOT AT CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE U.S. NATIONALS →

CHEVROLET RACING IN NTT INDYCAR SERIES
GRAND PRIX OF PORTLAND
PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY
TEAM CHEVY ADVANCE
AUGUST 28, 2019

Chevrolet drivers aim to add to points total

Team Penske teammates are 1-2 in championship standings
Josef Newgarden, Simon Pagenaud are top contenders
Chevrolet has amassed eight wins in the 15 races
Nine pole starts complement the victory total
Charlie Kimball to close out the season for Carlin
Max Chilton returns to drive the No. 59 Carlin entry
Grand Prix of Portland is penultimate race of season Continue reading Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Portland Advance →

Menard’s Motorcraft/Quick Lane Mustang Will Honor Glenn Wood At Darlington

August 28, 2019

The Throwback-themed weekends at Darlington Raceway have become wildly popular with fans, car owners, drivers and nearly everyone who follows the sport of NASCAR.

Paul Menard, driver of the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Mustang, counts himself among those who are excited about showing up at Darlington Raceway for the Bojangles’ Southern 500 weekend.

“It’s always fun to get down there and see the paint schemes,” he said. “They bring back lots of memories.” Continue reading Menard’s Motorcraft/Quick Lane Mustang Will Honor Glenn Wood At Darlington →

(August 27, 2019) Jim Allen, Sacramento, CA … The 60th Anniversary King of the West by NARC season comes full circle when the 410 winged sprint cars return to Calistoga Speedway to compete at the Louie Vermeil Classic on Saturday and Sunday, August 31st and September 1st. The sanctioning body, which was started in 1960 by Vermeil in Calistoga’s famous Owl Garage, will join the non-wing USAC-CRA sprint cars to provide race fans with the best of all worlds at the historic half-mile located in the picturesque Napa Valley. Continue reading LOUIE VERMEIL CLASSIC ON TAP FOR KING OF THE WEST BY NARC →

AUSTIN PROCK AND MONTANA BRAND / ROCKY MOUNTAIN TWIST NOT BACKING DOWN AS THEY ENTER CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE U.S. NATIONALS
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Aug. 28, 2019) — Rookie of the Year candidate Austin Prock and the Montana Brand / Rocky Mountain Twist Top Fuel team are gearing up for the 18th event on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Season schedule, the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, and ready to clinch their spot in the NHRA Countdown to the Championship. Continue reading AUSTIN PROCK AND MONTANA BRAND / ROCKY MOUNTAIN TWIST NOT BACKING DOWN AS THEY ENTER CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE U.S. NATIONALS →

BRITTANY FORCE AND ADVANCE AUTO PARTS EXCITED TO GET TO
CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE U.S. NATIONALS
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Aug. 28, 2019) — Motivated by her high performance at the recent NHRA Nationals in Brainerd, Minn., Brittany Force, back in the colors of Advance Auto Parts, is making her way to the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals eager to continue the upward momentum.

Two weeks ago, at Brainerd International Raceway, Force launched her David Grubnic and Mac Savage tuned hot rod to the No. 1 spot after laying down a stout 3.772-second pass at 328.14 mph. It marked her fifth No. 1 qualifier of the 2019 NHRA season, first at the facility and 15th of her career. The 2017 Top Fuel world champion continued her strong performance on race day first running a 3.728-second pass at 332.75 mph and followed it up with a solid 3.730 at a blistering 331.77 in the quarterfinal. Although she would fall short of advancing to the next round to teammate Austin Prock, she kept her No. 2 spot in the points standings and left with a secured position in the NHRA Countdown to the Championship. Continue reading BRITTANY FORCE AND ADVANCE AUTO PARTS EXCITED TO GET TO CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE U.S. NATIONALS →

Five-time U.S. Nationals champion Jeg
Coughlin Jr. says Indy still a magical place
INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 27) — It would be easy to think “goosebump moments” are a thing of the past for a veteran drag racer like Jeg Coughlin Jr., whose collected six NHRA championships and 81 victories in his illustrious career. But that’s simply not the case.

“I get them every time I drive through the gates,” Coughlin said, referring to Lucas Oil Raceway, site of this weekend’s 65th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. “It’s a magical place and our sport’s biggest race. There is huge emotion and an elevated drive to win. I don’t think that will ever change for me.

“Being so close to Ohio this is like a home track for us. I remember coming here as a kid when Dad was racing and then supporting my brothers here. There was a time when I knew every inch of the grounds, from the BMX track to the front office, campgrounds, tunnels and all the snack bars. It’s a very familiar and comfortable place for me.”
Continue reading Five-time U.S. Nationals champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. says Indy still a magical place →

(8/24/19) By Jim Allen, Stockton, CA … Tim Kaeding clinched the Fastest Four Days in Motorsports title with an impressive $10,000 King of the West by NARC Fujitsu Sprint Car Series victory in front of a huge crowd at the Stockton Dirt Track’s Champions Classic on Saturday.

It was his second victory aboard Rod Tiner’s potent AB Company/Shark Racing Engines number 83 Helix sprinter during the four day event. He finished third in the other two races to walk away with an additional $2000 from the Sunnyvalley Bacon point fund. It was his 68th career series win. Continue reading Tim Kaeding takes home $10,000 Champions Classic payday →

(8/23/19) By Jim Allen, Stockton, CA … Bud Kaeding put together a dominating sprint car performance at the Stockton Dirt Track Friday Night leading all 30-laps of the King of the West by NARC Fujitsu Sprint Car Series Champions Classic feature event.

Kaeding, piloting the Morrie Williams Motorsports Alviso Rock/AV Solutions/Williams Roofing Maxim, started on the pole after winning the dash and became the third different winner during the “Fastest Four Days in Motorsports” series. His second win of the season was worth $5000.

Willie Croft bird-dogged Kaeding for most of the contest making a couple of serious challenges as the pair negotiated through lap traffic. However, Kaeding answered the call, taking no prisoners, eventually winning by about a 10-car length margin. Continue reading Bud Kaeding dominates Champions Classic at the Stockton Dirt Track →

(8/22/19) By Jim Allen, Chico, CA … Tim Kaeding found himself in the right place at the right time and capitalized to score round two of the King of the West by NARC Fujitsu Sprint Car Series “Fastest Four Days in Motorsports” at Silver Dollar Speedway. He pocketed $5000 for his efforts!

Kaeding, started the 30-lapper in the fourth spot aboard Rod Tiner’s Shark Racing Engines Helix sprint car and watched the race unfold in front of him. He motored past fast qualifier Andy Forsberg on the second circuit for the runner-up spot and then had a front row seat when race leader Shane Golobic’s motor blew on lap six. At the same time that was happening, the race came to a screeching halt when Stephen Ingraham took a nasty barrel roll down the backchute. He suffered a knee injury but limped away from his destroyed race car under his own power. Continue reading Tim Kaeding conquers King of the West by NARC field at Silver Dollar →

(8/21/19) By Jim Allen, Placerville, CA … Kyle Larson kicked off the Fastest Four Days in Motorsports with a thrilling sprint car victory to claim Wednesday’s King of the West by NARC Fujitsu Sprint Car Series 30-lap headliner at Placerville Speedway. Larson also won the BCRA midget feature.

Larson started the Paul Silva Finley Farms/McDonalds-sponsored sprint car in the fourth spot in the 24-car grid and took advantage of a pair of late race cautions to set up his winning move. The last one allowed him to negotiate his way past Shane Golobic with only a mile remaining on the quarter-mile high banks to score the popular $5000 victory. Continue reading Kyle Larson is the man at Placerville Speedway →

FORD MUSTANG GT4 WINS IN VIRGINIA

ALTON, VA – September 26, 2019 – Nate Stacy and Kyle Marcelli, co-drivers of the No. 60 Ford Mustang GT4 won on Saturday, at Virginia International Raceway in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, GS class. This marked KohR Motorsports first win of the 2019 season.

“Congratulations to KohR Motorsports, Nate, and Kyle,” said Doug Yates, President and CEO of Roush Yates Engines. “The team worked hard all day and to see them on the podium with their first win at VIR is pretty special.” Continue reading FORD MUSTANG GT4 WINS IN VIRGINIA →

CHEVROLET RACING IN THE NTT INDYCAR SERIES
BOMMARITO AUTOMOTIVE GROUP 500
WORLD WIDE TECHNOLOGY RACEWAY, MADISON, ILL
TEAM CHEVY ADVANCE
AUGUST 22, 2019

Chevrolet aims for season sweep of oval races

Chevrolet looks to increase winning streak to five
Three Team Penske drivers have victories on ovals
Team Chevy drivers are first and third in championship standings
Josef Newgarden, Simon Pagenaud seek to increase points
Chevrolet has amassed eight wins in the 14 races
Eight pole starts complement the victory total

DETROIT (August 21, 2019) – Chevrolet drivers Josef Newgarden, Simon Pagenaud and Will Power head into the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 at World Wide Technology Raceway with momentum and a desire to pile up every crucial championship point. Continue reading Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Advance →

Dominic Scelzi Charges to Top 10 in North Dakota Before Earning Podiums in Minnesota and Missouri

Inside Line Promotions – SEDALIA, Mo. (Aug. 21, 2019) – Dominic Scelzi continued his string of strong results during a three-race weekend.

Scelzi guided his family owned team to a top 10 and the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series Hard Charger Award last Friday at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D., before he scored podium finishes on Saturday at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minn., and on Sunday at Missouri State Fair Speedway.

“I think we should have won on Saturday and Sunday,” he said. “When you get podium finishes and feel like you could have won it’s frustrating, but at the same time it’s good to be a contender. We missed the setup and that’s on me, but that’s part of the process as I’m learning more about setting the car up each race.” Continue reading Dominic Scelzi Charges to Top 10 in North Dakota Before Earning Podiums in Minnesota and Missouri →

Michelin GT Challenge at VIR
Virginia International Raceway, Alton, Va.
1:30 p.m. EDT Sunday, August 25, 2019
NBC Sports Network
Live Coverage on NBCSports.com, Radio Le Mans and IMSA.TV.com

MEYER SHANK RACING
• Heading into the final three races of 2019, Acura, the Meyer Shank Racing team and drivers Trent Hindman and Mario Farnbacher all lead their respective GTD championships.

• Acura leads the GTD Manufacturers’ Championship over eight competing brands with 210 points. Lamborghini is second with 208 points, followed by Lexus (205) and Porsche (203). BMW rounds out the top five with 195 points.

• In the GTD Drivers’ Championship, Farnbacher and Hindman hold a substantial, 26-point lead (209-183) over Bill Auberlen and Robby Foley. The Meyer Shank Racing Team leads Turner Motorsport by the same margin in the Teams’ Championship. Continue reading Michelin GT Challenge at VIR →

Seems its not our year this year, we started season on beeing the fastest car , and made fastest run in Pro stock all year, but at Hochenheim we had clucth issues and I could clutch out and couldnt get it out of gear that resulted in motor braking, and that killed one rod bearing , and one rod gave up.
So we had to put in our 2 years old back up engine built by Bob Ingles that we had some great succes with in earlier years but probably not as fast as our Gray engine. As we got hit with rain we never got any chance to dial it in in qualifying and had to guess some for E 1.
Too much clucth put me in strong tire shake , too bad as I had him with 0.05 sec on tree so it would be an easy win, but now we gave it away to Robin Noren, that also got a by run in semi due to Ljungdahl broke his wheeliebar , and went straight to finals. That was where we was supposed to be and by that lokked up nr 2 spot in Championship. Now we are still nr 2 but Ljungdahl is only 10 points behind us, so we have to fight hard at Tierp where we probabaly will have the strongest Pro stock field ever with low bump spot , probably takes a low 6.60 to get in
But we have the power to run faster then that , but it will be tight and very close racing.
We have not given up yet , we will give it all we have and some more

Front-running threesome from Team JEGS to take on all-comers at ‘Battle at the Beech’
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (Aug. 20) — Wishing to remain in the mix for national, regional and divisional titles this year, Team JEGS drag racers Mike Coughlin, his nephew Troy Coughlin Jr., and niece Paige Coughlin look at this weekend’s Battle at the Beech at historic Beech Bend Dragway as a big opportunity to stack up championship points.
Continue reading Front-running threesome from Team JEGS to take on all-comers at ‘Battle at the Beech’ →