Mopar Racing

Mopar Mega Block Party, Dodge Challenger SRT Demon Match Races Highlight Dodge NHRA Nationals

Mopar Mega Block Party, Dodge Challenger SRT Demon Match Races Highlight Dodge NHRA Nationals

Leah Pritchett to Unveil Mopar 80th Anniversary Graphics on Top Fuel Dragster at Block Party

Mopar Mega Block Party to kickoff Dodge NHRA Nationals, scheduled for September 21 – 24 at Maple Grove Raceway
2nd Annual Mopar Mega Block Party on Thursday, September 21, to feature home run derby, car show, bands, autograph session and more at FirstEnergy Stadium
Mopar Top Fuel driver Leah Pritchett to unveil dragster with special wrap celebrating brand’s 80th anniversary during Block Party event
Mopar drivers Matt Hagan and Leah Pritchett to drive the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon in match races during race weekend Continue reading Mopar Mega Block Party, Dodge Challenger SRT Demon Match Races Highlight Dodge NHRA Nationals →

John Force Racing

Monster Energy driver Brittany Force ready to contend for JFR’s first Top Fuel title

Monster Energy driver Brittany Force ready
to contend for JFR’s first Top Fuel title

CONCORD, N.C. (Sept. 12) – John Force Racing has won 18 championships in its storied history, including 16 by legendary owner/driver John Force.

All 18 of those titles are in the Funny Car class, though Monster Energy driver Brittany Force would love to add to that legacy by winning JFR’s first Top Fuel dragster title.

The hunt for the Top Fuel title begins in the NHRA Carolina Nationals this weekend at zMAX Dragway, where the first round of the Countdown to the Championship will be held. Continue reading Monster Energy driver Brittany Force ready to contend for JFR’s first Top Fuel title →

John Force Racing

Advance Auto Parts’ Courtney Force hopes to make splash as NHRA’s Countdown starts

Advance Auto Parts’ Courtney Force hopes
to make splash as NHRA’s Countdown starts

CONCORD, N.C. (Sept. 12) – The regular season for the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series is over, and the annual Countdown to the Championship begins this week at zMAX Dragway. With it is the chance to begin anew, the opportunity to put the first 18 races in the past and focus on six races that will determine the champion of NHRA’s professional categories.

In Courtney Force’s case, perfect timing. Continue reading Advance Auto Parts’ Courtney Force hopes to make splash as NHRA’s Countdown starts →

John Force Racing

As NHRA’s Countdown begins, PEAK driver John Force shifts focus toward 17th title

As NHRA’s Countdown begins, PEAK driver
John Force shifts focus toward 17th title

CONCORD, N.C. (Sept. 12) – The first 18 races of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season is the chance to try new car setups, working through different scenarios and evaluating different parts in an effort to put yourself and your team in position to win a championship.

And as the six-race playoffs stretch, known as the Countdown to the Championship, begins this weekend, John Force shifts his focus toward a 17th Funny Car crown. The 16-time titlist and driver of the PEAK Coolant & Motor Oil Chevrolet Camaro SS will continue his assault for 17 in 2017, the first race – the NHRA Carolina Nationals – on Sunday at zMAX Dragway. Continue reading As NHRA’s Countdown begins, PEAK driver John Force shifts focus toward 17th title →

John Force Racing

Auto Club driver Robert Hight hopes for hot start to Countdown in Charlotte

Auto Club driver Robert Hight hopes
for hot start to Countdown in Charlotte

CONCORD, N.C. (Sept. 12) – Auto Club of Southern California Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car driver Robert Hight holds NHRA records for elapsed time and speed. But Hight has another goal in mind as the Countdown to the Championship begins with the NHRA Carolina Nationals this weekend at zMAX Dragway. Continue reading Auto Club driver Robert Hight hopes for hot start to Countdown in Charlotte →

Jegs Racing

Jeg Coughlin Jr.’s landmark 400th NHRA Pro Stock race represents ‘a fresh start’

Jeg Coughlin Jr.’s landmark 400th NHRA
Pro Stock race represents ‘a fresh start’
CONCORD, N.C. (Sept. 12) — The timing is right for Jeg Coughlin Jr. to begin his quest for a seventh NHRA national championship and sixth Pro Stock title at this weekend’s 10th annual NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMax Dragway near Charlotte. The 76-time national event winner will be entering his 400th Pro Stock race this weekend, a mark eclipsed by just two other active drivers — Greg Anderson and Allen Johnson. Continue reading Jeg Coughlin Jr.’s landmark 400th NHRA Pro Stock race represents ‘a fresh start’ →

Richard Childress Racing

Richard Childress Racing–Chicagoland 400 Preview

Richard Childress Racing’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series history at Chicagoland Speedway … Richard Childress Racing has two victories at Chicagoland Speedway with Kevin Harvick’s back-to-back wins in 2001 and 2002. In 51 starts at the 1.5-mile suburban Chicago tri-oval, Richard Childress Racing teams have a combined 10 top-five, 19 top-10 finishes and one pole award with Jeff Burton in 2006. Continue reading Richard Childress Racing–Chicagoland 400 Preview →

Richard Childress Racing

Richard Childress Racing–Virginia529 College Savings 250

Paul Menard and the Richmond / Menards Team Earn 19th-Place Finish at Richmond Raceway Following Unscheduled Pit Stops

“Tonight was my last NASCAR XFINITY Series race for this Richard Childress Racing team, so I was hoping to close out the season on a high note with a win. It wasn’t meant to be. Everything was fine and then all of the sudden, whoa, I could feel a vibration very strong coming from the right side. We ended up making two unscheduled pit stops and went three laps down. It’s a shame but sometimes that’s how it goes.”

– Paul Menard Continue reading Richard Childress Racing–Virginia529 College Savings 250 →

Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP

Steve Irwin 20Steve Irwin 2017 Engine Pro Sprints On Dirt presented by ARP Champion17 Engine Pro Sprints On Dirt presented by ARP Champion

ERIE, MI (September 9, 2017) – With the final points race in the books, Steve Irwin (Fenton, MI) has earned the 2017 Engine Pro Sprints On Dirt presented by ARP championship.  The Flying Zero team of Irwin, car owner/wife Adrianna, and crew chief Nathan Whitney put together a consistent season in their Krieger-powered Maxim Flying Zero, finishing in the top seven in fourteen races while dropping out of one. Continue reading Steve Irwin 20Steve Irwin 2017 Engine Pro Sprints On Dirt presented by ARP Champion17 Engine Pro Sprints On Dirt presented by ARP Champion →

Roush Yates

KESELOWSKI CHASES DOWN 2nd NXS WIN OF THE SEASON!

KESELOWSKI CHASES DOWN 2nd NXS WIN OF THE SEASON!

RICHMOND, Vir., September 9, 2017 – Winning his 36th NASCAR Xfinity Series race of his career, Brad Keselowski took the No. 22 Team Penske Ford Mustang to victory lane in the Virginia 529 College Savings 250 at Richmond Raceway on Friday night.

Keselowski, had the perfect set up for the long run and the power of the Ford FR9 engine to battle Kyle Busch for the win. The No. 2 was able to conserve his tires and navigate through lapped traffic to make a final pass and take the lead with 15 laps left in the 250 lap race. Keselowski never looked back, building a 3.008 second lead before taking the checkered flag.

“Congratulations Brad and Roger,” said Doug Yates, President and CEO of Roush Yates Engines. “Brad did a great job managing his tires throughout the course of the race and was there at the end to battle for the win. Their strategy came together at the end of the race and we are proud to bring home another win for Ford Performance and Team Penske.”

On his way to his second NASCAR Xfinity win of the season and fifth for Team Penske, Keselowski collected a second stage win and lead a total of 25.5 miles on the .75-mile track.

“I am not a very patient guy, commented Keselowski”. “Being behind the wheel is no fun knowing that you have to be smooth and steady every lap to have a shot at winning it. The team gave me a great car and we’re real good about being patient and here we are in victory lane. That is really cool.”

Full-time Xfinity drivers Ryan Reed and Cole Custer finished P12 and P14 respectively, while securing additional points for the NXS Playoffs.

The Xfinity Playoff field will be set after next weekend’s race at Chicagoland Speedway, September 16th. Reference the full 2017 schedule on www.roushyates.com.

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Richmond–Qualifying

TOP TEAM CHEVY QUALIFIERS:
POS. DRIVER
4TH KYLE LARSON, NO. 42 CREDIT ONE BANK CHEVROLET SS
9TH CHASE ELLIOTT, NO. 24 MOUNTAIN DEW CHEVROLET SS
11TH JAMIE MCMURRAY, NO. 1 MCDONALD’S CHEVY SS

TOP FIVE QUALIFIERS:
POS. DRIVER
1ST Matt Kenseth (Toyota)
2nd Denny Hamlin (Toyota)
3rd Kurt Busch (Ford)
4th Kyle Larson (Chevrolet)
5TH Martin Truex, Jr. (Toyota)

The Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond Raceway is scheduled to begin on Saturday, September 9th. Live coverage can be found on NBC Sports Network, MRN, and Sirius XM NASCAR Radio Channel 90 at 7:30 p.m. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Richmond–Qualifying →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Richmond–Dale Earnhardt Jr.

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
FEDERATED AUTO PARTS 400
RICHMOND RACEWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. SCHEDULE
SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

DALE EARNHARDT, JR., NO. 88 AXALTA CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Richmond Raceway and discussed his interim crew chief, Travis Mack, thoughts on his farewell tour thus far, his outlook for this weekend at Richmond and making the playoffs and many other topics. Full Transcript: Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Richmond–Dale Earnhardt Jr. →

Hot Rodders of Tomorrow

The End of Season Report on The 2017 HROT

The End of Season Report on The 2017 HROT
The 2017 Regular Season is over and now it is time to review the season and start focusing on the 2017 DUAL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!

Look Who’s Qualified!
Just click on the above Championship Qualifiers logo to see who’s qualified for the 2017 Dual National Championship!

Jr. Engine Challenge is a huge hit!

Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Junior Engine Challenged has hosted 5 events so far in its inaugural 2017 season and let’s just say it has been a huge hit! The contest is very simple, a team comprised of 2 individuals; one team member must be 5-18 years of age must completely disassemble/reassemble a complete single cylinder OHV engine, utilizing only basic hand tools. Some of the goals of the premise behind this contest are to help individuals develop great communication skills and self esteem. The contest also has a goal of helping youngster’s develop great problem solving skills and an understanding of an internal combustion engine.
We have had over 100 students that have been through our program as we have reached the half way point for our season. We now have kids excitingly waiting for us as we set up the booth display as we pull into the events enthusiastic to work on the engine!

Impacting Lives!

Daniel Yearwood from Sequoyah High School explains how Hot Rodders has impacted his life so far: “I joined Hot Rodders of Tomorrow because it sounded like something fun to do, I liked to work on engines and wanted to learn more about them. it made me feel like I was part of a team. Now It’s giving me a chance to go to college, helped me to make contacts in industry, it’s helping me to obtain my dream job of working in the motorsports industry”

Impacting School Programs!

“Hot Rodders of Tomorrow gives the students a place to showcase their skills and lets them feel like they belong to something and they are able to make more contacts with business and industry.”
-Mel Newby, Instructor, Sequoyah High School, Soddy Daisy, TN.

10 Fun Facts about the 2017 Season

1) The Fastest time during the 2017 season was 17:47 by Team K&N from Burton Center in Salem, VA.

2) Forsyth Central High School from Cumming, GA has 4 Teams qualified for the 2017 Dual National Championship. Jacob Cochran, a former student, coaches two teams.

3) The largest event was at the Summit Motorama in Hampton, GA which had 29 Teams competing to qualify.

4) Forsyth Central High School from Cumming, GA has the most students participating with 24.

5) 54 different schools from across the country competed during the 2017 Season.

6) 158 sponsored teams participated during the 2017 Hot Rodders qualifying season.

7) There were 4 all-girl teams that competed during the 2017 season

8) 50 Teams qualified for the 2017 Dual National Championship at SEMA and PRI Shows.

9) A total of 250 high school students may be competing for and receiving College Scholarship opportunities during the 2017 Dual Championship.

10) Hot Rodders of Tomorrow has 5 College Partners, UNOH, Sam Tech, UTI, OTC & Wyotech which will be offering over $6.9 Million dollars in scholarship monies to the students participating in the 2017 Dual National Championship.

Volunteers are the backbone of Hot Rodders of Tomorrow!
Volunteers are the one who, in the background make the HROT run. During the 2017 season we had 130 volunteers help. They came from all over the country. From different backgrounds. some are retired mechanics, others are past HROT student competitors. But they all do it for one reason. PASSION. Passion for the industry, passion in helping the future. Volunteering, especially within the context of an activity you love or a cause you embrace can be extremely gratifying. If you love our industry and want to help the future workforce. Call Rodney Bingham @ 815-722-5460 and find out how you can help.

Thank You to our SPONSORS!
Sponsors are the only way we can continue and expand the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Program. Each and every one of these companies have contributed and have helped make a difference in a high school students life!
It is with great pleasure and thanksgiving to be associated with these companies. They have gone above and beyond the normal sponsor support! They have invested in the future of the aftermarket auto industry. They have helped students who’ve felt lost in school, belong. Kids that didn’t have a way to college – now have hope. Kids that were going to drop out of school – stay and go on to college. Auto tech programs that were going to be cut, are now full of students. They may not realize it but they have made a huge impact on over 500 students this year alone.

BECOME A SPONSOR!
Each year as we grow we try to develop new challenges to attract new students. To continue to do this we need more resources, donations and sponsors. If you or your company love the auto aftermarket and would like to be a part of helping high school students become the future of our industry. Please call Rodney Bingham at 815-722-5460 to find out how you can participate.

Gary Scelzi Motorsports

Scelzi Captures World of Outlaws Hard Charger Award at Grays Harbor

Scelzi Captures World of Outlaws Hard Charger Award at Grays Harbor

Inside Line Promotions – LEBANON, Ore. (Sept. 7, 2017) – Dominic Scelzi is headed home following a successful three-month stint of racing on the road.

Scelzi, who departed California in early June before spending most of the summer competing in the Midwest, has followed the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series west since the Knoxville Nationals last month. Continue reading Scelzi Captures World of Outlaws Hard Charger Award at Grays Harbor →

Jegs Racing

Surging Top Dragster driver Mike Coughlin of Team JEGS excited for Englishtown

Surging Top Dragster driver Mike Coughlin
of Team JEGS excited for Englishtown
ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. (Sept. 7) — Fresh off an impressive victory at the recently completed Division 3 race in Indianapolis, Team JEGS driver Mike Coughlin will continue his quest for a third championship at this weekend’s 50th annual NHRA Lucas Oil Division 1 Points Meet at historic Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. Continue reading Surging Top Dragster driver Mike Coughlin of Team JEGS excited for Englishtown →

Megan Meyer

Top Alcohol’s Megan Meyer Post Runner-Up Finish at U.S. Nationals

Top Alcohol’s Megan Meyer Post Runner-Up Finish at U.S. Nationals
Known as the World’s Biggest Drag Race, the NHRA Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals held at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis saw 22 Top Alcohol Dragsters compete for the 16-car field. Amongst the best were Megan Meyer and rookie Justin Ashley driving for the Randy Meyer Racing Team. Continue reading Top Alcohol’s Megan Meyer Post Runner-Up Finish at U.S. Nationals →

Honda Racing

Olsbergs MSE, Honda Return to the Pacific Northwest

Olsbergs MSE, Honda Return to the Pacific Northwest
• In 2016, Honda Claimed its First Double-Podium Result at Evergreen Speedway
• Sebastian Eriksson Looks to Defend 2016 Podium Performance in Seattle
• Manufacturers’ Championship Still in Sight For Honda; Nine-Point Gap.

Evergreen Speedway Rallycross Course
• Lap Length: .735 Miles
• Turns: 7
• Pavement: 64.3%
• Dirt: 35.7%
• Joker Lap: Longcut after Turn 5; extends circuit to .788 miles Continue reading Olsbergs MSE, Honda Return to the Pacific Northwest →

Wood Brothers

Motorcraft/Quick Lane Team Hoping To End Regular Season On A Positive Note

Motorcraft/Quick Lane Team Hoping To End Regular Season On A Positive Note

September 6, 2017

Thanks to a win in June at Pocono Raceway, Ryan Blaney and the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane team head to the regular season finale at Richmond International Raceway this weekend without the pressure of trying to secure a berth in the 10-race, championship-deciding playoffs.

Blaney is among the 13 drivers who secured one of 16 playoff berths via a race win during the regular season. The remaining three spots are in play at Richmond, with those going to either the three who have the most points of the winless driver or another driver who might score his or her first victory of the season at Richmond.

Without the pressure to make the playoffs, Blaney and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane team can use the weekend to prepare for their first trip to the playoffs.

“We just need a good, steady performance at Richmond to get everything on a positive note heading into the playoffs,” team co-owner Eddie Wood said. “Ryan got the outside pole when we were there in April, so we have the potential to have a good finish on Saturday.”

Looking ahead to the playoffs, Wood likes the line-up of hosting tracks, as five of them are intermediate tracks with Talladega Superspeedway and Phoenix Raceway in there as well.

“We’ve had fast cars all year long at the mile-and-a-half tracks, so we’re excited to get back to them,” he said. “Talladega’s been good to us over the years, and Ryan has had success at Phoenix. We’ll just go run the races and see how it works out.

“We’re just happy to be one of the teams in the playoffs and happy to have a chance to represent Motorcraft/Quick Lane and Ford Performance in these upcoming races.”

Qualifying at Richmond is set for 5:45 p.m. on Friday, and the 400-lap, 300-mile race is scheduled to start just after 7:30 p.m. on Saturday with TV coverage on NBCSN. Continue reading Motorcraft/Quick Lane Team Hoping To End Regular Season On A Positive Note →

Kasey Kahne Racing

Kasey Kahne Racing – Results Recap 9.6.17

Kasey Kahne Racing – Results Recap

Pittman wins twice, sets new qualifying track record
Daryn Pittman and the No. 9 Great Clips/Sage Fruit/ASE team are catching fire down the stretch, winning twice in a three-race stretch.
Pittman also set a new track record Monday at Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Wa.
On September 1 at Skagit Speedway, KKR was running 1-2 early in the race, when a lapped car made contact with Sweet, bouncing him into Pittman and sending them both to the work area for repairs. Both KKR cars returned to the race finishing 10th and 12th respectively.
The No. 49 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet/NAPA AUTO PARTS/Sage Fruit/ ASE team ran a special 49 on the car as a tribute to Washington state sprint car legend Cecil Walker, who passed away earlier this month.
The next World of Outlaws race is scheduled for tonight at Williamette Speedway in Lebanon, Ore.

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