Jegs Racing

Reigning Pro Mod world champ Troy Coughlin Sr. aims for silver anniversary repeat Indy win

Reigning Pro Mod world champ
Troy Coughlin Sr. aims for silver anniversary repeat Indy win
INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 31) — Troy Coughlin Sr. has the distinct honor of being the first in his decorated drag racing family to score a win at the U.S. Nationals, the sport’s most prestigious and longest-running event. He got the job done, almost by accident, back in 1991 when he drove his Olds Cutlass to the Super Gas title.

Now, 25 years later, on the silver anniversary of that landmark victory, Coughlin is back in his twin-turbocharged Chevrolet Corvette to see if he can finally win his second “Big Go” trophy, this time in the wild and wholly Pro Mod category.
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Wood Brothers

No Darlington Conversation Is Complete Without Mentioning David Pearson

No Darlington Conversation Is Complete Without Mentioning David Pearson

August 31, 2016

This weekend at Darlington Raceway, in keeping with the track’s wildly popular throwback theme, the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Fusion will carry a paint scheme honoring David Pearson’s 1976 season, which saw him win 10 major races including the Southern 500.

Even without the throwback theme, Pearson’s name comes to mind most every time a conversation turns to Sprint Cup racing at Darlington Raceway.

“You can’t really talk about one without talking about the other,” said Eddie Wood, co-owner of the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Fusion that Ryan Blaney will race this weekend and a crew member back when Pearson drove the iconic No. 21. Continue reading No Darlington Conversation Is Complete Without Mentioning David Pearson →

Chevrolet Racing

CHEVY RACING ROOTS RUN DEEP

CHEVY RACING ROOTS RUN DEEP

DETROIT – (August 30, 2016) – Roots of a plant lie deep within the ground, hidden from the naked eye. When it comes to Chevrolet’s racing roots, the heritage of motorsports within the company travels back over a century. Many victories have been long removed from the forefront of memory, but this weekend at Darlington Raceway the rich history of Chevrolet’s tradition in racing is rekindled with ‘throwback’ paint schemes and special bits of nostalgia. The past and present collide in an effort to remember where NASCAR racing came from and get a glimpse at where the sport is headed ~ all on one hot night in South Carolina. Continue reading CHEVY RACING ROOTS RUN DEEP →

Richard Childress Racing

Richard Childress Racing–Darlington Advance

Richard Childress Racing’s NASCAR Sprint 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 115 collective starts, RCR boasts 22 top-five and 37 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 18.1, has completed 35,742 of the 39,664 contested laps (90.1 percent) and has collectively led 2,597 laps. Continue reading Richard Childress Racing–Darlington Advance →

Jegs Racing

Indy memories abound for five-time Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr.

Indy memories abound for five-time
Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr.
INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 30) — Jeg Coughlin Jr. has four U.S. Nationals trophies on his mantel, signifying a staggering record of success at drag racing’s premier event. But those victories aren’t the only things that make this weekend special for the Delaware, Ohio, native.

“Indy has been one of those races I can remember being a part of for as long as I’ve been racing, and even before I was racing myself when I’d come to this event with my family,” Coughlin said. “And nowadays it’s kind of our home track since we don’t run in Columbus (Ohio) anymore. Our home-state track is Norwalk, but Indy feels more like a home track to me, especially with the successes we’ve had as a family over the years.” Continue reading Indy memories abound for five-time Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. →

Jegs Racing

Two-time U.S. Nationals champ Troy Coughlin Jr. looking for hat trick

Two-time U.S. Nationals champ
Troy Coughlin Jr. looking for hat trick
INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 30) — Fresh off a runner-up finish Sunday at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event in Bowling Green, Ky., two-time Indy champion Troy Coughlin Jr. has his sights set on more drag racing glory at this weekend’s 62nd annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.

Competing in the same two Sportsman classes where he has found Indy success in the past — Super Gas and Super Comp — Coughlin will try for the hat trick this time through in his JEGS.com-branded Super Gas roadster and Super Comp dragster. Continue reading Two-time U.S. Nationals champ Troy Coughlin Jr. looking for hat trick →

Erica Enders

Pro Stock champ Erica Enders fulfilled lifelong dream with 2015 U.S. Nationals title

Pro Stock champ Erica Enders fulfilled lifelong dream with 2015 U.S. Nationals title
INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 30) — Two-time Pro Stock champion Erica Enders was drained after the U.S. Nationals in 2015, and understandably so, because she put everything she had into the race. Having won it, fulfilling a lifelong dream, Enders was physically and mentally exhausted.

Enders, driver of the Elite Motorsports/Mopar Dodge, returns as defending champion of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, held this weekend at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.
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Chevrolet Racing

Skillman Takes Brainerd Win Momentum into Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals

Skillman Takes Brainerd Win Momentum into Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals
Indianapolis native and second-year Chevrolet Pro Stock driver earns berth in Countdown

DETROIT (Aug. 30, 2016) – Drew Skillman inched the Chevrolet Camaro SS toward the staging line without hesitation just as he had done dozens of times the previous two years in Super Stock and Stock Eliminator. This time, though, it was two-time National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Pro Stock champion Jason Line’s car lined up parallel to Skillman.

There wasn’t time to be nervous and barely enough time for a prayer. In 6.5 seconds, the Pro Stock final of the 2015 season opener was finished, and a new chapter in Skillman’s racing career had begun with a blur. Continue reading Skillman Takes Brainerd Win Momentum into Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals →

Allen Johnson Racing

Allen Johnson Eyeing Top Spot at U.S. Nationals

ALLEN JOHNSON
MARATHON PETROLEUM/J&J RACING DODGE DART
EVENT PREVIEW: 62ND ANNUAL CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE U.S. NATIONALS
LUCAS OIL RACEWAY AT INDIANAPOLIS
SEPT. 2-5

Allen Johnson Eyeing Top Spot at U.S. Nationals

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (August 29, 2016) – The 62nd annual U.S. Nationals is the most prestigious race on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series tour, and Marathon Petroleum Pro Stock driver Allen Johnson is looking to ink his name in the history books with a win this weekend.

The Adam Hornberger-lead team has undeniably stepped up their game in their engine program when Johnson qualified No. 3 at the last event in Brainerd, Minnesota – the highest qualifying position of their 2016 season. The upswing in performance has come at the right time as they head into the last event of the regular season. Continue reading Allen Johnson Eyeing Top Spot at U.S. Nationals →

Gary Scelzi Motorsports

Scelzi Advances to Top 10 During Debut at Nodak Speedway With World of Outlaws

Scelzi Advances to Top 10 During Debut at Nodak Speedway With World of Outlaws

Inside Line Promotions – MINOT, N.D. (Aug. 29, 2016) – Dominic Scelzi earned his third top 10 of the season with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series on Sunday during his debut at Nodak Speedway.

Scelzi opened the event by qualifying 13th quickest before he finished where he started – fifth – in a heat race. That locked him into the 13 th starting position for the main event.
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F4

CAMERON DAS TAKES BACK-TO-BACK F4 U.S. VICTORIES IN NEW JERSEY

CAMERON DAS TAKES BACK-TO-BACK F4 U.S. VICTORIES IN NEW JERSEY

Das, Czaczyk, Robinson round out podium in Races 2 and 3 at New Jersey Motorsports Park

MILLVILLE, New Jersey (August 29, 2016)- Cameron Das of Brooklandville, Maryland, stole the show claiming a pair of victories in Races 2 and 3 as the Formula 4 United State Championship mid-season event came to a close at New Jersey Motorsports Park on Sunday.

“It feels amazing to come in so quick and do well through the entire weekend,” Das said. “It shows that the hard work in the beginning really pays off in the end.” Continue reading CAMERON DAS TAKES BACK-TO-BACK F4 U.S. VICTORIES IN NEW JERSEY →

Casey Currie

East Coast Successes for Casey Currie

East Coast Successes for Casey Currie
CORONA, California (August 23, 2016) – The last two weeks for Casey Currie has been filled with wins and podium finishes. Casey’s first stop on the east coast was the inaugural BFGoodrich 36 Hours of Uwharrie where he took the overall win. He followed up that win with a third place at the TORC Series race in Charlotte, NC. Two very different events, and Casey showed he can be successful in any circumstance. Continue reading East Coast Successes for Casey Currie →

Mopar Racing

Mopar to Highlight Sportsman Racing, Pro Drivers Positioning for Playoff Berths at NHRA U.S. Nationals

Mopar to Highlight Sportsman Racing, Pro Drivers Positioning for Playoff Berths at NHRA U.S. Nationals

· Erica Enders to take wheel of Mopar Dodge Challenger Drag Pak in Factory Stock Showdown at Indy
· NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Mopar-powered professional racers jockey for spots in Countdown playoffs
· 16th Annual Mopar HEMI® Challenge set for September 1-2 at Lucas Oil Raceway
· Mopar Sportsman Appreciation Night to recognize grassroots racers
· Final Mopar ‘Top Eliminator’ winner to be chosen at U.S. Nationals

Auburn Hills, Mich. (August 29, 2016) – The Mopar brand is fueled and ready to hit the ignition switch on a jam-packed slate of drag racing and special events at the 62nd Annual NHRA U.S. Nationals, scheduled to take place August 31-September 5 near Indianapolis.

The tradition-rich Labor Day weekend event will feature a Pro Stock champion performing double duty in a Mopar Dodge Challenger Drag Pak, Mopar-powered professional racers battling to earn berths in the six-event NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs, a clash of classic Mopar HEMI® engine-powered competitors and much more on tap at Lucas Oil Raceway. Continue reading Mopar to Highlight Sportsman Racing, Pro Drivers Positioning for Playoff Berths at NHRA U.S. Nationals →

Honda Racing

Eriksson Leads the Honda Racing Team in Atlantic City

Eriksson Leads the Honda Racing Team in Atlantic City
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• Sebastian Eriksson Overcomes Heavy Damage to Finish
• Joni Wiman Paces the Honda Racing Team in Preliminary Heats
• Honda Remains in Third Place in the Season-Long Manufacturers’ Championship

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (August 28, 2016) – Olsbergs MSE driver Sebastian Eriksson powered his Honda Civic Coupe to a sixth-place finish at Bader Field in Atlantic City, NJ on Sunday, in the manufacturer’s inaugural season of Red Bull Global Rallycross competition.

Eriksson and his teammates, Joni Wiman and newcomer Kevin Eriksson (no relation), showcased the Civic Coupe’s power and grace while navigating the temporary 10-turn airport circuit near the famous Atlantic City Boardwalk. Continue reading Eriksson Leads the Honda Racing Team in Atlantic City →

Wood Brothers

Blaney, Motorcraft/Quick Lane At Their Best In Finishing Fourth At Michigan

Blaney, Motorcraft/Quick Lane At Their Best In Finishing Fourth At Michigan

August 28, 2016

Ryan Blaney and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane team, 40 races into their time together in the Sprint Cup Series, had one of their best efforts yet in Sunday’s Pure Michigan 400 at the Michigan International Speedway. The rookie Blaney and his team, led by rookie crew chief Jeremy Bullins, overcame an early flat tire and damage to the hood of the No. 21 Ford Fusion to finish fourth, tying their career-best finish from Talladega Superspeedway a year ago.

Bouncing back from a disappointing end to the race at Bristol Motor Speedway the week before, Blaney qualified seventh and raced in or around the top five all afternoon at Michigan. Continue reading Blaney, Motorcraft/Quick Lane At Their Best In Finishing Fourth At Michigan →

Richard Childress Racing

Austin Dillon Leads a Lap at Michigan International Speedway in Cheerios Chevrolet as he Continues Quest to Make Chase for the Sprint Cup

Austin Dillon Leads a Lap at Michigan International Speedway in Cheerios Chevrolet as he Continues Quest to Make Chase for the Sprint Cup

“We struggled throughout our practice sessions this weekend at Michigan International Speedway, especially compared to last time we were here when we were one of the fastest cars at the track right out of the trailer. Still, all of the guys on the No. 3 Cheerios team worked really hard and I was really encouraged heading into Sunday. During the race, the car just wasn’t very good on takeoff but we excelled on long runs. We posted some of the fastest lap times of the race at the end of runs. I wish we had a little bit more today but overall, we’re still looking good in the point standings and even stayed out to lead a lap today. Our goal remains the same–to win a race and make it into the Chase for the Sprint Cup. Hopefully, we can do that at Darlington Raceway next weekend.”
– Austin Dillon

Paul Menard Finishes 18th at Michigan International Speedway in the Sylvania / Menards Chevrolet SS

“We had a good Sylvania / Menards Chevrolet today. Danny (Stockman, crew chief) and the No. 27 team worked hard all weekend and it showed during parts of the race. We struggled early on during a run, but this Chevy got significantly better on the longer green flag stints. On that last restart we were just too tight, and fell back a few positions crossing the line in 18th-place. We definitely deserved a top-10 today. I’m looking forward to Darlington this upcoming weekend, and honoring Al Unser, Jr. with our Valvoline / Menards throwback scheme.”

– Paul Menard

Final Restart Results in Top-20 Finish at Michigan International Speedway for Ryan Newman and the Freightliner Team

“Luke Lambert and the Freightliner team definitely improved our Chevy over the course of today’s race. They worked hard all race long to adjust to the slick conditions that were out there. We raced in the top-16 for the first half of the race but then made big gains to climb into the top-10 and to be honest, that’s really what I was expecting for our finish. On the final restart, we lined up 11th in the low line and it really hurt us. The line stalled and it resulted in a sub-par finishing position. We were a much better car than 17th. I’m looking forward to Darlington Raceway next week. It’s my favorite track so I hope it’s where we can clinch a Chase spot.”

– Ryan Newman

Chevrolet Racing

CORVETTE RACING AT VIR: Overall Victory for Garcia, Magnussen

CORVETTE RACING AT VIR: Overall Victory for Garcia, Magnussen
First class win of season for No. 3 Chevrolet Corvette C7.R

Winning duo leads 84 laps in GT-only event and solidify third in GTLM points
Third straight win and fifth of season for Corvette Racing
Chevrolet increases lead in GTLM Manufacturer Championship
Gavin, Milner remain first in GTLM Driver Points

ALTON, Va. (Aug. 28, 2016) – Antonio Garcia and Jan Magnussen won the Michelin GT Challenge at VIR on Sunday, the second overall victory for Corvette Racing in its history and the first for the No. 3 Mobil 1/SiriusXM Chevrolet Corvette C7.R of the season.

It was Win No. 102 for Corvette Racing, which has won five times in the GT Le Mans (GTLM) class this year in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. The victory also was the second for the team at Virginia International Raceway. Continue reading CORVETTE RACING AT VIR: Overall Victory for Garcia, Magnussen →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Michigan–Post Race

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
PURE MICHIGAN 400
MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY POST RACE PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
AUGUST 28, 2016

CHEVROLET SS DRIVER KYLE LARSON EARNS FIRST CAREER WIN AT MICHIGAN
Rookie Chase Elliott Gives Team Chevy a 1-2 Finish

BROOKLYN, Mich. (August 28, 2016) – Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 42 Target Chevrolet SS, captured his first NASCAR Sprint Cup career victory by winning the Pure Michigan 400 at the ultra-fast Michigan International Speedway (MIS). It was his first win in 99 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races, and his third top-10 finish in six races at MIS. Larson led 41 of the 200-lap/400-mile contest and clinched a spot in the upcoming 10-race Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup.

Larson is the first graduate of the NASCAR Drive for Diversity and NASCAR Next programs to win a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Michigan–Post Race →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Michigan–Post Race

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
PURE MICHIGAN 400
MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY POST RACE NOTES AND QUOTES
AUGUST 28, 2016

KYLE LARSON, NO. 42 TARGET CHEVROLET SS – RACE WINNER
TALK ABOUT THE EMOTION OF WINNING, WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU?
“I was teared-up that whole last few laps because I could just feel it. It was finally going to be it. This one is for the Clauson family. We really miss Bryan. We love you guys. We’re going to miss him. We parked it for him, so that’s really cool.

“We had a lot of work to do for that first third of the race, and got it done. Thanks to Target. Thanks to everyone on this team. Chad (Johnston, crew chief) and the pit crew and everybody. We messed up that last stop by we made it back.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Michigan–Post Race →

Chevrolet Racing

CORVETTE RACING AT VIR: Garcia, Magnussen Race-Winner Quotes

CORVETTE RACING AT VIR: Garcia, Magnussen Race-Winner Quotes
ALTON, Va. (Aug. 28, 2016) – Antonio Garcia and Jan Magnussen won the Michelin GT Challenge at VIR on Sunday, the second overall victory for Corvette Racing in its history and the first win for the No. 3 Mobil 1/SiriusXM Chevrolet Corvette C7.R of the season.

It was Win No. 102 for Corvette Racing, which has won five times in the GT Le Mans (GTLM) class of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship this season.
JAN MAGNUSSEN, NO. 3 MOBIL 1/SiriusXM CHEVROLET CORVETTE C7.R – OVERALL AND GTLM RACE-WINNER
WE TALKED EARLIER AND YOU THOUGHT THE FIRST STINT WAS SPECTACULAR, BUT WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT ANTONIO’S STINT? “It was a fantastic drive by Antonio. He kept the gaps and opened them a little bit. I know it got a little scary at the end with one lap to go. It scared the hell out of me. But he did a fantastic drive and always does.”
WINNING FIRST RACE OF 2016. “Oh man! It’s about time! It was a great job by the whole team all week. Green with one lap to go… I don’t know what that was about; it scared the hell out of me. The No. 3 Corvette team has had a tough run this year and it’s great to be back in the Winner’s Circle.”

ANTONIO GARCIA, NO. 3 MOBIL 1/SiriusXM CHEVROLET CORVETTE C7.R – OVERALL AND GTLM RACE-WINNER
YOU HAD TO SAVE FUEL AT TIMES AND THEN YOU SAW THAT FULL COURSE CAUTION AT THE END. FUEL WAS NO LONGER A CONCERN, I THINK IT WAS MORE ABOUT THE CARS BEHIND YOU? “Yeah, it was a very hard race. My team got me a three- to four-second gap and then it was a classic green/white/checkered. Not even green then white, it was like white and checkered. It was an amazing race and the Corvette was brilliant. So I just need to thank the whole Corvette team and Chevy. Corvette Racing did a fantastic job today. It really paid off to be out testing on Monday and Tuesday (at Road Atlanta). I have to say, because the car was fantastic.”

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