John Force Racing

Advance Auto Parts driver Courtney Force ready to put Phoenix race weekend in rear-view mirror

Advance Auto Parts driver Courtney Force ready to put Phoenix race weekend in rear-view mirror
CHANDLER, Ariz. (Feb. 25) – Courtney Force is ready to put Sunday’s NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park behind her and focus on an upcoming test and then the Gatornationals.

Force, the No. 2 qualifier for Sunday’s race, suffered a disappointing first-round exit against No. 15 qualifier Jim Campbell. Force said her Advance Auto Parts Chevrolet Camaro SS shook at the start, and while she tried to pedal the car, Campbell had already gotten through the lights. It marked Force’s first opening-round loss in five races, and the first loss against Campbell, who eventually made it to the semifinals. Continue reading Advance Auto Parts driver Courtney Force ready to put Phoenix race weekend in rear-view mirror →

John Force Racing

16-time Funny Car champion John Force confident in PEAK Chevy team despite first-round loss

16-time Funny Car champion John Force confident in
PEAK Chevy team despite first-round loss

CHANDLER, Ariz. (Feb. 26) – PEAK Coolant and Motor Oil/Republic Services driver John Force delivered an Aaron Rodgers-type message on Sunday.

Rodgers, the Green Bay Packers quarterback, famously reminded nervous fans after a 1-2 start to 2014 to “r-e-l-a-x.” Green Bay finished 12-4 and reached the NFC championship game that season. Continue reading 16-time Funny Car champion John Force confident in PEAK Chevy team despite first-round loss →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NHRA–Greg Anderson

CHEVROLET RACING IN NATIONAL HOT ROD ASSOCIATION
NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS
WILD HORSE PASS MOTORSPORTS PARK AT CHANDLER, ARIZONA
POST-RACE DRIVER QUOTES
FEB. 26, 2017

An interview with Pro Stock winner GREG ANDERSON, SUMMIT RACING, SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT CHEVROLET CAMARO SS (No. 2 qualifier; 87th career victory):
Q: HOW DO YOU KEEP UP THAT CONSISTENCY YEAR AFTER YEAR?

GREG ANDERSON: “I really don’t know how to answer that. I think it’s the competition. It drives you so hard. Pro Stock is not dead. This is going to be the best year of Pro Stock that I can remember. You have the young cat, Tanner Gray, the resurgence with Chevy of the Elite cars, the Gray cars, and Drew Skillman did a great job all weekend. It’s going to be a whale of a year. I don’t think I had a race that was decided by more than a foot and a half. It was just a great race day.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NHRA–Greg Anderson →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Daytona Post Race

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
DAYTONA 500
DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY NOTES AND QUOTES
FEBRUARY 26, 2017

AJ ALLMENDINGER, NO. 47 KROGER CLICKLIST CHEVROLET SS – FINISHED 3RD
“I was kind of looking at the fuel pressure gauge, the window, the mirror; and the last 10 laps, knowing that we were pretty close, I was just trying to run in that pack and run quarter throttle and trying to hold my spot the best I could. I knew everybody was close and it might come down to who did run out of fuel. But, I can’t thank everybody enough on this No. 47 team and Kroger and all of our associates that are a partner of this and all the guys back at the shop, thank you very much. We had something go wrong in the left front in the middle of the race. We had to pit like nine times to figure out what it was. My crew did a great job to figure it out and diagnose the problem and fix it. All in all, I’m just proud of the effort and proud of Kroger sponsoring the Daytona event for 10 years and be a part of it more than anything else just to have a good start to this 2017 season. The effort is there. Our equipment is there. We’ve just got to put it together. Hopefully this is a great start.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Daytona Post Race →

Jegs Racing

Semifinal showing continues momentum for resurging Jeg Coughlin Jr.

Semifinal showing continues
momentum for resurging Jeg Coughlin Jr.
PHOENIX (Feb. 26) – Six-time world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr., driver of the JEGS Mail Order team flagship JEGS.com Chevrolet Camaro for Elite Motorsports, raced to the 67th semifinal of his storied career today during eliminations of the second event in the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, the 33rd annual NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, just a few miles outside the Phoenix city limits. Continue reading Semifinal showing continues momentum for resurging Jeg Coughlin Jr. →

Uncategorized

Mechanical woes end Todd’s Phoenix run

Mechanical woes end Todd’s Phoenix run
Race Recap: With his Funny Car debut in the rearview mirror, Todd was looking for more round wins in Phoenix.

The DHL Toyota team started strong with three solid passes; their best was Todd’s first career Funny Car pass in the 3.8 second range. The 3.889 second pass in the third qualifying session bumped Todd into the top half of the field. However, it would prove to be a intramural battle with Todd facing his Funny Car teammate, Alexis DeJoria for the first time.
Continue reading Mechanical woes end Todd’s Phoenix run →

Erica Enders

Fiery competitor Erica Enders resolute on improving after Phoenix

Fiery competitor Erica Enders
resolute on improving after Phoenix
PHOENIX (Feb. 26) – Erica Enders’ race day in the desert ended much sooner than anticipated this morning during Round 1 of eliminations of the 33rd annual NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, the second of 24 events in the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Continue reading Fiery competitor Erica Enders resolute on improving after Phoenix →

Mopar Racing

Pritchett Sets Top Fuel Record, Johnson Takes Funny Car Top Spot to Lead Mopar and Dodge in NHRA Arizona Nationals Qualifying

Pritchett Sets Top Fuel Record, Johnson Takes Funny Car Top Spot to Lead Mopar and Dodge in NHRA Arizona Nationals Qualifying

Leah Pritchett sets national record in Papa John’s Pizza/Mopar Pennzoil Top Fuel Dragster
Tommy Johnson Jr. qualifies Make-A-Wish Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car in No. 1 position
Mopar has swept all Nitro qualifying top spots to date in 2017
February 25, 2017 (Chandler, Arizona) – Mopar is now two-for-two in Nitro qualifying on the young season, as Mopar-powered Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) drivers Leah Pritchett and Tommy Johnson Jr. took the top spots in Top Fuel and Funny Car, respectively, during qualifying for the 33rd Annual NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park. The No. 1 positions come on the heels of a Mopar and Dodge No. 1 sweep in Nitro during the Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona two weeks ago. Continue reading Pritchett Sets Top Fuel Record, Johnson Takes Funny Car Top Spot to Lead Mopar and Dodge in NHRA Arizona Nationals Qualifying →

Richard Childress Racing

Austin Dillon Drives “Evil Fast” Rheem Chevrolet to Third-Place Finish in Season-Opener at Daytona International Speedway

Austin Dillon Drives “Evil Fast” Rheem Chevrolet to Third-Place Finish in Season-Opener at Daytona International Speedway

“It was wild for sure. I got into that first little scuffle. I saved it, but the right-rear quarter panel of the Rheem Chevrolet incurred damage. The team did a great job fixing it in under five minutes. After that the Rheem Chevrolet was pretty fast, but evil to drive. We had to get four tires at the end, which turned out to be a good thing because the right rear tire had started to separate. All-in-all it was a good run. I wanted to get a Chevy in Victory Lane but it didn’t happen. When the No. 3 car ran out of gas, I thought my only option was to push the No. 16 car out front. We had a big lead going and then Kasey Kahne came with a big run. It just didn’t work out. We’ll take a third-place finish. Everyone is safe and that’s all we could ask for.”

– Austin Dillon Continue reading Austin Dillon Drives “Evil Fast” Rheem Chevrolet to Third-Place Finish in Season-Opener at Daytona International Speedway →

John Force Racing

John Force ready to take PEAK Chevrolet to Arizona Nationals winner’s circle

John Force ready to take PEAK Chevrolet
to Arizona Nationals winner’s circle
CHANDLER, Ariz. (Feb. 25) – Sixteen-time Funny Car champion John Force isn’t intimidated by starting from the No. 12 spot for the NHRA Arizona Nationals on Sunday at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park.

After all, the PEAK Coolant and Motor Oil/Republic Services Chevrolet Camaro SS driver is the all-time leader in Funny Car victories with 147, and he’s won from nearly every qualifying position. Continue reading John Force ready to take PEAK Chevrolet to Arizona Nationals winner’s circle →

John Force Racing

Monster Energy driver Brittany Force ready to make another run at Arizona Nationals victory

Monster Energy driver Brittany Force ready to make another run at Arizona Nationals victory

CHANDLER, Ariz. (Feb. 25) – Brittany Force and her Monster Energy Top Fuel dragster team are trending positive after a productive Saturday at the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park.

Force made solid runs in the final two qualifying sessions, saving her best pass for last and snaring a spot in the top half of the field. Continue reading Monster Energy driver Brittany Force ready to make another run at Arizona Nationals victory →

John Force Racing

Auto Club driver Robert Hight earns No. 9 qualifying spot, seeks first victory of the season at Arizona Nationals

Auto Club driver Robert Hight earns No. 9 qualifying spot, seeks first victory of the season at Arizona Nationals

CHANDLER, Ariz. (Feb. 25) – Robert Hight said he and the Auto Club of Southern California Chevrolet Camaro SS team remain determined on getting the car back on track and vying for round and race victories after qualifying No. 9 for Sunday’s NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park. Continue reading Auto Club driver Robert Hight earns No. 9 qualifying spot, seeks first victory of the season at Arizona Nationals →

Chevrolet Racing, NHRA

Chevy Racing–NHRA–Phoenix–Qualifying Results

CHEVROLET RACING IN NATIONAL HOT ROD ASSOCIATION
NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS
WILD HORSE PASS MOTORSPORTS PARK AT CHANDLER, ARIZONA
QUALIFYING RESULTS AND DRIVER QUOTES
SATURDAY, FEB. 25, 2016

Chevrolet Drivers Occupy Nos. 1-2 Qualifying Spots in Second Race of Season
· Reigning Pro Stock champion Jason Line is No. 1 qualifier for 51st time
· KB Racing teammate Greg Anderson is No. 2 Pro Stock qualifier
· Courtney Force is No. 2 Funny Car qualifier for third year in row at event
· John Force Racing closing in on 2,500 Funny Car round wins Continue reading Chevy Racing–NHRA–Phoenix–Qualifying Results →

John Force Racing

Courtney Force to start No. 2 in Sunday’s Arizona Nationals, seeks consistent Advance Auto Parts Chevrolet

Courtney Force to start No. 2 in Sunday’s Arizona Nationals, seeks consistent Advance Auto Parts Chevrolet

CHANDLER, Ariz. (Feb. 25) – Courtney Force and her Advance Auto Parts Chevrolet Camaro SS team were oh, so close to earning the No. 1 Funny Car qualifying position for Sunday’s NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, the second round of the 2017 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season. Continue reading Courtney Force to start No. 2 in Sunday’s Arizona Nationals, seeks consistent Advance Auto Parts Chevrolet →

Erica Enders

No shortage of confidence for two-time champ Erica Enders as eliminations near

No shortage of confidence for two-time champ Erica Enders as eliminations near
PHOENIX (Feb. 25) – Two-time world champion Erica Enders will begin Sunday’s eliminations from the No. 10 qualifying spot in Richard Freeman’s Elite Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro at the 33rd annual NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park.

Enders will bring her bright red racer to the starting line in Round 1 to race No. 7 qualifier Shane Gray. Her 6.558-second, 211.53-mph qualifying mark is just a touch behind Gray’s 6.548 posting. Continue reading No shortage of confidence for two-time champ Erica Enders as eliminations near →

Jegs Racing

Jeg Coughlin Jr. leads family stable into NHRA eliminations in Phoenix

Jeg Coughlin Jr. leads family stable
into NHRA eliminations in Phoenix
PHOENIX (Feb. 25) – Five-time NHRA Pro Stock world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. will lead the charge for the JEGS Mail Order team into Sunday’s eliminations at the 33rd annual NHRA Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, the second event of 24 in the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series.

Commanding the controls of the new JEGS.com Elite Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro built by Rick Jones Race Cars, Coughlin qualified in the No. 5 position. His 6.541-second, 211.30-mph run in Saturday’s last of four qualifying sessions was his best mark in time trials. He will race No. 12 qualifier Allen Johnson in Round 1 tomorrow. Continue reading Jeg Coughlin Jr. leads family stable into NHRA eliminations in Phoenix →

Allen Johnson Racing

Allen Johnson No. 12 at NHRA Arizona Nationals

Allen Johnson No. 12 at NHRA Arizona Nationals

PHOENIX, Ariz. (February 25, 2017) – Marathon Petroleum Co./J&J Racing Dodge Dart driver Allen Johnson qualified No. 12 at the 33rd annual NHRA Arizona Nationals. The 2012 Pro Stock world champion came to Wild Horse Motorsports Park as a man on a mission with his eyes set on one goal: outperforming his competition on raceday.

On Friday, Johnson began qualifying with a solid 6.592-second pass at 209.62 mph. The popular Pro Stock competitor bettered his standings when he crossed the finish line with an improved 6.583, 209.36 in the second session. Continue reading Allen Johnson No. 12 at NHRA Arizona Nationals →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–Daytona–Practice

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
DAYTONA 500 FINAL PRACTICE QUOTES
DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
FEBRUARY 25, 2017

CHASE ELLIOTT, NO. 24 NAPA CHEVROLET SS
WHAT IS THERE LEFT TO LEARN IF YOU DO INDEED GO OUT?
“We are done. I think we pretty well have what we have in the NAPA Chevy for this weekend. At this point I think you’ve got to be mindful of the laps you put on your motor and having a fresh one in for the (Daytona) 500 now. It feels really good. Jeff Andrews (Director of Engine Operations) and everybody in the Hendrick Engine department did a good job, I think, on our motor last weekend. To be able to run as well as it did in qualifying and in the race as well as it did those are tough things to marry together. We have our race motor in now and we will try to survive tomorrow.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–Daytona–Practice →

Red Horse Racing

Red Horse Racing–NextEra Energy Resources 250

RACE REPORT
NextEra Energy Resources 250
Daytona International Speedway
February 24, 2017

Red Horse Racing at Daytona International Speedway

The 2017 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season kicked off in wild fashion at Daytona International Speedway for the NextEra Energy Solutions 250. Both the Red Horse Racing Toyota Tundras of Brett Moffitt and Timothy Peters led the field and were in contention at different points of the 100-lap event before being collected in on-track incidents. While Peters and Moffitt each led laps, their chances for victory came up short and they were credited with 17th and 22nd-place finishes, respectively.

Timothy Peters No. 17
No. 17 Red Horse Racing
Toyota Tundra

Peters’ Bid for Second Daytona Win Comes up Short

Timothy Peters kicked off his 2017 campaign with another bid for victory at Daytona International Speedway, but was swept up in the final lap calamity that collected 12 trucks, and finished 17th in the NextEra Energy Resources 250. The 2010 Daytona winner began his weekend by posting the fifth-quickest lap in Thursday’s practice session, and qualifying fifth on Friday evening. From the outset, Peters asserted himself as one of the strongest trucks in the field, racing in and around the top five during the first 20-lap stage. Peters collected nine regular-season points by running second at the end of Stage 1, all while avoiding an accident on lap 20. Crew chief Chad Kendrick brought Peters to pit road for fuel only, and once again, he ran inside the top five until the end of Stage 2 at lap 40, collecting six additional points. A two-tire pit stop on lap 47 gained Peters the race lead, and he maintained his position inside the top five until a lap-72 caution. Peters suffered slight damage to the left-side door of his No. 17 Toyota Tundra in the incident, but remained a contender at the front of the field. The restart on lap 78 produced a single-file lead draft for the next 18 laps, during which Peters found himself comfortably in contention, running fifth. A caution on lap 96 bunched up the field for a two-lap sprint to the checkers. After restarting fifth, Peters made a three-wide bid for second on the final lap, but was collected in a multi-truck accident on the backstretch while running third. As a result of the accident, Peters was credited with a 17th-place finish.

Start – 5
Finish – 17
Driver Points Position – 7
Laps Led – 2

Timothy Peters Quote:
“It just got wild there at the end. We got a good run on the outside and the next thing I know, the 27 (Ben Rhodes) came across in front of me. I know it’s just a racing deal, but I just hate that we got collected up in it with as hard as everybody worked on this Tundra in the off season. We came here to win, and we were in good position. We just got caught up in something that is a racing deal.”

Brett Moffitt
No. 7 Red Horse Racing
Toyota Tundra

Damage in Daytona Ends Moffitt’s Night Early

In the first race of the 2017 campaign, at Daytona International Speedway, Brett Moffitt had a strong showing in the No. 7 Toyota Tundra until damage from contact with another vehicle and then the retaining wall relegated him to a 22nd-place finish. After putting up the 11th-fastest practice time in the single rain-delayed practice on Thursday, the team found a problem with the carburetor and repaired it. On Friday afternoon, the 24-year-old from Grimes, Iowa advanced to the second round of single-truck qualifying and locked his Toyota Tundra into the sixth-place starting position. After the green flag flew for the NextEra Energy Resources 250, Moffitt used the outside lane to work his way to the front of the field and was leading just before the first stage came to an end on lap 20. Contact with another vehicle caused Moffitt to hit the inside wall, and the damage prevented him from continuing in the race, and he was left with a 22nd-place finish.

Start – 6
Finish – 22
Driver Points Position – 17
Laps Led – 2

Brett Moffitt Quote:
“We had a really good Toyota Tundra tonight and I’m disappointed that we didn’t get to show it more. We’ll go back to the shop and regroup and go on to Atlanta next week.”

John Force Racing

Courtney Force breaks track records, takes provisional No. 1 during Friday qualifying for Arizona Nationals

Courtney Force breaks track records, takes provisional
No. 1 during Friday qualifying for Arizona Nationals

CHANDLER, Ariz. (Feb. 24) – Courtney Force came back to Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park on Friday seeking another solid performance in her Advance Auto Parts Chevrolet Camaro SS, just weeks after making a run under Funny Car national record.

And her return to the track was nearly as impressive. Continue reading Courtney Force breaks track records, takes provisional No. 1 during Friday qualifying for Arizona Nationals →

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