John Force Racing

Courtney Force, Advance Auto Parts team looking for consistency after upset loss in Vegas first round

Courtney Force, Advance Auto Parts team looking for consistency after upset loss in Vegas first round

LAS VEGAS (April 2) – After an upset loss in the first round of the NHRA Nationals on Sunday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Courtney Force huddled with her Advance Auto Parts Chevrolet Camaro SS team to figure out a plan of attack moving forward.

Force, the No. 1 qualifier in Funny Car, stumbled in the first round against veteran Gary Densham, losing after a slowing pass of 5.118 seconds at 153.39 mph. Continue reading Courtney Force, Advance Auto Parts team looking for consistency after upset loss in Vegas first round →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Martinsville–Jamie McMurray

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
STP 500
MARTINSVILLE SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY RACE NOTES AND QUOTES
APRIL 2, 2017

JAMIE MCMURRAY, NO. 1 CESSNA CHEVROLET SS – Sidelined on lap 107:

THERE WAS A LOT OF CONTACT OUT THERE, BUT WHAT WAS THE FINAL STRAW?
“I think the No. 48 (Jimmie Johnson) got into the left rear and it knocked the body on the tire. I was kind of leaving it up to the team whether we pit or not because I knew they could get a better idea of what it looked like and maybe where it was hitting the tire. And then it somewhat quit smoking, which made me think maybe the body had relieved itself, but then I blew a left-rear tire going into the corner. It’s like a no-win. If you stay out and you blow a tire and you wreck, your day is done. If you pit here and you lose two or three laps, I don’t think you can get those back. So, we made the decision to stay out and ended up blowing a tire.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Martinsville–Jamie McMurray →

Red Horse Racing

Red Horse Racing at Martinsville Speedway

RACE REPORT
Alpha Energy Solutions 250
Martinsville Speedway
April 1, 2017
Newsletter – Dance Drop Shadow Image
Red Horse Racing at Martinsville Speedway

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series teams went north to Ridgeway, Virginia for the Alpha Energy Solutions 250 at Martinsville Speedway. On Friday, teams were able to get one practice session in the books, while the second was washed out. Brett Moffitt recorded the second-fastest time, while Timothy Peters was 14th. On Saturday morning, teams competed in three rounds of knockout group qualifying. Brett Moffitt and Timothy Peters both transferred into the second round, where Moffitt earned the 15th starting position. Peters transferred into the final round and earned the third starting spot. Moffitt was able to fight his way up to finish in the sixth position, while Peters battled back from some adversity to finish eighth. Continue reading Red Horse Racing at Martinsville Speedway →

John Force Racing

Auto Club driver Robert Hight knows he can win from the No. 14 qualifying spot

Auto Club driver Robert Hight knows he can win from the No. 14 qualifying spot
LAS VEGAS (April 1) – Auto Club of Southern California Chevrolet Camaro Funny Car driver Robert Hight has been here before – and won.

So a No. 14 qualifying position – his spot for the NHRA Nationals this weekend at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway – doesn’t faze him.

“Luckily, our two teammates went down the track, so we’ll have their data,” Hight said. “We’re racing from a tough spot tomorrow from the bottom half, but when we get our act together, and we get this car running right – which hopefully is first round – we can beat anybody.
Continue reading Auto Club driver Robert Hight knows he can win from the No. 14 qualifying spot →

John Force Racing

Monster Energy driver Brittany Force secures No. 4 qualifying position for Las Vegas

Monster Energy driver Brittany Force secures No. 4 qualifying position for Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (April 1) – Monster Energy Top Fuel dragster pilot Brittany Force will aim for her first NHRA Nationals victory Sunday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and fourth career Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Top Fuel triumph from the No. 4 qualifying position.

Force’s best time of 3.760 seconds at 323.58 in Friday’s first round of qualifying was her best in four sessions.

Force will square off against No. 13 Steve Faria in Sunday’s opening-round matchup. It marks the first time Force and Faria will compete against each other. Force also qualified No. 4 in last year’s spring race at Las Vegas. Continue reading Monster Energy driver Brittany Force secures No. 4 qualifying position for Las Vegas →

John Force Racing

PEAK driver John Force to contend for second consecutive Las Vegas victory from No. 7 qualifying position

PEAK driver John Force to contend for second consecutive Las Vegas victory from No. 7 qualifying position

LAS VEGAS (April 1) – John Force, the most recent NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Funny Car winner at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, seeks his second consecutive victory at the track from the No. 7 qualifying position.

Force – coming off the Gatornationals victory in March at Gainesville Raceway from the No. 1 spot – saved his best for the third run, a 3.924-second pass at 329.34 mph on Saturday. Force nearly topped that run on his final pass Saturday but drifted out of the groove and nearly hit the wall, falling just three-thousandths of a second short of his top run. Continue reading PEAK driver John Force to contend for second consecutive Las Vegas victory from No. 7 qualifying position →

John Force Racing

No. 1 qualifier continues impressive Vegas weekend for Advance Auto Parts driver Courtney Force

No. 1 qualifier continues impressive Vegas weekend for Advance Auto Parts driver Courtney Force
LAS VEGAS (April 1) – Advance Auto Parts Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car driver Courtney Force is piling up an impressive list at the NHRA Nationals this weekend at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

No 1 qualifier? Check.
Track record elapsed time? Check.
Extending an impressive qualifying streak? Check.
Fast race car in final qualifying session? Check.
First victory of the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season? Stay tuned.
Force earned the 11th No. 1 qualifier of her young career with a track-record elapsed time of 3.867 seconds at 327.66 mph.

“It’s an awesome run for our team and the Advance Auto Parts Chevy Camaro,” Force said. “To head down there and run a 3.86, to set the track record definitely felt good. It was a great run for us and we’re excited about it.” Continue reading No. 1 qualifier continues impressive Vegas weekend for Advance Auto Parts driver Courtney Force →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevrolet Drivers Power Camaro SS to Challenge Race Win, Two No. 1 Qualifier Spots

CHEVROLET RACING IN NATIONAL HOT ROD ASSOCIATION
DENSO SPARK PLUGS NHRA NATIONALS
THE STRIP AT LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
QUALIFYING RESULTS AND DRIVER QUOTES
SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 2017

Chevrolet Drivers Power Camaro SS to Challenge Race Win, Two No. 1 Qualifier Spots

· Greg Anderson earns sixth K&N Horsepower Challenge victory
· Courtney Force claims top qualifier honor, sets track record in Funny Car
· Jason Line races to fourth consecutive Pro Stock No. 1 qualifier spot
· Brittany Force ties season best by qualifying fourth in Top Fuel

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (April 1, 2017) – Greg Anderson says he’ll build a larger mantle, if necessary, to hold his collection of K&N Horsepower Challenge trophies.

“It doesn’t get old winning one of these,” said Anderson, who claimed the $50,000-to-win special Pro Stock race for the sixth time – and second year in a row — during the DENSO Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Continue reading Chevrolet Drivers Power Camaro SS to Challenge Race Win, Two No. 1 Qualifier Spots →

Erica Enders

Erica Enders shocks top qualifier Jason Line early in K&N Horsepower Challenge

Erica Enders shocks top qualifier Jason Line early in K&N Horsepower Challenge
LAS VEGAS (April 1) — Racing on the strength of a fan vote, popular hot-rodder Erica Enders made sure top qualifier Jason Line remained winless in the lucrative $50,000 K&N Horsepower Challenge Saturday with a huge victory in the opening stanza of racing action. Although she lost a round later in the semifinals, Enders once again established herself as one of the hottest shoes in the sport. Continue reading Erica Enders shocks top qualifier Jason Line early in K&N Horsepower Challenge →

Jegs Racing

JEGS.com pro Jeg Coughlin Jr. earns No. 2 starting position in Las Vegas

JEGS.com pro Jeg Coughlin Jr. earns
No. 2 starting position in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (April 1) — Not every driver in the Pro Stock category managed to make it down The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway during Friday night qualifying, but those that did made an impact. Jeg Coughlin Jr. was one of the fortunate ones who made a pass just after NHRA officials decided to spray the racing surface and his impressive 6.652 at 206.92 mph in the JEGS.com/Elite Performance Chevrolet Camaro was enough to place him a season-best second on the elimination grid. Continue reading JEGS.com pro Jeg Coughlin Jr. earns No. 2 starting position in Las Vegas →

Allen Johnson Racing

Allen Johnson Moving Forward with Tune-Up After Qualifying at DENSO Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals

Allen Johnson Moving Forward with Tune-Up After Qualifying at DENSO Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (April 1, 2017) – Allen Johnson drove his Marathon Petroleum Co./J&J Racing Dodge Dart to the No. 13 spot after four rounds of qualifying at the 18th annual DENSO Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals.

On Friday, Johnson began qualifying at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with a 7.127-second pass at 162.78 mph after they suffered a mechanical issue on their Marathon Petroleum Dodge Dart GT. The Greeneville, Tenn.-native returned in the second session with an improved 6.749, 204.82. Continue reading Allen Johnson Moving Forward with Tune-Up After Qualifying at DENSO Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals →

John Force Racing

Advance Auto Parts driver Courtney Force takes provisional No. 1 after first day of NHRA qualifying in Vegas

Advance Auto Parts driver Courtney Force takes provisional No. 1 after first day of NHRA qualifying in Vegas

LAS VEGAS (March 31) – Courtney Force set a Funny Car track record in qualifying Friday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and seeks to hold the No. 1 position through Saturday’s sessions ahead of the NHRA Nationals, the fourth round of the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series.

Force – in the Advance Auto Parts Chevrolet Camaro SS – turned in a time of 3.867 seconds at 327.66 mph in the opening round of qualifying and held the top spot through two rounds, as others took turns – unsuccessfully – trying to knock her out of the No. 1 spot. Continue reading Advance Auto Parts driver Courtney Force takes provisional No. 1 after first day of NHRA qualifying in Vegas →

Wood Brothers

Rainy Friday Means Blaney Will Start Seventh At Martinsville

Rainy Friday Means Blaney Will Start Seventh At Martinsville

March 31, 2017

Ryan Blaney and the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Fusion will be among the insiders when the green flag drops on Sunday to start the STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway.

When rains washed out qualifying on Friday, the starting field for Sunday was set based on the current points standings, which means Blaney will start seventh, on the preferred inside lane. Continue reading Rainy Friday Means Blaney Will Start Seventh At Martinsville →

F4

THE F4 U.S. CHAMPIONSHIP CONTINUES TO ATTRACT DRIVERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

THE F4 U.S. CHAMPIONSHIP CONTINUES TO ATTRACT DRIVERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

New Zealand’s Brendon Leitch entry adds more diversity to the grid

INDIANAPOLIS (March 30, 2017) –The United States joined the world last season when the Formula 4 United States Championship Powered by Honda debuted as the 12th F4 Championship supported by the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA).

As Formula 4 racing in the United States enters its second season, it is the world that is starting to join the F4 United States Championship. Thirty competitors from around the globe are slated for the F4 U.S. season opener at Homestead-Miami Speedway April 8-9. From New Zealand to Jamaica, eight countries on five continents will be represented in the North American-based championship lineup. Continue reading THE F4 U.S. CHAMPIONSHIP CONTINUES TO ATTRACT DRIVERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Martinsville–Kyle Larson Starts from Pole

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
STP 500
MARTINSVILLE SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
MARCH 31, 2017

KYLE LARSON TO START FROM POLE POSITION
AT MARTINSVILLE
Qualifying for STP 500 Cancelled Due to Rain

MARTINSVILLE, Va. – March 31, 2017 – Qualifying for Sunday’s STP 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway has been cancelled due to inclement weather.

The starting grid has been set per the provisions in the NASCAR rulebook. Starting positions are based on the current Owner’s points. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Martinsville–Kyle Larson Starts from Pole →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Martinsville–Kyle Larson

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
STP 500
MARTINSVILLE SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
MARCH 31, 2017

KYLE LARSON, NO. 42 TARGET CHEVROLET SS met with media and discussed winning at Fontana last week, flying commercial, getting better at short tracks, and more. Full Transcript:

TALK ABOUT THE WEEK AND CELEBRATING YOUR WIN AT AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY. WHAT DID YOU DO TO HAVE SOME FUN?
“Sunday after the race we were heading to the airport and got in a car accident on the way there. A guy ran a red light in front of us and we hit him. And then, we flew to northern California and drove to St. Helena and hung out with Rico’s (Abreu) family and my parents and a lot of our friends, which was cool. Then, I was pretty busy all week because I had the NBC guys following me for the Racing Roots thing that we were doing there; following me around my hometown. And then, Wednesday, I ran a World of Outlaws race and yesterday we flew back here. We had a lot of delayed flights and got here about midnight. It’s been a busy week but a lot of fun and it’s really cool to be the point leader still and having the speed that we’ve had. Hopefully we can keep it going and have a good weekend here at Martinsville.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Martinsville–Kyle Larson →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Martinsville–Jimmie Johnson

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
STP 500
MARTINSVILLE SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
MARCH 31, 2017

JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Martinsville Speedway and discussed the performance of the No. 48 team thus far this season, his thoughts on Kyle Larson, stage racing and many other topics. Full Transcript:

WHERE IS GRANDFATHER CLOCK NO. 10 GOING TO GO IF YOU WIN IT THIS WEEKEND?
“In the man cave. I’ve got a great spot for it and would love to have it. It was fun listening to Kyle (Larson) one, just his honestly about a few different topics including this track. I used to drive up here depressed and not excited to compete here. And then it clicked, so I would anticipate that happening for him before long. He is just too talented of a driver. So many different types of vehicles and tracks for it not to work for him here. I think my background, once I figured out how to drive this place has lent me all the success and has really been the backbone to it all. So, looking forward to a great race. Last fall went very well for us here and looking forward to a good race this weekend.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Martinsville–Jimmie Johnson →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Martinsville–AJ Allmendinger

MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES
STP 500
MARTINSVILLE SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
MARCH 31, 2017

AJ ALLMENDINGER, NO. 47 KROGER CLICKLIST CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Martinsville Speedway and discussed the teams early season performance, how potentially not getting practice in today at Martinsville might impact his team, getting his crew chief Randall Burnett back this weekend and many other topics. Full Transcript:

WHAT IS IT ABOUT MARTINSVILLE SPEEDWAY THAT SUITS YOUR DRIVING STYLE?
“I think it’s a race track that when I first started I had no clue how to get around and just over the years trying to learn the techniques. It’s somewhat like a road course in the sense of the way you brake and some of the stuff you can do with the throttle and things like that. A driver can make a bit of a difference here, so more than anything just trying to learn the techniques. You still have to have a great race car. The last couple of years we’ve had a good set-up and been able to use it to have some pretty good runs. It’s just a tough race. It’s one of those races that you can’t really let your guard down mentally for 500 laps. Anything can happen, usually get a late-race restart, so a race track that has been tough, but over the last couple of years has been really good for us and hopefully can have another good run because we definitely need it.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Martinsville–AJ Allmendinger →

Kasey Kahne Racing

Kasey Kahne Racing – Results Recap 3//30/17

Kasey Kahne Racing – Results Recap

Sweet Wins in Stockton

Brad Sweet and the No. 49 NAPA AUTO PARTS/ASE/Sage Fruit team won their first race of the season, and first in NAPA colors, on Saturday night in Stockton, Calif. Daryn Pittman and the No. 9 Great Clips/ASE/Sage Fruit team didn’t have the qualifying effort they were looking for, but showed championship caliber resiliency and battled back through the heats to earn a 10th-place starting spot in the feature, eventually coming home in sixth when the checkered flags flew in the A-main.

Last night in Placerville, Calif. was the third annual Brad Sweet’s Short Track Showdown at Placerville Speedway in Placerville, Calif. For the past three years, Brad has promoted the race bringing the Outlaws back to his home track. With a sold out crowd, solid car count and great track conditions, it’s been one of the more popular races on the Outlaws schedule.

Brad finished the feature around the 1/4 mile bullring in third, and Daryn came home with another sixth-place finish. The strong runs by the No. 9 team over the past few races have propelled them from sixth to fourth in the point standings.

The KKR teams head to Hanford (Calif.) tomorrow night and then Perris (Calif.) on Saturday.

Chevrolet Racing

CHEVROLET AT LAS VEGAS

CHEVROLET AT LAS VEGAS

What:
DENSO Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals
When:
Friday, March 31-Sunday, April 2
Where:
The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las Vegas, Nevada
TV:
FS1: Eliminations and finals – 6 p.m. ET Sunday (live)
FS1: Qualifications and K&N Horsepower Challenge – 7 p.m. ET Saturday (live)
FS1: Qualifications – 6:30 p.m. ET Friday (taped)
Chevrolet Drivers Seek Winning Combinations at The Strip in Las Vegas
Seven Chevrolet Pro Stock competitors entered in special K&N Horsepower Challenge
Continue reading CHEVROLET AT LAS VEGAS →

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