Honda Racing

Ryan Eversley Finishes Fourth and Sixth For Acura at Lime Rock Park

Ryan Eversley Finishes Fourth and Sixth For Acura at Lime Rock Park
• RealTime Racing, forced into a single-car effort by last week’s crash, earns top-six runs
• Ryan Eversley earns Hard Charger Award for Friday’s race results
• Results propel Eversley back into the top 10 of the series standings

LAKEVILLE, Connecticut – (May 28, 2016) – The outside of a corner is usually regarded as the long way through a turn, but RealTime Racing’s Ryan Eversley found the outside line of Turn One at Lime Rock Park to be the pathway to the sharp end of the field. Continue reading Ryan Eversley Finishes Fourth and Sixth For Acura at Lime Rock Park →

Summit Racing

Follow A Dream–Summit Motorsports Park

Jay Blake’s Permatex/Follow A Dream Top Alcohol Funny Car team continued to strengthen its overall game in this past weekend’s NHRA Lucas Oil Racing Series Division 3 meet at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio.

Driver Phil Burkart, who joined the Follow A Dream team earlier this year, drove the 2015 Chevrolet Camaro to the semifinals of the Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser. Three weeks ago, Burkhart took the team to the finals at Virginia Motorsports Park. Continue reading Follow A Dream–Summit Motorsports Park →

Jegs Racing

New England Dragway win on five-time champ Jeg Coughlin Jr.’s wish list

New England Dragway win on five-time champ Jeg Coughlin Jr.’s wish list
EPPING, N.H. (May 31) — Five-time Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. has amassed a stunning 58 national event victories in his illustrious career, winning at 24 different dragstrips around the country. The only places on the current NHRA schedule where he hasn’t yet tasted success are Epping and Norwalk, two of the most recent additions to the NHRA roster, and ones that are very much in Coughlin’s sights. Continue reading New England Dragway win on five-time champ Jeg Coughlin Jr.’s wish list →

World of Outlaws

Stewart Slides to Victory at Lawrenceburg Speedway

Stewart Slides to Victory at Lawrenceburg Speedway
Holds off challenges from David Gravel and Rico Abreu in Memorial Day thriller

LAWRENCEBURG, Ind. – May 30, 2016 – After dominating on Friday night at The Dirt Track at Charlotte and coming up one spot short of the win, Shane Stewart managed to overcome the heartache to score his third World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series victory of the 2016 season on Monday night in a Memorial Day thriller at Lawrenceburg (Ind.) Speedway. Continue reading Stewart Slides to Victory at Lawrenceburg Speedway →

Gary Scelzi Motorsports

Giovanni Scelzi Faces Obstacles during Debut at Port City Raceway

Giovanni Scelzi Faces Obstacles during Debut at Port City Raceway

Inside Line Promotions – TULSA, Okla. (May 30, 2016) – Giovanni Scelzi showcased some bright moments during his first trip to compete outdoors in the Midwest.

Scelzi piloted a micro sprint for Kyle Anderson last weekend at Port City Raceway during a doubleheader that began with mechanical problems on Friday night. Continue reading Giovanni Scelzi Faces Obstacles during Debut at Port City Raceway →

Wood Brothers

Pit Road Woes Relegate Blaney To a 20th-Place Finish in Coca-Cola 600

Pit Road Woes Relegate Blaney To a 20th-Place Finish in Coca-Cola 600

May 30, 2016

Ryan Blaney and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane team started strong in Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, but a series of misfortunes led to a 20th-place finish.

Blaney started 18th and drove his way into the top 15 in the opening laps, only to have to go to the rear of the pack after being nabbed for speeding on pit road. Back on the attack again, Blaney rallied back to 16th before more troubles on pit road sent him back to the rear on two more occasions, once because of a loose wheel. Continue reading Pit Road Woes Relegate Blaney To a 20th-Place Finish in Coca-Cola 600 →

Richard Childress Racing

Richard Childress Racing–Coca-Cola 600

Austin Dillon Capitalizes on Long Green-Flag Runs to Finish 12th in Coca-Cola 600

“We fired off a little tight, but Slugger (Labbe, crew chief) made some good adjustments during the competition caution. I think around the halfway point, my balance got neutral and we picked up a few spots. Once the track temperatures cooled down, we really searched the track for the best lane. I found some good speed along the white line on the bottom of the track at the end of the race. The Cheerios team battled hard after starting back in the field, I’m proud of them. They did a good job tonight.”
– Austin Dillon

Paul Menard Finishes 17th at Charlotte Motor Speedway in the No. 27 Knauf / Menards Chevrolet SS

“It’s always good to be in Charlotte for two weeks. We learned a little bit last week during the Showdown and carried that into this week’s practice sessions. We found speed before qualifying and got a decent starting spot for the race. This is the longest race of year, but it’s not something we notice from the driver’s seat. The biggest thing before a late race is just staying focused and relaxed during the day leading up to the start. Luckily the weather held off for us and we were able to get on track. Our Knauf/Menards Chevy definitely changed a lot throughout the day. We were too loose and too tight, just an overall lack of grip it seemed like. Justin (Alexander, crew chief) and the guys made good changes during pit stops, but we just weren’t good on the long run. I have to say it was an honor to have SPC Shannon’s name on the car and his family in the pits tonight. It’s a reminder for what Memorial Day is really about.”

– Paul Menard

Ryan Newman Overcomes Pit Road Speeding Penalty to Record Fourth Top-10 Finish in Coca-Cola 600

“We had a solid Chevy SS for most of the day today. Luke (Lambert, crew chief) and this No. 31 team threw a ton at this car throughout the race, but we just couldn’t seem to find that perfect balance to drive to the front. I messed up and sped on pit road and it sent us back, although I don’t know that it cost us a whole lot. I’m just proud of everybody on this Whelen Chevrolet team. We ended up with a top-10 finish and we’re continuing to work our way up in points. We will look forward to Pocono.”

– Ryan Newman

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Coca Cola 600

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
COCA-COLA 600
CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY RACE NOTES AND QUOTES
MAY 29, 2016

KEVIN HARVICK, NO. 4 JIMMY JOHN’S CHEVROLET SS – FINISHED 2nd
IT SEEMED LIKE THE LAST 150 LAPS YOUR CAR REALLY CAME TO LIFE, WHAT WAS THE DIFFERENCE?
“Yeah, we struggled tonight. Our Jimmy John’s Chevrolet was not very good in the first; I would say 450 miles of this particular race. Rodney (Childers, crew chief) and everybody on our team did a great job to do whatever they did with the air pressure and just told me it was a really big adjustment. The last couple of runs I got tight. The one run when we had the first air pressure adjustment we were really good. The last two runs I was a little bit tighter once I got up behind those guys, right behind them, I just couldn’t go anywhere. Just really proud of the effort to turn the car around. We had a 10th place car and they turned it into a car capable of racing for the win. That is pretty awesome.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Coca Cola 600 →

Honda Racing

Rookie Rossi, Honda Win 100th Indianapolis 500

Rookie Rossi, Honda Win 100th Indianapolis 500
• Alexander Rossi extends final fuel run for 36 laps to claim historic victory
• Record-extending 11th Indy triumph for Honda
• Carlos Munoz completes 1-2 finish for Honda, Andretti Autosport

Hondas have always been known for their exceptional fuel economy. Sunday, Indy rookie Alexander Rossi stretched his final tank of fuel for 36 laps to the checkers – four more laps than any other competitor – to win the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500. On a similar strategy, Carlos Munoz ran an impressive 32 laps after his final fill-up to make it a 1-2 finish for Honda and the Andretti Autosport team. Continue reading Rookie Rossi, Honda Win 100th Indianapolis 500 →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Post Race

CHEVROLET RACING IN THE VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES
100th RUNNING OF THE INDIANAPOLIS 500
INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY POST RACE RECAP
MAY 29, 2016

Josef Newgarden Podium Finish Paces Team Chevy in Indy 500
Newgarden Finishes Third; Eight Chevy Drivers in Top 11

INDIANAPOLIS (May 29, 2016) – Josef Newgarden, driver of the No. 21 Preferred Freezer Ed Carpenter Racing Chevrolet, finished in third place in the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 to lead eight Team Chevy drivers in the top 11. Continue reading Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Post Race →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Driver Quotes

CHEVROLET RACING IN THE VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES
100th RUNNING OF THE INDIANAPOLIS 500
INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER POST RACE QUOTES
MAY 29., 2016

JOSEF NEWGARDEN, NO. 21 PREFERRED FREEZER ED CARPENTER RACING CHEVROLET, FINISHED 3RD: WHAT WENT THROUGH YOUR MIND AS A GROUP IN WHETHER TO GO FOR IT OR SAVE FUEL? “Yeah it was a tough day. I think we were trying to trim out towards the end to see if we could win the thing. I really think we had a shot. First and foremost I am just thankful to my team owner and all the other owners and everyone at ECR that puts me in a car. We have amazing supporters in Fuzzy’s Vodka and Preferred Freezer and I think we had a car that could win today and J.R. did too, it just didn’t fall our way. Ed would have been there with us I think. It’s a tough pill to swallow but I just want to thank everyone who is here today to support us. It is a big deal to be here but we just didn’t have enough at the end, tried to trim like I said, but it just didn’t fall our way with all the fuel.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Driver Quotes →

Richard Childress Racing

Richard Childress Racing–Charlotte World 600

Austin Dillon Powers Through Hardship at Charlotte Motor Speedway to Finish Second

“We were definitely a fourth- or fifth-place car today. We fired off tight and had decent track position, but after the second caution we had to start pretty deep in the field. I’m not sure what happen there. That forced Danny (Stockman, crew chief) to call for two tires on the next few stops so we could gain our spots back. I think if we would have had a little extra luck on our side on the final restart, we could have won. Overall, it was a good day for this Rheem team. We have a few things to figure out, but we’ll get there.”

– Austin Dillon

Ty Dillon Scores Seventh Top-10 Finish of the Season with Eighth-Place Result

“The Bass Pro Shops Chevy started the race a little off; we were super tight for whatever reason, so we weren’t able to make the moves we needed to start off. Luckily, we had a string of cautions in a row to give us a few opportunities to fix the car. Nick (Harrison, crew chief) took a big swing at the adjustments and they worked out well for us. I was able to race inside the top 10 for a majority of the day. Our car was fast, but I felt like we could have been a little better. The racing at the end for the checkered flag in overtime was fun. We’ll take this finish and move on to Pocono next weekend, a racetrack I’m really looking forward to visiting in the XFINITY Series.”

– Ty Dillon

Brandon Jones Overcomes Adversity to Earn Fifth Top-10 Finish of the 2016 Season

“That was a crazy, crazy race right there. I was having problems every time I came into the pit stall. The car felt like it was going to die and I could watch the RPMs fall from the fuel getting out of the catch there. It was a long race. Pretty hot out all day, really slick and greasy. We were just fighting tight conditions all day, and crew chief Mike Hillman Jr. made great calls. We made some pretty big swings at it and got it where we needed to be there at the end to try and make a run at this. All-in-all, I think a seventh-place finish with all that happened with the pit stops there was good. I can’t thank this Menards / Barrett-Jackson team enough for a fast car. I can’t wait to get back here for the Chase.”

– Brandon Jones

Gaughan Perseveres Through Pit Road Miscues and Finishes 10th

“It was just an up-and-down day. We got a bad set of tires on the second pit stop. It just happens sometimes, you get a set that doesn’t cure right. It makes for an interesting day. We had a couple of miscues on pit road today, but my guys kept fighting. It was an exciting day. It was slick and we were sliding around which is fun. In the end to battle back to a top-10 finish, we’ll take it.”

– Brendan Gaughan

World of Outlaws

Wilson Wins Wild Race at The Dirt Track at Charlotte

Wilson Wins Wild Race at The Dirt Track at Charlotte
Captures Circle K/NOS Energy Drink Outlaw Showdown for second career series win

CONCORD, N.C. – May 27, 2016 – A caution with six-laps remaining helped propel 2016 Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year contender Greg Wilson to his second career World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series victory in the Circle K/NOS Energy Drink Outlaw Showdown at The Dirt Track at Charlotte on Friday night.

Wilson, who won his first World of Outlaws race at the 4-Crown Nationals at Eldora Speedway in 2015, led just one lap of the 30-lap feature, after he passed race leader Shane Stewart on the final lap to capture the checkered flag.

“I’ve never dreamt in my wildest dreams that I would ever get this opportunity,” Wilson said. “I have been blessed to run with the World of Outlaws this year. To do this in Charlotte, in front of all these fans, this is badass and that’s all there is to it!”

Stewart, who led a race-high 25 laps, settled for a runner-up finish after he easily controlled the top spot for much of the feature.

“Greg [Wilson] is new to the Outlaw deal and it’s always cool to see someone get their first Outlaw win – I’m not sure if he’s won an Outlaw race before or not,” Stewart said. “We hated to lose a race like that, but hats off to Greg.”

Honda Racing

Munoz Leads Honda Effort at Indy 500 “Carb Day”

Munoz Leads Honda Effort at Indy 500 “Carb Day”
• Carlos Munoz posts second-fastest speed in last practice prior to the Indianapolis 500
• Honda drivers post 10 of top 16 speeds
• 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 takes place on Sunday, May 29

Former Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year Carlos Munoz led the way for Honda Friday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, posting the second-fastest speed in final “Carb Day” practice in preparation for Sunday’s Indianapolis 500. Munoz finished second to his Andretti Autosport teammate, Ryan Hunter-Reay, in his 2014 “500” debut.

For his part, Hunter-Reay ended the day fifth overall, with another Andretti Honda, rookie Alex Rossi, sixth fastest. Oriol Servia led the Schmidt Peterson Motorsports effort for Honda, eighth fastest, with teammates Mikhai Aleshin and James Hinchcliffe 11th and 12th, respectively.

Hinchcliffe will start from the pole for Sunday’s 100th running of the Indianapolis 500, with live television coverage on ABC starting at 11 a.m. EDT.

Honda Racing

Honda Racing–INDYCAR–Art St. Cyr

An interview with:

ART ST. CYR

T.E. McHALE: Thanks for joining us for our pre Indianapolis 500 media briefing. Our guest this morning is HPD president, Art St. Cyr.
Art, thanks for making time to spend with us this morning.
ART ST. CYR: Thanks for having me.
T.E. McHALE: Pretty good days in Hondaland so far during the month of May. Basically just want to get your evaluation of the month to date, kind of explain to us what has happened in terms of preparation for the superspeedways.
ART ST. CYR: Well, as I told many of you, the Indy 500 is a major focus for Honda. Actually, it’s a major focus for most people in IndyCar. We really worked hard for 12 months on this particular race. Continue reading Honda Racing–INDYCAR–Art St. Cyr →

Stotz Racing

Stotz Racing–Update

The NHDRO Nationals May 13-15 were in Indy at Lucas Oil Raceway. Our first race of the season and the weather was forecast for 48 on Saturday and 54 on Sunday. Indy is a great track but at 50° it’s usually hard to stay hooked past the 1/8th mile. This could work in our favor as cold weather is good for horsepower but tricky on traction. We set the bike up safe and Bud on a Busa went a 6.92, Frankie on our CBR100rr went 6.93 and Justin on a Busa went a 6.94 with the current record of 6.84 still standing. Then Mark Paquette went 6.77 in the first round of eliminations to blow the record away. Mark took Frankie out in the next round, Bud in the Semi-final and won the race. Continue reading Stotz Racing–Update →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Charlotte–Pat Suhy

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
COCA-COLA 600
CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY Q&A
MAY 27, 2016
PAT SUHY, CHEVROLET RACING NASCAR GROUP MANAGER, ANSWERS QUESTIONS ABOUT THE NEW RULES CHANGES IN THE NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES:

HOW DID THE NEW TWEAKS TO THE RULES PACKAGE COME ABOUT?
“I really think it started in discussions between the teams and NASCAR about where the teams are spending their resources; and wondering if this is really an area they want to race in? NASCAR knows that over time, teams have gained aero performance, whether it’s increased downforce or reduced drag, as they spend more and more time in the Wind Tunnel and as they have worked on the tires to have more grip and more give-up. Gaining back more of the downforce they lost by whatever means, jeopardizes all the work that has been done and fans could see racing return to what it was like last year. I think as a problem to solve it was the question of, ‘Well, where are you guys gaining downforce? How come the cars have all this skew in them?’ Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Charlotte–Pat Suhy →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Charlotte–Jimmie Johnson

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
COCA-COLA 600
CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY POST QUALIFYING NOTES AND QUOTES
MAY 26, 2016

JIMMIE JOHNSON LEADS TEAM CHEVY IN QUALIFYING AT BRISTOL
Four Chevy SS Drivers in Top 12

CONCORD, N.C. – (May 26, 2016) – Jimmie Johnson was fastest among the Chevrolet drivers in qualifying for Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The six time NSCS champion posted the seventh fastest lap with a time of 190.282 mph/ 28.379 seconds in his No. 48 Lowe’s Patriotic Chevrolet SS. Johnson leads all drivers with seven victories at the 1.5-mile track. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Charlotte–Jimmie Johnson →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Scott Dixon

GANASSI
CHEVROLET RACING IN THE VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES
100th RUNNING OF THE INDIANAPOLIS 500
INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER QUOTES – MEDIA DAY
MAY 26, 2016

SCOTT DIXON, NO. 9 TARGET CHEVROLET, CHIP GANASSI RACING (qualified 13th; 2008 Indy 500 winner)

ARE YOU GETTING ANTSY TO GET OUT THERE AND DO IT? “Excited to get out there; this is always the hardest week because you just talk about what you hope to do and how the race may play out. I just can’t wait to get gloves and helmet on Sunday and get in that car and hopefully have the speed to have a shot at the victory. For most of us, the most comfortable time is when we get into the car.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Scott Dixon →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Juan Pablo Montoya

CHEVROLET RACING IN THE VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES
100th RUNNING OF THE INDIANAPOLIS 500
INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER QUOTES – MEDIA DAY
MAY 26, 2016

JUAN PABLO MONTOYA, NO. 2 VERIZON CHEVROLET, TEAM PENSKE (qualified 17th; 2000 and 2015 Indy 500 winner):

DID YOU HAVE THE RACE ENGINE IN AT ALL LAST WEEK? “No, no. We just had the race engine in for Monday. Chevrolet made a hell of a step. It’s exciting. It’s exciting to leave the pits and know you have some power. Continue reading Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Juan Pablo Montoya →

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