F4

F4 U.S. CHAMPIONSHIP ENTERS MILLIONS OF HOUSEHOLDS ACROSS AMERICA

F4 U.S. CHAMPIONSHIP ENTERS MILLIONS OF HOUSEHOLDS ACROSS AMERICA

“Formula 4 United States Championship Today” show debuts Saturday

INDIANAPOLIS – The inaugural race weekend of the Formula 4 United States Championship powered by Honda will be featured on television across the country starting this weekend.

The first of seven episodes of “F4 U.S. Championship Today” will air Saturday at 4 p.m. ET on Altitude Sports and will debut on NESN National on Monday at 12:30 a.m. ET. The episode will feature the debut weekend of the series from Lexington, Ohio, earlier this month.

Altitude and NESN are available throughout the United States on DirecTV, Dish Network and AT&T U-verse, making the program available in millions of households. The program will also air on regional sports channel SWX Sports.

The first show follows the F4 U.S. season debut at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course with highlights from each of the three races, interviews from drivers and team owners like five-time IndyCar winner turned television color analyst Scott Goodyear and insights on the making of the car.

About the SCCA Pro Racing F4 U.S. Championship:
FIA F4 is designed as entry-level open-wheel racing for participants, around a contemporary, modern, cost conscious formula. SCCA Pro Racing and its chosen partners that embrace these ideals and support this vision with appropriate technology and products. The selected F4 powerplant is a production based on the engine currently powering the Honda Civic® Type R® recently launched in Europe, tuned to meet FIA-mandated output of approximately 160 Hp. The engine and the ECU are sealed to provide parity and compliance.

Mopar Racing

Mopar and Pennzoil® Announce Sponsorship of Leah Pritchett-piloted NHRA Top Fuel Dragster

Mopar and Pennzoil® Announce Sponsorship of Leah Pritchett-piloted NHRA Top Fuel Dragster

· Mopar/Pennzoil NHRA Top Fuel Dragster will debut at Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals, race at select remaining 2016 events
· Rising star and Don Schumacher Racing driver Leah Pritchett to take wheel of Mopar-powered Top Fuel machine
· Mopar confirms longstanding commitment to NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing with return to class that cemented brand’s reputation at the track
· Partnership with Pennzoil extends relationship from showroom and service lane to strip
· Entry expands Mopar brand sponsorship support to three of four NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Pro classes
· Dragster showcase set for afternoon NHRA press conference today at Elway’s in Denver
· Pritchett to meet fans and sign autographs at Mopar Block Party Thursday evening in downtown Golden, Colorado
· Debut at Mopar Mile-High Nationals comes at first NHRA race to air live on FOX Broadcast Network Continue reading Mopar and Pennzoil® Announce Sponsorship of Leah Pritchett-piloted NHRA Top Fuel Dragster →

Roush Yates

Roush Yates–2016 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

2016 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS
Roush Yates Engines and Ford Performance have been powering the momentum of 17 race teams in NASCAR, IMSA and FIA race series’ through-out the 2016 race season. In total, Roush Yates Engines has accomplished 13 overall wins, 8 poles, and has powered more than 58 races.

Brad Keselowski is the first driver in 2016 to win four races and officially secure his spot in the Chase after his last win at Kentucky Speedway. Continue reading Roush Yates–2016 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS →

Hopp Racing

Hopp Racing–APBA Record Again!

IMG_20160402_164619April 2nd of this year the world’s fastest Grandpa Jerry Hopp set his 3rd major speed record driving Hopp Racing’s APBA Grand Prix Hydroplane. Jerry averaged 170.620 mph in the flying 1/4 mile straightaway at Oroville, CA. Jerry also hold the 1 2/3 mile circle track record set last summer at 110.081 mph and the Kilo straightaway record at 169.081 mph. Jerry now has a “Hat Trick” of boat racing holding 3 of the 5 APBA speed records in Grand Prix Hydroplanes.

70 year old Jerry gave a BIG Thumbs up to ARP for supplying the outstanding hardware that holds the Hopp Racing big block Chevy together. The 468 ci supercharged alcohol engine puts out 1500 HP and the engine is run at 8500 rpm. Hopp Racing uses the same engine for straightaway and circle track racing. Now the circle track season has started with upcoming races at Tri-Cities and Seattle Seafair in Washington state.

Erica Enders

Pro Stock champ Erica Enders ready to show what her Mopar can do in Denver

Pro Stock champ Erica Enders ready to show what her Mopar can do in Denver
DENVER (July 20) — Two-time Pro Stock champion Erica Enders has come to Bandimere Speedway for the Mopar Mile-High Nationals for many years, always knowing how difficult it is racing in the thinner Colorado air, but this year Enders is driving a Hemi-powered Dart, and she relishes the chance to race on even terms with her Elite Motorsports/Mopar Dodge.

“I’m pretty excited about the opportunity,” Enders said. “The Hemis have run well on the mountain for years and years and years. Hopefully, this can be a turnaround weekend for us.” Continue reading Pro Stock champ Erica Enders ready to show what her Mopar can do in Denver →

Chevrolet Racing

CHEVROLET NHRA AT DENVER

CHEVROLET NHRA AT DENVER

What:
37th Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals
When:
Friday, July 22-Sunday, July 24
Where:
Bandimere Speedway, Morrison, Colorado
TV:
FOX Sports 1: Qualifying – 11 p.m. ET Saturday (taped highlights)
FOX: Eliminations and finals – 3 p.m. ET Sunday (live)

Chevrolet Drivers Head to Colorado for Start of Three-Race Western Swing
Chevrolet teams seek to add to success at the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals Continue reading CHEVROLET NHRA AT DENVER →

Wood Brothers

Bullins, Quick Lane Crew Vow To Leave Nothing On The Table At Legendary Brickyard

Bullins, Quick Lane Crew Vow To Leave Nothing On The Table At Legendary Brickyard

July 20, 2016

Indianapolis Motor Speedway isn’t just any race track. It’s an iconic part of automotive history. It’s hosted 100 Indianapolis 500s and numerous other major events including 22 NASCAR Sprint Cup races.

Just touring the 2.5-mile track, with its massive grandstands on both sides of the long front straightaway, is an experience to behold. Being there during a race is one of the premier motorsports experiences for both fans and competitors. Continue reading Bullins, Quick Lane Crew Vow To Leave Nothing On The Table At Legendary Brickyard →

World of Outlaws

David Gravel Battles to Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup Victory

David Gravel Battles to Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup Victory
Picks up his fifth World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series victory of the season

SARVER, Pa. – July 19, 2016 – Donny Schatz did not make it easy, but David Gravel proved up to the task as he battled to his fifth World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series victory of the season in the 25th Annual Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup at Lernerville Speedway on Tuesday night. Continue reading David Gravel Battles to Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup Victory →

Jegs Racing

Five Coughlin family members to race at National Trail this weekend

Five Coughlin family members to race at National Trail this weekend
HEBRON, Ohio (July 19) — The Buckeye Fuel Wars — aka the Coughlin Family Showcase — takes place at National Trail Raceway this weekend. Five members of the Coughlin family will race across five NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series classes at the North Central Division event.

Mike Coughlin
Mike Coughlin, one of four brothers who runs JEGS High Performance, is driving his Top Dragster, and his son, Clay, is racing a Jr. Dragster. Continue reading Five Coughlin family members to race at National Trail this weekend →

Mopar Racing

Mopar Ready for Action at 37th Annual Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals

Mopar Ready for Action at 37th Annual Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals

· Mopar teams and drivers get set for 37th annual Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals at Bandimere Speedway, July 22-24, 2016
· Mopar Mile-High Nationals to be first NHRA event in history shown live on FOX Broadcast Network
· Festivities surrounding Mopar’s premier NHRA event begin with 15th annual Mopar Block Party in downtown Golden, Colorado
· U.S. Army veteran, actor, author and dance champion J.R. Martinez appointed Grand Marshal for Mopar Mile-High Nationals
· Longtime Mopar campaigner in NHRA drag racing, car owner, sponsor and Southland Dodge dealership owner Jeff Teuton named Honorary Starter
· Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) Mopar Dodge Charger R/T Funny Cars blaze trail into Denver on seven straight wins, eight total trophies in first 13 events
· DSR drivers Ron Capps, Jack Beckman 1-2 in championship points in Mopar Dodge Charger R/T Funny Cars, teammates Matt Hagan No. 4, Tommy Johnson Jr. No. 5
· Two-time Mopar Mile-High Nationals Pro Stock winner Jeg Coughlin Jr. seeking first win of season in Magneti Marelli Offered by Mopar Dodge Dart
· Reigning Pro Stock world champion Erica Enders going after first Mopar Mile-High Nationals victory in Mopar Performance Dodge Dart
· Mopar-powered Dodge Dart Pro Stock driver Allen Johnson has six wins at Denver, aims for 10th consecutive final round at Bandimere Speedway Continue reading Mopar Ready for Action at 37th Annual Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals →

Allen Johnson Racing

Pro Stock Champion Allen Johnson Sets Sights on Mopar Mile-High Nationals to Continue Reign as King of the Mountain

Pro Stock Champion Allen Johnson Sets Sights on Mopar Mile-High Nationals to Continue Reign as King of the Mountain

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (July 19, 2016) – If one person has been dominant at the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals, it would be Allen Johnson. Nicknamed the “King of the Mountain”, Johnson matches his six wins at the event with six No. 1 qualifiers throughout his notable career since his debut in 1996. Reaching his tenth final round at last year’s event, Johnson is eager to get back to Bandimere Speedway and ink his seventh Mile-High win. Continue reading Pro Stock Champion Allen Johnson Sets Sights on Mopar Mile-High Nationals to Continue Reign as King of the Mountain →

Chevrolet Racing

DRESSED FOR THE PARTY Bowtie Brigade Ready to Take on Indy

DRESSED FOR THE PARTY
Bowtie Brigade Ready to Take on Indy

DETROIT – (July 19, 2016) – History, fame, honor, prestige, these are the adjectives competitors use when talking about racing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. No manufacturer has captured the essence of competition around the 2.5-mile track quite like Chevrolet. The brand has earned 16 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victories at Indy, more than any other manufacturer; including 12 consecutive wins from 2003-2014. The link between Indy and Chevrolet began long before NASCAR Sprint Cup cars entered its hallowed grounds. Continue reading DRESSED FOR THE PARTY Bowtie Brigade Ready to Take on Indy →

KB Racing, Summit Racing

TEAM SUMMIT RACING TO BATTLE NEW CONDITIONS, WANTS WIN #14

TEAM SUMMIT RACING TO BATTLE NEW CONDITIONS,
WANTS WIN #14
NHRA MAKES DEBUT ON FOX NETWORK WITH LIVE COVERAGE

Mooresville, NC (July 19, 2016)—The Mopar NHRA Mile-High Nationals in Denver could be the most challenging race for Team Summit Racing Pro Stock drivers Greg Anderson and Jason Line. This is the first race at the mile-high track with the new EFI setup.

After winning the NHRA Route 66 Nationals in Chicago, Greg Anderson explained how KB Racing is straying from the rest of the Pro Stock pack, testing and tuning at their shop to gain an advantage and win at Bandimere Speedway. Continue reading TEAM SUMMIT RACING TO BATTLE NEW CONDITIONS, WANTS WIN #14 →

John Force Racing

NEW LOOK JOHN FORCE WANTS TO STAND OUT WITH PERFORMANCE IN DENVER

NEW LOOK JOHN FORCE WANTS TO STAND OUT WITH PERFORMANCE IN DENVER
PEAK Realtree Funny Car_2

DENVER, CO (July 19, 2016) — John Force might be hard to see at the Mopar Mile High NHRA Nationals but the 16-time Funny Car champion wants to continue to make a lot of noise on the mountain top. Force, the six-time Mile High NHRA Nationals winner, will be driving a new look Realtree PEAK Antifreeze & Coolant camouflage Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car this weekend. The one race partnership will highlight Force’s All-American roots and his passion for building business relationships beyond the race track. Continue reading NEW LOOK JOHN FORCE WANTS TO STAND OUT WITH PERFORMANCE IN DENVER →

Richard Childress Racing

Richard Childress Racing–Brickyard 400 Preview

Richard Childress Racing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway … In 61 previous NASCAR Sprint Cup Series starts at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Richard Childress Racing has posted two pole awards (Kevin Harvick in 2003 and Jeff Burton in 2006), three wins (Dale Earnhardt in 1995, Harvick in 2003 and Paul Menard in 2011), 11 top-five and 24 top-10 finishes. RCR Chevrolets have also been atop the leaderboard for a total of 268 laps and with the exception of one, each entry has been running at the finish of every event at the Brickyard, dating back to the inaugural race in 1994. Continue reading Richard Childress Racing–Brickyard 400 Preview →

Chevrolet Racing

CORVETTE RACING AT LIME ROCK PARK: We’re Back!

CORVETTE RACING AT LIME ROCK PARK: We’re Back!
Team returns to Connecticut for first time since 2013 ALMS season

Four class victories for Corvette Racing at Lime Rock
Garcia, Magnussen runners-up in team’s last two Lime Rock races
Gavin, Milner enter with GTLM Championship lead
Chevrolet out front in GT Le Mans Manufacturer points

DETROIT (July 19, 2016) – Corvette Racing’s tour of classic North American circuits continues this weekend with the team’s return to Lime Rock Park for the first time since 2013. The Northeast Grand Prix is the seventh race in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship for the two-car program as Corvette Racing looks to reclaim its winning ways with a new generation of race car. Continue reading CORVETTE RACING AT LIME ROCK PARK: We’re Back! →

World of Outlaws

At a Glance: The Outlaws Return to the Keystone State

At a Glance: The Outlaws Return to the Keystone State
The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series takes on the 25th Annual Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup at Lernerville Speedway on Tuesday and then roll to Williams Grove Speedway on Friday and Saturday for the Champion Racing Oil Summer Nationals

CONCORD, N.C. – July 18, 2016 – The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series returns to the Keystone State, Pennsylvania, this week as the series takes on Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pa. on Tuesday, July 19 for the 25th Annual Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup and the historic Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa. on Friday, July 22 and Saturday, July 23 for the Champion Racing Oil Summer Nationals. Continue reading At a Glance: The Outlaws Return to the Keystone State →

Red Horse Racing

Red Horse Racing–Aspen Dental Dirt Derby

Red Horse Racing: Notes & Quotes

Event: Aspen Dental Dirt Derby
Venue: Eldora Speedway
Date: July 18, 2016
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Red Horse Racing at Eldora Speedway… In seven NASCAR Camping World Truck Series starts at Eldora Speedway, Red Horse Racing has recorded one top-10 finish on the half-mile clay oval.

Red Horse Racing NASCAR Camping World Truck Series History… Since entering NASCAR Camping World Truck Series competition in 2005, RHR has logged 496 starts, earning 15 wins, 101 top-five finishes, 215 top-10 finishes and 13 pole awards. Continue reading Red Horse Racing–Aspen Dental Dirt Derby →

Gary Scelzi Motorsports

Scelzi Regrouping after Running into Rough Luck throughout Kings Royal

Scelzi Regrouping after Running into Rough Luck throughout Kings Royal

Inside Line Promotions – ROSSBURG, Ohio (July 18, 2016) – Dominic Scelzi and his Roth Motorsports backed team will take this weekend off to regroup following a rough 33rd annual Kings Royal at Eldora Speedway.

“We’re out of cars and we’re out of parts,” he said. “We’re going to have to regroup and hopefully get back to racing the following weekend. The best thing we can do is get back to the track and hopefully change our luck around.” Continue reading Scelzi Regrouping after Running into Rough Luck throughout Kings Royal →

Jegs Racing

Team JEGS Pre-Race Notes: Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals

Team JEGS Pre-Race Notes:
Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals
Team JEGS Pre-race Notes
Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals
Denver (July 22-24)

Six-time world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. will continue his pursuit of the NHRA Mello Yello Pro Stock title at this weekend’s Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals at Bandimere Speedway. He will be driving a Rick Jones Race Cars-built Dodge Dart as a member of the Elite Motorsports team.
Coughlin is racing as a teammate to two-time world champ Erica Enders. The Elite team also includes the Pro Stock racer Vincent Nobile. Rickie Jones is the crew chief for Coughlin’s HEMI-powered Dodge while his father, Rick, is the crew chief for Enders. Veteran crew chiefs Mark Ingersoll and Brian “Lump” Self round out the Elite roster. All three Elite teams and their crew chiefs regularly share data and tuning advice. Continue reading Team JEGS Pre-Race Notes: Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals →

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