World of Outlaws

World of Outlaws–Kerry Madsen Holds off Donny Schatz to Win the Federated Auto Parts Ironman 55 presented by Walker

Kerry Madsen Holds off Donny Schatz to Win the Federated Auto Parts Ironman 55 presented by Walker
Madsen scored his fifth World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series victory of the season

PEVELY, Mo. – Aug. 2, 2014 – Kerry Madsen proved to be the strongest man Saturday night at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55, leading 35 laps and holding back his fiercest competition to win the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series’ Federated Auto Parts Ironman 55 presented by Walker.
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Summit Racing

Summit Racing–Line Educated and Optimistic Heading into Seattle Raceday

Line Educated and Optimistic Heading into Seattle Raceday

KENT, Wash., August 2, 2014 – Jason Line and the blue Summit Racing Chevrolet Camaro were a powerful pair during qualifying at the 27th annual NHRA Northwest Nationals, and their combined performance at Pacific Raceways has so far been impressive. Line earned bonus qualifying points en route to a start from the No. 3 position. On Sunday, the driver who has already scored two wins in the 2014 season will begin his pursuit of another, starting with a first-round meeting with Pacific Northwest local racer Mark Wolfe.
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Mopar Racing

Mopar Racing– Johnson Earns 35th Career No. 1 Pro Stock Qualifier Position in Preparation for NHRA Northwest Nationals

Johnson Earns 35th Career No. 1 Pro Stock Qualifier Position in Preparation for NHRA Northwest Nationals

· Allen Johnson secures his 35th career No.1 qualifier position at 27th annual National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Northwest Nationals
· Johnson posted the quickest elapsed time runs in all four qualifying sessions at Pacific Raceways
· Defending Funny Car title holder Hagan is No. 3 qualifier and top Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) Mopar on the elimination ladder

Kent, Washington (Aug 2, 2014) – Mopar driver Allen Johnson earned his 35th career No. 1 qualifier position at the 27th annual National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways near Seattle, Washington, and was quickest in all four qualifying session in preparation Sunday’s elimination rounds.
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Summit Racing

Summit Racing–Anderson Picking Up Steam at Northwest Nationals

Anderson Picking Up Steam at Northwest Nationals

KENT, Wash., August 2, 2014 – Qualifying has concluded at the 27th annual NHRA Northwest Nationals, and Summit Racing Chevrolet Camaro pilot Greg Anderson is heading into raceday like a freight train picking up steam. Qualified in the No. 5 position and scheduled for a first-round match with Deric Kramer at Pacific Raceways, Anderson is confident and steady with four win lights on Sunday on his mind.
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Richard Childress Racing

Richard Childress Racing–Pocono Mountains 150

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
Pocono Mountains 150
Pocono Raceway
August 2, 2014

Austin Dillon Drives No. 3 Yuengling Light Lager Chevrolet to Victory Lane at Pocono Raceway

Austin Dillon drove Richard Childress Racing’s Yuengling Light Lager Chevrolet to his sixth-career NASCAR Camping World Truck Series win on Saturday afternoon at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pa. The Welcome, N.C., driver started the 60-lap race from the second position and noted a tight-handling condition to crew chief Nick Harrison from the start of the event. He pitted under green-flag conditions on lap 30, taking four Goodyear tires and Sunoco Green E15 Fuel. As pit stops cycled through, Dillon raced his way into the second position and took the lead during the restart on lap 53. Several late-race cautions ensued but Dillon endured, surviving a Green-White-Checker finish that extended the race past its advertized distance to secure a win for America’s Oldest Brewery in their home state of Pennsylvania.

Start – 2nd Finish – 1st Laps Led – 23 Points – N/A

AUSTIN DILLON QUOTE:
“Anytime you can get a NASCAR win it’s huge, so I am so thankful to everyone at RCR, ECR and Yuengling for this opportunity. I watched my brother at Indianapolis Motor Speedway get a win last week and that really rejuvenated me I feel like. These seasons are so long. I loved watching him do that. It puts the fire back in you because you want to get to that place again. Seeing him in Victory Lane and being with him in Victory Lane. It’s a special place and from time to time you have to be reminded of how special it is. I attribute some of what Ty did last week to running well this week. I’m jacked up and wanting to get a Cup win now.”

Dyson Racing

Dyson Racing–Rain Shortens Bentley Effort at Mid-Ohio

Rain Shortens Bentley Effort at Mid-Ohio
LEXINGTON, OH – When it rains part way through a sprint race it tends to shake things up. A mid-afternoon storm worked against Butch Leitzinger and Dyson Racing Team Bentley in Round 11 of the Pirelli World Challenge at Mid-Ohio today. Leitzinger, who had moved his #08 Bentley Continental GT3 up from his eighth starting spot to sixth when the skies opened, emerged from the pits for rain tires in 12th position under yellow flag conditions, but the highest-placed car on rain tires. But that’s where he finished when the race was red-flagged a few minutes later. Continue reading Dyson Racing–Rain Shortens Bentley Effort at Mid-Ohio →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–IndyCar–Mid-Ohio–Sebastien Bourdais Puts Chevrolet IndyCar V6 Power on the Pole at Mid-Ohio

CHEVROLET RACING
VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES
HONDA INDY 200 AT MID-OHIO
MID-OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER POST QUALIFYING NOTES AND QUOTES
AUGUST 2, 2014

Sebastien Bourdais Puts Chevrolet IndyCar V6 Power on the Pole at Mid-Ohio

LEXINGTON, OHIO (August 2, 2014) – Sebastien Bourdais carefully navigated his Chevrolet-powered No. 11 Team Mistic KVSH Racing Indy car through very wet to semi-dry conditions during the Firestone Fast Six qualifying sessions to come away with the pole position for Sunday’s Verizon IndyCar Series race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.
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Honda Racing

Honda Racing–Hunter-Reay, Honda Lead Mid-Ohio Practice

• Hunter-Reay, Pagenaud end Friday 1-2 overall
• Aleshin leads rookies with fourth-fastest time
• Acura TLX GT makes Pirelli World Challenge debut

Honda-powered Ryan Hunter-Reay, pole qualifier in 2013, led the way Friday at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course during opening Verizon IndyCar Series practice for Sunday’s Honda Indy 200. The 2012 series champion led a Honda 1-2 in practice, with Simon Pagenaud second quickest and his Schmidt Peterson Motorsports teammate, Mikhail Aleshin, fourth and quickest rookie in the field. Continue reading Honda Racing–Hunter-Reay, Honda Lead Mid-Ohio Practice →

Ross Hoek Motorsports

Ross Hoek–Catch TORC Action From Bark River This Sunday

Catch TORC Action From Bark River This Sunday
Irvine, Calif. – TORC: The Off-Road Championship Presented by AMSOIL is racing at the famous Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Tuesday and Wednesday, but before that, NBC Sports is airing the TORC race from the recent Throwdown in the U.P., part 2 from Bark River, MI. The race airs Sunday on the NBC Sports Network at 1:30 p.m. EDT.

The off-road action at the Bark River (Mich.) International Raceway has long been considered some of the best in the sport and the racing from TORC’s second trip to the Upper Peninsula in 2014 will not disappoint. Heading into Rds. 9 and 10 of the schedule, Doug Mittag (PRO Light), CJ Greaves (PRO 2), and Johnny Greaves (PRO 4) were the class points leaders, but it’s safe to say no leads are safe until the championship trophies are hoisted after the final race at Crandon.

Two days after the NBC Sports broadcast, TORC is kicking off their inaugural race on a brand-new race track in Sturgis, SD at The Legendary Buffalo Chip during Bike Week. West Coast Choppers’ Jesse James is competing against some of the best off-road racers in the world in a Cooper Tires PRO 2WD truck.

All the racing on Tuesday and Wednesday is available via live, free streaming at TORCSeries.com. The racing both days are scheduled to start at 2 p.m. PDT/5 p.m. EDT.

World of Outlaws

World of Outlaws–Paul McMahan Holds off Kerry Madsen to Win Red Flag Delayed Prelude to the Ironman

Paul McMahan Holds off Kerry Madsen to Win Red Flag Delayed Prelude to the Ironman
McMahan picked up his fourth World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series win of the season in a race delayed by rain and extensive repairs to the catch fence

PEVELY, Mo. – Aug. 1, 2014 – The Monroe Shocks & Struts Prelude to the Ironman at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 proved to be a long event that saw rain delays and a two hour red flag to repair damage to a catch fence – but none of that slowed Paul McMahan as he held off Kerry Madsen and drove to his fourth World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series win of the season Friday night. Continue reading World of Outlaws–Paul McMahan Holds off Kerry Madsen to Win Red Flag Delayed Prelude to the Ironman →

Summit Racing

Summit Racing–Consistent Anderson Moves into No. 5 spot in Seattle Qualifying

Consistent Anderson Moves into No. 5 spot in Seattle Qualifying

KENT, Wash., August 1, 2014 – Greg Anderson had a very good first day of qualifying at the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceway. His white Summit Racing Chevrolet Camaro was reliable and strong, and his consistency was rewarded with a provisional spot as the No. 5 qualifier at an event where the Mooresville, N.C.-based Pro Stock driver has twice been quickest in qualifying. Continue reading Summit Racing–Consistent Anderson Moves into No. 5 spot in Seattle Qualifying →

John Force Racing

John Force Racing–NHRA Northwest Nationals

JOHN FORCE No. 1 FRIDAY AT NORTHWEST NATIONALS
SEATTLE, WA – After today’s two qualifying sessions at the picturesque Pacific Raceways located in the shadow of majestic Mount Rainier in Washington State, John Force rebounded from his first run and ended the day rocketing to the number one spot with a mind-numbing 4.085 second run at 308.07 mph. The reigning NHRA Mello Yello Funny Car champ pocketed three qualifying bonus points for the effort. If Force stays No. 1 it will be his 150th career No. 1 extending his impressive NHRA record.
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Summit Racing

Summit Racing–Line Remains a Key Player on First Day of NHRA Northwest Nationals

Line Remains a Key Player on First Day of NHRA Northwest Nationals

KENT, Wash., August 1, 2014 – Continuing his streak of powerful qualifying efforts in the Summit Racing Chevrolet Camaro, NHRA Pro Stock driver Jason Line rocketed to the No. 3 spot on the first day of the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways. Line, of Mooresville, N.C., carried the momentum from his win last week in Sonoma to make the third quickest run of the opening round at the Seattle-area racetrack, and he effectively protected the high position to end the day on a positive note. Continue reading Summit Racing–Line Remains a Key Player on First Day of NHRA Northwest Nationals →

Chevrolet Racing

Mopar Racing–Johnson Provisional No.1 Pro Stock Qualifier for Mopar in Seattle

Johnson Provisional No.1 Pro Stock Qualifier for Mopar in Seattle;
Hagan Second in 50th Anniversary HEMI Tribute Funny Car

· Allen Johnson earns provisional No.1 qualifier position at 27th annual National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Northwest Nationals
· Defending Funny Car title holder Hagan leads his Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) teammates with No. 2 provisional spot in the HEMI 50th Anniversary tribute Mopar

Kent, Washington (Aug 1, 2014) – The third and final stop on the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) western swing got under way at the scenic tree-lined Pacific Raceways near Seattle, Washington, with Allen Johnson driving his “Magneti Marelli Offered by Mopar” Dodge Dart straight to the top of the Pro Stock category timing sheets to earn the provisional pole position in Friday qualifying. Continue reading Mopar Racing–Johnson Provisional No.1 Pro Stock Qualifier for Mopar in Seattle →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–IndyCar–Mid-Ohio–Media Appearances

HELIO CASTRONEVES, DRIVER OF THE NO. 3 HITACHI TEAM PENSKE CHEVROLET V6 INDYCAR, JUAN PABLO MONTOYA, DRIVER OF THE NO. 2 HAWK TEAM PENSKE CHEVROLET V6 INDYCAR, AND WILL POWER, DRIVER OF THE NO. 12 VERIZON TEAM PENSKE CHEVROLET V6 INDYCAR met with members of the media at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. FULL TRANSCRIPT:

HELIO CASTRONEVES, DRIVER OF THE NO. 3 HITACHI TEAM PENSKE CHEVROLET V6 INDYCAR:

YOU WERE IN THIS POSITION A YEAR AGO. WHAT DID YOU LEARN THEN THAT WILL CARRY YOU OVER?
“Good question. Make sure the gearbox stays all the way to the end! Or if there is a doubleheader, make sure we change everything. It’s a very difficult decision to think through. You look back and maybe you take more risks in some areas. I don’t know. I always worry about a rain day. When I say that, it’s not literally but it’s in case something bad happens. At least you have something in your pocket. At this point last year, I think we were more comfortable. We didn’t think a bad thing could happen. It wasn’t a rain day but it was like a thunderstorm. You have to keep going and working hard and not worry about the guys. Right now, just push it.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–IndyCar–Mid-Ohio–Media Appearances →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–Nascar–Pocono Qualifying

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
GOBOWLING.COM 400
POCONO RACEWAY
TEAM CHEVY POST QUALIFYING PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
AUGUST 1, 2014

KYLE LARSON TAKES FIRST CAREER POLE AT POCONO
Nine Chevy SS Race Cars in Top 12 Starting Line-up

LONG POND, Pa – (Aug. 1, 2014) – Kyle Larson captured his first NASCAR Sprint Cup career pole position with a track record lap of 183.438-mph/49.063 seconds in his No. 42 Target Chevrolet SS for Sunday’s GoBowling.com 400 at Pocono raceway. The Rookie-of-the-Year contender bested the previous record of 181.415 mph/49.610 seconds around the 2.5-mile track set by Denny Hamlin in June 2014.
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Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–Nascar–Pocono–Qualifying

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
GOBOWLING.COM 400
POCONO RACEWAY
TEAM CHEVY QUALIFYING NOTES AND QUOTES
AUGUST 1, 2014

KYLE LARSON, NO. 42 TARGET CHEVROLET SS – POLE WINNER
“I thought it would be Joey (Logano) too. Those Penske cars are fast every weekend. To get a pole here, my first ‘real’ pole (Kyle started on the pole at Richmond when qualifying was rained out) feels great. To come to a ‘tricky triangle’ like this there is no other race track like it. It’s fun because you get to shift and hit your marks. It’s difficult so I’m glad I could win the pole it feels great. Hopefully, we can get our first career win this weekend too in the No. 42 Target Chevy.”
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Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–Nascar–Pocono–Jeff Gordon

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
GOBOWLING.COM 400
POCONO RACEWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
AUGUST 1, 2014

JEFF GORDON, NO. 24 AXALTA CHEVROLET SS met with media and discussed his week, winning at the Brickyard, how Ray Evernham interacts with the teams at Hendrick Motorsports, the upcoming road race at The Glen, the Knoxville Nationals, and more. Full Transcript:
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Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–Pocono–Kasey Kahne

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
GOBOWLING.COM 400
POCONO RACEWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
AUGUST 1, 2014

KASEY KAHNE, NO. 5 FARMERS INSURANCE CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media and discussed the first practice session, his overall outlook on his chances to secure a victory this weekend at Pocono and many other topics. Full Transcript:

TALK ABOUT COMING HERE TO POCONO A PLACE YOU HAVE HAD SUCCESS:
“I feel really good about coming back here the second time around. We had a lot of speed last week at Indianapolis. That is a good feeling, a similar track in certain ways, but a lot different in others. Just trying to keep up with that. Practice was pretty good there. We made some gains. I didn’t get a real good lap in qualifying practice, but we were on both sides of it. Hopefully, we will have a good shot when it’s time later. I feel good about this weekend. Looking forward to it. We definitely need a little more practice still, but feel good about our chance on Sunday.”
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Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–IndyCar–Mid-Ohio–Tony Kanaan

CHEVROLET RACING
VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES
HONDA INDY 200 AT MID-OHIO
MID-OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
AUGUST 1, 2014

TONY KANAAN, NO. 11 GLAD TARGET CHIP GANASSI RACING CHEVROLET, met with media at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and discussed racing at Mid-Ohio, his first season with Target Chip Ganassi Racing and other topics . Full transcript:

THE MODERATOR: We’re joined by Tony Kanaan of Chip Ganassi Racing.
Tony, with a team that’s been so successful at this track, what do they bring to you?
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