Extreme Speed Motorsports
IMSA Lites Program
Heads to Road Atlanta
Riviera Beach, Fla., Oct. 1, 2015 – Four ambitious drivers wrap up the 2015 IMSA Cooper Tires Prototype Lites Powered by Mazda season for Extreme Speed Motorsports (ESM) this weekend at Road Atlanta. Driving four identical Extreme Speed Motorsports Elan DP02 race cars are James Dayson, Max Hanratty, Andrew Hobbs and Naj Husain. Continue reading Extreme Speed Motorsports IMSA Lites Program Heads to Road Atlanta
Chevy Racing–FAMILIAR FOUR: CORVETTE RACING RE-SIGNS FULL-SEASON DRIVERS FOR 2016
FAMILIAR FOUR: CORVETTE RACING RE-SIGNS FULL-SEASON DRIVERS FOR 2016
Garcia, Magnussen, Gavin, Milner to form core group of Corvette Racing driving roster
· Quartet has been together full-time at Corvette Racing since 2012
· Team captured endurance racing’s Triple Crown in 2015
· Each driver a past GT class Driver Champion
BRASELTON, Ga. (Oct. 1, 2015) – With its 2015 racing season coming to an end this weekend at Road Atlanta, Corvette Racing already is casting an eye toward the future. The team and Chevrolet announced today that its group of full-season drivers – Antonio Garcia, Jan Magnussen, Oliver Gavin and Tommy Milner – will return to drive two Chevrolet Corvette C7.Rs in 2016. Continue reading Chevy Racing–FAMILIAR FOUR: CORVETTE RACING RE-SIGNS FULL-SEASON DRIVERS FOR 2016
Chevy Racing–CORVETTE DPs AT ROAD ATLANTA: Prototype Engine Manufacturer Championship in Sight
CORVETTE DPs AT ROAD ATLANTA: Prototype Engine Manufacturer Championship in Sight
Corvette Daytona Prototype won race, pole position in 2014 Petit Le Mans
· Chevrolet needs a single Corvette DP to start in order to win fourth straight title
· Three Corvette DP teams within six points for Driver’s, Team championships
· Wayne Taylor Racing returns as defending Petit Le Mans winner
DETROIT (Sept. 30, 2015) – The Corvette Daytona Prototype program returns to Road Atlanta and Petit Le Mans with two goals: wrap up another Prototype Engine Manufacturer Championship for Chevrolet and claim a second straight victory in the 10-hour endurance race. Continue reading Chevy Racing–CORVETTE DPs AT ROAD ATLANTA: Prototype Engine Manufacturer Championship in Sight
Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Teleconference–Kevin Harvick
KEVIN HARVICK, NO. 4 BUDWEISER/JIMMY JOHN’S CHEVROLET SS, was the guest on this week’s NASCAR Teleconference.
Transcript Below:
MODERATOR: Good morning, everyone, and welcome to today’s teleconference. We have been joined by our defending NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion, Kevin Harvick, driver of the No. 4 Budweiser Jimmy Johns Chevrolet for Stewart‑Haas Racing.
Harvick has two wins and a series leading 18 Top 5’s in 2015. He currently sits 15th on The Chase grid heading into Sunday’s AAA 400 at Dover International Speedway. Coverage of the AAA 400 can be seen live on NBCSN on at 2:30 p.m. Eastern on Sunday. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Teleconference–Kevin Harvick
Summit Racing–Anderson in the championship hunt as NHRA arrives in Reading
Anderson in the championship hunt as NHRA arrives in Reading
MOORESVILLE, N.C., September 30, 2015 – This weekend’s 31st annual NHRA Keystone Nationals at historic Maple Grove Raceway is a breath of fresh air for Summit Racing Pro Stock driver Greg Anderson and a chance to make up some ground. After holding the points lead through most of the summer, Anderson just barely lost his grip on the top spot as the 2015 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship approached – and it he wants it back sooner rather than later. Continue reading Summit Racing–Anderson in the championship hunt as NHRA arrives in Reading
FORCE HAS CHAMPIONSHIP IN SIGHT HEADING TO MAPLE GROVE
FORCE HAS CHAMPIONSHIP IN SIGHT HEADING TO MAPLE GROVE
READING, PA (September 30, 2015) — With four races left in the 2015 season John Force and the Peak Antifreeze Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car team have their eyes on the prize. Coming out of the AAA Insurance Midwest Nationals Force raced to a quarter-final finish and managed to hang onto 5th place in the Mello Yello point standings. The 16-time champion knows he will need to start winning races if he has a chance to chase down points leader Del Worsham over the next six weeks. Continue reading FORCE HAS CHAMPIONSHIP IN SIGHT HEADING TO MAPLE GROVE
Summit Racing–Maple Grove record holder Line returns to favored facility with plans to go fast
Maple Grove record holder Line returns to favored facility
with plans to go fast
Mooresville, N.C., September 30, 2015 – Maple Grove Raceway is one of the racetracks that the Pro Stock competitors truly enjoy visiting. The naturally aspirated factory hot rods simply breathe better amongst all of those trees in Reading, and that means optimum use of horsepower. The race this weekend is the third of six in NHRA’s Countdown to the Championship playoffs, and Jason Line expects to go fast at the 31st annual NHRA Keystone Nationals. Continue reading Summit Racing–Maple Grove record holder Line returns to favored facility with plans to go fast
GM Racing on the Retirement of Tony Stewart
Attributed to Jim Campbell, Chevrolet U.S. vice president of performance vehicles and motorsports
“Tony Stewart has been a key member of our racing family for nearly 20 years. The majority of his race wins and championships—regardless of series—have been with our brands.
“Not only is he a championship-winning driver and team owner, he is an entrepreneur and gives back to numerous charities. Through his Tony Stewart Foundation, he pours his heart into causes that support children, animals and others in need of assistance.
“We value our long-standing partnership with Tony and look forward to joining his fans in celebrating his final season as a full-time driver in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.”
Valerie Thompson Racing–America’s Queen of Speed to make special appearance at Eastside Harley-Davidson in Bellevue October 3
America’s Queen of Speed to make special appearance at Eastside Harley-Davidson in Bellevue October 3
Seven-time motorcycle land speed record holder Valerie Thompson will meet fans at the site of her first motorcycle purchase
(Scottsdale, AZ) – September 30, 2015 – Seven-time land speed record holder Valerie Thompson will return to Eastside Harley-Davidson in Bellevue, Washington where she purchased her first motorcycle to sign autographs from noon to 4 p.m. on October 3.
Thompson will also make an appearance at the Eastside Harley-Davidson booth at the Microsoft Car and Bike Show at Microsoft headquarters in Redmond on October 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Thompson recently became the first female member of the Colorado Mile 200 MPH Club with a top speed pass of 201.2 mph on her Quicksilver Powersports Lubricants/CTEK sponsored BMW. Thompson has recorded a top speed of over 217 mph on her BMW S 1000 RR and is a member of five different land speed racing 200 MPH Clubs, including the prestigious Bonneville 200 MPH Club. As a result, she is often referred to as “America’s Queen of Speed.”
“This appearance is very special for me. I bought my first bike, a 1999 1200 Custom Sportster, at Eastside Harley-Davidson in 1999. I also worked with Sebastian Bularz, who is now the General Manager at Eastside Harley-Davidson. He’s been a good friend and avid supporter of my racing career for many years,” said Thompson. “I’m also looking forward to seeing many friends at the Microsoft Car and Bike show, especially since it benefits the United Way,” added a smiling Thompson.
Eastside Harley-Davidson is located at 14408 NE 20th Street in Bellevue, Washington. For additional information, call 425-702-2000 or visit eastsideharley.com
Roush Yates Engines and Ford Performance Propel Andrew Aquilante To Six SCCA Runoff Titles
Roush Yates Engines and Ford Performance Propel
Andrew Aquilante To Six SCCA Runoff Titles
Aquilante achieves six SCCA Runoff titles
Pole sitter and led all 14 laps
Aquilante has won four SCCA Runoff poles in the T1 Touring division
Mooresville, NC. September 29, 2015 – Roush Yates Engines and Ford Performance propelled Andrew Aquilante to his sixth SCCA Runoff title on Saturday, at Daytona International Speedway for Phoenix American Motorsports. Aquilante led all 14 laps on his way to victory in the T1 Touring division. Continue reading Roush Yates Engines and Ford Performance Propel Andrew Aquilante To Six SCCA Runoff Titles
Roush Yates Engines Power Team Penske to Sweep the Xfinity Series Races at Kentucky Speedway
Roush Yates Engines Power Team Penske to Sweep the
Xfinity Series Races at Kentucky Speedway
Ryan Blaney wins; Completing the Team Penske Sweep at Kentucky Speedway
Blaney has two victories in 2015 with the Xfinity Series
Chris Buescher leads the Xfinity Series points by 19
Ford Performance has a 3 point lead in the Xfinity Series Manufacturer Standings Continue reading Roush Yates Engines Power Team Penske to Sweep the Xfinity Series Races at Kentucky Speedway
Scelzi Records Runner-Up Result, Two Top 10s to Continue Hot Streak
Scelzi Records Runner-Up Result, Two Top 10s to Continue Hot Streak
Inside Line Promotions – VENTURA, Calif. (Sept. 28, 2015) – Dominic Scelzi has momentum on his side coming off another strong weekend with the King of the West 410 Sprint Car Series.
Scelzi registered a pair of top-10 results to extend his streak to four straight races. He now has five finishes in the top seven in seven races since returning from a back injury earlier this month. Continue reading Scelzi Records Runner-Up Result, Two Top 10s to Continue Hot Streak
NHRA–Midwest Nationals Results
Top Fuel — Antron Brown, 3.721 seconds, 325.92 mph def. Dave Connolly, 3.753 seconds, 328.94 mph.
Funny Car — Del Worsham, Toyota Camry, 3.964, 320.13 def. Matt Hagan, Dodge Charger, 3.983, 324.20.
Pro Stock — Drew Skillman, Chevy Camaro, 6.529, 211.63 def. Erica Enders, Camaro, 17.947, 46.65.
Pro Stock Motorcycle — Hector Arana Jr, Buell, 6.860, 196.50 def. Hector Arana, Buell, 6.932, 195.03.
Pro Modified — Mike Knowles, Ford Mustang, 5.901, 242.71 def. Rickie Smith, Chevy Camaro, 5.953, 244.52.
Competition Eliminator — Craig Bourgeois, Dragster, 7.033, 173.54 def. Tony Pontillo, Spitzer, 6.841, 193.57.
Super Stock — Brina Splingaire, Chevy Cobalt, 9.493, 122.83 def. Tommy Phillips, Chevy Cavalier, foul.
Stock Eliminator — Britt Cummings, Chevy Corvette, 10.800, 107.81 def. Fred Suiter, Chevy Camaro, foul.
Super Comp — Luke Bogacki, Dragster, 8.890, 175.89 def. Jeremy Demers, Dragster, 8.889, 182.92.
Super Gas — Jacob Elrod, Chevy Corvette, 10.683, 109.98 def. Mark Hackett, Chevy Camaro, broke.
Top Dragster — Marco Abruzzi, Dragster, 7.025, 133.20 def. Andy Johnson, Dragster, foul.
Top Sportsman — Lester Johnson, Chevy Bel Air, 6.474, 208.62 def. Glenn Butcher, Chevy Camaro, 6.432, 219.54.
Honda, Acura Racers Claim Eight SCCA National Championships
Honda, Acura Racers Claim Eight SCCA National Championships
• Runoffs results reflect impact of Honda Racing Line Program
• Podium sweep in Super Touring Light
• Honda, Acura drivers also win T4, FF, STU, GT-3, GT-L, FP, and HP
DAYTONA, Fla. (Sept. 27, 2015) – Honda and Acura racers won eight Sports Car Club of America national championship titles, including a podium sweep in the competitive Super Touring Light category and a fourth consecutive Formula F title, at the 2015 SCCA National Championship Runoffs, contested this weekend at Daytona International Speedway Continue reading Honda, Acura Racers Claim Eight SCCA National Championships
Mopar Racing–Runner-Up Performance for Hagan and 2015 Dodge Charger R/T at NHRA Midwest Nationals
Runner-Up Performance for Hagan and 2015 Dodge Charger R/T at NHRA Midwest Nationals
· Matt Hagan drives DSR Mopar Express Lane Dodge Charger R/T to runner-up finish at National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Midwest Nationals
· Hagan moves up to second place in “Countdown to the Championship” with performance at Gateway Motorsports Park
· Runner-up finish marks 19th final round appearance for new 2015 Dodge Charger R/T Funny Car in 20 national events this season
· Another semi-final appearance for Allen Johnson’s Magneti Marelli Dodge Dart moves him up into third place in the NHRA Pro Stock Countdown standings Continue reading Mopar Racing–Runner-Up Performance for Hagan and 2015 Dodge Charger R/T at NHRA Midwest Nationals
Richard Childress Racing–Sylvania 300
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
SYLVANIA 300
New Hampshire Motor Speedway
Sunday, September 27, 2015
Race Highlights:
Richard Childress Racing drivers Ryan Newman, Paul Menard and Austin Dillon finished 10th, 15th and 22nd, respectively, in the SYLVANIA 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Newman and Menard rank sixth and 13th, respectively, in the Challenger round of the Chase for the Sprint Cup, while Dillon ranks 21st in the standings.
Matt Kenseth earned his fifth win of the 2015 season and was followed to the line by Denny Hamlin, Joey Logano, Greg Biffle and Carl Edwards.
The 29th race of the 2015 Sprint Cup Series season is the AAA 400 at Dover International Speedway on Sunday, October 4, 2015, which is scheduled to be televised live on NBC Sports Network beginning at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time and broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Satellite Radio, channel 90. Continue reading Richard Childress Racing–Sylvania 300
Summit Racing–Anderson’s Summit Racing Camaro Powerful in St. Louis
nderson’s Summit Racing Camaro Powerful in St. Louis
MADISON, Ill., September 27, 2015 – The 4th annual AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals marked the second race of six in the 2015 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship, and Greg Anderson had all his ducks in a row during qualifying. After picking up the maximum points for having the quickest car through each round of qualifying, 79-time No. 1 qualifier Anderson had a clear view of the winner’s circle at Gateway Motorsports Park. However, things did not go as planned. Continue reading Summit Racing–Anderson’s Summit Racing Camaro Powerful in St. Louis
John Force Racing–Midwest Nationals
TEAM JFR RACE REPORT
20th of 24 races in the NHRA Mello Yello Series
2nd of 6 races in Countdown to Championship
4th annual AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals
Gateway Motorsports Park
St. Louis, MO
Sept. 27, 2015
Final round results from Sunday’s 4th annual AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals at Gateway Motorsports Park, twentieth race in the 2015 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series: Continue reading John Force Racing–Midwest Nationals
Chevy Racing–NASCAR–New Hampshire–Post Race
NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
SYLVANIA 300
NEW HAMPSHIRE MOTOR SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY POST RACE REPORT
SEPTEMBER 27, 2015
JIMMIE JOHNSON LEADS TEAM CHEVY AT NEW HAMPSHIRE
Fuel Mileage Hampers Chasers
LOUDON, N.H. – September 27, 2015 – Six-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion, Jimmie Johnson, led the way for Team Chevy with a sixth place finish in his No. 48 Lowe’s Pro Services Chevrolet SS in the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, the track known as the ‘Magic Mile’. While running third in the field on lap 200 of the 317.4-mile race, a left front flat tire sent Johnson to the rear of the field; but he was able to rebound. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–New Hampshire–Post Race
Chevy Racing–NASCAR–New Hampshire–Post Race
NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
SYLVANIA 300
NEW HAMPSHIRE MOTOR SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY RACE NOTES AND QUOTES
SEPTEMBER 27, 2015
JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S PRO SERVICES CHEVROLET SS – FINISHED 6TH
GREAT COME BACK RUN TO FINISHING IN THE TOP 10 AFTER HAVING A FLAT TIRE:
“Yeah, it was really weird. I went into Turn 3 and got on the brakes and the car traveled and slowed down. It felt like something broke in the left-front, but they said there was a lugnut inside the wheel. I guess when I hit the brakes to slow down a lugnut hit the valve stem and took the tire out. Fortunately some cautions fell in quick order to let us get back on the lead lap. We had a solid car and got up there to ninth or something and some guys ran out of fuel and got us to sixth.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–New Hampshire–Post Race