Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Kansas–Qualifying

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
GOBOWLING 400
KANSAS SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY QUALIFYING NOTES AND QUOTES
MAY 6, 2016

KURT BUSCH POSTS SOLID QUALIFYING EFFORT AT KANSAS
Three Chevy SS Drivers in Top 12

KANSAS CITY, KS – (May 6, 2016) – Kurt Busch was the fastest Chevrolet in today’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) qualifying session with a lap of 28.401 seconds, 190.134 mph in his No. 41 Haas Automation/Monster Energy Chevrolet SS at Kansas Speedway. The Team Chevy driver will start fourth in the 40-car field in Saturday night’s Go Bowling 400. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Kansas–Qualifying →

Erica Enders

Pro Stock champ Erica Enders featured in Sports Illustrated Kids

Pro Stock champ Erica Enders featured in Sports Illustrated Kids
WYNNEWOOD, Okla. (May 6) — Two-time Pro Stock champion Erica Enders is featured in the current issue of the national magazine Sports Illustrated Kids with a four-page spread as well as an online story and video feature on SIKids.com.

Writer Christina M. Tapper, photographer David E. Klutho, and videographer Jake Huber spent two days with Enders and her Elite Motorsports/Mopar Dodge team at the recent NHRA race at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Phoenix.

“They did a really nice job of covering our sport and telling our story,” Enders said. “It’s always great to see our sport reach new fans and a new fan base, especially a younger fan base like Sports Illustrated Kids has. The entire package was well put together, and I enjoyed my time with them.”

The piece, titled “In the Fast Lane With Erica Enders,” features behind-the-scenes photographs of Enders and her interaction with her crewmembers and fans, as well as a story about Enders’ successful Pro Stock career.

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Kansas–Doug Duchardt

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
GO BOWLING 400
KANSAS SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
MAY 6, 2016

DOUG DUCHARDT, GENERAL MANAGER HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS, ON JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S CHEVROLET SS ISSUE DURING FINAL PRACTICE

WHAT HAPPENED?
“It appears the No. 48 got into a similar condition that the No. 5 (Kasey Kahne) got into at Phoenix; and when it did that, it pumped some oil up into the intake manifold and that’s where the smoke came from. Based on the experience we had with Kasey’s engine in Phoenix, we felt comfortable checking the engine over, running it, getting the oil out of the top of the engine, and sending him back out. Jimmie went back out during practice. We will continue to monitor, and we have no plans on changing the engine at this time.”

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Kansas–Jamie McMurray

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
GO BOWLING 400
KANSAS SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
MAY 6, 2016

JAMIE MCMURRAY, NO. 1 MCDONALD’S CHEVROLET SS met with media and discussed the schedule for 2017, how the new rules package is working, night races versus day races, his spotter, and more. Full Transcript:

WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS COMING INTO KANSAS THIS WEEKEND? WHAT ARE YOUR EXPECTATIONS?
“This is obviously a special track for me growing up. I grew up 180 miles south of here. When you come back to this part of the country, I think everyone has experienced that if you move away from home, it’s always nice to come back home and run into common restaurants, common roads, just kind of knowing your way around. And there’s a great feeling associated with that. So, every year when we get to come back to Kansas I always look forward to that part.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Kansas–Jamie McMurray →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Kansas–AJ Allmendinger

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
GOBOWLING 400
KANSAS SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
MAY 6, 2016

AJ ALLMENDINGER, NO. 47 DILLONS/KINGSFORD CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Kansas Speedway and discussed his Darlington Raceway paint scheme paying tribute to Bruce Hill, a Topeka Kansas native who joined during his media availability, his hit last weekend at Talladega, his thoughts on the low downforce package and many other topics. FULL TRANSCRIPT: Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Kansas–AJ Allmendinger →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Kansas–Clint Bowyer

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
GOBOWLING 400
KANSAS SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
MAY 5, 2016

CLINT BOWYER, NO. 15 5-HOUR ENERGY CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Kansas Speedway and discussed the progress of his Harry Scott team thus far 2016, his expectations for this weekend’s Go Bowling 400, competing in the Truck Series and Xfinity Series and many other topics. Full Transcript: Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Kansas–Clint Bowyer →

World of Outlaws

Rockford. Clay. Outlaws. One Time Only. Summer 2016.

Rockford. Clay. Outlaws. One Time Only. Summer 2016.
For the first and only time, the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series and World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series will take on the historic paved track
CONCORD, N.C. – May 6, 2016 – Every so often an idea so ridiculous, so unbelievable takes hold and morphs into the can’t miss event of the year. It is a moment that friends and neighbors talk about for years – and everyone who missed it, regrets forever. Continue reading Rockford. Clay. Outlaws. One Time Only. Summer 2016. →

World of Outlaws

Joey Saldana Scores Win in Battle at Jacksonville Speedway

Joey Saldana Scores Win in Battle at Jacksonville Speedway
Scores his third World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series victory of the season

JACKSONVILLE, Ill. – May 4, 2016 – The road to Joey Saldana’s third World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series victory of the season was not an easy one, but Saldana did what he had to, overcoming fierce challenges and near misses Wednesday night at Jacksonville Speedway.

“It was one thing I learned here tonight – if you do get into trouble, just be patient with the bottom,” Saldana said. “Just stick with it. So I just tried to do a better job than what I’ve been doing in the past and it paid off tonight.” Continue reading Joey Saldana Scores Win in Battle at Jacksonville Speedway →

Wood Brothers

Motorcraft/Quick Lane Team Hoping The Good Times Continue To Roll At Kansas Speedway

Motorcraft/Quick Lane Team Hoping The Good Times Continue To Roll At Kansas Speedway

May 4, 2016

Kansas Speedway, the brainchild of International Speedway Corporation CEO Lesa France Kennedy, has been a special place for Ryan Blaney, the Wood Brothers and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane team.

For Blaney, the 1.5-mile track that once was literally out in the corn fields, but now has become the centerpiece of a major commercial development, is the site of his Sprint Cup debut, back in 2014 while driving for Team Penske. Continue reading Motorcraft/Quick Lane Team Hoping The Good Times Continue To Roll At Kansas Speedway →

Kirsty "Kerbs" Widdrington

Kirsty “Kerbs” Widdrington–Irish Drift Championship – Round 1

So we finally made it after many hurdles in the build up to the start of the season with the help of many people along the way & especially my partner David from DLR Motorsports myself & Syril were reunited & as we arrived at Mondello Park for the practice/test day on Friday the first stop was off to scrutineering – which I am pleased to say that we passed with flying colours! Continue reading Kirsty “Kerbs” Widdrington–Irish Drift Championship – Round 1 →

Follow A Dream Racing

Permatex/Follow A Dream breaks into the 5.40s in Virginia!

Permatex/Follow A Dream breaks into the 5.40s in Virginia!

MARSTONS MILLS, MA. – May 3, 2016 -Jay Blake’s Permatex/Follow A Dream Top Alcohol Funny Car team had an outstanding outing in this past weekend’s NHRA Lucas Oil Racing Series Division 1 meet at Virginia Motorsports Park.

Driver Phil Burkart, who joined the Follow A Dream team earlier this year, was the event’s No 1 qualifier, as well as recorded low elapsed time (ET) and top speed of the meet in the second East Coast Regional race of the season. Continue reading Permatex/Follow A Dream breaks into the 5.40s in Virginia! →

Gary Scelzi Motorsports

Scelzi Nearly Brings Home Back-to-Back Top 10s at Silver Dollar Speedway

Scelzi Nearly Brings Home Back-to-Back Top 10s at Silver Dollar Speedway

Inside Line Promotions – CHICO, Calif. (May 3, 2016) – Dominic Scelzi was well on his way to earning a pair of top 10s last weekend at Silver Dollar Speedway before a flat tire ended the doubleheader two laps early.

Scelzi kicked off the weekend on Friday at the quarter-mile oval, where he qualified 10th quickest and won a heat race to earn a spot in the feature redraw. Unfortunately, he pulled the highest number – eight – during the random draw to start the main event on the outside of the fourth row. Continue reading Scelzi Nearly Brings Home Back-to-Back Top 10s at Silver Dollar Speedway →

Gary Scelzi Motorsports

Giovanni Scelzi Captures Micro Sprint Victory and Another Top Five in Sprint Car

Giovanni Scelzi Captures Micro Sprint Victory and Another Top Five in Sprint Car

Inside Line Promotions – STOCKTON, Calif. (May 2, 2016) – Giovanni Scelzi highlighted another strong weekend by driving into Victory Lane for the first time this season.

Scelzi capped a sprint car/micro sprint weekend doubleheader in his home state on Saturday by setting quick time during qualifying before advancing from sixth to win the winged micro sprint main event at Delta Speedway. Continue reading Giovanni Scelzi Captures Micro Sprint Victory and Another Top Five in Sprint Car →

Summit Racing

GREG ANDERSON WINS SIXTH RACE OF 2016 FOR SUMMIT RACING TEAM

GREG ANDERSON WINS SIXTH RACE OF 2016 FOR SUMMIT RACING TEAM
Doug Kalitta Wins in Top Fuel Dragster

Baytown, Texas (May 1, 2016) – The dominance of the Summit Racing/KB Racing Pro Stock team continued at the 2016 NHRA Spring Nationals at Royal Purple Raceway in Baytown, Texas. Greg Anderson won his third race of the year in an all-Summit Racing final round. This was the sixth victory for KB Racing this year.

GREG ANDERSON Summit Racing Equipment Chevrolet Camaro SS
Anderson’s victory was is third Spring Nationals win and his 81st career win, making Anderson the winningest active Pro Stock Driver in the NHRA. Continue reading GREG ANDERSON WINS SIXTH RACE OF 2016 FOR SUMMIT RACING TEAM →

Mopar Racing

Trio of Semifinal Appearances for Mopar at NHRA SpringNationals

Trio of Semifinal Appearances for Mopar at NHRA SpringNationals
While Sportsman Racer Helms Takes Stock Eliminator Title Win

· DSR Funny Car drivers Jack Beckman and Tommy Johnson Jr. advanced their Mopars to the semifinals at the 29th annual NHRA SpringNationals
· Fifth seed Allen Johnson drove his Mopar to the Pro Stock semifinal round at Royal Purple Raceway
· Sportsman Racer Kevin Helms takes 2010 Mopar Dodge Challenger to a Stock Eliminator title at the SpringNationals
· Jacob Pitt drove his 2003 Dodge Status to a runner-up finish in the Sportsman Super Stock final Continue reading Trio of Semifinal Appearances for Mopar at NHRA SpringNationals →

John Force Racing

COURTNEY FORCE WINS NHRA SPRINGNATIONALS

COURTNEY FORCE WINS NHRA SPRINGNATIONALS

BAYTOWN, TX — For the first time in the history of NHRA two women sit atop the Top Fuel and Funny Car point standings. Brittany Force and the Monster Energy team held onto their points lead and Courtney Force and the Traxxas Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car won the event and jumped from sixth to a tie for first place with Tim Wilkerson in Funny Car today at the NHRA SpringNationals. Continue reading COURTNEY FORCE WINS NHRA SPRINGNATIONALS →

Wood Brothers

Blaney Overcomes Talladega Crash Damage to Finish 9th and Score His Third Top-10 of 2016

Blaney Overcomes Talladega Crash Damage to Finish 9th and Score His Third Top-10 of 2016

May 1, 2016

Ryan Blaney and the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane team played a supporting role in a big racing Sunday for Ford Motor Company.

In Sunday’s GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, Blaney and his Motorcraft/Quick Lane team came back from being on the receiving end of some damage in a multi-car crash and being a lap down to finish ninth, the second Ford team in the finishing order behind race winner Brad Keselowski in the No. 2 Miller Lite Ford Fusion from Team Penske, which shares equipment and technology with the Motorcraft/Quick Lane team.

And the finish came at about the same time that Ford’s sports car racing entry, the Ford GT, scored its first IMSA win, at Laguna Seca Raceway in California.

“It was a great day for Ford Motor Company, and we’re honored to be a part of it,” said Eddie Wood, co-owner of the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Fusion. “Congratulations to Brad Keselowski and all the people at Team Penske for a great win. Congratulations to Ford Performance and all the people who have worked so hard to get the Ford GT a win in such a short time.” Continue reading Blaney Overcomes Talladega Crash Damage to Finish 9th and Score His Third Top-10 of 2016 →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NHRA–Springnationals

CHEVROLET RACING IN NATIONAL HOT ROD ASSOCIATION
NHRA SPRINGNATIONALS
ROYAL PURPLE RACEWAY, BAYTOWN, TEXAS
MAY 1, 2016

Chevrolet Records Two Victories in NHRA SpringNationals

• Courtney Force races to eighth career Funny Car victory
• Moves into a tie for first place in the standings
• Greg Anderson secures third Pro Stock win of season, 81st of career
• Brittany Force retains Top Fuel points lead

BAYTOWN, Texas (May 1, 2016) – For the first time in National Hot Rod Association history, women sit atop the Top Fuel and Funny Car standings. And they happen to be sisters driving Chevrolets.

Courtney Force, driving the Traxxas Chevrolet Camaro SS, won the NHRA SpringNationals at Royal Purple Raceway for her first Funny Car victory since St. Louis on Sept. 28, 2014. Force, who earned her eighth career Funny Car win in her 101st event, is tied with race runner-up Tim Wilkerson for first in points through six rounds of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NHRA–Springnationals →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing-NASCAR–Talladega Post Race

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
GEICO 500
TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY POST RACE DRIVER PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPT
MAY 1, 2016

AUSTIN DILLON LEADS TEAM CHEVY WITH THIRD-PLACE FINISH AT TALLADEGA
Caution Filled Race Ends with Six Chevrolet SS Drivers in Top 10

TALLADEGA, Al. (May 1, 2016) – Austin Dillon guided the iconic No. 3 Dow – Energy & Water/Intellifresh Chevrolet SS to give Team Chevy a third-place finish in a crash-laden GEICO 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway, the 10th round in the 2016 season. The third place finish did not come easy. Dillon was involved a multi-car accident on lap 97, but the No. 3 team never gave up and made 16 trips to pit road to fix crash damage. In the waning laps, the 26-year-old driver used the draft to inch his way closer to the lead spot and gave his team a shot at the victory. Dillon led the parade of six Chevrolet SS drivers to a 3-4-5-6-7-8 finish. Continue reading Chevy Racing-NASCAR–Talladega Post Race →

Jegs Racing

Troy Coughlin Sr. races to Houston semifinals in JEGS.com Pro Mod

Troy Coughlin Sr. races to Houston semifinals in JEGS.com Pro Mod
HOUSTON (May 1) — Troy Coughlin Sr. and the JEGS.com Pro Mod team stepped up with a semifinal finish in the NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Racing Series race as part of the 29th annual SpringNationals this weekend at Royal Purple Raceway.

Coughlin rebounded from a tough season-opener in Gainesville, Fla., to qualify No. 2 and race to the semifinals in Houston. Continue reading Troy Coughlin Sr. races to Houston semifinals in JEGS.com Pro Mod →

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