Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Chicago–Jeff Gordon

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
MYAFIBRISK.COM 400
CHICAGOLAND SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
SEPT. 18, 2015

JEFF GORDON, NO. 24 AXALTA CHEVROLET SS met with media and discussed his 788 consecutive starts, how honored he was by the John Force ‘flames’ tribute paint-out on his Chevrolet Camaro SS NHRA Funny Car at Charlotte this weekend, how various people led him along the way in his career, the Chicago race track, and much more. Full Transcript: Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Chicago–Jeff Gordon →

Honda Racing

Honda Racing–FIA Formula 4 Comes to America

FIA Formula 4 Comes to America
• SCCA Pro Racing to sanction F4 Championship Series in 2016
• Series to feature Crawford chassis, Honda engine, Pirelli tires
• Showcase for American drivers graduating from karting competition

AUSTIN, TX (September 17, 2015) – The Sports Car Club of America, in conjunction with the Automobile Competition Committee of the United States, today announced the arrival of FIA Formula 4 competition in the U. S., with SCCA Pro Racing to organize and sanction a five-venue, 15-race professional series starting in 2016. Continue reading Honda Racing–FIA Formula 4 Comes to America →

Summit Racing

Summit Racing–Line Looks Forward, Not Back as Countdown Begins in Charlotte

Line Looks Forward, Not Back as Countdown Begins in Charlotte

Mooresville, N.C., September 16, 2015 – NHRA Pro Stock racer Jason Line has no desire to luxuriate in his past achievements, although that would be very easy to do heading into an event in which he was a finalist in each of the four most recent runnings. Of course it will be high on Line’s to-do list to put his blue Summit Racing Chevrolet Camaro in the winner’s circle at this weekend’s NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway, but he won’t be calling on history to make that happen. Continue reading Summit Racing–Line Looks Forward, Not Back as Countdown Begins in Charlotte →

Gary Scelzi Motorsports

Gary Scelzi Motorsports–Giovanni Scelzi Breaks Out During Outlaw Kart Debut at Cycleland

Giovanni Scelzi Breaks Out During Outlaw Kart Debut at Cycleland

Inside Line Promotions – OROVILLE, Calif. (Sept. 16, 2015) – Giovanni Scelzi had another breakout performance a week ago Tuesday during Kyle Larson’s Outlaw Kart Showcase Presented by ParkerStore.

Scelzi made his outlaw kart debut at Cycleland Speedway driving for David Robinson at the marquee event, which featured more than 200 drivers. Continue reading Gary Scelzi Motorsports–Giovanni Scelzi Breaks Out During Outlaw Kart Debut at Cycleland →

John Force Racing

John Force Racing Looks Toward Charlotte

RACE FOR 17TH FUNNY CAR TITLE STARTS IN CHARLOTTE FOR JOHN FORCE

CHARLOTTE (September 15, 2015) — The only thing standing between legendary Funny Car driver and his unprecedented 17th Mello Yello NHRA Funny Car world championship is six races and the toughest Funny Car field the 143-time winner has ever faced. This weekend the Countdown to the Championship starts at zMax Dragway and Force will be ready to take on all competitors behind the wheel of his one of a kind Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car that is a rolling tribute and thank you to NASCAR champ Jeff Gordon. Continue reading John Force Racing Looks Toward Charlotte →

Gary Scelzi Motorsports

Gary Scelzi Motorsports–Scelzi Captures Top Five During First Race Back from Injury

Scelzi Captures Top Five During First Race Back from Injury

Inside Line Promotions – CHICO, Calif. (Sept. 15, 2015) – Dominic Scelzi’s return to sprint car racing was a success last weekend at Silver Dollar Speedway.

Scelzi recorded a top-five finish last Wednesday at the quarter-mile oval during his first race back from a back injury, which had sidelined him for nearly two months, before wrapping up the weekend with a pair of solid performances during World Of Outlaws Sprint Car Series competition. Continue reading Gary Scelzi Motorsports–Scelzi Captures Top Five During First Race Back from Injury →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–CORVETTE RACING AT COTA: Aiming for On-Track Success in Lone Star State

CORVETTE RACING AT COTA: Aiming for On-Track Success in Lone Star State
Two Corvette C7.Rs hoping to replicate past victory in Austin

· Garcia, Magnussen victors for Corvette Racing at COTA in 2013

· Corvette Racing remains in running for GTLM Team Championship

· Doubleheader weekend with FIA World Endurance Championship

DETROIT (Sept.16, 2015) – Corvette Racing returns to one of sports car racing’s biggest stages this weekend for the Lone Star Le Mans weekend at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas. The team and its two Chevrolet Corvette C7.Rs will race in Saturday’s two-hour, 40-minute event for the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship, which shares the stage at COTA with the FIA World Endurance Championship. Continue reading Chevy Racing–CORVETTE RACING AT COTA: Aiming for On-Track Success in Lone Star State →

Extreme Speed Motorsports

Extreme Speed Motorsports–American Homecoming for Tequila Patrón ESM

American Homecoming for Tequila Patrón ESM
at COTA

Riviera Beach, Fla., – Sept. 16, 2015 –Tequila Patrón ESM drivers Scott Sharp, Ed Brown and Ryan Dalziel finished third in the team’s FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC) debut at Circuit of The Americas last September. The Florida-based team hopes to channel the energy from one year ago as it returns to the United States for the FIA WEC 6 Hours of Circuit of The Americas (COTA). Continue reading Extreme Speed Motorsports–American Homecoming for Tequila Patrón ESM →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–CORVETTE DPs AT COTA: Closing in on a Championship

CORVETTE DPs AT COTA: Closing in on a Championship
Corvette Daytona Prototypes have won last seven TUDOR races

· Chevrolet leads by 26 points in Prototype Engine Manufacturer championship

· Top three Corvette DP driver pairings separated by two points

· Corvette Daytona Prototype a winner at COTA in 2013 Rolex Series

DETROIT (Sept. 16, 2015) – One of the tightest championship fights in recent sports car racing history heads to palatial Circuit of The Americas this weekend with the Corvette Daytona Prototype program leading the way. Continue reading Chevy Racing–CORVETTE DPs AT COTA: Closing in on a Championship →

Ven Racing

Ven Racing–European Finals, Santa Pod 4th – 6th September

European Finals, Santa Pod 4th – 6th September

After struggling with engine problems and failures this season we decided to sit the European round at Hockenheim out and concentrate on getting engines rebuilt and solving the issues we have had ahead of the euro finals. I was also waiting for a new full auto engine from DME Racing to arrive.

We both were booked in for the pre race test day, Jemma managed 2 passes in the mid 7s, the bike sounded great and the data showed it was running clean. I did 1 pass in the 7.3s and again everything seemed good but then rain stopped anymore testing. Continue reading Ven Racing–European Finals, Santa Pod 4th – 6th September →

Chevrolet Racing, John Force Racing

Chevy Racing–FORCE TO SAY THANK YOU TO JEFF GORDON WITH SPECIAL CHEVY CAMARO IN CHARLOTTE

FORCE TO SAY THANK YOU TO JEFF GORDON WITH SPECIAL CHEVY CAMARO IN CHARLOTTE
JForce Gordon Tribute FC_2

CHARLOTTE (September 15, 2015) —- John Force’s memories of Jeff Gordon go back to the early 1990s when the two drivers were just getting started on their impressive championship runs. As Jeff Gordon wraps up a legendary career at the end of this season Force wanted to say thank you to Gordon in a way that only the 16-time NHRA Funny Car champion could with a fully flamed Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car. Force will run the Funny Car for one race, the NHRA Carolina Nationals starting on September 18th.

“I got the idea for the flames from Jeff telling me years ago he was a fan because I was always on fire. He was right, when I got started we were on fire from here to Australia. I always enjoyed seeing Jeff at races and award banquets. The guy was just so polite and professional but you knew he had the eye of the tiger too. You don’t win all those championships on your good looks. This special Funny Car is just a way for me, my family, my team, my sponsors, NHRA and the fans to say thank you for being a great champion and being such a great driver in NASCAR. I put as many flames as my designer Brandon (Baker) could fit on my hot rod in Jeff’s honor,” said Force, who will unveil the Funny Car on Friday at the NHRA Carolina Nationals.

In addition to recognizing Gordon’s racing success, Force wanted to say thank you for the many times the pair of Chevrolet drivers shared a the stage or autograph line over the years.

Force first met Gordon in the early 90s when the pair of drivers were seated next to each other at an end of season awards banquet. Gordon admitted to Force he was a little nervous about speaking to a big crowd and Force gave the young driver some humorous advice to get him through the event. Those tips worked for Gordon and he has recounted this story many times over the years to Force’s amusement.

Years later when both drivers were established champions Force and Gordon crossed paths at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana when Force made a hamburger run for a group of drivers that included Gordon and Rusty Wallace. Because of a scheduling mix-up with Force’s limo driver, John Force actually drove his limo to the race track and also to In-N-Out. In the process the limo ran out of gas and the drivers had a good hearted laugh over the whole incident as they recalled how Force insisted on driving and getting hamburgers for his NASCAR friends.

“I loved being around the NASCAR guys. Dale Earnhardt Sr. was my hero and I learned a lot from him. Getting to know Gordon over the years has been a lot of fun. We see each other at NASCAR races and I know his kids love coming to the drag races at zMax Dragway in Charlotte. He is just a great guy and I am proud to run this Chevrolet Camaro to thank him for everything he has done for motorsports,” said Force.

Force as well as the rest of the JFR team will take to the track on Friday evening at zMax Dragway for the NHRA Carolina Nationals at 4 and 6 p.m. for the first day of qualifying.

Bigfoot

BigFoot Racing–2015 4-Wheel Nationals

2015 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals –
Indianapolis, IN!

September 14, 2015 (St. Louis, MO) – The 2015 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals Point Race is near the end. This is one of the most important weekends for Team BIGFOOT as we are consistent contenders for the series Points Championship. This series has some of the best tracks, best trucks, and the most seasoned drivers. We never take this series lightly, and this year is no different. Continue reading BigFoot Racing–2015 4-Wheel Nationals →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–CAMARO Z/28.R AT COTA: Championships Points the Name of the Game

CAMARO Z/28.R AT COTA: Championships Points the Name of the Game
Chevrolet brings Grand Sport lead to Circuit of The Americas

Chevrolet maintaining Grand Sport Manufacturer Championship lead
Stevenson Motorsports coming off two podium finishes at VIR
Four Chevy Camaro Z/28.Rs on Austin entry list Continue reading Chevy Racing–CAMARO Z/28.R AT COTA: Championships Points the Name of the Game →

Honda Racing

Honda Racing–Acura Motorsports Race Report–Grand Prix of Monterey

Acura Motorsports Race Report
Sunday, September 13, 2015

Grand Prix of Monterey
Circuit: Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca (2.238-mile road course) Monterey, California
Weather: Partly Cloudy, warm, 70 degrees F

RealTime Racing Acura TLX GTs Score Double Top-10s in Season Finale
• RealTime Racing Acura TLX GT finished in top 10 in 16 of year’s 20 races
• Ryan Eversley climbs to sixth in the final points standings
• Peter Cunningham closes 2015 season with season-high sixth-place finish

MONTEREY, Calif.- (Sept. 13, 2015) – RealTime Racing closed the 2015 Pirelli World Challenge in strong fashion Sunday at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca as team owner/driver Peter Cunningham finished a season-best sixth in leading a double top-10 finish for the team’s Acura TLX GTs. Continue reading Honda Racing–Acura Motorsports Race Report–Grand Prix of Monterey →

Stotz Racing

Stotz Racing–Mid Season Report

Stotz Racing Official Press Release

September 10, 2015

Mid-Season Report

With three quarters of the season over we are still charging forward while battling tricky race weather conditions. On our last race report we made it to the finals but fell short. With us being the smallest motor in the class we are pushing the breaking point of every component that makes this bike run. Innovation is the key to the next step. With that being said we are on the verge of converting all our bikes to running on alcohol. We have completed our first ever grudge bike which we have been out testing and have been getting amazing feedback from the new ECU and the fact that it runs on alcohol which we can apply to the Prostreet bike for the new rules this season. Continue reading Stotz Racing–Mid Season Report →

World of Outlaws

World of Outlaws–Gold Cup a Tale of Two Parts as Schatz Picks up His 29th Win of the Season

Gold Cup a Tale of Two Parts as Schatz Picks up His 29th Win of the Season
Powers past Joey Saldana to score his first Gold Cup win in 11 years
CHICO, Calif. – Sept. 12, 2015 – The finale of the 62nd Annual Gold Cup Race of Champions on Saturday night at Silver Dollar Speedway was a tale of two parts – one belonged to Joey Saldana and the other to Donny Schatz. Continue reading World of Outlaws–Gold Cup a Tale of Two Parts as Schatz Picks up His 29th Win of the Season →

Richard Childress Racing

Richard Childress Racing–Federated Auto Parts 400

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
Federated Auto Parts 400
Richmond International Raceway
Saturday, September 12, 2015

Race Highlights:
Richard Childress Racing drivers Ryan Newman, Paul Menard and Austin Dillon finished 20th, 26th and 27th, respectively, in the Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Raceway.
Newman and Menard earned berths in the Chase for the Sprint Cup and rank 14th and 15th, respectively, while Dillon ranks 20th in the standings.
Matt Kenseth earned his fourth win of the 2015 season and was followed to the line by Kyle Busch, Joey Logano, Aric Almirola and Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
The 27th race of the 2015 Sprint Cup Series season is the Myafibrisk.com 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on Sunday, September 20, 2015, which is scheduled to be televised live on NBC Sports Network beginning at 3 p.m. Eastern Time and broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Satellite Radio, channel 90. Continue reading Richard Childress Racing–Federated Auto Parts 400 →

Circle Sport Racing

Circle Sport Racing–Federated Auto Parts 400

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
Federated Auto Parts 400
Richmond International Raceway
Saturday, September 12, 2015

Brian Scott Finishes 22nd at Richmond International Raceway

In only his 14th NASCAR Sprint Cup Series start, Brian Scott and the No. 33 Shore Lodge Chevrolet team finished 22nd at Richmond International Raceway in the Federated Auto Parts 400. The Boise, Idaho native started the 400-lap affair in the 17th position and battled his way into the top 15 in the early going. After the competition caution on lap 37 and an adjustment on pit road, the Shore Lodge Chevrolet lost drive-off the corners and developed a loose-handling condition. The team reversed the changes from the first stop on the lap 99 caution. Scott battled in and around the 20th position fighting a lack of rear grip. On lap 185 Scott fell one lap down to the leader. After a long green-flag run, a debris caution was delivered on lap 209 allowing the No. 33 team to make an air pressure adjustment to help manage right-rear grip. At the lap 260 mark, Scott was once again caught by the race leader and fell a second lap down. With one additional visit to pit road with less than 25 laps remaining, the team made an air pressure adjustment to secure grip in the closing laps. The No. 33 entry fell one additional lap to the leader before the checkered flag flew bringing home a 22nd-place finish.

Start – 17 Finish – 22 Laps Led – 0 Points – N/A

BRIAN SCOTT QUOTE:
“We had to battle all night long. Thanks to everyone at RCR and ECR Engines for all of their hard work. Looking forward to being back in the Sprint Cup Series car next weekend at Chicagoland.”

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Richmond–Jimmie Johnson

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
FEDERATED AUTO PARTS 400
RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER RACE NOTES & QUOTES
SEPTEMBER 12, 2015

JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S CHEVROLET SS
WHAT DO YOU AND YOUR TEAM NEED TO DO IN THE FINAL 10 RACES?
“We’re getting stronger. We’re not where we want to be as a company, but my guys have been working their guts out trying to get our cars where they need to be; plus, we’re going to our 10 best tracks. Summer stretches have always been tough on the No. 48. I don’t know why. All the questions are being asked (like) what’s wrong, what’s up? And we get to those final 10 tracks and things turn around for us. So, I’m looking forward to some of that and making our equipment a little bit better. I think we’re playing a little bit of catch-up right now, but I think it’s a hill we can get over the top of and be there when it counts at the end of the year.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Richmond–Jimmie Johnson →

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