SHORT DAY FOR JFR AT THUNDER VALLEY NATIONALS
BRISTOL, TN — The 15th annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals wrapped up a three races in three weeks odyssey that saw John Force Racing racing and winning from Englishtown, New Jersey to Epping, New Hampshire to Bristol, Tennessee. Today at Bristol Dragway John Force, the event No. 1 qualifier fell to eventual finalist Ron Capps in the second round. The 16-time champion posted the quickest run of the first round, 4.10 seconds, with his win over Terry Haddock but he smoked the tires in a close side by side race against Capps. The track temperature soared throughout the day with the wild swings from the nighttime qualifying runs to the daytime elimination runs wreaking havoc on the crew chiefs. Continue reading John Force Racing–SHORT DAY FOR JFR AT THUNDER VALLEY NATIONALS
Gary Scelzi Racing–Giovanni Scelzi Aiming for Top Five Before Crash During Dixon Debut
Giovanni Scelzi Aiming for Top Five Before Crash During Dixon Debut
Inside Line Promotions – DIXON, Calif. (June 21, 2015) – Giovanni Scelzi helped test for the Panella family last Saturday at Dixon Speedway, where he competed for the first time this season.
“I was grateful for the opportunity to drive for the Panella’s and hopefully we can do it again,” he said. “Although we didn’t get the results we were aiming for it was a lot of fun.” Continue reading Gary Scelzi Racing–Giovanni Scelzi Aiming for Top Five Before Crash During Dixon Debut
World of Outlaws–Five in Row for Donny Schatz with Dakota State Fair Speedway Win
Five in Row for Donny Schatz with Dakota State Fair Speedway Win
The win comes after an hour-long delay during the feature to repair the front straight catch fence
HURON, S.D. – June 20, 2015 – Donny Schatz did it again Saturday night, putting together a dominant performance at Dakota State Fair Speedway’s Iverson Huron presents the Greatest Show on Dirt, scoring the inaugural Outlaws win at the track and his fifth straight victory. Continue reading World of Outlaws–Five in Row for Donny Schatz with Dakota State Fair Speedway Win
Summit Racing–Line Preparing to Make Headway on Raceday in Bristol
Line Preparing to Make Headway on Raceday in Bristol
BRISTOL, Tenn., June 20, 2015 – NHRA Pro Stock driver Jason Line was looking for a smooth weekend at the 15th annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, but the driver of the blue Summit Racing Chevrolet Camaro was faced with challenges during qualifying. On Sunday at Bristol Dragway, however, the two-time 2015 winner plans for all of the pieces to fall into place. Continue reading Summit Racing–Line Preparing to Make Headway on Raceday in Bristol
Mopar Racing–Pair of Local Mopar Favorites Qualify in Top-Five at NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
Pair of Local Mopar Favorites Qualify in Top-Five at NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals;
Hagan Seeded Second in Funny Car, Johnson Fifth in Pro Stock
Two local Mopar drivers qualify in top-five and are looking for their first title wins at home for the 15th annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
Matt Hagan takes 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger R/T for a 3-second run to take No. 2 spot in Funny Car qualifying at Bristol Dragway
Allen Johnson and “Magneti Marelli Offered by Mopar” Dodge Dart seeded fifth for Pro Stock eliminations at home track
Jack Beckman qualifies his DSR Mopar in the third spot on the Funny Car eliminations ladder Continue reading Mopar Racing–Pair of Local Mopar Favorites Qualify in Top-Five at NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
Summit Racing–Anderson No. 2 in Bristol and Charging for a Third Consecutive Trophy
Anderson No. 2 in Bristol and Charging for a Third Consecutive Trophy
BRISTOL, Tenn., June 20, 2015 – For the last two weekends, Greg Anderson has been on quite a tear. The driver of the red Summit Racing Chevrolet Camaro has been the last man standing on Sunday as he hoisted the trophy in both Englishtown and Epping, and this weekend in Bristol, he is again powering a very fast hot rod totally capable of going the distance. Qualified in the No. 2 position for the second straight weekend, Anderson will race V. Gaines on Sunday at the 15th annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway. Continue reading Summit Racing–Anderson No. 2 in Bristol and Charging for a Third Consecutive Trophy
John Force Racing–JOHN FORCE SETS RECORDS, RUNS TO No. 1 AT BRISTOL DRAGWAY
JOHN FORCE SETS RECORDS, RUNS TO No. 1 AT BRISTOL DRAGWAY
Bristol, Tenn. – John Force and the Peak Antifreeze and Coolant Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car team waited out multiple rain delays and with a flair for the dramatic ran to the No. 1 qualifying spot from the No. 13 position on the strength of 3.978 second run at 323.43 mph, both track record numbers at the 15th annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. This was Force’s first No. 1 of the season and first at Bristol Dragway. For his career the winningest driver in NHRA history is also the most prolific No. 1 qualifier with 153 to his credit. Tonight it wasn’t about records but rather the enthusiasm and pride Force had for his young team. Continue reading John Force Racing–JOHN FORCE SETS RECORDS, RUNS TO No. 1 AT BRISTOL DRAGWAY
World of Outlaws–15 for the 15: Donny Schatz Makes It Four in a Row with River Cities Win
15 for the 15: Donny Schatz Makes It Four in a Row with River Cities Win
Dusty Zomer finishes second, scores his best ever World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series finish
GRAND FORKS, N.D. – June 19, 2015 – In front of a packed house at River Cities Speedway Friday night, Donny Schatz continued his impressive 2015 run, besting Dusty Zomer to score his 15th World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series win so far this season and fourth in a row.
“That was fun in traffic,” Schatz said. “The race track was unbelievable. There was a top, a bottom, a middle – sliding, turning. It’s not very often that it happens like that.” Continue reading World of Outlaws–15 for the 15: Donny Schatz Makes It Four in a Row with River Cities Win
John Force Racing–HIGHT LEADS WAY ON FRIDAY AT THUNDER VALLEY
HIGHT LEADS WAY ON FRIDAY AT THUNDER VALLEY
Bristol, Tenn. – Hot and humid conditions plagued Bristol Dragway for much of the day but as the sun set conditions improved for the start of the 15th annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. The Auto Club Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car and Robert Hight will go into the second day of qualifying as the provisional No. 6 Funny Car on the strength of their 4.053 second run at 318.02 mph.
“We got off to a good start. I think we got the most out of the conditions and have a good tune up we can work with. That was a good run. (Crew chief) Mike Neff had to have had a big smile on his face because this whole Auto Club team has been working very hard and the results are starting to show,” said Hight, from the top end after his Q2 run. “We are getting closer. We are all working hard over here at John Force Racing and we know we have a lot of work to do but we are getting there. It is exciting to see the teams grow and get better. It is only a matter of time before this Auto Club Chevy into the winner’s circle.” Continue reading John Force Racing–HIGHT LEADS WAY ON FRIDAY AT THUNDER VALLEY
Red Horse Racing–American Ethanol 200
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American Ethanol 200
Iowa Speedway
June 19, 2015
Red Horse Racing at Iowa Speedway
Nine races into the 2015 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season, teams traveled to Newton, Iowa to Iowa Speedway for a Friday night showdown under the lights. In Friday’s only practice session, Ben Kennedy was 12th on the board while Timothy Peters recorded the 14th-fastest time. In knockout qualifying, Kennedy transferred to the final round and secured the eighth starting spot, and Peters would take the green flag in 16th. Peters crossed the finish line in sixth place, and Kennedy finished in 16th place after fighting a tight-handling truck most of the evening.
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No. 17 Red Horse Racing
Toyota Tundra Continue reading Red Horse Racing–American Ethanol 200
Mopar Racing–Mopar Drivers Geared-Up for NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Home on Father’s Day
Mopar Drivers Geared-Up for NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Home on Father’s Day
Allen Johnson and “Magneti Marelli Offered by Mopar” Dodge Dart follow up two runner-up finishes with provisional fourth place spot in qualifying for 15th annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
Johnson looking to win at home with his engine tuner and dad Roy on Father’s Day at Bristol Dragway
Reigning Funny Car Champ and points leader Matt Hagan puts Don Schumacher Racing 2015 Mopar Express Lane Dodge third in provisional qualifying at his home race
Richie Stevens and his Dodge Dart back on track as teammate to Allen Johnson at Bristol Dragway Continue reading Mopar Racing–Mopar Drivers Geared-Up for NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Home on Father’s Day
Summit Racing–Anderson Keeping a Quick Theme on Day One in Bristol
Anderson Keeping a Quick Theme on Day One in Bristol
BRISTOL, Tenn., June 19, 2015 – The first day of qualifying for the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals have Greg Anderson and the red Summit Racing Chevrolet Camaro sitting in the No. 3 spot and already in possession of three bonus qualifying points, setting the stage for another great race weekend for the KB Racing crew. Team Summit has put Anderson in the No. 2 spot or better in each of the last three races, and he has walked away with the trophy on Sunday at both of the most recent two events.
Qualifying at Bristol Dragway began with an early evening session on a hot and humid day, and Anderson was among the drivers able to prove that his team had a good dial for the challenging conditions. He raced to a strong 6.661-second pass at 206.83 mph and moved right into the No. 2 spot with a grip on two bonus qualifying points. Continue reading Summit Racing–Anderson Keeping a Quick Theme on Day One in Bristol
Team Falken– Knockhill
Team Falken head north for Round 2 of the British Drift Championship to take on the ever daunting
Knockhill race circuit, Fife, Scotland. With all drivers qualifying for battles and Matt Carter getting
as far as the great 8 but unfortunately could not progress any further it was a strong effort from
Team Falken which has filled them with confidence going into Round 3. Continue reading Team Falken– Knockhill
Bigfoot News
BIGFOOT #11 & #22
June 18, 2015 (St. Louis, MO) – 2015 has not been the greatest year for our older BIGFOOT® Trucks. We’ve seen BIGFOOT #10 retired after a hard crash in Amarillo, TX in February, and now BIGFOOT #11 will also see the end of its service. After a nasty end-over-end crash in Springfield, IL this month, it is time to retire this chassis also. Most teams can’t say that they have gotten 23 years out of the same monster truck chassis!
It is a testament to our fist-class mechanics and drivers, both past and present, who have kept these trucks competitive for so long. Of course these great guys are always capable of rebuilding a crashed chassis. However, we believe that BIGFOOT #11, probably best known as “Wildfoot” from the 1993 Penda Point Series, when it was piloted by Andy Brass, has earned its retirement.
We are currently working with Rich Inman of Concussion Engineering to get the chassis for BIGFOOT #22 started so we can get it in-house and start the build process. With the success we have had with BIGFOOT #18 and BIGFOOT #21, we can’t wait to have another Concussion Chassis in our fleet.
World of Outlaws–Like a Rock: Donny Schatz Scores at Granite City Speedway
Like a Rock: Donny Schatz Scores at Granite City Speedway
Wins third straight and gets World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series win number 14 on the season
SAUK RAPIDS, Minn. – June 17, 2015 -Donny Schatz battled late and won a rain postponed inaugural Marthaler Chevrolet of Glenwood presents the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at Granite City Speedway in front of a near capacity crowd Wednesday night. Continue reading World of Outlaws–Like a Rock: Donny Schatz Scores at Granite City Speedway
Summit Racing–Line Looking for Father’s Day Celebration to Continue Summit Racing’s Success at Bristol Dragway
Line Looking for Father’s Day Celebration to Continue Summit Racing’s Success at Bristol Dragway
MOORESVILLE, N.C., June 17, 2015 – Father’s Day is a very special time for Jason Line. Dad to Jack and Emma, the driver of the blue Summit Racing Chevrolet Camaro would like to celebrate with his kids in the winner’s circle this weekend at the 15th annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals and make his own dad, Lawrence Line, proud.
Currently No. 3 in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Pro Stock points and with two wins in three final rounds already on his scorecard for the season, it is certainly a possibility for the second-generation drag racer. Continue reading Summit Racing–Line Looking for Father’s Day Celebration to Continue Summit Racing’s Success at Bristol Dragway
John Force Racing–DOMINANT AND DEFIANT JOHN FORCE READY KEEP UP PRESSURE AT BRISTOL DRAGWAY
DOMINANT AND DEFIANT JOHN FORCE READY KEEP UP PRESSURE AT BRISTOL DRAGWAY
BRISTOL, TN (June 17, 2015) — Earlier this week John Force a well-known movie-goer watched the latest summer blockbuster, Jurassic World, in advance of the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway. The 16-time NHRA Funny Car world champion will often draw inspiration from movies and weave them into his enthusiastic team meetings or top end interviews. Jurassic World almost gave Force a sense of Déjà vu with regards to his recent battles with his rivals at Don Schumacher Racing.
Speaking on The Straight Line with Doug Herbert and Marty Hough radio show on Wednesday Force recounted some of his recent on-track battles back to the dinosaur filled thrill ride of a movie. Continue reading John Force Racing–DOMINANT AND DEFIANT JOHN FORCE READY KEEP UP PRESSURE AT BRISTOL DRAGWAY
Summit Racing–After two wins in a row, Anderson looks to extend points lead with productive Bristol outing
After two wins in a row, Anderson looks to extend points lead with productive Bristol outing
MOORESVILLE, N.C., June 17, 2015 – Greg Anderson and the Summit Racing Pro Stock team would very much like to come out perfect at the conclusion of the first block of three races in a row on the NHRA schedule this weekend. Anderson’s wins in Englishtown and Epping have set the stage for a trifecta, and if he pulls it off this weekend at the 15th annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol, it would be very special – but it would not be the first time. Continue reading Summit Racing–After two wins in a row, Anderson looks to extend points lead with productive Bristol outing
Honda Racing– Honda-Powered HPD ARX-04b to tackle Pikes Peak
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Honda-Powered HPD ARX-04b to tackle Pikes Peak
• Indy car veteran, race winner Justin Wilson to pilot LMP2 machine
• New coupe design debuted at 24 Hours of Daytona
• Utilizes production-based 3.5 liter Honda V6 engine
TORRANCE, Calif. (June 17, 2015) – A number of different types of Honda and Acura vehicles have taken part in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in recent years, ranging from the Acura NSX to the Honda Fit, and even a high-speed Honda Odyssey, but Honda Performance Development has upped the ante this year by entering one its newest sports cars in the race up the 14,110-foot mountain.
The new Honda-powered HPD ARX-04b LMP2 coupe that competed in this year’s Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona has been entered in the 2015 Pikes Peak event, and will be driven by Verizon IndyCar Series race winner and former Formula 1 driver Justin Wilson.
The ARX-04b will be the first full-carbon monocoque vehicle ever sanctioned for PPIHC entry and will be fitted with a 3.5-liter V6 twin-turbocharged engine. The ARX-04b will compete in the Unlimited class, which features highly-modified cars that can navigate the 156 turns of the 12.42-mile course in under 10 minutes. Continue reading Honda Racing– Honda-Powered HPD ARX-04b to tackle Pikes Peak
Mopar Racing–Mopar HEMI® Challenge Celebrates 15th Anniversary at 2015 NHRA U.S. Nationals
Mopar HEMI® Challenge Celebrates 15th Anniversary at 2015 NHRA U.S. Nationals
· Mopar HEMI® Challenge marks its 15th anniversary at 2015 NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis on September 3-4
· Winner earns $15,000 purse, a unique HEMI Challenge trophy and special winner’s jacket
· Mopar will once again provide cash prize payouts for the top 16 qualifiers and commemorative gifts for all participants
Auburn Hills, Mich. (June 17, 2015) — For a 15th consecutive season, Mopar will underscore its commitment to Sportsman racing competition within the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) with the presentation of the Mopar HEMI® Challenge. The ever-popular annual vintage racing event will be staged during the prestigious U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis, Indiana, with this year’s shootout scheduled to take place September 3-4 at Lucas Oil Raceway. Continue reading Mopar Racing–Mopar HEMI® Challenge Celebrates 15th Anniversary at 2015 NHRA U.S. Nationals