Six Years in the Making, Schatz Returns to Victory Lane at Eldora Speedway
The driver scored his seventh World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series win of the season and 180th career win
ROSSBURG, Ohio – May 8, 2015 – Through the years Eldora Speedway has not always been kind to Donny Schatz. In fact, it had been almost exactly six years since the Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing driver had stood as a winner in victory lane. Schatz changed that on Friday night though after he battled past Kerry Madsen and held off Shane Stewart to score his seventh World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series victory of the season. Continue reading World of Outlaws–Six Years in the Making, Schatz Returns to Victory Lane at Eldora Speedway
Red Horse Racing–Toyota Tundra 250
RACE REPORT
Toyota Tundra 250
Kansas Speedway
May 8, 2015
Red Horse Racing at Kansas Speedway
The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series returned to Kansas Speedway this weekend for the fourth race of the 2015 season. The Nos. 11 and 17 Toyota Tundra teams posted the 15th and 17th fastest times, respectively, during Thursday’s single practice session, and returned Friday afternoon for knock-out qualifying. Both of the Red Horse Racing teams advanced to the third round, with Kennedy and the No. 11 Local Motors/SpongeBob SquarePants team earning the fifth starting position for the Toyota Tundra 250, while Timothy Peters secured the 12th starting position for the No. 17 Tundra. After 167 laps around the 1.5-mile speedway, Peters finished fourth and Kennedy finished 26th after picking up debris on the grille and causing the engine to overheat on lap 57. Continue reading Red Horse Racing–Toyota Tundra 250
World of Outlaws–Six Years in the Making, Schatz Returns to Victory Lane at Eldora Speedway Six Years in the Making, Schatz Returns to Victory Lane at Eldora Speedway
Six Years in the Making, Schatz Returns to Victory Lane at Eldora Speedway
The driver scored his seventh World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series win of the season and 180th career win
ROSSBURG, Ohio – May 8, 2015 – Through the years Eldora Speedway has not always been kind to Donny Schatz. In fact, it had been almost exactly six years since the Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing driver had stood as a winner in victory lane. Schatz changed that on Friday night though after he battled past Kerry Madsen and held off Shane Stewart to score his seventh World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series victory of the season. Continue reading World of Outlaws–Six Years in the Making, Schatz Returns to Victory Lane at Eldora Speedway Six Years in the Making, Schatz Returns to Victory Lane at Eldora Speedway
Chevy Racing–Grand Prix of Indianapolis–Qualifying
CHEVROLET INDYCAR
ANGIE’S LIST GRAND PRIX OF INDIANAPOLIS
INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY ROAD COURSE
QUALIFYING RECAP
MAY 8, 2015
Will Power Puts Chevrolet on Pole for Angie’s List Grand Prix of Indianapolis with Qualifying Record
Scott Dixon Completes All Chevy Front Row Continue reading Chevy Racing–Grand Prix of Indianapolis–Qualifying
Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Kansas–Kasey Kahne Leads Team Chevy
NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS 400
KANSAS SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
MAY 8, 2015
Kasey Kahne Leads Team Chevy at Kansas
A Total of Six Chevrolet SS Drivers Will Start in the Top-Ten in Saturday Night’s Race
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (May 8, 2015) – Kasey Kahne came very close to capturing his first pole position of 2015, but will start on the front row in his No. 5 Great Clips Chevrolet SS after posting the second-fastest time in qualifying for Saturday night’s SpongeBob SquarePants 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) race at Kansas Speedway. Kahne’s fast lap of 28.138 seconds, 191.911 mph gave him his eighth top-10 start of 2015, and his 10th in 16 races at Kansas Speedway. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Kansas–Kasey Kahne Leads Team Chevy
Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Kansas–Kasey Kahne
NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS 400
KANSAS SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY QUALIFYING NOTES & QUOTES
MAY 8, 2015
KASEY KAHNE, NO. 5 GREAT CLIPS CHEVROLET SS – QUALIFIED 2nd:
YOU ALMOST LOST IT A COUPLE TIMES IN PRACTICE, AND THAT STAYS WITH YOU BUT HOW DO YOU COME OUT HERE AND OVERCOME THAT TO PUT IT ON THE FRONT ROW?
“Well, I know we have a good team and we are making the right adjustments to get the car a little more on the race track. But in practice we were sliding around a little more than you want when you are running as much throttle as we are for qualifying runs. Either way we had a great Great Clips Chevrolet right there and kept picking up each run. Our last one was our best one, but it wasn’t enough. It was a really good lap and my best lap of the day so I feel good about that and what we are bringing tomorrow night. We had some good practices today and Keith Rodden (crew chief) and the guys are doing a really nice job and hopefully we can bring that again tomorrow night.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Kansas–Kasey Kahne
Chevy Racing–Grand Prix of Indianapolis
CHEVROLET INDYCAR
GRAND PRIX OF INDIANAPOLIS
INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY ROAD COURSE
DRIVER QUALIFYING QUOTES
MAY 8, 2015
WILL POWER, NO. 1 VERIZON TEAM PENSKE CHEVROLET, POLE WINNER – TRACK RECORD – 01:09:4886: “Actually surprised me on old tires there in the Fast Six, the time that I laid down. It just shows the team has done a great job with the car. All teammates in the Fast Six, too. We’re pushing each other hard. Got the Ganassi boys there knocking on the door all the time. Got our work cut out for us. Just really happy to be on pole. Qualifying’s a day where you put absolutely everything on the line. It’s my favorite part of the weekend. Well, no, actually it’s winning on Saturday or Sunday is definitely my favorite part.
“It’s huge… very big. It’s one down and three sessions where I want to be P1 to go: the Grand Prix tomorrow, qualifying for the oval and obviously the 500.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–Grand Prix of Indianapolis
Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Kansas–Jamie McMurray
NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS 400
KANSAS SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
MAY 8, 2015
JAMIE MCMURRAY, NO. 1 MCDONALD’S CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Kansas Speedway and discussed what it would mean to win at his ‘home’ track, more females taking on different roles in the sport, and many other topics. Full Transcript: Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Kansas–Jamie McMurray
Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Kansas–Dale Earnhardt Jr.
NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS 400
KANSAS SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
MAY 8, 2015
DALE EARNHARDT, JR., NO. 88 NATIONWIDE CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Kansas Speedway and discussed his visit to the Nationwide Children’s Hospital this week, his Dad’s relationship with Kansas City Royal’s coach Ned Yost and many other topics. Full Transcript:
YOU HAD A SPECIAL VISIT AFTER YOU WIN AT TALLADEGA IN COLUMBUS, OHIO AT THE NATIONWIDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL. TALK ABOUT THAT EXPERIENCE:
“It was a real eye opener to see all the things going on there. It’s a huge place. Nationwide has put over 50 million dollars into the hospital. They are a huge supporter of the hospital there in Columbus. I got to meet a lot of the kids. We went into where they deal with head injuries and spinal injuries and met with a lot of kids there. Had one kid, Thomas, he was going home that day. They had a little graduation party for him and everything so that was all very fun. We played some video games. We went over to the unit where all the premature babies are and saw all the work they are doing there. They can take babies as early as 22 weeks and nurse them to health and send them home. They were saying five years ago they wouldn’t even attempt it with a child that premature. They are just making a lot of great advances. I learned a lot. I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to get a tour. It’s the kind of thing that inspires you. We have our foundation back home that we are always trying to improve on how we do things and what we get ourselves involved in. And how we can make a broader and more important impact, so trips like that certainly will inspire you and give you opportunities to get more creative.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Kansas–Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Kansas–Ryan Newman
NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS 400
KANSAS SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
MAY 8, 2015
RYAN NEWMAN, NO. 31 QUICKEN LOANS CHEVROLET SS met with media and discussed the final appellate ruling, the Kansas track, the upcoming All-Star race, the schedule, and more. Full Transcript:
WHAT WAS YOUR REACTION TO THE FINAL APPELLATE RULING THIS WEEK?
“I’m obviously disappointed. I don’t believe at all in the outcome of it, but in the end it doesn’t really matter. We’ve got to be focused on this weekend and obviously the Chase for the Championship. It’s as simple as that. It’s all behind us now and we’ll go on.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Kansas–Ryan Newman
Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Kansas–Jeff Gordon
NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS 400
KANSAS SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
MAY 8, 2015
JEFF GORDON, NO. 24 AMERICAN RED CROSS CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media today at Kansas Speedway. He discussed his record and expectations at Kansas, tire development, diversity in NASCAR and having American Red Cross on his Chevy SS this weekend. FULL TRANSCRIPT: Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Kansas–Jeff Gordon
Chevy Racing–CHEVROLET V6 INDYCAR TEAMS OPEN MONTH OF MAY IN INDY
CHEVROLET V6 INDYCAR TEAMS OPEN MONTH OF MAY IN INDY
Team Chevy with three wins in four races using new Chevrolet Aero Kit
· First race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for Chevy Aero Kit
· Chevrolet three-time and defending IndyCar Series Manufacturer Champion
· Chevy IndyCars powered by 2.2-liter, twin-turbo V6 engines with direct injection
· Team Penske’s Pagenaud the defending Grand Prix of Indianapolis race winner
DETROIT (May 6, 2015) – Each May, the eyes of open-wheel racing turn to Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the most important month in IndyCar racing. It starts this weekend for Chevy V6 IndyCar teams with the Angie’s List Grand Prix of Indianapolis at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course Saturday afternoon.
Continue reading Chevy Racing–CHEVROLET V6 INDYCAR TEAMS OPEN MONTH OF MAY IN INDY
World of Outlaws–At A Glance: As Eldora Approaches, What a Difference a Year Makes
At A Glance: As Eldora Approaches, What a Difference a Year Makes
Changes come for last years Eldora spring race winners, Shane Stewart and David Gravel
CONCORD, N.C. – May 5, 2015 – History will be made at Eldora Speedway this Friday and Saturday as the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series and USAC National Sprint Car Series join together for the first time ever in a double-header ‘Mother of All Sprint Car Weekends.’ Continue reading World of Outlaws–At A Glance: As Eldora Approaches, What a Difference a Year Makes
NASCAR DRIVER TY DILLON TO RACE NO. 33 PLANKTON CHEVROLET SS IN SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS 400
NASCAR DRIVER TY DILLON TO RACE
NO. 33 PLANKTON CHEVROLET SS IN SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS 400
NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES RACE AT KANSAS SPEEDWAY, MAY 9
NEW YORK – May 5, 2015 – The SpongeBob SquarePants team just welcomed another of its friends to the field for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway on May 9, 2015, — with NASCAR young star Ty Dillon set to drive the No. 33 Plankton Chevrolet SS.
Dillon’s No. 33 Chevrolet, campaigned by Circle Sport Racing, will feature Plankton, the show’s pint-sized microbe with an evil plan… to steal the Krusty Krabs’ secret Krabby Patty recipe! But Dillon has designs on stealing the coveted SpongeBob SquarePants 400 trophy instead. Continue reading NASCAR DRIVER TY DILLON TO RACE NO. 33 PLANKTON CHEVROLET SS IN SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS 400
Gary Scelzi Motorsports–Scelzi Scores Podium Finish During 25th annual Dave Bradway Jr. Memorial
Scelzi Scores Podium Finish During 25th annual Dave Bradway Jr. Memorial
Inside Line Promotions – CHICO, Calif. (May 4, 2015) – Dominic Scelzi celebrated his 18th birthday by earning a podium finish last Saturday during the 25th annual Dave Bradway Jr. Memorial.
The third-place result at Silver Dollar Speedway propelled Scelzi into second place in the King of the West 410 Sprint Car Series championship standings – only two points out of the lead. Continue reading Gary Scelzi Motorsports–Scelzi Scores Podium Finish During 25th annual Dave Bradway Jr. Memorial
World of Outlaws–McMahan Wages Fierce Battle at Tri-State to Score His Second Win of the Season
McMahan Wages Fierce Battle at Tri-State to Score His Second Win of the Season
Ties Bobby Allen for 17th on the all-time wins list; both drivers have 25 career wins
HAUBSTADT, Ind. – May 3, 2015 – Paul McMahan lived up to his nickname, ‘Pauls to the Walls,’ Sunday night at Tri-State Speedway as he waged a fierce battle with Brady Bacon and scored his second World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series win of the season on a slider with eight laps to go.
Continue reading World of Outlaws–McMahan Wages Fierce Battle at Tri-State to Score His Second Win of the Season
Chevy Racing– CORVETTE RACING, CORVETTE DP AT LAGUNA SECA: Overall Win for Westbrook, Valiante
CORVETTE RACING, CORVETTE DP AT LAGUNA SECA: Overall Win for Westbrook, Valiante
VisitFlorida.com Racing Corvette DP narrowly edges out Wayne Taylor Racing in thrilling finish
· Third Laguna Seca win for No. 90 Corvette Daytona Prototype
· Chevrolet extends Prototype Engine Manufacturer championship lead
· Milner, Gavin lead Corvette Racing GTLM effort with sixth-place finish Continue reading Chevy Racing– CORVETTE RACING, CORVETTE DP AT LAGUNA SECA: Overall Win for Westbrook, Valiante
Wood Brothers Racing–Blaney Helps Bring The Magic Back To Talladega
Blaney Helps Bring The Magic Back To Talladega
May 3, 2015
On a sunny afternoon at the Talladega Superspeedway, the magic came back. Continue reading Wood Brothers Racing–Blaney Helps Bring The Magic Back To Talladega
Richard Childress Racing–Talladega
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
GEICO 500
Talladega Superspeedway
May 3, 2015
Race Highlights:
Richard Childress Racing teammates Paul Menard, Ryan Newman and Austin Dillon finished third, seventh and 35th, respectively, in the GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.
Menard ranks 11th in the Sprint Cup Series championship point standings, trailing current leader Kevin Harvick by 114 points, while Newman ranks 14th and Dillon ranks 25th.
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. earned his first win of the 2015 season and was followed to the line by Jimmie Johnson, Menard, Ryan Blaney and Martin Truex Jr.
The 11th race of the 2015 Sprint Cup Series season is the Sponge Bob Square Pants 400 at Kansas Speedway on Saturday, May 9, 2015, which is scheduled to be televised live on FOX Sports 1 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time and broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Satellite Radio, channel 90. Continue reading Richard Childress Racing–Talladega
Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Talladega–Dale Earnhardt Jr. Powers to Victory
NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
GEICO 500
TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY POST RACE PRESS CONF. TRANSCRIPTS
MAY 3, 2015
DALE EARNHARDT, JR. POWERS TO VICTORY AT TALLADEGA
Chevrolet SS Takes Six of Top Eight in Exciting Finish
TALLADEGA, Ala. – May 3, 2015 – Dale Earnhardt Jr. thrilled the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series fans at Talladega Superspeedway by winning the GEICO 500 in dominating fashion to capture his first victory of the 2015 season and 24th of his Cup career. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Talladega–Dale Earnhardt Jr. Powers to Victory