RCR Racing–RCR Names Ahnna Parkhurst to Driver Development Program

RCR Names Ahnna Parkhurst to Driver Development Program
Teen Driver to be part of RCR and Team Dillon Racing Effort

WELCOME, N.C. (January 29, 2015) — Richard Childress Racing and Team Dillon Racing have named Ahnna Parkhurst as one of two female drivers in their development program for the 2015 season. The other driver joining the program is 17-year-old Kate Dallenbach. Continue reading RCR Racing–RCR Names Ahnna Parkhurst to Driver Development Program

RCR Racing–RCR Names Kate Dallenbach to Driver Development Program

RCR Names Kate Dallenbach to Driver Development Program
Third-Generation Driver to be part of RCR and Team Dillon Racing Effort

Welcome, N.C. (January 29, 2015) – Richard Childress Racing and Team Dillon Racing have named Kate Dallenbach as one of two female drivers in their development program for the 2015 season. The other driver joining the program is 14 year-old Ahnna Parkhurst.

Dallenbach, 17, is the daughter of Wally, Jr., NASCAR driver-turned-broadcaster, and Robin Dallenbach, a former driver herself with two starts in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Her grandfather, Wally Dallenbach, Sr., was a successful Indy car driver and Chief Steward. Continue reading RCR Racing–RCR Names Kate Dallenbach to Driver Development Program

Roush Yates Ford EcoBoost and Chip Ganassi Racing Celebrate Rolex 24 Victory

Roush Yates Ford EcoBoost and Chip Ganassi Racing Celebrate Rolex 24 Victory

Mooresville, NC (January 26, 2015) Roush Yates Engines kicked off the 2015 race season by powering Chip Ganassi Racing to their first Ecoboost victory in the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway. Ganassi’s 02 All Star car was driven by Scott Dixon, Kyle Larson, Jamie McMurray and Tony Kanaan. Continue reading Roush Yates Ford EcoBoost and Chip Ganassi Racing Celebrate Rolex 24 Victory

Monster Jam–Grave Digger and Monster Energy Bring Home Two Points Each as the Monster Jam FOX Sports 1 Championship Series Continues in Indianapolis

Grave Digger and Monster Energy Bring Home Two Points Each as the Monster Jam FOX Sports 1 Championship Series Continues in Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana (January 24, 2015) – Week four of the Monster Jam® Fox Sports 1 Championship Series hit Lucas Oil Stadium tonight. Charlie Pauken and Grave Digger® made a statement, winning freestyle and grabbing two points while Damon Bradshaw and Monster Energy took home two points as well winning the racing competition making them both closer to the four bids to the Monster Jam World FinalsSM XVI in Las Vegas. Continue reading Monster Jam–Grave Digger and Monster Energy Bring Home Two Points Each as the Monster Jam FOX Sports 1 Championship Series Continues in Indianapolis

Chevy Racing–Rolex 24

CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: Rolex 24 GTLM Win for Corvette C7.R
Garcia, Magnussen, Briscoe team up for thrilling victory in TUDOR Championship opener

· No. 3 Chevrolet Corvette C7.R led more than 350 laps in thriller

· Gavin, Milner, Pagenaud third in GTLM with No. 4 Corvette C7.R

· Action Express Racing, Wayne Taylor Racing finish on Prototype podium in Corvette DPs

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 25, 2015) – Corvette Racing returned to Victory Lane for the Rolex 24 At Daytona on Sunday, scoring a hard-earned GT Le Mans class victory in the opening race of the 2015 TUDOR United SportsCar Championship. Antonio Garcia, Jan Magnussen and Ryan Briscoe won in their No. 3 Chevrolet Corvette C7.R in Corvette Racing’s second race back at Daytona since 2001. Continue reading Chevy Racing–Rolex 24

Chevy Racing–Rolex 24 At Daytona

IMSA – TUDOR UNITED SPORTSCAR CHAMPIONSHIP
ROLEX 24 AT DAYTONA
DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
JANUARY 25, 2015

ANTONIO GARCIA, NO. 3 CORVETTE RACING CHEVROLET CORVETTE C7.R – GTLM WINNER
WHEN THAT YELLOW FLAG CAME OUT, YOU KNEW YOU WERE GOING TO HAVE TO FIGHT. WHAT WAS GOING THROUGH YOUR MIND?
“I knew that yellow was coming. I don’t know how many races we actually won last year. There was that one at Watkins Glen and a few more. I just can’t thank the whole team and Corvette fans enough and Corvette Racing and all the guys and these two drivers (teammates). We all did amazing. We stayed out of trouble. The car is in perfect shape. Not a single touch. I think that’s what it takes just to keep it alive and bring it home in one piece, that’s the thing. So, again, finally I get this watch and I think these guys were waiting a few years for that (laughs). Continue reading Chevy Racing–Rolex 24 At Daytona

Extreme Speed Motorsports–Early Exit for Tequila Patrón ESM

Early Exit for Tequila Patrón ESM
at Rolex 24

Gains made with new HPD coupe
Daytona Beach, Fla. – Jan. 25, 2014 – Tequila Patrón ESM might have exited the 53rd Rolex 24 at Daytona earlier than expected, but the team is leaving with confidence in the new Honda Performance Development (HPD) ARX-04b coupes. Despite two DNFs on the official results, the team has more experience with the new cars that can be used as preparation for the next race at Sebring International Raceway in March. Continue reading Extreme Speed Motorsports–Early Exit for Tequila Patrón ESM

Chevy Racing–Rolex 24 At Daytona

IMSA – TUDOR UNITED SPORTSCAR CHAMPIONSHIP
ROLEX 24 AT DAYTONA
DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
JANUARY 25, 2015

RYAN BRISCOE, NO. 3 CORVETTE RACING CHEVROLET CORVETTE C7.R
HAS IT BEEN MORE HECTIC THAN YOU WOULD HAVE THOUGHT?
“Honestly, I’ve been out there trying to keep it on the tarmac and make sure I can give a clean car to Jan and Antonio. There’s a lot of action, and I think everyone can feel the competition in GTLM. You can see it when you’re out there racing. The BMWs, the Porsches… they’re all pushing so hard and it’s hard not to get caught up in it. So far it’s gone well. The car feels fast and I’m looking forward to the finish.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–Rolex 24 At Daytona

Chevy Racing–Rolex 24 At Daytona

IMSA – TUDOR UNITED SPORTSCAR CHAMPIONSHIP
ROLEX 24 AT DAYTONA
DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
JANUARY 24, 2015

SEBASTIEN BOURDAIS, NO. 5 ACTION EXPRESS RACING CORVETTE DP
TELL US ABOUT THAT RUN FOR YOU.
“It went OK. I’m not really comfortable in the car for some reason. The car is very tricky under braking and it’s easy to lock up the rears or the front. For awhile I was getting more comfortable and then made a mistake and had to give up the lead. In terms of pure pace when you put a lap together, it’s right there with the other guys. But we are simply running with a little bit of inconsistency and you can’t attack the corners. We’re about a second a lap slower than last year, which is a little annoying. We’re in the mix and will keep at it to have a shot at the end when it’s party time.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–Rolex 24 At Daytona

Chevy Racing–Rolex 24 At Daytona

IMSA – TUDOR UNITED SPORTSCAR CHAMPIONSHIP
ROLEX 24 AT DAYTONA
DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
JANUARY 24, 2015

CHRISTIAN FITTIPALDI, NO. 5 ACTION EXPRESS RACING CORVETTE DP
HOW WAS YOUR OPENING COUPLE OF STINTS?
“My stint was OK… nothing special. I would say my second stint was a lot better. We made some tire adjustments and had a much stronger pace – just as strong as the leaders but maybe the leaders although the leader was slightly quicker than I was. Then we decided to double-stint the tires, which at this point in the race wasn’t the right decision. After five to 10 laps, I was a sitting duck for the most part. I just had to finish the stint so we didn’t lose much time. But we have (Sebastien Bourdais) in there on new tires and it’s going well.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–Rolex 24 At Daytona

JOHN FORCE RACING WRAPS UP SUCCESSFUL PRE-SEASON TEST SESSION IN PHOENIX

JOHN FORCE RACING WRAPS UP SUCCESSFUL PRE-SEASON TEST SESSION IN PHOENIX
CHANDLER, AZ (January 24, 2015) — John Force Racing wrapped up the 2014 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season with three Funny Cars in the top five and a top ten finisher in Top Fuel. As soon as the NHRA Awards Banquet was over the entire operation went to work to get better for 2015. After an off-season of hard work at the sprawling race team complex in Brownsburg, Indiana, the entire team saw success during a four day test session at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, site of the Carquest NHRA Nationals, February 20-22. Continue reading JOHN FORCE RACING WRAPS UP SUCCESSFUL PRE-SEASON TEST SESSION IN PHOENIX

Chevy Racing–Rolex 24 At Daytona

IMSA – TUDOR UNITED SPORTSCAR CHAMPIONSHIP
ROLEX 24 AT DAYTONA
DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
JANUARY 24, 2015

RICKY TAYLOR, NO. 10 WAYNE TAYLOR RACING CORVETTE DP
TAKE US THROUGH THE EARLY STAGES, HOW DID IT GO?
“We’ve been having incredible electrical issues this weekend, We’ve been without traction control all week as well as wheel speed sensor and other issues. The team has been absolutely thrashing, and last night we thought we had a solution for it. Then we didn’t know until the start of the race that we were about 50/50 as to whether it was going to work or not. I went out for the start, and something felt funny with the throttle pedal. TC (traction control) wasn’t working again, and then we had an additional problem, the engine was cutting out up to a half a second or a second at a time. I was just thinking here we go for the 24 Hour and here we have all of these problems. We just kind of ran around until the fuel window opened and then we pitted. We shut the car off, plugged in the updates from the engine guys and went back out and everything was perfect. So, I’m very happy. Now we have a car we can go race with. We restarted with a bunch of GT cars between us and the leader, We picked our way through some of the prototype field. Felt like we were a lot stronger than the No. 01 other than in the straight. I felt like the Fords were pretty strong. I think we have a really good Corvette to race with now. ” Continue reading Chevy Racing–Rolex 24 At Daytona

Chevy Racing–CAMARO Z/28.R AT DAYTONA: A Double Podium in 2015 Opener

CAMARO Z/28.R AT DAYTONA: A Double Podium in 2015 Opener
Stevenson Motorsports second, third in Grand Sport; Mantella posts top-10 in Camaro debut

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 23, 2014) – The Chevrolet Camaro Z/28.R started the 2015 Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge season in strong fashion Friday with a pair of podium finishes in the Grand Sport (GS) class at Daytona International Raceway. Stevenson Motorsports finished second and third with its pair of Camaro Z/28.Rs a year after the Chevrolets made their race debuts. Continue reading Chevy Racing–CAMARO Z/28.R AT DAYTONA: A Double Podium in 2015 Opener

Extreme Speed Motorsports–Tequila Patrón ESM Qualifies for Rolex 24 At Daytona

Tequila Patrón ESM Qualifies for Rolex 24 At Daytona
No. 2 qualifies 12th; No. 1 to return to track on Friday
Daytona Beach, Fla., Jan. 22, 2015 – Tequila Patrón ESM continues to improve and develop the all-new Honda Performance Development (HPD) ARX-04b coupes. The team is one step closer to the season opening TUDOR United SportsCar Championship race, the Rolex 24 At Daytona, following today’s practice sessions and qualifying. Continue reading Extreme Speed Motorsports–Tequila Patrón ESM Qualifies for Rolex 24 At Daytona

Chevy Racing– CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: GTLM Pole Position for Gavin, Corvette C7.R

CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: GTLM Pole Position for Gavin, Corvette C7.R
First pole position for Corvette Racing at Daytona since 2000; Barbosa fourth in Prototype

· Gavin, Magnussen team up for pole position in first TUDOR Championship race of 2015

· Both Corvette C7.Rs in GT Le Mans class top five

· Defending winner Action Express Racing leads Corvette DP contingent Continue reading Chevy Racing– CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: GTLM Pole Position for Gavin, Corvette C7.R

Chevy Racing–Wayne Taylor Racing

WAYNE TAYLOR RACING OWNER WAYNE TAYLOR, AND DRIVERS JORDAN TAYLOR, RICKY TAYLOR AND MAX ANGELELLI met with members of the media at Daytona International Speedway today. The group discussed the team’s 10th anniversary of its 2005 victory in the Rolex 24 At Daytona, Jeff Gordon’s impact in racing, the outlook for this weekend’s 53rd Rolex 24 and other topics. FULL TRANSCRIPT: Continue reading Chevy Racing–Wayne Taylor Racing

Chevy Racing–Jeff Gordon Media Session

JEFF GORDON, DRIVER OF THE NO. 24 CHEVROLET SS IN THE NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES AND HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS TEAM OWNER, RICK HENDRICK, MET WITH MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA TO DISCUSS JEFF GORDON’S ANNOUNCEMENT THAT 2015 WILL BE HIS FINAL FULL SEASON OF NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES COMPETITION.

BELOW IS THE TRANSCRIPT FROM TODAY’S NASCAR TELECONFERENCE:

AMANDA ELLIS: Good afternoon, everyone and welcome to today’s NASCAR CAM. We are joined by Jeff Gordon, driver of the No. 24 Axalta/3M Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports and the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Gordon, a four‑time premier series champion has won 92 races and is third on the all‑time wins list. Continue reading Chevy Racing–Jeff Gordon Media Session

Chevy Racing–CAMARO Z/28.R A DAYTONA: Encouraging Start in Qualifying for Second-Year Camaro

CAMARO Z/28.R A DAYTONA: Encouraging Start in Qualifying for Second-Year Camaro
Stevenson Motorsports third, fifth in GS qualifying; Mantella set for first race with Camaro Z/28.R

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 22, 2014) – The Chevrolet Camaro Z/28.R took two of the top five positions in the first qualifying session of the Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge event of 2015. Andrew Davis in the No. 6 Stevenson Motorsports Camaro Z/28.R was third-fastest Grand Sport (GS) driver Thursday at Daytona International Speedway with a lap of 1:56.941 (109.594 mph) in the entry he will share with Robin Liddell in Friday’s race. Continue reading Chevy Racing–CAMARO Z/28.R A DAYTONA: Encouraging Start in Qualifying for Second-Year Camaro

Chevy Racing–Jeff Gordon Retirement Announcement

Attributed to Mark Reuss, General Motors executive vice president of global product development, purchasing and supply chain

“Jeff Gordon is an incredible competitor, leader and ambassador for Chevrolet and motorsports. He has contributed so much – not only on the track with his 92 wins and four championships, but also away from the track as a businessman, with the Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation, and more importantly, as a husband and father. He is a champion, and he has been a great friend. We are proud of our relationship with Jeff, and, just like all of his fans, we look forward to watching him compete for one more championship. We wish Jeff and his family – Ingrid, Ella and Leo – all of the best.”

JOHN FORCE RACING ANNOUNCES CREW CHIEF LINE-UP, PROMOTIONS

JOHN FORCE RACING ANNOUNCES CREW CHIEF LINE-UP, PROMOTIONS
YORBA LINDA, CA (January 21, 2015) — John Force Racing has a proven track record of developing the next generation of professional drivers. Since 2005 five drivers, including all three of John Force’s daughters, have won rookie of the year honors as well as over 50 NHRA national event titles. Force has also built a legacy of creating a brain-trust of crew chiefs over the past decade. The brain-trust will continue to be led by Mike Neff, crew chief for Robert Hight’s Auto Club Camaro SS Funny Car, but the team announced promotions today that will expand the youth and depth at this position. Continue reading JOHN FORCE RACING ANNOUNCES CREW CHIEF LINE-UP, PROMOTIONS

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