Summit Racing

Summit Racing–Anderson Ready to Run for Fourth Brainerd Trophy

Anderson Ready to Run for Fourth Brainerd Trophy

BRAINERD, Minn., August 22, 2015 – Greg Anderson made three passes down the racing surface at Brainerd International Raceway before the weather turned dark and qualifying was cut short by one session, and the driver of the red Summit Racing Chevrolet Camaro is ready to take what they’ve learned in qualifying and put it to good use on Sunday at the 34th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals. Duluth, Minnesota-native Anderson will be racing for the fourth Brainerd trophy of his career. Continue reading Summit Racing–Anderson Ready to Run for Fourth Brainerd Trophy →

Summit Racing

Summit Racing–Line Prepared to Defend Brainerd Title on Raceday at Home Track

Line Prepared to Defend Brainerd Title on Raceday at Home Track

BRAINERD, Minn., August 22, 2015 – Although qualifying was cut short due to stormy weather at the 34th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, Summit Racing Pro Stock driver Jason Line feels fully prepared to take on the competition and defend the Brainerd title he earned last year. Line, starting from the No. 5 position, will begin his quest for the trophy with a race against V. Gaines in the first round on Sunday. Continue reading Summit Racing–Line Prepared to Defend Brainerd Title on Raceday at Home Track →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Pocono

LONG POND, Penn (August 22, 2015) – Helio Castroneves is the Verizon P1 Award winner for the fourth time in the 2015 Verizon IndyCar Series season. With a two-lap average speed of 220.530 mph, the driver of the No. 3 Shell V-Power Nitro + Team Penske Chevrolet have will the best seat in the house for the start of the ABC Supply 500 on Sunday afternoon at Pocono Raceway. It is the 45th career pole for Castroneves, but his first at the 2.5-mile track known as the Tricky Triangle. Continue reading Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Pocono →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing– CORVETTE RACING AT VIR: Corvette C7.Rs Aim to Maintain GTLM Points Lead

CORVETTE RACING AT VIR: Corvette C7.Rs Aim to Maintain GTLM Points Lead
Sunday’s eighth TUDOR Championship round for Corvette Racing is GT-only

· Team hoping to add second VIR victory to 2012 GT triumph

· Garcia, Magnussen hold GTLM Drivers Championship lead heading to Virginia race

DANVILLE, Va. (Aug. 22, 2015) – Corvette Racing’s two Chevrolet Corvette C7.Rs will continue their chase for the TUDOR United SportsCar GT Le Mans (GTLM) championships Sunday at Virginia International Raceway. Three races remain in the season including the two-hour, 40-minute Oak Tree Grand Prix.

Jan Magnussen set Corvette Racing’s quickest time in the 15-minute session to qualify sixth in the No. 3 Chevrolet Corvette C7.R with a lap of 1:43.568 (113.664 mph). Oliver Gavin was seventh in the No. 4 Corvette C7.R with a 1:43.797 (113.414 mph). Sunday’s race is the eighth in the TUDOR Championship Continue reading Chevy Racing– CORVETTE RACING AT VIR: Corvette C7.Rs Aim to Maintain GTLM Points Lead →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–CAMARO Z/28.R AT VIR: Two Stevenson Motorsports Camaros on GS Podium

CAMARO Z/28.R AT VIR: Two Stevenson Motorsports Camaros on GS Podium
Fuel strategy pays off for pair of Camaro Z/28.Rs; Mantella Autosport fifth in class

DANVILLE, Va. (Aug. 22, 2015) – Strategy was the name of the game Saturday for Stevenson Motorsports’ two Chevrolet Camaro Z/28.R race cars in the eighth round of the Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge at Virginia International Raceway. Both its Chevrolet Camaro Z/28.Rs finished on the Grand Sport (GS) podium as Chevrolet maintained its class Manufacturer Championship lead with two races to go. Continue reading Chevy Racing–CAMARO Z/28.R AT VIR: Two Stevenson Motorsports Camaros on GS Podium →

John Force Racing

John Force Racing–J. FORCE IMPROVES IN DRAMATIC FASHION TO END BRAINERD QUALIFYING

J. FORCE IMPROVES IN DRAMATIC FASHION TO END BRAINERD QUALIFYING

BRAINERD, MN – The final day of qualifying at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals was cut short by rain and the fields were set after the third qualifying session. John Force made a career best run of 3.93 seconds to secure the No. 2 qualifying position. He picked up two qualifying bonus points for his effort. For the first time all three John Force Racing Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Cars made three second runs at the same event and all three will start in the top half of the field led by Force. Continue reading John Force Racing–J. FORCE IMPROVES IN DRAMATIC FASHION TO END BRAINERD QUALIFYING →

Summit Racing

Summit Racing–A Successful Family Affair for Line on First Day in Brainerd

A Successful Family Affair for Line on First Day in Brainerd

BRAINERD, Minn., August 21, 2015 – The first day of professional qualifying for Summit Racing driver Jason Line at the 34th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals was also the first day of eliminations for the diverse competitor as he knocked out round one in the Stock Eliminator category. He was not alone in advancing from the opening round; each member of his immediate family also moved ahead. In Pro Stock, Line put his KB Racing-powered Summit Racing Chevrolet Camaro in the top half of the field for a solid ending to Friday. Continue reading Summit Racing–A Successful Family Affair for Line on First Day in Brainerd →

Richard Childress Racing

Richard Childress Racing–Bristol 300

NASCAR XFINITY Series
Bristol 300
Bristol Motor Speedway
Friday, August 21, 2015

Race Highlights:
Ty Dillon finished fourth and was the highest finishing Richard Childress Racing driver in the Bristol 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Brian Scott finished sixth, Brendan Gaughan 10th and Brandon Jones 13th .
Richard Childress Racing completed its one-millionth lap of competition in NASCAR’s top three touring series, only the third team in NASCAR history to accomplish the feat.
Richard Childress Racing driver Brian Scott started fourth and was the highest qualifying NASCAR XFINITY Series driver in the RCR camp. Ty Dillon qualified 11th, Brandon Jones 13th and Brendan Gaughan 15th.
With their finishes tonight at Bristol Motor Speedway, Ty Dillon and Brian Scott both qualified for the #Dash4Cash $100,00 bonus at Darlington Raceway, which takes place on Saturday, September 5.
Next up for the XFINITY Series is the Road America 180 Fired Up by Johnsonville at Road America. Catch all the action live on Saturday, August 29 at 3 p.m. Eastern Time on NBC Sports Network, broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Satellite Radio channel 90. Continue reading Richard Childress Racing–Bristol 300 →

World of Outlaws

World of Outlaws–Late Race Pass Gives Donny Schatz Win at River Cities Speedway

Late Race Pass Gives Donny Schatz Win at River Cities Speedway
The Win is the 24th World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series victory of the season for Schatz
GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Aug. 21, 2015 – With a late race pass of Paul McMahan at Friday night’s Second Leg of the Northern Tour at River Cities Speedway, Donny Schatz picked up his 24th World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series victory of the season. Continue reading World of Outlaws–Late Race Pass Gives Donny Schatz Win at River Cities Speedway →

Summit Racing

Summit Racing–Anderson Charges into Top Half on Friday in Brainerd

Anderson Charges into Top Half on Friday in Brainerd

BRAINERD, Minn., August 21, 2015 – Duluth native Greg Anderson loves coming to Minnesota and racing at his home racetrack, Brainerd Int’l Raceway. On the first day of qualifying at the 34th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, the Mooresville, N.C.-transplant wheeled his red Summit Racing Chevrolet Camaro to the top half of the field, and he is eager for Saturday and two more qualifying passes that are opportunities to improve before the field is set for Sunday eliminations. Continue reading Summit Racing–Anderson Charges into Top Half on Friday in Brainerd →

Wood Brothers

Wood Brothers Racing–Blaney, SKF Ford Overcome Slow Start To Qualify 15th For Night Race At Bristol

Blaney, SKF Ford Overcome Slow Start To Qualify 15th For Night Race At Bristol

August 21, 2015

There are times in Sprint Cup racing when a team unloads its car for opening practice and has plenty of speed right off the truck. Then there are other days when there’s lots of work to be done after the first practice laps.

Friday at Bristol Motor Speedway was one of those days where work was required for the No. 21 SKF Ford team and driver Ryan Blaney. Continue reading Wood Brothers Racing–Blaney, SKF Ford Overcome Slow Start To Qualify 15th For Night Race At Bristol →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–CAMARO Z/28.R AT VIR: Bell Scores Top-Five Qualifying Effort

CAMARO Z/28.R AT VIR: Bell Scores Top-Five Qualifying Effort
Chevrolet enters race with Grand Sport Manufacturer Championship lead

DANVILLE, Va. (Aug. 21, 2015) – Matt Bell led Chevrolet Camaro Z/28.R drivers with a fifth-place showing Friday in qualifying for the Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge at Virginia International Raceway. Heading into Saturday’s eighth round, Team Chevy holds the Grand Sport (GS) Manufacturer championship lead with Stevenson Motorsports first in the Driver and Team standings. Continue reading Chevy Racing–CAMARO Z/28.R AT VIR: Bell Scores Top-Five Qualifying Effort →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Bristol–Qualifying

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
IRWIN TOOLS NIGHT RACE
BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY QUALIFYING NOTES AND QUOTES
AUGUST 21, 2015

TEAM CHEVY QUALIFYING RESULTS:

· Kevin Harvick led the charge for Team Chevy in qualifying at Bristol Motor Speedway with a 7th place qualifying effort in his No. 4 Budweiser/Jimmy John’s Chevrolet SS
· Chevrolet took four of the Top-12 qualifying spots in the three-round knockout style qualifying format around the 0.533-mile short-track.
· 10th – Jimmie Johnson, No. 48 Lowe’s Pro Services Chevrolet SS
· 11th – Kurt Busch, No. 41 Haas Automation Chevrolet SS
· 12th – Kyle Larson, No. 42 Target Chevrolet SS
· Notables: Jeff Gordon, in his last race at Bristol Motor Speedway as a full-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver, will start 24th in his No. 24 Axalta Chevrolet SS. Kurt Busch, who has five wins at Bristol Motor Speedway, will start 11th
· Chevrolet is the most successful manufacturer at Bristol Motor Speedway with 43 wins
· Denny Hamlin (Toyota) was the pole winner, 2nd = Kyle Busch (Toyota), 3rd = Carl Edwards (Toyota), 4th = David Ragan (Toyota) and Joey Logano (Ford) = 5th. Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Bristol–Qualifying →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Bristol–Jeff Gordon

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
IRWIN TOOLS NIGHT RACE
BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
AUGUST 21, 2015

JEFF GORDON, NO. 24 AXALTA CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Bristol Motor Speedway and discussed competing in his final race at Bristol Motor Speedway as a full-time driver, the first two practice sessions of the day, if he has any second thoughts about retiring at the end of this season and many other topics. Full Transcript: Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Bristol–Jeff Gordon →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Bristol–AJ Allmendinger

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
IRWIN TOOLS NIGHT RACE
BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
AUGUST 21, 2015

AJ ALLMENDINGER, NO. 47 BUSH’S GRILLIN’ BEANS CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Bristol Motor Speedway and discussed Bush’s Beans renewing their sponsorship with JTG Daugherty Racing, his thoughts on getting in the Chase this weekend at Bristol and many other topics. Full Transcript: Continue reading Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Bristol–AJ Allmendinger →

Summit Racing

Summit Racing–Minnesota Native Anderson in the Zone Heading into Home Race

Minnesota Native Anderson in the Zone Heading into Home Race

Mooresville, N.C., August 19, 2015 – At this point in the season last year, Summit Racing Pro Stock driver Greg Anderson was in a very precarious position. What a difference a year makes as the incoming points leader looks back on the 2014 Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals and recalls his status as the No. 10 man in the Pro Stock standings. With a completely different story being written this year, the four-time NHRA world champ is looking for a brighter outcome at the 34th annual event held at his home track. Continue reading Summit Racing–Minnesota Native Anderson in the Zone Heading into Home Race →

Summit Racing

Summit Racing–Line Returns to Roots for Home Race in Brainerd

Line Returns to Roots for Home Race in Brainerd

Mooresville, N.C., August 19, 2015 – Long before Summit Racing Pro Stock driver Jason Line became a successful ambassador for one of the premier teams in the class, the Minnesota native was actively involved in the grass roots of the sport. Line, a native of Wright, Minn., was devoted to competing in NHRA’s sportsman series, now known as the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, alongside his drag racing family members. Continue reading Summit Racing–Line Returns to Roots for Home Race in Brainerd →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–TWO TO GO AT POCONO – CHEVROLET READY TO END THE 2015 VERIZON INDYCAR SEASON STRONG

TWO TO GO AT POCONO – CHEVROLET READY TO END THE 2015 VERIZON INDYCAR SEASON STRONG

· Chevrolet Aero Kit with fully integrated V6 2.2-liter, twin-turbocharged, directed injected, fueled by E85 engine driver Juan Pablo Montoya is the defending winner at Pocono Raceway
· Chevrolet drivers have won nine of 14 races this season
· Chevrolet leads Verizon IndyCar Series Manufacturer Standings with 14 of 16 races completed
· Chevrolet Team Penske driver Montoya leads the driver point standings with only two races remaining until 2015 champion is crowned Continue reading Chevy Racing–TWO TO GO AT POCONO – CHEVROLET READY TO END THE 2015 VERIZON INDYCAR SEASON STRONG →

John Force Racing

JOHN FORCE EAGER TO RACE AT LUCAS OIL NATIONALS IN BRAINERD

JOHN FORCE EAGER TO RACE AT LUCAS OIL NATIONALS IN BRAINERD

BRAINERD, MN (August 19, 2015) —- There is no other track or NHRA national event that John Force has dominated like the 34th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals. Force has won more times at Brainerd International Raceway than any other driver in any other professional category. The winningest driver in NHRA history has eleven wins and fifteen final round appearances. This weekend he will be racing the sleek blue Chevrolet Camaro SS Funny Car with Peak Anti-Freeze as well as new sponsors Lucas Oil and Chevrolet joining Auto Club, Traxxas, and Mac Tools. Continue reading JOHN FORCE EAGER TO RACE AT LUCAS OIL NATIONALS IN BRAINERD →

Kasey Kahne Racing

Kasey Kahne Racing – Results Recap Great Nationals Week in Iowa, 49 Team Adds New Crew Chief

Kasey Kahne Racing – Results Recap

Great Nationals Week in Iowa, 49 Team Adds New Crew Chief

Well known Pennsylvania crew chief Lee Stauffer was added to the No. 49 teams roster earlier this month, and the team quickly found success by winning the $20,000 to win Front Row Challenge at Southern Iowa Speedway last Monday, the week leading up to the Knoxville Nationals.

The KKR teams worked hard over four nights of racing at the most prestigious race week on the World of Outlaws schedule, finishing inside the top 10 in their qualifying races and they both finished in the top five in Friday night’s World Challenge race.

On Saturday, Brad Sweet captured his first career podium finish in the Knoxville Nationals, the richest race on the schedule which pays $150,000 to the winner. Daryn Pittman started the 50-lap race in 15th, and worked his way up to seventh before the checkered flag.

The teams kick off a mid-west to west-coast swing tonight at Junction Motor Speedway in Nebraska before stops in North Dakota, Alberta Canada, Washington, Oregon and California.

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