Honda Racing

Honda Racing–INDYCAR–Iowa Practice

Hunter-Reay, Wilson Head Honda Practice Effort in Iowa
• Defending race winner leads both practice sessions for Honda
• Qualifying, final short oval race of 2015 take place Saturday

Two-time and defending Iowa Speedway race winner Ryan Hunter-Reay posted the third-fastest speed among Honda drivers in the first of two practice sessions Friday at the high-banked, 0.894-mile oval, in preparation for Saturday nights’s Iowa Corn 300. Hunter-Reay, winner in Iowa in both 2012 and 2014 – and second-place finisher in 2013 to then-teammate James Hinchcliffe – was 12th quickest in the evening session that concluded the day.

New addition to the Andretti Autosport lineup, Justin Wilson, posted the second-fastest Honda speed, finishing the pair of practice sessions 13th overall, just behind Hunter-Reay and ahead of 2011 Iowa race winner Marco Andretti. Wilson, who ran the Month of May for Andretti at Indianapolis, rejoined the team last week in Milwaukee for the remainder of the 2015 season.

Activities at Iowa Speedway, the second and final short oval race of the 2015 Verizon IndyCar Series, continue Saturday with qualifying, followed by the 300-lap race at 8 p.m. EDT, with live network television coverage on the NBC Sports Network.

Justin Wilson (#25 Andretti Autosport Honda): “I’m really pleased with the way the Honda feels – it’s driving well, can change lanes and run all over the track. We have to find a little bit more speed, but it’s definitely in the ballpark to be a challenger. Now it’s just a case of putting it all together and get ready. We’re the first car out for qualifying tomorrow. We’ll see what happens.”

Wood Brothers

Wood Brothers Racing–Blaney And His SKF Ford Fusion Start 16th At New Hampshire

Blaney And His SKF Ford Fusion Start 16th At New Hampshire

July 17, 2015

Ryan Blaney and his team’s No. 21 SKF-sponsored Ford Fusion finally had their day in the sun.

After missing two straight Sprint Cup races because of rain on qualifying day, the sun shone brightly at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, and Blaney and his Wood Brothers team responded with a strong effort in qualifying for Sunday’s New Hampshire 301.

Blaney, who was 10th fastest in practice on Friday morning, led the way in the first of three rounds of qualifying with a lap at 134.373 miles per hour. Continue reading Wood Brothers Racing–Blaney And His SKF Ford Fusion Start 16th At New Hampshire →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Iowa–Team Penske

CHEVROLET IN THE VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES
IOWA CORN 300
IOWA SPEEDWAY
NEWTON, IOWA
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
JULY 17, 2015

AN INTERVIEW WITH HELIO CASTRONEVES, JUAN PABLO MONTOYA, WILL POWER AND SIMON PAGENAUD FROM TEAM PENSKE

THE MODERATOR: We’ll get started with today’s Verizon IndyCar Series media availability. We are pleased to be joined by the four drivers of Team Penske: Juan Pablo Montoya, Will Power, Helio Castroneves and Simon Pagenaud.

Juan, you’ve carried the points lead since the beginning of the season. What’s your mentality heading into the final few races?

JUAN PABLO MONTOYA: We’ve got to keep doing what we’ve been doing. What we’ve been doing has been working. We’ve been competitive every week. That’s the main goal. You’ve got to be good, run a smart race and see what happens. Continue reading Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Iowa–Team Penske →

Wood Brothers

Wood Brothers Racing–Glen Wood Turns 90 With Plenty of Spring Still in His Step

Glen Wood Turns 90 With Plenty of Spring Still in His Step

July 17, 2015

On Saturday, while Ryan Blaney and the SKF-branded Ford Fusion will be busy on track at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway, folks around Stuart, Va., will gather to celebrate the 90th birthday of the team’s founder, Glen Wood.

Wood, a 2012 inductee into the NASCAR Hall of Fame, is like a lot of people who grew up in the hard times of the Depression, but through hard work, accomplished great things in their adult lives. Continue reading Wood Brothers Racing–Glen Wood Turns 90 With Plenty of Spring Still in His Step →

Follow A Dream Racing

PERMATEX/FOLLOW A DREAM WIN STREAK ENDS AT 9 ROUNDS IN CHICAGO SEMI’S

PERMATEX/FOLLOW A DREAM WIN STREAK ENDS AT 9 ROUNDS IN CHICAGO SEMI’S

Marstons Mills, MA-July 16, 2015-Jay Blake’s Permatex/Follow A Dream team reached the semifinals of the Route 66 Nationals, qualifying in the fast half of the field for the eighth time in eight starts this year and establishing top speed of the opening qualifying session. Driver Todd Veney defeated East Region rival Dan Pomponio in the first round and former Central Division champ Kirk Williams in the quarterfinals before falling to Wyoming’s Kris Hool in the semi’s.

“Getting to the semi’s – especially at a national event – usually means you’ve had a great weekend, but after the way we’ve been doing, it was almost a letdown,” said Veney, who was coming off back-to-back victories, including his first in national event competition. “It’s not a bad problem to have. The car ran great all weekend, and we had low e.t. of the second round, but for some reason it shook the tires in the semifinals the way everybody else had been the round before.”

With the semifinal showing, the team stands second in the national standings, just 10 points out of first. “That was another solid outing, another really good weekend,” Blake said. “The whole crew was under a lot of pressure in eliminations and really came through. Because of the live TV schedule for the pros, we had to wait six hours between the first round and the second round, and then had just 40 minutes between that round and the semi’s, but the guys got it done.”

The Permatex/Follow A Dream team’s next race is at the team’s home track, New England Dragway in Epping, N.H., but there’s no time to head home. The team will go straight from Route 66 Raceway outside Chicago to southern New Hampshire, where they’ll test on Thursday, qualify on Friday, and race under the lights Saturday night. Eliminations are set for 5:00; 7:00, and 9:00 p.m.

Roush Yates

Roush Yates–FORD Shelby GT350R-C Earns Victory in Second Ever Race with Continental Tire Sportscar Challenge

FORD Shelby GT350R-C Earns Victory in Second Ever Race with
Continental Tire Sportscar Challenge
Mooresville, NC. July 16, 2015

FORD Performance debuts FORD Shelby GT350R-C earning two poles in two races
Austin Cindric becomes the youngest winner in Continental Tire Sportscar Challenge history in a FORD Shelby GT350R-C with teammate Jade Buford
Andrew Aquilante clinches first Pirelli World Challenge win at Road America
Chip Ganassi Racing finishes second at Watkins Glen in Tudor United Sportscar Championship

Continental Tire Sportscar Challenge

On Friday, June 26, the Continental Tire Sportscar Challenge took to the 3.4 mile road course at Watkins Glen International. Multimatic Motorsports two car team along with FORD Performance and Roush Yates Engines debuted the new Shelby GT350R-C. Scott Maxwell in the No. 15 would set a blistering time of 2:01.38 with an average speed of 100.859 mph earning the pole in the debut. Continue reading Roush Yates–FORD Shelby GT350R-C Earns Victory in Second Ever Race with Continental Tire Sportscar Challenge →

NHRDA, Uncategorized

NHRDA Pacific Coast Diesel Nationals

The Pacific Coast Diesel Nationals presented by ISSPRO turned out to be a great event as the NHRDA made their return to the west coast. The weather was perfect and the competitors were ready for action. In the MBRP Diesel Drag Racing series racers came from all over the Northwest as they converged on Woodburn Dragstrip to battle it out for the trophies. Jarid Volmer took home top honors in both Pro Street and Pro Stock. Rob Coddens took home the trophy in Super Street and the points lead. Local racer John Floyd Jr. took home the Sportsman diesel win.
Continue reading NHRDA Pacific Coast Diesel Nationals →

Bigfoot

Team Bigfoot is Moving!

It’s Official – BIGFOOT 4X4, Inc. is moving to Pacific, Missouri!

July 8, 2015 (St. Louis, MO) -Tuesday, July 7, 2015 saw the Board of Aldermen of the City of Pacific grant final approval for the Conditional Use Permit to operate the World Headquarters of the Home of BIGFOOT® at 2286 Rose Lane in Pacific, MO.

Plans to move have been in the works for a while, but finally came to a head about 2 months ago when the Pacific property was stumbled across. The Hazelwood property hasn’t really fit for quite a while now. The 4-wheel-drive parts and service business were closed years ago. As a full-time BIGFOOT monster truck operation, more truck and tractor-trailer space, less office space, and space to expand was needed. The new property gives us all of that. Everyone here is very excited! Since BIGFOOT has been in the Hazelwood building for 31 years, there is a LOT of stuff to sort through and move.

The current plan is for the closing on both properties by the end of August. BIGFOOT then has 4 months to complete its move.

Although the new location does not have an actual “retail” department, fans will always be welcome to come by, pick up t-shirts, toys, and other great BIGFOOT stuff, see whatever trucks are in town, and, whenever possible, get a mini-tour of the new place!

Wood Brothers

Wood Brothers Racing–SKF to Sponsor Wood Brothers’ No. 21 Ford Fusion and Ryan Blaney in New Hampshire 301

SKF to Sponsor Wood Brothers’ No. 21 Ford Fusion and Ryan Blaney in New Hampshire 301

July 14, 2015

The No. 21 Wood Brothers Ford Fusion, with Ryan Blaney at the wheel, will hit the track at New Hampshire Motor Speedway this weekend with a new look representing technical partner SKF, the leading global supplier of friction-reducing solutions for industrial and transportation applications. Continue reading Wood Brothers Racing–SKF to Sponsor Wood Brothers’ No. 21 Ford Fusion and Ryan Blaney in New Hampshire 301 →

RoushYates Racing

FORD Performance and Roush Yates Engines Capture Xfinity Series win at Kentucky with Brad Keselowski

FORD Performance and Roush Yates Engines Capture Xfinity Series win at Kentucky with Brad Keselowski

Mooresville, NC. July 13, 2015 – The No. 22 Team Penske FORD Mustang driven by Brad Keselowski picked up his third career Xfinity Series win at Kentucky Speedway Friday night. The win is Team Penske’s 50th Xfinity Series win of all time.

“It just seems perfect,” said Keselowski, “I feel very humble and proud to drive a car this good, year in and year out, at the Xfinity Series level. Continue reading FORD Performance and Roush Yates Engines Capture Xfinity Series win at Kentucky with Brad Keselowski →

World of Outlaws

World of Outlaws–Saldana Holds Off Schatz on Green-White-Checkered Finish to Win Cedar Lake Outlaw Sprint Car Showdown

Saldana Holds Off Schatz on Green-White-Checkered Finish to Win Cedar Lake Outlaw Sprint Car Showdown
Victory is first in team’s 22-year history at Cedar Lake Speedway
NEW RICHMOND, Wis. – July 12, 2015 – Amidst the jubilant victory celebration on Sunday night at Cedar Lake Speedway, the team owner found his driver, embraced him and said thank you. In an impressive 35-lap charge to the checkers, Joey Saldana erased 22 years of frustration for Minnesotan Dan Motter by putting his #71M machine into victory lane at the Wisconsin dirt oval for the first time in World of Outlaws Sprint Car competition. Continue reading World of Outlaws–Saldana Holds Off Schatz on Green-White-Checkered Finish to Win Cedar Lake Outlaw Sprint Car Showdown →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–Sebastien Bourdais Wins at Milwaukee

Sebastien Bourdais Wins at Milwaukee
Team Chevy Drivers Capture Four of Top-Five and Eight of Top-10 Finishing Positions on the Milwaukee Mile

WEST ALLIS, WISC (July 12, 2015) – Sebastien Bourdais now has 34 Verizon IndyCar Series wins to his credit, but the victories on an oval track have been minimal when compared to his impressive road and street course resume. In fact, the four-time champion’s last oval track win came in 2006 on the Milwaukee Mile Continue reading Chevy Racing–Sebastien Bourdais Wins at Milwaukee →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Sebastien Bourdais Wins at Milwaukee

Sebastien Bourdais Wins at Milwaukee
Team Chevy Drivers Capture Four of Top-Five and Eight of Top-10 Finishing Positions on the Milwaukee Mile

WEST ALLIS, WISC (July 12, 2015) – Sebastien Bourdais now has 34 Verizon IndyCar Series wins to his credit, but the victories on an oval track have been minimal when compared to his impressive road and street course resume. In fact, the four-time champion’s last oval track win came in 2006 on the Milwaukee Mile

With a dominating performance in today’s Wisconsin 250 at Milwaukee IndyFest.. leading three times for 118 of the 250-lap race, Bourdais again pulled into Victory Lane at Milwaukee, and added one more win to increase his total to 34, and the number of oval track wins to five. Continue reading Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Sebastien Bourdais Wins at Milwaukee →

NHRA

NHRA–Route 66 Nationals Results

Top Fuel — Tony Schumacher, 3.844 seconds, 320.20 mph def. Larry Dixon, 3.932 seconds, 298.93 mph.
Funny Car — Tommy Johnson Jr., Dodge Charger, 4.259, 245.27 def. Matt Hagan, Charger, 12.646, 73.08.

Pro Stock — Allen Johnson, Dodge Dart, 6.624, 209.88 def. Larry Morgan, Chevy Camaro, 6.667, 210.18.

Pro Stock Motorcycle — Hector Arana Jr, Buell, 6.918, 194.66 def. Matt Smith, Victory, 6.957, 190.24.

Top Alcohol Dragster — Chris Demke, 5.321, 270.81 def. Mia Tedesco, 5.372, 265.59.

Top Alcohol Funny Car — Steve Harker, Chevy Monte Carlo, 6.197, 177.07 ARP Car def. Kris Hool, Monte Carlo, foul.

Competition Eliminator — Troy Galbraith, Spitzer, 6.832, 194.35 def. Glen Treadwell, ProStart, 7.742, 170.47.

Super Stock — Phil Unruh, Chevy Cobalt, 8.613, 156.46 def. Brad Zaskowski, Chevy Camaro, 9.851, 134.30.

Stock Eliminator — Jeff Strickland, Chevy Camaro, 10.478, 120.29 def. Britt Cummings, Chevy Corvette, 10.713, 119.64.

Super Comp — Gary Williams, Dragster, 8.928, 160.21 def. Luke Bogacki, Dragster, 8.899, 175.25.

Super Gas — Ray Connolly, Chevy Corvette, 9.902, 149.33 def. Haley Gregory, Chevy Cobalt, 9.961, 170.36.

Super Street — Rob Kropfeld, Chevy Vega Wagon, 10.901, 125.32 def. Phillip Smida, Chevy Cavalier, 10.944, 135.63.

Top Dragster — Steve Cohen, Dragster, 6.579, 201.19 def. Shanna Snyder, Dragster, 6.160, 233.24.

Top Sportsman — Mike Williams, Pontiac GXP, 7.088, 190.16 def. Michael Daniele, Chevy Cavalier, 7.035, 193.63.

Mopar Racing

Mopar Racing–Mopar Doubles-Up on Wins at Route 66 NHRA Nationals;

Mopar Doubles-Up on Wins at Route 66 NHRA Nationals;
Allen Johnson Earns Pro Stock Title, Tommy Johnson Jr. Wins All-Mopar Funny Car Final

Allen Johnson takes “Magneti Marelli Offered by Mopar Dodge Dart” to first Pro Stock title win of the year at 18th annual Lucas Oil Route 66 NHRA Nationals
Tommy Johnson Jr. defeats Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) teammate Matt Hagan in All-Mopar final at Route 66 Raceway to earn his first title of the season
Matt Hagan’s runner-up finish in the Mopar Express Lane Dodge Charger R/T helps extend his lead in the Funny Car Standings to 178 points
Allen Johnson jumps from seventh to fifth in Pro Stock points ahead of Mopar Mile High Nationals where he has won six times in eight years Continue reading Mopar Racing–Mopar Doubles-Up on Wins at Route 66 NHRA Nationals; →

Summit Racing

Summit Racing–Anderson Protects Points Lead, Flies to Semifinals at Route 66 Raceway

Anderson Protects Points Lead, Flies to Semifinals at Route 66 Raceway

CHICAGO, Ill., July 12, 2015 – Greg Anderson took advantage of the opportunity to prove he has a very fast hot rod this weekend at the 18th annual Route 66 NHRA Nationals. The driver of the red Summit Racing Chevrolet Camaro recorded low elapsed time of raceday and held onto the track record he set during qualifying to leave a big impression on Route 66 Raceway. Racing to the semifinal round after accumulating a nice collection of bonus points during qualifying, Anderson left the event with the points lead still in hand. Continue reading Summit Racing–Anderson Protects Points Lead, Flies to Semifinals at Route 66 Raceway →

Honda Racing

Honda Racing–Rahal Finishes Third for Honda at The Milwaukee Mile

Rahal Finishes Third for Honda at The Milwaukee Mile
• Climbs to third-place tie in drivers’ championship
• Chaves solidifies rookie points lead with 11th-place result

A valiant charge by Graham Rahal in the final 18 laps came up just short of victory Sunday at The Milwaukee Mile, as the Honda-powered driver finished third at the ABC Supply Co. Wisconsin 250, his fifth podium finish of the 2015 Verizon IndyCar Series.

Following his victory two weeks ago at Auto Club Speedway in California, Rahal started sixth in today’s first short-oval race of the season, and ran in the lead pack through much of the 250-lap contest, including five laps led. But starting on Lap 114, two cautions in rapid succession led to multiple pit strategies being employed throughout the field. As a result, Rahal and Helio Castroneves were among the last to make their final stops on Lap 225. Continue reading Honda Racing–Rahal Finishes Third for Honda at The Milwaukee Mile →

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Milwaukee Post Race

CHEVROLET IN THE VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES
WISCONSIN 250 AT MILWAUKEE INDYFEST
MILWAUKEE MILE
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER POST RACE QUOTES
JULY 12, 2015

SEBASTIEN BOURDAIS, NO. 11 TEAM HYDROXY – KVSH RACING CHEVROLET, RACE WINNER: HAVE YOU EVER HAD SUCH A DOMINATING WIN?“Yeah, here! Nine years ago. It was just like that, today. It’s just unbelievable. We were talking about it yesterday, at these places. Sometimes you’ve got it; and when it’s right, boy, it’s really, really good.” Continue reading Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–Milwaukee Post Race →

Richard Childress Racing

Richard Childress Racing–Quaker State 400

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
Quaker State 400
Kentucky Speedway
July 11, 2015
Race Highlights:

Paul Menard finished 15th and was the highest finishing Richard Childress Racing driver in the Quaker State 400 at Kentucky Speedway. Ryan Newman finished 20th, and Austin Dillon 25th.
The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series starting lineup was based off of the NASCAR rulebook after being cancelled for weather. Richard Childress Racing drivers Austin Dillon started 11th, Paul Menard 14th, and Ryan Newman 26th.
Next up for the Sprint Cup Series event is the New Hampshire 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Catch all the action live on Sunday, July 19 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time on NBC Sports Network, broadcast live on the Performance Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Satellite Radio, channel 90. Continue reading Richard Childress Racing–Quaker State 400 →

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