Mopar Racing

Mopar Racing–Hagan Wins All-Mopar Final at NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

Hagan Wins All-Mopar Final at NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

Matt Hagan defeats Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) teammate Ron Capps in All-Mopar Dodge Charger R/T final at the 15th annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
New 2015 Mopar Dodge Charger R/T earns eighth win of the year and makes a 10th final round appearance in 11 national events this season
Hagan posts first win at Bristol Dragway, a fourth win of the season and his 18th of his career and extends lead in championship points
Capps earns third runner-up finish in five final round appearances this year and sits second in the standings
Allen Johnson and “Magneti Marelli Offered by Mopar” Dodge Dart sustain a loss on a hole shot in the opening round at home event but encouraged with recent performance improvements Continue reading Mopar Racing–Hagan Wins All-Mopar Final at NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals →

Richard Childress Racing

Richard Childress Racing–Chicagoland 300

NASCAR XFINITY Series
Chicagoland 300
Chicagoland Speedway
Sunday, June 21, 2015

Race Highlights:
Austin Dillon finished third in the Chicagoland 300 and was the highest finishing Richard Childress Racing driver. Brendan Gaughan finished fourth, Brian Scott eighth and Ty Dillon ninth.
Austin Dillon won the pole as the highest qualifying RCR driver at Chicagoland Speedway. Brendan Gaughan qualified fifth, Ty Dillon eighth and Brian Scott 13th.
Next up for the NASCAR XFINITY Series is the Subway Firecracker 250 at Daytona International Speedway. Catch all the action live on Saturday, July 4 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time on NBC Sports, broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Satellite Radio, channel 90.
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John Force Racing

John Force Racing–SHORT DAY FOR JFR AT THUNDER VALLEY NATIONALS

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 Motorsports

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

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

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

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 →

John Force Racing

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 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

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

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

Red Horse Racing–American Ethanol 200

RACE REPORT
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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Timothy Peters No. 17
No. 17 Red Horse Racing
Toyota Tundra Continue reading Red Horse Racing–American Ethanol 200 →

Mopar Racing

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

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 →

Bigfoot

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

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

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

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

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 →

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