Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Atlanta–Qualifying

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
ORAL-B USA 500
ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY QUALIFYING NOTES AND QUOTES
AUGUST 29, 2014

KEVIN HARVICK, NO. 4 JIMMY JOHN’S CHEVROLET SS – POLE WINNER
HOW MUCH DID THE CAR CHANGE THROUGHOUT THE QUALIFYING ROUNDS?
“Our car didn’t really change that much. I just messed the first round up really bad trying to do something that I wasn’t doing in practice. Luckily we were fast enough to be able to get through the first round into the second round. The second round we got into a little better rhythm where I wanted to run on the race track. I’ve got to thank everybody on our Jimmy John’s team they make my life a lot easier on Friday’s and this is a lot of fun.”
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Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–INDYCAR–AutoClub Speedway–Post Qualifying

CHEVROLET RACING
VERIZON INDYCAR SERIES
MAVTV 500
AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER POST QUALIFYING QUOTES
AUGUST 29, 2014

HELIO CASTRONEVES, NO. 3 AAA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TEAM PENSKE CHEVROLET, POLE SITTER: ON WINNING THE “Yes! That’s exactly what we needed to start this weekend. The Auto Club Chevy guys did a great job today and winning the Verizon Pole Award feels fantastic. I really have to thank my guys and Will (Power) and Juan Pablo (Montoya). Going out last (in qualifying) really helped because I was able to get my teammates’ feedback and we made some changes that really helped us get the pole. Now, we need to keep going. We are starting up front but it is a long race and we know what we need to do to make it happen. This is the first step. Now we need to make sure we end up where we start tomorrow night.”
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Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Atlanta–Jeff Gordon

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
ORAL-B USA 500
ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
AUGUST 29, 2014

JEFF GORDON, NO. 24 PANASONIC CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Atlanta Motor Speedway and discussed making his 750th start at Atlanta Motor Speedway, his longevity, last week at Bristol, Atlanta’s 2015 date and many other topics. Full Transcript:

TALK ABOUT YOUR 750 STARTS:
“That is a big number. I hadn’t thought about it a whole lot until I saw a decal with it made up. I thought ‘man that is a lot of races, especially in a row’. Really proud of that, it’s been an amazing career in the Cup Series. It seems like it was yesterday that it started right here over 20 years ago. I love this track. I love racing here so it’s pretty cool to have 750 happening here.”
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World of Outlaws

World of Outlaws Legend Sammy Swindell Announces Retirement

World of Outlaws Legend Sammy Swindell Announces Retirement
Three-time champ was one of series’ original racers
CONCORD, N.C. – Aug. 25, 2014 – The numbers and statistics are only a measure of the legend, but Sammy Swindell will be remembered as one of the greatest drivers in World of Outlaws history.

Swindell, who on Monday announced his retirement from full-time racing effective immediately, is a three-time World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series champion who achieved 294 victories. The Memphis, Tenn., area native was one of the original Outlaws who helped grow the series from its 1978 origins at Devil’s Bowl Speedway into the premier sanctioning body it is today.

A calculating driver on the track, Swindell also is highly respected for his skills in building and setting up his cars, dedicating his life to perfecting the science of racing.

“Sammy’s talent is more than a driver, he is an innovator,” World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series Director Carlton Reimers said. “He was one of the ‘Big 3’ along with Steve Kinser and Doug Wolfgang in the early days, and he persevered through the years. He was a threat to win every night. I hope he and Kevin find all the success they want.”

At 58, Swindell has been racing since he was 15 years old. Now, along with his wife Amy, he plans to help and support his son Kevin, who is achieving success in the NASCAR ranks.

“We have been fortunate to have one of the greatest racers of all-time compete in our series right from day one,” said World of Outlaws CEO Brian Carter. “We wish Sammy and Amy the best as they move on to support Kevin’s racing aspirations.”

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–NASCAR–Atlanta–Tony Stewart Returns

NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES
ORAL-B USA 500
ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT
AUGUST 29, 2014

TONY STEWART, NO. 14 BASS PRO SHOPS/MOBIL 1 CHEVROLET SS AND BRETT FROOD, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF STEWART-HAAS RACING, met with members of the media at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Full Transcript

THE MODERATOR: Good morning. I’m director of communication for Stewart‑Haas Racing. Up here is Tony Stewart, driver/owner of Stewart‑Haas Racing, and Brett Frood, executive vice president of Stewart‑Haas Racing.

Tony has prepared some remarks. We’ll let him read those.
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Hartech Racing

Hartech Racing–Hartech Dominate Donington

Hartech Dominate Donington
Added: 27.08.2014

Harteq

Bolton’s Hartech Racing dominated the visit to Donington Park, East Midlands, of the Baylis & Harding Porsche Club Championship with Pirelli, the squad taking three out of the four class wins up for grabs in the two races. Tom Bradshaw had a perfect meeting in his Hartech Porsche 996 C2, taking both outright race wins, both pole positions and setting fastest lap in each race, while Stuart Ings won class two in the second race of the day and John McCullagh battled hard in the top ten.
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Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–Chevrolet Continues “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” Initiative for Fourth Consecutive Year

Chevrolet Continues “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” Initiative for
Fourth Consecutive Year

Chevrolet Racing Supports Program with Pink Chevy SS Pace Cars

For release:
August 29, 2014

DETROIT—Chevrolet is proud to once again support the American Cancer Society (ACS) “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” (MSABC) campaign with a special pink Chevrolet SS pace car program and breast cancer survivor activities at upcoming NASCAR Sprint Cup Series events at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway, and Martinsville (Va.) Speedway. The goal is to help raise awareness and to increase the more than $3 million that has already been contributed by Chevrolet since 2011.
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Mopar Racing

Mopar Racing–Mopar Previews 2015 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak Test Vehicle

Mopar Previews 2015 Dodge Challenger Drag Pak Test Vehicle
Sneak Peak for Sportsman Racers and Fans at NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis

· Sportsman racers get sneak peek at 2015 Mopar Challenger Drag Pak test vehicle at National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) U.S. Nationals event
· First Drag Pak test vehicle previewed by Sportsman racers at Thursday evening Mopar Racers Reception with Mopar Legends and Ramchargers
· Mopar Performance Parts and SRT Motorsports engineers to answer questions and get feedback from Sportsman racers and Mopar legends on Drag Pak test vehicle
· Test vehicle to be shown at the Mopar display Friday and Saturday at Lucas Oil Raceway during NHRA U.S. Nationals event along with a 1968 HEMI® Dart Package car
· Mopar Challenger Drag Pak is only modern era package car to win Stock Eliminator class at Indianapolis and has also won Factory Shootout races

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Follow A Dream Racing

Follow A Dream Heads to U. S. Nationals

Jay Blake’s Permatex/Follow A Dream Top Alcohol Funny Car team is already in Indianapolis for the biggest race of the season, the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. “This is a huge weekend for us, and it’s even bigger this year because the race is sponsored by Chevrolet Performance,” said Blake, whose car is the first 5th Generation Camaro Funny Car in drag racing. “We’ve gone over every part of this car, and everything’s in place for a great weekend.”
“It’s not just the biggest race of the year, it’s my favorite race of the year,” said driver Todd Veney, who lives in Indianapolis, just five miles from Lucas Oil Raceway. “We got to the semi’s here a couple years ago, and a win here would be the best thing ever.”
Qualifying begins Friday with afternoon sessions at 1 and 4. There’s one run Saturday at 12:15, and last-ditch qualifying is set for Sunday morning at 9:15. The first round is that evening at 5, and final eliminations are to be completed on Labor Day.

Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–Tuesday Teleconference–Jamie McMurray

JAMIE MCMURRAY, NO. 1 CESSNA CHEVROLET SS, WAS THE GUEST OF THIS WEEK’S NASCAR TELECONFERENCE.

BELOW IS THE TRANSCRIPT:

THE MODERATOR: Good morning, everyone. Joining us today is Jamie McMurray, driver of the No. 1 Cessna Chevrolet for Chip Ganassi Racing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Jamie looks for his first win of the regular season ‑‑ and the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup spot that would go with it ‑‑ in Sunday’s Oral‑B 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Jamie, thanks for joining us today.

JAMIE McMURRAY: Thanks for having me.
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Kasey Kahne Racing

Kasey Kahne Racing – Results Recap August 20 through August 27

Kasey Kahne Racing – Results Recap
August 20 through August 27

KKR Headed to Washington for West Coast Swing

The World of Outlaws had one stop this past week, a back-to-back show at Castrol Speedway in Alberta, Canada. All three KKR teams finished in the top 10 both nights, and currently the guys are headed to Washington to Kasey’s old stomping grounds for races at Skagit Speedway and Grays Harbor Raceway.

Summit Racing

Summit Racing–Two Opportunities for Points Leader Line to Triumph at U.S. Nationals

Two Opportunities for Points Leader Line to Triumph at U.S. Nationals

Mooresville, N.C., August 27, 2014 – Summit Racing Pro Stock driver Jason Line will have the unique opportunity to race for two trophies this weekend at the most prestigious race on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series tour, the 60th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. In addition to pursuing his first Indy trophy, Line, of Mooresville, N.C., was a semifinalist at the rain-halted Lucas Oil Nationals in Brainerd two weeks ago and will complete the race during qualifying at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis.
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Gary Scelzi Motorsports

Gary Scelzi Racing–Gary Scelzi Joining ESPN2 Broadcast of NHRA U.S. Nationals This Weekend

Gary Scelzi Joining ESPN2 Broadcast of NHRA U.S. Nationals This Weekend

Inside Line Promotions – FRESNO, Calif. (Aug. 26, 2014) – Four-time NHRA champion Gary Scelzi will join the television booth throughout the 60th annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals this weekend.

Scelzi, who is the father of sprint car driver Dominic and micro sprint competitor Giovanni, will work as a color commentator along with Dave Rieff and Mike Dunn during the premier NHRA Mello Yellow Series event at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis.
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John Force Racing

John Force Racing Looks Forward to U.S. Nationals

FORCE READY TO RACE FOR FIFTH NHRA U.S. NATIONALS VICTORY
Ask John Force which drag race he holds near and dear to his heart and he’ll quickly reply “Indy”. The 16-time NHRA Mello Yello Champion has visited the winner’s circle at Indianapolis Raceway Park four times in his illustrious career in 1993, 1996, 1998 and 2002 and is ready to drive his 8,000 horsepower Castrol GTX High Mileage Mustang to another victory at this year’s Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.
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Gary Scelzi Motorsports

Gary Scelzi Racing–Scelzi Looking to Put Johnny Key Classic Result Behind Him After Rough Outing

Scelzi Looking to Put Johnny Key Classic Result Behind Him After Rough Outing

Inside Line Promotions – WATSONVILLE, Calif. (Aug. 25, 2014) – Dominic Scelzi is looking forward to getting back on the track following a frustrating ending to the 54th annual Johnny Key Classic on Saturday.

“I made two big mistakes I’m disappointed in making,” he said. “All I can do is go to the next race and hope for a better outcome.”
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Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–Chevrolet Performance Presents 60th NHRA U.S. Nationals

Chevrolet Performance Presents 60th NHRA U.S. Nationals
Silverado is official truck for the most prestigious race in drag racing

INDIANAPOLIS – Drag racing’s Labor Day weekend tradition – the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals – kicks off its historic 60th running this week at Lucas Oil Raceway with Chevrolet serving as the official truck of NHRA.
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Circle Sport Racing

Circle Sport Racing– Ty Dillon Set to Make Sprint Cup Series Debut at Atlanta Motor Speedway

Ty Dillon Set to Make Sprint Cup Series Debut at Atlanta Motor Speedway
Nick Harrison will crew chief, Realtree/Rheem to sponsor No. 33 Chevrolet

Ty Dillon will make his NASCAR Sprint Cup Series debut this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway in the No. 33 Realtree/Rheem Chevrolet SS for Circle Sport Racing. Dillon, who is competing full time in the NASCAR Nationwide Series this season in the No. 3 Chevrolet Camaro, will have Nick Harrison as his crew chief for Sunday’s Oral-B USA 500.

“It’s going to be a pretty special moment when I make those first laps this weekend, one that I won’t forget,” said Dillon, the 22-year-old, Welcome, N.C. native. “I’ve been fortunate enough in my racing career to have great opportunities like this one. I’m looking forward to racing the No. 33 Realtree/Rheem Chevrolet under the lights on Labor Day weekend.”

Dillon is no stranger to the 1.5-mile speedway. He won the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at AMS in 2012 in the No. 3 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet Silverado. He also participated in the Cup Series test there on August 5and 6.

Dillon is currently third in the Nationwide Series driver point standings with 10 races remaining.

Dyson Racing

Dyson Racing–Sonoma Weekend Ends with Mixed Results for Dyson Racing Team Bentley

Sonoma Weekend Ends with Mixed Results for Dyson Racing Team Bentley
Guy Smith Sets Track Record As
Butch Leitzinger Wins Move of the Race Award

SONOMA, Calif. – Dyson Racing Team Bentley drivers Guy Smith and Butch Leitzinger started the 14th round of the Pirelli World Challenge with high hopes. But, after Smith’s start from pole position was delayed and Leitzinger was inadvertently caught up in an incident between two other competitors, a podium finish wasn’t in the cards for the team today. On a positive note, Smith took fastest-lap honors for the second consecutive race (this time with a new track record) while Leitzinger set the second-fastest lap and won the Move of the Race award with his daring pass of Mike Skeen and Johnny O’Connell on his way to a 5th-place finish.
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Gary Scelzi Motorsports

Gary Scelzi Racing–Giovanni Scelzi Swept Up in a Pair of Crashes at Plaza Park Raceway

Giovanni Scelzi Swept Up in a Pair of Crashes at Plaza Park Raceway

Inside Line Promotions – VISALIA, Calif. (Aug. 24, 2014) – Giovanni Scelzi was involved in a pair of crashes on Friday at Plaza Park Raceway, where his results didn’t match his speed.

“We were really good in both cars,” he said. “We were crazy fast in the nonwing one.”
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Chevrolet Racing

Chevy Racing–CORVETTE RACING AT VIR: Tough Going for Pair of Chevrolet Corvette C7.Rs

CORVETTE RACING AT VIR: Tough Going for Pair of Chevrolet Corvette C7.Rs
Garcia, Taylor finish seventh in GTLM; crash results in ninth place for Gavin, Milner

ALTON, Va. (Aug. 24, 2014) – Antonio Garcia and Jordan Taylor led Corvette Racing’s effort at the Oak Tree Grand Prix with a seventh-place finish Sunday at Virginia International Raceway. The result keeps Garcia in the lead of the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship’s GT Le Mans driver standings and the No. 3 Chevrolet Corvette C7.R entry first in the class team championship.
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