It was a challenging weekend at the Texas Motorplex for Ron Capps and the NAPA AUTO PARTS Funny Car team. The 2016 Funny Car world champion earned his seventh consecutive top-half qualifying position by powering his 11,000-horsepower Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat to a 3.881 E.T. during Friday night’s ‘field setting…
Elliott, NAPA Team Rebound to Top-Ten Finish at Talladega
Chase Elliott had a roller coaster of a day at Talladega Superspeedway. The NAPA driver was able to overcome damage suffered in a multi-car accident during Stage 2 to finish eighth at the 2.66-mile superspeedway. Elliott currently sits outside the top eight – 22 points below the cutline – as…
Capps Races to Semifinals at Charlotte
Piloting a special, one-race-only NAPA NightVision LED Lamps paint scheme, Ron Capps earned the No. 4 qualifying position to start race day at the NHRA Carolina Nationals. After rain showers postponed Sunday’s elimination rounds until Monday, Capps’ race day got off to a great start. The NAPA Dodge was solid…
NAPA AUTO PARTS Australia Bathurst 1000 Wildcard Tackles the Mountain
The international wildcard duo of Alexander Rossi and James Hinchcliffe successfully completed their first attempt at the famed Bathurst 1000 for NAPA AUTO PARTS Australia. Taking place on the side of iconic Mount Panorama in New South Wales, Australia, the Bathurst 1000 is widely regarded as the pinnacle…
Sweet Gains Critical Championship Points at Tri-State Speedway
Brad Sweet extended his points lead over Donny Schatz after earning his 61st top-five finish of the season on Sunday at Tri-State Speedway. With just eight races remaining heading into the weekend, every position and every point are critical in Brad Sweet’s quest for his first ever NOS Energy Drink…
Deegan, Kraus Battle Back for Top-Five Finishes at All American Speedway
Bill McAnally Racing drivers Hailie Deegan and Derek Kraus had a packed crowd of fans on their feet at All American Speedway on Saturday, as they battled their way through the field to contend for the win in the closing laps of the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West NAPA AUTO…
Elliott’s Day Ends Early at the Monster Mile
Chase Elliott and the Hooters Give A Hoot team started Sunday’s race at the Monster Mile in fifth. Due to an untimely mechanical issue, the No. 9 team finished the day in 38th. Shortly after the green flag waved at Dover International Speedway, Elliott experienced a mechanical issue…
Brad Sweet Battles through Difficult Weekend at Williams Grove
Brad Sweet and the NAPA AUTO PARTS team fought through tough finishes on Friday and Saturday at Williams Grove to retain the series point lead. The NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaw Sprint Car Series stopped at the famed Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsville, Pa., on Friday and Saturday for…
Elliott, NAPA Team Rally Late to Win at Charlotte
Chase Elliott overcame mid-race trouble to earn his sixth career NASCAR Cup Series victory with a win in Sunday’s race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway “roval.” With the win, the NAPA driver advances to the Round of 12 in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. Starting Sunday’s race in…
Kraus Earns Big Win at Meridian, Extends K&N West Points Lead
Bill McAnally Racing’s Derek Kraus earned his fourth win of the season and extended his NASCAR K&N Pro Series West points lead with a win in the NAPA AUTO PARTS Idaho 208 in Meridian, Idaho, on Saturday. Kraus, who wheels BMR’s familiar blue and gold No. 16 NAPA AUTO PARTS…