The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, held annually in Las Vegas, might be our favorite auto show of the year. Automakers display customized and concept vehicles that you can’t see any other time of the year, and one such vehicle from Chevrolet was particularly impressive – the Jeff Gordon Chevy SS. According to the…
Jeff Gordon’s last NASCAR win came at Martinsville in 2015 Photo: © Bertho RF1 After Team Chevy driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. made the announcement that he would miss the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, it was declared that Xfinity Series driver Alex Bowman would replace Earnhardt in the No. 88 Chevrolet….
Retiring NASCAR racecar driver Jeff Gordon has been making the most of his final year, giving back to his longtime fans, and getting a lot of love back in return. Hendrick Motorsports, Gordon’s long-time auto racing team, already paid tribute to the driver with a “#24EVER” commercial of their own. Now Chevy, Gordon’s exclusive manufacturer…
Just when he thought he was out, they pull him back in… Though he ended his 23-year NASCAR driving career last season, Jeff Gordon has confirmed the speculation that he will be coming out of retirement to race Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s No. 88 Chevrolet at both this Sunday’s Brickyard 400 and next week’s race at…
Lovesick #24 fans, you’re in luck. Today Chevrolet announced that three-time Daytona 500 winner and recently retired NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon will lead the field to the start of this Sunday’s Daytona 500, driving a new 2017 Camaro ZL1 pace car. “Chevrolet and I have a great history at the Daytona 500 and it’s an…
Jeff Gordon is a NASCAR legend, but not an IndyCar one. He expressed an interest in IndyCar racing in the early 1990s, but nothing ever came of it—as he says, it just “wasn’t meant to be.” But Gordon is still loved and respected by all types of motorsports enthusiasts, and even a lot of casual…
If you’ve been inconsolable ever since you heard the news that NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon would be retiring at the end of this season, you may be too heartbroken to watch this bittersweet video, which shows Gordon’s #24 Chevrolet SS being painted—sob—for the last time ever. Wipe your eyes, blow your nose, and take a…
Imagine this, but black and gold. Pretty cool, eh? Photo: Chevrolet The Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation recently ran a charity event called Camaro for a Cure, which saw all donated proceeds directly benefit children stricken with childhood cancer. The centerpiece of the event was a big one: the foundation raffled off Jeff Gordon’s 2021 Camaro…
Jeff Gordon poses with 2017 Camaro ZL1 Daytona 500 Pace Car Jeff Gordon is coming back to the Brickyard, though not to compete. The retired NASCAR driving legend will be pacing the Brickyard 400 on July 23, 2017, leading the field in a 2017 Chevy Camaro ZL1. Gordon’s Camaro ZL1 pace car will be unmodified,…
Welcome to In the Rearview, where we take you on your very own journey back over the previous week to hear about some of the top news stories on The News Wheel. First up, we have the Dodge Challenger GT receiving four wheel drive to deliver righteous American muscle into the heart of winter, followed…
It turns out the new ZL1 (pictured above) might not be the most powerful Camaro after all While it’s true that Kurt Busch won the 59th annual Daytona 500, many auto enthusiasts will tell you the real star at Daytona was the sixth-generation Camaro ZL1. Chevrolet not only convinced retired NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon to…
Looking for the perfect gift for the Chevy fan in your life?… The Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation recently ran a charity event called Camaro… If you’re a fan of the long-running Transformers franchise, the heroic Bumblebee… Some cars boast sticker prices that do not accurately reflect their value,… For auto enthusiasts who want the fun…
Yesterday’s race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway proved to be another letdown for the paltry few NASCAR fans in attendance. There was reason for excitement going into the event, which promised to be Tony Stewart’s final Brickyard 400 and Jeff Gordon’s (uh, second consecutive) final Brickyard 400. In the end, though, neither of the two…
Chevrolet has recently revealed its 2022 Camaro configurator. Using this online tool,… You’ve seen the Redline package on familiar favorites like the Equinox and… The Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation recently ran a charity event called Camaro… For auto enthusiasts who want the fun of a sports car without… If you’re looking to put your personal…
There was already plenty enough reason to be excited about the Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge concept when we got our first look at it during the 2014 North American International Auto Show, and then again when we heard that engine roaring for the first time at Geneva. The only thing left to do was to…
Fans of Dale Earnhardt Jr. will have to wait another year for the chance at a title Photo: Robert Mathers When the final restart of the race was called off before driver Joey Logano made it to the starting line because cars were wrecking, the driver cried foul, implying that NASCAR only made that call to give…
Dale Earnhardt Jr. won his third race of the 2015 season with his victory at Phoenix Photo: James Marvin Phelps Chevy driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. won Sunday’s race at Phoenix International Raceway, after NASCAR officials were forced to call the race early because of heavy rain. The start of the race was delayed for approximately…
Despite getting banged up in a frightening plane crash last week, retired NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. still plans to get behind the wheel next week for a special race appearance at South Carolina’s Darlington Raceway. Earnhardt, his wife, Amy, and daughter, Isla, were aboard a Cessna jet last week when its landing gear apparently…
Photo: Facebook.com/HendrickMotorsports Tomorrow’s Campingworld.com 500 Sprint Cup Race at Talladega Superspeedway is a pretty big deal. It’s the last race in the Contender Round of the Chase for the Sprint Cup, and only eight drivers will advance to the Eliminator Round. After analyzing the possible points to be earned, it’s clear that Dale Earnhardt Jr. needs…
While many other NASCAR drivers have trouble finding sponsorship, it seems like companies are lining up to partner with Dale Earnhardt Jr. Earnhardt Jr. already announced in September that TaxSlayer.com will be sponsoring his No. 88 Chevrolet SS for one race next season, but that didn’t stop him from revealing yet another paint scheme that will…
Johnson’s most recent win guarantees that he’ll be racing for the championship in the season finale Just a couple of months ago, it looked like it would be a lost season for Chevy driver Jimmie Johnson as he experienced a 15-race stretch in which he only accumulated three top-5 finishes, but you can never underestimate…
Team Chevrolet race drivers who won championships, significant races and events, or were rookies of the year this season are recognized during a special event Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at the General Motors Heritage Center in Sterling Heights, Michigan. The drivers are (l to r) Shane Gray, Helio Castroneves, Will Power, Bruno Massel, Lawson Aschenbach,…
A look into the life of a legendary racer Over the course of his 22-year professional racing career, Dale Earnhardt Jr. has undeniably earned his place among the greats, including his father. However, all good things must eventually come to an end, and at the end of this racing season, Earnhardt Jr. is retiring from…
The 2016 Camaro shows its stuff at this year’s Brickyard 400 After its Detroit debut, the all-new sixth-generation 2016 Chevy Camaro embarked on a cross-country tour. Its first stop was at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Indy 500, and then it made its way to Cincinnati for the 2015 MLB All-Star Game. Then this…
The Cars franchise claims three more talented entertainers Photo: Disney/Pixar Say what you will about the Cars franchise, but it does seem to attract some pretty A-list actors to lend their talent. The franchise has featured everyone from Paul Newman to Michael Caine. The third film in the trilogy would appear to be no exception, especially…
Your last-minute guide to the best Christmas gifts for NASCAR fans Photo credit: LostShootinStar Christmas is fast approaching, but there is still enough time left to get something special for the gearhead or racing fanatic in your life. Not only can you still get free three-day shipping on any orders over $75 from NASCAR.com, but…
Looks that can kill? The 1LE trim of the 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 has a sharp and dynamic design, one that helps improve its performance on the track. Unfortunately, the vehicle’s design has also produced some unintended consequences for the ZL1. Sales of the Camaro ZL1 1LE are set to be banned from Europe due to the…
Chevrolet VP Mark Reuss poses with the Chevrolet Dual in Detroit pace car If the Corvette Z06 is spotted on public roads, it’s often surging ahead of the pack. Chevrolet’s signature sports car will still be in front of traffic at Saturday and Sunday’s Chevrolet Dual in Detroit – but this time it will be…
The all-new Mustang Mach-E set a strong pace for Ford at Talladega on Sunday Photo: Ford The Mustang Mach-E made its NASCAR debut this weekend at the Geico 500 from Talladega Superspeedway. Serving as the pace car for the race on Sunday, the all-new Mustang Mach-E became the second Ford electric vehicle to set the…
GM’s new racing heritage display at its Detroit headquarters includes the 1987 #5 Rick Mears Chevrolet-powered Penske PC17 IndyCar Photo: Steve Fecht for General Motors A display featuring 13 classic and modern General Motors race and pace vehicles is now open for viewing in Detroit. It’s part of the larger GM World installation in the…
It’s enough to make someone exclaim “Hot Dog!” Plenty of automakers have a minivan in their model lineup. But how many can claim to have a “Minnie” van? Honda now can. After all, the Japanese automaker unveiled its Disney-themed “Minnie Van” at the D23 Expo. A Choice the Whole Family Will Enjoy: Honda Odyssey Updates More…
Johnson told reporters after the race that he knew he’d eventually find his way back to victory lane Photo: © Amy Marbach When six-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson crossed the finish line in first-place on Sunday, that win meant the Chevy racecar driver finally broke a 24-race winless streak, which was the…
Christmas is actually creeping up on us quite quickly, so now is the time to begin to plan out what to buy for everybody. If you’ve got any NASCAR-obsessed friends or family members that you’re struggling to buy for, we’ve got you covered. And we’re not talking about the hackneyed idea of getting them a…
Toyota drivers Matt Kenseth and Martin Truex Jr. combined to lead 246… The Toyota team was all cheers and hollers yesterday when Matt Kenseth… Lost in the hoopla of Denny Hamlin’s victory at Chicagoland Speedway, and… Clearly, Brad Keselowski wasn’t simply content to own his competition by capturing… Brad Keselowski was absolutely dominant Saturday at…
The 2019 Ford GT is not all that hard to come by… Just when he thought he was out, they pull him back in…… It certainly took long enough, but today the first 2017 Acura NSX… The National Corvette Museum Hall of Fame has announced three new inductees… Rick Hendrick is no stranger to VINs…
Today Chevrolet revealed details of the 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE, the track-ready leader of its 2018 Camaro lineup. The new 1LE features a racing-based suspension and aero technologies, as well as Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 3R summer-only tires, making it the most extreme track-focused Camaro to date. Priced at $7,500, the ZL1 1LE Extreme Track…
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