Richard Childress Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series at Indianapolis Motor Speedway… Richard Childress Racing has earned three wins at Indianapolis Motor Speedway: Dale Earnhardt (1995), Kevin Harvick (2003), and Paul Menard (2011). The team has two pole positions at the storied facility with Harvick (2003) and Jeff Burton (2006). The Welcome, N.C., organization has racked up 12 top-five and 29 top-10 finishes in 73 starts.
RCR in the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Indianapolis Motor Speedway… Ty Dillon scored his first NASCAR Xfinity Series victory in 2014 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Dillon, a rookie, finished just .833 seconds ahead of Kyle Busch. The victory came in Dillon’s 31st career start in the series and in his second at Indy. RCR has nine top-five and 19 top-10 finishes. Entering Saturday’s race, at least one RCR driver has led a lap in all eight NXS races at Indianapolis.
Did You Know? Richard Childress is the only NASCAR Cup Series car owner to win races on both the oval and road course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. RCR driver Tyler Reddick won on the road course design at Indianapolis in 2022.
Catch Saturday’s Action at the Brickyard… The NASCAR 250 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will be televised live on Saturday, July 20 beginning at 3:30 p.m. ET on USA. The event will be broadcast live on the IMS Radio Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.
Follow Sunday’s Action in Indianapolis… The Brickyard 400 will be televised live on Sunday, July 21 beginning at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC. The race will be broadcast live on the IMS Radio Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.
Austin Dillon and the No. 3 SENIX Tools Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway… Austin Dillon has competed at the Brickyard 400 eight previous times in the NASCAR Cup Series, earning a best finish of ninth in 2016. Dillon finished 18th at the most recent Brickyard 400 on the oval configuration in 2020. He also has five NASCAR Xfinity Series starts at IMS (four on the oval configuration, and one on the road course configuration), with a best finish of fifth in 2012. Dillon grew up attending races at the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway track with his grandfather, car owner Richard Childress.
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Meet Dillon… Dillon is scheduled to appear at the Team Chevrolet Stage for a Q&A session in the Fan Midway at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. ET. He’s also scheduled to stop by the RCR Merchandise hauler in the fan midway on Sunday at 10:50 a.m. ET. Stop by to meet the driver of the No. 3 Chevrolet and get new merchandise to wear on race day.
AUSTIN DILLON QUOTE:
What are your expectations going back to Indianapolis Motor Speedway?
“I’ve always enjoyed the oval at Indianapolis. The prestige behind it, the history. To me when you win the oval, that’s one of the crown jewel races of our sport. It’s a giant racetrack that you know has so much history and you get to cross the bricks. The celebration that comes along with it. It’s a long race, it’s a lot of fun. My fondest memory of The Brickyard is probably when I was in Victory Lane with Kevin Harvick when he won the Brickyard 400 in 2003 and with Paul Menard in 2011. My brother won his Xfinity race there in 2014. I love those moments.”
Kyle Busch and the No. 8 Cheddar’s Patriotic Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway… Kyle Busch will make his 17th NASCAR Cup Series start this weekend on the oval at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Busch owns two Cup Series victories at the historic 2.5-mile oval, in consecutive races (2015 and 2016). He scored one of the most dominating victories of his illustrious career in 2016, leading 149 of 170 laps, which is a Brickyard 400 record. His average running position was a sizzling 1.22 and Busch was one of just three drivers to lead a lap in the 400-mile event. His first victory at Indianapolis came in 2015 when he passed Joey Logano with two laps to go. The driver of the Cheddar’s Patriotic Chevrolet has 12 top-10 finishes in 16 previous starts – the most among active drivers – and has claimed a top-10 finish in 75 percent of his starts on the historic oval. The Las Vegas, Nev., native has racked up five top-five finishes at Indy. Busch also leads all active Cup drivers in poles (2) and laps led (324) at the 2.5-mile oval. The Xfinity Series record for Busch at Indy is also impressive. He has four wins in seven starts, with all four victories coming from the pole position (2013, 2015, 2016 and 2019). In 2016, Busch led 62 of 63 laps on the way to scoring the victory.
A Milestone at The Brickyard… Busch will be making his 700th NASCAR Cup Series start at The Brickyard 400, the most starts among active drivers in series. Busch made his Cup Series debut at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in March 2004.
Did You Know? Busch swept pole positions and race victories in both the NASCAR Xfinity and Cup Series races on the oval at Indy in 2016. He became the first driver in NASCAR history to accomplish the feat. He scored dominant victories in both races, leading a combined 211 of 233 laps (527.50 miles, or 90.55 percent of the possible laps).
Points Update… Busch enters this weekend 18th in the NASCAR Cup Series Driver Standings, 102 points below the Playoffs cutline.
Patriotic Colors at Indy… The No. 8 Cheddar’s Chevrolet will sport a special patriotic paint scheme this weekend at Indianapolis. The red, white, and blue design honors Cheddar’s employees who served in our nation’s military.
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KYLE BUSCH QUOTES:
What are your thoughts about returning to the oval at Indianapolis Motor Speedway?
“I would like to think that we’ll be good out of the gate going back to Indy but who knows. It’s definitely a tough racetrack. It is so challenging to get right. I’ve had some really good runs and some that were not so good, but the latest stretch, at the end of the oval time frame that we had in NASCAR, I was right there. I had a shot to win all of them, so I feel really good about going back. I just want to make sure that our Cheddar’s Patriotic Camaro is as fast as it can be when we get there.”
In 2016, you won poles and races for both NXS and Cup races at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the first time in NASCAR history a driver has accomplished the feat. You also dominated the weekend, leading 211 of a possible 233 laps. How much pride do you take in that accomplishment?
“The 2016 weekend was huge at the Brickyard for me. Being able to win the pole and the race for both the Xfinity and Cup Series races just showed our strength as a team, but also my strength as a driver in figuring out what it takes to be good at Indy. That was certainly a highlight for me on the track during that period of time.”
Could you tell a big difference in the way the Next Gen car handled at Indianapolis Motor Speedway?
“There was a difference in the way the NextGen car handled at Indy. The Next Gen car likes to be driven off the right-front tire and you can’t slip the right-rear. But at Indy, as you go through a tire run, you typically continue to get tighter so you need to be on the free side at the start of a run. When you do that with the Next Gen car, it can make it very easy to crash.”
Ty Dillon and the No. 33 Titan Risk Solutions Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway… Ty Dillon has made four NASCAR Cup Series starts on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval. In those four events, the 32-year-old has never finished worse than 21st and captured two top-15 results. In addition, Dillon has competed in six NASCAR Xfinity Series races on the historic speedway, earning the 2014 victory, two top-five and five top-10 results all while driving for Richard Childress Racing.
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Meet Dillon… On Sunday, July 21 at 12:00 p.m. local time, Dillon is scheduled to participate in a fan question and answer session at the Team Chevy Display in the Midway at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Stop by to ask a question or get an autograph from the North Carolina native.
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TY DILLON QUOTE:
What are your thoughts and emotions with returning to Richard Childress Racing and competing at the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway?
“It has been a long time coming to be back behind the wheel of a RCR Chevrolet in the Cup Series. And to be able to do it at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a dream come true. Kissing the bricks at the historic track is a special moment that we’ve been fortunate enough to experience together. Every time we go to Indy, the memories come back. I’m incredibly grateful to be able to race again for the company that has meant so much to my life both on and off the track. It’s an honor to represent all of the men and women who work at RCR. Our goal is to have a solid weekend and give Titan Risk Solutions a great first outing.”
Jesse Love and the No. 2 National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Chevrolet Camaro SS at Indianapolis Motor Speedway… Jesse Love will make his inaugural start at Indianapolis Motor Speedway this Saturday. The Menlo Park, California native has never competed at the famed speedway, so Friday’s practice will mark his first laps on the Indiana surface.
Honoring Fallen Officers… For Saturday’s Xfinity Series race, Whelen Engineering and RCR have teamed up with the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) for the third consecutive season to honor fallen law enforcement officers. The No. 2 Chevrolet will sport a new design, featuring the NLEOMF logo predominantly on the hood and sides. The decklid will carry the names of 282 officers killed in the line-of-duty, all of whom were recently added to the walls of the national law enforcement officers memorial earlier this year. At the memorial monument in Washington, D.C., there are currently 24,067 names of fallen officers engraved, representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, federal law enforcement, and campus and military police agencies.
Move Over… The NLEOMF special design also highlights the Move Over Law, which requires motorists to slow down and change lanes when approaching an emergency vehicle that is parked on a roadway to give safe clearance to law enforcement officers.
Meet Love… On Saturday, July 20 at 10:15 a.m. local time, Love and his RCR teammate Austin Hill will answer fan questions at the Team Chevy Display in the Midway at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Immediately following at 10:35 a.m. local time, the 19-year-old driver is scheduled to sign autographs at the RCR Merchandise Hauler in the Midway at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Stop by to meet Love before he takes the green flag at the historic venue.
About the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund… Established in 1984, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund is a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring the fallen, telling the story of American law enforcement, and making it safer for those who serve. The first pillar of this mission, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C., honors the names of all 24,067 officers who have died in the line of duty to date throughout U.S. history. Additionally, the NLEOMF maintains and publishes comprehensive details on the circumstances surrounding official line-of-duty deaths. The Officer Safety and Wellness pillar uses that data, coupled with best-practice program models, to produce programming directed at solutions to improve survivability and enhance wellness. NLOEMF’s third pillar, the National Law Enforcement Museum (LawEnforcementMuseum.com) is committed to preserving the history of American law enforcement and sharing the experiences of service and sacrifice for generations to come.
About Whelen Engineering… Whelen Engineering is a family-owned company with a pioneering spirit and a passion to protect the lives of those who protect and serve others. The company mission is to provide industry-defining safety solutions around the world, while creating a community of problem-solvers who are inspired to push boundaries and continue our legacy of delivering ground-breaking innovation. As a global leader in the emergency warning industry, Whelen has been trusted to perform since 1952, when George Whelen III invented the first rotating aviation beacon. Whelen now encompasses two state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Connecticut and New Hampshire with over 750,000 square feet of engineering and manufacturing space and the largest design staff in the industry. Every part of every Whelen product is proudly designed and manufactured in America. We embrace quality as our foundation, we celebrate innovative engineering in every product we produce.
JESSE LOVE QUOTE:
With making your first start at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, what are your thoughts and expectations for the race?
“Indianapolis Motor Speedway is one of the best tracks in the world. As an open wheel guy who looked up to Jeff Gordon growing up, it has been a place that I’ve looked forward to racing at. In the GM simulator, it seemed that you could hold the car wide open. We will see if you can do that in real life. I expect there to be a lot of drafting, which bodes well for our RCR Chevrolets. Austin (Hill) and I should both be up front. I expect our Whelen-National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Camaro to be fast. There is a lot of emotion behind the design and racing for something bigger than yourself is an honor. Definitely looking forward to making those families proud.”
Austin Hill and the No. 21 Bennett Transportation & Logistics Chevrolet Camaro SS at Indianapolis Motor Speedway… Austin Hill has made one career NASCAR Xfinity Series start on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval, earning a ninth-place result in 2019. Driving for Hattori Racing Enterprises, the Winston, Georgia native started from the 17th position, completed every lap, and captured a top-10 finish.
Meet Hill… On Saturday, July 20 at 10:15 a.m. local time, Hill and his RCR teammate Jesse Love will make an appearance to answer fan questions at the Team Chevy Display in the Midway at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Immediately following at 10:35 a.m. local time, the eight-time Xfinity Series winner is scheduled to sign autographs at the RCR Merchandise Hauler in the Midway at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Come meet Hill and purchase new Bennett Transportation & Logistics gear before the green flag waves.
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AUSTIN HILL QUOTE:
What are the expectations returning to the oval at Indianapolis Motor Speedway?
“I’ve only made one start on the oval configuration at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, but I’m excited to go back and race on the oval again. Unfortunately, I’m not sure how much from that race in 2019 will translate given the package that we are running this weekend. In 2019, the race was a drafting race and handling didn’t matter. I personally think this time around, handling could be an issue. Since the Xfinity Series has never competed on the oval with this particular package, there isn’t a ton to go off of. We’ve spent time in the GM simulator to prep for this weekend, but there isn’t film to watch other than 2019 just in case it turns out differently than we are expecting. Given this package is the same as we ran at Atlanta Motor Speedway earlier this season, I think track position is going to be key. Qualifying will be a top priority.”
