PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series announces
2010 Drag Racing Schedule

Both Series to race at Grand Bend and TMP’s Cayuga Dragway

CAYUGA, ONTARIO (February 5, 2010) - Events for the upcoming Pro Modified Racing Association and the Quick 32 Sportsman Series have been established.

Racing for 2010 gets underway in Cayuga, Ontario at Toronto Motorsports Park for the Victoria Day Weekend with the PMRA Pro Modifieds and the Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts.

The Quick 32 Sportsman Series teams will make their first visit to the Grand Bend Motorplex for the season June 25-27 at the RPM Magazine Media/Family Weekend event. [More...]

Frank Pompilio to compete in PMRA
Pro Modified Series for 2010

Team of popular twin-turbo Mustang stepping up effort for upcoming season

MAPLE, ONTARIO (January 29, 2010) – Ford fans are going to have something to cheer about when Frank Pompilio takes to the track for the upcoming Pro Modified Racing Association tour.

Campaigning a 1967 Ford Mustang, Pompilio has raced in the Outlaw 10.5 class with his immaculate silver Mustang, and for 2010, the team has decided to compete in the PMRA Pro Modified arena.

“The PMRA is a great show,” said Pompilio, who drives the twin-turbo-charged powered Mustang. “It has lots to offer.” [More...]

Cynergy Composites develops ultra light 1969 Camaro Pro Modified body

G-Force Race Cars will use new body for new car for PMRA’s
Jay Santos

STRATHROY, ONTARIO (January 26, 2010) - One of the main theories in winning a drag race is power. The more power a car makes, the quicker it can get down to the finish line.
           
But since the advent of the sport, racers have also tried to reduce weight in their cars. The lighter a car is, the faster it will go.

Over the past few years, reducing the weight of the car body in racing has been an important element in producing quicker times. Working through light metal and fiberglass from the past, today’s builders of Pro Modified and Top Sportsman bodies work with the strong yet light carbon fiber. [More...]

Marydel Homes posts Qualifying Bonus for PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series races

Marydel Homes Qualifying Bonus to double if team also sets Series Record for each race during 2010 season

CONCORD, ONTARIO (January 9, 2010) – The Pro Modified Racing Association and the Quick 32 Sportsman Series are pleased to be receiving a new Qualifying Bonus program from Marydel Homes.

At each race event, Marydel Homes will post a $500 bonus to the top qualifier in the PMRA, and a $250 bonus to the top qualifier on both the Top Sportsman and Top Dragster side in the Quick 32 Sportsman Series. [More...]

DragRaceCanada Announces 6th Annual “Canadian Drag Racer of the Year” Award Balloting

Bruce Boland

Bruce Biegler - January 7, 2010
Within its continuing efforts in support of Canada’s drag racing scene, and in conjunction with primary sponsor Lucas Oil Canada, DragRaceCanada is pleased to announce its annual "Canadian Drag Racer of the Year" awards program.  It marks the 6th consecutive year that drag racing fans can vote to help recognize top achievements in Canadian drag racing during the past season campaign.

The 2009 DragRaceCanada "Drag Racer of the Year" awards program will honor four winners; one Professional driver, one Sportsman driver, one Crew chief/Tuner as well as the Most Improved/Up-And-Coming drag racer.  

Covering all sanctioned drag racing but limited to Canadian drag racers only, the on-line ballot begins on January 8th, 2010 at 00:01 and will close at 23:59 on February 7th, 2010. After the polls close and the audit is completed four winners will be announced.  All will receive on-line recognition as well as a handsome commemorative memento.  

Each on-line ballot includes five nominees but also accommodates for "write-in" options. Only one vote per e-mail IP address will be afforded and that will be strictly monitored.
For DragRaceCanada "Pro Driver of the Year"(Co-presented by Inside Track Magazine) the nominees include: Roger Bateman (NHRA TAFC), Raymond Commisso (NHRA Pro Mod), Shawn Cowie (NHRA TAD), Kenny Lang (IHRA Pro Mod) and Ken Perry (NHRA TAD). [More...]

Martin Family Racing Team looking forward to 2010 PMRA season

Wayne Martin guides three generations of family racing with Barrie, Ontario-based Corvette Pro Modified

BARRIE, ONTARIO (January 7, 2010) – Sitting in the team’s large shop just outside of Barrie, Ontario recently, Tim Martin explained why his team signed up with the Pro Modified Racing Association in 2009.

“This will open more doors for us. We did all we could with the Altered.” [More...]

Auto Meter returns for 2010 racing season

Instrument giant will offer contingency awards for both PMRA and
Quick 32 Sportsman Series at all race events

SYCAMORE, IL (January 6, 2010) – Not only is Auto Meter Products returning to the Pro Modified Racing Association as a contingency sponsor for 2010, the top name in performance instrumentation will be providing contingency awards for the Quick 32 Sportsman Series.

Contingency awards will be posted for both the PMRA and Quick 32 Sportsman Series at each race venue in 2010.

“Auto Meter is pleased to support the PMRA again in 2010,” said Marc Erickson, Director of Motorsports of Auto Meter Products. “This will be Auto Meter’s fourth season with this popular Pro Modified series. The PMRA has proven itself as a good series with great teams. It also does a great job both on and off the track with its venues, the fans, and series sponsors. [More...]