Frank Pompilio to compete in PMRA Pro Modified Series for 2010

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January 29, 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.”

The Pompilio Mustang, owned by team patriarch and Frank’s father Ernie, also has lots to offer. The car has no problem getting down the quarter-mile in six seconds, even with the narrow 10.5-inch rear slicks.

Sitting on the LE Chassis is the 550-cubic inch Ford powerplant, courtesy of Al Moody, and with a pair of Promod 88mm turbochargers, produces in the neighborhood of 2500 horsepower.

Coupled to the engine is a custom-built Powerglide two-speed transmission, the work of Toronto, Ontario’s Mike Yedgarian. Weldon Racing Pumps feed the fuel into the Ford, which debuted late in 2006.

Father Ernie started racing in the 1970s, and when he retired, Frank took over the driving duties. Ernie is the team’s crew chief, and others helping to make the Ford get down the track include Gil Zeneri, Vince Ogliaruso, and Angelo Pompilio.

Sponsorship is courtesy of Malfar Mechanical Inc., New Age Medical Solutions Inc., Speedwire Systems, Torbear Contracting Inc. and KCB Auto Electric

Pompilio plans to run in both the PMRA and the 10.5 series for 2010, and is hoping to do well in the Pro Modified class, a new venture for him. He realizes the team is cranking it up a level, and hopes to do well.

“We’ve been in the sixes with this car,” he continued. “We try to be as consistent as possible. We race to go rounds, and we’re going to try our best.”

For more information contact Bruce F. Mehlenbacher at Bruce@PMRA.ca

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