Archive for March, 2010
Roth Racing ready to rumble for upcoming PMRA season
Kitchener-based team returns with updated 1941 Willys in Pro Modified racing action
KITCHENER, ONTARIO (March 19, 2010) – The Roth Racing Team debuted a new car in the Pro Modified Racing Association last season, and after a season of some ups and downs, the 1941 Willys team believes 2010 will be a defining year.
“We’re getting ready for the new season,” said team owner Jim Roth. “We’re also getting ready for a more stable year. We’re still on a learning curve.”
With Jim’s son Jeff driving the Willys, the team faced an uphill battle in PMRA events last year, but went out on a high note with a win late in the year. The team placed third in PMRA Championship Point Award Series in 2009.
The team wrestled with setups after installing a screw blower and a new transmission, but it came together for the Southwestern Ontario team with a solid victory during the Labor Day meet at the Grand Bend Motorplex.
F.J. Smith to be honored into Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame
Former racer and founder of Can-Am Stock/Super Stock Series conducts races during PMRA and Quick 32 Sportsman events
CAYUGA, ONTARIO (March 18, 2010) – One of Canada’s top drag racers is to be inducted into the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame in April.
Noted racer and car builder F.J. (Fred) Smith, of Cayuga, Ontario will be honored by his peers in the racing community during the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame Induction Gala April 17 at the Sheraton Center in Toronto, Ontario.
Smith is the main proponent behind the Can-Am Stock/Super Stock Series, which races during many weekend events that the Pro Modified Racing Association and Quick 32 Sportsman Series compete.
“I’m just starting to realize the importance of the honor,” said Smith after learning about his induction. “Just look at the list I’m joining. It’s pretty satisfying to be in the same group as Bernie Fedderly, Gary Beck, and Frank Hawley.”
Project Track Champion to be part of PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series season opener at Cayuga’s TMP
Individuals with disabilities experience real racing action at first PMRA and Quick 32 Sportsman event of 2010
CAYUGA, ONTARIO (March 15, 2010) – Individuals with disabilities will have an opportunity to ride in a race car on a track for some true racing excitement.
Organized and presented by Voices Unlimited, a self-advocacy group in the Haldimand and Norfolk communities, these individuals will be offered an incredible opportunity to grasp a true sense and feeling of experiencing a ride in a real race car.
A one-of-a-kind, specially-equipped vehicle has been developed and built for those wishing to experience a ride in a race car. This car is part of Project Track Champion, and is a non-competitive, modified vehicle built exclusively for such a purpose. It resembles a real race car but is fitted to allow passengers with or without physical disabilities.
R&R Racing Products on board as contingency sponsor for 2010
Awards to be offered for each PMRA and Quick 32 Sportsman Series event
GRANT PARK, ILLINOIS (March 3, 2010) – The Pro Modified Racing Association and the Quick 32 Sportsman Series are pleased to announce the involvement of R&R Racing Products for the upcoming drag racing season as a contingency sponsor.
Based in Grant Park, Illinois, R&R Racing Products has a strong reputation in the development and manufacturing of performance engine racing parts.
R&R Racing Products will be providing contingency prizes of its product to both the winner and runner-up in each PMRA and Quick 32 Sportsman Series event for 2010.
“We’re very happy to have R&R Racing Products on board with us this season,” said Bruce Mehlenbacher, Director of Operations for both race series. “They have a solid reputation with their product, and many of our teams use their engine parts.”
Hinds Motorsports back with lots of updates for 2010 PMRA tour
Waterloo, Ontario-based Corvette Pro Modified team has new power, new look
WATERLOO, ONTARIO (March 1, 2010) – Al Hinds Motorsports is very excited to announce its return to Pro Modified Racing Association competition for the 2010 season with major backing from Wakefield Canada, under the Castrol SLX banner.
Everything is new on the 2004 Corvette Pro Modified for the new season, from the paint by Scott Jahren, graphics by JD Graphics, and a new engine program from Terry Vince and Carl Spiering at ERD (Engine Research & Development).
New sponsors to the team this year include Castrol SLX, JD Graphics of Waterloo, and Big Rock Brewery of Calgary.
Back with the team are long-time partners NGK Spark Plugs, Robert’s Boxed Meats, Diversified Transportation Inc., Performance World Custom Car Show and Lowdown Hot Rods.
