Archive for November, 2011
NGK Spark Plugs returns to PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and PBSS
World leader in spark plugs to support drag race series for 2012 season
MARKHAM, ONTARIO (November 29, 2011) – NGK Spark Plugs, one of the world leaders in spark plugs and related items is returning to the Pro Modified Racing Association, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the Pro Bike & Sled Series in support of these three popular drag racing series.
“We are grateful for the involvement of NGK Spark Plugs,” said Bruce Mehlenbacher, Director of Operations for all three series. “They produce an excellent product, and are renowned for their commitment to auto racing.”
Started in Japan in 1936, NGK has established itself not only as a major supplier of new automobile spark plugs and wiring sets, it is also a leader in motorsports around the globe. Along with its involvement in drag racing, NGK manufactures product for Formula One, NASCAR, and the IZOD IndyCar series. The company has 15 facilities around the world, including three in North America.
Auto Meter Products returns to PMRA and Quick 32 Sportsman Series for 2012
Instrument icon to offer contingency sponsorship for drag race series
SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS (November 28, 2011) – One of the world’s largest and most popular names in motorsport instrumentation will be returning to the Pro Modified Racing Association and the Quick 32 Sportsman Series as a Contingency sponsor for 2012.
Auto Meter Products, manufacturers of a wide range of automotive and racing instruments, will provide contingency awards for both drag race series at all events for the upcoming season.
Auto Meter has been a part of the popular drag race series since 2006.
“We are pleased once again to be a part of both the PMRA and the Quick 32 Sportsman Series,” said Marc Erickson, Director of Motorsports for Auto Meter. “Both series have done a great job in the promotion of drag racing during the past several years.”
ChampionsEdge.ca – Race Car Insurance offers new insurance program providing exclusive coverage for drag racing series
Solid specialized off-track insurance for PMRA and Quick 32 competitors
MARKHAM, ONTARIO (October 24, 2011) – The Pro Modified Racing Association and the Quick 32 Sportsman Series is pleased to announce the involvement of ChampionsEdge.ca – Race Car Insurance, a tailor-made insurance policy for competitors in the two drag racing series.
Based through Insureit Group Inc. of Markham, this service will provide specialized off-track insurance for racers.
The program provides coverage from fire, theft, vandalism, hail, derailment while your race car, trailer, tools, and spare parts are being transported, along with earthquake, tornado and other types of coverage’s.
The major highlights of this program include low rates, a monthly payment plan and FREE $5000 tool coverage.
“We offer this specialized insurance which covers almost everything while the engine is not running,” noted Michael Campolucci, who is not only an insurance broker but a drag racer himself.
Night of Champions held for PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and PBSS
Champions receive accolades in top Canadian drag racing series
BURLINGTON, ONTARIO (November 20, 2011) – The Pro Modified Racing Association, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the Pro Bike & Sled Series held their annual Night of Champions at the Burlington Hotel & Conference Center in Burlington, Ontario last night.
The event marked the seventh Night of Champions for the PMRA, the third such night for the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the first night for the PBSS.
Along with presentations for the top five competitors in each of the three drag race series, rookie, achievement, and sportsmanship awards for all series were presented, along with the John Massingberd Memorial Award.
With over 300 in attendance, series announcer Larry Satchell presided as Master of Ceremonies for the evening.
Before the top five in each series were presented with their awards, there were several other categories which were announced.
PMRA Champion Vito Montesano “They all put in a lot of hard work and it paid off this year.”
MAPLE, ONTARIO (November 17, 2011) – For Vito Montesano, winning the 2011 Pro Modified Racing Association Marydel Homes Championship Point Award Series presented by Magnum Auto Parts, Patio Passport and Global Emissions Systems Inc. was a nail-biter right until the last race in the last event, but the Maple, Ontario-based driver held on to win his first PMRA championship.
And he won the title by a mere margin of only one point.
“This has been a great year,” said the driver of the 1969 Chevy Camaro Pro Modified. “We are very happy,” he continued. “Not only did we win our first PMRA race, we also won the championship. We are just ecstatic.”
In his second year of PMRA competition, Montesano stayed at the top of the points race throughout the six-race season, but it was close as second-place finisher Bruce Boland of Hamilton, Ontario, and third-place Eric Latino of Whitby, Ontario, whittled into Montesano’s lead. When Boland won over Latino in the final of the last race at Cayuga, the points were tallied, and Montesano won over Boland 1534 points to 1533.
