Sponsor News
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.
PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and PBSS going “green”
Partnership with Global Emissions Systems will lead to a cleaner environment with emissions reduction incentives for drag race series
WHITBY, ONTARIO (August 13, 2011) – The Pro Modified Racing Association, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the Pro Bike & Sled Series is taking positive steps in reducing smog and greenhouse gas exhaust emissions.
This initiative in “going green” is under the guidance of Global Emissions Systems, Inc. (GESi®), www.gesi.ca, a world leader in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of emissions control systems for fuel burning engines.
Eric Latino, President and CEO and one of the founders of GESi®, is a regular competitor in the PMRA, and is spearheading this effort with the three drag race series.
“Our goal is going fast and going green,” said Latino. “There are many ways we can follow greener practices at the race track.”
Kenny Lang wins PMRA Pro Modified event during Canadian Nitro Nationals
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CAYUGA, ONTARIO (July 5, 2011) – He only came to test out some new equipment, but Pro Modified racer Kenny Lang ended up winning the Pro Modified Racing Association race during the Canadian Nitro Nationals at the Cayuga Dragway of Toronto Motorsports Park.
The event was the third in the 2011 PMRA schedule.
And the win was not only Lang’s first in PMRA competition, it was his first in the Pro Modified series.
“We had a good day,” Lang said after his win. “We just came here to test a new converter, started picking away, and stayed with our game plan.”
Lang, from Grand Pointe, Manitoba, is a regular competitor in the Get Screened America Pro Modified Series which competes at NHRA National events. Earlier this year Lang acquired major sponsorship from Summit Racing Equipment, a marketer of high-performance parts and accessories. Lang made history in 2010 at the NHRA Gatornationals in Florida as the first competitor to win an NHRA Pro Modified event and be awarded the coveted “Wally” trophy.
