Rocky Di Lecce steps up to PMRA for 2012
Pro Modified rookie will compete with supercharged 1968 Camaro
MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO (April 20, 2012) – “It’s always something I’ve wanted to do, to race in the PMRA.”
And for 2012, Rocky Di Lecce has stepped up his drag racing career with his entry into the Pro Modified Racing Association.
Di Lecce said he started drag racing in 1995 in the eight-second Easy Street class, working his way through Super Street and Outlaw 10.5 racing, accomplishing several benchmarks. He was the OSCA champion in 2007, has been nominated as the best Sportsman driver of the year with DragRaceCanada.com, was given the Editor’s Choice award with RPM Magazine, and is a member of the six-second club. Di Lecce and his team also won an NSCA championship.
For 2012, he has moved up into the popular Pro Modified class with a 1968 Camaro.
Drag race officials rely on golf cars for better efficiency on race weekends
O’tools provides wheels to PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series and PBSS staff once again as Official Golf Car Supplier
FOREST, ONTARIO (April 18, 2012) – Working at a race track demands a lot of interaction between officials and the race teams, and for the operations staff for the Pro Modified Racing Association, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the Pro Bike & Sled Series their time is made easier and more effective thanks to the golf car supplied by O’tools Rent or Buy, the Official Golf Car Supplier.
“We are constantly running around at the track, whether it’s to talk with teams, officials, or get the round results out to the competitors,” said Bruce Mehlenbacher, Director of Operations of both drag race series. “Getting around thanks to O’tools not only helps make our duties easier, it provides a more efficient operation.”
Drag race officials rely on two-way communication at events
Total Two-Way Radios once again provides radios for staff of PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and PBSS
TORONTO, ONTARIO (April 13, 2012) – Proper communications between officials is essential during a race weekend, and for 2012 Total Two-Way Radio has retuned as the official communications supplier for the Pro Modified Racing Association, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the Pro Bike & Sled Series.
“We’re thankful and pleased to have Total Two-Way Radio on board with us once again,” stated Bruce Mehlenbacher, Director of Operations for all three drag racing series. “Our operations people are in constant communication and are able to perform their duties at one of our events much better with the help of the two-way radios.”
He added that race officials including the starter, spotters, announcer, control tower, staging, fire/safety/rescue, operations, and media personnel will be equipped with the Motorola professional series radios.
Leaf Racewear continues to play vital role in drag racing safety
PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and PBSS Safety Crew well equipped for the possibility of any on-track emergency
LONDON, ONTARIO (April 11, 2012) – The Pro Modified Racing Association, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the Pro Bike & Sled Series is pleased to have the continued involvement of Leaf Racewear & Safety Equipment as the preferred safety equipment supplier of the three drag racing series.
“Safety is paramount in the operation of our three drag race series,” explained Bruce Mehlenbacher, Director of Operations for all three series. “Our safety and fire people have an important job to do at our race events, and we are very grateful to Leaf Racewear & Safety Equipment, who provides us with the best in protection for this integral part of putting on a race.”
Bruce Boland returning for 2012 season
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Three-time PMRA champion boasts impressive Pro Modified career in 1941 Willys
HAMILTON, ONTARIO (March 21, 2012) – The most successful driver in the Pro Modified Racing Association is returning to competition for 2012, but it may be the last season of active racing for Bruce Boland.
“This is definitely my last year,” said Boland, a three-time PMRA champion. “I made my wife a promise and I think it is time to look towards the future.”
The driver of the B&B Racing 1941 Willys has had a stellar record in the PMRA. Since his first win in the fall of 2005, Boland tops the winner’s circle list with nine victories in 37 races. He has raced several different cars over the years, and came within one point of winning his fourth title in 2011.
