Archive for December, 2012
PMRA schedule set for upcoming 2013 season with eight major race dates
Pro Modified drag race series returning to Quebec after five years
CAYUGA, ONTARIO (December 19, 2025) – The Pro Modified Racing Association is pleased to announce its racing schedule for the 2013 season, and is also pleased to announce an additional and new event next year.
The upcoming season will be the ninth for the PMRA Pro Modifieds. And for the first time in its history, the PMRA will present eight races over its season with the addition of an inaugural event in Quebec.
The PMRA starts off at Martin, Michigan May 10-11 at US 131 Motorsports Park, a race that was won last year by Jack Grainy of North Tonawanda, New York.
The next event will be the long-standing Victoria Day Weekend Challenge May 17-19 at the Cayuga Dragway of Toronto Motorsports Park. Jeff Roth of New Dundee, Ontario won this event in 2012.
PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and PBSS welcomes return of NGK
World leader in spark plugs supports drag race series for 2013 season
MARKHAM, ONTARIO (December 12, 2025) – One of the world leaders in automotive spark plugs and related items is returning for 2013 to the Pro Modified Racing Association, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts, and the Pro Bike & Sled Series presented by Wiseco Performance Products in support of these three popular drag racing series.
“We are pleased to have NGK return once again,” 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 wire sets and oxygen sensors, 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 in 2013
Leader in automotive instruments will once again offer contingency sponsorship for upcoming drag race series
Sycamore, Illinois (December 11, 2025) – Auto Meter Products, manufacturers of a wide range of automotive and racing instruments, will provide contingency awards in 2013 for the Pro Modified Racing Association and the Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts.
As one of the world’s largest and most popular names in motorsport instrumentation, Auto Meter will be returning as a contingency sponsor for the drag race series for its eighth straight year.
“Auto Meter is pleased to be a part of both the PMRA and the Quick 32 Sportsman Series for the 2013 racing season,” 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.”
