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		<title>Rob Atchison returning to upcoming PMRA Pro Modified season</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Former IHRA champ looking for good 2012 after first year learning curve LONDON, ONTARIO (February 2, 2012) – One of Canada’s most successful drag racers will be returning to the Pro Modified Racing Association in 2012. After his first PMRA racing last year, London’s Rob Atchison will be behind the wheel of the Atchison Racing [...]]]></description>
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<p>LONDON, ONTARIO (February 2, 2012) – One of Canada’s most successful drag racers will be returning to the Pro Modified Racing Association in 2012.</p>
<p>After his first PMRA racing last year, London’s Rob Atchison will be behind the wheel of the Atchison Racing Corvette Pro Modified, and said he hopes his short time last season will bear fruit.</p>
<p>“We’re going to try to make the next step up,” said the three-time IHRA Funny Car Champion, who believes the team has made the transition from the Alcohol-powered Flopper to a door-slamming Pro Modified. “We’ve made some changes, and I think I’ve learned how to drive the new car.”</p>
<p>Atchison was a dominate force in the IHRA Funny Car wars, winning 21 events, world records in elapsed time and speed, and the three titles in 2003, 2004, and 2005. With only 20 runs on the Corvette last year, he believes he has made the needed driving style adjustments.</p>
<p>“With a Funny Car you have to steer it all the time,” he noted. “I found with the Pro Modified the drive can be much smoother, and there is not the need to be aggressive as with the Funny Car. There is less correcting with the Pro Modified, and making adjustments as you’re driving down the track does little to help.”</p>
<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2837" style="margin: 5px;" title="Atchison2" src="http://www.pmra.ca/uploaded-content/2012/02/Atchison2.png" alt="" width="315" height="220" />Rob’s father Bob Atchison will continue to act as crew chief for the car, a Tim McAmis Race Car chassis powered by a 481X AJPE prepared by Atchison Machine Service under the hood of the 1963 Corvette body. An APSI Superchargers – D Rotor Screw-type Supercharger is employed, along with an Atchison Machine Service fuel system. A three-speed Lenco sits behind the engine.</p>
<p>Assisting the team are Kyle Harris, Pat Ryan, Dennis Smith, Colin Harris, Maxine Atchison and Julie Atchison. Thanks go to Dave Bankes for his involvement on the team.</p>
<p>The effort is sponsored by Atchison Machine Service and West Coast Transportation along with product sponsors, Pennzoil/Shell Oil, Eaton Aeroquip, Mahle Clevite, NGK Spark Plugs, Contact Welding, Jet Tools and Equipment, Hoosier Tire, Dewalt Tools, Lenco Transmissions and Permatex Canada. The team placed ninth in the 2011 PMRA standings highlighted with a semi-round appearance in event six of the schedule.</p>
<p>Racing since 1995, Atchison said he and the team should be ready for serious racing.<br />
“We’re going to be back,” he said. “I love racing the PMRA series, it’s a great organization that gives us the chance to race locally in front of many fans and sponsors.”</p>
<p>The PMRA will compete in seven events this year, starting May 18-20 with the Victoria Day Weekend Challenge at the Cayuga Dragway of Toronto Motorsports Park.</p>
<p>The Pro Modified Racing Association, www.PMRA.ca competes with its two companion series, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, www.Quick32.ca and the Pro Bike &amp; Sled Series, www.PBSS.ca offering a solid and full package of drag racing action.</p>
<p>For more information contact Bruce F. Mehlenbacher at Bruce@PMRA.ca</p>
<p>Photo Credit: Dale Boeru ~ <a href="http://www.CanadianDragRacer.ca" target="_blank">www.CanadianDragRacer.ca</a> and Dave Erauw Photography ~ <a href="http://www.erauw-photo.com" target="_blank">www.erauw-photo.com</a></p>
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		<title>August event added to 2012 schedule for popular drag race series</title>
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<p><em><strong>PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and PBSS all get another venue for upcoming season</strong></em></p>
<p>CAYUGA, ONTARIO (January 19, 2012) – Three of the top drag racing series have announced an additional event for the 2012 season.</p>
<p>The Pro Modified Racing Association, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts, and the Pro Bike &amp; Sled Series presented by Wiseco Performance Products will compete August 3-5 in the Community Weekend event at the Cayuga Dragway of Toronto Motorsports Park along with the other 2012 dates.</p>
<p>For the upcoming season, the PMRA will compete in an unprecedented seven races, while the Quick 32 Sportsman Series and the PBSS will each compete in six events. All three series will compete together with the exception of the PMRA competing July 20-22 at the IHRA Nitro Jam Nationals at the Grand Bend Motorplex.</p>
<p>“We are very pleased to have added this additional date,” said Bruce Mehlenbacher, Director of Operations for all three series. “We have been given the opportunity to show our fans more of the best in Pro Modified, Sportsman, and Motorcycle/Snowmobile drag racing.”</p>
<p>The updated 2012 schedule is as follows:</p>
<p><strong>May 18-20:</strong><br />
Victoria Day Weekend Challenge, Toronto Motorsports Park, Cayuga, Ontario<br />
PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, PBSS</p>
<p><strong>June 8-9:</strong><br />
Summer Showdown, US 131 Motorsports Park – Martin, Michigan<br />
PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, PBSS</p>
<p><strong>June 22-24:</strong><br />
Canadian Nitro Nationals, Toronto Motorsports Park, Cayuga, Ontario<br />
PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, PBSS</p>
<p><strong>July 20 – 22:</strong><br />
IHRA Nitro Jam Nationals, Grand Bend Motorplex, Grand Bend, Ontario<br />
PMRA</p>
<p><strong>August 3-5:</strong><br />
Community Weekend, Toronto Motorsports Park, Cayuga, Ontario<br />
PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, PBSS</p>
<p><strong>August 10-12:</strong><br />
Stratford Spectacular Hot August Nationals presented by Ideal Supply &amp; NAPA Auto Parts, Grand Bend Motorplex, Grand Bend, Ontario<br />
PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, PBSS</p>
<p><strong>August 31 – September 2:</strong><br />
“Thunder by the Beach” Weekend, Grand Bend Motorplex, Grand Bend, Ontario<br />
PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, PBSS</p>
<p>The PMRA will be entering its eighth year of competition in 2012. The Quick 32 Sportsman Series will be entering its fourth year of competition, and the PBSS will begin its second year of competition this season.</p>
<p>All three Series will open the 2012 season with the Victoria Day Weekend Challenge at the Cayuga Dragway of Toronto Motorsports Park May 18-20.</p>
<p>For more information contact Bruce F. Mehlenbacher at <a href="mailto:Bruce@PMRA.ca" target="_blank">Bruce@PMRA.ca</a></p>
<p>Photo Credit: Mike Goodwin ~ <a href="http://www.mgdigital.ca" target="_blank">www.mgdigital.ca</a></p>
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		<title>Inaugural Summer Showdown drag race to be held June 8-9 at US 131 Motorsports Park</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and PBSS to compete at popular Michigan track MARTIN, MICHIGAN (December 21, 2011) – US 131 Motorsports Park will be celebrating its 50th year of operation in 2012, and the Pro Modified Racing Association, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the Pro Bike &#38; Sled Series will be part of [...]]]></description>
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<p>MARTIN, MICHIGAN (December 21, 2011) – US 131 Motorsports Park will be celebrating its 50th year of operation in 2012, and the Pro Modified Racing Association, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the Pro Bike &amp; Sled Series will be part of those celebrations.</p>
<p>The three popular drag racing series will race at the south-western Michigan track June 8-9, for the second event on the 2012 calendar.</p>
<p>The race at US 131 Motorsports Park, to be known as the Summer Showdown, will be the first for the PMRA, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, or the PBSS.</p>
<p>“We’re very excited in going to US 131 Motorsports Park,” said Bruce Mehlenbacher, Director of Operations for the three Series. “This is our first time in Michigan, and US 131 is a perfect fit for our three Series. Not only will it give each Series and its teams a chance to showcase in a new market, but also an opportunity for new competitors to tryout our Series. Michigan is a hot-bed of serious and very competitive race teams.”</p>
<p>Opened in 1962, the facility received a $14 million upgrade 10 years ago, and continues to host a major IHRA National event.</p>
<p>“We’ve worked with Bruce (Mehlenbacher) for several years now, and we finally got a date set up,” said the track’s General Manager Jason Peterson. “This weekend will be a stand-alone event, and we’re looking forward to it.”</p>
<p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2814" style="margin: 5px;" title="hyde" src="http://www.pmra.ca/uploaded-content/2011/12/hyde-300x201.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="201" />Peterson added that admission prices for the Summer Showdown will be very affordable. An adult pass for Friday, June 8 will be $12, and for Saturday, $15 will get you through the gate.</p>
<p>A test and tune session for all PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and PBSS racers will be held June 8, along with a qualifying round. The remaining qualifiers will be held June 9, and then elimination rounds will take place</p>
<p>“US 131 Motorsports Park is a fabulous track,” said two-time Quick 32 Sportsman Series champion Kevin Wicke of Stratford, Ontario. “We have raced there many, many times. The teams in that area know all about our Series, they will be gunning for us.”</p>
<p>Wicke, who drives the K&amp;K Racing Dodge Stratus, won in Top Sportsman class at the IHRA National event at the track in 2007, and has been runner-up in the class twice.</p>
<p>“It’s a great track,” he continued. “I’m glad we’re going there, and I know all the racers can’t wait to get there.”</p>
<p>All three Series will open the 2012 season with the Victoria Day Weekend Challenge at the Cayuga Dragway of Toronto Motorsports Park May 18-20. At present, the PMRA will be racing in six events next year, and plans are underway to add another event to the Quick 32 Sportsman Series and PBSS to bring their complement of races to six as well.</p>
<p>For more information contact Bruce F. Mehlenbacher at Bruce@PMRA.ca</p>
<p><em>Photo Credit: Dave Erauw Photography ~ </em><a href="http://www.erauw-photo.com" target="_blank"><em>www.erauw-photo.com</em></a><em> and </em><em>Bill Mehlenbacher Photography ~ <a href="http://www.nxphoto.com" target="_blank">www.nxphoto.com</a></em></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Six events on tap for Pro Modified Racing Association, and five events scheduled for Quick 32 Sportsman Series and Pro Bike &#38; Sled Series CAYUGA, ONTARIO (December 1, 2011) – Three of the top drag racing series in North America have announced their 2012 schedules. The Pro Modified Racing Association, The Quick 32 Sportsman Series, [...]]]></description>
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<p>CAYUGA, ONTARIO (December 1, 2011) – Three of the top drag racing series in North America have announced their 2012 schedules.</p>
<p>The Pro Modified Racing Association, The Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the Pro Bike &amp; Sled Series will take to the strips next season starting with the Victoria Day Weekend Challenge May 18-20.</p>
<p>This traditional opener is held on the Cayuga Dragway of Toronto Motorsports Park. The race will mark the start of the eighth season for the PMRA, the fourth season for the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the second year for the PBSS.</p>
<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2802" style="margin: 5px;" title="2" src="http://www.pmra.ca/uploaded-content/2011/12/2.jpg" alt="" width="286" height="192" />A new event will take place in 2012, as all three series head to Martin, Michigan June 8-9 to compete at US131 Motorsports Park for an inaugural race at the IHRA facility.</p>
<p>The racers return to Cayuga June 22-24 to take part in the popular Canadian Nitro Nationals, and then the PMRA will compete at the IHRA MOPAR Nitro Jam Nationals at the Grand Bend Motorplex July 20-22. This will be for the PMRA Pro Modifieds only.</p>
<p>All three series return to Grand Bend August 10-12 for the annual Stratford Spectacular Hot August Nationals presented by Ideal Supply &amp; NAPA Auto Parts, an event which usually attracts a record number of competitors.</p>
<p>Then it’s back to Grand Bend August 31 – September 2 for the annual Thunder by the Beach Labor Day race.</p>
<p>“We have a well-rounded set of races at great venues set up for next year,” said Bruce Mehlenbacher, Director of Operations for all three series. “And the event at US 131 Motorsports Park in Martin is a first for us. We are looking forward to racing at a Michigan track for the first time in our history.</p>
<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-2803" style="margin: 5px;" title="3" src="http://www.pmra.ca/uploaded-content/2011/12/3.jpg" alt="" width="343" height="159" />“While we have six races scheduled for the PMRA,” he continued, “we are planning on adding another event to both the Quick 32 Sportsman Series and PBSS to bring their compliment of races up to six as well for next year.”</p>
<p><strong>The 2012 schedule is as follows:</strong></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">May 18-20:</span><br />
Victoria Day Weekend Challenge<br />
Pro Modified Racing Association (PMRA), Quick 32 Sportsman Series<br />
and Pro Bike &amp; Sled Series (PBSS)<br />
Toronto Motorsports Park – Cayuga, Ontario</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">June 8-9:</span><br />
Pro Modified Racing Association (PMRA), Quick 32 Sportsman Series<br />
and Pro Bike &amp; Sled Series (PBSS)<br />
US 131 Motorsports Park – Martin, Michigan<br />
Rain Date: Sunday, June 10</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">June 22-24:</span><br />
Canadian Nitro Nationals<br />
Pro Modified Racing Association (PMRA), Quick 32 Sportsman Series<br />
and Pro Bike &amp; Sled Series (PBSS)<br />
Toronto Motorsports Park – Cayuga, Ontario</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">July 20 – 22:</span><br />
IHRA MOPAR Nitro Jam Nationals<br />
PMRA Pro Modifieds only<br />
Grand Bend Motorplex, Grand Bend, Ontario<br />
August 10-12:<br />
Stratford Spectacular Hot August Nationals<br />
presented by Ideal Supply &amp; NAPA Auto Parts<br />
Pro Modified Racing Association (PMRA), Quick 32 Sportsman Series<br />
and Pro Bike &amp; Sled Series (PBSS)<br />
Grand Bend Motorplex – Grand Bend, Ontario</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">August 31 – September 2:</span><br />
“Thunder by the Beach” Weekend<br />
Pro Modified Racing Association (PMRA), Quick 32 Sportsman Series<br />
&amp; Pro Bike &amp; Sled Series (PBSS)<br />
Grand Bend Motorplex – Grand Bend, Ontario<br />
Rain Date: Monday, September 3</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 &#38; Sled Series in support [...]]]></description>
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<p>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 &amp; Sled Series in support of these three popular drag racing series.</p>
<p>“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.”</p>
<p>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.</p>
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<p>As one of the dominate companies in its field, NGK continues to work with racing sanctions and teams to develop state-of-the-art products for competition, including hands-on support with the PMRA, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the PBSS.</p>
<p>“Our involvement with both the PMRA and the Quick 32 has been beneficial,” noted Sukhneet Mavi, Technical Service Coordinator with NGK Spark Plugs Canada Limited. “Both series have been good testimony to our products, and we are glad to be on board with the new and exciting PBSS.”</p>
<p>“With its extensive and significant achievements in racing, we are proud to have NGK Spark Plugs,” added Mehlenbacher. “Their reputation is the best, and we are pleased they have returned for another season.”</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Auto Meter has been a part of the popular drag race series since 2006.</p>
<p>“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.”</p>
<p>Auto Meter offers its customers the most extensive line of technologically advanced, competition-inspired, and race-proven instruments of any aftermarket automotive instrument supplier in the world today.</p>
<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2792" style="margin: 5px;" title="Autometer2" src="http://www.pmra.ca/uploaded-content/2011/11/Autometer2.jpg" alt="" width="230" height="298" />“We are proud to have Auto Meter return as part of our contingency package,” stated Bruce Mehlenbacher, Director of Operations of the PMRA and the Quick 32 Sportsman Series. “As the most respected name in high quality, performance aftermarket instrumentation, tachometers, and gauges, Auto Meter is the standard in the industry, and we are very happy to have them with us once again.”</p>
<p>Started in his Illinois home in 1957, Auto Meter founder Vern Westberg believed that electrical and electronic applications to automotive instrumentation was the way of the future, and started the business with an electric tachometer. He pursued his vision, overcoming the bias that electrical gages were inferior to mechanical instruments, proving that readings with his products were more concise and with less chance of breakdown.</p>
<p>The business grew from a home-based mail-order enterprise, and by the mid 1960s Westberg had developed a new timing light and dwell tach as well as a diesel engine tach.</p>
<p>Always with an ear bent to racers’ concerns, around 1970 Auto Meter introduced its “Monster” tachometer, a precise instrument with a large five-inch face which gave the racer an easy and instant reading on engine speed. This tach paved the way for electronic instruments, and is a mainstay in competition vehicles to this day. It has been cited as one of the 10 most significant speed parts of all time in the world of racing.</p>
<p>Today Auto Meter not only continues to be a leader in automotive gages, it is continually providing state-of-the art instruments and data acquisition units for all types of auto racing.</p>
<p>Auto Meter also works with car manufacturers on OEM equipment for new vehicles, is involved with the motorcycle industry, provides instrumentation to the marine industry, and is a supplier of electric and electronic testing equipment for professional repair facilities.</p>
<p>Along with a contingency award to the low qualifier, the winner and runner-up at each race event, a separate award will be presented through a random draw from the list of qualifiers at each of the PMRA and Quick 32 Sportsman Series drag racing series events for 2012. These contingency programs are designed to increase the exposure and product sales of Auto Meter for race teams and fans in both Series.</p>
<p>For more information contact Bruce F. Mehlenbacher at Bruce@PMRA.ca</p>
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		<title>ChampionsEdge.ca – Race Car Insurance offers new insurance program providing exclusive coverage for drag racing series</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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<p>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.</p>
<p>Based through Insureit Group Inc. of Markham, this service will provide specialized off-track insurance for racers.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>The major highlights of this program include low rates, a monthly payment plan and FREE $5000 tool coverage.</p>
<p>“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.</p>
<p>“Being a racer, I am aware of the financial commitment needed to run a drag racing operation. At ChampionsEdge.ca, we provide piece of mind for your resources, so you can rest easily.”</p>
<p><a href="http://www.pmra.ca/uploaded-content/2011/10/Michael-Campolucci.jpg" rel="lightbox[2590]"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2592" style="margin: 5px;" title="Michael Campolucci" src="http://www.pmra.ca/uploaded-content/2011/10/Michael-Campolucci-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" /></a>As the driver of the Stallion Motorsports Top Sportsman Pontiac GTO headed by his father Maurice Campolucci and the Morton Classics 1933 Willys, Michael knows and understands the requirements for drag racers.</p>
<p>Along with his racing background, Campolucci has a great deal of experience and participation in specialized off-track insurance for the motorsports world, and believes the ChampionsEdge.ca program will be beneficial with the PMRA and the Quick 32 Sportsman Series racers.</p>
<p>“This is a good fit for us,” he noted. “We have worked hard on trying to incorporate insurance needs with racing at a fair price. I believe we have done so with this program which will allow our racers to protect their assets while doing what they love to do.”</p>
<p>“I love drag racing,” he continued. “Both the PMRA and the Quick 32 Sportsman Series are great series’ with a wonderful group of people and tough competition.”<br />
With over 40 years of insurance experience, Insureit Group Inc. is a full service brokerage that not only offers this unique program but also provides insurance for auto, home, commercial, life and group.</p>
<p>For more information and personalized service, contact Michael at 855-752-3600, extension 125, or <a href="mailto:Michael@insureitgroup.com" target="_blank">Michael@insureitgroup.com</a>.</p>
<p>Photo Credit: Mike Goodwin ~ <a href="http://mgdigital.ca" target="_blank">www.MGDigital.ca</a></p>
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		<title>Night of Champions held for PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and PBSS</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 &#38; Sled Series held their annual Night of Champions at the Burlington Hotel &#38; Conference Center in Burlington, Ontario last night. The event marked the seventh [...]]]></description>
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<p>BURLINGTON, ONTARIO (November 20, 2011) – The Pro Modified Racing Association, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the Pro Bike &amp; Sled Series held their annual Night of Champions at the Burlington Hotel &amp; Conference Center in Burlington, Ontario last night.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>With over 300 in attendance, series announcer Larry Satchell presided as Master of Ceremonies for the evening.</p>
<p>Before the top five in each series were presented with their awards, there were several other categories which were announced.</p>
<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2629" style="margin: 5px;" title="q32" src="http://www.pmra.ca/uploaded-content/2011/11/q32.jpg" alt="" width="344" height="230" />Bill Mehlenbacher of Bill Mehlenbacher Photography presented the Pro Bike &amp; Sled Series Sportsmanship Award to Harvey Silverthorn, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series Rookie of the Year Award to Billy White, and the Pro Modified Racing Association Sportsmanship Award to Jay Santos.</p>
<p>DragRaceCanada.com and Bruce Biegler presented the PBSS Achievement Award, given to Bill Anderson, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series Sportsmanship Award to Spencer Hyde, and the PMRA Achievement Award to Eric Latino.</p>
<p>Dave Erauw of Dave Erauw Photography was on hand to present the PBSS Rookie of the Year Award to Dave Vandereyken, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series Achievement Award to Jeff Moser, and the PMRA Rookie of the Year Award to Rob Atchison.</p>
<p>Top Dragster drivers Katie Ward and Sydnie Hyde presented the Official of the Year award to Davey Robertson, who is the Director of Competition and Official Starter for all three of the series.</p>
<p>One of the highlights of the evening was the announcement by David Lange of Ideal Supply and NAPA Auto Parts to continue as the title sponsor for the Quick 32 Sportsman Series for another two seasons.</p>
<p>Another highlight of the night was the presentation of the John Massingberd Memorial Award to Bob Slack and the Slack Family for their commitment and dedication to auto racing in Canada.</p>
<p>Receiving the award was Bob Slack, a Caledonia-based businessman who purchased Cayuga Speedway in the late 1960s and for the next 25 years presented the best in oval track shows to Canadians.</p>
<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-2630" style="margin: 5px;" title="pbss" src="http://www.pmra.ca/uploaded-content/2011/11/pbss.jpg" alt="" width="343" height="229" />“I have known Bruce since he was a young man,” noted Slack, who was referring to Director of Operations Bruce Mehlenbacher, who worked with the Slacks at Cayuga.<br />
“This is a tough sport,” he continued. “And he has been very successful with it. I want to thank you for this award, and wish you all well in the future.”</p>
<p>The top five in the Pro Bike &amp; Sled Series, Presented by Wiseco Performance Products, were Champion Randy Hope, followed by Dan Cryderman, Bill Anderson, James Miller, and John Orfanidis.</p>
<p>Presented by NAPA Auto Parts and Ideal Supply, the top five in the Quick 32 Sportsman Series were Champion Phil Sampson, followed by Jamie Bridge, Jeff Moser, Darrin Grubb, and Billy White.</p>
<p>For the PMRA Marydel Homes Champions Awards presented by Magnum Auto Parts, Patio Passport, and Global Emissions Systems Inc, the top five were Champion Vito Montesano, followed by Bruce Boland, Eric Latino, Jeff Roth, and Mark Nielsen.</p>
<p>PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series and PBSS Director of Operations Bruce Mehlenbacher thanked all the teams and the race venues. He also thanked the sponsors of the series, emphasizing everyone’s importance in the Series.</p>
<p>The 2012 schedule for the PMRA, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the PBSS has been posted, and the first event for all three series will be the Victoria Day Challenge May 18-20 on the Cayuga Dragway of Toronto Motorsports Park.</p>
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		<title>PMRA Champion Vito Montesano “They all put in a lot of hard work and it paid off this year.”</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.pmra.ca/uploaded-content/2011/11/Vito1.jpg" rel="lightbox[2621]"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2622" style="margin: 5px;" title="Vito1" src="http://www.pmra.ca/uploaded-content/2011/11/Vito1.jpg" alt="" width="343" height="209" /></a>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.</p>
<p>And he won the title by a mere margin of only one point.</p>
<p>“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.”</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Qualifying for each race, Montesano put down some killer laps in qualifying number one for race two and race three, posting a meet low ET – top speed of 5.889-second, 245.81-mph in race two, and a 5.909, 245.54 to start on the pole in race three.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.pmra.ca/uploaded-content/2011/11/Vito2.jpg" rel="lightbox[2621]"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-2623" style="margin: 5px;" title="Vito2" src="http://www.pmra.ca/uploaded-content/2011/11/Vito2.jpg" alt="" width="343" height="160" /></a>He went to the semi-finals in four races, lost in the final to Latino in race two, but took the win over Boland at Grand Bend for race five.</p>
<p>The Cynergy Composites Camaro body sits on a G-Force Race Cars platform and is powered by a ERD (Engine Research &amp; Development) 526-cubic inch Brad Anderson (BAE) Supercharged Hemi utilizing an ERD fuel system and a PSI supercharger. A Lenco three-speed and a Coan Racing torque converter is couple to the engine, and this combination set the record last season for the quickest quarter-mile converter car at 5.88-seconds.</p>
<p>“I have to thank crew chief Carl Spiering for his work and tuning the car,” Montesano said. “I also want to thank Sal Vavala for all his work, as well as the help and support from the rest of my crew, Elisabeth DosSantos, Jon Daniel Montesano, Nino and Minnie.<br />
“They all put in a lot of hard work and it paid off this year.”</p>
<p><a href="http://www.pmra.ca/uploaded-content/2011/11/Vito3.jpg" rel="lightbox[2621]"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-2624" style="margin: 5px;" title="Vito3" src="http://www.pmra.ca/uploaded-content/2011/11/Vito3.jpg" alt="" width="173" height="259" /></a>Montesano said he plans to return to PMRA competition in 2012.</p>
<p>“We have some things in the works for next year,” he said, not getting into specifics yet.<br />
“The PMRA has been a fantastic series. I’m glad I moved over to it a couple of years ago.”</p>
<p>The Annual &#8220;Night of Champions&#8221; Championship Point Award Series Banquet for the Pro Modified Racing Association (PMRA), the Quick 32 Sportsman Series and the Pro Bike &amp; Sled Series (PBSS) will be held at the Burlington Hotel &amp; Conference Centre in Burlington, Ontario on Saturday, November 19, 2011.</p>
<p><em>Photo Credit: </em><em>Dave Erauw Photography ~ <a href="http://www.erauw-photo.com" target="_blank">www.erauw-photo.com</a> and Bill Mehlenbacher Photography ~ <a href="http://www.nxphoto.com" target="_blank">www.nxphoto.com</a></em></p>
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		<title>Top Five for 2011 Bruce Boland and the  B&amp;B Team Willys Number Two</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[HAMILTON, ONTARIO (November 11, 2011) – The most victorious driver in PMRA history came within one point of winning his fourth championship in the Pro Modified Racing Association Marydel Homes Championship Point Award Series presented by Magnum Auto Parts, Patio Passport and Global Emissions Systems Inc. Bruce Boland, driver of the B&#38;B Racing 1941 Willys [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.pmra.ca/uploaded-content/2011/11/Boland1.jpg" rel="lightbox[2615]"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-2616" style="margin: 5px;" title="Boland1" src="http://www.pmra.ca/uploaded-content/2011/11/Boland1.jpg" alt="" width="344" height="229" /></a>HAMILTON, ONTARIO (November 11, 2011) – The most victorious driver in PMRA history came within one point of winning his fourth championship in the Pro Modified Racing Association Marydel Homes Championship Point Award Series presented by Magnum Auto Parts, Patio Passport and Global Emissions Systems Inc.</p>
<p>Bruce Boland, driver of the B&amp;B Racing 1941 Willys Pro Modified, lost the title to Vito Montesano of Maple, Ontario. Boland tallied 1533 points to Montesano’s 1534 in a see-saw championship battle all season that was not determined until the last race of the final event.</p>
<p>“We started good and ended good,” noted Boland, who won the PMRA title through 2007-09. “We had some shifter issues midway through the season, or we would have made it.”</p>
<p>One of the original PMRA members since its inception in 2004, Boland has always started his season with a new race car, and 2011 was no exception, as he traded his 1963 Corvette in for a 1941 Willys, a car he said has been top-notch.</p>
<p>“The Willys has been the best car I’ve ever had,” he said. “It was built with top-quality components. I really like this car.”</p>
<p>The Larson Race Cars product is powered by an ERD (Engine Research &amp; Development) 526-cubic inch Brad Anderson (BAE) Supercharged Hemi. A PSI Superchargers screw-type supercharger with tweaking by ERD with a Waterman fuel system sits atop the blower. A Lenco three-speed transmits the power from the engine.</p>
<p>Boland started his season in fine form with a victory at the Cayuga Dragway opener after qualifying number one with a 5.953, 235.47. He was eliminated in round one of race two, went to the semi-final in race three, suffered another first-round loss in race four, and then got back in the groove with a final round appearance in round five, losing to Montesano.</p>
<p>But the B&amp;B team had all in good order for the final event, qualifying number two on the ladder, and working through the field to shut down Eric Latino of Whitby, Ontario to take his second win of the year.</p>
<p>Boland wanted to thank the efforts of his crew, starting with crew chief Rob Cesario, and other team members Willy Kerr, Dennis Veillette, Brad Short and Ron Pierce.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.pmra.ca/uploaded-content/2011/11/Boland2.jpg" rel="lightbox[2615]"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-2617" style="margin: 5px;" title="Boland2" src="http://www.pmra.ca/uploaded-content/2011/11/Boland2.jpg" alt="" width="173" height="218" /></a>He also thanked Jon Salemi of Resolution Racing Services for his help with the car’s fuel system, along with team sponsors Backwoods Excavating &amp; Float Service, Excel Motorsports, Pro Racing Fuels, NGK Spark Plugs, A&amp;A Auto Parts, and Double D Construction.</p>
<p>Boland said he plans to return to the PMRA in 2012, realizing the challenge will be strong.</p>
<p>“We’re going to have some real competition next season,” he mentioned. It’s going to be tough.”</p>
<p>The Annual &#8220;Night of Champions&#8221; Championship Point Award Series Banquet for the Pro Modified Racing Association (PMRA), the Quick 32 Sportsman Series and the Pro Bike &amp; Sled Series (PBSS) will be held at the Burlington Hotel &amp; Conference Centre in Burlington, Ontario on Saturday, November 19, 2011.</p>
<p><em>Photo Credit: </em><em>Mike Goodwin ~ <a href="http://www.MGdigital.ca" target="_blank">www.MGDigital.ca</a></em></p>
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