CORBYVILLE, ONTARIO (October 29, 2010) – PMRA rookie Derek Hawker showed he was a force to reckon with in 2010, taking second place in the Pro Modified Racing Association Championship Point Award Series presented by Magnum Auto Parts and Patio Passport."We had a great year," noted Hawker, driver of the Hawker Racing 1963 Corvette. "In fact, we had a fantastic year. The car ran well, and we can't wait to get back at it again next year."
The former Top Sportsman driver stepped up into the quick Pro Modified in 2010, and made a fine showing in his first year of PMRA racing, qualifying for all events. His season was comprised of a quarter-final round showing, a pair of semi-finals, a runner-up placing, and a win, which he took during the Canadian Nitro Nationals at the Cayuga Dragway of Toronto Motorsports Park.
The Split-Window Corvette is powered by an Alan Johnson 526-cubic inch supercharged engine, tweaked and massaged by Atchison Racing Engines, which also supplied the fuel system. The engine, with a PSI Superchargers 14-71 blower, sits in the frame of a Vanishing Point Race Cars product, and a Lenco three-speed sits behind the engine.
Hawker, who hails from Corbyville, Ontario, has raced for about 14 years. He said few changes are planned for PMRA competition in 2011."We'll probably put more overdrive (supercharger) in it," he noted. "There's lots left, and the car rides like a Cadillac."
Scott Sager crew chiefs for the team and other members include Tim Whalen, along with family Corrie, McKenzie and Brittany Hawker. Sponsors include Hawker Construction, Pennzoil and Empey Tire.
"I want to thank my crew and my sponsors," said Hawker. "I wouldn't be doing this without them, they have been a great help to the team."
The PMRA and Quick 32 Sportsman Series Championship Point Award Series winners will be honored at the "Night of Champions" on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at The Best Western Cairn Croft Hotel in Niagara Falls, Ontario.
