Al Hinds, Gary Irving back for 2009 PMRA season with Corvette Pro Modified

Al Hinds, Gary Irving back for 2009 PMRA season

with Corvette Pro Modified

Now in its second year, car should show true potential

WATERLOO, ONTARIO (April 30, 2009) – After a season with a new car, Al Hinds said he’ll be ready to show the team’s full potential for the 2009 Pro Modified Racing Association Tour.

“We haven’t made a lot of changes, he said recently. “But we’ve got more power courtesy of Carl Spiering and Terry Vince at ERD (Engine Research & Development).”

The Corvette’s fuel system is built by ERD, and supplies the fuel to the Alan Johnson 526-cubic inch TFX engine. A PSI supercharger sits on top of the engine, and a Lenco three-speed transmission is coupled to it.

With Pro Modified veteran driver Gary Irving behind the wheel of the Hinds Motorsports 2004 Corvette, the team had a shakedown year in 2008 learning the new racecar, and although they did not make all the events, there were moments that showed the new car was a force.

During qualifying at the Grand Bend Motorplex in 2008, Irving set the pace as top qualifier with a 6.119-second, 223.99 mph pass. Unfortunately they went out in the first round during that race, but Hinds commented the car should be sorted out for the first race of the season at Cayuga May 16 and 17.

The multi-colored, visually stimulating Corvette is once again sponsored by Quaker State, but Hinds said the former graphics have been replaced with more traditional logos of the oil company.

Performance World Custom Car Shows, Suds Express Car Washes, Jiffy Lube, NGK Spark Plugs, Medeco Security Locks, Roberts Boxed Meats, Lowdown Hot Rods, DTI Diversified Transportation, and Strange Engineering round out the team’s sponsorship.

The Corvette, sitting on a Lowdown Hot Rods chassis, is totally IHRA and NHRA legal, and Hinds added the team plans to compete in selected events with both sanctions.

Along with car owner Hinds and driver Irving, Tom VanDerGeld will be co crew-chief with Irving. Mike Wagg will also help in the mechanical duties, and Al Heaney will provide other necessary duties while the team is at the track.

Hinds mentioned the team plans to compete at more PMRA races in 2009. “We want to participate more this year,” he said. “We were sorting out the car last year, but we’ve got the tune-up now. We’ll be at the majority of the races.”

Hinds also mentioned he may drive the Corvette occasionally, but Irving will be the main person behind the wheel.

“Gary and I may share some of the driving duties,” he said. “But Gary knows his stuff. Why change if it’s not broke?”

Hinds also mentioned he believes the car is capable of some fast passes, and is ready to tap into the car’s potential.

“And I want to give Gary the opportunity to go in the five’s.”

The PMRA, www.PMRA.ca, will compete at several drag strips in 2009, including dates at Toronto Motorsports Park in Cayuga, Ontario, starting with the season opener on May 16 and 17, June 13 and 14 and the season-closer on September 19 and 20, at St. Thomas Dragway in Sparta, Ontario on July 11 and 12, and the South-western Ontario track of the Grand Bend Motorplex at the 10th Annual MOPAR Canadian Nationals July 17 to 19 and on September 5 and 6.

Several of the PMRA events will be run in conjunction with the Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts, www.Quick32.ca, offering fans a great show of drag racing.

For more information, contact Bruce F. Mehlenbacher Bruce@PMRA.ca

About the Pro Modified Racing Association (PMRA):

The Pro Modified Racing Association, www.PMRA.ca, was organized late in 2004, started racing operations in 2005, and is entering its fifth year of operation in 2009. The PMRA is a self-governing organization with input from its teams, and adheres to the technical and safety rules as outlined by the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) and the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA). The series has event venues in Ontario, Quebec, and New York State.

Cars in the PMRA capture the true spirit of hot rodding, and the class is one of drag racing’s most exciting and colorful classes, offering a diverse group of race cars with different types of 2,500-horsepower supercharged, nitrous powered and turbocharged engines.

Combining classic body styles and modern equipment, constructors are permitted, within established rules and parameters, to modify and enhance the cars in both appearance and performance. The cars are fuelled by gasoline or methanol, propelling them down the quarter-mile in low six-second times at over 200 miles per hour. The PMRA provides drag race fans the opportunity to see, hear, and experience the popular Pro Modifieds, known as "the world's fastest door slammers".

Photo Credit: Mike Goodwin - www.mgdigital.ca

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Leverentz and Kulik team up with new entry for 2009 PMRA Tour

Leverentz and Kulik team up with new entry for 2009 PMRA Tour

Western NY effort will campaign 1967 Camaro with Mopar Wedge for power

ELMA, NEW YORK (April 27, 2009) – A new team that has signed on to compete in the 2009 Pro Modified Racing Association Tour will be applying years of experience in the Pro Modified field.
Headed up by Billy Leverentz, the Oddy Automotive/Kulik Automotive Pro Modified team is well-versed in the class, as Leverentz worked with Pro Modified legend Jim Oddy.

”I worked with Jim for many, many moons,” said Leverentz, who purchased Oddy’s Automotive Inc. “I have built a lot of engines over the years. I got involved with cylinder head work along with camshafts, but I did it all. Jim and I worked well together. We’d try different things and then take it to the track. There were some bizarre combinations, but they usually worked.”

There was a short stint in drag racing with a 13-second 1966 Dodge Charger, but Leverentz said he got involved with truck-pulling, both as a competitor and building engines for the sport.

Although time constraints never permitted a full-out attack in the two-wheel drive Super Modified truck class, the puller was a strong contender before he decided to switch gears somewhat with the Pro Modified. Leverentz continues to be involved in pulling, adding he recently returned from Italy, helping a customer with a new dual Chevy-engine setup that was purchased from him.

The Pro Modified effort will be driven by Dave Kulik Jr., who has been piloting a 1962 Chevy 7.50 Top Sportsman car. Leverentz mentioned his brother Dave will also get behind the wheel of the 1967 Camaro-bodied Pro Modified eventually.

The Camaro, which came from the G-Force Race Cars shops, will be powered by a 440-style supercharged Mopar Wedge engine of 572 cubic inches. Behind the engine is a Lenco three-speed, and on top will be either a Kobelco or SSI blower. He also mentioned a Hemi engine is in the works, but the team will start the season with the Wedge.

Billy Leverentz will be crew chief on the car, with help from his brother Dave, and Joe Kulik.

The team is sponsored by Oddy’s Automotive Inc. and Kulik Automotive at present. Leverentz added that Jim Salemi and G-Force Race Cars will also be a big help for the team.

Leverentz mentioned he is looking forward to competing in the PMRA, and feels having a car that flies the company flag is an important aspect in his business.

“It seems the Pro Modifieds have been around forever, but they are so expensive to race,” he said. “But I couldn’t pass up this deal with G-Force Race Cars to get into the class.

“I’m glad we’ve gotten involved with the PMRA,” he continued. “It’s important to have a race car running out of the shop.”

The PMRA, www.PMRA.ca, will compete at several drag strips in 2009, including dates at Toronto Motorsports Park in Cayuga, Ontario, starting with the season opener on May 16 and 17, June 13 and 14 and the season-closer on September 19 and 20, at St. Thomas Dragway in Sparta, Ontario on July 11 and 12, and the South-western Ontario track of the Grand Bend Motorplex at the 10th Annual MOPAR Canadian Nationals July 17 to 19 and on September 5 and 6.

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About the Pro Modified Racing Association (PMRA):

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Rick White 2006 Goodguys World Champion "Mr. Consistency" 5.80's galore!!

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THREE DAYS OF NITRO, THUNDER IN THE PIPES AND EXCITEMENT!

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The latest excerpt from Mendy Fry's NitroKitty.com:

"Funny Car Fever was a weekend of firsts for both myself and McCain's Bomb Squad: I had never posted a 5-second elapsed time in a Nitro Funny Car and MCain's '73 Duster had never run in that zone either.

"Imagine the team's collective surprise when we posted back-to-back 5-second clockings today! The first transpired in the opening round of eliminations, and was at the expense of Dennis La Charite and his menacing Back In Black machine. By virtue of that win, as well as our #1 Qualifier status, we earned a bye run in the second round. (Twelve cars answered the bell for a 16-car show - there was bound to be a solo run for us sometime in today's competition.)

"Even though I ran unopposed in the quarter-finals, I was determined to run quick enough to earn lane choice for out semi-final joust. To that end, we clocked another 5, this time a 5.94 at a set-me-back-in-the-seat 241 mph."

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2009 NHRA LODRS Indianapolis Final Qualifying

Drag Racing List - 2009 NHRA LODRS Indianapolis Final Qualifying
Saturday’s final qualifying results and Sunday’s first-round pairings for TAD and TAFC at the 2009 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at O’Reilly Raceway Park, Clermont, Indiana.

2009 IHRA Rockingham Spring Saturday Qualifying

Drag Racing List - 2009 IHRA Rockingham Spring Saturday Qualifying
Final qualifying results from the 2009 IHRA Spring Nationals presented by Advance Auto Parts and Castrol at Rockingham Dragway, Rockingham, North Carolina.

Today's Drag Racing News

Chester Herbert dies at 81; drag-racing pioneer continued to ... Los Angeles Times - CA,USA By Valerie J. Nelson Chester "Chet" Herbert, a drag-racing pioneer who continued to innovate in the sport after polio left him paralyzed from the chest down ... See all stories on this topic

Earwood expects great weather; better fans this weekend Richmond County Daily Journal - Rockingham,NC,USA While Earwood gives a slight nod to NASCAR and its popularity, he knows drag racing is able to give something to its fans and they are unable to get ... See all stories on this topic

Dreaming of drag strips San Mateo Daily Journal - San Mateo,CA,USA By Dana Yates There was a time in California's history when weekends were made for drag racing and the best place to catch a world record in the making was ... See all stories on this topic

Auto-Ron's keeps car buffs' motors running Quad City Times - Davenport,IA,USA He loves people and he is eager to help you get to whatever it is you are trying to accomplish," James Wilson Sr. of Milan, Ill., has been drag racing since ... See all stories on this topic

Obituaries in the news The Associated Press (AP) — Chester "Chet" Herbert, a member of the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame who helped develop an exhaust header that blew smoke away from a ... See all stories on this topic

More Car Club Memories Rod and Custom Magazine - USA The shop would become a popular location as interest in drag racing and improved performance made its way eastward during the 1950's and 1960's. ... See all stories on this topic

1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500 1/4 mile Drag Racing timeslip specs ... Fast 1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500 1/4 mile drag racing videos and timeslips. DragTimes.com - Recent 1/4 Mile... - http://www.dragtimes.com/

Chet Herbert R.I.P.-Other Motorsports-GoTeamsGo Sports Fan Forum By mike honcho Chet Herbert RIP Other Motorsports. GoTeamsGo.com - the ultimate sports forum discussing Chet Herbert RIP. Drag racing pioneer Chet Herbert dies at 81 Apr 23, 10:22 pm ORANGE, Calif. (AP)—Chester "Chet" Herbert, a ... GoTeamsGo Sports Fan Forum - http://www.goteamsgo.com/forum/

Track times fa5 - 8th Generation Honda Civic Forum No2 SI track times? Boosted, Autocross & Sanctioned Drag Racing, 0, 08-30-2006 09:50 PM. Finally! Track times for Exit91Civic! Exit91Civic, Autocross & Sanctioned Drag Racing, 9, 08-28-2006 07:02 PM ... 8th Generation Honda Civic Forum - http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/

Middle Tennessee Racing Scene: Beech Bend Dragstrip Setup: Fun ... By . NHRA drag racing is on the agenda for Sunday (26th). Gates open at 11:00 am. Eliminations will get underway after the 2nd punch session. General admission is $10 with kids 12 and under free with an adult. (4/24/2009). Labels: Beech Bend ... Middle Tennessee Racing Scene - http://www.middletnracingscene.com/

An old pro at 20, Braun is the latest Roush protégé - Kansas City Star ... Denny Hamlin (NASCAR&#8217;s Sprint Cup), Robert Kubica (Formula One), Dan Clark (Champ Car) and drivers from drag racing and USAC midgets.</p><p>&#8220;I&#8217;ve always wanted to be in NASCAR,&#8221; said Braun, who also made five ... Kansas City Star: Motorsports - http://www.kansascity.com/sports/motorsports/index.xml

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2009 IHRA Rockingham Spring Friday Qualifying

Drag Racing List - 2009 IHRA Rockingham Spring Friday Qualifying
Day one results after qualifying for the IHRA Spring Nationals presented by Advance Auto Parts and Castrol at Rockingham Dragway, Rockingham, North Carolina.

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2009 NHRA LODRS Indianapolis Friday Qualifying

Drag Racing List - 2009 NHRA LODRS Indianapolis Friday Qualifying
Friday’s qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at O’Reilly Raceway Park, Clermont, Indiana.

2009 NHRA LODRS Great Bend Friday Qualifying

Drag Racing List - 2009 NHRA LODRS Great Bend Friday Qualifying
Friday's qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division event at SRCA Dragstrip, Great Bend, Kansas.

Today's Drag Racing News

Drag racing's best will assemble at Gateway Belleville News Democrat - IL, USA Gateway International Raceway in Madison will host the NHRA/O'Reilly Midwest Nationals on May 1-3, featuring some of the biggest names in drag racing. ... See all stories on this topic

Fresh and new The Spokesman Review - Spokane,WA,USA Coming on the heels of the ASA event will be an NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series stop June 12-14. This will mark the first time that the NHRA has held an ... See all stories on this topic

Life in the Turn Lane: Drag racing pioneer Chet Herbert passes away By David Poole Chet Herbert is survived by his wife, Leanne; his son, Doug; two daughters, Heather Herbert-Binetti and Tracey Drage, and a sister Doris, who as editor of Drag News, was also inducted into the Drag Racing Hall of Fame in 1993. ... Life in the Turn Lane - http://turn-lane.blogspot.com/

Stoked News » Blog Archive » Automobile Drag Racing - Drag racing ... By admin Chester "Chet" Herbert, a member of the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame who helped develop an exhaust header that blew smoke away from a dragster's rear tires to improve traction, died Thursday. He was 81. ... Stoked News - http://www.stokednews.com/

Went to the track again. - 8th Generation Honda Civic Forum By Asif22 need some track help, bigmsi, California South, 2, 07-06-2008 03:17 AM. Want to track my stock Si, what mods/advice i need my fellow track junkies? AznSupastar, Autocross & Sanctioned Drag Racing, 16, 12-24-2006 04:08 PM ... 8th Generation Honda Civic Forum - http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/

IHRA Pro-Am Tour The facility has long stood as a staple for IHRA drag racing in Ohio and will house some of the best racers in the Division in May. This 2 race weekend follows the value based message of IHRA Sportsman drag racing offering 2 races for ... IHRA Motorsports - http://www.ihra.com/

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PMRA welcomes return of Bear's Performance Products in 2009

PMRA welcomes return of Bear’s Performance Products in 2009

Premier racing supplier will be posting Consistent Qualifier Bonus in Pro Modified Racing Association Tour

OLDCASTLE, ONTARIO (April 23) – One of the top parts manufacturers in the sport of drag racing is returning to the Pro Modified Racing Association for 2009 as a special award sponsor.

Bear's Performance Products will be the posting Consistent Qualifier Bonus award at each PMRA event.

“We’re pleased to be a part of the PMRA once again,” stated Kevin Zimmer, Marketing Manager of Bear's Performance Products. “The series has continued to grow and is an important part in today’s drag racing.”

Bear's Performance Products is a supplier and manufacturer of premium chassis, suspension, and driveline components. It has been serving racers and hot rodders since 1981. With locations in Ontario and Berkley, Michigan it is able to provide excellent customer service throughout North America.

“When we founded the PMRA, Bear’s was the first sponsor in the series,” commented PMRA Director of Operations Bruce Mehlenbacher. “We are very pleased that Bear’s has maintained its faith in the PMRA over the years, and their involvement helps keep the momentum going.”

For more information regarding Bear’s Performance Products, go to www.bearsperformanceproducts.com

The PMRA, www.PMRA.ca, will compete at several drag strips in 2009, including dates at Toronto Motorsports Park in Cayuga, Ontario, starting with the season opener on May 16 and 17, June 13 and 14 and the season-closer on September 19 and 20, at St. Thomas Dragway in Sparta, Ontario on July 11 and 12, and the South-western Ontario track of the Grand Bend Motorplex at the 10th Annual MOPAR Canadian Nationals July 17 to 19 and on September 5 and 6.

Several of the PMRA events will be run in conjunction with the Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts, www.Quick32.ca, offering fans a great show of drag racing.

For more information, contact Bruce F. Mehlenbacher Bruce@PMRA.ca

About the Pro Modified Racing Association (PMRA):

The Pro Modified Racing Association, www.PMRA.ca, was organized late in 2004, started racing operations in 2005, and is entering its fifth year of operation in 2009. The PMRA is a self-governing organization with input from its teams, and adheres to the technical and safety rules as outlined by the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) and the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA). The series has event venues in Ontario, Quebec, and New York State.

Cars in the PMRA capture the true spirit of hot rodding, and the class is one of drag racing’s most exciting and colorful classes, offering a diverse group of race cars with different types of 2,500-horsepower supercharged, nitrous powered and turbocharged engines.

Combining classic body styles and modern equipment, constructors are permitted, within established rules and parameters, to modify and enhance the cars in both appearance and performance. The cars are fuelled by gasoline or methanol, propelling them down the quarter-mile in low six-second times at over 200 miles per hour. The PMRA provides drag race fans the opportunity to see, hear, and experience the popular Pro Modifieds, known as "the world's fastest door slammers".

Photo Credit: Mike Goodwin - www.mgdigital.ca

Today's Drag Racing News

Students with Arnold R. Burton Drag Racing team gear up for field trip WDBJ7.com - Roanoke,VA,USA The students that are part of the Arnold R. Burton Drag Racing team are getting ready for a field trip. But it isn't any ordinary trip. ... See all stories on this topic

PMRA Welcomes Return of Bear's Performance Products in 2009 WhoWon.com - Lincoln,NE,USA by Bruce F. Mehlenbacher OLDCASTLE, Ontario, -- One of the top parts manufacturers in the sport of drag racing is returning to the Pro Modified Racing ... See all stories on this topic

Autoracing1 (subscription) Moroso track resurrected into Palm Beach Int'l Raceway Autoracing1 (subscription) - Hamilton,NJ,USA I have never been the biggest fan of drag racing because I just find more challenge in turning left and right. However, I have always appreciated the sheer ... See all stories on this topic

How We Drive, the Blog of Tom Vanderbilt's Traffic » Blog Archive ... By Tom Vanderbilt Drag Racing. Just for kicks — though also an interesting period piece of suburbia, with relatively few cars in each driveway, etc. I somehow imagine this as a Fountains of Wayne or Weezer video, or some such. ... How We Drive, the Blog of Tom... - http://www.howwedrive.com/

Sheik Pours Millions into Drag Racing - CarDomain Blog By Rob Einaudi This year, 22-year-old Sheik Khalid bin Hamad Al-Thani of Qatar has invested $10 million into the Al-Anabi team of Alan Johnson. It's been great for the sport, which has been hit hard by the recession. The team is competitive, too. CarDomain Blog - http://blog.cardomain.com/

Georgia Drag Racing News: Atlanta Motor Speedway NEWS & NOTES ... By David 1/8th mile heads up drag racing (just like Friday Night Drags) ALL MAKES AND MODELS ARE WELCOME! Grudge Races! Class Races! Gambler's Race! Plus – Hotlanta Mopar Challenge presented by Mopar Collector's Guide Drag Garage Opens at 10am. ... Georgia Drag Racing News - http://gdrn.blogspot.com/

Photos: 2009 RS*R Scion tC - Drag Racing Scion tC ... By admin 2009 RS*R Scion tC (Drag Racing Scion tC) Photos. ... 2009 RS*R Scion tC (Drag Racing Scion tC) - Hi-res. Images · 2009 RS*R Scion tC. 2008 RS*R Scion tC (Drag Racing Scion tC) - Hi-res. Images · 2008-rs-r-scion-tc (2) ... JapaneseSportCars.com - http://www.japanesesportcars.com/

The angels have been drag racing.... on Flickr - Photo Sharing! By nobody@flickr.com (*Mamarazzi* (Sonya)) To me that looks like tire tracks across the sky. But maybe I've seen the Cars movie one too many times. Uploads from *Mamarazzi* (Sonya) - http://www.flickr.com/photos/sonyamartin/

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