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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA (May 1, 2008) - The Pro Modified Racing Association is honored to announce the sponsorship support from one of motorsport’s icons.
Crane Cams, one of the largest and most innovative manufacturers of engine camshafts, valve train components, and electrical items, will be supplying contingency sponsorship for the winner at each of the 2008 PMRA events.
“To get Crane involved with the PMRA is very important and gratifying for us,” said PMRA Director of Operations Bruce Mehlenbacher. “It shows that the PMRA has reached a level where major aftermarket firms such as Crane believe in our series.”
Based in Florida since 1953, Crane was founded by hot rodder and machinist Harvey Crane, with an emphasis on quality and reliability.
By 1960 Crane was producing products for a host of drag racing applications. Drag racing legend Pete Robinson won the 1961 NHRA Nationals in a Crane-equipped dragster, and soon the little shop in Florida began expanding.
The company, producing cams and related parts for a wide variety of race and street applications, grew to its present size, with a 160,000 square foot facility at Daytona Beach. Along with building OEM and private label equipment, Crane supplies automotive electronic components, and parts for the motorcycle, marine, and aviation industry.
The recipient of the first Crane Cams - Event Winner Contingency Award will be decided as the PMRA gets under way May 17-18 for the Third Annual Victoria Day Weekend - PMRA Challenge at Toronto Motorsports Park in Cayuga, Ontario.
The PMRA will compete at several drag strips in 2008, including two dates at Toronto Motorsports Park in Cayuga, Ontario, May 17 and 18, and June 28, New York International Raceway Park on June 7 and Dunn Tire Raceway Park on July 26 in New York State, Sanair in Quebec on August 16, and a season-closer at the Southwestern Ontario track of the Grand Bend Motorplex on August 30 and 31.
For more information, contact Bruce F. Mehlenbacher [email protected]
About Crane Cams:
Crane Cams, founded in 1953, will celebrate their 55th anniversary in 2008. Located in Daytona Beach, FL, Crane Cams name is recognized throughout the racing industry for the high quality, precision products that are designed to withstand the rigors of competition and out perform their competitors. Crane Cams products are found in every form of professional and sportsman level of motorsports racing with both Engine Builders and Racing Teams. These products produce the kind of horsepower, torque, throttle response and absolute reliability that for over 50 years has made Crane Cams one of the performance industry’s cornerstone companies.
Crane Cams manufactures camshafts, valve-train components and electrical products for not only the racing industry but also for marine, motorcycle and general aviation engines. For more information, visit CraneCams
About the Pro Modified Racing Association (PMRA):
The Pro Modified Racing Association, Pro Modified Racing Association, was organized late in 2004, started racing operations in 2005, and is entering its fourth year of operation. 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.
No Pro Modified team has dominated in the history of PMRA events. In 2005, 2006, and 2007, each event was topped off with a different winner, and 2006 Grand Bend Motorplex winner Joe Boniferro became the first repeat winner in series history, winning the 2007 Grand Bend race.
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".
Aftermarket icon joins PMRA with Event Contingency Award
Crane Cams posts event winner prize at each race
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA (May 1, 2008) - The Pro Modified Racing Association is honored to announce the sponsorship support from one of motorsport’s icons.
Crane Cams, one of the largest and most innovative manufacturers of engine camshafts, valve train components, and electrical items, will be supplying contingency sponsorship for the winner at each of the 2008 PMRA events.
“To get Crane involved with the PMRA is very important and gratifying for us,” said PMRA Director of Operations Bruce Mehlenbacher. “It shows that the PMRA has reached a level where major aftermarket firms such as Crane believe in our series.”
Based in Florida since 1953, Crane was founded by hot rodder and machinist Harvey Crane, with an emphasis on quality and reliability.
By 1960 Crane was producing products for a host of drag racing applications. Drag racing legend Pete Robinson won the 1961 NHRA Nationals in a Crane-equipped dragster, and soon the little shop in Florida began expanding.
The company, producing cams and related parts for a wide variety of race and street applications, grew to its present size, with a 160,000 square foot facility at Daytona Beach. Along with building OEM and private label equipment, Crane supplies automotive electronic components, and parts for the motorcycle, marine, and aviation industry.
The recipient of the first Crane Cams - Event Winner Contingency Award will be decided as the PMRA gets under way May 17-18 for the Third Annual Victoria Day Weekend - PMRA Challenge at Toronto Motorsports Park in Cayuga, Ontario.
The PMRA will compete at several drag strips in 2008, including two dates at Toronto Motorsports Park in Cayuga, Ontario, May 17 and 18, and June 28, New York International Raceway Park on June 7 and Dunn Tire Raceway Park on July 26 in New York State, Sanair in Quebec on August 16, and a season-closer at the Southwestern Ontario track of the Grand Bend Motorplex on August 30 and 31.
For more information, contact Bruce F. Mehlenbacher [email protected]
About Crane Cams:
Crane Cams, founded in 1953, will celebrate their 55th anniversary in 2008. Located in Daytona Beach, FL, Crane Cams name is recognized throughout the racing industry for the high quality, precision products that are designed to withstand the rigors of competition and out perform their competitors. Crane Cams products are found in every form of professional and sportsman level of motorsports racing with both Engine Builders and Racing Teams. These products produce the kind of horsepower, torque, throttle response and absolute reliability that for over 50 years has made Crane Cams one of the performance industry’s cornerstone companies.
Crane Cams manufactures camshafts, valve-train components and electrical products for not only the racing industry but also for marine, motorcycle and general aviation engines. For more information, visit CraneCams
About the Pro Modified Racing Association (PMRA):
The Pro Modified Racing Association, Pro Modified Racing Association, was organized late in 2004, started racing operations in 2005, and is entering its fourth year of operation. 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.
No Pro Modified team has dominated in the history of PMRA events. In 2005, 2006, and 2007, each event was topped off with a different winner, and 2006 Grand Bend Motorplex winner Joe Boniferro became the first repeat winner in series history, winning the 2007 Grand Bend race.
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".
