[coverattach=1]Auto parts giant returns to drag race series with multi-year sponsorship
LISTOWEL, ONTARIO (February 12, 2010) – The Quick 32 Sportsman Series is pleased to announce the primary sponsor involvement of NAPA Auto Parts in this popular six-race drag racing series.
NAPA Auto Parts was the title sponsor for the Series in its inaugural year of 2009, and will be on board once again for a multi-year agreement.
“The Quick 32 Sportsman Series has proven itself to be a popular race series,” noted Tim MacDonald, President and CEO of Ideal Supply based in Listowel, Ontario, and the largest NAPA Associate in Canada. “We appreciate the work that is done by so many to create a strong racing program for the Series and are excited to be part of the upcoming season. Ideal Supply and NAPA Auto Parts want to partner with the teams and do what we can to help grow racing.”
“Many of our customers and employees are avid race fans,” MacDonald continued, “and we are more than happy to help create and support a strong racing community.”
NAPA is a North American leader in the distribution and marketing of auto parts to the trade and DIY (do it yourself) community, with over 600 stores in Canada. The NAPA brand is known for quality and as “the Right Brand for the Job.”
“We are very pleased to have NAPA Auto Parts back with us for this coming season, and on into the future,” said Quick 32 Sportsman Series Director of Operations Bruce Mehlenbacher. “Their commitment to drag racing is instrumental in the building of this popular series, and we look forward to working with them.”
As in 2009, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series will benefit with NAPA’s support for the Quick 32 Sportsman Series teams, with the top five teams receiving cash awards at the end of the season Championship Point Award Series.
The Quick 32 Sportsman Series six-race 2010 schedule will begin May 21-23 for the Victoria Day Weekend race on the Cayuga Dragway at Toronto Motorsports Park with the Pro Modified Racing Association (PMRA), Pro Modified Racing Association
For more information contact Bruce F. Mehlenbacher at [email protected]
About the Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts:
The Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, of drag racing was started early in 2009 as an alternative for high-horsepower Sportsman-class teams to compete on a regular basis, and will continue in 2010 for its second full season.
In 2010 the Quick 32 Sportsman Series will compete at Toronto Motorsports Park in Cayuga, Ontario and the South-western Ontario track of the Grand Bend Motorplex.
With 32-car qualified fields comprised of the 16 quickest open wheeled cars (Top Dragster) and the 16 quickest door cars (Top Sportsman), the Quick 32 Sportsman Series featured the best in ET-style, dial-in drag racing, competing on a Sportsman ladder and pit door-slammers against dragsters in every race day final.
Competitors in this Ontario-based Series must comply with the IHRA Top Dragster and Top Sportsman Safety rules and regulations, and the maximum dial-in will be 7.95 seconds for the quarter-mile.
This new venture provided $3000 to win for each event and $5000 for the annual Championship Point Award Series Champion, payouts very popular with competitors and will provide large fields of race cars.
The Quick 32 Sportsman Series is committed in providing a professional atmosphere for its teams. It will also provide solid media and logistic support to ensure it becomes one of the most popular drag race series running Top Sportsman and Top Dragster race cars.
The Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts competes several times with the Pro Modified Racing Association (PMRA), Pro Modified Racing Association, as well as selected special events, offering fans a great show of drag racing.
LISTOWEL, ONTARIO (February 12, 2010) – The Quick 32 Sportsman Series is pleased to announce the primary sponsor involvement of NAPA Auto Parts in this popular six-race drag racing series.
NAPA Auto Parts was the title sponsor for the Series in its inaugural year of 2009, and will be on board once again for a multi-year agreement.
“The Quick 32 Sportsman Series has proven itself to be a popular race series,” noted Tim MacDonald, President and CEO of Ideal Supply based in Listowel, Ontario, and the largest NAPA Associate in Canada. “We appreciate the work that is done by so many to create a strong racing program for the Series and are excited to be part of the upcoming season. Ideal Supply and NAPA Auto Parts want to partner with the teams and do what we can to help grow racing.”
“Many of our customers and employees are avid race fans,” MacDonald continued, “and we are more than happy to help create and support a strong racing community.”
NAPA is a North American leader in the distribution and marketing of auto parts to the trade and DIY (do it yourself) community, with over 600 stores in Canada. The NAPA brand is known for quality and as “the Right Brand for the Job.”
“We are very pleased to have NAPA Auto Parts back with us for this coming season, and on into the future,” said Quick 32 Sportsman Series Director of Operations Bruce Mehlenbacher. “Their commitment to drag racing is instrumental in the building of this popular series, and we look forward to working with them.”
As in 2009, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series will benefit with NAPA’s support for the Quick 32 Sportsman Series teams, with the top five teams receiving cash awards at the end of the season Championship Point Award Series.
The Quick 32 Sportsman Series six-race 2010 schedule will begin May 21-23 for the Victoria Day Weekend race on the Cayuga Dragway at Toronto Motorsports Park with the Pro Modified Racing Association (PMRA), Pro Modified Racing Association
For more information contact Bruce F. Mehlenbacher at [email protected]
About the Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts:
The Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, of drag racing was started early in 2009 as an alternative for high-horsepower Sportsman-class teams to compete on a regular basis, and will continue in 2010 for its second full season.
In 2010 the Quick 32 Sportsman Series will compete at Toronto Motorsports Park in Cayuga, Ontario and the South-western Ontario track of the Grand Bend Motorplex.
With 32-car qualified fields comprised of the 16 quickest open wheeled cars (Top Dragster) and the 16 quickest door cars (Top Sportsman), the Quick 32 Sportsman Series featured the best in ET-style, dial-in drag racing, competing on a Sportsman ladder and pit door-slammers against dragsters in every race day final.
Competitors in this Ontario-based Series must comply with the IHRA Top Dragster and Top Sportsman Safety rules and regulations, and the maximum dial-in will be 7.95 seconds for the quarter-mile.
This new venture provided $3000 to win for each event and $5000 for the annual Championship Point Award Series Champion, payouts very popular with competitors and will provide large fields of race cars.
The Quick 32 Sportsman Series is committed in providing a professional atmosphere for its teams. It will also provide solid media and logistic support to ensure it becomes one of the most popular drag race series running Top Sportsman and Top Dragster race cars.
The Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts competes several times with the Pro Modified Racing Association (PMRA), Pro Modified Racing Association, as well as selected special events, offering fans a great show of drag racing.
