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CAYUGA, ONTARIO (June 10, 2007) – Racing in its own series, the wild and ferocious Super Street Outlaw 10.5 cars will be part of the action when the Pro Modified Racing Association returns to Toronto Motorsports Park in Cayuga, Ontario Saturday, June 16, in the second in the five-race 2007 PMRA tour.
The Kohler Road drag strip will be host to the Third Annual KC Auto Family Day Spectacular - PMRA Challenge presented by Paul Wolf Electric & Lighting Supply Inc., Sylvania and Independent Electrical Distributors.
Since its inception about 12 years ago, Super Street Outlaw class drag racing, also known as 10.5 -inch tire racing, has grown tremendously. With a basic platform revolving around a stock- bodied muscle car and stock-style front suspension, the class is restricted to a 10.5-inch wide rear slick, and all entries must run mufflers to maintain some roots to their street driven origin.
But after that, all bets are off.
Any powerplant, with any power additive is allowed. With the engines, anything goes, including big blocks with naturally aspirated combos, nitrous oxide injection, roots or centrifugal superchargers, and the latest craze…twin turbochargers. These high-tech machines are capable of six-second elapsed times at over 200 mph.
The class has gained in popularity as fans watch these 2000 horsepower machines cope with the 10.5-inch rear tires.
Every weekend at tracks across North America the bar on times and this group of hardcore racers continually raises speeds and lowers times. The teams display the talents of local drivers in this up-and-coming class.
Some of the entries will include:
Sal Cammisuli, Markham, Ontario - 1972 Chevrolet Camaro Big-block Nitrous
John Carinci, Woodbridge, Ontario - 1970 Chrysler Barracuda Big-block Hemi
Ricky Carlos, Georgetown, Ontario - 1989 Ford Mustang Big-block Nitrous
Gino Cavaliere, Brampton, Ontario - 2003 Ford Mustang Small-block Nitrous
Gino Cavaliere, Brampton, Ontario - 1983 Ford Mustang Small-block Single Turbo
Joe Colavita, Bolton, Ontario - 1988 Pontiac Firebird Big-block Nitrous
Luis Custodio, Ajax, Ontario - 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Big-block Nitrous
Rock Dilecce, Woodbridge, Ontario - 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Brad Anderson Hemi
Steve Lazzaro, King City, Ontario - 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Small-block Twin Turbo
Joe Medeiros, Mississauga, Ontario – 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Big-block Nitrous
Ernie Pompilio, Maple, Ontario - 1967 Ford Mustang Big-block Twin Turbo
Rick Rosella, Woodbridge, Ontario - 2003 Ford Mustang Small-block Twin Turbo
Mike Yedgarian, King City, Ontario - 2002 Pontiac Firebird Big-block Procharger
Headlining the event will be the popular Pro Modifieds of the Pro Modified Racing Association, with speeds of over 225 miles per hour on the quarter-mile track. Also on hand will be a jet-powered ambulance, wheelstanders, and a large fireworks display.
Also joining the PMRA at Toronto Motorsports Park will be the CAN-AM Stock/Super Stock Series. This popular grass-roots drag series that features competitors from Ontario and Michigan, was formed in 1996, and continues to grow each season.
The race will be the second in the five-race 2007 PMRA tour, and organizers are very pleased to have the Toronto-based Paul Wolf Electric & Lighting Supply Inc., along with Sylvania and Independent Electrical Distributors as part of the event.
The PMRA series expects to see the return of series regulars and principals in the 2007-Point Series sponsored by Wix Filtration Products, Valvoline, a division of Ashland Inc., Uni-Select, and Moen Incorporated.
Sam Andreacchi, Matt Guenther, Gary Irving, Ike Maier, Gary Mater, John Russo and Scotty Wildgust all started their PMRA career on the Kohler Road quarter-mile strip at the first event on Victoria Day weekend. Established PMRA teams including Bruce Boland, Dave Earhart, Rob Laperriere, Joe Lilienthal, Mark Mitchell, Larry Sinke, and 2006 Champions Kasey Janzen and Joe Boniferro are all expected to return.
“We should see a few teams out for the first time this year,” added Mehlenbacher, referring to Ralph Andreacchi, Jerry Bowles, Joe Caruso and Mike Cusimano's "Midlife Crisis", Tony Pontieri driving for Rob Sporring, and Mike Stawicki from Medina, New York driving the G-Force Race Cars 1967 Camaro.
Qualifying for the Third Annual KC Auto Family Day Spectacular - PMRA Challenge presented by Paul Wolf Electric & Lighting Supply Inc., Sylvania and Independent Electrical Distributors will begin Saturday afternoon with the eight quickest teams returning for the final eliminations under the lights on Saturday night at Toronto Motorsports Park.
For information contact Toronto Motorsports Park call (905) 772-0303 or visit online at Welcome to Canada's Newest Racing Facility - Toronto Motorsports Park
Now in its third year of operation, The Pro Modified Racing Association (PMRA), Pro Modified Racing Association, has enjoyed strong fan popularity and will present some of the best in Pro Modified racing for 2007.
The PMRA will travel to several drag strips in 2007, including two dates at Toronto Motorsports Park, Lancaster Raceway Park in New York State, Sanair in Quebec, and the Southwestern Ontario track of Grand Bend Motorplex.
In 2006, the tour was a great success, and during the past two seasons of the PMRA, each event finished with a different winner. Joe Boniferro and Kasey Janzen tied in points last year and were crowned co-champions over the other Ontario, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, and Pennsylvania teams. Wix Filtration Products, Valvoline, a division of Ashland Inc., Uni-Select, and Moen Incorporated will sponsor the PMRA point series in 2007.
For more information, contact Bruce F. Mehlenbacher [email protected]
About the Pro Modified Racing Association (PMRA):
The Pro Modified Racing Association started late in 2004 and is entering its third year of operation. The PMRA is a self-governing organization, with technical and safety rules as outlined by the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) and the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA). Cars in the PMRA capture the true spirit of hot rodding, and the class is one of drag racing’s most exciting and volatile classes, offering a diverse group of racecars with different types of 2,000-horsepower 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: Mark Ackert - DragRaceCanada.com presented by Eaton Cutler-Hammer, Mopar and Castrol
Super Street Outlaw 10.5 cars join PMRA action at Cayuga
Toronto Motorsports Park hosts Pro Modified Racing Association
CAYUGA, ONTARIO (June 10, 2007) – Racing in its own series, the wild and ferocious Super Street Outlaw 10.5 cars will be part of the action when the Pro Modified Racing Association returns to Toronto Motorsports Park in Cayuga, Ontario Saturday, June 16, in the second in the five-race 2007 PMRA tour.
The Kohler Road drag strip will be host to the Third Annual KC Auto Family Day Spectacular - PMRA Challenge presented by Paul Wolf Electric & Lighting Supply Inc., Sylvania and Independent Electrical Distributors.
Since its inception about 12 years ago, Super Street Outlaw class drag racing, also known as 10.5 -inch tire racing, has grown tremendously. With a basic platform revolving around a stock- bodied muscle car and stock-style front suspension, the class is restricted to a 10.5-inch wide rear slick, and all entries must run mufflers to maintain some roots to their street driven origin.
But after that, all bets are off.
Any powerplant, with any power additive is allowed. With the engines, anything goes, including big blocks with naturally aspirated combos, nitrous oxide injection, roots or centrifugal superchargers, and the latest craze…twin turbochargers. These high-tech machines are capable of six-second elapsed times at over 200 mph.
The class has gained in popularity as fans watch these 2000 horsepower machines cope with the 10.5-inch rear tires.
Every weekend at tracks across North America the bar on times and this group of hardcore racers continually raises speeds and lowers times. The teams display the talents of local drivers in this up-and-coming class.
Some of the entries will include:
Sal Cammisuli, Markham, Ontario - 1972 Chevrolet Camaro Big-block Nitrous
John Carinci, Woodbridge, Ontario - 1970 Chrysler Barracuda Big-block Hemi
Ricky Carlos, Georgetown, Ontario - 1989 Ford Mustang Big-block Nitrous
Gino Cavaliere, Brampton, Ontario - 2003 Ford Mustang Small-block Nitrous
Gino Cavaliere, Brampton, Ontario - 1983 Ford Mustang Small-block Single Turbo
Joe Colavita, Bolton, Ontario - 1988 Pontiac Firebird Big-block Nitrous
Luis Custodio, Ajax, Ontario - 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Big-block Nitrous
Rock Dilecce, Woodbridge, Ontario - 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Brad Anderson Hemi
Steve Lazzaro, King City, Ontario - 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Small-block Twin Turbo
Joe Medeiros, Mississauga, Ontario – 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Big-block Nitrous
Ernie Pompilio, Maple, Ontario - 1967 Ford Mustang Big-block Twin Turbo
Rick Rosella, Woodbridge, Ontario - 2003 Ford Mustang Small-block Twin Turbo
Mike Yedgarian, King City, Ontario - 2002 Pontiac Firebird Big-block Procharger
Headlining the event will be the popular Pro Modifieds of the Pro Modified Racing Association, with speeds of over 225 miles per hour on the quarter-mile track. Also on hand will be a jet-powered ambulance, wheelstanders, and a large fireworks display.
Also joining the PMRA at Toronto Motorsports Park will be the CAN-AM Stock/Super Stock Series. This popular grass-roots drag series that features competitors from Ontario and Michigan, was formed in 1996, and continues to grow each season.
The race will be the second in the five-race 2007 PMRA tour, and organizers are very pleased to have the Toronto-based Paul Wolf Electric & Lighting Supply Inc., along with Sylvania and Independent Electrical Distributors as part of the event.
The PMRA series expects to see the return of series regulars and principals in the 2007-Point Series sponsored by Wix Filtration Products, Valvoline, a division of Ashland Inc., Uni-Select, and Moen Incorporated.
Sam Andreacchi, Matt Guenther, Gary Irving, Ike Maier, Gary Mater, John Russo and Scotty Wildgust all started their PMRA career on the Kohler Road quarter-mile strip at the first event on Victoria Day weekend. Established PMRA teams including Bruce Boland, Dave Earhart, Rob Laperriere, Joe Lilienthal, Mark Mitchell, Larry Sinke, and 2006 Champions Kasey Janzen and Joe Boniferro are all expected to return.
“We should see a few teams out for the first time this year,” added Mehlenbacher, referring to Ralph Andreacchi, Jerry Bowles, Joe Caruso and Mike Cusimano's "Midlife Crisis", Tony Pontieri driving for Rob Sporring, and Mike Stawicki from Medina, New York driving the G-Force Race Cars 1967 Camaro.
Qualifying for the Third Annual KC Auto Family Day Spectacular - PMRA Challenge presented by Paul Wolf Electric & Lighting Supply Inc., Sylvania and Independent Electrical Distributors will begin Saturday afternoon with the eight quickest teams returning for the final eliminations under the lights on Saturday night at Toronto Motorsports Park.
For information contact Toronto Motorsports Park call (905) 772-0303 or visit online at Welcome to Canada's Newest Racing Facility - Toronto Motorsports Park
Now in its third year of operation, The Pro Modified Racing Association (PMRA), Pro Modified Racing Association, has enjoyed strong fan popularity and will present some of the best in Pro Modified racing for 2007.
The PMRA will travel to several drag strips in 2007, including two dates at Toronto Motorsports Park, Lancaster Raceway Park in New York State, Sanair in Quebec, and the Southwestern Ontario track of Grand Bend Motorplex.
In 2006, the tour was a great success, and during the past two seasons of the PMRA, each event finished with a different winner. Joe Boniferro and Kasey Janzen tied in points last year and were crowned co-champions over the other Ontario, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, and Pennsylvania teams. Wix Filtration Products, Valvoline, a division of Ashland Inc., Uni-Select, and Moen Incorporated will sponsor the PMRA point series in 2007.
For more information, contact Bruce F. Mehlenbacher [email protected]
About the Pro Modified Racing Association (PMRA):
The Pro Modified Racing Association started late in 2004 and is entering its third year of operation. The PMRA is a self-governing organization, with technical and safety rules as outlined by the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) and the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA). Cars in the PMRA capture the true spirit of hot rodding, and the class is one of drag racing’s most exciting and volatile classes, offering a diverse group of racecars with different types of 2,000-horsepower 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: Mark Ackert - DragRaceCanada.com presented by Eaton Cutler-Hammer, Mopar and Castrol
