Archive for February, 2011
Kopp Motorsports to debut new combination, new sponsors in 2011
Team will compete for the Quick 32 Sportsman Series Championship in Top Dragster
Burlington, ON (February 25, 2011) – As the 2011 season quickly approaches, preparations are in full swing for the Kopp Motorsports drag racing team as it prepares to enter its first full season of competition in the Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts.
The team, led by owner and driver Rick Kopp, will introduce a new major sponsor to the world of drag racing.
“These guys are really excited to be onboard with our program and are looking forward to utilizing every marketing advantage drag racing has to offer.” said Kopp. “Although the sponsorship is completely finalized, an official announcement won’t be made until closer to our first event.”
Also new for the 2011 season is a potent drivetrain upgrade in the 2001 Mike Bos built dragster.
Leaf Racewear continues to play vital role in drag racing safety
PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and Pro Bike & Sled Series Safety Team well equipped for an emergency
LONDON, ONTARIO (February 22, 2011) – Safety is paramount in the operation of the Pro Modified Racing Association, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the Pro Bike & Sled Series, and Leaf Racewear & Safety Equipment plays a vital role in this important aspect as the preferred safety equipment supplier of the three drag racing series Safety Initiative Program.
“Our Fire and Rescue Team have an important job to do at our race events,” explained Bruce Mehlenbacher, Director of Operations for the PMRA, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the Pro Bike & Sled Series. “We are very grateful to Leaf Racewear, who provides us with the best in protection for this integral part of putting on a race.”
New Pro Bike & Sled Series to participate with PMRA and Quick 32 Sportsman Series in 2011
Wiseco Performance Products presenting sponsor for new Series featuring motorcycle and snowmobile drag racing action
CAYUGA, ONTARIO (February 18, 2011) – This new drag racing series will provide a venue for motorcycle and snowmobile racers to compete on a professional and well-organized level, and showcase the popularity of these racing machines.
For the 2011 season, the PBSS has scheduled six events, with a substantial payout for each event winner, along with prize money for the yearly championship.
“We are excited about the addition of the PBSS that will participate with the PMRA and Quick 32 Sportsman Series,” stated Bruce Mehlenbacher, Director of Operations for the Pro Bike & Sled Series, the PMRA and the Quick 32 Sportsman Series.
“The PBSS will enhance the already popular PMRA and Quick 32 Sportsman Series programs, and provide race fans with a bigger and more rounded-out show of racing.
Patio Passport returns with racer incentives for Quick 32 Sportsman Series and PMRA 2011 season
Drag race series to receive contingency and championship points awards
WOODBRIDGE, ONTARIO (February 16, 2011) – Patio Passport will return to the Quick 32 Sportsman Series for 2011, offering special bonus awards in the Championship Points Award Series.
Patio Passport is also involved with the companion drag race series, the Pro Modified Racing Association in providing awards for the PMRA’s Championship Point Award Series.
“We are very pleased Patio Passport has returned to the Quick 32 Sportsman Series and the PMRA for the upcoming season,” said Bruce Mehlenbacher, Director of Operations for both of the popular racing venues. “With the valuable help of Paul Delicata we have been able to offer our competitors another aspect in our racing.”
Patio Passport’s Delicata, a former drag racer himself, not only provides awards to both series, he is heavily involved in the sport as a team owner with one of the Quick 32 Sportsman Series entries.
B&W Racing back with rebuilt Top Sportsman for 2011 Quick 32 Sportsman Series
Big-block powered Dodge Daytona Top Sportsman gets transmission and chassis updates
WATERDOWN, ONTARIO (February 9, 2011) – The car may look the same when it takes to the drag strip in Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts competition this year, but the underneath of the B&W Racing Patio Passport 1994 Dodge Daytona is entirely new.
“The car will look the same,” said owner/driver Mike Wagg, but there will be all the difference under the car.”
After a racing incident last year, Wagg and fellow owners Dave Bell and Paul Delicata decided to rebuild the chassis of the Top Sportsman entry, and Wagg added the car is just about complete.
“We just got the car back,” he said. “It’s now ready for powder-coating the chassis and then getting the body painted.”
