Janis Looking Forward to Homecoming of Sorts at Norwalk

Published June 22, 2011

Courtesy Mike Janis Racing
Photos By Roger Richards (2000)

Elma, NY– The recent performance of Mike Janis and his Eaton Aeroquip Mustang has many in his home area of Western New York looking forward to attending this weekend’s 5th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio.

“Of all the NHRA tracks we run at I would say I’ve raced at Norwalk the most. I’ve been running there for… gosh several decades,” laughed Janis. “Norwalk is the closest national event track for us, just three and a half hours from our shop, Jan-Cen Motorsports in Elma, NY.”

“It’s been a busy week back at the shop. People have been coming in to the shop all week telling us that they have been watching what we have been doing and that they are going to Norwalk to cheer us on. My Mom, sister and brothers are coming along with other family members and friends. It’s going to be a busy weekend in our Pit area,” added Janis.

While Norwalk may be the most familiar track to Janis, outside of a 2000 when Janis took his Weber’s Mustard backed Top Sportsman entry to a quick eight win there, he has never taken a professional win there. He did appear in the final of the last IHRA race at Norwalk in 2006 but failed to take home the prize.

Qualifying for the Get Screened America Pro Mod Challenge for the 5th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals will begin on Friday June 24th at 3:30 PM and 6:00 PM with final qualifying set for Saturday at 10:30 AM. First round of eliminations are set for 1:40 PM. The remainder of eliminations will take place Sunday along with the other NHRA professional categories.

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Mike Janis is proudly sponsored by:

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Jan-Cen Automotive www.jancen.com

Safety Kleen www.safetykleen.com

VP Racing Fuels www.vpracingfuels.com

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LAT Racing Oil www.lubeatech.com

NGK Spark Plugs www.ngk.com

Probell Racing www.probellracing.com

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