Team Aruba Prepares to Compete in MMPSA Season Opener

UNION, SOUTH CAROLINA — This weekend, the Mountain Motor Pro Stock Association (MMPSA) inaugural race will take place at North Carolina’s Rockingham Dragway to kick off the 2010 MMPSA season. Awaiting the MMPSA season opener is Team Aruba, who is vigorously preparing for the opening race. “We’re excited to return to a quarter-mile track,” says Team Aruba driver, Trevor Eman. “We enjoy the competition on an eighth-mile track, but it’s nice to return to something we’ve done for so long.”

The MMPSA is a new drag racing series, with a proactive attitude towards keeping quarter mile racing alive. Team Aruba plans to run the entire 2010 MMPSA schedule, beginning with the April 10th race at Rockingham Dragway. “We just can’t wait for this weekend, since it’s going to be the inaugural MMPSA race. We hope to see a lot of fans and some great racing!” says Trevor. “The MMPSA has made so much progress in such a short time,” Eman praises. “I think the organization will make a great impression on race fans, race tracks, and all other onlookers in 2010.”

MMPSA Director of Business Development, Tommy Dupree, is also looking forward to the 2010 season opener. “One of the most unique things about the MMPSA is that it crosses all borders,” comments Dupree. “We not only have competitors from the U.S.A., but from our Canadian neighbors to the north and our good friends from Team Aruba. Trevor and Team Aruba are always great competitors and I am looking forward to seeing them in Rockingham.”

The Rockingham Dragway, often referred to as “The Rock”, has a long history of entertaining drag racing fans in an exciting and welcoming environment. “The Rock is always a great place to be. We’re pretty close to the Rockingham Dragway; it is like our home track,” comments Eman. “The people at the facility are nice folks, and we always have a good time there.”

Race spectators are encouraged to stop by the Team Aruba pit area for autograph sessions and to learn more about the island country of Aruba and Autism Speaks. Team Aruba is a proud supporter or Autism Speaks, actively accepting donations for the organization at every race. “This month is Autism Awareness Month, so we encourage anyone who wants to participate in a great cause to stop by our pit area and learn more about autism.”

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