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NDRA Pro Doorslammers – All Out to Win and Entertain At Grand Bend Motorplex
Grand Bend, ON – As predicted, Grand Bend Motorplex(GBM) in Grand Bend, ON put on another grand event last weekend (June 15 – 16) as they hosted “Canada’s Biggest All Bike Race Weekend”
Even though Mother Nature dumped whack of precipitation over-night on Saturday, she didn’t dampen the efforts of the GBM track folks or the racers. As soon as the last few drops quit, the crew was hard at it to dry and prep the drag strip. They quickly got the day in gear for the Rocky’s “Harleys by the Beach”, racing and the National Drag Racing Association’s 2nd Pro Doorslammer Series points race.
Race fans enjoyed plenty of thrilling two-wheeler action as bikes of every make full-throttled their way to the top end, with the Top Fuel Harleys producing some “on the edge of your seat” entertainment.
Pegasus Adds a “Touch of Glass” to the NDRA
Cambridge, ON – The National Drag Racing Association (NDRA) proudly introduces Pegasus Glass as one of our valued sponsors.
Since the company was established in 1968, Pegasus Glass has grown to be a leader in the specialty glass manufacturing and distribution industry. They are North America’s number one source of borosilicate specialty glass.
At their 21,000 square foot plant in Cambridge, Pegasus designs and manufactures an array of products including tubing and rod, bottles, custom glass, process glass systems, process piping, lampworking supplies, and sight glass. The company has a worldwide customer base in many industries such as specialty lighting, electronics, aerospace, nuclear, life sciences and military. Their products can be found in laboratories, art studios, architectural elements, and ozone generators, to name only a few.
NDRA Adds 4-Wheel Entertainment at Canada’s Biggest Bike Bash!
Grand Bend, ON – Grand Bend Motorplex in Grand Bend, ON is going to be invaded by motorcycle enthusiasts and racers of every level on the weekend of June 15 – 16 at “Canada’s Biggest All Bike Race Weekend”! The event will attract both road course and drag strip bike race fans.
During the weekend, the road course will feature SOAR (Southern Ontario Association of Racing) race classes from beginners to Pros maneuvering the bends and twisting the throttle down the back stretch – with the Superbikes peaking at speeds around 250 km/h. As well, the “Hully Gully Summer Sizzler All Makes Bike Drags” will treat drag race fans to quarter-mile action and the ultra-power thrillers, Nitro Harleys will run their qualifying trials for their Sunday race.
Trackless Vehicles Limited Steps Up Support for NDRA Series in 2013
Courtland, ON – The National Drag Racing Association (NDRA) is proud to have Trackless Vehicles Limited of Courtland, ON in their sponsor family.
Trackless Vehicles owner and President, Doug Cadman is no stranger to drag racing. Doug has been racing since 1975. A few years ago, he purchased and restored the legendary Chi-Town Hustler, then built an exact duplicate of it to race. The original fan favourite, 1973 Dodge Charger of days past is kept pristine in the Cadman Drag Racing Collection in Courtland Ontario. The new 3,000 hp tribute car thrills spectators whenever Cadman lines the nostalgia nitro funny car up at Fast Entertainment Inc. presented exhibitions.
Dobbs and Deeks Set the Pace for the New NDRA AFC / Pro Doorslammer 2013 Season
Grand Bend, ON – The first of the four event series for the National Drag Racing Association (NDRA) wound up at Grand Bend Motorplex’s “Spring Blowout” presented by RPM Magazine and Lucas Oil on Sunday with a successful start for 2013.
Saturday’s qualifying resulted in some satisfying numbers for both the NDRA Alcohol Funny Cars presented by Ohsweken Speedway and Pro Doorslammers. Last year’s NDRA AFC champion, Larry Dobbs of Welland, ON took the top qualifying spot with a 5.89 at 246 mph. Dylan Hache of London, ON wheeled in for second position in the battle of the Funny Car “Birds”.
On the Pro Doorslammer side, London, Ontario’s Trevor Deeks and his Comprehensive Mechanical backed 2005 Grand Am finished number one in the qualifying rounds with Jack Brohman chasing him with a close second place in his supercharged Nazca Racing ’69 Camaro.
National Drag Racing Association Brings the Thunder to Grand Bend Motorplex
Grand Bend,ON – The May long weekend of 2012 marked a milestone in Canadian drag racing as the National Drag Racing Association introduced its Alcohol Funny Car Series presented by Ohsweken Speedway. They opened their season at the RPM Magazine/LUCAS OIL present the Rudy Helds Performance Centre “Spring Blowout” at Grand Bend Motorplex with some of the finest TA/FCs in the country; to the sheer delight of the crowds.
Well, they’re back at Grand Bend this weekend (May 18 – 19) for the 2013 RPM Magazine/LUCAS OIL present the “Spring Blowout”! This year, the NDRA is bringing more thundering excitement along with the addition of their Pro Doorslammer teams.
Dave Earhart – A Champion of Canadian Drag Racing
Strathroy, ON – There is no doubt that this weekend’s “Spring Blowout” presented by RPM Magazine and Lucas Oil at Grand Bend Motorplex (Grand Bend, ON) will open a new chapter in Canadian drag racing.
The National Drag Racing Association introduces doorslammers to their entertainment package on Saturday (May 18) and it was all because of Strathroy, Ontario’s Dave Earhart. His passion to give Canadian Pro Mods a “north of the border” race series initiated what is destined to become one of the best in Southern Ontario and all of Canada.
After two successful seasons since Dave lead the Heads Up Racing Association (HURA), he came to a crossroad; trying to balance the demanding organization and marketing of an obviously popular series and his own racing operation … not to mention his busy Earhart Heating & Cooling INC business.
Sousa Concrete Adds Solid Foundation to the NDRA Sponsor Program
Branchton, ON – The National Drag Racing Association (NDRA) proudly introduces Sousa Concrete as another valued sponsor for our 2013 racing season.
Sousa Concrete is a well-established; Ontario family owned and operated business located in Branchton, ON. The company has been serving the construction industry with superior workmanship, day in and day out, with pride for over three decades.
As well as the construction sector, Sousa is a provider of finished concrete solutions for residential and municipality applications.
Shellbourne Fuels Adds High Octane to NDRA’s 2013 Season
Oakville, ON – The National Drag Racing Association just boosted their performance abilities with the recent addition of Shellbourne Fuels to their sponsor team!
Based in Oakville, ON, Shellbourne Fuels is a Canadian manufacturer with 44 years of fuel experience, outstanding quality and service, high integrity, and products that are made in Canada.
The design of their products and the product development process is what has propelled Shellbourne Fuels to the top position for fuel enhancers, worldwide.
All of their finished fuels have ingredients, solvents, carriers & catalysts that are sourced from Canadian manufacturers and assembled in Canada.
Cambridge Concrete Pumping Joins NDRA’s Sponsor Roster
Cambridge, ON – The National Drag Racing Association (NDRA) is proud to introduce Cambridge Concrete Pumping Inc. as another associate sponsor for our 2013 racing season!
Based in Ayr, just south of Cambridge, ON, the company provides concrete pumping and aggregate material placement services for contractors in the Greater Toronto Area and throughout Southwestern Ontario.
Their fleet of mobile concrete pumping trucks is geared to meet the requirements and challenges of any size project from residential foundations or patios to agricultural buildings, commercial and industrial construction and major infrastructure such as bridges, water treatment plants or hydro stations.