PMRA
PMRA AND NEOPMA RENEW RACING PARTNERSHIP AT EMPIRE DRAGWAY FOR 2023
Marks the return of the Quick 32 Sportsman Series and Pro Bike & Sled Series (PBSS)
CAYUGA, ON – The self-governing organizations of the Northeast Outlaw Pro Mod Association (NEOPMA) and the Pro Modified Racing 
Association (PMRA), are excited to announce the renewal of their partnership for the Northeast Outlaw Pro Mod Challenge events at Empire Dragway, in Leicester, NY, for 2023.
“We really enjoy working with John Mazzorana of the NEOPMA and Jerry Scaccia at Empire Dragway and their respective teams. So much so, that this year will mark the return of the Quick 32 Sportsman Series and the Pro Bike & Sled Series (PBSS)” said Bruce Mehlenbacher, Director of Operations for the PMRA.
“We believe the alliance between the NEOPMA and PMRA will result in making the Northeast Pro Mod Challenge at Empire Dragway one of the largest events in the country, with some of fastest Pro Modified fields in northeast” stated John Mazzorana of the NEOPMA. “We hope to have over 30 cars attending, breaking track records and giving fans one of the best shows ever. Empire Dragway is one of the best tracks in North America and, combined with our two associations, it is the perfect formula for an amazing race.”
“It is our intent to assist the events with marketing and public relations, through PMRA on both sides of the border. This should result in sponsor support for the series, the track and our teams, as well as increased spectator and racer attendance,” Mehlenbacher said.
Canada’s Scott Wildgust Victorious at Empire Northeast Outlaw Pro Mod Challenge III
LEICESTER, NY – In a side-by-side final round, Scott Wildgust nosed out Northeast Outlaw Pro Mod Association (NEOPMA) veteran Kevin 
McCurdy to pick up his first-ever NEOPMA win at the Empire Northeast Outlaw Pro Mod Challenge III Saturday night at Empire Dragway. Wildgust recorded a 3.705-second pass at 204.82 MPH in his screw-blown Smokie’s Garage ’67 Mustang to beat McCurdy’s 3.71 at 201.70 for a .006 margin of victory.
“That was probably one of the closest rounds I’ve been on the winning side of in a long time,” said Wildgust, who was making his NEOPMA debut at the series’ fifth race of its 30th anniversary season. “We both had killer lights. Just nipped him in the lights. It was tough to see at night when the win light came on. It was definitely a close race, that’s for sure.”
The Empire Dragway event was somewhat of a home race for Wildgust, who lives across the border in Stratford, Ontario, Canada. Wildgust’s Mark Savage-tuned ’67 Mustang steadily improved through qualifying, ending up with a 3.7323 at 203.62 to edge out Mike “Hollywood” Decker III’s 3.7328 for the No. 4 spot.
Scott Wildgust and the Smokies Garage Race Team to compete at Empire Dragway’s Mid-Summer Mayhem
Large Pro Modified contingent from NEOPMA and PMRA return for round two of eighth-mile action August 5-6
CAYUGA, ON – The Pro Modified entry list continues to grow as this popular class of drag racing returns to Empire Dragway in Leicester NY 
August 5-6 for North East Outlaw Pro Mod Challenge III with cars from the Northeast Outlaw Pro Mod Association (NEOPMA) and the Pro Modified Racing Association (PMRA).
Running in conjunction with the NEOPMA will be PMRA teams which have competed in the Southern Ontario-based series and are making a return.
Southwestern Ontario native Scott Wildgust will be competing in this weekend’s event in the Smokies Garage Race Team entry, the 1967 Mustang Pro Modified owned by Mike Clark. Wildgust, along with Melanie Salemi of Buffalo, NY, and Spencer Hyde of Stratford, ON are former Top Dragster and Top Sportsman drivers who now compete in Pro Modified. Salemi and Hyde competed in the PMRA-associated Quick 32 Sportsman Series and Wildgust was a regular competitor in the PMRA.
Wildgust and his team have attacked the PDRA ranks with gusto, currently sitting eighth. The team also won the NMCA season opener in Bradenton, Florida, and qualified fifth at the Snowbirds event last December.
Empire Dragway’s Mid-Summer Mayhem to feature North East Outlaw Pro Mod Challenge III
Cars from NOPMA and PMRA return for round two of eighth-mile action August 5-6
CAYUGA, ON – Pro Modified racing returns to Empire Dragway in Leicester NY August 5-6 for round two with cars from the Northeast 
Outlaw Pro Mod Association (NEOPMA) and the Pro Modified Racing Association (PMRA).
Running in conjunction with the NEOPMA will be PMRA teams which have competed in the Southern Ontario-based series and are making a return.
Two prominent drivers who competed in the PMRA-sanctioned Quick 32 Sportsman Series are Melanie Salemi and Spencer Hyde.
Based in Buffalo, NY, Salemi drives the Eddie Whelan-owned, Jim and Jon Salemi-prepared Camaro with Melanie Salemi Motorsports.
A former Top Dragster driver, Salemi has become a prominent Pro Modified driver. Melanie currently sits as the PDRA Pro Boost record holder 3.568, 207 mph which she clinched at GALOT Motorsports Park earlier this season. She has held the Pro Boost record three separate times in her career. Not only was Melanie the first female to win in Pro Boost at Rockingham Dragway in 2015 but she comes into this race as the champion of the PDRA Summer Shootout at Virginia Motorsports park earlier this month and has also recorded notable wins at the last 1/4 mile Shakedown at The Summit In 2018 and at the 50th anniversary of the infamous Snowbird Outlaws race for $50,000.00 which was contested this past winter.
John Massingberd Memorial Award The tradition Continues
Harvey Silverthorn and Bruce Biegler Newest Recipients!
TORONTO, ON – The John Massingberd Memorial Award has been presented to two new deserving individuals who represent the same 
commitment, dedication and passion Massingberd conveyed for the sport of auto racing.
The awards were presented at the 7th Annual Motorama Custom Car and Motorsports Expo at the International Centre Toronto to Harvey Silverthorn and Bruce Biegler.
The presentation followed the Raceline Radio Network podcast with Raceline Radio Network anchor Erik Tomas and guest Bruce Mehlenbacher, both Canadian Motorsport Hall of Famers, from The Racing Zone stage at Motorama.
Massingberd, a long-time media personality was instrumental in promoting Canadian motorsport until his passing in December of 2008 after a long and courageous battle with ALS, Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Harvey Silverthorn has dedicated his life to the Power Sports and Automotive motorsport industry. Harvey built Wiseco Piston Canada on 15 years of experience in the motorcycle industry and did an incredible job launching, promoting, and maintaining the company. His passion and commitment was prominent as the face of Wiseco Canada for over 35 years.
Raceline Radio Network 30th Anniversary Celebrations Continue at Motorama Custom Car & Motorsports Expo!
Toronto, Ontario, CA – The Raceline Radio Network, Canada’s National Radio Motorsport Authority, celebrating their 30th Anniversary on 
the air in 2022 is looking very much forward to two appearances at The 7th Annual Motorama Custom Car and Motorsports Expo April 29th through May 1st at the International Centre Toronto, across from Pearson International Airport.
Raceline Radio Network anchor and Canadian Motorsport Hall of Famer Erik Tomas will once again take part in the “Meet the Media” panel on Saturday April 30th from 12 Noon to 1 PM on the Motorama stage.
The “Meet the Media” panel is always a high-energy, animated and entertaining discussion among some of Canadian motorsports’ leading journalists, critics and specialists tackling the current issues and headlines in the sport as they field questions from fans in the audience.
PMRA to be featured on Raceline Radio Network
Tune in January 23 for Pro Modified Racing Association News
CAYUGA, ON – Bruce Mehlenbacher, Director of Operations for the PMRA (Pro Modified Racing Association) will be a featured guest on the Raceline Radio Network broadcast hosted by Erik Tomas and heard coast to coast across Canada. Part one of the interview will air on Sunday, January 23 and part two will air on Sunday, January 30.
In 2022, the PMRA (Pro Modified Racing Association) and the North East Outlaw Pro Mod Challenge (NEOPM Challenge) will work together to present the Empire Dragway / NEOPMA Challenges June 17-18 and August 5-6, 2022 at Leicester, NY.
This the 30th Anniversary Season and since 1992, Raceline Radio, Canada’s only national motorsport radio voice has provided Canadian race fans with in depth shows on the world of motorsport in Canada, the United States and around the world. Raceline Radio has won and continues to win major international broadcast journalism awards.
Former PMRA teams prepare for PMRA/NEOPMA races at Empire Dragway
“It’s extremely encouraging to hear from our teams after our time away”
CAYUGA, ON – The first race may still be six months away, but a number of former PMRA (Pro Modified Racing Association) teams are 
first to indicate their plan to attend the June 17-18 North East Outlaw Pro Mod Challenge (NEOPM Challenge) at Empire Dragway at Leicester, NY.
This event will be the first of two races headed up by the two Pro Modified groups from the North Eastern US and Southern Ontario. The other race is scheduled for August 5-6 at Leicester with more than 20 Pro Modifieds to compete.
“I cannot describe how encouraging it is to hear from PMRA teams after our time away,” said Bruce Mehlenbacher, Director of Operations for the PMRA. “It is exciting to come back to the sport.”
PMRA and NEOPMA form racing partnership
Canadian Pro Modified series back on track after several years to participate in two shows at Empire Dragway
CAYUGA, ON – The Northeast Outlaw Pro Mod Association (NEOPMA) and the Pro Modified Racing Association (PMRA) is excited to announce a marketing alliance between the two Pro Mod racing groups.
This year the NEOPMA Challenge at Empire Dragway, Leicester NY was an amazing success. In 2022 the two self governing organizations will work together to make the Empire / NEOPMA Challenges on June 17-18 and August 5-6, 2022, Pro Mod extravaganzas.
“We have been thinking about a return for a while and patiently waiting for the right opportunity,” said Bruce Mehlenbacher, Director of Operations for the PMRA.
“Our groups have worked together successfully in the past”, stated John Mazzorana of the NEOPMA. “Everyone will remember the Superchargers Showdown ‘International Pro Mod Challenge’ at Maryland International Raceway in 2013.”
PMRA, Quick 32 and PBSS Ceases Operation
Since our first race in 2005, the PMRA has produced ten champions. In six years of racing, there have been five different Quick 32 Sportsman Series champions, and in its four years of existence, there have been four PBSS champions.
In the past eleven years of operation, the three series have awarded over $1,250,000.00 to our drag racing competitors.
Since our first gathering in December of 2004, when we were asked to organize and promote a group of Pro Modified Teams, and seven years ago when the same request was made by a group of Top Dragster and Top Sportsman Teams, the series has always strived to make each season a pleasurable experience for all concerned including our loyal fans. The same attitude applies with the Pro Bike & Sled Series, which began in 2011 and has been presented by Wiseco Performance Products since that time.
