PMRA
Bear’s Performance Products continues its long association with drag race series
CAYUGA, ON – Since 1981 Bear’s Performance Products Inc. has been serving racers and street rodders with quality high 
performance chassis, suspension and driveline components.
BearsBased in Oldcastle, Ontario, Bear’s is committed to designing and manufacturing the best in these vital parts whether on the drag strip or on the street.
And for the 10th year, Bear’s will continue to be involved with the Pro Modified Racing Association. It is also the sixth year Bear’s has been involved with the Quick 32 Sportsman Series.
Bear’s presents the Most Consistent Qualifier Award at each PMRA race, and through a random selection, awards both a Top Sportsman and Top Dragster team in the Quick 32 Sportsman Series.
Adler, Positano, and Catanzaro claim wins during Super Chevy Show at US 131
MARTIN, MI – Round two saw first-time winners in the Pro Modified Racing Association, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the 
Pro Bike & Sled Series during the Super Chevy Show held at US 131 Motorsports Park at Martin Michigan over the weekend.
Winning his first PMRA race was Randy Adler, while Tony Positano captured his first Quick 32 Sportsman Series win, and Mark Catanzaro rode to his first PBSS victory.
Racing his 1957 Chevy Pro Modified from Tinley Park, Illinois, Adler qualified second in the PMRA field. Sponsored by the A-Team Speed Shop, the Chevy of the UDRA and Super Chevy series champ features a blown AJ Hemi on a Tim McAmis Race Cars produce.
Boland, Wildgust, Wicke, and Orfanidis head qualifying at US 131 in Michigan
MARTIN, MI – After four rounds of qualifying, the fields are set for eliminations for the Pro Modified Racing Association, the Quick
32 Sportsman Series, and the Pro Bike & Sled Series later today.
The three drag race series are racing as part of the Super Chevy Show at US 131 Motorsports Park in Martin, Michigan. This is the second round for all three series in 2014.
Bruce Boland of Stoney Creek, Ontario qualified number one with his 1968 Firebird Pro Modified. The three-time PMRA champion is on a streak, winning the season opener held in Grand Bend.
Qualifying number one on the Top Dragster side of the Quick 32 Sportsman Series is Scott Wildgust of Wartburg, Ontario with Kevin Wicke of Stratford, Ontario in the number one spot on the Top Sportsman side. Wicke is a former two time champion of the series, which is presented by NAPA Auto Parts.
Winners hoping to repeat success at upcoming Super Chevy Show at US 131 Motorsports Park
CAYUGA, ON – With one win in the 2014 season, the victors are hoping to repeat their success at the next event for the Pro 
Modified Racing Association, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the Pro Bike & Sled Series.
All three drag race series continue this weekend, May 30 – June 1 at US 131 Motorsports Park in Martin, Michigan as part of the track’s Super Chevy Show.
First-time Quick 32 Sportsman Series winner Glen Vardy would especially enjoy a win at Martin, as his Top Dragster is Chevy powered and won the opener at Grand Bend May 18.
We had an awesome weekend at Grand Bend, said the Burlington, Ontario racer. We are going to Michigan to try it again. We are going to try to be the quickest Chevy at the Super Chevy Show.
Vardy presently leads in the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, presented by NAPA Auto Parts, followed by the Top Sportsman teams of Wilson and Gray of Ingersoll, Ontario, and Wes Goddard of Guelph, Ontario.
PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and PBSS off to US 131 Motorsports Park
CAYUGA, ON – Three top drag racing series will compete in their second round of 2014 at the upcoming Super Chevy Show and 
Night of Thunder at US 131 Motorsports Park in Martin, Michigan May 30 – June 1.
The Pro Modified Racing Association, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the Pro Bike & Sled Series are proud to return to the Michigan facility for the third time, and are proud to be a part of this spectacular weekend of drag racing action.
We really enjoy coming to US 131 Motorsports Park, and to be a part of this year’s Super Chevy Show weekend is fantastic, said Bruce Mehlenbacher, Director of Operations for all three series. Our teams are proud to be a part of this great show.
Boland, Vardy, Cryderman win drag racing openers at Grand Bend Motorplex
GRAND BEND, ON – Two series champions and a fourth-year team scored big in the opening round of the Pro Modified Racing 
Association, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the Pro Bike & Sled Series over the weekend.
The event, the RPM Magazine / Lucas Oil Spring Blowout, was held at the Grand Bend Motorplex and was the first race for all three series of 2014.
Three-time PMRA champion Bruce Boland won his opener, as did last year’s PBSS champion Dan Cryderman, while the Quick 32 Sportsman Series win went to fourth-year racer Glen Vardy.
Boland, of Stoney Creek, drove the B&B Racing 1968 Firebird Pro Modified to number one qualifier spot at Grand Bend with a 6.131, 233.10 posting. He took out Jason Kalso of Clarkston, Michigan in round one and Quebec’s Denis Lachance in the semi to meet up with number six qualifier Jack Grainy of Basom, NY in the final. Although Grainy was away first, handling problems on the 1967 Camaro made him back off, while Boland went on to a 6.181 at 239.74 and the win.
The win was Boland’s 11th in 10 years of PMRA competition.
Eliminations set for PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and PBSS at Grand Bend
GRAND BEND, ON – Qualifying was completed today for the Pro Modified Racing Association, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and 
the Pro Bike & Sled Series during their season opener at the Grand Bend Motorplex in Southwestern Ontario.
The PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and PBSS are competing in the three-day RPM Magazine / Lucas Oil Spring Blowout at Grand Bend, and eliminations in all series will be held Sunday, May 18.
Leading the PMRA into the final rounds is three-time PMRA champion Bruce Boland of Stoney Creek, Ontario, who posted a 6.131 at 233.10 with his B&B Racing 1968 Firebird. Jason White of Syracuse, NY qualified second in the field, with Cobourg, Ontario’s Al Martorino in third.
PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and PBSS start drag racing season with RPM Magazine / Lucas Oil Spring Blowout
GRAND BEND, ON – The 2014 season is underway for the Pro Modified Racing Association, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the 
Pro Bike & Sled Series after two qualifying rounds for the opener of all three series, the RPM Magazine / Lucas Oil Spring Blowout being held this weekend at the Grand Bend Motorplex.
Pacing the PMRA Pro Modifieds after Friday’s qualifying runs is Al Martorino. The first-year PMRA racer, from Cobourg, Ontario, presently leads the field with his 2006 Mustang, followed by the 1963 Corvette of Quebec’s Denis Lachance and the 1941 Willys of Jeff Roth of New Hamburg, Ontario.
Grand Bend to host opening day for three drag race series
CAYUGA, ON – The numbers 10, 6, and 4 will be significant this coming weekend for three of the top drag race series in Canada.
The season begins at Grand Bend Motorplex for the RPM Magazine / Lucas Oil MAYHEM at the BEND Presented By Mickey Thompson Tires May 16-18. This event will mark the 10th season for the Pro Modified Racing Association, the sixth season for the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the fourth season for the Pro Bike & Sled Series.
Running in heads-up competition, the PMRA Pro Modifieds will celebrate its 10th year in 2014. Its two companion series, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA, and the PBSS, presented by Wiseco Performance Products, will also begin their year.
O’tools returns as Official Golf Car Supplier for drag racing series
CAYUGA, ON – The Pro Modified Racing Association, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the Pro Bike & Sled Series is pleased to 
welcome the return of O’tools Rent or Buy as the Official Golf Cart Supplier to the three drag race series for the upcoming season.
otools1Getting around thanks to O’tools not only helps make our duties easier, it provides a more efficient operation, noted Bruce Mehlenbacher, Director of Operations of the drag race series. We are constantly running around at the track, whether it is to talk with teams, officials, or get the round results out to the competitors.
A supplier of carts to several auto racing concerns and campground facilities, Don Brooks and his staff provide a large range of golf carts for recreational and commercial use, from two-seaters up to six and eight-passenger carts. O’tools also has a large inventory of used carts for sale. A wide range of parts and accessories is available.
