Quick 32
Melanie Simmons debuts new Toyrific Quick 32 Entry
Courtesy Resolution Racing
ORILLIA, ON – Melanie Simmons and her Toyrific Racing Top Dragster team from Orillia, Ontario, debuted her new 
Mike Bos Chassis Craft built dragster this past weekend at the Performance World Custom Car Show.
Simmons and her team showed off the new dragster in fine fashion, winning five prestigious awards including, Salute to Drag Racing- Best Dragster in Show, Salute to Drag Racing – Best Drag Car in Show, Best Engine in a Competition Car, Most Outstanding Competition Car, and Class Champion.
“It’s been a lot of hard work the last couple of months for my team but this weekend made it all pay off,” said Simmons. “We had an overwhelming amount of guests stop by our display and they all were impressed with the new car. I have to thank all of my sponsors for their support along with my Dad Roger.
Veterans team up with Top Dragster entry for Quick 32 Series
Courtesy of Quick 32
AJAX, ON – A pair of veteran drag racers are entering into the Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts for 2011, and will share the driving duties.
Phil Nedham and Mike Etter have worked together in the past, and the two decided to form a team in April of last year.
“We started talking last March,” said Nedham, who last raced in 2005. “Mike has the truck and trailer, and I had the car, so we thought we’d get together on this.”
The Senior Moment Motorsports Team will field a Top Dragster entry in the Quick 32 Sportsman Series. The Mike Bos 250-inch dragster will be powered by a 511-cubic inch Chevrolet engine with a Kinsler Fuel Injection system running on alcohol. “With the stack injection, we’re doing it ‘old school’, but we’re not opposed to adding some nitro to make sure we’re in the show,” he added.
Total Two-Way Radios provide PMRA, Quick 32 and PBSS with event radios
Courtesy of PMRA
TORONTO, ON – Communications between officials is essential during a race weekend, and the Pro Modified Racing Association, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series and the Pro Bike & Sled Series is pleased to have the involvement of Total Two-Way Radio as the official communications supplier for the three drag racing series.
“We’re thankful and pleased to have Total on board with us once again,” stated Bruce Mehlenbacher, Director of Operations for the three series. “Our operations people are in constant communication and are able to perform their duties at one of our events much better with the help of the two-way radios.”
He added that PMRA, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series and the Pro Bike & Sled Series officials including the starter, spotters, announcer, control tower, staging, fire/safety/rescue, operations, and media personnel will be equipped with the Motorola professional series radios.
Kopp Motorsports to debut new combination, new sponsors in 2011
Courtesy of Quick 32
Burlington, ON – As the 2011 season quickly approaches, preparations are in full swing for the Kopp Motorsports 
drag racing team as it prepares to enter its first full season of competition in the Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts.
The team, led by owner and driver Rick Kopp, will introduce a new major sponsor to the world of drag racing.
“These guys are really excited to be onboard with our program and are looking forward to utilizing every marketing advantage drag racing has to offer.” said Kopp. “Although the sponsorship is completely finalized, an official announcement won’t be made until closer to our first event.”
Leaf Racewear continues to play vital role in drag racing safety
Courtesy of PMRA
LONDON, ON – Safety is paramount in the operation of the Pro Modified Racing Association, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the Pro Bike & Sled Series, and Leaf Racewear & Safety Equipment plays a vital role in this important
aspect as the preferred safety equipment supplier of the three drag racing series Safety Initiative Program.
“Our Fire and Rescue Team have an important job to do at our race events,” explained Bruce Mehlenbacher, Director of Operations for the PMRA, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the Pro Bike & Sled Series. “We are very grateful to Leaf Racewear, who provides us with the best in protection for this integral part of putting on a race.”
When the PMRA, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the Pro Bike & Sled Series stage an event, the fire and rescue safety crew is front and center during the racing action in the event of an emergency.
“Trevor Dell and Johnny Liadis head the Fire and Rescue team for all Series, and they are skilled in their field,” Mehlenbacher continued. “Our Fire and Rescue squad along, with all the Series Officials, do a great job and work closely with the teams and supplement the venue’s emergency and safety crew at each track we participate to ensure a proper safety and emergency plan is in place to the benefit of our teams and their families, the track, the series, the sponsors and our fans. The safety of our fans, drivers and crew members is a critical priority to the Series”.
New Pro Bike & Sled Series to participate with PMRA and Quick 32 Sportsman Series in 2011
Courtesy of PMRA
CAYUGA, ON – This new drag racing series will provide a venue for motorcycle and snowmobile racers to compete on a professional and well-organized level, and showcase the popularity of these racing machines.
For the 2011 season, the PBSS has scheduled six events, with a substantial payout for each event winner, along with prize money for the yearly championship.
“We are excited about the addition of the PBSS that will participate with the PMRA and Quick 32 Sportsman Series,” stated Bruce Mehlenbacher, Director of Operations for the Pro Bike & Sled Series, the PMRA and the Quick 32 Sportsman Series.
Patio Passport returns in 2011 with incentives for Quick 32 and PMRA Racers
Courtesy of PMRA/Quick 32
WOODBRIDGE, ON – Patio Passport will return to the Quick 32 Sportsman Series for 2011, offering special bonus awards in the Championship Points Award Series.
Patio Passport is also involved with the companion drag race series, the Pro Modified Racing Association in providing awards for the PMRA’s Championship Point Award Series.
“We are very pleased Patio Passport has returned to the Quick 32 Sportsman Series and the PMRA for the upcoming season,” said Bruce Mehlenbacher, Director of Operations for both of the popular racing venues. “With the valuable help of Paul Delicata we have been able to offer our competitors another aspect in our racing.”
B&W Racing Prepares for 2011 Quick 32 Series Assault
Courtesy of Quick 32
WATERDOWN, ON – The car may look the same when it takes to the drag strip in Quick 32 Sportsman Series 
presented by NAPA Auto Parts competition this year, but the underneath of the B&W Racing Patio Passport 1994 Dodge Daytona is entirely new.
“The car will look the same,” said owner/driver Mike Wagg, but there will be all the difference under the car.”
After a racing incident last year, Wagg and fellow owners Dave Bell and Paul Delicata decided to rebuild the chassis of the Top Sportsman entry, and Wagg added the car is just about complete.
“We just got the car back,” he said. “It’s now ready for powder-coating the chassis and then getting the body painted.”
Keeling Motorsports readies new car for 2011 Quick 32 Series
Courtesy of Quick 32
OWEN SOUND, ONTARIO – With a new car, Quick 32 Sportsman Series competitor Dave Keeling said he is looking forward to the upcoming season.
“We’ve got a brand spanking new car,” mentioned Keeling about his Jerry Bickel Race Cars 1968 Camaro Top Sportsman entry. “And we’re getting anxious to get out and race.”
Keeling has assembled a new car based around the 762-cubic inch big-block engine from the shops of ERD (Engine Research & Development).
The new Camaro body is from Cynergy Composites, one of the top names in doorslammer car bodies. The Keeling Camaro is one of Cynergy’s state-of-the-art ultra light bodies, weighing in at 41 pounds.
PMRA/Quick 32 Sportsman Series set schedule for 2011
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CAYUGA, ONTARIO – The Pro Modified Racing Association, www.PMRA.ca, and the Quick 32 Sportsman Series 
presented by NAPA Auto Parts, www.Quick32.ca,is pleased to announce the 2011 racing schedule for both of these popular drag race series.
The PMRA will be entering its seventh year of competition, while the Quick 32 Sportsman Series will be starting its third season.
For 2011, the racing will consist of six events, and both the PMRA and Quick 32 Sportsman Series will compete together at all events.
