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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.
Dan Flanigan looking for successful year with NOCO Motorsports Top Sportsman Camaro
BUFFALO, NY – Dan Flanigan is excited about racing in the Quick 32 Sportsman Series this year. The Buffalo, NY driver of the NOCO 
Motorsports Top Sportsman Chevy Camaro will be racing with renewed vigor both on and off the track.
Last year was a good year for us, noted Flanigan, who finished seventh in the Championship Point Award Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts. But this year we plan to go to a new improved level.
Track-side, NOCO Motorsports has employed the talents of Mike Mitchell as crew chief for the NOCO Motorsports Racing Team Camaro in 2014, Mike will be dedicated to the performance and set-up of the car, leaving me the driving duties and devote my time to other NOCO Motorsports activities including marketing, promotion, and public relations for the team and specifically NOCO, according to Flanigan.
It is official: winter is gone with the start of drag racing at the Grand Bend Motorplex
Modified Racing Association, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the Pro Bike & Sled Series are making last minute preparations for the 2014 opener.
This year the three series will kick off their seasons at the Grand Bend Motorplex for the RPM Magazine / Lucas Oil MAYHEM at the BEND Presented By Mickey Thompson Tires May 16-18.
It has been a long cold winter and we are getting ready for the opener, stated Bruce Mehlenbacher, Director of Operations for all three series. Everyone has had enough of the winter and can’t wait to get on the track May 16.
More power for Brody VanDerGeld Top Dragster going into Grand Bend series opener
CAMBRIDGE, ON – Some major engine modifications and more familiarity behind in the seat should give Brody VanDerGeld more 
success this year in Quick 32 Sportsman Series competition.
The Cambridge, Ontario driver of the Lowdown Hot Rods Team Top Dragster entry has been on a learning curve the past two seasons, but according to Brody’s father Tom, who is also crew chief for the team, Brody’s confidence has increased when behind the wheel of the dragster.
Brody is a lot more comfortable in the car, noted Tom. We have tried to be consistent, and we should have a good season with more power in the car.
This year marks the sixth season of the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, a popular drag racing series presented by NAPA Auto Parts. It pits Top Dragster entries against Top Sportsman entries in 16-car fields with the top eliminator of each going up for an event winner in the final round.
Impact Canopies returns as the Preferred Canopy Supplier to the PMRA, Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and PBSS
CAYUGA, ON – Returning for 2014 as the Preferred Canopy Supplier for The Pro Modified Racing Association, the Quick 32 S
portsman Series, and the Pro Bike & Sled Series, is Impact Canopies Inc., which will continue to provide a strong and professional presence at event race tracks.
Along with providing a sheltered headquarters for the series’ staff, the canopy offers an ideal environment to showcase and sell race-themed apparel and race-related merchandise for fans and visitors at the races.
We greatly appreciate the support from Impact Canopies, noted Bruce Mehlenbacher, Director of Operations for the three series. Not only does Impact provide a first-class canopy shelter for our operations staff during race weekends, it also provides us with high visibility and instant recognition.
Winning Top Sportsman team of Wilson & Gray ready to defend title
INGERSOLL, ON – When things are working well, leave it alone.
After winning the Quick 32 Sportsman Series Championship in 2013, the Top Sportsman team of Wilson & Gray plans no big changes for the upcoming season.
We’re not doing too much new, said team owner and driver Rob Gray, who along with Bill Wilson drives the 2002 Chevy Cavalier in the NAPA Auto Parts-sponsored series. We will freshen up the car a bit, but we plan on using the same set-up as last year.
Wilson and Gray share driving duties with the car, and the team has always been a solid and consistent performer in Quick 32 Sportsman Series competition. And last year the team took home the title.
Kevin Wicke and K&K Racing Top Sportsman entry will take to track for opener at Grand Bend
STRATFORD, ON – The driver of the K&K Racing Dodge Stratus and two-time Quick 32 Sportsman Series champion said no 
major changes are planned for the upcoming season.
We will be doing our regular gig, noted team owner and driver Kevin Wicke from his Stratford, Ontario base. The car is working great and the crew is all back. If everything works well, then leave it alone.
The team, which competes in the Top Sportsman side of the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, presented by NAPA Auto Parts, has always been a major contender since the start of the Series in 2009. With a car capable of high six-second times at speeds of 200-205 mph in the quarter mile, the team qualified within the top four for every event in 2013, won the Top Sportsman side twice, and placed second in championship points at year’s end.
Exciting New Website Launched by Tony Positano Racing
Toronto, ON – Tony Positano is proud to announce the launch of his new website www.tonypositanoracing.com This is part of an 
exciting new marketing campaign being initiated by Tony in 2014 which promises to be a big season for the well known racer. The new website features the unique story of Tony Positano and his team including his background, profile, the car and crew, photo gallery, 2014 racing schedule, social media and sponsor page.
A Bit about Tony – I got the itch to race in the early 70’s where I helped my best friend race his ‘69 Nova. From there we moved to a ‘41 Willy’s (Chilly Willy) that was originally owned by Burt Straus. In 1990 I purchased a 1970 Chevelle from California with another friend of mine and we jointly raced it for two years. In ‘92 I bought a 77 Vega Wagon with a small block in it. I ran 9.50’s and raced it at ST. Thomas every weekend from 1992 – 1996.
Simmons Salemi Starts 2014 with a Top Ten
BUFFALO, NY – Melanie Simmons Salemi recently adorned the pages of one of Drag Racing’s most popular print and online 
magazines, Drag Illustrated (www.dragillustrated.com). Melanie was chosen as one of 2014’s hottest female Racers. That Hot is referring to both on and off the track! Melanie stated, It is a huge honor to be in this issue of Drag Illustrated.
Melanie2To flip the pages and see all of the other female racers that I’m included with in this issue is just awesome. For one to be in the same light as them is an accomplishment and secondly to know that females in racing are really making a name for themselves on all levels of racing is a great factor as well. I’m just really fortunate to have the opportunities that I do. It’s a total win, win situation for my team and all of my marketing partners.
JB Motorsport Insurance back with Safety Initiative Program for 2014 PMRA Season
CAYUGA, ON – Canada’s insurance provider to the motorsports industry, JB Motorsport Insurance, will return this year with its 
Safety Initiative Program for the Pro Modified Racing Association, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, and the Pro Bike & Sled Series.
Offering a wide range of products specifically designed to protect motorsports associations, facilities, teams and special events, and as Canada’s only dedicated supplier of motorsports insurance products and services, Jones Brown provides the broadest coverage, exclusive risk management advice and the strongest negotiation available in motorsports.
