- The 26th Annual Final Call Promotions Grizzly Inc. Bernie Mann Memorial No Delay Nationals returns to Wabash Valley Dragway on May 24-26, 2024
- STARTING SEASON AT HOMETOWN TRACK AN EXCITING TRADITION FOR CHICAGO’S TJ ZIZZO
- PEAK ANTIFREEZE & COOLANT ADDS 2-TIME NHRA TOP FUEL CHAMP BRITTANY FORCE IN MAY 17-19 ‘HOMETOWN RACE
- NHRA ADDS FOURTH QUALIFIER TO CHICAGO’S LOADED GERBER COLLISION & GLASS NHRA ROUTE 66 NATIONALS
- PINGEL NAMED TITLE SPONSOR OF THRILLING NHRA TOP FUEL MOTORCYCLE SERIES
- PEAK TO SPONSOR DRAG RACE BRACKET BONANZA DURING CHICAGO’S ROUTE 66 NATIONALS
- CHICAGO FUNNY CAR WILL BE SWEET CLASSICS RIDE FOR JIM DUNN RACING AND BUDDY HULL
USA AUTO SUPPLY INC. JOINS NEOPMA AS AN ASSOCIATE SPONSOR FOR 2013
Huntington, NY – The Northeast Outlaw Pro Mod Association [NEOPMA] is proud to announce a partnership with USA Auto Supply Inc. 
as an associate sponsor for 2013.
USA Auto Supply Inc. offers professional car care products to the public. With products ranging from tools, paint, cleaners and the best detailing products on the market that will impress even the toughest critics. Their products and cleaners can be used on many vehicles including but not limited your daily driver, show car, race car, trucks, boats, trailers. Visit their website at http://www.usaautosupply.com to view and purchase their top of the line products.
JESEL JOINS GROWING LIST OF 2013 ADRL SPONSORS
Lake St. Louis, MO — Officials from the American Drag Racing League announced that industry giant Jesel will join a growing list of major 
companies to sponsor the 2013 ADRL Tour presented by Speedtech. Jesel will post $24,000 in contingency during the 2013 season.
“We have a very strong relationship with the ADRL and their racers,” said Jesel’s Rob Remesi. “The excitement at their events is second to none and we are proud to be back on board for 2013.”
Tim McAmis Race Cars Announces Full Support Of X-DRL
HAWK POINT, MO – Tim McAmis Race Cars (TMRC) has been a longtime supporter of doorslammer drag racing.
For the 2013 racing season, that support will include a prominent partnership with the X-treme Drag Racing League (XDRL), a new eighth-mile sanctioning body that will debut with a nine-race schedule starting in April.
“This will be the only1/8-mile drag racing series that we will be supporting in 2013, and we are excited to be working with the X-DRL for the coming season and to attend each event,” TMRC Owner Tim McAmis said.
“Tim McAmis Race Cars and Tim McAmis Performance Parts (TMPP) are going to support the X-DRL 100 percent and we will be doing whatever we can to help promote the series.”
Kon Rodz Racing Signs Sparco, Sadi for 2013 Season
KING, ON – The weeks leading up to the start of a new season are exciting for any race team, but they’re much more exciting for the 
Kon Rodz Racing Top Alcohol Funny Car team. The Canadian group is ready to escape the frigid climate of the north to begin the 2013 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series championship season in the sunny south. The high expectations set last year just add to the enthusiasm.
“2012 was a great season for our team, our sponsors, and our fans. We proved that we have what it takes to qualify on top and win rounds. I think a lot of people really started to pay attention to us after the back-to-back final round appearances in Chicago and Norwalk. The team can’t wait to build upon our success this season,” said team owner Spiro Kontos.
Team driver Cassie Simonton feels the same way about the upcoming season.
TNT Super Series Adds Two More Dates and Finalizes 2013 Schedule
CANFIELD, ON – The Joe’s Transmission TNT Super Series has finalized its schedule with two new dates added, making for a thirteen 
race season in 2013.
Empire Dragway in Leicester, NY will see the 10.90 sportsman series return on Saturday May 25th and Saturday August 24th. Both of these dates are on the same weekend as a Friday night TNTSS race at Lancaster, creating two more double race weekends for TNTSS competitors.
With the recently announced changes in the event payouts, the 2013 season looks to be the most exciting yet for 10.90 racers in the northeast.
Black Diamond Motorsports launch of its partnership with The American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity
Bridgeport, WV – Black Diamond Motorsports, the nationally acclaimed Extreme Pro Stock Motorsports team is proud today to 
announce the launch of its partnership with The American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity. Under the sponsorship, Black Diamond Motorsports will feature ACCCE logos and members of the team will be coordinating with ACCCE to both inform and educate Americans about the importance of coal-based electricity to our nation.
“We’re proud to partner with American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity to continue to raise awareness for the importance of coal and how 21st Century Coal equals Jobs,” said Kevin Bealko, a Coal Mining Executive and owner-operator of Black Diamond Motorsports.
Former champion to debut new Firebird Pro Modified for 2013 season
CONCORD, ON – After a year’s absence, 2011 Pro Modified Racing Association champion Vito Montesano is returning. I’ve missed it a 
lot, Montesano said about his year away from the PMRA. I need the fix, it gets in your veins.
Montesano will be returning with a new car for 2013, a Vanishing Points Race Cars 1968 Firebird. The Firebird will be powered by a 522-cubic inch Brad Anderson (BAE) Hemi from the shops of ERD (Engine Research & Development) of Jordan Station, Ontario with a C-Rotor Screw-type Supercharger from PSI Superchargers and tweaked by ERD. A Lenco three-speed with a Coan Racing torque converter sits behind the engine.
Resolution Racing and Pro Slammers Team Up
Buffalo, NY – The Pro Slammers Door Car Association is pleased to announce the addition of Resolution Racing to the growing list of 
sponsors. Resolution Racing has been in service for years and has tuned many west coast Pro Modified teams to career best performances. Recognized as one of the best in the business and with tuning success from some of the world’s top teams, they stay on the cutting edge of technology year after year.
Resolution carries a complete line of Rage Fuel Pumps and Enderle Fuel Injection parts in stock and ready to ship. They can also wet flow your complete blown alcohol fuel systems on their digitally controlled- Racepak Data equipped wet flow bench. They service Roots type superchargers and provide the most advanced performance modifications for both high and low overdrive applications. If it’s a Screw type supercharger you’re running they offer performance coatings, axial inserts, and all of the items in-line with that market.
Mickey Thompson to Sponsor X-DRL Top Sportsman Class
STOW, OH – Beginning with the inaugural season of the X-DRL, Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels (Mickey Thompson) will 
act as the official Top Sportsman class sponsor. Based in Kerrville, Texas, the X-DRL is a premier sanctioning body for eighth-mile drag racing. Professional racing classes include Pro Junior Dragster, SuperCar Showdown, Top Sportsman, Top Dragster, X-treme Pro Mod, Pro Turbo, X-treme Pro Stock, Pro Nitrous and Pro X-treme.
“As we celebrate 50 years, we want to remain true to the legacy of our company, and supporting the Top Sportsman competitors is part of that,” stated Tom Kundrik, Motorsports Manager, Mickey Thompson. “We’re looking forward to a great season. There are going to be a lot of talented drivers participating this year for a chance to win the X-DRL Championship crown.”
First Regional Race of the Year Has Ahten Looking Back
Chandler, AZ – Been there, done that. Johnny Ahten and the Ahten Racing Team are looking to go back to a familiar place. This 
weekend they are racing at Firebird International Raceway, but that is not the place. They want to get back to running in the 5.30’s. The Ahten Racing Team are done waiting.
“We have to get this thing back in the 30’s,” said Ahten. “We have run mid-to-low 30’s at Firebird in the past and I know we can do it again. A few years ago we even qualified number one. We have the parts, the knowledge, and the ability. Now we just have to go out and make it happen.”
