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IHRA announces Moser Engineering as presenting sponsor for Summit SuperSeries, Summit Team Finals
Courtesy of IHRA
NORWALK, OH – The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) is pleased to announce that Indiana-based Moser Engineering, the industry leader in performance axles and rear ends, will be the presenting sponsor for the Summit 
SuperSeries and Summit Team Finals sportsman programs beginning in 2012.
Designed as a championship program for bracket racers around the world, the Summit SuperSeries has crowned nearly two dozen champions and awarded over $1 million in cash and prizes since 2002 and now, with the added support of Moser Engineering, the program will only continue to grow and provide the biggest stage in grassroots sportsman racing today.
Pat Musi Performance To Offer Contingency For First Time In ADRL
Courtesy of ADRL
O’FALLON, MO – One of the most recognizable names in the Pro Modified world will be an official contingency sponsor in the American Drag Racing League (ADRL) for the first time in 2012.
Pat Musi and Pat Musi Performance will pay contingency in Pro Nitrous, Pro Modified and Top Sportsman to drivers who use Pat Musi Performance Engines in the world’s premier eighth-mile drag racing league, the ADRL announced on Monday.
“We’re really excited about the ADRL and the direction it is headed. We love racing in the ADRL and having the Pro Modified class as an official class in 2012 is great,” Musi said.
“We’re pretty excited about the whole program and everyone there seems dedicated to making the ADRL successful. We want to help the guys that run our engines and help the ADRL, and we can all grow together.”
Ideal Supply and NAPA continue support of Quick 32 through 2013
Courtesy of Quick 32
LISTOWEL, ON – The Quick 32 Sportsman Series is pleased to announce the continued support of Ideal Supply and NAPA for the popular drag race series.
The auto parts, electrical components, and industrial automation company, which has provided major sponsorship to the Quick 32 Sportsman Series for the past three years, will offer the same support for the next two years.
“This is a great series and we are proud to be associated with the Quick 32 Sportsman Series,” said Tim MacDonald, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ideal Supply. “We’ve met some great people in the series, and it’s a great community of people.”
Providing support for the Quick 32 Sportsman Series in drag racing is a main part of Ideal’s philosophy of giving back to the community. It has a long history of community involvement, providing contributions and initiatives to such organizations as the Stratford General Hospital, the Listowel Memorial Hospital, the Goderich Recreational Center, and the Stratford and Perth County Community Foundation. It also is a supporter of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, and the Blyth and Drayton Festivals.
T.J. Coughlin’s New Ride
Courtesy of Jegs
DELAWARE, OH – T.J. Coughlin will have a new JEGS.com dragster at his disposal for the 2012 racing season. American Race Cars is finishing a 240-inch wheelbase rail that will first be tested in February at Palm Beach
International Raceway in West Palm Beach, Fla.
The new dragster will feature a wider roll cage and other state-of-the-art chassis components that will make the car one of the sleekest and smoothest in racing.
The car will carry the same 638-cubic-inch Chevrolet engine Coughlin used last year, with some modifications. The Sonny Leonard-built powerplant will run on alcohol and will be powered by a Holley NOS nitrous kit.
Coughlin’s dragster, which he plans to enter in several high-dollar bracket races, will of course carry the famous JEGS yellow paint scheme done by Todd’s Extreme Paint.
Coughlin’s team will take delivery of the new car later this month, where the JEGS crew will put the finishing touches on it, including wiring, installing the transmission, engine and all the accessories to make it meet technical requirements.
PSCA Future Stars To Debut At Vegas Season Opener
Courtesy of PSCA
LAS VEGAS – The family that races together, stays together. Unfortunately in many cases, Mom and Dad may be racing their doorslammer at one track while the only Jr. Dragster league available for the kids is racing at another track the same day. To help keep racing families together, the Pacific Street Car Association announced Wednesday that two Jr.
Dragster classes (8-12 year old and 13-18 year old) are scheduled to participate in all 2012 PSCA shows. The Jr. Dragsters will race prior to and after the other PSCA classes at each event and will be scheduled as not to affect the flow of the other PSCA classes.
Exact rules and regulations for the two classes will be released soon.
“Several racing families have expressed an interest in finding a way to allow both the parents and the kids to participate in the PSCA events,” said Chris Blair, Las Vegas Motor Speedway vice president of racing operations. “It’s extremely difficult for both the kids and parents to race at the same time due to the demands of jumping in and out of one car while working on the other. With this format, the parents can focus their efforts on the kid’s racing either before or after a day of racing and make the weekend more enjoyable for everyone.”
RJ Race Cars, Quartermax Continue Strong Relationship With ADL As 2012 Sponsor
Courtesy of ADRL
O’FALLON, MO – The 2011 American Drag Racing League (ADRL) season was the first full year RJ Race Cars and Quartermax were involved as sponsors with the world’s premier eighth-mile drag racing league.
The inaugural and banner year went so well that the company has returned as a sponsor for the 2012 ADRL Tour.
The ADRL officially announced the sponsorship on Thursday, extending an already strong partnership.
“We’re excited to be a part of the ADRL and returning as a sponsor. Where we race, I try to support the sanctioning body and that’s what we’re doing. It’s a great family atmosphere with the ADRL and that’s what we enjoy,” RJ Race Cars and Quartermax President Rick Jones said.
PMRA adds August event to 2012 Schedule
Courtesy of PMRA, Quick 32 and PBSS
CAYUGA, ON – Three of the top drag racing series have announced an additional event for the 2012 season.
The Pro Modified Racing Association, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts, and the Pro Bike & Sled Series presented by Wiseco Performance Products will compete August 3-5 in the Community Weekend event at
the Cayuga Dragway of Toronto Motorsports Park along with the other 2012 dates.
For the upcoming season, the PMRA will compete in an unprecedented seven races, while the Quick 32 Sportsman Series and the PBSS will each compete in six events. All three series will compete together with the exception of the PMRA competing July 20-22 at the IHRA Nitro Jam Nationals at the Grand Bend Motorplex.
“We are very pleased to have added this additional date,” said Bruce Mehlenbacher, Director of Operations for all three series. “We have been given the opportunity to show our fans more of the best in Pro Modified, Sportsman, and Motorcycle/Snowmobile drag racing.”
IHRA announces first-ever Summit Racing SuperSeries Junior Dragster World Championship Program
Courtesy of IHRA
NORWALK, OH – Over the past 10 years the fastest growing and most lucrative grassroots drag racing program in the sport has been the International Hot Rod Association’s Summit Racing SuperSeries.
Designed as a championship program for bracket racers around the world, the Summit SuperSeries has crowned nearly two dozen champions and awarded over $1 million in cash and prizes since 2002 and now, through the continued partnership of Summit Racing Equipment, the IHRA is pleased to announce a brand new Summit SuperSeries program for Junior Dragster racers beginning with the 2012 racing season.
Nearly identical to the same program that has revolutionized grassroots drag racing, the Summit SuperSeries Junior Dragster World Championship will deliver the same incredible racing as its larger-car counterparts all on the biggest stage of them all at the IHRA World Finals at Memphis International Raceway.
Terry McMillen, War Stories, Jason Rittenberry, Doug Foley Jr, Alan Reinhart on WFO Radio
Courtesy of WFO
HOLLYWOOD, FL – Amalie Top Fuel dragster driver, Terry McMillen, CompetitionPlus.com War Stories finalists, Larry Sutton and Al Tucci, PBIR President and CEO Jason Rittenberry, and Doug Foley Jr. join Joe Castello along with the
NHRA’s Alan Reinhart, on WFO Radio NHRA Nitro. To listen now, go to WFORadio.com.
Terry McMillen, stops by WFO Radio to break some news about his team regarding sponsorship. In addition, McMillen, has signed an extension with long time sponsor, Amalie. Terry also discusses pre-season testing and his team’s goals for 2012.
CompetitionPlus.com War Stories finalists, Larry Sutton and Al Tucci preview their final round match up in the yearly competition. They each detail the stories that got them to the final and preview their final round stories.
VP RACING REFORMULATES THREE NHRA FUELS
Courtesy of VP Fuels
SAN ANTONIO, TX -VP Racing Fuels today announced it has reformulated three of its NHRA-approved fuels—C11, C23 and C25. Effective January 20, the new 2012 formulas will be available from VP for dyno and track testing in 5-gallon
pails as well as 15-gallon and 54-gallon drums. The new 2012 blends also will be available for purchase at the NHRA Winternationals at Pomona, but may not be used in competition at this event. Beginning March 7th, 2012 the new 2012 formulas will be permitted for use in competition. Use of the pre-2012 formulas will be permitted in competition until December 31, 2012.
The 2012 formulas will have a slightly higher octane and a slightly higher specific gravity, while the vaporization and energy content of the fuels have not changed. “We do not anticipate any tuning changes will be necessary,” said Steve Burns, VP’s Director of Research & Development. “Performance could possibly improve because of the higher octane and racers can expect more detonation protection. Pro Stock engines in particular have evolved since we first designed C25 and increased demands on the fuel. With C25 being a spec fuel, this reformulation will not change the balance of power in Pro Stock, but should help with engine life.”
