PMRA competitors to meet in New York at Lancaster

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Courtesy Bruce F. Mehlenbacher, Director of Operations

August 11, 2005, Cayuga, ON - The Pro Modified Racing Association (PMRA), www.promodifiedracing.com is set to compete Friday, August 19 at New York State’s Lancaster Motorsports Park, a popular eighth-mile facility just north of Buffalo in Clarence, New York.

Many of the New York-based PMRA competitors consider Lancaster their home track, and have raced there many times, including Kenmore, NY’s Joe Lilienthal, who took a popular victory at Luskville Dragway in the previous PMRA meet.

The driver of the popular Jeep-bodied Pro Modified considers Lancaster his favorite place to race, and said he plans “to kick some butt” during the Friday-night show.

Other New Yorkers scheduled to compete include North Tonawanda’s Grainy Brothers, Mark Mitchell of East Otto in his wild-looking “Rude Stude” Pro Mod, and Medina’s Mike Stawicki with his Camaro.

The New Yorkers will face some heavy competition from Southern Ontario at Lancaster, including Smokin’ Joe Boniferro of Niagara Falls in his Avenger, Bruce Boland of Hamilton and his Corvette, Dave Earhart of Strathroy in his sleek black Camaro, Mark Nielsen from Brantford and his Camaro and Kasey Janzen of Niagara Falls, who provides the fans with some great burnouts in his Chevy Lumina.

“We’re going to have a good show at Lancaster,” said Janzen. “All the guys are familiar with the track, and know how to get down this strip. We’re going to give the Lancaster fans a good time.”

Joining the PMRA Pro Modifieds at Lancaster Motorsports Park will be the Can-Am Stock/Super Stock Series. The popular grass-roots drag series which features competitors from Ontario and New York, was formed in 1996, and continues to grow each season. The participants, known for their awesome wheelies, are fan favorites wherever they appear.

“A lot of our guys raced at Lancaster many years ago, including myself,” said Can-Am official F.J. Smith. “We’re all looking forward to returning and having a good time.”