PMRA: Great Field of Pro Modifieds Entered In PMRA Opener

Cayuga, ON (May 21, 2005) - Last year's IHRA Pro Modified World Champion and IHRA Pro Modified World Record Holder (232.07 mph) Mike Janis of Lancaster, NY, and Canadian ace Al Billes IHRA Pro Modified World Record Holder (6.102 seconds) of Barrie are scheduled to compete in the Pro Modified Racing Association's inaugural event at Toronto Motorsports Park in Cayuga, Ontario this weekend. The PMRA is a newly-formed series for these popular cars, known as the "world's fastest doorslammers."

This series is comprised of Pro Modified teams throughout Ontario and New York State, and the TMP race is the PMRA's first of five events for 2005.

Also on hand this weekend at the Kohler Road strip will be a couple of nitro-burning Funny Cars, the first time this class has been at the track in over 10 years, some jet-powered cars, a jet-powered ambulance, and a round in the Can-Am Stock/Super Stock Series.

On Saturday, there will be qualifying runs at 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m., with eliminations starting at 7:30 p.m. for the quickest eight entries. The semis are scheduled at 9:00 p.m., and the final at 10:30 p.m.

The PMRA is a self-governing organization with its own set of technical and safety rules based on the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) Pro Modified division. Cars in the PMRA capture the true spirit of hot rodding, and the class offers a widely-diverse group of race cars with different types of 2000-horsepower engines propelling the cars down the quarter-mile in the 6.20-second range at 230 mph.

In its first year of operation, the PMRA will provide fans in Ontario, Quebec, and New York the opportunity to see and hear popular Pro Modified racing in the class known as “the world’s fastest doorslammers.”

Joining the Pro Modified Racing Association at some of their events, including TMP will be the CAN-AM Stock/Super Stock Series. This popular grass-roots drag series which features competitors from Ontario and Michigan, was formed in 1996, and continues to grow each season. The participants, known for their awesome wheelies, are fan favorites wherever they appear.

For more information, check www.ProModifiedRacing.com

For more information contact:

Bruce F. Mehlenbacher // Email: mehlenbacher@promodifiedracing.com

Tim Miller // Email: tmiller@promodifiedracing.com