New NAPA Auto Parts Quick 32 Series Confirmed
Bruce Mehlenbacher - February 23, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Quick 32 Sportsman Series, sponsored by NAPA Auto Parts, gets underway for 2009

New series offers to expand horizons for drag racing teams with 32-car fields

CAYUGA, ONTARIO (February 20, 2009) - A new Ontario-based Can-Am drag racing series has been established which will offer large fields of competitors in some of the fastest and exciting racing at drag strips.

The Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts will field 32 cars at its events, 16 dragsters pitted against 16 “door-slammer” cars. Based on the IHRA’s Top Dragster and Top Sportsman categories, the cars will strictly abide by the IHRA’s safety rules and regulations. Cars will compete on an ET, dial-in basis using full Christmas Tree starting lights, and must run at 7.95-seconds or faster in the quarter-mile to qualify.

Automotive parts giant NAPA Auto Parts is the series sponsor, and the winner of each event will receive $3,000. Part of the series’ program is a season-long point award series, with the points winner receiving $5,000.

“We felt there was a need for a series of this nature,” said Carl Spiering, who will be competing in the events. One of Canada’s top Pro Modified drivers, Spiering, of Jordan Station, Ontario, has long been associated with the sport as a driver, team owner, and engine builder.

Spiering was approached by racer Scott Wildgust of Wartburg, Ontario, for assistance with his inspiration for the series. Wildgust’s concept was worked through with the help of Spiering and former drag strip and oval track manager Bruce Mehlenbacher of Cayuga, Ontario. The three will head up the Quick 32 Sportsman Series.

“This group of teams has excellent spectator appeal and the Quick 32 will offer racers of dragsters and door slammers the opportunity to compete in a well-run professional series along with the Pro Modified Racing Association,” explained Wildgust, who has driven several classes of Sportsman and Pro cars. “It’s going to be very impressive scene when we roll into the tracks; it’s a win, win deal for the teams, the venues, the sponsors and most importantly the fans that follow both series.”

Six events are scheduled for the 2009 season at present. Three races will be held at the Grand Bend Motorplex, one at Cayuga Dragway, one at St. Thomas Dragway and one to be determined. Several of the events will be run in conjunction with events of the popular Pro Modified Racing Association (PMRA), www.PMRA.ca offering fans a great show of drag racing.

A large number of teams are scheduled to compete, most from Ontario, but there are several from New York State and a large contingent are expected from Michigan.

PMRA Director of Operations Mehlenbacher, long involved with drag racing in a behind-the-scene capacity, is looking forward to his role in the upcoming special events.

”This series will be run with the same professionalism as the PMRA,” noted Mehlenbacher, who will perform the same duties with the Quick 32 Sportsman Series as he has with the PMRA for the past five years. “The new series will offer a competitive and exciting expansion to the Pro Modified Racing Association events and the selected special events that we compete at.”

A new website for the series will be up very soon at www.Quick32.ca

For more information, contact Bruce F. Mehlenbacher Bruce@Quick32.ca

About the Quick 32 Sportsman Series presented by NAPA Auto Parts:

With 32-car qualified fields comprised of the 16 quickest open wheeled cars (Top Dragster) and the 16 quickest door cars (Top Sportsman), the Quick 32 Sportsman Series will feature the best in ET-style, dial-in drag racing, competing on a Sportsman ladder and will pit door-slammers against dragsters in every race day final.

Competitors in this Ontario-based series must comply with the IHRA Top Dragster and Top Sportsman Safety rules and regulations, and the maximum dial-in will be 7.95 seconds for the quarter-mile.

This new venture is providing $3000 to win for each event and $5000 for the annual point award series champion, payouts very popular with competitors and will provide large fields of race cars.

The Quick 32 Sportsman Series is committed in providing a professional atmosphere for its teams. It will also provide solid media and logistic support to ensure it becomes one of the most popular drag race series running Top Sportsman and Top Dragster race cars.

For 2009, the Quick 32 Sportsman Series will compete six times, several times with the Pro Modified Racing Association (PMRA), as well as selected special events.

Photos: Todd Hope – Top Dragster and Paul Martin – Top Sportsman

Photo Credit: Mark Ackert - www.dragracecanada.com

For more information, please contact:

Bruce F. Mehlenbacher
Director of Operations
Telephone: (905) 772-1800 Ext. #22
Cellular: (905) 517-5345
E-mail: Bruce@Quick32.ca

Tim Miller
Media Director
Telephone: (905) 870-1456
E-mail: -Tim@Quick32.ca

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