Drag Illustrated Issue 131, April 2018 | Page 116

TOP SPORTSMAN, TOP DRAGSTER CONTINUE TO THRIVE

MagnaFuel and Lucas Oil return as official class sponsors By Lisa Collier

MagnaFuel Top Sportsman has regularly produced the largest fields in the PDRA, garnering up to 100 participants at a single event. The Pro Mod spinoff has continued to grow in prestige through the PDRA. MagnaFuel, a leader in high performance fuel systems, will back Top Sportsman again in 2018.

Since 1995, MagnaFuel has designed and manufactured premium high-performance fuel systems, which the company continues to develop working with professional racers. MagnaFuel is able to deliver high-end features and race-proven durability in a system that’ s affordable to all racers, street to pro. MagnaFuel tests every pump and regulator for pressure and volume.
“ We are fortunate in being able to continue to be apart of such a rapidly growing class,” stated Robbie Ward, president of MagnaFuel.“ Many of the event winners and class champions have been great and loyal customers of MagnaFuel.”
As Top Sportsman continues its historic journey within the PDRA, MagnaFuel systems help not only craft the overall story of Top Sportsman but is on board for winning and record-setting runs at every event.
“ Top Sportsman really shined this last year with the new format and we expect that to continue,” said Will Smith, PDRA marketing director.“ It’ s because of MagnaFuel’ s support that we’ re able to see this class grow and thrive. We really appreciate what Robbie and his crew at MagnaFuel do for the sport and for the individual racer.”
After the huge success of the pilot program for Top Sportsman in 2017, the PDRA opened Lucas Oil Top Dragster up to include both Elite Top Dragster and the Top Dragster 32 category. Lucas Oil Top Dragster has been well supported by racers across the country and this program will allow the field to grow without sacrificing the performance and integrity of the category.
Lucas Oil will usher Top Dragster into this new era, continuing their multi-year backing of the class. Lucas Oil is known for their unmatched support in motorsports, going above and beyond to support teams, series and events, continually pushing the industry forward. It’ s fitting, then, that Lucas Oil will be the name that takes Top Dragster into its next phase.
“ I am still a big fan of this class,” stated Lucas Oil’ s Tom Bogner.“ I believe great growth potential
as these cars run all over the country. It’ s a perfect place for quality lubricants like Lucas Oil. These are big horsepower cars utilizing a variety of power adders, as well as large cubic-inch engines. I find it much more rewarding supporting classes that can benefit from our Lucas Oil products and Top Dragster is a great fit.
“ We look forward to seeing the winners using our Lucas Oil products as they chase the championship this year.”
“ Lucas Oil sets a standard for the industry that makes us very proud to be aligned with them,” Smith added.“ Their products are top notch and their support and presence in the industry are unmatched. We’ re excited for this new season of Lucas Oil Top Dragster and hope to see many racers using Lucas products.”
Hickory Enclosed Trailer Sales is back again
this year to sponsor the Low Qualifier Award in both Lucas Oil Top Dragster and MagnaFuel Top Sportsman. As competitors in the categories, Jeff Pittman and Angie Travis understand the dedication, energy and funds it takes to compete at the top and have chosen to sponsor the Low Qualifier Awards in an effort to give back. They provide both trailers and motorcoaches through Hickory Enclosed Trailer Sales and Racing Performance Motorcoaches.
“ We also appreciate Hickory Enclosed Trailer Sales coming back again for the Low Qualifier Award,” Will Smith said.“ We’ re seeing many of our sponsors continue year after year. This is essential to the growth of each class and the PDRA as a whole. We’ re grateful to have such great support to keep us moving forward.”
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