STRANGE ENGINEERING SIGNS MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP FOR TITLE RIGHTS OF THE SPRING FLING GALOT

■ The NHRA announced today that FuelTech , an industry leader in performance engine management systems , will continue as the title series sponsor of the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series for the 2023 season . In addition , Type A Motorsports has been named the presenting sponsor for the category this year .

The FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports opens its season this weekend as part of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at historic Gainesville Raceway . The series features 10 races in 2023 and the category will be featured on the NHRA on FOX broadcast at each of its events . The class will also make regular-season stops at the fourwide event in Charlotte , Route 66 Raceway in Chicago , New England Dragway , Bristol Dragway and Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park in Norwalk , Ohio .

This leads into the new Road to the Championship , which will consist of the final four races in a playoff format for the first time in NHRA Pro Mod history . That includes events at Brainerd International Raceway , the NHRA U . S . Nationals in Indy , World Wide Technology Raceway in St . Louis and the finale at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway .

“ FuelTech ’ s DNA is to support racing in a number of categories and we ’ re thrilled to again be the title sponsor of the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports Racing . We believe this is the pinnacle of quarter-mile doorslammer racing ,” said Luis De Leon , Chief Operating Officer at FuelTech . “ Racing is made of people , teams , and as a company that is achieving 20 years of being involved with racing , we know that it takes effort from everyone to achieve a goal , with products and customer support . Parts are a crucial but secondary piece of the racing puzzle , we want to help with everything we got .”

For nearly 20 years FuelTech has been recognized for its PowerFT line of engine management systems . They ’ ve been a key partner for several competitors in the NHRA , with FuelTech customers earning five NHRA world titles and a number of national event victories . That includes Kris Thorne , who claimed his first NHRA world title last year and several standout competitors .

Type A Motorsports is owned by veteran racer Marty Robertson , who is making his debut in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports this weekend in Gainesville . Type A Motorsports is a race team that also specializes in buying and selling race cars , racing components and support vehicles , boasting a strong inventory for its customers .

“ Type A Motorsports is proud to join the NHRA for opportunities to build recognition for our brand ,” Robertson said . “ We feel it is the right place at the right time to launch our business and support for racers as we go into this exciting 2023 season .”

Featuring the world ’ s fastest doorslammer race cars , the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports offers something unique and exciting for every drag racing fan . The class continues to grow in popularity and is highlighted by historic muscle cars and a variety of late-model American muscle cars , as well as a number of different power adders .

“ We ’ re thrilled to see two great companies that are passionate about Pro Mod Racing support this category with their series sponsorship ,” said Brad Gerber , NHRA vice president and chief development officer . “ FuelTech was a terrific title sponsor last year and we ’ re excited to see them continue in that role . They ’ ve become a trusted name for several competitors in the category , and it ’ s always great to see someone like Type A Motorsports become a series partner for the first time leading into what will be an incredible season of Pro Mod racing in 2023 .”

■ Strange Engineering will assume the title rights of the Spring Fling at GALOT Motorsports Park in Benson , North Carolina the week of April 25-29 as part of a multi-year contract with the Fling Race Series in 2023 .

“ Strange has been a part of the Fling events since 2014 ,’’ said promoter Peter Biondo . “ It ’ s great to see a longstanding , quality company like Strange continue to give back to grassroots bracket racers . I know firsthand how well their products perform on the track .”

Based in Illinois , Strange Engineering has been a manufacturer of driveline , brake , and suspension components for drag racing and

performance street applications for over 50 years . From struts to complete rear-ends , Strange is a proven leader in the aftermarket parts industry .

“ Strange Engineering is proud to expand our partnership with the Spring Fling Series for 2023 and beyond ,” said JC Cascio , Director of Business Development at Strange Engineering . “ Kyle and Peter have done an incredible job growing the series over the past decade by attracting the highest level of competition and talent at every event . We are excited to be a part of the Spring Fling Series as it continues to thrive and grow .”

The 2023 Fling Tour will fire up April 4-8 at the Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway , NV followed by the Strange Spring Fling at GALOT Motorsports Park , NC the week of April 25-29 .

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