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NHRA Pro Mod Rolls Into 2024 Season with New Partners
By Nate Van Wagnen
Finish Line Consultants , the management group behind the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series , had a productive winter , as the group announced a new title sponsor , presenting sponsor , and No . 1 qualifier bonus sponsor in the weeks leading up to the NHRA season opener at the Amalie NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway in early March . The Congruity HR NHRA Pro Mod Series presented by LearnEV + season will feature 10 events , including a first-time appearance at Firebird Motorsports Park in Phoenix .
Congruity HR specializes in offering HR support , benefits and benefits administration , payroll processing and risk management to small-tomidsized businesses . For more than a decade , Congruity takes the time to understand a company ’ s values and long-term vision , providing tailor-made services for each client .
“ We couldn ’ t be more excited about this partnership ,” said Matt Lewis , president , Congruity . “ The passion displayed within the racing industry mirrors Congruity ’ s passion for helping our clients . We are looking forward to a great season and hope to start building relationships at the first race in Gainesville .”
The 2024 season features 10 races across the country and includes the series ’ first-ever trip to Firebird Motorsports Park in Phoenix on April 5-7 . That race follows the opener in Gainesville , with NHRA Pro Mod then running four straight events in Chicago , Epping , Bristol , and Richmond to end the regular season .
After the race at Virginia Motorsports Park , the category is on an extended break until its “ Road to the Championship ” playoffs , which debuted last year , open at the NHRA U . S . Nationals in Indy . From there , the season finishes with races in Charlotte , St . Louis , and the final in Las Vegas on Oct . 31-Nov . 3 .
“ It ’ s exciting to have a new name like Congruity join as the title sponsor of the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series , which is set to have another standout season in 2024 ,” said Brad Gerber , NHRA Vice President and Chief Development Officer . “ These new partners get a great first-hand glimpse of these awesome cars and incredible racing action , as well as a great opportunity to work with our Pro Mod race teams and clients .”
LearnEV +, an E-commerce training platform
that educates technicians in the electric vehicles and internal combustion engine ( ICE ) space , signed on as the series presenting sponsor as part of a multi-year partnership .
LearnEV + Powered by iTRG is a new partner for both NHRA and the NHRA Pro Mod category . Learn EV +, Inc . is dedicated to providing comprehensive training to technicians , using cuttingedge virtual and augmented reality headsets . The platform offers an immersive learning experience that enhances the proficiency and expertise of technicians in independent repair shops as well as dealerships .
“ We are extremely excited to work with NHRA and the Pro Mod Series ,” said John J . Stoeckinger , president , LearnEV + and iTRG . “ This is a great partnership which will enable us to market our training in both combustible and electric training modules and get it out into the market . We see this as a long-term partnership with NHRA and the Pro Mod Series .”
Killin Time Racing , led by two-time NHRA Pro Mod world champion Stevie “ Fast ” Jackson , stepped up to provide a $ 2,500 low qualifier bonus for all 10 races . The sizable award represents a 233 % increase from last season ’ s $ 750 No . 1 qualifier bonus .
“ NHRA Pro Modified is a collection of the best of the best in fast door car racing . Killin Time Racing prides itself on working harder than anyone else because we want to win more than everyone else ,” said Jackson , president of Killin Time Racing . “ KTR honors the effort and sacrifice of the teams that run their cars as hard and fast as we run our company . KTR is excited for the 2024 season .” DI
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