The Real Pro Mod Association (RPM) once again with a full field of 24 cars entered the NHRA Pro Mod Series race presented by J&A Service this past weekend in Houston. At Friday’s driver’s meeting, a growing group of sponsors showed their support for RPM, by awarding drivers several products and cash bonuses.
Mike Janis not only took home the Wally at the NHRA SpringNationals, but he also won the $500 Larry Jeffers Race Cars – Best Reaction Time Award, by cutting a .018 in the final round. Kenny Lang won a $3,000 certificate for a set of wheels from Mickey Thompson Performance. Steve Matusek, Clint Satterfield, Mike Castellana and Kevin Fiscus all won $250 certificates redeemable at JE Pistons. The Powerocks portable cell charger winners last weekend included Jim & Steven Whiteley. And, Ron Muenks won a case of CRC Brakleen.
Racers who picked up RedHorse $300 1st Round Bonuses included: Jim Laurita, Pete Farber, Harold Martin, Dan Stevenson, Steven Whiteley, Von Smith, Troy Coughlin and Mike Knowles. Drivers who took home the $500 RedHorse Quarter Final Round Bonuses were: Don Walsh Jr, Ron Muenks, Rickie Smith and Kevin Fiscus. Teammates, Danny Rowe and Steve Matusek each picked up $750 RedHorse Semi-Final Bonuses.
It was also announced at the driver’s meeting by Don Corsette of Lucas Oil, that Protect The Harvest has signed a three year commitment to support RPM drivers participating in the NHRA Pro Mod Series.
The next race for RPM drivers is the 2014 NHRA Southern Nationals in Commerce, GA coming up on May 16th – May 18th.