LATEST PRA NEWS / NOTES

P/M WALLPAPER
(July 28, 2010) - Last spring the Pro Racing Association witnessed an historic event in the EMPI Pro Modified Class.  A total of eighteen (18) Pro Modified Volkswagens were on hand at the Bugorama Sacramento #65 at Sacramento Raceway in Sacramento, California.  To honor those who were part of this we have created this computer wallpaper for you to download with all 18 competitors represented.  Currently we have two sizes, 800x600 and 1024x768 (after opening you can right click and "save picture as" or "set as background") but are creating more sizes in the coming days, please check back.

P/G POINTS CORRECTION
(July 2, 2010) - The Pro Racing Association updated the CB 044 Pro Gas point standings.  It was determined that Scott Bakken established the first CB 044 Pro Gas ET and MPH record at Phoenix Bugorama in March 2010.  The record, which was 11.49 ET @ 115.78 MPH earned him an additional 20 points towards the championship.  The record was broken by Kevin Barrett at Bugorama #65 Sacramento in May 2010.  To view all the PRA record holders visit the RECORD BOOK. 

The Pro Racing Encyclopedia - COMING IN 2010

P/G RECORD ESTABLISHED
(June 7, 2010) - Along with claiming the CB 044 Pro Gas class win at the Bugorama #65 Sacramento, Kevin Barrett also established the Pro Gas class record with his 11.054 ET @ 123.09 MPH during qualifying.  Congratulations to him and his team!  To view all the PRA record holders visit the RECORD BOOK. 

BUGORAMA #65 SACRAMENTO WINNERS
(May 31, 2010) - Congrats to all the winners from Bugorama #65 Sacramento this past weekend.  The winners included Eric Calabrese (EMPI Pro Modified), Joe Maestas (Heads-Up Performance Super Street), Kevin Barrett (CB 044 Pro Gas), Allen Wiess (Bugformance of Sacramento Super Comp), Jim Martin (LowBugget.com Super Gas) and Doug Colley (DPR Machine Inc Pro Eliminator.)

You can check out all the round-by-round results HERE.
Point standings are updated HERE.

CALABRESE RE-SETS PRO MODIFIED RECORDS

Another congrats to Eric Calabrese for re-setting his own PRA Pro Modified ET and MPH records. He shattered the old ET record of 8.48 (April 2008) with a 8.26 and improved on the MPH record of 170.67 (May 2009) with a 177.68. Congratutions to Eric and the entire Red Baron Team!

Volume #23 - Issue #4 - May 2010 

EMPI PRO MODIFIED SPRING SHOOTOUT PAYOUTS
(May 21, 2010) - With the increase in the Pro Modified field for the upcoming Bugorama #65 Sacramento from 8 to 16, there will also be an increase in the payout.  The total payout for a full field has gone from $1900.00 (8-car) to $4200.00 (16-car), a 121% increase.  See the table below for the complete figures:

PRA RACER PROFILES
(April 29, 2010) - We have updated/ added new profiles to our Racers Profiles section.  The following profiles were updated - Dave Bendig and Doug Gonzalez.  The following profiles were added - Scott Bakken, Joel Carter, Anthony Hernds, Daniel Kurtzman, Dominick Luppino, Joe Maestas, Hobi Osequera, Mark Prothero and Mike Shelden.  If you would like to add/update information to your current profile or get your profile added please visit our Racer Profiles section.

Volume #23 - Issue #3 - April 2010 

(March 31, 2010) - Congratulations to all the winners from the Phoenix Bugorama presented by Chapman Volkswagen. Kris Lauffer (EMPI Pro Modified), Doug Gonzalez (Heads-Up Performance Super Street), Scott Bakken (CB 044 Pro Gas), Dave Bendig (Bugformance of Sacramento Super Comp), Daniel Kurtzman (LowBugget.com Super Gas) and Hobi Osequera (DPR Machine Inc. Pro Eliminator).

You can check out all the round-by-round results HERE.
View the current 2010 Point Standings HERE.

PRO RACING NEWS GOING DIGITAL
(March 25, 2010) - Starting with the April 2010 issue of the Pro Racing News we are going digital!  Below are samples of the January 2010 and March 2010 issues that were converted over.

Volume #23 - Issue #1 - January 2010 

Volume #23 - Issue #2 - March 2010 

We will also be adding more features, articles, etc. in coming issues as well as advertisers.  If you have any questions or comments or are interested in advertising in the "NEW" Pro Racing News I can be reached at  jlculley@gmail.com.

(March 21, 2010) - The Event Payout section has been updated with the CB 044 Pro Gas payouts.  Hopefully we will see some full fields in this new class and the full payouts can be awarded.  For an 8-car field the winner will get $600.00 (plus a $300.00 CB Bonus), the runner-up will get $250.00 (plus a $100.00 CB Bonus) and the semi-finalists will get $75.00 (plus a $25.00 CB Bonus).  To see the rest of the payouts CLICK HERE.

(March 18, 2010) - With the recent track issues at Firebird International Raceway that became evident during the National Hot Rod Association's 26th Annual Arizona Nationals, PRA Race Director Kevin Reynolds and Bugorama Promotions Steve Hole made a trip to Chandler, Arizona to check on the track conditions in preparation for the upcoming Bugorama Phoenix on March 28, 2010.  After meeting with track personnel and inspecting the track it appears both were satisfied the issues had been resolved and the first race of the Pro Racing Association's 2010 Championship Drag Racing schedule will take place as planned.

PRO RACING NEWS
(March 5, 2010) - The latest issue of the Pro Racing News, The Official Newsletter of the Pro Racing Association (Volume 23, Issue #2 - March 2010) is now available to download.  You can click on the picture to the left or CLICK HERE.  If you have any ideas, suggestions, comments or would like to contribute to the Pro Racing News in any way please contact Jason Culley @ jlculley@gmail.com.  Thanks for reading!

2010 RULEBOOK RELEASED
(February 13, 2010) - The 2010 PRA Rulebook has been reviewed and is now available to view online.    Check it out by clicking the Rulebook link under 2010 Info to the left or CLICK HERE.

NEW PRA FORUM!
(January 13, 2010) - The Pro Racing Association has launched their new forum.  There is still going to be some work done to it but you can start registering by CLICKING HERE.  When you register please do so using your REAL first and last name.  Failure to do so may result in your registration being delayed or denied.  The old forum will still be up for awhile to give everybody a chance to move over.  Thank-you!  Any questions you can send to jlculley@gmail.com.  

NEW PRO RACING NEWS!
(January 4, 2010) - The first issue of the Pro Racing News, The Official Newsletter of the Pro Racing Association is now available.  (You can click on the picture to the left to download your copy.)  There are a few subtle changes for 2010, nothing too drastic.  If you have any ideas, suggestions, comments or would like to contribute to the Pro Racing News in any way please contact Jason Culley @ jlculley@gmail.com.  Thanks for reading!

2010 PRA SCHEDULE
(January 2, 2010) - The 2010 Pro Racing Association season will kick-off at Firebird International Raceway at the Bugorama Phoenix on March 28th.  The remaining events will be - Sacramento (May 30th), Sacramento #2 (September 5th), Las Vegas (October 3rd) and Fontana (October 17th).

HELP WANTED!
(December 26, 2009) - The Pro Racing Association is looking for you help.  If you are interested in assisting the PRA in 2010 CLICK HERE for all the opportunities.

RACEPRA.COM IN 2010
(December 4, 2009) - With the completion of the 2009 PRA Championship Drag Racing season we are starting to look forward to the 2010 season here at www.racepra.com.  Over the next couple months as racers are working on their cars and getting them ready for the drag racing season we will be making some changes (minor!) and updates to the PRA website as well as the Pro Racing News, The Official Newsletter of the Pro Racing Association.  Although we have a few ideas in mind I would love to hear what the racers and fans would like to see from their website and newsletter.  If you have any suggestions/comments please email me at jlculley@gmail.com. 

PRA 2010 CALENDAR
Get your Pro Racing Association 2010 Calendar produced by Jason Culley Web Design Promotions with photography provided by Herb Barbee.  For the low price of $19.99 (plus shipping & handling) you get action shots of all the 2009 class champions (Eric Calabrese, Roger Crawford, Allen Wiess, John Schuerger, Barron Surratt and Bruce Fordyce), plus the runner-ups ("BusterJohn" Varela, Ron Fleming, "Muffler Mike" Shelden, Daniel Kurtzman, Paul Ellis and Ole Jorgensen.)

Ordering is easy, just visit the Jason Culley Web Design Promotions storefront at Lulu.com by clicking HERE.  When prompted you will need to register for a free account, which is fairly quick and simple. 

If you are having any issues with ordering or if you have questions/comments please email me at jlculley@gmail.com. 

ANDY COSTELLO REMEMBERED
August 12, 2009 - Tomorrow, August 13, 2001 will mark the eight year anniversary of the death of PRA driver Andy Costello from brain cancer.

Andy was known as a quiet man who loved to race and gave the sport 100% all the time.  His first event win came on May 26, 1991 at Sacramento Bug-O-Rama #27 on a hole shot win over Alan Deshotels.  Andy would win back-to-back Super Street championships in 1994 and 1995 and then moved into the Pro Stock class and claimed his third PRA championship.  In 1997, Andy was diagnosed with a tumor in the brain and after successful surgery in April of that year returned to racing for a few more years until his retirement in early 2001.  His three PRA championships ranks him fourth (tied with Shawn Geers) for the most championships all-time.

Andy's Super Street car is still around and apparently ready to go, just waiting for the day that  his son is ready to guide it down the quarter-mile and back into the winner's circle. 

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