NHRA - National Hot Rod Association

NHRA officials announced today that Elite Motorsports has been named the presenting sponsor for the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of the upcoming Fitzgerald USA NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, which takes place this weekend at Bristol Dragway. It is the sixth of 12 races during the 2018 E3 Spark Plugs Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service season.
 
Race fans will be treated to the thrilling action of the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service in Bristol, and the class has already delivered plenty of exciting action in 2018. More than 30 drivers will compete for a victory in the talent-rich class at Thunder Valley as the season hits the halfway mark. The class offers something unique for every kind of hot-rodding enthusiast, highlighted by historic muscle cars like the ’67 Mustang, ’68 Firebird and ’69 Camaro, as well as a variety of late model American muscle cars. Producing more than 3,000 horsepower, the suspended door pro mod cars travel the quarter-mile in less than six seconds at speeds of more than 250 mph.
 
“Bristol Dragway is a great place for fans to take in all the thrilling action of the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service,” said Brad Gerber, NHRA vice president and chief development officer. “Elite Motorsports has been a significant name in the Pro Stock world, and we are excited to see them move into the Pro Mod class as a race team and an event partner as well.”

Elite Motorsports is a premier dealer for all motorsports transportation needs, as well as high-performance engines, race cars and racing equipment, and has become a prominent force in the NHRA Pro Stock class, boasting two world championships with Erica Enders. Its current Pro Stock driver lineup also includes standouts like Jeg Coughlin Jr., Vincent Nobile, Alex Laughlin and Matt Hartford. The company also made its NHRA Pro Mod debut earlier this season, and Enders will be racing an Elite Motorsports Camaro this weekend at Bristol Dragway in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service class. 

“Elite Motorsports is looking forward to sponsoring the intense competition the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service will bring to Bristol Dragway at the Fitzgerald USA NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals.” said Richard Freeman of Elite Motorsports, LLC. “At Elite, we’re all about competition. From Pro Stock to Pro Mod we want to be involved with the best, of the best. We are excited for this event.”

With his win in Virginia, Mike Janis took over the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service points lead, though three-time world champion Rickie Smith has two wins and is close behind. Other season winners are Jim Whiteley and Jose Gonzalez, while other top competitors include standouts like Stevie “Fast” Jackson, Chad Green, Mike Castellana, Todd Tutterow, Bob Rahaim and former world champion Khalid AlBalooshi. All 12 races of the 2018 E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service season will air on FOX Sports 1 (FS1) and FOX Sports 2 (FS2).