Pro Modified Racing Association ~ PMRA

08/26/2026

https://dragillustrated.com/when-seconds-count-race-car-emergency-extrication-demonstration-brings-first-responders-and-motorsports-safety-together-at-toronto-motorsports-park/

What happens when a race car crashes and a driver needs to be safely removed from a vehicle specifically designed to withstand the forces of a serious racing accident? Residents will have an opportunity to see that emergency response firsthand during WHEN SECONDS COUNT – Race Car Emergency Extrica...

08/10/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

QUICK 32 SPORTSMAN SERIES RETURNS TO TORONTO MOTORSPORTS PARK

Teams to compete in the John Scotti Canadian Championship Series during the NHRA National Open double-headers September 4 – 6

CAYUGA, ON (August 10, 2026) – The Quick 32 Sportsman Series will return to competition at the John Scotti Canadian Championship Series during the NHRA National Open double-header at Toronto Motorsports Park, scheduled for the Labour Day Weekend Spectacular, September 4–6.

The John Scotti Canadian Championship Series will feature the Quick 32 Sportsman Series (Top Dragster and Top Sportsman), Can-Am Stock/Super Stock Series, Nostalgia Super Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas, Super Street, and Junior Dragster.

Competitors can earn NHRA grade points, which determine eligibility for major NHRA events and provide an opportunity to win a Wally, the most prestigious trophy in drag racing.

"I cannot wait to get back to Toronto Motorsports Park for the Labour Day Weekend Spectacular," said John Scotti. "The calibre of entries this weekend will be outstanding."

"Labour Day Weekend has always been one of the marquee events of the season at Toronto Motorsports Park," said Bruce Mehlenbacher. "Fans can expect outstanding competition in the Quick 32 Sportsman Series."

The event will feature qualifying and eliminations on both Saturday and Sunday, with a Test & Tune session on Friday. Fans will also enjoy jet-powered dragsters, Pro Modified racing, live music, and camping throughout the weekend.

The Quick 32 Sportsman Series competes at the John Scotti Canadian Championship Series during the NHRA National Open double-headers at Toronto Motorsports Park in Cayuga, Ontario. The 2026 schedule includes Victoria Day Weekend (May 15–17) and Labour Day Weekend (September 4–6).

For more information, please contact:

Bruce Mehlenbacher
Quick 32 Sportsman Series
Email: [email protected]

Glenn Grow
National Hot Rod Association
Email: [email protected]

04/07/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NHRA WELCOMES QUICK 32 SPORTSMAN SERIES BACK TO JOHN SCOTTI CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

Teams to compete at the NHRA National Open at Toronto Motorsports Park, May 15 – 17 and September 4 – 6

Montreal, QC (April 7, 2026) – The John Scotti Canadian Championship Series is pleased to announce that the Quick 32 Sportsman Series will return to the NHRA National Open double-headers at Toronto Motorsports Park in Cayuga, Ontario. The events are set for Victoria Day Weekend, May 15–17, and Labour Day Weekend, September 4–6, 2026.

"Bruce Mehlenbacher's Quick 32 Sportsman Series (Top Dragster and Top Sportsman) draw a great group of Canadian and American teams. We want those teams,” said John Scotti. “They’re second to none, all first-class teams, and great competitors. It is natural to include them again for the advancement of the Canadian Series."

The event features two full days of qualifying and eliminations on Saturday and Sunday. There will also be a Test & Tune session on Friday.

"The Quick 32 Sportsman Series is looking forward to working with everyone at Toronto Motorsports Park, NHRA's Glenn Grow and the NHRA John Scotti Canadian Championship Series Motorsports Park," said Bruce Mehlenbacher of the Quick 32 Sportsman Series. "The teams are excited to be included in the event and to return to Toronto Motorsports Park."

The event will feature classes such as the Quick 32 Sportsman Series (Top Dragster and Top Sportsman), Can-Am Stock/Super Stock Series, Nostalgia Super Stock, Super Comp, Super Gas, Super Street, and Junior Dragster. Competitors can earn NHRA grade points, which help determine their eligibility for major NHRA events and give them a chance to win a Wally, the most prestigious trophy in drag racing.

For more information, please contact:

Glenn Grow
National Hot Rod Association
Email: [email protected]

Bruce Mehlenbacher
Quick 32 Sportsman Series
Email: [email protected]

02/24/2026

https://cmhf.ca/inductees/rob-atchison/ -media

Rob AtchisonINDUCTED 2025 - COMPETITOR View Multimedia Rob Atchison is no stranger to success in the world of drag racing. Atchison raced an Alcohol Funny Car in the IHRA/Hooters Series, where he won six of 11 IHRA National Events in 2003. He added two runner-up finishes and was the No. 1 qualifier....

01/23/2026

Rob Atchison raced an Alcohol Funny Car in the IHRA/Hooters Series, winning three straight IHRA Funny Car titles from 2003 to 2005, with 16 National Event wins during that span. He finished top-three in IHRA points over the next three seasons before switching rides, competing in PMRA and IHRA Pro Mod events and later racing close to home in the NDRA.

The CMHF Induction Gala takes place Sat. Feb. 21 at the Canadian International AutoShow. Doors open at 3:30pm, with the ceremony taking place from 4:30-7pm. Tickets include same-day admission to the AutoShow. For tickets & info, visit CMHF.ca.

11/11/2025

https://dragillustrated.com/carl-spiering-honored-at-canadian-drag-racing-hall-of-fame-ceremony/

Carl Spiering was honored Sunday night into the Canadian Drag Racing Hall of Fame during its 10th Anniversary Gala at the Armon Plaza Montreal Airport Hotel in Montreal, Quebec. “Thank you to the Canadian Drag Racing Hall of Fame for this incredible acknowledgement,” said Carl Spiering. “When ...

11/09/2025

THE JOHN MASSINGBERD MEMORIAL AWARD PRESENTED AT CANADIAN DRAG RACING HALL OF FAME INDUCTION GALA

John Scotti honoured as the newest recipient

11/09/2025

CARL SPIERING HONOURED AT CANADIAN DRAG RACING HALL OF FAME CEREMONY

Inducted into the Canadian Drag Racing Hall of Fame