 Ralph
Andreacchi
Team: Skull Motorsports
Owner: Ralph Andreacchi
Car: 1953 Studebaker
Engine: Al Billes Racing 526-cubic inch Brad Anderson
(BAE) Supercharged Hemi
Supercharger: Kobelco K-11
Transmission: Lenco three-speed
Fuel System: Al Billes Racing
Hometown: Maple, Ontario
Started Racing: 1986
Crew Chief Joseph Andreacchi
Favorite Tracks:
US - Rockingham Dragway
Canada - Toronto Motorsports Park
Accomplishment: Best time 6.456-seconds at 219 mph (2,900
pounds with mufflers); OSCA 2005 Driver of the Year Award;
Runner-up 2005 OSCA Points Championship; Runner-up 2005
CFSC Shootout and Qualified number one at 2005 events
Sponsors: Thanks to Al Billes Racing, Performance Engineering,
Fast Eddie Racewear, Le Chassis and J.E. Construction
& Haulage
Website: www.skullmotorsports.ca
 Sam
Andreacchi
Team: Andreacchi Motorsports
Owner: Sam Andreacchi and Domenic Calabria
Car: 1969 Chevrolet Nova
Engine: Al Billes Racing 521-cubic inch Brad Anderson (BAE) Supercharged Hemi
Supercharger: Kobelco 14-71
Transmission: Lenco three-speed
Fuel System: Al Billes Racing
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
Family: Wife Franca, son Vincent and daughter Alessandra
Started Racing: 1983
Crew Chief Murray Kennedy
Favorite Tracks:
US – Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park - Norwalk, OH
Canada - Toronto Motorsports Park
Accomplishment: 2007 Pro Modified Racing Association – Fifth Place; Winner - 2007 PMRA Challenge, Toronto Motorsports Park; Runner-up 2004 and 2006 CFSC Shootout; Won 2 OSCA races in 2006
Sponsors: Paul Wolf Electric & Lighting Supply Inc., Kidd Fuels Corp., Sylvania, IED (Independent Electrical Distributors), Thomas & Betts, Legrand Canada Inc., Eaton, Nuteck Mechanical, Manning Electric Co. Ltd., Eurotech Electric Limited, Ember Electric Ltd., Dial Auto Parts, 3M Signs, Ideal Quilting Limited, ARA Electrical Contractors, Halling Electrical & Mechanical, Diagnostic Automotive, Core Insurance, Al Billes and Skull Motorsports.
 Bruce
Boland
Team: B&B Racing
Owner: Bruce Boland
Car: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (Under Construction)
Engine: ERD (Engine Research & Development) 526-cubic inch Brad Anderson (BAE) Supercharged Hemi
Chassis: LJ Chassis
Supercharger: SSI Superchargers
Transmission: Lenco three-speed
Fuel System: Waterman
Hometown: Hamilton, Ontario
Started Racing: 1975
Crew Chief Rob Cesario
Favorite Tracks:
US – Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park - Norwalk, OH
Canada – Toronto Motorsports Park
Accomplishments: 2007 Pro Modified Racing Association – Champion; 2005 Pro Modified Racing Association – Fifth Place; Winner - 2005 PMRA Challenge, Lancaster Raceway Park
Sponsors: Backwoods Excavating & Float Service, Excel Motorsports, Pro Racing Fuels, A&A Auto Parts, and Double D Construction
 Joe
Boniferro
Team: Smokin' Joe's Racing
Owner: Joe Boniferro
Car: 1999 Dodge Avenger
Engine: Keith Black 526-cubic inch Supercharged BI Wedge
Chassis: Tim McAmis Race Cars/Lowdown Hot Rods
Supercharger: PSI Superchargers
Transmission: Lenco three-speed
Fuel System: Boniferro
Hometown: Niagara Falls, Ontario
Started Racing: 1985
Crew Chief Ryan Boniferro
Favorite Tracks:
US – Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park - Norwalk, OH
Canada -
Accomplishment: Winner - 2007 PMRA Challenge, Grand Bend Motorplex; 2006 Pro Modified Racing Association - Champion; Winner - 2006 PMRA Challenge, Grand Bend Motorplex; 2005 Pro Modified Racing Association – Eighth Place
Sponsors: Joe's Transmission, Koffel's Place
Website: www.joestransmission.com
 Jack Brohman
Team: Nazca Racing
Owner: Jack Brohman
Car: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
Body: Joe Van Overbeek
Engine: Alan Johnson 526-cubic inch Supercharged
Chassis: LJ Chassis
Supercharger: Kobelco
Transmission: Bruno Lenco three-speed
Fuel System: ERD (Engine Research & Development)
Hometown: Jarvis, Ontario
Started Racing: Raced in 1965 and 1966, then took a twenty-seven year sabbatical to get married and to raise Chris; returned to drag racing in 1993
Crew Chief: Chris Brohman
Favorite Tracks:
US - Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park - Norwalk, OH
Canada - Toronto Motorsports Park
Accomplishment: Won the first race I entered in 1965 at Sparta, Ontario (St. Thomas Dragway); won several races in Pro, Super Pro, Pro Comp; competed at the Grand Bend Motorplex in the Top Sportsman class in 2000 and finished third
Sponsors: BrantFLO Hydraulics
Website: www.nazcaracing.com
 Terry
Brown
Team: Terry Brown Racing
Owner: Terry Brown
Car 1971 Dodge Challenger R/T
Engine: Keith Black 526-cubic inch Supercharged Hemi
Supercharger: PSI Superchargers
Transmission: Lenco three-speed
Hometown: Caledonia, Ontario
Started Racing: 1999
Crew Chief Jason Greenland
Crew: Paul Brown and Big Mike
Favorite Tracks:
Canada - Toronto Motorsports Park
Career Highlight: Three-time OSCA Outlaw Champion; Canada's fastest street car; best time with mufflers 6.32-seconds at 227 mph
Website: www.terrybrownracing.com
 Mike Cusimano
Team Name: Joe Caruso & Mike Cusimano's "Midlife Crisis"
Owner: Joe Caruso & Mike Cusimano
Car: 1994 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
Engine: Jan-Cen Racing Engines 526-cubic inch Supercharged Rodeck
Chassis: Stroupe Race Cars
Supercharger: PSI Superchargers
Transmission: Lenco three-speed
Fuel System: Jan-Cen Racing Engines/Enderly
Hometown: Rochester, NY
Started Racing: Early 1970's
Crew Chief Joe Caruso
Favorite Tracks:
US - Norwalk Raceway Park
Canada - Grand Bend Motorplex and Toronto Motorsports Park
Accomplishment: Winner - Top Sportsman at the Empire Nationals in 1992; Runner-up 1997 and 1995
 Jack
Grainy
Team: Grainy Brothers Racing
Owner: Sonny & Jack Grainy
Car: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (Under Construction)
Engine: Mike Stawicki Keith Black 526-cubic inch Supercharged
Big Chief
Chassis: G-Force Race Cars
Supercharger: Littlefield 14-71
Transmission: Lenco three-speed
Fuel System: Stawicki Racing
Hometown: North Tonawanda, New York
Started Racing: 1974
Crew Chief Sonny Grainy
Favorite Tracks:
US – Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park - Norwalk, OH
Canada - Toronto Motorsports Park
Accomplishment: 2006 Pro Modified Racing Association
– Fourth Place; 2005 Pro Modified Racing Association
– Second Place
Sponsors: Niagara Auto and Grainy's Automotive
Website: www.grainysautomotive.com
 Matt Guenther
Team: Guenther Racing
Owner: Mike Guenther
Car: 1941 Willys
Engine: Sonny's 737-cubic inch Chevrolet Nitrous Hemi
Transmission: Lenco four-speed
Fuel System: Gasoline - Nitrous Oxide
Hometown: Livonia, New York
Started Racing: 1992
Crew Chief Jerry Highway
Favorite Tracks:
US – Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park - Norwalk, OH
Canada - Grand Bend Motorplex and Toronto Motorsports Park
Accomplishment: 2007 Pro Modified Racing Association – Second Place; Winner - 2007 PMRA Challenge, Lancaster Raceway Park; Matt started racing Junior Dragster in 1992 when he was 8 years old. In 2000, when Matt turned 16 he started racing Quick Rod for a year before moving to Top Dragster in 2001, and then Top Sportsman in 2003.
Sponsors: Honeoye Auto Parts, Mike Mastin Engineering
 Al Hinds
Owner: Al Hinds
Car: 2004 Chevrolet Corvette
Engine: Alan Johnson 526-cubic inch TFX Fowler Engines Supercharged
Chassis: Lowdown Hot Rods
Supercharger: PSI Superchargers
Transmission: Lenco three-speed
Fuel System: Fowler
Hometown: Waterloo, Ontario
Started Racing: 1995
Crew Chief: Tom VanDerGeld
Crew: Jeff Fowler, Gary Irving, Dee Hinds, Mike Wagg, Marc McCrea, Brody VanDerGeld, Corey & Shea Hinds
Favorite Tracks:
US - Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park - Norwalk, OH
Canada – Toronto Motorsports Park and Grand Bend Motorplex
Accomplishment: World ET record Top Sportsman 1999 Rockingham 6.54-seconds; Winner of Can-Am Nationals London (promod); Top 10 overall in the CDRA series
Sponsors: Quaker State Q HorsePower™, Suds Express Car Washes, Medico, Modern Elevator, NGK Spark Plugs, Roberts Boxed Meats, Schlueter Chevrolet Hummer, Jiffy Lube, Lowdown Hot Rods, Strange Engineering ,Weld Wheels
Website: Coming soon!
 Kasey
Janzen
Team: KC Motorsports
Owner: Kasey Janzen
Car: 1993 Chevrolet Lumina Z34
Engine: Keith Black 526-cubic inch Supercharged
Chassis: Stroupe Race Cars
Supercharger: Littlefield Blowers
Transmission: Lenco three-speed
Fuel System: Oddy's Automotive Inc.
Hometown: St. Catharines, Ontario
Started Racing: 1981
Crew Chief: Craig "Pork Chop" Masterson
Favorite Tracks:
US - Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park - Norwalk, OH
Canada - Toronto Motorsports Park
Accomplishment:2006 Pro Modified Racing Association - Champion; Winner - 2006 PMRA Challenge, St. Thomas Dragway; 2005 Pro Modified Racing Association – Third Place
Sponsors: KC Auto Parts, John Bear, Wix Filters, Raybestos, AutoFX
Website: www.kcmotorsports.net
 Randy Jewell
Team: JFM Racing (Jewell, Falco & Mars)
Owner: Randy Jewell, Gary Falco & Jim Mars
Car: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
Engine: 557-cubic inch BBC
Chassis: RJ ProFab 25.2 spec
Turbocharger: Twin billet 88mm Precision Turbo
Transmission: Bruno Lenco
Fuel System: Methanol Fuel Injection (MFI) by Alan Dudley
Hometown: Holley, New York
Started Racing: 1986
Crew Chief: Gary Falco
Favorite Tracks:
US – New York International Raceway Park / Knoll-Gas Motorsports Park, Martin, MI
Canada - Toronto Motorsports Park
Accomplishment: 2004 and 2005 NSCA World Champion Top Street, 2006 NSCA Top Street Runner up. Top ten qualifier at first Orlando Street Nationals with new Camaro.
Sponsors: RJ ProFab, R&L Auto, Akers Trucking, Competition Transmission & Converters, 5 Star Metal Fabrication, HeadsUpRacer.com, Racepak,
Website: www.rjprofab.com
 Jason Kalso
Owner: Terry & Jason Kalso
Car: 1971 Plymouth Baracuda
Engine: Mike Stawicki 525-cubic inch Billet Brad Anderson (BAE) Supercharged Hemi
Chassis: G-Force Race Cars
Transmission: Lenco three-speed
Fuel System: DMPE
Hometown: Clarkston, Michigan
Started Racing: 2004
Crew Chief: Terry Kalso
Favorite Tracks:
US - Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park - Norwalk, OH
Canada - Grand Bend Motorplex
 Ike
Maier
Team: Ike Maier Motorsports
Owner: Ike Maier
Car: 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS
Engine: Alan Johnson 526-cubic inch Atchison Racing Supercharged
Chassis: G-Force Race Cars
Supercharger: Kobelco
Transmission: Lenco three-speed
Fuel System: Atchison Racing
Hometown: Tottenham, Ontario
Started Racing: 2004
Crew Chief Joe Roy, Blair Archer
Favorite Tracks:
US - The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Canada - Grand Bend Motorplex
Accomplishment: 2007 Pro Modified Racing Association – Fourth Place; Winner - OSCA Outlaw Street Event 2006 - Third Points
Sponsors: Maier Trucking, Atchison Machine Service Inc., Straight Line Racing, RMF Canada, Hutches Transmissions, The Hitch House, King Tool & Die
 Mark Nielsen
Team: Nielsen Motorsports
Owner: Mark Nielsen
Car: 1968 Yenko Camaro SS
Engine: ERD (Engine Research & Development) 526-cubic inch Brad Anderson (BAE) Supercharged Hemi
Chassis: G-Force Race Cars
Supercharger: PSI/ERD Stage One
Transmission: Lenco three-speed
Fuel System: ERD
Hometown: Brantford, Ontario
Started Racing: 1971
Crew Chief: Richard Ruysseveldt
Favorite Tracks:
US – Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park - Norwalk, OH
Canada - Grand Bend Motorplex
Accomplishment: Winner - 2006 KC Auto Family Day Thunder Fest - PMRA Challenge, Toronto Motorsports Park; 2005 Pro Modified Racing Association – Ninth Place
Website: www.nielsenmotorsports.com
 Wayne Nielsen
Team: Nielsen Racing
Owner: Wayne Nielsen
Car: 1993 Chevrolet Lumina Z34
Engine: Martin Technologies 738-cubic inch BBC
Chassis: Stroupe Race Cars
Nitrous System: NOS / Martin Technologies 3 Stage System
Transmission: Rossler TH400
Fuel System: Martin Technologies Electronic Fuel Injection
Hometown: London, Ontario
Started Racing: 1980
Crew Chief Luke Nielsen and Wes Simpson
Favorite Tracks:
US - Knoll Gas Motorsports Park, Martin, MI
Canada - Grand Bend Motorplex
Sponsors: Stoneybrook Auto Service, Pennzoil, Exercise Advantage
Website: Currently under construction
 Jeff Roth
Team: J&J Roth Racing
Owner: Jim Roth
Car: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Engine: Alan Johnson 526-cubic inch Atchison Racing Supercharged
Chassis: Tim McAmis Race Cars
Supercharger: Kobelco 14-71
Transmission: Lenco three-speed
Fuel System: Waterman Pump / JBR Injector Hat / Atchison Racing Fuel System
Hometown: Kitchener, Ontario
Started Racing: 1992 in Junior Dragsters
Crew Chief Dave Bankes
Favorite Tracks:
US - Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park, Norwalk, OH and Knoll Gas Motorsports Park, Martin, MI
Canada - Grand Bend Motorplex and Toronto Motorsports Park
Accomplishment: 2007 Quick-8 Finalist / 2007 IHRA Pro Funny Car license
Sponsors: Currently looking for sponsors.
Website: Coming Soon !!!
 Larry Sinke
Team: Hammer Racing
Owner: Larry Sinke
Car: 1967 Chevrolet Nova SS
Engine: 526-cubic inch Supercharged Hemi
Supercharger: SSI
Transmission: Lenco three-speed
Fuel System: RCI
Hometown: Welland, Ontario
Started Racing: 1997
Crew Chief Fred Speight
Favorite Tracks:
US - Huntsville Dragway
Canada - Luskville Dragway
Accomplishment: Winner - 2005 PMRA Challenge, Skyview Drags
Sponsors: Lafarge
Website: www.hammer-racing.com
 Carl
Spiering
Team: Carl Spiering Motorsports - Eaton Cutler-Hammer
Owner: Carl Spiering
Car: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Engine: ERD (Engine Research & Development) built 526-cubic inch Supercharged Hemi
Chassis: Tim McAmis Race Cars
Supercharger: PSI Superchargers
Transmission: Lenco three-speed
Fuel System: ERD (Engine Research & Development)
Hometown: Jordan Station, Ontario
Started Racing: 1991
Crew Chief Terry Vince
Favorite Tracks:
US - Rockingham Dragway
Canada - Toronto Motorsports Park
Accomplishment: 2007: Personal career best quarter-mile run of 6.00-seconds at 237.63 mph; Runner-up IHRA Canadian Nationals, Toronto Motorsports Park, Cayuga, ON; Runner-up IHRA Rocky Mountain Nationals, Edmonton, AB
2005: Winner IHRA ACDelco Canadian Nationals, Winner IHRA Torco Race Fuels Pro Modified Shootout, Winner PMRA Challenge, Toronto Motorsports Park
Major Sponsor: Eaton Cutler-Hammer
Associate Sponsors: (ATC) Aluminum Trailer Co., Competition Tire Canada - Goodyear Racing Tires, ERD (Engine Research & Development), Excel Tool & Die, Tim McAmis Race Cars, NGK Spark Plugs, Pennzoil®, PSI Superchargers, Bicknell Racing Products (BRP), The Trailer Shop, VP Racing Fuels, Aeroquip Performance Products, G-Force Race Cars Inc., Cynergy Composites, Scott Jahren Paint and JET Equipment and Tools Ltd.
Website: www.carlspiering.com
 Mike Stawicki
Team: G-Force Race Cars
Owner: Mike Stawicki
Car: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
Engine: Mike Stawicki 521-cubic inch Billet Brad Anderson (BAE) Supercharged Hemi
Chassis: G-Force Race Cars
Supercharger: M5 14-71
Fuel System: Stawicki Racing
Hometown: Medina, New York
Started Racing: 1975
Crew Chief Jim Salemi
Favorite Tracks:
US - Old Bridge Township Raceway Park and Gainesville Raceway
Canada - Toronto Motorsports Park
Accomplishment: 5.97-second run at Rockingham in October 2007; Member Pro Modified 5-Second Club; 2007 has started very well qualifying for both National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Pro Modified events featuring the AMS Staff Leasing Pro Modified Challenge events in Gainesville and Atlanta. Lowered career best performance numbers to 6.03-seconds at 237.95 miles per hour; Winner - 2005 PMRA Challenge, Toronto Motorsports Park
Sponsors: G-Force Race Cars Inc., D.M.P.E. Inc., Stawicki Used Cars, Isolation Systems, Strange Engineering, Weld Racing, NGK Spark Plugs, Mastin Engineering, Hot Rods by Burke, Cynergy Composites, 1320 Web Services, Drag Racing Online and Vici Promotions.
Website:www.stawickiracing.com
and www.gforceracecars.com
 John Vergotz
Team Name: Corvette Fever
Owner: John Vergotz
Car: 2000 Chevrolet Corvette
Engine: 746 cubic-inch Nitrous Buck Racing Engines
Chassis: Vanishing Point Race Cars
Transmission: Lenco Drive three-speed /Coan Super Mega Convertor
Fuel System: Barry Grant
Hometown: Erie, Pennsylvania
Started Racing: 1983
Crew Chief: John Vergotz Jr...crew chief for 7 yrs...(he's 7yrs old!)
Favorite Tracks:
US - Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park, Norwalk, OH
Canada - Grand Bend Motorplex
Accomplishment: WAR (World Alcohol Racers) 2005 Pro Modified Champion; Finished third in points with the NSCA Pro Street 2007 (Winner of two events and runner-up at one event) and finished fourth in 2006 with NSCA
Sponsors: A-1 Automotive Inc Erie, PA
 Scotty Wildgust
Team: Ajax Engines
Owner: Kirk and Maria Silbermann
Car: 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
Engine: Brad Anderson (BAE) 526-cubic inch
Supercharged Hemi
Chassis: G-Force Race Cars
Supercharger: PSI Superchargers
Transmission: Lenco Air-Shift
Fuel System: ERD/Carl Spiering
Hometown: Ajax, Ontario
Started Racing: 1992
Crew Chief Kirk Silbermann and John Weima
Crew: Tracy Weatherhead, Wendy Witt and, Chuck Wildgust and Dan Achilles
Favorite Tracks:
US – Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park - Norwalk, OH
Canada - Grand Bend Motorplex
Accomplishment: 2007 Pro Modified Racing Association – Second Place
Sponsors: Ajax Engines, J.S. Wild Auto & Trailer Sales, Wildgust Group RE/MAX and Dave McArther Custom Finishes
Special Thanks: Carl Spiering at ERD, Ron Spiering at The Trailer Shop and Lowdown Hot Rods
Website: www.AjaxEngines.com
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