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Support for Drag 965 Pro Extreme Motorcycle in 2017
PITTSBORO, N.C. (February 15, 2017): The PDRA welcomes
back Drag 965 as the title sponsor of Pro Extreme
Motorcycle for the fourth consecutive season. The Kuwait
drag racing powerhouse that is Drag 965 is a global
standard of team unity and motorsports. Sheikh Mohammad al
Sabah, head of Drag 965, has done much good for the sport
in both Kuwait and the U.S. and continues that effort with
the ongoing sponsorship of PDRA’s Pro Extreme Motorcycle
category.
Drag 965 Pro Extreme Motorcycle expects to see a few new
riders this season, marking a likely resurgence in the
class. Last season saw greater parity in competition for
the bikes with new and more varied faces taking home the
coveted 660 trophies.
Supporting title sponsor Drag 965, Timblin Chassis will
present the Low Qualifier Award this season in the form of
a $300 Timblin Chassis gift certificate. Owner Walt
Timblin has many customers in both the PDRA and the Middle
East, which makes his support of Drag 965 PXM a
no-brainer. Bill Vose, Dan Wagner, Terri Schweigert,
Travis Davis, and, new this year, Paul Gast, all ride
Timblin Chassis bikes.
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“I like to give back and I
like the PDRA,” Timblin told. “It puts [bikes] out there in front of a lot
of people. The more people see Timblin bikes race, the more people want
our bikes.”
While Timblin Chassis started out over 20 years ago focused on sportsman
bikes, Timblin continued to move up through the ranks and now not only
crafts chassis, but a full line of components as well. “We do CNC parts
for other companies and bikes. I sell wheels and carbon fiber body work,
pretty much a full line of anything to build a roller.”
Although many Drag 965 competitors are already on Timblin bikes, Timblin
says there are other he thinks may join the ranks this year. “I hope all
the guys I build bikes for will come on to the races and make it a big
2017.”
Another class supporter, Grothus Drag Bikes, is offering a unique
incentive in 2017. Grothus Drag Bikes will award a $100 gift certificate
to all non-qualifiers at every event that is run as an eight bike field.
“We love the PDRA events,” stated Ed Grothus, owner of Grothus Drag Bikes
and retired fireman. “It’s very professional, well-run, great venues, very
friendly people. The people that aren’t getting the press, that aren’t
going to the winner’s circle, that aren’t holding a trophy at the end of
the day - I’d like to think that those people deserve a little something.
So I decided to offer $100 gift certificate to non-qualifiers in events
that don’t have a 16 bike field. It’s our way of giving back to the sport
a little bit. We believe in advancing the sport and trying to help it
grow. That’s not done just by putting money in the winners and runners up
pockets. So this is for those people who may not qualify this year.”
Grothus Drag Bikes focuses largely on providing chassis and chassis
components to the sportsman bike market, but also has PXM bikes around the
globe. Ed’s son Brunson entered two PDRA events last season, winning both,
and may pursue the Drag 965 PXM World Championship this season.
“We not only make, build and sell parts, we race ‘em,” added Grothus. “So
we truly understand what makes thing tick and how to make them better.”
The class enjoys further support from the McKinney family-owned D&S Auto
Sales & Salvage and motorcycle authority Vance & Hines.
“We are thrilled to have the continued and new PXM support from these
great partners,” thanked Will Smith, PDRA Director of Marketing. “They are
devoted to this unique aspect of the sport and we’re grateful for their
time, investment and commitment. It’s looking like a great year and these
bikes will be bringing incredible action to every event. We look forward
to seeing our new and returning riders in a few short weeks.”
Drag 965 Pro Extreme Motorcycle offers a distinctive fan experience in the
PDRA. Loyal bike enthusiasts prefer their speed on two wheels and Drag 965
PXM action is second to none in that arena. For more information on the
PDRA 2017 tour, which begins March 9-11, visit
www.pdra660.com.
ABOUT THE PDRA
Based in Pittsboro, North Carolina, the Professional Drag Racers
Association is the top sanctioning body in the United States for the sport
of eighth-mile drag racing. The PDRA’s professional categories include Pro
Extreme, Pro Nitrous, Pro Boost, Extreme Pro Stock and Pro Extreme
Motorcycle along with several sportsman and various exhibition categories.
The 2017 PDRA schedule consists of eight national events. For more on the
world’s premier eighth-mile drag racing organization visit
www.pdra660.com.
Follow the PDRA:
Facebook,
Instagram,
YouTube.
Action Racing
Photo: Gary Rowe / PDRA660.com
PRESS CONTACT: Lisa Collier
Professional Drag Racers Association
lisa@pdra660.com
704.692.4636
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