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Liberty’s
Gears named title sponsor of PDRA Extreme Pro Stock
PITTSBORO, N.C. (December 22, 2017): The PDRA is proud to
announce a multi-year deal with Liberty’s Gears as the
title sponsor of Extreme Pro Stock (XPS). This
announcement comes with obvious changes in the class that
has been solely contested with Lenco transmissions.
Starting with the 2018 season, Liberty transmissions will
also be allowed in XPS. Cars running a Liberty must weigh
2435. Cars running a Lenco must weigh 2400.
“I’m excited to begin this relationship with PDRA. The
PDRA has a lot to offer,” stated Craig Liberty. “I believe
this will truly help the class, which is beginning to see
a resurgence. The class is intriguing, always fun to
watch. It’s a class of innovation and, by adding another
trans to the mix, I believe we’ll see that innovation
explode in coming years.
“We have a technically advanced component to offer the
class. The American way is competition and I love
competition. We make each other stronger. Competition is
what drives you to make a better product. We’ve spent the
last 10 years making sure our transmission is a good fit
for any class and I’m excited to see what a Liberty trans
can do behind a mountain motor.”
On the heel of this announcement, there are a good handful
of competitors who have expressed plans to use Liberty
transmissions this year.
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“We believe this is the right time to introduce a new dynamic to the
class,” Bob Harris stated on behalf of the PDRA. “We’re thrilled to have
Craig and Liberty’s Gears come on board as the title sponsor of Extreme
Pro Stock. We have several new teams coming to race with us this year and
now with the inclusion of Liberty transmissions, the class has a lot of
exciting things to look forward to for years to come.”
In addition to sponsoring the class, Liberty’s Gears introduces Liberty’s
Three Second Club for Extreme Pro Stock. The first five cars - regardless
of transmission used - to dip into the three second zone will receive
special recognition from Liberty’s Gears. All five will receive a ring and
a jacket commemorating the historic marker. The first Pro Stock car to
make a sub four second run will also receive a trophy and a gift
certificate to Liberty’s Gears.
“We want to see three second mountain motor Pro Stocks,” Liberty
emphasized. “They’ve been in the 4.0s for many years now. Hopefully we’ll
see a few of those this year.
“We’re here for the betterment of the class. Nobody is forced to run a
Liberty trans. I do believe that a second major option on a drivetrain
component is a good thing for the racer. I’m proud to be a part of Extreme
Pro Stock.”
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.
Photo: Gary Rowe / RaceWorks.com / PDRA660.com
PRESS CONTACT: Lisa Collier
Professional Drag Racers Association
lisa@pdra660.com
704.692.4636
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