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Prominent Entry List Fills the Largest Pro Modified Field at the US 131 Motorsports Park Northern Nationals Presented by Aeromotive

 

 

NORWALK, Ohio (August 5, 2015)- The wildly popular Crower Pro Modified category has returned home to its rightful birthplace at the 2015 International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) Nitro Jam series. The roster of entrants for the US 131 Motorsports Park Northern Nationals presented by Aeromotive (August 7-8) is growing to be the largest field for the season and filled with very notable entries.

 

 

"Pro Modified was created at the IHRA and many organizations have adopted versions of the class over the years; but the class has been reborn and is part of our 2015 Nitro Jam events and beyond," commented Scott Gardner, President of the IHRA. "Not only do we have an outstanding field that has toured the U.S. and Canada this season, we have some very exceptional entrants added to the entry list for the Northern Nationals this weekend."

 

 

 

The Northern Nationals title rights sponsor, Aeromotive is a leading manufacturer of high performance and competition fuel systems. The company President, Steve Matusek will be competing in his first IHRA Nitro Jam this weekend along with his daughter, Amanda Matusek. Both are exceptional competitors in other organizations that feature the Pro Modified class and the team is looking forward to competing with the IHRA.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- Steve Matusek - photo courtesy John DiBartolomeo

 

 

 

The name Glidden is one of the most recognizable in drag racing history. Bob Glidden was the Pro Stock World Champion in IHRA competition in 1977 and has one of the most legendary careers in all of drag racing. His son, Billy Glidden is also making a huge name for himself in Pro Modified competition and will be attending the US 131 Northern Nationals, where he hopes to continue his father's winning legacy.

 

 

 

 

 

- Billy Glidden- photo courtesy Joe McHugh

 

 

 

As many fans know, this weekend at US 131 is actually two events in one. Friday evening, fans will see Nitro Jam eliminations for the IHRA President's Cup, which was halted by Tropical Storm Bill back in June. The set field in Pro Modified for Friday eliminations features #1 qualifier, Billy Harper. Hailing from Paducah, Kentucky, the ex-Kentucky gubernatorial candidate has a stand out history as a long time Pro Modified competitor. His current 5.79 ET at 239 mph is the quickest mark so far in 2015 IHRA Crower Pro Modified racing.

 

 

 

* Northern Nationals presented by Aeromotive Nitro Jam competition is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, and 2 p.m. Saturday.

 

 

 

For more information on the 2015 IHRA Northern Nationals, go online to nitrojam.com or visit us131msp.com and this link for online event ticket sales.

 

 

 

 

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