DRE STEP UP SPONSORSHIP

Paul Marston Racing are very proud to make a major announcement regarding longtime sponsor and business partner Drag Race Engineering. When asked about their increased commitment Gary Springford, proprietor of DRE (020 8597 9484) had this to say. ‘With the time involved with ordering the parts needed to repair the Pro Stock motor in the PT Bruiser that lost a rod at the Easter Thunderball, I knew Paul Marston was up against it time wise. It simply gonna take too long to get the parts made, most of the season will be over before I can get the motor back in one piece. I also agree with Paul that replacing the motor is a waste of time, the motor is not badly hurt enough, it’s just the ordering time and the fact that we only have a six month season over here. Drag Race Engineering was looking to raise their profile in Sportsman Drag Racing, let people know what my company can do. Paul needed a ride so DRE will be principle sponsor of the Pro Mod Vauxhall Calibra that Paul acquired over the winter from Mick Cheley. The Calibra is in the Drag Race Engineering workshops at the moment having its 555ci Chevrolet Big Block fitted and will hopefully be ready for the opening event at Shakespeare County Raceway 5-7th May. I have seen how hard Paul Marston has worked over the past couple of seasons helping other drivers, he even gave up his seat in the Whoopass Monza at the end of last season so as I had a shot at the National Pro title. I am simply repaying the favor by having my company Drag Race Engineering get this Calibra together so Paul Marston has a ride for the rest of the season in Super Pro’ When asked to comment Paul Marston had this to say ’Firstly I must thank Gary Springford for this incredibly generous deal. I am humbled and most grateful. It’s true the Pro Stock motor in the PT Bruiser is going to take time to put back together and it’s absolutely the worst timing for such a major breakage. With the Paul Marston Drag Race Driving School so busy, there was not an available ride for me. I was looking at crewing for the next 3-4 months!! The ex Pro Mod Calibra was scheduled for later during the season, a project for the Summer break, but as Gary Springford suggested, it just makes sense to bring it forward. As previously reported on Eurodragster eventually Paul Marston Racing would like to eventually compete in Super Modified with this car. This would be Paul Marston Racings first venture into heads-up racing and to have backing from an associate who brings expertise to the table, it makes for a strong foundation for a team. If all goes to plan the Calibra will appear at Shakespeare in the same paint scheme as when Mick drove it last, after the event the Calibra will be delivered straight to the painters in a race against time to have it debut at the FIA Main Event, competing in Super Pro resplendent in the specially designed Drag Race Engineering paint scheme’ Paul Marston Racing would like to express their thanks once again to Drag Race Engineering for investing in their future and seeing the potential marketing opportunity that UK National Event Drag Racing offers today.

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Big thanks to Gwynn at www.slimboyfat.co.uk for the awesome pictures of Steve racing the scamp, Thanks a lot!!

Paul Marston was once again back in the hot seat of the PT Bruiser competing in both Super Pro and Comp Eliminator. Paul qualified No2 off the trailer in Super Pro and No1 in Comp Eliminator, slipping down to 9th in Super Pro and No2 in Comp. Unfortunately unbeknownst to most during eliminations in Comp the PT Bruiser kicked no8 rod at around 1200ft which pitched the Bruiser sideways at around 150mph thru the finish line. Paul managed to save the Bruiser and bought her to a safe stop. Luckily the breakage remained inside the motor and did not oil the track. When asked Paul had this to say “Firstly I must thank the Safety Crew at Santa Pod, they do such a great job, obviously I am bitterly disappointed at loosing the motor, especially after consulting the Aluminum rod manufacturers over the winter to confirm that I was well within their recommended safety limits, as we all know ally rods are lifed. But to be told you are easily fine for the whole of the 07 season and then go on and loose the motor at the very first event, frankly sucks. However I didn’t loose the car, the damage seems repairable and I guarantee you it will be rebuilt with billet steel rods or I will be doing strange things to myself with a wasps nest! Due to it being a Pro Stock motor it could take a while to get the parts – I have already been quoted up to 2-3 months delivery for the rods!! going 1.10 60ft, that’s just awesome. The Whoopass Monza runs 8’s and Grumpys Dodge was running down into the 9.40 zone. 2007 is going to be a great year”I am very proud of Steve Bolton; this is a guy that until he went thru the Paul Marston Racing Drag Race School had never even driven down a Dragstrip and two years later Steve is standing on the top step accepting his event winner’s trophy, fantastic. In fact all the drivers did exceptionally well, the 4-Link Dragster was awesome, just a little 477ci big block

Mick Howling was once again on top form with his debuts in Super Gas and Pro, Qualifying No 3 in Super Gas with a 9.9018, facing eventual event winner and fellow PMR driver Steve Bolton in the 3rd round in Pro where an axle failure put paid to a very promising start to the 07 campaign. Mick is very much looking forward to the next event at Shakespeare County Raceway. Gary The Razmus Springford and Dave Racing Snake Catton were sharing the drive in the Whoopass PMR Monza, competing in Pro and Super Gas respectively. With some refinements to the Whoopass Monza still untested from last year, there was some anticipation as to what it could or would do; the Monza certainly has a lot of character! Well it rewarded us with its first ever naturally aspirated 8 second runs, which pleased Drag Race Engineering Proprietor and driver Gary Springford immensely.

Paul Marston Racing are also exceptionally pleased with the debut of their brand new 4-Link Dragster, with Tethys at the controls the Dragster competed in both Super Pro and Super Comp. There were a few early teething problems but after qualifying No3 in Super Comp and No 12 in Super Pro Tethys went 2 rounds in Super Pro to cap off a rather solid debut performance of a great Dragster, the UK’s and probably Europe’s first 4- Link Dragster and a pretty handy driver who did and excellent job.

PMR KICK OFF THE SEASON WITH EVENT WIN!!

Paul Marston Racing kicked off the 2007 season in style with yet another event win from none other than Steve Bolton and his Mighty Mean Big and Black 1972 Plymouth Scamp in Pro. Not only was this Steve’s first National Event win, but it was the first event to see the new wheels up monster launching wheelies. This was all due to its visit to Paul Marston Racings No1 business partner Drag Race Engineering (020 8597 4575) and the installation of a new custom built torque converter and some extra chassis tuning tweaks at DRE and then the track at the Easter Thunderball by Drag Race Engineering proprietor Gary Springford. Our hat goes off to Rick and Carla Pitau for making it to the final after breaking their No1 engine on Friday, but Steve Bolton’s killer .002 light sealed and secured victory. Once again Pro Et delivered some of the most watch able, competitive and memorable bracket racing, in front of a large and appreciative Easter Crowd, everyone at PMR would like to congratulate Steve Bolton on a job very well done. Steve Bolton is the third PMR driver to score an event victory, for Paul Marston Racing to hit the ground running is a great confidence booster for the rest of the team and bodes well for the forthcoming season.