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J&A Service has been named the presenting sponsor for the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service portion of this weekend’s 12th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park. It is the seventh of 12 races during the 2018 E3 Spark Plugs Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service season.
 
As the class hits the second half of its 2018 and finishes off a stretch of three straight races, fans will be treated to exciting action in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service in Norwalk. The class offers something unique for every kind of hot-rodding enthusiast, highlighted by historic muscle cars like the ’67 Mustang, ’68 Firebird and ’69 Camaro, as well as a variety of late model American muscle cars. Producing more than 3,000 horsepower, the suspended door pro mod cars travel the quarter-mile in less than six seconds at speeds of more than 250 mph.
 
“The first six races in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service have been a thrilling showcase for the talented drivers in the class,” said Brad Gerber, NHRA vice president and chief development officer. “J&A Service has been an important partner when it comes to the impressive growth and interest in the class, and it is exciting to see them continue in that role.”

J&A Service has more than 25 years of oilfield experience, establishing itself as a leader in flowback and oilfield production with nearly 300 employees in 10 states. J&A Service President Jim Whiteley is also a talented driver in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, winning a race earlier this season, while his son, Steven, is also a standout competitor, qualifying No. 1 at the most recent race in Bristol and winning an event during the 2017 season.

““We feel this is a tremendous opportunity to align our company with a NHRA drag racing series that has delivered excitement to the fans and shown positive growth each season,” said Jim Whiteley, president of J&A Service. “We look forward to working with NHRA to continue to expand the Pro Mod Series and foster overall growth for the sport of NHRA drag racing.”

Mike Janis, who won in Virginia, currently holds the points lead in the E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service. Other 2018 winners are three-time world champion Rickie Smith, who has two victories in 2018, Jose Gonzalez and former world champ Khalid alBalooshi, who won in Bristol. The list of top drivers in the class also includes standouts like Stevie “Fast” Jackson, Chad Green, Mike Castellana, Todd Tutterow, Bob Rahaim and Danny Rowe. All 12 races of the 2018 E3 Spark Plugs NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service season will air on FOX Sports 1 (FS1) and FOX Sports 2 (FS2).