Fri, 4 Dec 2009, 03:50 PM Elite Motorsports Making a Move in NHRA Pro Stock

Courtesy of Lisa Collier

PAUL'S VALLEY, Okla. -- The Elite Motorsports name has quickly become familiar and often feared in drag racing. Exhibiting a powerful presence in IHRA Pro Stock for several seasons now and with dotted appearances in the NHRA, Elite Motorsports has proven their passion and prowess in the industry. Not only do they field successful teams (finishing 3rd, 7th, and 8th in 2009 IHRA Pro Stock points standings), they are also number one in sales and purchases of complete race operations, as well as a major dealer of race cars, trailers, haulers, engines and more. Now, Elite Motorsports is expanding upon this to form Elite Performance, which will offer complete ride and drive programs in NHRA Pro Stock, as well as house their own engine program. Elite Performance will offer several options for racer needs by providing, selling and leasing their ride and drive programs or engines.

To jumpstart Elite Performance, Richard Freeman [president of Elite Motorsports and IHRA Pro Stock driver] has hired Jimmy Oliver. Oliver, who previously worked for Tom Hammonds, has built his reputation as a respected engine builder over the last 30 years. Oliver recently took Hammonds to 8th and 4th place qualified positions at the NHRA Carolina's Nationals and NHRA Fall Nationals, respectively, and has taken other drivers, such as Jim Yates and Kenny Koretsky, to top qualifying spots with leased engines.

"We are very excited about this new endeavor and looking forward to have Jimmy come on board," said Freeman. "Jimmy is a very talented engine builder, and he will make an excellent addition to our program. We have provided ride and drive programs in everything from Competition Eliminator to IHRA Pro Stock. Now we're moving forward to ride and drive programs in NHRA Pro Stock. We understand the level of excellence demanded by NHRA Pro Stock and to that effect, we built a brand new facility with all state-of-the-art equipment. In every venture we undertake, we give it 110% and strive to be nothing less than the best. Elite Performance will be no different."

For more information on Elite Performance programs, visit www.elitemotorsportsllc.com or contact Richard Freeman at 405.640.2366.

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