John Montecalvo won't be flying solo at this weekend's ADRL Hardees Independence Drags III. The
racer, who for the last couple of seasons has been a self-sponsored entry, is joined by Maxam
Equipment for the ADRL event in Topeka, Kan. in a one-race partnership. Maxam Equipment is a leader
in asphalt engineering and plant design. The company, based out of Kansas City, Mo. will be proudly
displayed on the side of Montecalvo's Chevrolet Cobalt during a two-in-one weekend for the ADRL.
Due to an unfortunate visit from Mother Nature at the last ADRL event, the Ford Summer Drags was
unable to be completed and will wrap up on Friday at Topeka. Montecalvo ousted Robert Patrick in
round one of the Summer Drags before rain stole the show. Now, he is set for a busy weekend with
the completion of that event on Friday and the running of the Independence Drags on Saturday.
"I'm looking forward to this two race weekend," says Montecalvo. "It will be hard work, but I think
we're up for it. We've been to three finals this year, and have yet to win. Our time is coming. The
motor has been updated and shows good power; at the last we participated in we were number one
qualifier and went to the final. We're ready to put this thing down the eighth mile and see if we
can't repeat that, but this time take home the trophy.
"I'm very excited to have Maxam Equipment on board this weekend. Many competitors and fans of drag
racing are in the construction industry so I'm sure they recognize the name. My company uses Maxam
exclusively on all our asphalt plant projects, and I'm proud to be associated with such a great
company for this race. Maxam has been the frontrunner in warm mix asphalt, which is the latest in
green technology. Hopefully this weekend we will be frontrunners in Extreme Pro Stock."
This holiday weekend is a special one for many who look forward to celebrating our country's birth
and independence. "If I'm going to be racing on Independence Day," Montecalvo continues, "what
better place to do it than with the organization sponsored by the National Guard. I hope our fans
and competitors will take that into consideration as we honor our country and celebrate the
freedoms our military fights to give us. We have a lot to celebrate and be thankful for."
With Maxam Equipment on board and winning on his mind, Montecalvo hopes to chalk up one more reason
to celebrate this weekend.
For more information on Maxam Equipment visit http://www.MaxamEquipment.com
