This weekend the American Drag Racing League will descend upon Virginia Motorsports Park. John
Montecavlo, the number two man in Extreme Pro Stock, is looking forward to returning to VMP, a
place where he was able to make a little Pro Stock history. In a time where Ford dominated Pro
Stock, Montecalvo, who has always been a faithful Chevy contender, together with Sonny's Racing
Engines, put Chevy back on the map with the debut of the first Chevrolet Hemi, or Chemi.
"It was at VMP that we debuted The Hulk, the first Pro Stock Chemi," John tells. "We had no test
runs on it, so our first pass on the motor was at that event. First run down the track we went
right to the top of the pack, qualifying number two. That moment changed the Ford domination of Pro
Stock. It was exciting to be a part of that, and I'm looking forward to returning to the track
where it all happened."
With one ADRL win under his belt and currently sitting 2nd in the Battle of the Belts Points
Standings, Montecalvo is well on his way to being in the history books again as the first year of
Extreme Pro Stock nears its halfway mark.
"It's been great to be a part of this first year of Extreme Pro Stock. I've been in Pro Stock
racing for a long time, and I enjoy being a part of its growth and development. Winning the Minute
Man at the Martin rainout was like winning for the first time again. It's a neat thing to be a part
of this first year of Extreme Pro Stock.
"Sonny has been supplying me with awesome power. My team has worked incredibly hard and we've
accomplished a lot. Thanks to my crew and all the guys who work hard to make this Chevy go fast
down that eighth mile. We've had a great season so far in I'm looking forward to carrying on our
momentum at Virginia."
