Words by Bruce F. Mehlenbacher
PMRA photos by Rob Potter
8/23/05

Canadian Larry Sinke was the dominant driver in the fourth scheduled Pro Modified Racing Association event, held at Skyview Drags in Tioga Center, NY on Aug. 20.

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"We were really dialed in," said Sinke, of Welland, ON. "This is a great track. We do well on the eighth-mile strips, and for our first time here, I’m really pleased with our results."

With 12 Pro Modifieds on hand for the race, Sinke was No. 1 qualifier and received the Darren Mayer Performance Engineering (DMPE) Low Qualifier Bonus with a 4.187-second pass in his 1967 Nova SS. Taking the number two qualifying spot was Andy Jensen (below) of Nesepeck, PA, in his turbocharged 1965 Corvette with a 4.32-second run.

Jensen met up with Sinke in the final round, but the Hammer Racing entry of Sinke took the win with a 4.223-second, 173.19-mph pass over Jensen’s 4.397-second, 165.49 run in the Jensen Tech car.

"We were pleased with our efforts tonight," said Jensen after the final. "This is a good group of competitors, and Larry was real strong all night."