CODY MAC RACING TO ADD TOYOTA PRO MOD

Cody Mac Racing will add a second car to the race team for the 2003 season. The team has started building a 2002 Toyota Celica Pro Modified for next season.

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"We wanted to build a Pro Modified car that was different, unique and that would appeal to the many new fans and manufacturers that support the growing import drag racing community and give them a car they could identify with," said 19-year-old driver Cody McManama.

The team chose the Toyota Celica because of its stylish aerodynamic body. They will also utilize a 700+ cubic inch engine using fuel injection and nitrous oxide injection instead of carburetion and will also have a flat hood without the normal "Pro Stock" hood scoop seen on a majority of Pro Modifieds.

The team will have a Pat Musi-built EFI engine in their '57 Chevy starting at this year's NHRA U.S. Nationals. The team will finish this season with the '57 Chevy they are currently running and keep that car as a backup for the 2003 season. They may run the '57 at selected events next season as sponsors request.

"We will have the new car and engine combination ready for the 2003 season and will run the NHRA Pro Mod series exclusively," said team owner Jim McManama.

"We want to get our new engine program started while the new car is being built so that we will have a proven combination to start the 2003 season with," added his son, Cody.

The team is currently competing at the NHRA Sears Craftsman Nationals at Gateway International Raceway near St. Louis, MO. Upon completion of the race they will immediately start testing the new engine combination prior to going the U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis Aug. 28-Sept 2. (car design by Kenny Youngblood) [6-27-2002]

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