The 2023 edition for the John Massingberd Award to be Presented at Dragstrip Memories……
The Pro Modified Racing Association and what is represents to the teams, the sponsors, the media, its race venues and most importantly to its fans, is very pleased and honored to present The John Massingberd Memorial Award to a deserving individual again this year.
This year the award will be presented during the Dragstrip Memories Show April 16.
In keeping with the spirit of the PMRA, it is appropriate to recognize John Massingberd through this annual award. John was a national ambassador of Canadian Motorsport, in all disciplines of the sport, through his keen insight and entrepreneurial creativity.
In the late 1980’s, John co-established Promark Motorsport International, Raceline Motorsport Television and Snow Trax Television, with Bruce Mehlenbacher, two media ventures responsible for bringing Canadian motorsport to a greater audience and well deserved prominence. Along with coverage of drag racing, stock car racing, road racing, and tractor pulls with Promark and Raceline Television, he went on to co-found and co-anchor of Raceline Radio in 1993.
John was the executive producer of Canada’s first nationally syndicated motorsport radio program, the Raceline Radio Network, along with Erik Tomas, which continues to be the only show of its kind in Canada.
John also co-produced and was the featured anchor and moderator on Snow Trax Television, a syndicated snowmobile program viewed throughout North America.
John’s no-holds barred comments, his perceptions on the sport, his knowledge, and his professionalism is missed, as is his unique vision, business acumen, and strong sense of dedication. He was a pioneer in the field, breaking new ground in both radio and television coverage of motorsports.
In December of 2008 after a long and courage battle with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, John left the world that he loved at age 54.
Past recipients include Carl Spiering, Fred and Betsy Smith, R.W. (Bob) Slack, Vern Christy, John Waldie, Tim Miller, Bruce Biegler and Harvey Silverthorn.
Dragstrip Memories will be held Sunday, April 16, 2023, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum is located on Airport Road in Mount Hope, just south of Hamilton, and provides ample free parking.
For more information, please contact Bruce Mehlenbacher at Bruce@JAJentertainment.com