Mike Preslar Ready for Action in 2001

Thanks to Jerami Preslar

Mike and Jerami Preslar are ready to hit the strip for 2001 with their immaculate Corvette Funny Car. Photo thanks to Jerami Preslar

IHRA Summit Drag Racing Alcohol Funny Car Driver Mike Preslar of Arden, North Carolina, has renewed his sponsorship agreement with Alliance Tractor-Trailer Training Centers. The Arden-based company also has schools in Dunn, NC, Wytheville, VA, Ladysmith, VA, McDonough, GA, will soon open a new school in Texas. Alliance professionally trains students for a brighter future in the trucking industry. 

Preslar's new 2001 Corvette Z06 will retain crew chief's Lynn Hayes and Jerami Preslar with technical advice from well-known tuner Rick Hickman. 

The Alliance team started the new year off as the feature attraction of the World of Wheels Car Shows in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Birmingham, Alabama. Preslar plans to run all Division 2 races with the NHRA, a select number of NHRA and IHRA National Events, plus 15 match races, four State Fairs, and numerous displays.

Associate Sponsors include Kendall Motor Oil, Cheerwine Soft Drinks, Merita Bakery (Hostess Snack Cakes), Ace High Performance, Milodon, Hank Thomas Racing Alky, Four Star Products, and Sherwin Williams of Asheville, North Carolina.

The year 2001 will mark the 20-year anniversary of Mike Preslar Racing and the 20-year anniversary of Alliance Tractor-Trailer Training Centers. For information on the Tractor-Trailer Training School, call 1-800-334-1203.