Mel Bush Motorsports and Tommy D'Aprile Ready For ADRL Debut at Safety-Kleen Dragpalooza V

Elma, NY â€" The 2009 season is fast approaching and bringing with it a plethora of changes for the Mel Bush Motorsports team. The biggest of which will be a the teams switch from Pro Mod to Pro Extreme.

If anyone questioned Mr. Bush's Commitment to the ADRL program they need look no further then the recent changes made by MBM. A new Dan Page built car is on the way for owner Mel Bush, new crewmembers have joined the team, and the '62 Bel Air has received some cosmetic and weight treatments as well as a new Jan-Cen Monster Power Screw Blower set up all in preparation for drag racing's version of the UFC.

The teams new interest for "Outlaw" racing can be traced to the final race of the '08 season for driver Tommy D'Aprile and team owner Mel Bush. For their season finale the duo decided to race close to their Florida homes at D'Aprile's home track Bradenton Motorsports Park at the Snow Bird Nationals.  The '62 Bel Air, now dubbed "The Big Red Machine" was entered in the Outlaw Pro Mod category. Even though they were up against some heavy horse powered entries D'Aprile was able to bring the teams their first win.

As one season ended "Outlaw" a new season begins "Outlaw", but this time Mel Bush Motorsports won't be bringing a knife to a gun fight, they're bringing "Monster Power" from Jan-Cen Racing Engines.

"When we decided to do this I knew we had to go all out. After the Shakedown and the Snow Birds last year when I saw what those screw cars could do… I knew if we're going to run "Outlaw" we had to have a screw on the car." Said team owner Mel Bush. "Luckily I have one of the best guys in the business on my side. Mike (Janis) and the guys over at Jan-Cen are some hard work'n sonsabitches. If they can put this car in the fives in legal trim I can't wait to see them with the gloves off."