Torco’s CompetitionPlus.com has heard from several sources that the Professional Racers Owners Organization (PRO) Board of Directors is short one man after the sudden resignation of Barry Mano.

Mano came to the PRO from a professional referees organization, and had the kind of vast union organizing experience that the racing community was desperate for. His lack of actual drag racing experience was apparently never a problem, as Mano was able to look at the issues facing the sport without having any built in attitudes or feelings.

Torco’s CompetitionPlus.com has heard from several sources that the Professional Racers Owners Organization (PRO) Board of Directors is short one man after the sudden resignation of Barry Mano.

Mano came to the PRO from a professional referees organization, and had the kind of vast union organizing experience that the racing community was desperate for. His lack of actual drag racing experience was apparently never a problem, as Mano was able to look at the issues facing the sport without having any built in attitudes or feelings.

We spoke with a PRO Board member in Denver about the departure of Mano from the group who was not authorized to speak officially, so we’re honoring his request for anonymity. He told us Mano’s decision to leave was apparently based at least partially on a move made by PRO president Kenny Bernstein to hire an administrative assistant without having first consulted the Board of Directors. “He was just disappointed with a decision that was made and felt it would be impossible for him to continue on the Board,” we were told.