The status of NHRA Pro Modified has recently experienced as many ups and downs as a rollercoaster. Now, the exhibition category might have taken its final ride.

A letter distributed from Brakesafe President Rich Battaglini’s email address said that due to “an unforeseen down-turn” in the automotive industry that his company would be unable to sponsor the series in 2009. Battaglini, according to a source, had signed a letter of intent with the NHRA to sponsor the ten-race series. The status of NHRA Pro Modified has recently experienced as many ups and downs as a rollercoaster. Now, the exhibition category might have taken its final ride.

A letter distributed from Brakesafe President Rich Battaglini’s email address said that due to “an unforeseen down-turn” in the automotive industry that his company would be unable to sponsor the series in 2009. Battaglini, according to a source, had signed a letter of intent with the NHRA to sponsor the ten-race series.

Series administrator Matthew Brammer confirmed Battaglini had elected to withdraw from the series, but declined comment on the issue.

Sources close to the situation have told CompetitionPlus.com that the NHRA informed the series they have until the end of next week to find a replacement or the class would be finished in NHRA.