 Dominic Venditti had introduced the division formerly known as the all-pro division after a visit to the mid-west, where he received inspiration for a series similar to modern-day super late models, with the intent of replacing the modifieds.For 1978 only, the all-pro division raced with the cadet division (Now known as late models), with a flag on the trunks of the all-pro division cars to differentiate them.The all-pro division became its own division in 1979, and had their name changed to the pro stocks mid-season.