Stavrinos also takes the No. 1 qualifier for NHRA Arizona Nationals powered by LAT Racing Oils this weekend

PHOENIX – Mike Stavrinos enjoyed a spectacular Saturday at a sold-out Firebird Motorsports Park, winning his first career Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series race, defeating Rickie Smith in the final round of the postponed NHRA Gatornationals and also qualifying No. 1 for this weekend’s Arizona Nationals in Phoenix.

The Gainesville event marked the opener for the category and was powered by FuelTech, as Stavrinos went 5.752-seconds at 247.52 in his AAP Camaro to take down Smith’s 5.796 at 249.81. It gave Stavrinos his first victory in NHRA Pro Mod, as well as a standout performance against a multi-time world champion in the category.

“It really doesn’t feel real right now. I’ve wanted one of these (Wallys) since I was a little kid,” Stavrinos said. “I can’t tell you how much this means. I’m a little emotional right now. It’s awesome and the guys worked so hard on this. We thrashed on these cars all winter just getting them ready. We didn’t have great results testing, but everyone just pulled together. Everyone involved in this whole deal is phenomenal. To be No. 1 qualifier and win the Gatornationals, hats off to all my guys. They deserve this.” Continue reading →

NHRA Pro Mod will run Gainesville eliminations in Phoenix, as well as Total Seal Pro Mod Showdown

PHOENIX – Following a highly-successful Phoenix debut for the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series last year, the category is set for a spectacular race weekend for an encore in 2025.

NHRA Pro Mod will run eliminations from the opener in Gainesville during qualifying on Friday and Saturday, heading directly into eliminations for the 40th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals on Sunday where one driver could walk away with a pair of memorable wins.

The return to Firebird Motorsports Park is the second of 10 races during the 2025 campaign, and this weekend’s Phoenix eliminations are powered by LAT Racing Oils.

With 20 cars on the entry list and plenty on the line, it could be a weekend to remember for the popular category. Kevin Rivenbark is the defending event winner in Phoenix, with Ken Quartuccio finishing as the runner-up. Continue reading →

GAINESVILLE, FL – Jordan Lazic put together a thrilling late-season run to win the championship in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series last season. As he prepares to defend his title in a loaded category, Lazic will also make his first appearance at legendary Gainesville Raceway as part of this weekend’s Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.

It is the first race of 10 races in the category during the 2025 campaign, and this weekend’s must-see race is powered by FuelTech.

Lazic, who is one of 20-plus Pro Mod standouts racing in Gainesville, won the finale last year in Las Vegas to claim the championship. But one thing Lazic didn’t do a year ago was race in Gainesville, which means this weekend will be his debut at the historic facility. He’ll also be doing it with the championship No. 1 on his Camaro, which adds even more excitement to his first appearance at Gainesville.

“I’ve never raced at Gainesville and I love racing new tracks, but usually I’m showing up as the young buck underdog. I feel with that giant trophy and the No. 1 on my window it makes the underdog status null and void,” Lazic said. “I’m looking forward to the season with new names and faces and a target on our back.” Continue reading →

LAS VEGAS – With a host of standout contenders, the championship in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+ will be on the line this weekend at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway as part of the 24th annual Ford Performance NHRA Nationals.

It is the final race in the Road to the Championship and the 10-event season in the category, and this weekend’s must-see race is powered by JBS Equipment.

An epic title chase will come down to the wire, with 16 drivers still in contention heading into the weekend. With the points-and-half scenario in play in Vegas, it should make for a wild finish and one of those contenders is JBS Equipment President and Owner Justin Bond.

Looking for his first NHRA Pro Mod world championship, Bond trails points leader Khalid Al Balooshi by just 12 points, meaning the title could come down to the final run of the year in Vegas. Continue reading →

LAS VEGAS – The Road to the Championship in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+ hits the finish line next weekend in Las Vegas and only one thing is certain: the championship picture is wide-open and loaded with contenders.

With 16 drivers still mathematically alive in the title chase, an epic finale is in store for the thrilling class as part of the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

It is the last of 10 events during the 2024 season in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+ and the championship could come down to the final run of the season on Sunday in Las Vegas. Former world champion Khalid Al Balooshi is the current points leader, but there’s a host of contenders all within striking distance, especially with the points-and-a-half scenario in play in Vegas. Continue reading →