DI Winter Series
$25,000, Inaugural Championship On The Line For Pro 10.5 at WSOPM
BRADENTON, FL – Pro 10.5 racers will have more on the line than ever when the class returns to the Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro 
Mod presented by Red Line Oil, Feb. 26–28 at Bradenton Motorsports Park, where a lucrative $25,000 winner’s purse headlines the Pro 10.5 Challenge. In addition to racing for one of the richest payouts in class history, competitors will also decide the inaugural DI Winter Series presented by J&A Service Pro 10.5 champion, with the champion earning a $5,000 bonus and a massive custom baseball bat from Victus Sports as a one-of-a-kind trophy.
“This is a big moment for Pro 10.5,” said Wes Buck, Drag Illustrated founder and Winter Series promoter. “We’ve watched the class bring incredible energy and car counts to the World Series of Pro Mod the last two years, so bringing them into the full three-race Winter Series for the 2025/2026 season felt like the natural next step. Rewarding the drivers who’ve supported the series by adding a championship element takes it to the next level. Big thanks to Tom Kasper, Kasper Performance Edge, and everyone at Victus Sports for helping to make it all possible.”
Ohio’s Bill Lutz raced to the $10,000 Pro 10.5 victory at the Winter Series opener, the Snowbird Outlaw Nationals presented by Motion Raceworks, when he defeated Super Bowl champion Fletcher Cox in the final round. Outlaw 10.5 veterans Jerry Morgano and Nick Agostino faced off in the Pro 10.5 final round at the second race, the U.S. Street Nationals presented by M&M Transmission, with Morgano edging out Agostino for the $10,000 prize. Continue reading
Richard Freeman Weighs In On Elite Motorsports Million Ahead of U.S. Street Nationals
BRADENTON, FL – The chase for the Elite Motorsports Million is officially on. With a commanding victory at the Snowbird Outlaw 
Nationals presented by Motion Raceworks, the opening race of the Drag Illustrated Winter Series presented by J&A Service, Jason Harris became the lone driver still eligible for the million-dollar bonus offered by Elite Motorsports to any racer capable of sweeping all three Winter Series events.
The Elite Motorsports Million, announced prior to the 2025-26 DI Winter Series held at Bradenton Motorsports Park, awards a $1,000,000 prize to any driver who can accomplish the nearly unthinkable feat of winning all three races against one of the deepest and most competitive fields in professional drag racing.
Following Harris’ dominant performance at the series-opening Snowbirds, Elite Motorsports owner Richard Freeman acknowledged both the magnitude of the achievement so far – and the mountain still ahead. Continue reading
Jason Harris Sweeps Snowbird Outlaw Nationals With $50,000 Pro Mod Victory
BRADENTON, FL – One day after qualifying No. 1 in the quickest 32-car field in Pro Modified history, Jason Harris continued his dominant 
performance by winning the Snowbird Outlaw Nationals presented by Motion Raceworks Saturday night at Bradenton Motorsports Park. The four-time PDRA world champion drove his Harts Charger-boosted “Party Time” Harold Denton tribute ’69 Camaro to a 3.561-second pass at 211.06 mph in the $50,000 final round to defeat Brazil’s Sidnei Frigo, who ran a 3.570 at 211.33.
By winning the first of three races in the 2025/2026 Drag Illustrated Winter Series presented by J&A Service, Harris is now the only driver eligible to win the inaugural Elite Motorsports Million, a $1,000,000 bonus for winning all three races: the Snowbirds, the U.S. Street Nationals in January 2026, and the Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod in February 2026. As the Snowbirds No. 1 qualifier, he’s also the only competitor contending for the Jerry Bickel Race Cars Clean Sweep Challenge. If he qualifies No. 1 at the next two races, he’ll win a brand-new Pro Mod rolling chassis from JBRC. Continue reading
Monterey Watch Co. Returns as Official Timepiece of WSOPM
BRADENTON, FL – Drag Illustrated is proud to announce that Monterey Watch Co., a USA-based timepiece and optics company, is returning 
as the Official Timepiece of the Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod, Feb 27-March 1, at Bradenton Motorsports Park, Bradenton, FL. Monterey is the fastest-growing independent online timepiece retailer in the world.
Seven of Monterey’s Slipstream chronographs, along with a pair of high-performance Castaways polarized sunglasses, will be awarded to the winners of the seven elite classes at this event.
The 2025 race marks the sixth version of the World Series of Pro Mod, and Monterey’s President, Tim Hermes, said, “What goes better with racing than the art of timing? We are excited to be a part of this signature event and wish all racers the best of luck and three days of fast, and safe, racing.” Continue reading
Coast Packing Joins Drag Illustrated Winter Series as Associate Sponsor
CEO Eric Gustafson Set to Return for World Series of Pro Mod
BRADENTON, FL – Drag Illustrated is proud to announce that Coast Packing has joined the 2025 Drag Illustrated Winter Series as an 
Associate Sponsor. Coast Packing, led by CEO Eric Gustafson, has long been a supporter of door-car drag racing, bringing both competitive spirit and industry know-how to the Pro Mod community. Although Gustafson missed the first Winter Series event – the Snowbird Outlaw Nationals – and will sit out the upcoming U.S. Street Nationals, he’s set to climb back behind the wheel of his Pro Mod for the series finale, the World Series of Pro Mod.
“We’re beyond excited to have Coast Packing on board for the Winter Series,” said Wes Buck, Founder and Editorial Director of Drag Illustrated. “Eric Gustafson has always embodied the competitive drive and community-minded ethos that make Pro Mod racing special. Bringing Coast Packing into the fold as an Associate Sponsor further galvanizes our mission to unite racers of all backgrounds under one banner.”
While Gustafson was away, longtime crew member Cam Hensley stepped in to drive the Coast Packing Pro Mod entry at the Snowbird Outlaw Nationals, turning heads with an impressive showing. Now, with Gustafson set to reclaim the driver’s seat at the World Series of Pro Mod, Coast Packing will once again be at full strength, representing the brand on track and in the pits. Continue reading
Modern Racing Named Official Turn-Key Solution of Drag Illustrated Winter Series Presented by J&A Service
BRADENTON, FL – Drag Illustrated is proud to announce Modern Racing as the Official Turn-Key Solution of the Drag Illustrated Winter 
Series presented by J&A Service. Based in Mooresville, North Carolina, Modern Racing has become the trusted one-stop-shop for racers seeking turn-key solutions for wiring, plumbing, fabrication, tuning, and more. This partnership underscores both organizations’ commitment to providing exceptional support to the drag racing community.
“Everyone here at Modern Racing is thrilled to be part of such a large and exciting race series,” said Justin Elkes, owner of Modern Racing. “Through the years, we’ve been lucky enough to become the go-to place for turn-key solutions, which means we’ve had the honor of working with most of the drivers in the field today, especially the Pro Mod racers. Not only does this partnership give us the chance to give back and support our current customers, but it gives us the opportunity to introduce ourselves to the other racers we’ve yet to reach. Whether it’s assistance with wiring, plumbing, fabrication, tuning, or just getting the parts you need to keep your trailer stocked and prepped, we’re ready to help every customer get the job done.”
Modern Racing’s extensive experience with performance parts, electronics, and data acquisition has cemented its reputation as an essential resource for racers. From NHRA Pro Stock teams to PDRA Pro Nitrous record holders, Elkes and his team are known for delivering race-ready solutions and offering exceptional customer support. Continue reading
