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Alan Drinkwater Claims Second PDRA Extreme Pro Stock World Championship
FREDERICKSBURG, VA – Two years after Alan Drinkwater hoisted his first Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series world championship 
trophy, the Florida native captured another title in AED Competition Extreme Pro Stock to close out the 2025 season. Drinkwater in his Kaase-powered Flatout Gaskets ’08 Mustang won four races in five final-round appearances across the seven-race season to become just the fourth driver in series history to win multiple Extreme Pro Stock world championships.
After winning the 2023 PDRA Extreme Pro Stock title, Drinkwater and his team took a year off from PDRA competition. When they returned at the 2025 season-opening East Coast Nationals at GALOT Motorsports Park, Drinkwater raced to a runner-up finish behind defending world champion Chris Powers. Two races later, Drinkwater made it back to the winner’s circle when he defeated Mountain Motor Pro Stock veteran Elijah Morton in the final round at the North vs. South Shootout at Maryland International Raceway.
“I would say the most memorable part of the season was probably when we turned the first [final-round] win light on this year,” Drinkwater says. “We made it to the first final. I goofed it up at the next race, then we won Maryland. When we turned on that last win light, it was just like, ‘OK, we’re back. We can do it.’” Continue reading
VINCENT NOBILE WINS JHG MOUNTAIN MOTOR PRO STOCK AT CAROLINA NATIONALS
CONCORD, NC – Vincent Nobile in his Jersey Auto Supply 2024 Chevy Camaro picked up his first career victory in Johnson’s Horsepowered 
Garage Mountain Motor Pro Stock Sunday at the NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway.
In the finals, Nobile lined up against Mike Coughlin Jr. in his JHG / Elite Motorsports machine. Coughlin left the starting line first, but Nobile ran the quickest pass of the weekend at 6.306-seconds and 221.38 mph to defeat Coughlin’s 6.342 at 222.55. It is Nobile’s first win in JHG Mountain Motor Pro Stock and his first national event win since 2018.
“We came back because this is something me and my farther could afford to do. We just love Pro Stock and this is so similar to Pro Stock. I’m just really proud of our team. It’s been a while, been a real long time,” said Nobile who has 13 Pro Stock wins to his name. “We’ve had a lot of uphill battles with this car. We finally got things squared away as you could see: the car ran really strong on that last pass. Thanks to everyone that helps us out, especially Anthony from Jersey Auto Supply. And my family, I love my family.” Continue reading
JOHN DEFLORIAN WINS JHG MOUNTAIN MOTOR PRO STOCK AT BRAINERD INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY
BRAINERD, MN – John DeFlorian Jr. and the Total Seal Piston Rings Chevy Camaro rallied to their third-consecutive win of the season in 
Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain Motor Por Stock category Sunday at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway.
In his fourth final round of the season, DeFlorian laid down a clean 6.325-second pass at 221.67 mph, but he had the race won on the starting line when the JHG Elite Motorsports machine driven by Mike Coughlin left -.001-seconds early. For the record Coughlin had a 6.361-second pass at 220.44 mph.
“I couldn’t be any happier, this is such an amazing opportunity, I thank God for this. This has been a blessing. Thank you to all the people behind me and helped me out, without them, this wouldn’t happen. Having Total Seal come on board last year when I thought we weren’t going to make it, they saved us,” said DeFlorian. “My grandson’s, birthdays are this week, Lucas and Brooks, they’re going to be one and two. This is for them. It’s super special to be able to take this back to them. It’s going to be a good time. Continue reading
Camrie Caruso Motorsports Teams Up with Green Genie of NY for Final Three IHRA Races of 2025
East Rochester, NY – Camrie Caruso Motorsports is thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with Green Genie of New York for the 
final three IHRA events of the 2025 season. This collaboration will debut the bold and eye-catching Green Genie Chevy Cobalt, bringing a fresh look and fierce competition to the Mountain Motor Pro Stock field.
The striking new Cobalt will hit the track beginning with the Columbus, OH event (September 3–6), followed by appearances in **West Salem, OH (September 24–27) and the season finale in Dunn, NC (November 5–8).
“I’m beyond excited to partner with a company from East Rochester, NY, where my mom grew up,” said Camrie Caruso. “This deal hits close to home for me, and to bring it to life with such a unique car makes it even more special. The Green Genie Chevy Cobalt is going to turn heads, and we’re ready to make a statement at these last three races.” Continue reading
JOHN DEFLORIAN WINS JHG MOUNTAIN MOTOR PRO STOCK AT NHRA THUNDER VALLEY NATIONALS
BRISTOL, TN – John DeFlorian and his Total Seal Chevy Camaro picked up their first win in Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain Pro 
Stock Sunday at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway.
Set to face Elijah Morton in the final round, DeFlorian ended up having a solo run after Morton’s Easy Living Wheels Ford Mustang was unable to start. Knowing he had the win, DeFlorian made a 6.384-second pass at 220.22 mph for his first NHRA Wally in his second final round appearance. DeFlorian previously had wins in Mountain Motor Pro Stock when the class was still an exhibition category.
“This is huge. We have four little Wallys [exhibition wins], and I’m proud of those, but to get the big Wally is just extra special and sweet. I’ve been wanting to get one all of last year and we just couldn’t get it to turn that corner,” DeFlorian said. “We are on cloud nine. That was a good push for us in the points. Some of the people ahead of us went out early and that was a huge plus. We’re back in the battle. It’s early in the season but we had a tough start – the crank shaft broke in Charlotte and going out first round at the New England Nationals – that hurt, you can’t do that in a small series. So, we are absolutely elated.” Continue reading
BRAD WADDLE WINS SEASON OPENING JHG MOUNTAIN MOTOR PRO STOCK RACE
CONCORD, NC – Brad Waddle and his Innovators West Inc. Ford rallied to victory Sunday at the American Rebel Light NHRA Four-Wide 
Nationals at zMAX Dragway, race one of eight on the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Mountain Motor Pro Stock 2025 schedule.
In the finals, Waddle faced off with reigning world champion John Pluchino and the Feather Lite Batteries Ford. Waddle would have a clean solid pass at 6.320 seconds and 222.95 mph to take the win over Pluchino who rattled the tires to a 13.336 run at only 65.24. This was Waddle’s second career victory in Mountain Motor Pro Stock.
“We were thrashing before that final. We came back after the semifinals and we had a broken valve spring, we had to work on the rocker arm, we got it together and got the clutch in the car and they came by and said, ‘We need you now.’ So we were trying to button everything up in the last few seconds. My face is dirty my hands are all dirty,” Waddle said. “I want to thank the lord and savior Jesus Christ number one and my wife number two. Everyone that helped me, my crew, John DeFlorian, Bill and Liz; Lump calls the shots on starting line. Thank you very, very, very much, we’re excited.” Continue reading
BO BUTNER GETS SECOND VICTORY IN JHG MOUNTAIN MOTOR PRO STOCK AT BRISTOL DRAGWAY
BRISTOL, TN – Bo Butner and the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage team rallied to their second consecutive victory in the JHG Mountain 
Motor Pro Stock class Sunday at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway.
Butner, who was the No. 2 qualifier, picked up the final round victory at the starting line. Racing against John DeFlorian and his Graber Concrete Chevy, DeFLoria would be too quick on the Christmas tree and red light by .008 seconds to hand Butner the win in race two of six on the schedule. Butner would officially handle his JHG machine to a 6.712-second pass at 162.10 mph.
“It was probably a pretty good call, making the move from 500 cubic inch Pro Stock to this,” said Butner, who held onto the points lead with his win. “It was awesome winning here at Bristol, especially because Jason Johnson hadn’t seen me race this car yet, and we’re at his home track. We started the weekend at the JHG open house over there in Columbia, Tennessee, and then to have him here for the race and to be able to celebrate with him, it’s very special. He’s happy and pumped up, and he loves these cars. He’s a great friend and the reason I’m racing the car. Continue reading
Todd Martin Wins in Pro Mod Return at MWPMS Season Opener
TULSA, OK – Against the backdrop of a giant American flag unfurled from the top of the control tower at the Texas 
Motorplex, the Frankenstein Engine Dynamics Mid-West Pro Mod Series got its 2018 season underway this past weekend with the Bruce Lowrie Chevrolet North vs. South Frankenstein Pro Mod Shootout. By the time the race teams were packed up and heading home from the track in Ennis, TX, Todd Martin had prevailed in his return to Pro Mod competition after a two-year layoff, Jeff Naiser won in Radial vs. the World, Kenny Hubbard took the X275 drag radial title, and Clint Hairston recovered from a first-round loss to win the MWPMS Slammer class for non-qualifiers and buyback Pro Mod entries.
“It was side-by-side racing almost every single pair that went down the track, just an amazing weekend,” stated Keith Haney, owner and promoter of the Mid-West Pro Mod Series and also a competitor. “The spectator count was good; we sold out of all hoodies and T-shirts. Our marketing partners were very happy; they loved what they saw. I couldn’t have painted a prettier picture. It was just a remarkable, fast, great pace, over-in-a-day-and-a-half race.”
Twin Lakes Whitetails Embraces Unique Opportunity with Mid-West Pro Mod Series
TULSA, OK – Just days before this weekend’s start of the Frankenstein Engine Dynamics Mid-West Pro Mod Series 
(MWPMS) season, Twin Lakes Whitetails signed on as an official sponsor of the all-eighth-mile drag racing organization. MWPMS owner, promoter and competitor Keith Haney said he’s very happy and proud to welcome a non-automotive sponsor to the mix.
Based in Bismarck, MO, Twin Lakes Whitetails is a world-class hunting complex covering more than 1,700 acres of rolling woodlands in the foothills of the Ozarks that also includes a pair of 20-acre stocked bass fishing lakes. Twin Lakes ranks among the top-10 breeders worldwide of whitetail deer and backs each hunt with a 100-percent “No Game, No Pay” guarantee.
“It’s a credit to Twin Lakes Whitetails that they recognize the value of marketing to Mid-West Pro Mod Series racers and fans even when they’re not offering a traditional motorsports product,” Haney said. “I couldn’t be any happier about them joining us; I think this is a very important development for our series.”
RAIN HALTS ADRL FINAL’S, EMAN AND TEAM ARUBA FOCUS ON FUTURE
Courtesy of Team Aruba
ENNIS, TEXAS – Mother Nature put a damper on much of the racing season this year, including day two of the ADRL 
LenMar Motorsports World Finals at Texas Motorplex. Team Aruba tackled the track in 15 races this season, five in the MMPSA and ten in the ADRL, traveling over 25,000 miles donning the brilliant Aruba colors.
Early in the season in Valdosta, Georgia, Eman and the crew was awarded “Best Appearing Crew”, thanks to the amazing uniforms made possible by Greg Ozubo at Vandergriff Apparell. With a good team in place, Team Aruba gained substantial recognition and couldn’t have had the season that they did without the support of Bobby Hicks and Tommy Coon. Ven Eman, Trevor’s Father, kept the team on the track, lining up sponsorships and keeping the dream alive in a tough financial season.
