ADEL, GA – May 1, 2026 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – For the first time as an official series in the NHRA, the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports will compete at South Georgia Motorsports Park, bringing a wealth of talented racers and action to the area as part of this weekend’s NHRA Southern Nationals.
This weekend’s event is the fourth of 11 races in the category during the 2026 campaign and this weekend’s race is powered by Dixie Trucking.
Scott Tidwell, a racer and team owner in the NHRA Pro Mod ranks, owns Dixie Trucking and he’s thrilled to see the class – and the NHRA national event tour – make its official debut at South Georgia Motorsports Park and the region’s impressive fanbase.
“Being the ‘Powered By’ sponsor this weekend in Valdosta is a great opportunity for Dixie Trucking to connect with the racers, teams, businesses and fans who make this sport so special,” Tidwell said. “Pro Mod is built on hard work, trust and strong partnerships, and that is exactly how we run our company. We’re always looking to build new business relationships, grow with the right partners and bring great people onto our team. If you’re looking for a company that values relationships and drives for its people, Dixie Trucking is ready to talk.”
It’s the first back-to-back race of the season for the category as NHRA Pro Mod nears the end of the regular season. There’s been a different winner at each of the first three races, with Mike Stavrinos taking the win last weekend in Charlotte.
He’ll look to keep rolling against a stellar field as he jumped to second in points behind only Justin Bond, who won in Phoenix. The rest of the loaded field includes past world champions Stevie “Fast” Jackson and Mike Castellana, as well as the likes of Billy Banaka, Gainesville winner Derek Menholt, Alex Laughlin, Mason Wright, Stan Shelton and Chip King.
The JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports features two qualifying rounds at 1 and 3:30 p.m. ET on Friday, and the final two qualifying rounds at 11:55 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. The first round of eliminations is slated for 1:05 p.m. on Sunday. The first qualifying session of the day on Friday and Saturday, as well as the first round of eliminations, will be broadcast for free on NHRA’s YouTube page.
To purchase tickets to the 2026 NHRA Southern Nationals, fans can visit www.NHRA.com/tickets. Children 12 and under are free in general admission areas with the purchase of an adult ticket. For more information about the NHRA, visit www.nhra.com.
About Dixie Trucking
Dixie Trucking is a family-operated business built on experience, service, and relationships. With an owner who is a former driver and still delivers loads when needed, Dixie understands the shipping process from every angle. Their team brings real trucking industry experience to every transaction, making shipping simple, dependable, and hassle-free. At Dixie Trucking, every customer is treated like family, because once you’re part of the Dixie family, Dixie Drives for You!
Visit DixieTruckingCo.com to learn more and see how Dixie Trucking can drive for you.
About NHRA
NHRA is the primary sanctioning body for the sport of drag racing in the United States. NHRA presents 20 national events featuring the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, as well as the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports and NHRA Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown™ at select national events. NHRA provides competition opportunities for drivers of all levels in the NHRA Summit Racing Series and NHRA Street Legal™. NHRA also offers the NHRA Jr. Street® program for teens and the Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League® for youth ages 5 to 17. With more than 100 Member Tracks, NHRA allows racers to compete at a variety of locations nationally and internationally. NHRA’s Youth and Education Services® (YES) Program reaches over 30,000 students annually to ignite their interest in automotive and racing related careers. NHRA’s streaming service, NHRA.tv®, allows fans to view all NHRA national events as well as exclusive features of the sport. In addition, NHRA owns and operates three racing facilities: Gainesville Raceway in Florida; Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park; and In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip in Southern California. For more information, log on to www.NHRA.com, or visit the official NHRA pages on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
Source: National Hot Rod Association
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