The 2025 season of NHRA’s Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series was marked by a strong effort in pursuit of the world championship by NHRA Comp Eliminator racer Taylor Chomiski. In 2026, Chomiski is determined to turn the No. 5 on his window into a No. 1, and with Blind Frog Ranch on board as primary partner for the second consecutive season, they will together embark upon what they’ve coined the “Chasing Gold” tour.
“First and foremost, I have to say thank you to Duane Ollinger and all the folks at Blind Frog Ranch for their support throughout the last couple of seasons,” said Chomiski, who claimed two victories in four final rounds in 2025. “They stepped up as the primary partner last year, and we were so proud to be able to park our Chevy Cobalt in the winner’s circle with Blind Frog Ranch on the door more than once. I believe there are even better things to come as we head into this next season together.”
Texas native Ollinger is the owner of Blind Frog Ranch, a distinct patch of land in eastern Utah that has garnered a plethora of public attention for the curious caverns beneath it and what treasures they may hold. The enigmatic ranch has delighted those who share Ollinger’s passion for adventure and connected with individuals intrigued with the pursuit of treasure.
Those traits are wholly shared by Chomiski and his father, respected engine builder and lifelong racer Gary Chomiski. The partnership with Blind Frog Ranch is a natural fit; while Ollinger has been prospecting in the Utah desert, the Chomiski men have been hunting for shining win lights on the dragstrip.
The younger Chomiski grew up at the racetrack, helping his father in the pits for a variety of established and successful teams. Chomiski had long wanted to race and fell in love with Pro Stock, NHRA’s naturally aspirated professional class of factory hot rods, as well as Competition Eliminator, a premier Sportsman category that combines index racing with all out, first-to-the-finish wins. Chomiski’s C/SM (Super Modified) Cobalt is powered by a Chomiski Performance engine and, much like a Pro Stock car, he shifts his way down the quarter-mile race course. The efficient Cobalt covers the dragstrip in eight seconds at speeds in excess of 160 mph.
In a driving career that launched for Chomiski in 2020, he has thus far accumulated three division wins in seven final rounds and has a perfect two-for-two win-record in national event finals. He finished No. 8 in the world in 2024 and No. 5 in 2025, and he’s eager to continue the climb with Blind Frog Ranch by his side, along with other valued partners.
“It’s just unbelievably awesome to have someone like Duane behind us and to be partnered with such a unique and intriguing brand,” said Chomiski, who noted that a book diving into the story behind Blind Frog Ranch is expected for release mid-summer 2026.
“The fan response has been incredible. A lot of people recognize Blind Frog Ranch, but the really cool thing is that they love it and want to know more. They’re excited, and so are we. It’s so much fun to race this car with Blind Frog Ranch on the door. Duane watches every run when he’s not with us at the racetrack, and he and his crew on the ranch were the inspiration for the Chasing Gold tour. That has us even more eager to get back to work and racing for our first world championship.”
This story was originally published on December 5, 2025. 
