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.
This story was originally published on May 1, 2026. 
