Fresh off a breakout season in the Mid-West Drag Racing Series, where he finished second in Pro Mod championship points, Jacob McNeal has officially accepted his invitation to compete in the Drag Illustrated Winter Series presented by J&A Service. The rising young standout has firmly arrived on the national Pro Mod radar and now looks to build on the momentum of his career-best year when he makes his Winter Series debut this December at Bradenton Motorsports Park.
McNeal has become one of the most talked-about new faces in the doorslammer world, showcasing both raw talent and impressive versatility throughout the 2025 season. In recent weeks, he added another headline to his growing résumé by strapping into a Nitro Funny Car for the first time at the IHRA season finale in North Carolina – a move that has only amplified his buzz and expanded his fanbase. Now, with the Winter Series approaching, McNeal is ready to test himself against the deepest, most competitive Pro Mod roster on the planet.
“This really means a lot to me personally,” McNeal said in response to receiving his Winter Series invitation. “I’m thankful for the opportunity, and I’m going to give all these big-name Pro Mod guys a headache being there – that’s the plan. I’m coming to run hard, make a statement, and prove that I belong in this group.”
With more than 80 Pro Mod teams expected for the 2025-2026 Winter Series and some of the biggest names in the sport preparing for battle, McNeal enters the season as one of the most intriguing emerging competitors in the field. His MWDRS success, combined with his rapid progression and willingness to step outside his comfort zone, sets the stage for a potentially disruptive winter performance along the Florida Gulf Coast.
“First and foremost, Jacob is a great guy who I’ve gotten to know over the last few years, and is a great fit for this growing fraternity of bad asses we’re bringing together every winter. He’s the kind of guy we want to have involved with what we’re building, and he’s proven this season that he’s a helluva race car driver. So, it’s a perfect situation for us and we’re thrilled to be able to put him on the stage he deserves to be on.”
The Drag Illustrated Winter Series presented by J&A Service features the Snowbird Outlaw Nationals, U.S. Street Nationals, and the World Series of Pro Mod – three races that routinely produce the quickest, tightest, and most pressure-packed Pro Mod fields in the world. McNeal’s addition to the lineup adds yet another compelling storyline to a winter that already promises heavy hitters, major incentives, and historic levels of competition.
Tickets and VIP packages for all three events are available now at https://bit.ly/3LvZ4DR.
This story was originally published on November 26, 2025. 
