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JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Series Ignites Championship Chase at ’The Big Go’ Indy
Highlights
- JBS Pro Mod Series returns at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
- Event is eighth of 11 in Pro Mod championship playoffs.
- Mike Stavrinos currently second, trailing leader Derek Menholt by 13 points.
- Qualifying rounds Friday to Sunday; eliminations start Sunday evening.
- Live coverage available on NHRA’s YouTube channel for free.
- CFH Superchargers continue longtime support of Pro Mod racing teams.
The JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series returns from its summer break at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park for the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals this weekend.
It is the eighth of 11 rounds and the second Road to the Championship playoff event. Presented by Elite Motorsports and Shelton Insurance, it carries significant backing from CFH Superchargers.
Eighth of 11 rounds, and the second playoff stop, raises the championship stakes at Indy.
The U.S. Nationals’ prestige amplifies the pressure. Mike Stavrinos, last year’s Indy winner, arrives second in points, 13 behind leader Derek Menholt.
Field depth remains a factor. Kevin Rivenbark, the Norwalk winner, sits ninth and seeks momentum in a 20-plus car entry. Billy Banaka is third, 16 back, with Justin Bond fourth, 32 adrift.
Stavrinos sits 13 points behind Menholt after winning last year’s U.S. Nationals.
Lyle Barnett and Jason Collins are tied for fifth, underscoring how narrow margins define this phase. Veterans Stan Shelton, Mike Thielen, and reigning champion J.R. Gray remain credible threats.
That competitiveness places a premium on execution. Qualifying lanes, track evolution, and Q-to-eliminations turnaround could swing matchups and shape lane choice in decisive rounds.
One qualifying session runs Friday at 5:20 p.m. ET. Saturday features two rounds at 11:30 a.m. and 2:50 p.m., with a final session Sunday at 11:10 a.m. Eliminations begin Sunday at 5 p.m.
Selected qualifying and eliminations stream free on NHRA’s YouTube channel.
CFH Superchargers reiterates more than two decades of support, emphasizing product performance across Pro Mod, Funny Car, and Top Fuel. That continuity underpins team reliability and development.
With points compressed, Indy is a pivot in the title race. Mistakes will be costly, while a deep run could reset the order before the closing stretch.
The event’s stature, and its timing in the playoffs, ensures strategic focus. For a broader look at the event picture, see coverage of the big nitro fields at Indy.
Visual Summary
Nicholas Rivera delivers NHRA Top Fuel and Funny Car news, including eliminator-round results and reaction-time stats. He brings track-side interviews, contender profiles, and championship-point breakdowns straight from drag-racing’s biggest national events.
