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Shane Gray Ready for Pro Mod Debut at NHRA U.S. Nationals with Elite Motorsports
Highlights
- Shane Gray returns at 72nd NHRA U.S. Nationals this weekend
- Gray debuts in Pro Mod series with Elite Motorsports team
- Pro Mod car previously driven by Mason Wright, Aaron Stanfield
- Qualifying begins Friday, September 4, with finals Monday, September 7
- Gray’s crew chief Justin Elkes also crewed 2014 U.S. Nationals win
- Gray focuses on enjoying event, no pressure to win
Shane Gray returns to Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park for the 72nd NHRA U.S. Nationals, making his Pro Mod debut in the JBS Equipment series presented by Elite Motorsports.
He drives a screw-blown Chevrolet Camaro fielded by Elite Motorsports with Modern Racing and Mason Wright Racing, a car previously handled by Mason Wright and Aaron Stanfield.
He last raced at Indianapolis around 2017–2018, but carries confidence from his 2014 Pro Stock win. Crew chief Justin Elkes, now at Modern Racing, reunites with Gray.
Richard Freeman of Elite Motorsports notes a longstanding partnership with Gray family, recalling Competition Eliminator efforts and 2013 Pro Stock engine rentals. He says the reunion fits the program’s direction.
Gray reunites with 2014 Indy-winning crew chief Justin Elkes to run a screw-blown Camaro in Pro Mod.
Gray downplays expectations and prioritizes enjoyment, noting family, including his grandson, will attend. The approach reduces risk and allows methodical progression through qualifying.
Across 13 Pro Stock finals, he claimed five wins, peaking in 2013 with five finals. He retired after a 2017 Gatornationals win, yielding seat to Tanner; Taylor advanced in NASCAR.
The Camaro was previously driven by Mason Wright and Aaron Stanfield, and now sits under Modern Racing’s tune.
The screw-blown configuration demands tight boost control and clutch management. Justin Elkes oversees tuning, leveraging Modern Racing data and the pair’s Indy history to structure incremental, confidence-building runs.
Qualifying begins Friday, September 4, at 5:20 p.m. ET, opening a short learning window before race day.
Qualifying starts Friday, September 4, with eliminations wrapping up Monday, September 7.
Saturday sessions run at 11:30 a.m. and 2:40 p.m., with final qualifying Sunday at 11:10 a.m. Eliminations start 4:45 p.m. Sunday and conclude Monday, September 7.
The Pro Mod field headlines several Indy storylines, alongside Spencer Hyde’s U.S. Nationals campaign, Zizzo Racing ambitions, and Elite’s recent Brainerd Pro Mod debut that broadened program scope.
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Shane Gray Returns to Indy — Pro Mod Debut at U.S. Nationals!
The 5x NHRA Pro Stock winner & 2014 Indy champ climbs back behind the wheel for the JBS Pro Mod Series — with family legacy riding along.
The 5x NHRA Pro Stock winner & 2014 Indy champ climbs back behind the wheel for the JBS Pro Mod Series — with family legacy riding along.
First Race at Indy since 2017
Pro Mod Camaro, Screw-Blown • Tuner: Justin Elkes
Qualifying Friday 5:20pm, Sat 11:30am/2:40pm, Sun 11:10am
Eliminations kick off Sunday, Finals Monday, Sep 7
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“Just here to enjoy it – family first!”
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