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Jason Harris Claims Historic Fifth PDRA World Championship Drive
Highlights
- Jason Harris won his fifth PDRA world championship in 2026.
- Victory achieved at ProLine Racing Brian Olson Memorial World Finals.
- Harris is first driver to reach “Drive for Five” milestone.
- Johnny Camp finished second, winning two major PDRA events.
- 2026 champions honored December 11 during PRI Show in Indianapolis.
At Virginia Motorsports Park, Jason Harris clinches a fifth PDRA crown at the ProLine Racing Brian Olson Memorial World Finals, securing the Pro Boost title and milestone to cap 2026.
His tally comprises three Pro Boost titles and two in Pro Nitrous, making him the first driver to achieve PDRA’s “Drive for Five” benchmark in the Red Line Oil series.
First driver to reach PDRA’s “Drive for Five” across Pro Boost and Pro Nitrous.
The 2026 campaign tests Harris across multiple series, yet PDRA remains his priority. He describes the year as surreal, underlining a long-standing objective to convert pace into another championship.
His “Party Time” ’69 Camaro, powered by a Harts Charger, delivers immediately. He qualifies second at the first three rounds and wins East Coast Nationals at Galot, beating Melanie Salemi.
Momentum fades midseason. Two semifinal appearances and a quarterfinal exit check progress, allowing Johnny Camp to seize the points lead as the title fight compresses late in the year.
Johnny Camp’s surge briefly turns the championship narrative in his favor.
Harris resets and responds. A late-season win restores control, before a decisive round-one victory over Ethan Steding at the Finals, combined with Camp’s loss, confirms the championship.
He credits crew chief Brandon Stroud, a tight-knit crew, family support, and longtime tuner Paul Paraskevas. The campaign matches a familiar pattern: fast start, midyear turbulence, then a composed finish.
“We start fast, ride out the slump, and finish strong” — Harris on his season template.
With the title secured, Harris relaxes and executes cleanly through eliminations, underscoring why he is regarded among the best in Pro Mod racing.
The Finals demand precision against the largest Pro Boost field in PDRA history: 31 entries for 16 spots. Margins are thin; reaction-time discipline and error-free passes prove decisive.
Virginia Motorsports Park again suits Harris. Consistent conditions there help stabilize performance, offering a platform to convert qualifying form into eliminations pace when pressure peaks.
Camp finishes runner-up after wins at the rain-delayed Carolina Nationals and Drag Wars, both at Galot. Ty Tutterow places third, with Travis Harvey and Joel Wensley completing the top five.
The PDRA will honor its 2026 champions on December 11 in Indianapolis, alongside the PRI Show. The achievement strengthens Harris’s legacy amid evolving PDRA title storylines.
Visual Summary
JASON HARRIS CLIMBS TO FIVE PDRA WORLD TITLES
5
World Titles
World Titles
3 Pro Boost
+ 2 Pro Nitrous
+ 2 Pro Nitrous
31-→16
Cars To Final Field
Cars To Final Field
“
This season was surreal.
We kept climbing—with my team behind me every step.
”
This season was surreal.
We kept climbing—with my team behind me every step.
”
1️⃣ J. Harris
“Party Time” Camaro
2️⃣ J. Camp
68 Firebird
3️⃣ T. Tutterow
68 Camaro
Five world championships.
One unstoppable drive.
Historic PDRA record—etched at Virginia
Motorsports Park, 2026.
One unstoppable drive.
Historic PDRA record—etched at Virginia
Motorsports Park, 2026.
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