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Stevie Dominates JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Win in St. Louis Record Weekend
Highlights
- Stevie Jackson wins first Pro Mod race since 2022 at St. Louis
- Jackson defeated Stan Shelton after Shelton fouled with red light
- Chip King first NHRA Pro Mod driver in 5.50-second range
- Justin Bond leads points with less than 17-point advantage
- 2026 Pro Mod season finale set for October 29-November 1
Stevie ‘Fast’ Jackson ends a four-year drought at World Wide Technology Raceway, winning Sunday after Stan Shelton’s red light in the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals Pro Mod final.
Round 10 of 11 in the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Series, presented by Elite Motorsports, forms playoff round four. M&M Transmission and Jerry Bickel Race Cars power the weekend.
The St. Louis weekend delivers a landmark: top qualifier Chip King records 5.596 seconds at 257.24 mph, the first NHRA Pro Mod run in the 5.50s, during Saturday’s final session.
Chip King sets the first 5.50s Pro Mod pass at 5.596 seconds and 257.24 mph.
Jackson translates fourth-place qualifying into Sunday execution. A .019 reaction time underpins a 5.634-second, 255.48-mph pass in the final, securing his 14th career victory and first since 2022.
Stevie ‘Fast’ Jackson takes first Pro Mod win since 2022 with 5.634 at 255.48 mph.
His route is robust. Jackson defeats Kevin Rivenbark, Mike Thielen, and reigning champion J.R. Gray, managing tricky conditions that punish missteps yet reward disciplined, repeatable setups.
Shelton reaches his first final of 2026 after eliminating Billy Banaka, points protagonist Justin Bond, and Jason Collins. A red light in the decider reflects pressure created by Jackson’s form.
Championship arithmetic shifts. Former leader Mike Stavrinos exits in round one. Bond inherits the lead by fewer than 17 over Stavrinos, with Derek Menholt and Gray 54 and 67 back.
Justin Bond seizes the points lead by fewer than 17 heading to Las Vegas.
The title fight context remains tight after St. Louis and mirrors themes explored in our championship battle analysis. Momentum now sits with Jackson’s camp and Bond’s side of the bracket.
Finale runs October 29–November 1 at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, part of the MOPAR NHRA Las Vegas Nationals powered by Dodge. Title momentum remains delicately poised.
Visual Summary
Stevie “Fast” Jackson
1st Win Since 2022
1st Win Since 2022
Clinches Pro Mod victory at St. Louis after a four-year drought
Lightning Reaction: 0.019s
Lightning Reaction: 0.019s
Final decided by Shelton’s RED LIGHT
Jackson: 5.634s @ 255.48 mph
Shelton: Foul Start
Jackson’s 14th career win — hungry after a 4-year wait
5.596s | 257.24 mph
Chip King: First NHRA Pro Mod in 5.50s!
Top Qualifier, but not the winner.
Bond leads (+17 pts or less) over Stavrinos
Championship will be decided in Vegas!
Championship will be decided in Vegas!
The Final Showdown: Las Vegas, Oct 29 – Nov 1
Championship pressure at max. One race. One champion. Who will seize the gold?
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