The 54th Snowbird Outlaw Nationals presented by Motion Raceworks kicked off the 2025–2026 Drag Illustrated Winter Series at Bradenton Motorsports Park this past weekend. The first of three races in the series brings out some of the best racers from each class to go head-to-head for big money. This year, the stakes are even higher to not just win one race, but all three. A $1 million bonus has been added by Elite Motorsports for any racer who can sweep the entire Winter Series. Plus, if a driver qualifies number one at all three races, they’ll win a brand-new rolling-chassis Pro Mod built by Jerry Bickel Race Cars.

The Winter Series uses a “chip draw” to pair racers for eliminations, instead of the traditional qualifying-ladder format. This adds an extra layer of excitement, as racers have no idea who they’ll face in the upcoming round.

Pro Mod

The Drag Illustrated Winter Series entered its second year by posting the quickest and tightest 32-car Pro Mod field ever for the Snowbird Outlaw Nationals. Jason Harris took the number one spot with a 3.560 at 211.20 mph in his newly wrapped, Harts Charger-powered ’69 Camaro, Party Time. Kyle Dvorak rounded out the massive 80-car field, sliding into the number 32 position with a 3.615 at 207.69 mph.

In round one, top qualifier Jason Harris drew number 15 Mark Micke. Harris used a huge starting-line advantage to make the second-quickest pass of the round and move on. Round two didn’t get any easier, the chip draw paired Harris with Jimmy Taylor. Once again, Harris left first and carried the lead to the stripe for another win light.

Round three brought a Harts Charger showdown between Harris and Randy Weatherford. Harris chopped the tree, posted low elapsed time of the round, and advanced once more. In the semifinals, Harris lined up against Kevin Rivenbark and again used sharp driving and quick ETs to punch his ticket to the final.

Waiting for him was Sidnei Frigo. In the final round, Harris did what he does best: drive. He left first and never looked back, taking the win with a 3.561 at 211.06 mph to Frigo’s 3.570 at 211.33 mph to become the winner of the 54th Snowbird Outlaw Nationals.

Along with the $50,000 winner-take-all check, Harris leaves Bradenton as the only racer still eligible for the Elite Motorsports Million three-race sweep bonus and the Jerry Bickel number qualifier rolling-chassis bonus.

Top Qualifiers:
#1 Jason Harris – 3.560 / 211.20
#2 Jimmy Taylor – 3.567 / 223.36
#3 Ty Tutterow – 3.572 / 208.39

Pro 10.5

Nine Pro 10.5 cars rolled into Bradenton for a shot at the $10,000 winner-take-all payout. John Carinci showed he meant business early, qualifying number one with a 3.879 at 209.69 mph.

As eliminations progressed, two drivers separated themselves from the field: Bill “Big Boost” Lutz and “Big Guy” Fletcher Cox. Both posted the lowest ETs of round one. In round two, Cox faced Joel Wensley Jr., both left with nearly identical reaction times, but Cox’s nitrous-powered Camaro lit the win light. Lutz earned a bye run and simply took the tree to save parts for later.

In the semifinals, Lutz defeated Nick Agostino, while Cox made a full hit on his bye run, laying down a 3.947 at 181.20 mph, which was low ET of the round.

The final round between Lutz and Cox had all eyes on the starting line. Cox grabbed the early advantage, but Lutz had the horsepower, running a class-best 3.886 at 193.88 mph to Cox’s 3.951 at 182.11 mph to claim the win.

Top Qualifiers:
#1 John Carinci – 3.879 / 209.69
#2 Jerry Morgano – 3.900 / 203.03
#3 Fletcher Cox – 3.920 / 194.49

Lil Gangstas

All 64 spots were sold out for a shot at the $20,000 prize. The class follows a “no-time” format but uses a 5.30 eighth-mile index. In the final, Tommy Hoskinson defeated Gage Burch to take the win and head to the winners’ circle.

True 10.5 N/T

Running a 28×10.5 slick in a true no-time format, these cars put down big power on a small tire. The final came down to Larry Larson and Russell Stone, with Larson reaching the stripe first and claiming the $40,000 payday.

LDR

Limited Drag Radial brought 17 entries to Bradenton for the Snowbirds. Brett LaSala, in the “Snot Rocket,” led qualifying with a 3.900 at 196.85 mph. Eliminations saw number five qualifier Brian Weddle and number sixShane Stack plow through the field and meet in the final.

Weddle left first and never trailed, while Stack encountered issues downtrack and had to lift, giving Weddle the win.

Top Qualifiers:
#1 Brett LaSala – 3.900 / 196.85
#2 Mitch Mika – 3.901 / 185.51
#3 Wally Farbaky – 3.938 / 193.96

Ultra Street

There were 13 Ultra Street machines that made the call at the Snowbird Outlaw Nationals. By day’s end, Joel Greathouse’s 1990 Mustang and Brian Keep’s 1998 Camaro advanced to the finals. Both drivers left with nearly identical reaction times, but Greathouse powered to a 4.460 at 153.72 to defeat Keep’s 4.565 at 154.65 mph.

Top Qualifiers:
#1 Terry Wilson – 4.425 / 157.80
#2 Joel Greathouse – 4.463 / 157.61
#3 Rodney Ragen – 4.470 / 160.14

Index and Sportsman Winners

4.60 Bike: Jeff Jones
6.50 Index: Malcolm Ricks
7.50 Index: Peyton Shook
Super Pro: Hunter Patton