Paul Gargus Wins 2026 MWDRS Pro Mod Championship

From Limited Drag Radial success to a Pro Mod championship, Paul Gargus made his first season in the class count. Gargus and Scott Tidwell Racing earned the 2026 MWDRS Pro Mod championship, receiving the season title during the Ronnie Hobbs World Finals at Xtreme Raceway Park on November 7.

Gargus entered Pro Mod with an established career in radial racing, including two Limited Drag Radial championships. He stepped into the same Scott Tidwell Racing Camaro that Aaron Stanfield drove to victory at Drag Illustrated’s World Series of Pro Mod earlier in February, adding another chapter to the car’s successful season.

Gargus quickly made his own mark bywinning his Pro Mod debut at Shakedown at M’Town, earning the nickname “Pro Mod Paul.” Facing Aaron Wells in the final, he ran a 3.547 at 211 mph to take the win and set the MWDRS Pro Mod elapsed-time record at that event.

He added another MWDRS accomplishment at the Northern Nationals, sharing the win with our own Eric Dillard after rain cut the event short. From a record-setting debut to a shared victory and now a season championship, Gargus and Scott Tidwell Racing made an immediate impact in Pro Mod.

A Proline Racing engine paired with a Harts Charger powered the championship-winning program. We’re proud to be part of the team’s move into Pro Mod and to see their work rewarded with the 2026 title.

Congratulations to Paul Gargus, Scott Tidwell Racing and everyone behind the program on a championship season!