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Paul Gargus added another accomplishment to his racing career this weekend, winning his first-ever Pro Mod race with Scott Tidwell Racing at the Mid-West Drag Racing Series and Radial Outlaw Racing Series event.
The two-time Limited Drag Radial (LDR) champion qualified No. 3 in a stacked field of 31 Pro Mods, where only 16 cars made race day eliminations.
Gargus worked his way through the field and met Aaron Wells in the final round. With the win on the line, he delivered the quickest run in series history, laying down a 3.547 at 211 MPH to take the victory and set a new MWDRS Stroud Safety Pro Mod record.
For Gargus, the win marks an impressive debut in one of the toughest classes in drag racing. Already known for his success in LDR competition, including two championships and being one of the category's most successful drivers, he wasted no time proving he could compete at the highest level of Pro Mod racing.
Congratulations to Paul Gargus, Scott Tidwell Racing, and the entire team on a historic weekend. Winning your first Pro Mod race is a remarkable accomplishment. Winning it while setting a new series record makes it even more memorable.
Jason Harris completed his “Drive for Five” at the 2026 PDRA World Finals, winning the event and becoming the first five-time world champion in series history. His Proline-powered “Party Time” Camaro ran a 3.601 at 211.16 MPH in the final.
Ned Dunphy successfully defended his HOT ROD Drag Week Overall and Unlimited titles while setting a new drag-and-drive record with a 5.974 at 249.16 MPH in his Pro Line Racing-prepared, SMX-powered Dodge Viper.
Andres Arnover won his first FIA European Pro Modified Championship in 2026. Rain cut the Santa Pod finale short, leaving his season-long points lead intact.
