Your Cart is Empty
BENSON, NC. (March 2026) – Peter Norton continued his recent hot streak by picking up the Pro Modified victory at the IHRA Season Opener at Darana Motorsports Park (GALOT), adding another major accomplishment to an already impressive start to the year.
Coming off a strong winter series, Norton carried that momentum straight into competition, putting together a consistent and determined performance against a stacked field of Pro Mod contenders.
Qualifying sixth, Norton entered race day with work to do, but quickly proved he had a car capable of going rounds. He turned on win lights against Craig Sullivan, Randy Weatherford, and John Doc to earn a spot in the final round.
In the final, Norton faced off with No. 1 qualifier Jason Harris, setting up a matchup between two of the strongest cars of the weekend.
With both drivers looking to capitalize on a strong start to the season, Norton delivered when it mattered most, putting together the winning run to secure the IHRA Season Opener title.
The victory adds to what has already been an impressive stretch for Norton, further establishing him as a serious contender early in the season.
Winning an event of this caliber against a deep field not only boosts confidence, but also sets the tone moving forward as the IHRA schedule unfolds.
With another major win now on the board, Norton and his team leave the first race with momentum firmly on their side and expectations continuing to rise.
Photo Credit: TMG Marketing Co.
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.
