For the second and third years, respectively, the Pro 10.5 Challenge and the Mountain Motor Pro Stock Invitational will join Pro Modified in the World Series of Pro Mod lineup at Bradenton Motorsports Park. Like Pro Mod, both supporting classes are expecting their largest fields yet, with both competing for $25,000 winner-take-all paydays. Here’s a look at the drivers who will be taking part in these two highly anticipated shootouts. Note: These entry lists reflect the list of drivers who’ve completed the online registration form. Additional racers are expected to join before qualifying begins on Thursday.
The Pro 10.5 Challenge will star the heavy hitters of PDRA Pro Street, Outlaw 10.5, and even newcomers from other classes. With Pro Mod-level engines bolted into stock-appearing cars riding on 10.5-inch slicks, Pro 10.5 is a wild and unpredictable class filled with drivers who aren’t afraid to ride the wheelie bars across the eighth-mile finish line.
- Nick Agostino
- Lyle Barnett
- Jennifer Brooke
- Chris Cadotto
- Mauro Caringi
- Blake Denton
- Tim Dutton
- Adam Flamholc
- Adrian Herrera
- Ty Kasper
- Lance Knigge
- Bill Lutz
- Marty Merillat
- Kallee Mills
- Jerry Morgano
- Tony Presto
- Mike Reynolds
- Bill Riddle
- Ethan Steding
- Taylor Strange
- Joe Thomas
- Chris Tuten
- Rob Valden
- Joel Wensley Jr.
- Tommy Youmans
The pairing of Pro Modified and Mountain Motor Pro Stock is decades old. The two classes have raced together in a variety of series and sanctioning bodies. As NHRA Pro Stock went the modern route with EFI and flat hoods, Mountain Motor Pro Stock has incrementally refined its combination of carburetors, hood scoops, and hard, wheels-up launches, much to the delight of its core fans. This year’s entry list is a mix of world champions and veterans as well as young guns and newcomers.
- Scott Benham
- Rick Cowger
- Jordan Ensslin
- Dennis Firkus
- Matt Giangrande
- Tony Gillig
- Doug Kittrell
- John Montecalvo
- Elijah Morton
- Bill Neri
- Larry Pearce
- Johnny Pluchino
- Chris Powers
- Miles Reese
- Dwayne Rice
- Daryl Stewart
On top of Pro Mod, Pro 10.5, and Mountain Motor Pro Stock, the WSOPM lineup includes the Intercontinental Top Sportsman and Top Dragster Championships, Lil’ Gangstas, Super Pro, and a Jr. Dragster Shootout.
Buy tickets at www.WorldSeriesOfProMod.com or tune in to the official livestream on www.FloRacing.com.
This story was originally published on February 25, 2025. 
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