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<\/p>\nNitro Funny Car driver Spencer Hyde is set for a rare double-duty weekend at South Georgia Motorsports Park, competing in both his Jim Head Racing Nitro Funny Car and Stan Shelton\u2019s \u201967 Mustang Pro Mod in a substitute-driver role.<\/p>\n
It has been a long time \u2013 if ever \u2013 since a nitro driver has taken on two very different horses in the same weekend, but Hyde will do exactly that in Valdosta. From the raw power and precision of a Nitro Funny Car to the fierce, unpredictable world of Pro Mod racing, Hyde\u2019s weekend is shaping up to be one of the most unique storylines in the pits.<\/p>\n
Hyde will step into Shelton\u2019s Mustang after Shelton became unavailable due to a family obligation. For Shelton, the decision came down to confidence, composure, and proven Pro Mod experience.<\/p>\n
\u201cUnfortunately, I\u2019m not able to be behind the wheel this weekend, but I wanted to make sure the car was put in the right hands,\u201d said Stan Shelton.\u00a0\u201cTeam Shelton Motorsports has been working hard to continue improving our program in NHRA Pro Mod, and missing a race with one of our cars was not an option. We are thankful the class has a substitute-driver platform in place for situations like this.<\/p>\n
\u201cSpencer is not just a talented driver; we consider him a friend and a fierce competitor. He brings a level of energy and enthusiasm that matches our team\u2019s dynamic perfectly. He may drive a Nitro Funny Car, but he has Pro Mod blood running through his veins.<\/p>\n
\u201cI would also like to thank Jim Head for allowing this opportunity to happen,\u201d Shelton added. \u201cWe would like nothing more than to see Spencer double-fisting two Wallys on Sunday \u2013 one in Nitro Funny Car and one in Pro Mod.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hyde\u2019s double-duty effort will give fans at South Georgia Motorsports Park a unique opportunity to see one driver compete across two dramatically different platforms in the same weekend: a Nitro Funny Car and a Pro Mod \u201967 Mustang.<\/p>\n
The Shelton team will continue working through its normal race-weekend program, with Hyde joining the effort as the substitute driver for the Valdosta event. Kevin Rivenbark will also wheel the team\u2019s second entry, the \u201971 Ford Mustang.<\/p>\n
Fans can catch Team Shelton Motorsports and NHRA Pro Mod in action this weekend at South Georgia Motorsports Park in Valdosta, Georgia.<\/p>\n
This story was originally published on April 29, 2026. <\/p>\n
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