{"id":97847,"date":"2025-01-02T20:18:32","date_gmt":"2025-01-02T20:18:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/drag-racing\/uncategorized\/brandon-pesz-teases-the-new-head-hunter-pro-mod-as-he-tackles-the-di-winter-series-and-focuses-on-pjs-racings-growth\/"},"modified":"2025-01-02T20:18:32","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T20:18:32","slug":"brandon-pesz-teases-the-new-head-hunter-pro-mod-as-he-tackles-the-di-winter-series-and-focuses-on-pjs-racings-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/drag-racing\/uncategorized\/brandon-pesz-teases-the-new-head-hunter-pro-mod-as-he-tackles-the-di-winter-series-and-focuses-on-pjs-racings-growth\/","title":{"rendered":"Brandon Pesz Teases the New \u2018Head Hunter\u2019 Pro Mod as He Tackles the DI Winter Series and Focuses on PJS Racing\u2019s Growth"},"content":{"rendered":"

Brandon Pesz, owner of PJS Racing and veteran Pro Mod racer, is no stranger to high-pressure competition. As a participant in the inaugural Drag Illustrated Winter Series presented by J&A Service, Pesz joined an elite field of racers at the Snowbird Outlaw Nationals presented by Motion Raceworks \u2014 a race now heralded as historic for its 3.647-second bump spot, the tightest 32-car field in doorslammer history.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Although Pesz intended to debut his rebuilt \u201cHead Hunter\u201d Pro Mod at the event, unforeseen delays meant borrowing Todd Martin\u2019s car, an unfamiliar ride that kept Pesz on his toes.<\/p>\n

\u201cEverything was amplified,\u201d Pesz shared. \u201cThe energy was on another level, like the World Series of Pro Mod races. It felt like a defining moment, and I can only imagine how much bigger the next two races in the series will be.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pesz narrowly missed qualifying, bumped out during a chaotic final session. However, the excitement has only fueled his preparation for the next event in the series, the U.S. Street Nationals presented by M&M Transmission at Bradenton Motorsports Park.<\/p>\n

Fans of Pesz will see a brand-new version of his iconic \u201cHead Hunter\u201d Pro Mod at the U.S. Street Nationals. While the signature body theme remains, nearly everything else is fresh.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a brand-new chassis by Vanishing Point Race Cars with the work done by the owner Jim Geese and Don Carey,\u201d Pesz explained. \u201cThey originally built the car in 2005, but the old chassis started fatiguing earlier this year. We\u2019ve reworked everything to make the car faster and more versatile\u2014it\u2019s now equipped to handle both screw-blown outlaw races and radial events.\u201d<\/p>\n

The car will feature a PJS-built screw-blown engine, Quick Drive unit, Liberty transmission, and an upgraded Carmack 11-inch rear end. Although Pesz hopes to test at Xtreme Raceway Park in Dallas before Bradenton, weather conditions may force him to debut the car at the event itself.<\/p>\n

As the founder and owner of PJS Racing, Pesz spends the majority of his time at the racetrack tuning cars for his customers. This dual role as a tuner and driver requires relentless focus.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m tuning 90% of the time,\u201d Pesz explained. \u201cI constantly monitor track prep, weather conditions, and density altitude. I make adjustments to each car\u2019s tune-up before staging and tweak them right up until the moment they race. Switching to the driver mindset is easier after nearly 30 years of experience, but the stakes of the Drag Illustrated Winter Series add an extra layer of intensity.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pesz\u2019s business, PJS Racing, is a powerhouse in the Pro Mod scene, providing engines, tuning expertise, and support to a slate of competitive drivers. At the Snowbird Outlaw Nationals, Pesz worked with his son Cole Pesz, Alex Laughlin and James Beadling, all equipped with PJS engines.<\/p>\n

Though mechanical issues plagued some of the team\u2019s efforts at the event, Pesz is optimistic about the future. \u201cOur engines consistently make the most power on any dyno-hub or engine. We\u2019re already a step ahead and continuing to innovate,\u201d Pesz said.<\/p>\n

Looking forward, PJS Racing plans to focus on the DI Winter Series, including the World Series of Pro Mod and select radial events. Cole will also participate in No Prep Kings, while a new car for another customer will debut later this season.<\/p>\n

With the U.S. Street Nationals on the horizon, the highly anticipated unveiling of the new \u201cHead Hunter\u201d promises to deliver, both on and off track. With nearly three decades of racing under his belt, Pesz remains a force to be reckoned with.<\/p>\n

As Pesz puts it, \u201cWhen the stakes are this high, you can\u2019t make mistakes\u2014not in tuning, not in driving. The fields are so tight, even a .020 light might not be enough.\u201d<\/p>\n

For those looking to connect with Brandon Pesz and PJS Racing, visit their website, PJSRacingEngines.com<\/a>, or email Brandon directly at BrandonPez@gmail.com. Stay tuned for more thrilling updates as Pesz takes on the DI Winter Series and beyond.<\/p>\n

For more information on the DI Winter Series, visit\u00a0www.thewinterseries.com<\/a>. Fans can livestream the Snowbird Outlaw Nationals at\u00a0https:\/\/flosports.link\/4eXM9oa<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

This story was originally published on January 2, 2025. \"Drag<\/p>\n

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Brandon Pesz, owner of PJS Racing and veteran Pro Mod racer, is no stranger to high-pressure competition. As a participant in the inaugural Drag Illustrated Winter Series presented by J&A Service, Pesz joined an elite field of racers at the Snowbird Outlaw Nationals presented by Motion Raceworks \u2014 a race now heralded as historic for […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-97847","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97847","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=97847"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97847\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=97847"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=97847"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=97847"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}