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<\/p>\nAfter ending the 2024 season on a high note by capturing the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by LearnEV+ championship with rising star Jordan Lazic, Justin Bond\u2019s JBS Motorsports will head into 2025 searching for a new primary sponsor. The team announced its departure from the Bahrain 1 Racing Team, effective immediately, following a decision by Mr. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Hamad Al Khalifa not to extend sponsorship.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe would like to take this moment to sincerely thank the Kingdom of Bahrain and Mr. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Hamad Al Khalifa for their unwavering support over the years,\u201d said Bond. \u201cTheir partnership has been instrumental to our success, fostering an environment of growth, learning, and achievement. We are deeply grateful for the opportunities we\u2019ve been given and the trust that was placed in us during our time with the team.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bond also acknowledged the loyalty of Bahrain\u2019s passionate fanbase, emphasizing that their support has been, \u201cthe fuel to our fire.\u201d While the conclusion of a longstanding partnership is never easy, Bond remains optimistic about what\u2019s ahead.<\/p>\n
\u201cLooking ahead, the JBS Motorsports team is actively seeking a new primary partner or brand to align with for future endeavors,\u201d Bond continued. \u201cWe\u2019re eager to explore new possibilities and continue pushing the boundaries of excellence in the motorsport world. We\u2019re committed to keeping this championship-winning team together and are confident and excited about the future.\u201d<\/p>\n
The announcement comes on the heels of JBS Motorsports\u2019 remarkable 2024 campaign, capped by Lazic\u2019s come-from-behind title run. Despite missing the first two events of a 10-race season, Lazic quickly gained ground in the series to secure a spot in the Road to the Championship playoffs, ultimately clinching the title at the season finale in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n
\u201cFirst off, we had only booked four races this year with the intention of a full season in 2025,\u201d said Lazic, who hails from Kelowna, B.C. \u201cAfter four races, we were 10th in the points, and we thought, \u2018Damn, we need to keep going.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n
Lazic, who made a brief but memorable NHRA Pro Mod appearance in 2023, joined Bahrain 1 Racing for the near-full 2024 campaign. His underdog championship effort underscored his talent\u2014and the team\u2019s capability\u2014further enhancing JBS Motorsports\u2019 momentum heading into 2025.<\/p>\n
With Bond, Lazic and fellow team driver Khalid al Balooshi now on the hunt for a key marketing partner, JBS Motorsports is poised to continue building on its recent success, even as it closes the chapter on a fruitful partnership with Bahrain 1.<\/p>\n
\u201cThank you once again to everyone who has been part of this incredible journey,\u201d said Bond. \u201cWe look forward to the next chapter and the opportunities that lie ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n
For the latest on JBS Motorsports, including updates on their search for a new sponsor and 2025 competition plans, stay tuned to DragIllustrated.com.<\/p>\n
This story was originally published on February 18, 2025. <\/p>\n
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