Quick Read
- Jason Harris won the 2025 Snowbird Outlaw Nationals Pro Mod title with a 3.561-second pass at 211.06 mph.
- Harris is now the only driver eligible for drag racing’s first $1,000,000 bonus if he wins the entire Winter Series.
- The win paid tribute to late racer Harold Denton with the ‘Party Time’ Camaro.
- Sidnei Frigo finished as runner-up after advancing through a tough bracket.
- Harris’s victory highlights the fierce competitiveness and innovation in modern Pro Mod drag racing.
Jason Harris’s Record-Breaking Weekend: A New Chapter in Drag Racing
On a brisk December night at Bradenton Motorsports Park, drag racing fans witnessed history unfold. Jason Harris, a four-time PDRA world champion, didn’t just win the Snowbird Outlaw Nationals—he dominated it. His Harts Charger-boosted “Party Time” Harold Denton tribute ’69 Camaro delivered a 3.561-second pass at 211.06 mph in the $50,000 final round, besting Brazil’s Sidnei Frigo by mere thousandths of a second (Drag Illustrated).
This victory marked more than a personal achievement. Harris became the only driver eligible for the inaugural Elite Motorsports Million—a staggering $1,000,000 bonus awaiting anyone who can win all three races in the Drag Illustrated Winter Series. The stakes have never been higher. And as the No. 1 qualifier, Harris also eyes the Jerry Bickel Race Cars Clean Sweep Challenge, which would land him a brand-new Pro Mod rolling chassis if he qualifies No. 1 at the next two events.
Inside the Race: Pressure, Preparation, and a Tribute
Harris’s win was no stroke of luck. The weekend began with his team wrestling through testing challenges, only to leap to the top of the qualifying order in Thursday’s second session. His 3.560 at 211.20 held strong through Friday, earning him the $5,000 Jerry Bickel Race Cars No. 1 Qualifier Bonus.
Unlike traditional events, the Winter Series uses random chip draws for race pairings. This meant Harris faced Mark Micke—last year’s triple No. 1 qualifier—in the very first round. Harris outpaced Micke with a 3.579 at 210.64. Next came Jimmy Taylor, a record-setting doorslammer racer. Again, Harris surged ahead, running a 3.607 at 209.79.
Round after round, Harris delivered the low elapsed time (E.T.), defeating top-tier competitors Randy Weatherford and Kevin Rivenbark with passes of 3.584 and 3.576 seconds, respectively. The final showdown against Sidnei Frigo was a nail-biter. Harris left the line first, held the lead, and crossed the finish just ahead, clinching the win with a 3.561 at 211.06 to Frigo’s 3.570 at 211.33. “Truthfully, it was tighter than I thought,” Harris admitted to FloRacing’s Courtney Enders. “I knew he was there… I wasn’t sure if I took the win or not because the car wheelstood a little bit and I was trying to pay attention.” Relief came only when he saw Enders approaching for the winner’s interview.
The ‘Party Time’ Camaro and a Legacy Remembered
Harris’s car was more than a machine—it was a tribute to the late Pro Stock racer Harold Denton, a mentor and family friend. Sporting the iconic “Party Time” livery, Harris said, “He’s been riding with me all day. It was God’s will that this car was gonna make it. I can’t thank everybody enough.” For Harris, bringing the tribute car to the winner’s circle was a personal and professional milestone.
His gratitude extended to his crew and sponsors: “We’ve worked really hard this weekend… My team is so great. We’ve been doing this a long time. We know how to win. The people that stand behind me—Harts, Pro Line, TKM, Carbon Company, Southern Diamond Company, LAT Oils, Hoosier Race Tires—they know if I get my act together and my team’s here, we can win every race we go to.”
Sidnei Frigo’s Fierce Challenge
Sidnei Frigo, piloting a screw-blown Artivinco Racing ’23 Camaro, qualified 23rd but fought his way through the bracket with precision and consistency. With support from Jeff Pierce and Stevie “Fast” Jackson, Frigo dispatched heavyweights Isaias Rojas, Steve King, Kye Kelley, and Ken Quartuccio before meeting Harris in the finals. Frigo’s semifinal run—a blistering 3.594 at 210.54—underscored the depth of talent in modern Pro Mod racing.
What This Win Means for Drag Racing
Harris’s triumph isn’t just about the numbers on the scoreboard. It’s about the evolution of drag racing itself—a sport where the margins are razor-thin and the personalities larger than life. The Snowbird Outlaw Nationals, the first event in the 2025/2026 Drag Illustrated Winter Series, set the tone for a season where legends are made and fortunes won.
As Harris noted, “To me it’s like winning the World Series if you were a baseball player or winning the Super Bowl in football. This is the biggest stage we’ve got for our sport, and this felt like the World Series of Pro Mod.” The road ahead is steep. With two more races—the U.S. Street Nationals in January and the Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod in February—Harris is the only driver with a shot at drag racing’s first million-dollar bonus. And if he continues qualifying No. 1, a brand-new Jerry Bickel chassis awaits.
Other class winners at Snowbirds included Bill Lutz (Pro 10.5), Larry Larson (True 10.5 N/T), Tommy Hoskinson (Lil Gangstas), Brian Weddle (Limited Drag Radial), Joel Greathouse (Ultra Street), Hunter Patton (Super Pro), Malcolm Ricks (6.50 Index), Peyton Shook (7.50 Index), and Jeff Jones (4.60 Bikes)—each adding their own chapter to the weekend’s drama.
For Harris, the victory is both a personal and communal triumph, a celebration of resilience, teamwork, and the enduring allure of speed.
Jason Harris’s historic win at the Snowbird Outlaw Nationals is more than a personal victory; it’s a testament to the competitive spirit and innovation driving modern drag racing. With the million-dollar bonus on the horizon and a tribute to Harold Denton fueling his resolve, Harris stands at the forefront of the sport’s next era. For fans and racers alike, this moment marks a new standard for what’s possible on the drag strip.