LAS VEGAS SET FOR DRAMATIC NHRA PRO MOD FINALs
Just 13 points separate Justin Bond and Mike Stavrinos as the 2026 NHRA Pro Mod World Championship heads into Sunday's eliminations.
LAS VEGAS, NV – November 1, 2026 – The 2026 JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports is set for a thrilling conclusion, with five drivers still mathematically in contention for the world championship at the NHRA Las Vegas Nationals.
With points-and-a-half on the line, Justin Bond maintains a narrow championship lead following final qualifying, while Mike Stavrinos, Derek Menholt, defending champion JR Gray, and Billy Banaka remain in the hunt.
Banaka secured the No. 1 qualifying position with a blistering 5.694-second pass at 251.72 mph, collecting maximum qualifying position and average ET bonus points.
Unofficial Championship Standings After Qualifying
Pos. | Driver | Points | Behind |
1 | Justin Bond | 1,100 | Leader |
2 | Mike Stavrinos | 1,087 | -13 |
3 | Derek Menholt | 1,048 | -52 |
4 | JR Gray | 1,039 | -61 |
5 | Billy Banaka | 1,008 | -92 |
Points are unofficial and subject to NHRA confirmation.
The Championship Battle
Justin Bond – Controls his destiny. A victory guarantees the title, but a potential Round 2 clash with Menholt could change everything.
Mike Stavrinos – Just 13 points back. Winning the event guarantees the championship, regardless of Bond's result.
Derek Menholt – 52 points behind. Needs Bond eliminated early and a deep run of his own to challenge for the title.
JR Gray – 61 points behind. Needs Bond to stumble early and a near-perfect race day to defend his crown.
Billy Banaka – 92 points behind. Must win the event, with Bond losing in Round 1 and other contenders falling short.
It All Comes Down to Sunday
With 150 points available to the winner and 30 points separating each elimination-round result, every matchup matters.
Five contenders. Four rounds. One world champion.
Eliminations begin Sunday, November 1, at 9:45 AM Western Standard Time at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
The Road to the Championship ends in Las Vegas!
