GAINESVILLE, Fla. (March 6, 2025) – Jordan Lazic put together a thrilling late-season run to win the championship in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series last season. As he prepares to defend his title in a loaded category, Lazic will also make his first appearance at legendary Gainesville Raceway as part of this weekend’s Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals.
It is the first race of 10 races in the category during the 2025 campaign, and this weekend’s must-see race is powered by FuelTech.
Lazic, who is one of 20-plus Pro Mod standouts racing in Gainesville, won the finale last year in Las Vegas to claim the championship. But one thing Lazic didn’t do a year ago was race in Gainesville, which means this weekend will be his debut at the historic facility. He’ll also be doing it with the championship No. 1 on his Camaro, which adds even more excitement to his first appearance at Gainesville.
"I’ve never raced at Gainesville and I love racing new tracks, but usually I'm showing up as the young buck underdog. I feel with that giant trophy and the No. 1 on my window it makes the underdog status null and void,” Lazic said. “I’m looking forward to the season with new names and faces and a target on our back.”
He’ll have plenty of talented names trying to prevent back-to-back championships, as the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod class is loaded with skilled drivers in Gainesville, including Justin Bond, J.R. Gray, Rickie Smith, 2023 champ Mike Castellana, Ken Quartuccio, Jose Gonzalez and many more.
Just making the field will be an accomplishment, which means it will be a weekend filled with excitement and memorable moments. FuelTech, a longtime supporter of the Pro Mod category, is also thrilled to be part of the weekend in Gainesville.
“FuelTech is proud to sponsor the Pro Mod class at Gatornationals, launching the highly anticipated Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Series," said Luis de Leon, Chief Operating Officer of FuelTech USA. "Pro Mod represents the perfect fusion of raw power and cutting-edge technology, embodying FuelTech's commitment to innovation and high-performance racing. We are honored to support this elite community of racers who continue to push the limits of speed and engineering.”
The weekend will also include the continuation of the FTI Performance Pro Mod Showdown, which offers an extra incentive for drivers in the category. The FTI Pro Mod Showdown winner will be the driver who puts together the best E.T. average over the four qualifying rounds. The winning driver receives $8,000 from FTI Performance, continuing the strong recent momentum in the NHRA Pro Mod category.
“Supporting our customers and our racers at FTI’s hometown track is always a special homecoming,” says Krista Baldwin, Director of Marketing of the Wharton Automotive Group. “We love adding a race within a race. We get to see our customers push to be best during qualifying to solidify their standing with the FTI Performance Showdown. FTI Performance owner and nitro funny car racer, Paul Lee, will present the winning check at the driver’s intro presentations on Sunday before eliminations.”
The Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series will kick off with two qualifying rounds on Friday, March 7 at 1:15 and 6:30 p.m. ET, with the final two qualifying rounds set for 11 AM and 5:15 PM on Saturday. The first round of eliminations is slated for 12:30 PM on Sunday.
To purchase tickets to the 2025 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, visit www.NHRA.com/tickets. Children 12 and under are free in general admission areas with the purchase of an adult ticket. General parking is free and limited preferred parking is available for purchase. Get your tickets now for the Top Eliminator Club because these will sell out. For more info on NHRA, including the full weekend schedule in Gainesville, please visit www.NHRA.com.
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About FuelTech
This year, with the release of the new FuelTech FT700 ECU, we are honored to contribute to the world of motorsports with a groundbreaking product that represents the next evolution in engine management systems. More than just a technological advancement, the FT700 ECU marks a significant milestone in high-performance racing, redefining engine management and vehicle customization at the highest level.
FuelTech’s partnership with the NHRA Pro Mod Series reinforces our commitment to innovation, peak performance, and the passionate racing community that fuels this sport. As Pro Mod teams gear up to push the limits of speed and power, FuelTech remains at the forefront, delivering cutting-edge ECUs and complete vehicle control solutions that give racers the winning edge on the track.
About NHRA
NHRA is the primary sanctioning body for the sport of drag racing in the United States. NHRA presents 20 national events featuring the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, as well as the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, NHRA Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown™, NHRA Holley EFI Factory X and Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock at select national events. NHRA provides competition opportunities for drivers of all levels in the NHRA Summit Racing Series and NHRA Street Legal™. NHRA also offers the NHRA Jr. Street® program for teens and the Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League® for youth ages 5 to 17. With more than 100 Member Tracks, NHRA allows racers to compete at a variety of locations nationally and internationally. NHRA’s Youth and Education Services® (YES) Program reaches over 30,000 students annually to ignite their interest in automotive and racing related careers. NHRA’s streaming service, NHRA.tv®, allows fans to view all NHRA national events as well as exclusive features of the sport. In addition, NHRA owns and operates three racing facilities: Gainesville Raceway in Florida; Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park; and In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip in Southern California. For more information, log on to www.NHRA.com, or visit the official NHRA pages on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.