Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Series goes Four-Wide Racing in Charlotte at event powered by Culp Lumber

Host of special events on tap at zMAX Dragway, including Modern Racing Showdown and KTR Racing No. 1 qualifier award

CONCORD, NC – April 24, 2025 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – The Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series has been dominated by one driver through the first two events in 2025, but plenty of standouts will be looking to change that during the wild and unpredictable four-wide setting as part of this weekend’s American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway.

The state-of-the-art facility hosts the third of 10 events during the NHRA Pro Mod season and this weekend’s event is powered by Culp Lumber.

The goal for Mike Stavrinos is to keep his unbelievable weekend from Phoenix going, as the rising star savored all the success last month, winning both the postponed Gainesville race and the Phoenix event, as well as qualifying No. 1.

It was the perfect weekend for Stavrinos, but the loaded Congruity NHRA Pro Mod class would like nothing more than to end that streak in Charlotte. The four-wide aspect adds another unique layer to the weekend, and with 24 talented drivers competing in Pro Mod country, it should make for another memorable race at zMAX Dragway.

As the event sponsor, Culp Lumber, which supports standout Pro Mod racers Stan Shelton and Kevin Rivenbark, loves seeing the category in action at their home track.

“We are truly honored to continue our support for the 2025 NHRA Pro Mod category at the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals. This track, zMAX Dragway, has a special place in our hearts as our home track, providing the perfect setting for us to share this experience with our valued guests — family, friends, employees, and partners. It’s a wonderful opportunity to raise awareness for our family-owned company, Culp Lumber, and to connect with those who mean so much to us,” said Amy Shelton, Executive at Culp Lumber.

“We take great pride in being a third-generation, family-owned company based in New London, NC. Each year, we produce 150 million board feet of pine lumber, which we thoughtfully ship to northern markets, reaching as far as New England and west to the Mississippi River. Our family shares a deep love for motorsports, having spent many cherished years watching drag racing at Charlotte. While our roots are in tractor pulling, our passion for NHRA Pro Mod racing brings us even closer together, creating wonderful memories along the way.”

Along with Stavrinos, the loaded Pro Mod field also includes local native and multi-time world champ Rickie Smith, who went to the final round at the first two events of the year, reigning world champion Jordan Lazic, Lyle Barnett, Mike Castellana, Alex Laughlin, Jason Scruggs, J.R. Gray, Justin Bond and Billy Banaka.

There’s plenty on the line other than a win and the coveted Wally, too. The Modern Racing Pro Mod Showdown takes place during qualifying, with the driver putting together the best E.T. average during the four qualifying rounds taking home the $8,000 prize from Modern Racing. Stavrinos won the Pro Mod Showdown in Phoenix, and also claimed the $2,000 prize for earning the Killin’ Time Racing (KTR) No. 1 qualifier award.

The Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series will kick off with two qualifying rounds on Friday at 3:10 and 6:30 p.m. ET, with the final two qualifying rounds set for 11:15 a.m. and 2:20 p.m. on Saturday. The first round of eliminations is slated for 1:05 p.m. on Sunday.

To purchase tickets to the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, please visit www.charlottemotorspeedway.com or call 800-455-3267. For more information about NHRA, visit www.nhra.com.

About Culp Lumber

Culp Lumber Company is a proud, family-owned business that has rooted itself in the heart of New London, North Carolina. Since the 1920s, when Henry Culp Sr. first established our original portable sawmill for local lake expansion, we have remained committed to growth and innovation in wood manufacturing, maintaining a deep connection to our community in the Southeast. Today, we are fortunate to employ over 100 dedicated individuals who share our passion for quality and sustainability. Our primary focus is on transforming southern yellow pine timber into essential building materials, and we take great pride in our ability to produce an impressive average of seven hundred thousand board feet each day. Additionally, we understand the importance of minimizing waste, ensuring that every part of our process contributes to creating products that benefit the public. At Culp Lumber Company, we are not just sawing wood; we are working together towards a sustainable future. For more information, please visit www.culplumber.com.

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.

Source: National Hot Rod Association

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