Overview
- NHRA moved the first pro qualifying session to 11:15 a.m. ET and warned that weather could force more changes.
- Qualifying runs are planned for Friday and Saturday with Sunday eliminations, and FS1 will air qualifying shows and the finals Sunday evening.
- Elite Motorsports brings a deep roster that includes Erica Enders, Jeg Coughlin Jr., Aaron Stanfield, Troy Coughlin Jr., Greg Stanfield, Top Fuel driver Tony Stewart, and Pro Mod racer Mason Wright.
- Several contenders have logged laps at South Georgia Motorsports Park, with Leah Pruett, Matt Hagan, and Aaron Stanfield citing past testing and runs at the Valdosta track.
- The JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series is on the card for its fourth of 11 events this year, with Phoenix winner Justin Bond leading the standings.