Less than a year after finishing second at the Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod, Stevie “Fast” Jackson captured his first win of the Drag Illustrated Winter Series, earning $75,000 at the U.S. Street Nationals in Bradenton, Florida. Jackson drove his screw-blown ’68 Camaro to victory with a 3.566-second pass at 210.80 mph, while opponent Derek Menholt went red by .006 seconds. This victory positioned Jackson second in the Winter Series points standings.

The U.S. Street Nationals featured various races with victories in multiple classes: Jerry Morgano in Pro 10.5, Cole Pesz in True 10.5, and Joseph Mallais in the Lil Gangstas. Other winners included Grantley Schloss (Pro 275), Tommy Youmans (Limited Drag Radial), Billy Lackey (X275), and Joel Greathouse (Ultra Street).

Jackson acknowledged his team’s support, emphasizing that his success is a result of working with dedicated individuals. He qualified sixth in a competitive Pro Mod field and advanced through challenging rounds to ultimately face Menholt in the final.

Other notable performances included Jerry Morgano’s comeback in Pro 10.5, Cole Pesz’s impressive win in True 10.5 after recovering from a crash, and Grantley Schloss repeating his success in Pro 275. The series is set to culminate at Bradenton Motorsports Park from February 26-28, 2026, with the ambition for future wins still strong among competitors.



Source: dragillustrated.com