Take a look at the Carl Cox Motorsport FIVE90 Pro Mod Series 2026!
The Carl Cox Motorsport FIVE90 Pro Mod Series has quickly become one of Europe’s most exciting drag racing championships, bringing together Pro Mods and Top Doorslammers in a unique 5.90 index format that rewards consistency, strategy, and outright performance.
With £20,000 up for grabs at each round, no entry fee, and an end-of-season bonus fund, the series has attracted some of the quickest door cars in Europe.
A Different Kind of Pro Mod Racing
Unlike traditional heads-up Pro Mod competition, the FIVE90 Series uses a 5.90-second index.
That means competitors must run as close to 5.90 seconds as possible without going quicker. Running faster than the index (breaking out) can cost valuable points, so teams must balance maximum performance with precision.
Big Money on the Line
The prize structure is one of the biggest attractions:
- £20,000 prize fund at each of the three rounds
- £30,000 end-of-series bonus fund, shared among racers who compete in all three rounds
- £500 “Off the Trailer” award for the driver closest to the 5.90 index in the first qualifying session
Unique Aussie-Style Format
Instead of a traditional elimination ladder, the series uses an Australian-inspired points system.
Drivers compete across qualifying and multiple racing rounds before progressing into:
- A Final
- B Final
- C Final
- D Final
Points are awarded for race wins, elapsed time relative to the index, low ET bonuses, and top speed, meaning every run throughout the weekend matters.
Elite European Talent
The championship has attracted many of Europe’s top Pro Mod and Top Doorslammer racers.
After the opening round, Jere Rantaniemi led the standings, followed by strong performances from:
- Andy Robinson
- Bruno Bader
- Lenn Lindell
- Kev Slyfield
The depth of the field has made every round highly competitive.
Santa Pod Hosts the Action
All three rounds are held at the legendary Santa Pod Raceway, one of Europe’s premier drag racing venues.
The 2026 calendar includes:
- Round 1: Before The Main Event (May)
- Round 2: PULLUP Weekend (4–5 July)
- Round 3: Before the Euro Finals (September)
Why Fans Love the Series
The FIVE90 format creates close racing because drivers cannot simply chase the quickest elapsed time.
Instead, success depends on:
- Precision tuning
- Driver consistency
- Strategic race management
- Reliable performance
That combination produces exciting side-by-side racing throughout the weekend.
Final Thoughts
The Carl Cox Motorsport FIVE90 Pro Mod Series has added a fresh twist to European drag racing by blending elite Pro Mod machinery with a challenging index format and substantial prize money.
With £20,000 available at every event, a £30,000 season fund, and some of the fastest doorslammers in Europe, the championship has become one of the must-watch drag racing series of 2026
