Take a look at this Full Throttle Chaos: Randy Weatherford Wins $125K at IHRA Pro Mod Nationals!
The IHRA Outlaw Pro Mod Nationals at Dura Dragway was nothing short of spectacular—fast cars, fierce rivalries, and a massive $125,000 prize for the winner of the Pro Mod class. The 2025 edition proved to be one of the most thrilling yet, as Randy Weatherford emerged victorious after a razor-close battle against Calamuse in the final round.
Historic Prize Money and High Stakes
From the moment engines roared to life, it was clear this was no ordinary race weekend. The $125,000 winner’s purse for a single class drew the best of the best in Pro Mod racing, while an additional $150,000 was shared among other categories. As one young racer joked before the event, “If I win, I’ll blow some at the strip club and then buy another race car.”
Round One: Fierce Starts and Big Speeds
The opening eliminations delivered high drama and high speeds:
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Jimmy Taylor blasted a 3.96-second pass to secure his place in the next round.
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Ken Cuatuchio and Calamuse powered forward, with Calamuse clocking 3.685 @ 204 mph.
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Robin Robbins impressed with a 3.721 @ 206 mph run.
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Jeff Rudolph, Randy Adler, and Craig Sullivan also advanced with strong performances.
Spectators described the experience as physical, with the power of these Pro Mods vibrating through the crowd’s chests and bones.
Heat, Track Conditions, and Rivalries
The hot track temperatures posed a major challenge, making this a tuner’s game. The sun shifted track grip minute by minute, forcing crews to adapt constantly.
One of the weekend’s headline matchups came when Kai Kelley faced Scott Taylor—their third meeting in just four races. Despite struggles in both lanes, Kelley took the win with a 3.862 @ 197 mph pass.
Round Two: The Field Tightens
As eliminations continued, the competition became even fiercer:
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Calamuse set a blistering 3.622 @ 206 mph run.
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Jeff Rudolph – 3.686 @ 205 mph
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Ken Cuatuchio – 3.698 seconds
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Randy Weatherford – 3.660 @ 209 mph
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Robin Robbins – 3.631 @ 209 mph
These consistent mid-3.6 passes showed just how evenly matched the top contenders were.
Semi-Finals: Weatherford vs. the Best
The semi-final round saw Calamuse take down No. 2 qualifier Jason Harris with a 3.631 run. Ken Cuatuchio and Robin Robbins were eliminated, setting the stage for a Weatherford vs. Calamuse final.
The $125,000 Final Showdown
The grand finale was everything fans hoped for—two of the fastest racers of the weekend battling for the biggest payout of the season.
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Randy Weatherford – 3.601 seconds (Winner)
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Calamuse – *3.604 seconds (Runner-up)
The margin was razor-thin, but Weatherford’s perfect execution earned him the IHRA Outlaw Pro Mod Nationals title and the six-figure prize.
A Race to Remember
While Weatherford’s 3.601 wasn’t the outright fastest pass of the event (that honor went to earlier runs from both him and Robbins), it was the one that counted most. The 2025 IHRA Pro Mod Nationals will be remembered for record payouts, relentless competition, and one of the closest finals in recent history.
For now, Randy Weatherford stands as the man to beat in Pro Mod racing—$125,000 richer and with another career-defining win under his belt.
