“ Pro Mod and Mountain Motor Pro Stock just go together ,” said Wes Buck , Drag Illustrated founder and WSOPM promoter . “ It ’ s hard not to be a fan of this class with its massive , naturally aspirated engines , hood scoops , and clutches . Plus , the people involved with Mountain Motor Pro Stock are truly special , and the class just continues to grow . The second annual Mountain Motor Pro Stock Invitational will be the perfect complement to the Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod .”

The inaugural $ hameless Racing Mountain Motor Pro Stock Invitational presented by Seminole Paving saw class veterans John Montecalvo

and Elijah Morton square off in the $ 25,000-towin final round . Montecalvo turned on the win light , adding to his résumé that includes world championships in three different organizations .

Longtime class enthusiast and media member Scott “ the Limo Guy ” Soucy spearheaded the effort to create the inaugural MMPSI . He was eager to see the event return for 2024 , and he ’ s already received offers to help make the MMPSI even bigger .

“ After that inaugural event in March , I was just inspired to do whatever is required to take this thing to the next level ,” said Soucy , who covers PDRA Extreme Pro Stock extensively through his Real Pro Stock series . “ I see how much effort these racers put into their programs , I see what Wes Buck and his team at Drag Illustrated do , and

I just want to help wherever I can . We ’ re actively seeking partners to be a part of this event , but I can say there ’ s already a groundswell of support behind this class and the MMPSI .”

The Mountain Motor Pro Stock class is in the midst of a resurgence . New drivers and teams are getting involved and past competitors are returning to form a group of around 30 active teams that compete within the PDRA ’ s eighth-mile Extreme Pro Stock class and NHRA ’ s quarter-mile Mountain Motor Pro Stock program .

“ Mountain Motor Pro Stock is in such a great place right now , and I ’ m so proud and happy for them ,” Soucy said . “ I always want to make sure Tommy and Judy Franklin and the PDRA get the credit they deserve for giving these competitors a place to race and fostering the growth we ’ ve seen . With everyone working together , this class has a bright future .”

The Mountain Motor Pro Stock Invitational will utilize PDRA Extreme Pro Stock rules , including an eighth-mile format . DI

PHOTOGRAPHS BY WAYNE STEWART AND CHRIS SEARS