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WSOPM 2026
As the grand finale and the crown jewel of the 2025 / 2026 Drag Illustrated Winter Series presented by J & A Service, the DI World Series of Pro Mod presented by Red Line Oil featured another ultra-competitive field of Pro Modified drivers and teams competing for the $ 150,000 event win, the DIWS championship, and more. Racers in Pro 10.5, True 10.5, Lil’ Gangstas, and a slew of index classes complemented the headlining headsup categories at Bradenton Motorsports Park. By Nate Van Wagnen, Craig Cook, and Kelly Wade
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Milestones & Memories
In this special feature, the DI team reflects on the moments, memories, challenges, and milestones that shaped the magazine’ s evolution over the course of 20 years and 200 issues – and the mission that continues to drive it forward. By Nate Van Wagnen
Cover to Cover
From Shannon“ The Iceman” Jenkins on DI 1 to Stevie“ Fast” Jackson on DI 199, Drag Illustrated’ s covers have chronicled two decades of drag racing history through the people who shaped it. This special retrospective revisits the covers, unforgettable quotes, and defining moments. By Nate Van Wagnen
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As Drag Illustrated celebrates its 200th issue, Van Abernethy reflects on his nearly two-decade journey with the magazine – from selling subscriptions at local tracks to visiting the infamous Iowa chicken coop that once served as DI headquarters.
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The Real Deal
Following his first DI Winter Series campaign, Pro Mod veteran and longtime columnist Tommy D’ Aprile reflects on the importance of gratitude, perspective, and finding fulfillment beyond the win light, and why true success is often built away from the racetrack.
ON THE COVER Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod champion Aaron Stanfield as photographed by Luke Nieuwhof at Bradenton Motorsports Park in Bradenton, Florida.
PHOTOS: CALLUM PUDGE, DI ARCHIVES
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