By: Werner Communications
INDIANAPOLIS (December 23, 2024) — Every Top Fuel and Funny Car team racing at the SCAG Power Equipment PRO Superstar Shootout will be pushing their 12,000-horsepower engines to the max and the Pro Stock competitors will also be maxing out the power on their door-slammers. Every Crew chief will be dialing up the tune ups chasing record low elapsed times and high speeds throughout the three-day specialty race, February 6-8, 2025. The Professional Racers and Owners (PRO) Organization announced today that Jesel, the driving force behind groundbreaking advancements in valvetrain technology, will join the event as a Premier Sponsor. Jesel will have signage at the event, held for the second year in a row at Bradenton Motorsports Park, and will be included in a variety of social media campaigns and utilize the VIP hospitality.
“In the nitro ranks we push a lot of our parts to the limits,” said Neal Strasbaugh, Crew Chief for Tony Stewart Racing. “We rely on Jesel valve train products. We use their lifters and their rockers to make sure we don’t have any of those catastrophic engine failures. Having partners like Jesel support our nitro teams and the SCAG PRO Superstar Shootout is a huge positive.”
Jesel’s unwavering commitment to precision engineering, premium materials, and relentless innovation has propelled them to the forefront of the racing industry, earning the trust of champions and enthusiasts alike. Jesel invented the modern Camshaft Belt Drive System, and they’ve patented Keyway Roller Lifter technology. Jesel components have played a crucial role in countless victories across various motorsports disciplines, from oval and road racing to the drag strip. Jesel Shaft Rockers and Stud Rocker Arms represent decades of engineering and a steadfast commitment to valvetrain innovation.
“Having Jesel onboard supporting the SCAG Power Equipment PRO Superstar Shootout shows how universally popular this race is to sponsors in every category,” said Richard Freeman, Elite Motorsports team owner and PRO Board Member. “This event is for the fans but also for the companies that support drag racing around the world. Without the innovations from companies like Jesel we aren’t setting records and thrilling the fans. I am excited to have Jesel at the event and to put on a great show for fans in attendance and watching live on FloRacing.”
The SCAG Power Equipment PRO Superstar Shootout thrilled fans during the inaugural event when Bob Tasca III made the first run exceeding 340 mph in his Nitro Ford Mustang Funny Car. Performance numbers across the board from Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock competitors grabbed the attention of drag racing fans across the country during last year’s event. This year teams will be gearing up for the 2025 season and support from companies like Jesel as well as the host of additional sponsors will make the SCAG PRO Superstar Shootout a must-attend race.
The event will feature autograph sessions, driver Q&A’s and additional fan-friendly entertainment elements. The SCAG PRO Superstar Shootout will once again be broadcast on FloRacing all three days. Tickets can be purchased here.
