XDA – Xtreme Motorcycle Drag Racing Association
33rd annual DME Racing Fall Nationals
Maryland International Raceway
October 3-5, 2025

Champions Rise & History Falls: XDA Thrills at the Season-Ending DME Racing Fall Nationals

The XDA closed out its eighth season in spectacular fashion as sixteen champions were crowned at the 33rd annual DME Racing Fall Nationals at Maryland International Raceway. The weekend delivered a thrilling blend of established legends, defending champions, and breakout first-time winners — all showcasing why the XDA remains the pinnacle of motorcycle drag racing in the United States.

Over the course of the year, XDA racers battled for more than $600,000 in total payout, including an impressive $162,420 in contingency awards during the 2025 season. With record-setting performances, championship drama, and packed stands from start to finish, the 2025 finale cemented another landmark year for the XDA.

Orient Express Racing Pro Street

Winner – Rodney Williford
Runner-up – Mark Rendeluk
2025 Champion: Rodney Williford
ET Record: Rodney Williford 6.287
MPH Record: Rodney Williford 242.54

When the smoke cleared and the clocks flashed, Rodney Williford stood alone on the throne—again. Five straight seasons. Five straight championships. And this year, he didn’t just defend the crown—he rewrote the record books while doing it in Orient Express Pro Street.

Williford set the tone immediately in qualifying, unleashing a 6.365 at 234.25 mph to secure the No. 1 spot. Jason Dunigan (6.378) and Mark Rendeluk (6.395) were right on his heels, setting the stage for a war at the DME Racing Fall Nationals.

But this wasn’t just about the front-runners—the entire field was on fire. The GOAT list shook as riders shattered personal bests during qualifying:

Mike Sweeney Jr. – 6.490 at 227.08 mph
Kaleb Wood – 6.555 at 229 mph
Mark Godin – 6.701 at 228.38 mph
Rudy Sanzottera – 221.74 mph

Brett Ware barely missed the field, bounced out by teammate Brad Christian—but he came back swinging, winning the B-Class and setting a new personal best at 6.699.

When eliminations began, the class went nuclear. Records dropped nearly every round:

Rodney Williford – 6.287 / 242.54
Gaige Herrera – 6.392
Kenny Brewer – 6.477
Andrew Ritchey – 6.621 / 223.91
Mark Rendeluk – 240.42
Jamie Lopes – 229.82

In round one, Mark Rendeluk became only the third rider in history to enter the 240-mph zone, blasting a 6.372 at 240.42 mph for the win over Andrew Ritchey, who also set a new personal-best with a 6.621.

Two other heavy hitters dropped thirty-passes in the opening round — Jason Dunigan threw down a 6.369 to defeat Mark Godin, while Gaige Herrera, the class’s only nitrous-powered entry, ripped a 6.392 over Jamie Lopes.

Round two was pure fire. Rodney Williford continued his rampage, unleashing a 6.327 at 240.47 mph to knock out Ryan Bonitatis. On the other side of the ladder, Jason Dunigan answered with a razor-close 6.326 at 238.51 mph, taking the win over Spencer Claycomb. Mark Rendeluk kept his momentum rolling with a 6.409 to move past Gaige Herrera.

But the spotlight moment belonged to Kenny Brewer, who cracked into the forties for the first time in his career — ripping a 6.477 at 232.95 mph to defeat Rudy Sanzottera and punch his ticket to the semifinals.

Then came the pass. In the semi-final Williford unleashed the quickest and fastest run in class history — 6.287 at 242.54 mph, obliterating Brewer’s hopes and the record book at the same time. Rendeluk edged teammate Dunigan in a nail-biter 6.468 to 6.472.

Wheel up? Fight the bike? Doesn’t matter. Rendeluk battled a launch wheelie, but Williford stayed locked-in for the win, 6.300 at 239.74 mph, sealing a fifth consecutive title in undeniable fashion.

The Battle Isn’t Over Yet

The XDA Pro Street elite now shift their focus to the next battlefield — the $5,000 Platinum General Services Pro Street Shootout at the 29th Annual Haltech World Cup Finals presented by Wiseco, November 5–9, 2025 at MIR. With 50,000+ fans expected, this will be the biggest Pro Street showdown in history.

Ten warriors will roll through the gates — but only eight will earn a place in Sunday’s final field. Stakes are high, tempers will be hotter than the turbos, and every pass will matter.

Records will fall. Legends will rise.

Bundle up — These Pro Street racers are bringing heat to the cool November air: Rodney Williford • Mark Rendeluk • Jason Dunigan • Ryan Bonitatis • Justin Shakir • Rudy Sanzottera • Kenny Brewer • Kaleb Wood • Andrew Ritchey • Spencer Claycomb (Jamie Lopes sitting out allows Claycomb in)

DME Racing Real Street

Winner – Marcus Hylton
Runner-up – Nick Hamlett
2025 Champion: Marcus Hylton
ET Record: Nick Hamlett 7.257
MPH Record: Brandon Litten 208.46

The DME Racing Real Street championship battle came down to the wire at the season-ending DME Racing Fall Nationals at Maryland International Raceway. Coming into the event, Rickey Gadson held a narrow fifty-two-point lead over former class champion Marcus Hylton. All Gadson needed was to stay one round ahead of Hylton to clinch the title — but fate had other plans.

In a shocking first-round upset, Gadson faced past class champion Anibal Merced and suffered a devastating loss that would cost him the championship. Meanwhile, Hylton stayed laser-focused, taking out David Stewart, Courtlan Whiting, and Merced on his march to the final round. As Gadson watched from the grandstands, Hylton’s semi-final win secured him the points needed to take the 2025 DME Racing Real Street Championship.

In the final, Hylton faced Nick Hamlett, who was coming off a recent win at the FuelTech Bike Bash in August. Hamlett looked strong all weekend—qualifying number one with a blistering 7.277 and resetting his own class ET record to an incredible 7.257 during eliminations. On his way to the final, he took out George Cross, Brandon Litten, and David Fondon in dominant fashion.

Even with the championship already in hand, Hylton wasn’t easing up. When the bulbs dropped, Hylton cut a razor-sharp .007 reaction time to Hamlett’s .113, and that advantage proved decisive. Hamlett clocked a 7.346, but Hylton’s quicker light carried him across the stripe first with a 7.355 for the event win — sealing a storybook ending to his championship run.

But the excitement didn’t stop there. Brandon Litten once again raised the bar for Real Street performance, resetting the MPH record to an incredible 208.46 mph during qualifying.

With new records, fierce rivalries, and back-to-back standout performances, the 2025 Real Street season proved why it remains one of the most competitive and exciting classes in motorcycle drag racing.

MaxxECU Pro Xtreme

Winner – John Collins
Runner-up – Brunson Grothus
2025 Champion: Terry Schweigert

MaxxECU Pro Xtreme: Collins Seals the Deal as Schweigert Clinches the Championship

The MaxxECU Pro Xtreme 1/8-mile heads-up class lit up the DME Racing Fall Nationals at Maryland International Raceway, delivering edge-of-your-seat action to close out the season in true high-horsepower style.

Coming into the event, Terry Schweigert held a slim 20-point lead in the championship chase. Determined to protect his position, Schweigert opened strong by qualifying No. 1 with a blistering 3.939-second pass. But the competition was fierce—five riders dropped into the three-second zone, including Rob Garcia (3.957), Brunson Grothus (3.979), Jean Gosselin (3.979), and John Collins (3.992).

On Sunday, the eliminations turned the intensity up another notch. Schweigert earned a first-round bye and advanced past Chris Garner-Jones, but his run ended in the semifinals when John Collins scored a hole-shot victory. Meanwhile, Grothus moved steadily through the ladder with wins over Jeremy Teasley and George Whitaker and then earned a free pass to the final after Garcia was unable to make the call in the semi-final.

That setup a high-stakes showdown. If Grothus won the final, he would steal the championship by just a few points.

As the bulbs dropped, both riders launched hard—Grothus cut a razor-sharp .012 light, while Collins was close behind with a .027. The eighth-mile left no room for error as both machines charged downtrack with the front wheels hovering. At the stripe, Collins’ 3.966 edged out Grothus’ 4.019, lighting the win bulb and locking in Schweigert’s title hopes.

With that final pass, John Collins claimed the last event victory of the season, and Terry Schweigert secured the 2025 MaxxECU Pro Xtreme Championship—by a razor-thin two-point margin over Grothus.

The Pro Xtreme class once again proved why it stands at the pinnacle of drag bike racing—raw power, precise tuning, and championship drama down to the final round.

MaxxECU Pro Xtreme is presented by Billy Vose Racing, Fast by Gast, Dunigan Racing, DME Racing, Grothus Dragbikes, Harley Haul, Rob Bush Motorsports, Robinson Industries, Schnitz Racing, Timblin Chassis, and Worldwide Bearings, Pro Performance and Mikronite.

HTP Performance Super Stock

Winner – Tim Cottrell
Runner-up – Jeremy Teasley
2025 Champion – Tim Cottrell

Tim Cottrell Clinches HTP Performance Super Stock Championship at the DME Racing Fall Nationals

Tim Cottrell wrapped up an incredible season with a dominant performance in HTP Performance Super Stock at the DME Racing Fall Nationals, taking home both the event win and the 2025 class championship.

Coming into the season finale, Cottrell trailed points leader Jeremy Teasley by just eight points. With the title still up for grabs, both riders knew every round mattered. Cottrell qualified number one for the fifth time this season with an 8.794-second pass, setting the stage for an epic showdown.

On race day, Cottrell took a first-round bye before defeating Terry Geesey and Caleb Holt to reach the final. Teasley stayed strong on the opposite side of the ladder, advancing with wins over Richard Every, Rickey Grayson, and Caleb Holt.

That set up the dream matchup — Cottrell versus Teasley — with both the event trophy and the championship on the line.

When the bulbs dropped, Teasley was off the line first with a .080 reaction time to Cottrell’s .146. But Cottrell powered ahead quickly, taking the lead before a few mid-track wheelies allowed Teasley to close the gap. The two were neck-and-neck to the stripe, but Cottrell’s light came on first with an 8.812 over Teasley’s 8.895 — sealing the event victory and the 2025 HTP Performance Super Stock Championship.

A season of consistency, precision, and power — capped with a clutch performance when it mattered most.

Team Skittles ATV Shootout

Winner – Tevon Huntley
Runner-up – Blake Chavis
2025 Champion: Tevon Huntley

Tevon Huntley Dominates the Inaugural Team Skittles ATV Shootout Season

The debut season of the Team Skittles ATV Shootout proved that rivalries drive greatness. From the first event of the year, Tevon Huntley and Blake Chavis set themselves apart as the riders to beat—trading wins, pushing the limits, and keeping fans on the edge of their seats all season long.

The intensity carried straight through to the DME Racing Fall Nationals at Maryland International Raceway, where the two powerhouses once again found themselves lining up in the final round.

During qualifying, Chavis grabbed the top spot with a 4.565-second pass, while Huntley stayed close behind with a 4.675—setting the stage for another high-stakes showdown.

When the bulbs dropped in the final, Chavis launched first with a razor-sharp .051 reaction time, gaining a slight edge over Huntley’s .079. But down the eighth-mile stretch, Huntley’s consistency and drive paid off. He charged past Chavis at the stripe, both recording 4.708-second passes, but Huntley’s speed and precision secured the event victory by inches.

That win sealed an already dominant season for Huntley, who clinched the 2025 Team Skittles ATV Shootout Championship by thirty points over Chavis—cementing his place as the rider to beat in this fast-rising category.

AGM Boosted Bulls

Winner – Frankie Stotz / Reddi-Wip
Runner-up – Malcolm Phillips / Billy Mays
2025 Champion: Frankie Stotz

Frankie Stotz and “Reddi-Wip” Reclaim the Throne in Boosted Bulls Warfare

The AGM Boosted Bulls showdown at the DME Racing Fall Nationals was straight-up boosted chaos at Maryland International Raceway, and once again, Frankie Stotz came out on top.

Heading into the season finale, Stotz was five points behind Derek Sobiech in the championship hunt — but the man came loaded for war. The DME Racing turbo GSX-R1000 known as Reddi-Wip wasn’t there to play defense; it was there to dominate.

Stotz stayed ice-cold under pressure, mowing down Geoff Godfrey and Alex Moore on his way to the final. Meanwhile, Sobiech’s title hopes went up in smoke early with a round-one loss — and just like that, the crown was back in Stotz’s hands.

Waiting for him in the other lane was Malcolm Phillips, the 2023 champ and the only other name to ever hold the Boosted Bulls title since the class dropped in 2022. This wasn’t just a race — it was a rivalry with history, and everyone in the pits knew it was about to get real.

When the bulbs lit, both riders came out swinging. Billy Mays hit hard but broke traction early, while Reddi-Wip hooked up clean and blasted down the eighth-mile like a missile on a mission. Stotz crossed first, sealing the win and locking down his third AGM Boosted Bulls Championship — finishing the year twenty points clear of the pack.

From start to finish, Stotz and the DME Racing crew made one thing crystal clear: if you want the Boosted Bulls crown, you’re gonna have to take it from the King.

Shore Car Wash Solutions Nitrous Bulls

Winner – Gavin McMichael / Most Wanted
Runner-up –  Dave Norris / 2 OGS
2025 Champion: Tony Patton

Gavin McMichael and “Most Wanted” Snatch Victory in the Nitrous Bulls Street Brawl

The Shore Car Wash Solutions Nitrous Bulls class at the XDA DME Racing Fall Nationals wasn’t just racing—it was a flat-out street fight on the strip at Maryland International Raceway. The nitrous bikes came out swinging, and every round felt like a heavyweight bout.

Heading into the finale, Tony Patton sat twenty-six points ahead in the championship chase. But drag racing doesn’t hand out easy wins. Patton took an early first-round hit from Gavin McMichael and Most Wanted, but the veteran’s consistent season locked down his second straight Nitrous Bulls championship, finishing forty-seven points clear of the pack.

That left the spotlight wide open—and McMichael was ready to steal it. Riding Most Wanted like a man possessed, he mowed down Desmond Spaulding on Mob Ties before rolling into his first final of the year against former class champ Dave Norris and his nitrous beast 2 OGS.

When the bulbs dropped, it looked all but over. Most Wanted stumbled off the line while 2 OGS blasted out hard and clean. But in the chaos that defines Nitrous Bulls, nothing’s ever over ‘til the stripe. Just past half-track, 2 OGS suddenly went dark—dead in the water. That’s when McMichael’s machine came back to life, claws out, screaming down the eighth-mile to snatch the win light in the most savage comeback of the season.

For McMichael, it was his first win of 2025—and it came with a statement: in Nitrous Bulls, you can’t count out the Most Wanted.

East Coast Collision Monster Bulls

Winner – Dany Bernier / Bad Bern
Runner-up – Dylan Wood / Eye Candy
2025 Champion: Dany Bernier

The East Coast Collision Monster Bulls class tore through the DME Racing Fall Nationals at Maryland International Raceway, closing out the season with the kind of intensity only grudge racers understand. This isn’t bracket racing — it’s grudge life. No clocks, no time slips, no excuses. Just smoke, nerves, and a single goal: turn on that win light.

Going into the season finale, Dany Bernier on ‘The Bern’ already had three wins to his name and the 2025 Championship locked down — but he wasn’t finished proving a point. Bernier blazed through the ladder, stacking wins against Henry Wise, Mittic Henett, and Mike Burkhart to secure yet another final-round appearance.

On the opposite side, Dylan Wood and Eye Candy carved their own path with wins over Loren Petlit and Josh Eubanks, then took a well-earned bye in the semifinals to line up against the champ for one last showdown.

When the bulbs dropped, both riders came out swinging. Eye Candy lifted hard at the sixty-foot mark but Wood skillfully brought it back down, fighting to close the gap. The recovery was impressive — but the finish line came too fast. Bernier held his ground, taking his fourth win of the season and putting an exclamation point on his championship campaign.

Bad Bern isn’t just fast — he’s consistent, calculated, and flat-out dominant. Four wins, one championship, and a season that stamped his name among the baddest in Monster Bulls history.

Tommie’s Motorsports DMV Bulls

Winner – Desmond Spaulding / NWA
Runner-up – Jeremy Teasley / Unhinged
2025 Champion: Desmond Spaulding

Desmond Spaulding Seals the Deal: NWA Takes the Tommie’s Motorsports DMV Bulls Championship

The DMV Bulls class isn’t your typical grudge race—it’s where egos, engines, and wallets collide. The buy-in might be small, but the stakes are sky high. Nitrous, boost, spray—whatever your weapon, you better show up tuned, tested, and ready to throw down.

At the DME Racing Fall Nationals, Desmond Spaulding put the perfect cap on his season at Maryland International Raceway. After grabbing a summer win, Spaulding came into the finale trailing Travis Wood, who had stacked back-to-back victories and taken the championship lead.

In Round Two, Spaulding’s NWA and Wood’s Thunderbolt lined up for a championship-defining showdown. The pair launched side by side, but disaster struck for Wood as his bike lost power near the finish line—opening the door for Spaulding to sail past and keep his title hopes alive.

That set the stage for a final-round faceoff with Jeremy Teasley on Unhinged. Teasley had been the runner-up at the previous event and came in hungry for redemption. Both riders rolled into the beams laser-focused, ready to leave it all on the line.

When the lights came down, it was far from a clean drag. Unhinged broke traction out of the groove while NWA stumbled halfway through the run. But champions adapt—and Spaulding had already built the momentum he needed. He muscled his way through the chaos, crossing the stripe first to claim both the event win and the 2025 DMV Bulls Championship, clinched by just eleven points.

It wasn’t the prettiest win of the season, but it was the one that counted most. Spaulding proved that championships aren’t just about horsepower—they’re about heart, grit, and keeping your head in the game when the pressures on.

Hems Site Solutions All Motor Bulls

Winner – David Fondon / Shadow
Runner-up – Malcolm Phillips / Bad Bitch
2025 Champion: LA Payne

The Hems Site Solutions All Motor Bulls class at the DME Racing Fall Nationals was pure street heat — no boost, no spray, just raw horsepower and nerves of steel.

Malcolm Phillips jumped back in the saddle of Bad Bitch and came out swinging. He bulldozed past Grover Watford and Mark Blake, then earned himself a smooth cruise into the final with a bye. Phillips looked locked in — all attitude, all throttle.

On the other side, Shadow pilot David Fondon was chasing déjà vu. Having already taken home a win earlier this season, he wasn’t here to spectate. Fondon laid waste to Jordan Angelo, handled Tyshawn Brooks, and grabbed his own bye into the final.

When the smoke cleared, it came down to Bad Bitch and Shadow. Phillips was too amped, too hungry — and sometimes hunger bites back. He jumped the beams, lit the red, and handed the victory to Fondon, who coolly rolled through to claim another W.

Meanwhile, LA Payne and Grover Watford were locked in their own war for the championship crown. Both came in ready for blood, but first-round losses changed the math. When the dust settled, Payne edged out Watford by just three points — enough to make him a back-to-back Hems Site Solutions All Motor Bulls champion.

Two years straight on top — Payne’s not just defending a title, he’s building a legacy.

1 Stop Speed 4.60 Index

Winner – Mac McAdams
Runner-up – Ronald Procopio
2025 Champion: Ronald Procopio

Ronald Procopio’s reign over the 1 Stop Speed 4.60 Index class continued in 2025 as he locked down his sixth consecutive championship in XDA’s most competitive index category.

Heading into the DME Racing Fall Nationals at Maryland International Raceway, Procopio had already secured the title with a commanding 153-point lead, thanks to a season that included three final-round appearances and two wins. But even with the championship in hand, the veteran racer was far from coasting—he came to race.

The field at the season finale was stacked, with fifteen riders laying down a 4.60 during qualifying. Darion Payne and Mike Ostrowski both hit a perfect 4.600, with Payne earning the top qualifying spot. However, his weekend came to an early end in round one after a tight battle with Duane Jackson.

As eliminations unfolded, it was clear the final would be a rematch of heavy hitters: Mac McAdams vs. Ronald Procopio—the same two who battled for the 2024 championship.

When the bulbs dropped, McAdams took the advantage off the line with a sharp .021 reaction time to Procopio’s .037, and the two thundered side-by-side down the eighth-mile. In a nail-biting photo finish, McAdams edged out Procopio with a 4.605 to 4.607 pass to claim the final event win of the season.

It was the perfect way to close out another thrilling year for the 1 Stop Speed 4.60 Index class—where every thousandth counts and champions are forged under pressure.

Capital Brand Group 5.60 Index

Winner – Jimmie Miller
Runner-up – Jeffrey Santin
2025 Champion: Mike Schwalm

The Capital Brand Group 5.60 Index once again delivered high-stakes excitement at the DME Racing Fall Nationals at Maryland International Raceway.

Heading into the season finale, Mike Schwalm carried a nineteen-point lead after two final-round appearances and one event win earlier in the year. At the DME Racing Fall Nationals, Schwalm backed up his championship form by qualifying No. 1 and advancing to the third round before a fierce Jeffrey Santin ended his day. Despite the loss, Schwalm’s consistency throughout the season secured him the 2025 championship by an impressive thirty-one-point margin.

Santin’s elimination of Schwalm gave him the momentum to keep charging. He went on to win two more rounds, punching his ticket to the final round. On the opposite side of the ladder, veteran Jimmie Miller was turning on win lights of his own, advancing to his first 5.60 Index final of the season.

When the bulbs dropped in the final, Miller snatched the starting line advantage with a razor-sharp .007 reaction time against Santin’s .051. The pair thundered down the eighth-mile stripe, but Santin pushed too hard — breaking out with a 5.555 — while Miller stayed cool under pressure to post a winning 5.608 for the event victory.

The 5.60 Index class continues to showcase just how fierce the sportsman ranks are at the XDA — where precision, patience, and consistency pay off big. Congratulations to Jimmie Miller on his event win and to Mike Schwalm, your 2025 Capital Brand Group 5.60 Index Champion!

Breezewood Farms Top Sportsman

Winner – Jeffrey Santin
Runner-up – Shawn Rainey
2025 Champion: Joe Procopio

The Breezewood Farms Top Sportsman class brought next-level intensity to the DME Racing Fall Nationals at Maryland International Raceway — a thrilling mix of precision driving, sharp strategy, and lightning-fast reactions that kept fans on edge until the final round.

Coming into the season finale, Joe Procopio held a fragile nine-point lead over the class, with heavy hitters Dustin Lee and Mac McAdams close enough to snatch the title if he slipped. In round two, Procopio took a crushing loss — opening the door wide for his rivals. But fate had other plans. Both Lee and McAdams were eliminated in the same round, cementing Procopio as the 2025 Breezewood Farms Top Sportsman Champion by that same nine-point margin.

Meanwhile, qualifying saw Ben Knight light up the boards with a 7.459 to take the top spot. Knight marched deep into eliminations, but his run ended in the semifinals at the hands of Jeffrey Santin, who advanced to his first Top Sportsman final of the season. On the other side of the ladder, Shawn Rainey battled his way through the rounds to earn his first final-round appearance of the year as well — setting the stage for a fresh and fiery showdown to close out the season.

With the added incentive of a re-entry spot into the MPS Pro ET class on the line, both racers came loaded for the win. Santin, with an 8.08 dial, got the first hit on the tree, cutting a clean .048 light, while Rainey launched harder with a .028 reaction on his 7.89 dial. The two stayed glued side-by-side down the quarter-mile, feathering the throttle to avoid breaking out. When the smoke cleared, the win light came on in Santin’s lane, his 8.141 pass edging out Rainey’s 7.986 to take the victory.

Santin’s win was the perfect ending to a season filled with fierce competition, breakout performances, and championship-caliber racing.

VooDoo Motorcycle Components Bracket Bash

Winner – Dustin Lee
Runner-up – Brice Cornish

Dustin Lee Seals the Deal at the VooDoo Components Bike Bash

The VooDoo Components Bike Bash brought high energy and fierce competition to Maryland International Raceway, lighting up the weekend with one of the largest and toughest fields on the property. A staggering 126 racers rolled into the lanes, each one ready to battle through seven grueling rounds in pursuit of the win light and bragging rights.

Every pass demanded perfection — tight packages, razor-sharp reaction times, and nerves of steel. By the end of the night, only two names remained: Dustin Lee and Brice Cornish, both veterans of the bracket wars and proven threats on any given weekend.

In the final round, Cornish dialed in at 8.72, while Lee set his number at 8.78, giving him the first move off the line. Lee launched with a blistering .009 reaction time, while Cornish chased with a solid .047. The two thundered side-by-side down the eighth mile, but Lee’s precision paid off — he eased off just enough at the stripe to stay ahead and take the win with an 8.845 over Cornish’s 8.769 run.

With that victory, Dustin Lee closed out the season in classic form — calm under pressure, deadly consistent, and still proving why he’s one of the most feared racers in the lanes.

MPS Racing Pro ET

Winner – Nick Noble
Runner-up – Rick Bunting
2025 Champion: Jeffrey Santin

Nick Noble Captures MPS Racing Pro ET Victory at the DME Racing Fall Nationals

The MPS Racing Pro ET class once again proved why it’s one of the toughest categories in motorcycle drag racing. At the DME Racing Fall Nationals at Maryland International Raceway, an incredible 137 riders rolled through the lanes to battle it out for a spot in the winner’s circle.

With that many competitors, there’s no such thing as an easy round. Each pass demands precision, consistency, and nerves of steel. When the smoke cleared, Nick Noble and Rick Bunting had fought their way through seven grueling rounds to meet in the final.

In the final matchup, Noble dialed in at 8.77 seconds, while Bunting set his sights on 7.92 seconds, giving Noble the advantage of leaving the tree first. When his bulbs dropped, Noble launched with a blistering .002 reaction time, nailing the start and charging straight down the groove. Bunting, hungry for the win, pushed a bit too hard and went -.012 red, automatically handing the victory to Noble before the finish line was even in sight.

It was a strong finish to the season for Noble, who secured third place overall in championship points.

Meanwhile, Jeffrey Santin clinched the 2025 MPS Racing Pro ET Championship for the second consecutive year, edging out Dustin Lee by just eleven points in a hard-fought season that came down to the final rounds. Robin Procopio and Logan Mathis rounded out the top five, completing an incredible season of bracket racing excellence.

The MPS Racing Pro ET class continues to deliver some of the best side-by-side racing in the sport, with fierce competition, razor-sharp reaction times, and unforgettable performances that keep fans on their feet all season long.

Brock’s Performance Street ET

Winner – Donta Yates
Runner-up – Jeremy England
2025 Champion – Shayne Proctor

Brock’s Performance Street ET — Season Finale Showdown

The Brock’s Performance Street ET class wrapped up the season with an all-out battle as 79 riders chased one last win before the year came to a close. After six hard-fought rounds, only two competitors remained standing — Donta Yates and Jeremy England — ready to go head-to-head for the final trophy.

In the final round, Yates dialed an 8.86 while England set a 9.12. England left first with a solid .097 reaction, but Yates was sharper, cutting a crisp .065 light to set up a dramatic chase. The pair stormed down the quarter mile side by side, and while England nailed his number — running a dead-on 9.12 — Yates’ quicker reaction time sealed the deal. His 8.872 at the stripe delivered a razor-thin four-foot margin of victory and the event win.

But while Yates captured the day, the season-long war belonged to Shayne Proctor. With two event wins and three final-round appearances throughout the year, Proctor’s consistency earned him the coveted 2025 Brock’s Performance Street ET Championship.

It was the perfect way to cap off another thrilling season of close competition, razor-sharp reaction times, and true sportsmanship in one of XDA’s most exciting index classes.

Hard Times Parts & Service Gambler’s Race

Winner – Nick Christmas
Runner-up – Mac McAdmas

Nick Christmas Shines Under the Lights in the Hard Times Parts & Service Gambler’s Race

Friday night at Maryland International Raceway set the stage for an all-out battle as the Hard Times Parts & Service Gambler’s Race kicked off the DME Racing Fall Nationals weekend. The class lived up to its name, serving up big risks, bold moves, and plenty of drama — but when the dust settled, it was Nick Christmas who left with the money and the glory.

Christmas and Mac McAdams clawed their way through a deep field of heavy hitters to earn their spot in the final round. For both racers, it marked their second final-round appearance of the season — and with McAdams coming off a win at the last event, the pressure was on for a back-to-back victory.

In the final, Christmas dialed in at 9.26, earning the first look at the tree, while McAdams set his dial at 7.62. When the lights dropped, Christmas hit it perfectly — cutting a sharp .019 light to McAdams’ .084. With that kind of head start, the chase was on down the eighth-mile strip.

Both riders stayed in it, blasting through the beams at full throttle. When the win lights flashed, it was Christmas running dead on his dial with a 9.267 on his 9.26 dial to seal the deal, while McAdams broke out with a 7.602.

It was precision, timing, and pure determination that earned Nick Christmas the win — a perfect start to a weekend packed with championship-caliber racing action.

2026 XDA Drag Racing Schedule

As XDA enters its 26th season, the series will span six events across three legendary tracks: Maryland International Raceway, Virginia Motorsports Park, and Rockingham Dragway. The class structure will offer something for everyone, from adrenaline-pumping professional categories, grass roots sportsman categories to fan-favorite grudge racing!

Apr 24-26: PGS Spring Nationals – Maryland International Raceway
May 15-17: MTC Engineering Summer Nationals – Virginia Motorsports Park
June 26-28: 190Hookup.com Superbike Showdown – Rockingham Dragway
July 24-26: WPGC Bike Fest – Maryland International Raceway
August 21-23: FuelTech Bike Bash – Rockingham Dragway
September 25-27: DME Racing Fall Nationals – Maryland International Raceway

Visit xdaracing.com for event information, class rules, schedule, and more.

2026 XDA Schedule

• Platinum General Services Spring Nationals / April 24-26 / MIR
• MTC Engineering Summer Nationals / May 15-17 / VMP
• 190Hookup.com Superbike Showdown / June 26-28 / ROCK
• WPGC Bike Fest / July 24-26 / MIR
• FuelTech Bike Bash / August 21-23 / ROCK
• DME Racing Fall Nationals / September 25-27 / MIR

XDA Facebook Groups

• XDA Racers – https://bit.ly/3feasis
• Pro Street – https://bit.ly/3fgZx7D
• Real Street – https://bit.ly/3hmHvm8
• Pro Xtreme – https://bit.ly/30AsBmu
• 4.60 Index – https://bit.ly/2UADKA6
• Super Stock – https://bit.ly/3hlXsZN
• ATV Shootout – https://bit.ly/4lCmmWd
• 5.60 Index – https://bit.ly/3fjOBpZ
• Bracket Racing Matters – https://bit.ly/3GyZjbV
• Grudge – https://bit.ly/43vywaD

About the XDA – The Xtreme Dragbike Association (XDA) is an east coast motorcycle drag racing series with 700+ motorcycle racers competing at each event. Every XDA event hosts professional classes, sportsman classes, grudge racing, and a vendor midway. Lifestyle activities such as bike shows, bikini contests, DJ and live bands are also held at select events. For more information on the XDA, please visit XDAracing.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.