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Pro Mod Camaro (Pro Modified, 1990s to today)

By the RCN editorial team · Updated November 2026

A Pro Mod Camaro is a tube-chassis doorslammer with a carbon Camaro shell and 2,500 to 4,000 hp from a blown, turbocharged or nitrous V8. It runs the quarter mile in the 5.6s at over 250 mph. Buyers are professional or outlaw eighth-mile teams; the chassis builder and the power-adder rules decide where it can race.

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History

Pro Modified grew out of 1980s outlaw doorslammer racing in the Carolinas. Charles Carpenter's nitrous 1955 Chevy ran 8.30s in 1983 and Bill Kuhlmann hit 202 mph at the 1987 IHRA Winternationals. IHRA made Pro Modified a professional class on 10 March 1990 at Darlington. NHRA added the class in 2001 as a limited-schedule experiment 5. Early cars were steel-roofed 1955 Chevys, Willys and Corvettes. The first-generation Camaro shell soon became the default choice, because the body is short, narrow and easy to build in composite.

The chassis is a 4130 chrome-moly tube frame built to the SFI 25.1 full-body spec. Jerry Bickel Race Cars (Moscow Mills, Missouri), RJ Race Cars/Quarter-Max, Jerry Haas and Larry Jeffers supply most Camaro-bodied cars. Recent RJ builds use a double-framerail design, four-link rear, carbon interior panels and a Racepak data system 926. The shell is carbon fibre from Five Star or Cynergy. A Five Star carbon Camaro body weighs under 70 lb and the ultralight version under 60 lb 14.

Three power choices coexist under a weight-break system. Nitrous cars run up to 959-960 cu in on wedge or Hemi heads. Supercharged and turbocharged cars are capped at 526 cu in 25. NHRA trims the weights every season: screw blowers went from 2,740 to 2,700 lb in May 2023 and centrifugal cars from 2,740 to 2,720 lb in June 2025 34. A nitrous Camaro from Jerry Bickel set the first 5.7-second nitrous pass in 2011 13. Twin-turbo 2014 Camaros later ran 5.14 s at 273 mph in testing, far beyond sanctioned limits 8.

By the 2020s the sixth-generation Camaro shell joined the 1969 body. Rob Cox debuted a Bickel 2018 Camaro with a 529 cu in Elite big-block and twin 94 mm turbos in 2018 10. Kye Kelley's 2025 Larry Jeffers gen-6 Camaro uses a screw-blown Hemi and ran into the 3.50s in the eighth mile 11. J.R. Gray won the 2025 NHRA title in an Al-Anabi Camaro, and the class ran 11 NHRA events in 2026 as the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series 5625.

Palmarès

A Jerry Bickel nitrous Camaro driven by Mike Castellana ran 5.781 s at Englishtown, the first 5.7-second nitrous Pro Mod pass, and won the 2011 ADRL Pro Nitrous championship 13. Justin Bond's ProCharged 1969 Camaro reset the NHRA Pro Mod ET record at 5.623 s and 253.14 mph in 2020 24. J.R. Gray's Camaro won the 2025 Charlotte Four-Wide with a 5.656 at 255.73 mph and the 2025 NHRA championship with a 5.749 at 250.04 mph in Las Vegas 67. The 2025 Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod at Bradenton paid $150,000 to the winner from a 32-car field cut from 80 entries 19.

What to check before you buy

Read the chassis tag and SFI 25.1 certification date: The full-body chassis spec needs recertification every 3 years under the FIA SFI list; an expired car cannot race until re-inspected. Confirm which builder made the chassis and ask for the build sheet: Bickel, RJ Race Cars, Haas and Jeffers cars hold value; the RJ double-framerail design and Quarter-Max four-link parts are documented per car. Ask for pass count since the last rod change and valve-spring service: Pro Line changes rods at 25 passes in NHRA trim and 50 in outlaw trim; a car near that limit needs an engine refresh soon. Weigh the car with driver and compare against the target series: NHRA minimums are 2,500-2,550 lb nitrous, 2,640 lb roots, 2,700 lb screw, 2,720 lb centrifugal; PDRA Pro Boost launched at 2,550 lb. Measure turbo inducer or supercharger inlet size and overdrive: Outlaw rules cap turbos at 88, 94 or 98 mm and screw overdrive at 92 or 110 percent, with weight tied to each. Check transmission type and converter lock-up: NHRA permits lock-up only on nitrous cars; five-speed Liberty and Lenco setups attract weight penalties in some eighth-mile series. Check parachute, harness and suit dates: Twin parachutes are required; harnesses expire after 2 years and suits after 5. Compare asking price with recent Pro Mod sales: A record-holding Bickel Camaro asked $85,000 in 2012; a 1968 Camaro with a 511 cu in Brad Anderson Hemi asked NZ$130,000 in 2026; a 520 cu in Hemi Corvette asked $195,000 in 2016.

Versions and evolutions

VersionYearsWhat changedHow to identify
1967-69 first-generation Camaro body1990s to presentComposite then carbon-fibre replica shell on a 106-115 in tube chassis; the most common Pro Mod body. Nostalgia weight deductions in some series apply to 1970-and-older bodies 1420. 14Round headlights, 1969-style grille and marker lights; Cynergy or Five Star carbon shell with no steel roof 1314
2010-2015 fifth-generation Camaro body2010 to presentLate-model shell popular with twin-turbo teams; Todd Moyer's 524 cu in Hemi 2014 Camaro ran 5.144 s at 273.44 mph in January 2024 testing 8. 8Squared-off 2010-2015 nose with wide lower grille, carbon shell 8
2016+ sixth-generation Camaro body2017 to presentCurrent NHRA and outlaw shell; RJ Race Cars double-framerail 2022 build, Bickel 2018 build with twin 94 mm turbos, Jeffers 2025 screw-blown Hemi build 91011. 9Slim gen-6 headlights, Five Star all-carbon body; verify body year against the chassis tag and builder paperwork 9

Known issues

  • Chassis certification lapsed or wrong spec — No current SFI 25.1 sticker or logbook entry; the FIA SFI list gives 25.1H full-body chassis (7.49 s and quicker, 2,800 lb max) a 3-year recertification period unknown (recert inspection plus any tube repairs) 21
  • Rod and bearing life on boosted Hemis — Pro Line pulls rods at 25 passes in NHRA trim and plans 50 passes on an outlaw ProCharger engine at about 9,100 rpm; buyers must know pass count since last rod change 12
  • Power-adder weight breaks change each season — Car built to an old weight may need ballast moved or removed; NHRA cut screw blowers to 2,700 lb (2023) and centrifugal to 2,720 lb (2025) ballast and setup time 4
  • Series-specific supercharger and turbo limits — Outlaw series cap turbos at 88, 94 or 98 mm by bore space and add 25 lb for four-plus-speed transmissions and lock-up converters; a car set up for NHRA may be overweight or illegal elsewhere 20
  • Lock-up converter and transmission rules — NHRA allows lock-up converters on nitrous only and bans them on blown and turbo cars; overdrive units are prohibited on all combinations 2
  • Driver restraint and suit expiry — SFI 16.1 harnesses expire every 2 years and SFI 3.2A suits every 5 years; many used cars come with out-of-date belts 22
  • Boost leaks and supercharger restraint — Dillard lost a final to a boost leak; NHRA reviewed centrifugal supercharger restraint systems after a 2023 incident at zMAX 3

Checklist before you buy

  1. Read the chassis tag and SFI 25.1 certification date — The full-body chassis spec needs recertification every 3 years under the FIA SFI list; an expired car cannot race until re-inspected 21
  2. Confirm which builder made the chassis and ask for the build sheet — Bickel, RJ Race Cars, Haas and Jeffers cars hold value; the RJ double-framerail design and Quarter-Max four-link parts are documented per car 9
  3. Ask for pass count since the last rod change and valve-spring service — Pro Line changes rods at 25 passes in NHRA trim and 50 in outlaw trim; a car near that limit needs an engine refresh soon 12
  4. Weigh the car with driver and compare against the target series — NHRA minimums are 2,500-2,550 lb nitrous, 2,640 lb roots, 2,700 lb screw, 2,720 lb centrifugal; PDRA Pro Boost launched at 2,550 lb 4
  5. Measure turbo inducer or supercharger inlet size and overdrive — Outlaw rules cap turbos at 88, 94 or 98 mm and screw overdrive at 92 or 110 percent, with weight tied to each 20
  6. Check transmission type and converter lock-up — NHRA permits lock-up only on nitrous cars; five-speed Liberty and Lenco setups attract weight penalties in some eighth-mile series 2
  7. Check parachute, harness and suit dates — Twin parachutes are required; harnesses expire after 2 years and suits after 5 22
  8. Compare asking price with recent Pro Mod sales — A record-holding Bickel Camaro asked $85,000 in 2012; a 1968 Camaro with a 511 cu in Brad Anderson Hemi asked NZ$130,000 in 2026; a 520 cu in Hemi Corvette asked $195,000 in 2016 15

Running costs 12

Rebuild intervalRods out at 25 passes in NHRA trim, 50 passes planned in outlaw ProCharger trim (Pro Line Racing, 2018) 12
Typical rebuild costunknown; no published figure found for a 526 cu in Hemi refresh
Consumables34.5 x 15-16 drag slicks, methanol, parachutes, harnesses every 2 years 22
Spares availabilityGood in the USA: Bickel, RJ/Quarter-Max, Five Star bodies, Pro Line, Brad Anderson and Elite engines are all in production 91014

Where it races today

  • NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series · Pro Mod (quarter mile) — 526 cu in blown/turbo or 910-960 cu in nitrous; minimum weights per 2021-2025 amendments; 11 events in 2026 2345 2
  • PDRA · Pro Boost / Pro Nitrous (eighth mile) — Pro Boost launched in 2014 at 2,550 lb for turbo, ProCharger or 14-71 blower; 2018 rules set blown 2,450-2,500 lb and turbo 2,575-2,625 lb with 88 mm max 1718 17
  • Mid-West Drag Racing Series · Pro Mod (eighth mile) — Series rules page exists but the weight table was not retrievable; confirm with the series before entering 20 20
  • Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod · Pro Mod invitational — Bradenton, 32-car field, $150,000 to win in 2025 19 19
  • Outlaw Pro Mod (track and regional events) · Pro Mod eighth mile — Example 2026 track rules: nitrous 2,200-2,400 lb by displacement, screw 2,550-2,675 lb by overdrive, twin turbo 2,400-2,700 lb by turbo size 20 20

Market prices

  • 1968 Camaro Pro Mod, 511 cu in Brad Anderson Hemi, PSI blower, Lenco 3-speed, best 6.09 s at 231 mph (asking, New Zealand): 130,000 USD (2026-04) 15
  • 1963 Pro Mod / Top Sportsman, PBRC chassis, under 100 passes (asking, racingcarnetwork.com): 40,000 USD (2025-04) 16
  • Ex-JEGS C5 Corvette Pro Mod, 520 cu in Pro Line Hemi, twin 88 mm turbos, Rossler (asking): 195,000 USD (2016-01) 23
  • Mike Castellana Jerry Bickel 1969 Camaro, 2011 ADRL Pro Nitrous champion (asking, without headers): 85,000 USD (2012-04) 13

As of November 2025 no Pro Mod Camaro was listed on racingcarnetwork.com; used turnkey cars trade privately from about $85,000 (older nitrous cars) to $200,000+ (late-model twin-turbo cars). The NZ price is in New Zealand dollars, not USD.

Reference prices are dated and sourced; live asking prices are in the listings above.

Frequently asked questions

Which power adder should I choose for a Pro Mod Camaro?

It depends on the series. NHRA sets different minimum weights for nitrous, roots, screw and centrifugal cars and bans lock-up on boosted cars. Eighth-mile outlaw series tie weight to turbo size and overdrive. Pick the series first, then the engine combination the rules favour that season.

How often does a Pro Mod engine need a refresh?

Pro Line Racing reported pulling rods at 25 passes in NHRA trim and planning 50 passes on an outlaw ProCharger Hemi at 9,100 rpm. Valve springs and lash were untouched after 23 runs. Ask the seller for the pass count since the last teardown and the builder's service notes.

Is the chassis certification still valid?

Pro Mod chassis are built to SFI 25.1 for full-bodied cars running 7.49 s and quicker. The FIA SFI list gives that spec a 3-year recertification period. Look for the sticker and logbook date, and budget for a re-inspection if it has lapsed.

Can a 1969 Camaro body race against a 2019 Camaro body?

Yes. Both shells fit the same 106 to 115 in chassis range. Some eighth-mile series give 1970-and-older bodies a 25 lb deduction, and NHRA has used a 50 lb nostalgia break. The newer shells are chosen for aero; the 1969 shell for weight breaks and looks.

What does a used Pro Mod Camaro cost?

Older nitrous cars from top builders have asked around $85,000; a blown 1968 Camaro asked NZ$130,000 in 2026; late-model twin-turbo Pro Line cars have asked close to $200,000. A fresh engine alone can be a large share of the price, so check pass count and spares.

Sources

  1. File:NHRA Pro-Mod - Driver Stevie Fast - Bahrain 1 Racing.jpg, Wikimedia Commons (2019-04) — image
  2. NHRA Releases Rule Amendment Updates to the E3 Spark Plugs Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, NHRA Racer (2021-08) — NHRA weights by power adder, lock-up and overdrive rules, 50 lb nostalgia deduction
  3. NHRA Technical Department Announces Screw Supercharger Weight Break, New Rules for Pro Mod, Drag Illustrated (2023-05) — screw blower 2,740 to 2,700 lb; supercharger restraint review
  4. NHRA Releases 2025 Rulebook Amendment Updates, NHRA Racer (2025-06) — centrifugal 2,740 to 2,720 lb
  5. Pro Mod Drag Racing: The Complete Guide to NHRA's Doorslammer Class, CompetitionPlus (2026-05) — history dates, 526/959 cu in limits, twin 88 mm turbos, horsepower, twin parachutes, 11 events in 2026
  6. J.R. Gray Clinches Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Series Title in Winner-Take-All Final at Las Vegas, Speedway Media (2025-11) — 2025 champion, 5.749 at 250.04 mph
  7. Dominant Weekend: J.R. Gray Wins Pro Mod at zMAX, Dragzine (2025-04) — 5.656 at 255.73 mph, Al-Anabi Camaro
  8. Todd Moyer Shatters Full-Bodied World Records With Stunning 5.14, Dragzine (2024-01) — 5.144 at 273.44 mph test, 2014 Camaro, 524 cu in Hemi, twin 88 mm Precision turbos
  9. First Look: John Mitchell's New RJ-Built Pro Mod '22 Camaro, Dragzine (2022-11) — RJ Race Cars double-framerail chassis, M&M transmission, Five Star carbon body, Racepak
  10. Rob Cox's New Jerry Bickel-Built Pro Mod Camaro, Dragzine (2018-01) — Bickel 2018 Camaro, 529 cu in Elite big-block, twin 94 mm Garrett turbos, Liberty 5-speed
  11. Kye Kelley Adds New Larry Jeffers-Built Pro Modified Camaro to Stable, Dragzine (2025-11) — Jeffers gen-6 Camaro, screw-blown Hemi, 3.50s eighth mile
  12. Dillard Impresses With 3.6-Second Runs in ProCharger Pro Mod Debut, Dragzine (2018-11) — rod change at 25 or 50 passes, 9,100 rpm, valve springs, boost leak, ex-Bickel 1969 Camaro
  13. YB Find of the Day: Mike Castellana's Record-Setting '68 Camaro, Dragzine (2012-04) — $85,000/$90,000 asking, Bickel chassis, 5.781 first 5.7 nitrous pass, 2011 ADRL title
  14. Chevrolet Camaro Pro Stock/Pro Mod Body Packages, Five Star Race Car Bodies (2025) — 106-115 in wheelbase fit, carbon body under 70 lb, ultralight under 60 lb
  15. 1968 Chev Camaro Pro Mod (listing 5870205277), Trade Me (2026-04) — NZ$130,000 asking, 511 cu in Brad Anderson Hemi, PSI blower, Lenco 3-speed, 6.09 at 231 mph
  16. 1963 pro mod or Top Sportsman, Racing Car Network (2025-04) — $40,000 asking, PBRC chassis, under 100 passes
  17. PDRA Announces Pro Extreme, Pro Nitrous and Pro Boost Minimum Weights, Drag Illustrated (2014-01) — PDRA Pro Nitrous 2,375 lb, Pro Boost 2,550 lb, power adders allowed
  18. PDRA Introduces Rule Changes for Pro Boost and Pro Extreme Motorcycle, Drag Illustrated (2017-11) — 2018 Pro Boost weights, 88 mm turbo cap, bore-space limits
  19. 2025 World Series of Pro Mod Eliminations Results, Drag Illustrated (2025-03) — Bradenton, $150,000 purse, 32-car field, 80 entries
  20. 2026 Pro Mod Rules (Doorwarz XIV), Mission Raceway Park (2026) — outlaw eighth-mile weights by power adder, turbo sizes, overdrive, nostalgia 25 lb, transmission penalties
  21. 2023 FIA Drag Racing - SFI Specification List, FIA (2023) — SFI 25.1H full-body chassis 7.49 s and quicker, 2,800 lb max, 3-year recertification; 16.1 harness 2 years
  22. Ask the Experts: Driver Safety Equipment Recertification, Performance Racing Industry (2024-08) — harness 2 years, suit 5 years
  23. Turn-Key Terror: JEGS C5 Corvette Pro Mod For Sale, LSX Magazine (2016-01) — $195,000 asking, 520 cu in Pro Line Hemi, twin 88 mm turbos, Rossler, Pro Torque
  24. Pro Modified, Wikipedia (2026) — Bond 5.623 s / 253.14 mph record reference; Commons image names; facts only, no wording reused
  25. NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, NHRA (2026) — series name and sponsors 2026, 3,000+ hp, sub-6 s and 250+ mph
  26. Jerry Bickel Race Cars, Jerrybickel Inc. (2026) — builder location Moscow Mills, Missouri; in business since at least 1996

Did you know

  • IHRA ran the first professional Pro Modified race on 10 March 1990 at Darlington, South Carolina 5.
  • Todd Moyer's twin-turbo 2014 Camaro ran 5.144 s at 273.44 mph in a January 2024 test at Bradenton, quicker than any sanctioned Pro Mod pass 8.
  • A Five Star ultralight carbon Camaro body weighs under 60 lb, a tenth of the car's driver-included minimum weight 14.

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