The Pro Street motorcycle drag racing class is bringing serious horsepower to Maryland International Raceway as ten elite competitors prepare to battle for a $5,000 payday during the 30th Annual Haltech World Cup Finals presented by Wiseco, November 5–8, 2026.
Presented by Platinum General Services, the Pro Street Shootout will feature some of the fastest and most accomplished riders in the sport. Although the 2026 XDA championship season has concluded, there is still plenty to race for. Beyond the prize money, competitors have an opportunity to make history, improve their standing on the Orient Express Racing Pro Street GOAT List, and claim bragging rights at one of the year’s biggest drag racing gatherings.
With more than 50,000 spectators anticipated throughout the weekend, the World Cup Finals provides an enormous stage for these high-performance motorcycles. Known for its intense import-versus-domestic matchups, the event will also showcase Pro Street machines capable of running in the six-second range at speeds exceeding 230 mph.
The competition format leaves little room for error. All ten invited riders will compete in qualifying, but just eight will earn a place in Sunday’s elimination rounds. Two racers will see their weekend end before the opportunity to compete for the $5,000 prize.
Dunigan Leads a Competitive Pro Street Lineup
At the top of the entry list is 2026 XDA Pro Street Champion Jason Dunigan. He finished the season with 425 championship points, establishing a commanding 151-point margin over his closest competition.
Dunigan’s championship run was backed by an impressive collection of performances. He captured wins at Virginia Motorsports Park and Rockingham Dragway before finishing the XDA season with the No. 1 qualifying position at the DME Racing Fall Nationals.
His 6.294-second run at 241.93 mph further demonstrated the capabilities of his DME Racing combination. Entering the World Cup Finals as the reigning XDA champion, Dunigan will undoubtedly be one of the riders everyone has their eyes on.
However, the competition surrounding him is more than capable of delivering a challenge.
Jeremy Teasley, Ryan Bonitatis, Rudy Sanzottera, Brad Christian, and Spencer Claycomb are among the experienced racers looking to take home the winner’s share. Each has the experience and performance potential to make a serious run at the top spot.
The remaining positions in the ten-bike field belong to Andrew Ritchey, Dylan Neman, Justin Shakir, and Jayson Geerman.
Geerman deserves particular attention heading into the event. The DME Racing competitor recently established new personal-best numbers during the September XDA Fall Nationals. Although weather conditions reduced the event to two qualifying sessions, Geerman made the most of his opportunities, recording a career-best 6.432-second elapsed time at 232.99 mph.
That performance gives him additional momentum heading into Maryland.
How the World Cup Finals Field Was Selected
The Pro Street Shootout invitations were determined by the final 2026 XDA championship standings. The selection process recognized the ten riders who earned their positions through their performances over the course of the season.
The original invitation list included:
Jason Dunigan
Mike Sweeney Jr.
Mark Rendeluk
Jamie Lopes
Rodney Williford
Jeremy Teasley
Ryan Bonitatis
Rudy Sanzottera
Brad Christian
Spencer Claycomb
However, not everyone from the original invitation list will be making the trip to Maryland.
Mike Sweeney Jr., Mark Rendeluk, Jamie Lopes, and Rodney Williford have withdrawn from the competition. Their departures allowed the next four eligible racers in the championship standings to receive invitations.
The absence of these competitors is notable, particularly considering the performances they delivered throughout the season. Sweeney, Rendeluk, and Lopes have all demonstrated the ability to run with the front-runners in Pro Street competition. Sweeney, in particular, recorded a personal-best speed of 232.39 mph earlier in the year.
Although they will not be part of this weekend’s action, their season-long efforts earned them their original positions among the ten invited competitors.
The 2026 World Cup Finals Pro Street Shootout Entrants
The revised ten-rider lineup competing for the Platinum General Services $5,000 prize includes:
Jason Dunigan
Jeremy Teasley
Ryan Bonitatis
Rudy Sanzottera
Brad Christian
Spencer Claycomb
Andrew Ritchey
Dylan Neman
Justin Shakir
Jayson Geerman
Records, Reputation, and $5,000 on the Line
While the $5,000 winner’s purse provides plenty of incentive, the Pro Street Shootout represents something bigger for these competitors.
The World Cup Finals is an opportunity to put down career-best performances, improve positions on the Orient Express Racing Pro Street GOAT List, and finish the season with a statement-making victory. With the technology, tuning expertise, and horsepower found in today’s Pro Street machines, the possibility of another major performance milestone is always present.
The qualifying format will make every run especially important. With only eight available positions in Sunday’s eliminations, competitors must deliver when it counts. A missed opportunity, mechanical issue, or slower-than-expected pass could quickly end someone’s chance at the championship-style shootout.
The 2026 XDA season has already produced memorable performances and impressive numbers, but the World Cup Finals gives these riders one more opportunity to show what they can do before the offseason begins.
Ten competitors will arrive at Maryland International Raceway. Only eight will move forward. One will leave with the $5,000 prize and the satisfaction of conquering a highly competitive Pro Street field.
Will Jason Dunigan add another victory to his championship season, or will one of his challengers steal the spotlight?
The answer comes November 5–8, 2026, at Maryland International Raceway during the 30th Annual Haltech World Cup Finals presented by Wiseco, where the Platinum General Services Pro Street Shootout promises four days of high-speed action and one final showdown among some of the best motorcycle drag racers in the country.
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