Xtreme Raceway Park
May 2, 2026

PMRA Race #2 Delivers Big Moments at Xtreme Raceway Park

The Performance Motorcycle Racing Association (PMRA) rolled into Xtreme Raceway Park for Race #2 of the season, and the result was exactly what grassroots motorcycle drag racing is built on—tight competition, strong racer turnout, and a level of camaraderie that continues to define the series.

Event promoter, Chad Townsend opened the weekend by recognizing track owner Gaylen Smith and his staff for their seamless support in hosting the event, helping ensure a smooth, fast-paced race day from start to finish.

Racer Camaraderie Steals the Spotlight

Before eliminations even began, the tone of the event was set in the pits. In a standout moment, one racer stepped up to cover the entry fee for Randal Artz, acknowledging the effort behind his new machine build. It was one of several examples throughout the day that highlighted the culture within PMRA—racers supporting racers.

On track, the performance matched the energy in the pits. Joshua Ray Jr. delivered one of the most impressive runs of the event, cutting a perfect .000 reaction time and backing it up with a dead-on 5.600 pass on a 5.60 index. The run earned him an on-the-spot bonus, further sweetened when another racer added cash to the payout.

The Mini Bike class also brought its own storyline, featuring a strong turnout, including more female riders than male competitors, and additional bonus money being added to the purse.

Qualifying

As qualifying wrapped up, several standout performances established the pecking order heading into eliminations:

Pro Open: Austin Wagoner
4.60 Index: Jeff House
4.90 Index: Kirk Reeves
Top Gas (5.20): Lucas Townsend
Super Comp (5.60): Joshua Ray Jr.
Super Gas (6.20): Terry Jim
Pro Bracket: Randy Marsee
E.T. Bracket: Joe Hudel

Fast Racing and Tight Competition

With lanes packed across both bracket and index categories, eliminations delivered consistently close racing. Track conditions and weather aligned for a near-perfect race environment, allowing riders to push their combinations with confidence.

Behind the scenes, PMRA staff kept the program moving efficiently throughout the day, ensuring racers stayed in rhythm and rounds progressed without delays.

WINNERS

When the final rounds concluded, a full slate of winners emerged across PMRA’s diverse class structure:

Grudge
Winner: Chuck Cunningham
Runner-Up: Eduardo Barrios

Pro Open
Winner: Jeff House
Runner-Up: Austin Wagoner

4.60 Index
Winner: Jeff House
Runner-Up: Greg Biddle

DME Racing 4.90 Index
Winner: Frank Dixon
Runner-Up: Byron Bernard Anderson

Russ & Go Top Gas (5.20)
Winner: Lucas Townsend
Runner-Up: Brandon Jones

Super Comp (5.60)
Winner: Ryan Schlup
Runner-Up: Joshua Ray Jr.

Super Gas (6.20)
Winner: Terry Jim
Runner-Up: David G. Sposito

E.T. Bracket
Winner: Casey Baugh
Runner-Up: Dwayne Magee

Pro Bracket
Winner: Josh Pilcher
Runner-Up: Frank Dixon

Mini Bike Bracket (Russ & Go)
Winner: Jore Verra
Runner-Up: Ivan Barrios

Outlaw Mini Bike
Winner: Ivan Barrios
Runner-Up: Jore Verra

Sponsor Appreciation

PMRA leadership, Chad Townsend, extended appreciation to the sponsors who continue to support the program and help sustain motorcycle drag racing at the grassroots level. Their involvement is critical to maintaining competitive payouts and ensuring continued growth for the series.

• DME Racing
• Russ & Go, LLC.
• EBR Construction – Eduardo Barrios
• Tamaulipas Remodeling – Alberto Fonseca
• Codys Cycles
• Wedman Motorsports
• Good Vibes Customs LLC
• Inferno Firestorm Suppression
• MyBikerAttorney – Josh Dewberry
• N/T Performance
• Adam Garrett
• Motorsports Unlimited

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About PMRA
The Midwest’s Professional Motorcycle Racing Association. PMRA is now in our 30th season and showcasing 7 motorcycle drag racing classes in the 2024 season. Chad Townsend took the helm of the PMRA association mid-2020 season and brought a top-notch program to the racers. He has been hard at work in the offseason to bring more sponsors and organizations to the PMRA drag bike association and motorcycle drag race program.