Next Race NHRA Nationals at the Rock Rockingham Dragway · Sept 25 to 27 --d --h --m Full schedule
Tony Wilson's purple #211 1941 Willys Pro Mod launching with tire smoke
NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing

Tony Wilson Racing

5.629 seconds at 253.23 mph in a nitrous-fed, 998 cubic inch, purple 1941 Willys the fans call Barney.

Best 1/4 Mile
5.629 sec
Top Speed
253.23 mph
Engine
998 c.i.
Class
NHRA Pro Mod
On the Track

On the Schedule

Full schedule & results
  • 25Sept
    Season finale · Result

    NHRA Nationals at the Rock

    Qualified 4th of 16 at 5.6368 and 253.24 mph. Out in round two to Justin Bond by .008.

  • Dec2026
    Trade show

    PRI Show

    Indianapolis, Indiana. Find the team on the show floor.

  • 2027Season
    NHRA Pro Mod

    NHRA Pro Mod Series

    Tony plans a 10 race NHRA Pro Mod championship program in 2027. See the proposed schedule.

Tony Wilson in his fire suit in front of the #211 Willys
The Driver

Meet Tony Wilson

Tony and Regina Wilson own and run the team, with crew chiefs Tommy Mauney and Shannon Jenkins in the pits.

Meet the team
The Car

Barney: #211 1941 Willys

ChassisTommy Mauney 1941 Willys
EnginePat Musi Racing Engines · 998 c.i.
Power adderNitrous
Crew chiefsTommy Mauney · Shannon Jenkins
Side profile of Barney, the #211 1941 Willys, at speed
Media

From the Staging Lanes

All photos & video
The #211 Willys lifting the front wheels at launch Burnout at Mooresville Dragway Night pass with header flames The Barney plush riding on the car's rear deck

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