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Innovators West IHRA Pro Stock Racing Team

Team Info

Driver:Brad Waddle
Crewchief:Marc Brown
Car:2013 Mustang built by Jerry Haas Race Cars
Engine:828″ Ford Hemi built by Jon Kaase Racing Engines
Makes approximately 1950 HP. Utilizes an Innovators West “Pro Stock” harmonic damper
Transmission:
Lenco 5-speed manual transmission
Tires:34.5 X 17 X 16 racing slicks
Weight:2425# with driver
Best E.T.4.042 (1/8th Mile)
Best E.T.6.303 (1/4 Mile)
Best MPH179.21 (1/8th Mile)
Best MPH223.70 (1/4 Mile)


Brad Waddle

NHRA 4 Wide Nationals Win

Brad Waddle is the driver of the Innovators West IHRA Pro Stock team, known for his consistency, precision, and competitive edge on the drag racing circuit. He captured a major victory at the 2025 NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, driving his Innovators West Ford to a standout win over reigning world champion John Pluchino with a strong 6.320-second pass.

Waddle has also earned multiple Pro Stock victories in IHRA competition, including a win at the IHRA World Finals, where he posted a career-best performance and defeated top competition in the final round.

With multiple final-round appearances, No. 1 qualifying efforts, and career-best runs exceeding 220 mph, Waddle continues to establish himself as a serious contender in Mountain Motor Pro Stock, representing Innovators West at the highest level of drag racing.

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