Import vs Domestic 2025 Haltech World Cup Finals Results
Who took home the crown in this year’s drag battle between JDM and American muscle.
The 2025 Haltech World Cup Finals: Import vs Domestic at Maryland International Raceway delivered another unforgettable showdown between global tuning powerhouses and American V8 muscle. Despite weather cutting the event short, the action was fierce, and the remaining class leaders were crowned based on qualifying and elimination performance. Here’s a full breakdown of the standout winners and record-setters from this year’s event.
Event Overview
- Location: Maryland International Raceway
- Dates: November 6–9, 2025
- Purse: $275,000
- Competitors: Over 300 racers from 10+ countries
- Streaming: FloRacing
Due to inclement weather, the finals were cut short, and the remaining prize money was split among the top qualifiers and semifinalists in each class. [floracing.com]
Class Winners
- Outlaw vs Extreme: Eric LaFerriere (Sake Bomb)
- Renegade vs Modified: Pimar – Santiago
- X295 vs Hot Rod: Brett LaSala
- Warriors vs Tres Cuarto: Colon-Rodriguez (The Judge)
- Stick Shift: Nick Cole-Mann
- Street Fighter: Mac Brosnan
- Wild Street: David Consentino
- DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission): Nick Digiulio
- Limited Street: David Duffield
- Xtreme Front Wheel Drive (XFWD): Dennis Nevarez
- All Motor: Dan Ryntz
- Pro Street Bike: Jason Dunigan
These winners were determined based on their qualifying positions and performance before the event was halted. [floracing.com]
Record-Breaking Highlights
- Jesus Melendez of La Natty Racing set a new Import 1/4-mile ET world record with a 5.546-second pass at 263.98 mph in a 2JZ-powered Toyota Corolla during qualifying. He later reset the MPH record with a 264.49 mph run in the quarter-finals before being eliminated by John Odom’s Nissan GT-R. [dragzine.com]
- Cody Rodgers: Broke the 6R80 6-speed record with a 7.475-second pass at 184.50 mph.Cleetus McFarland: Broke the radial tire quarter-mile speed record multiple times, with his final pass exceeding 260 mph.
- Ryan Harmon: Became a member of the 7-second club in the XFWD class.
Import vs Domestic: Who Won the Battle?
While the event didn’t conclude with traditional finals due to weather, the results showed a balanced mix of import and domestic victories across classes. Imports like La Natty Racing and Santiago’s Acura TLX made headlines with record-setting performances, while American muscle from LaSala, McFarland, and LaFerriere proved dominant in their respective brackets.
Looking Ahead to 2026
The 30th anniversary of the Haltech World Cup Finals is already generating buzz. With new builds, returning champions, and international entries expected to grow, next year’s event promises even more high-octane action.