GRUDGE MATCH
RACERS 2026

Jonathan was born and raised in a small town in Illinois, but with a birthday on 4/26—National HEMI^® V8 Day—he was destined for a life fueled by horsepower. After buying his first HEMI V8-powered vehicle at 18, he's gone on to own more than 15. With over half a million followers across his platforms, he's best known for his fire-breathing Dodge Challenger Scat Pack. As an engine machinist, builder and owner of Ultra Performance, Jonathan is approaching Grudge Match with a meticulous, engineering-first mindset—searching for every last ounce of performance.

Evan Shanks is one of the original automotive content creators; 16 years of creating on YouTube has paved the way for many creators like him. In his late 20s, after overcoming severe mental health battles, he began his racing career as a competitive drifter, wheel-to-wheel racer and now, for his first time, drag racing. He is building a single-turbo converted SIXPACK for the 2026 Grudge Match — applying all of his racing knowledge from other motorsports to build the quickest car he can in a short timeframe — while documenting the entire build online for everyone to see.

Titan Motorsports is a Florida-based performance powerhouse with more than 25 years of experience in the aftermarket performance and drag racing industry. Known for its industry-leading research and development, parts distribution and championship-caliber race programs, the team specializes in high-performance import vehicles and import drag racing. Titan Motorsports also holds the distinction of being the winningest team in import drag racing history.
Representing Titan Motorsports in the 2026 Dodge Grudge Match is longtime driver and technician Adil Adams. The team selected Peel Out Orange for its 2026 Dodge Charger SIXPACK to complement Titan Motorsports' signature black and orange color scheme.

Founder of Diesel Brothers and renowned builder Dave “Heavy D” Sparks has built a career tackling ambitious automotive projects and creating some of the most recognizable custom trucks in the industry. Now, he’s bringing that same fabrication expertise and competitive drive to Grudge Match as he takes on a brand-new performance platform.

Engineer, builder and YouTube creator Rob Dahm is known for his groundbreaking rotary engine projects and relentless pursuit of automotive innovation. Throughout Grudge Match, he's been documenting every challenge and learning every inch of the platform, determined to unlock its full potential through engineering and relentless testing.