July 15th 2026

Mark Beatty to Join PDRA Leadership Team

PDRA officials announced that industry veteran Mark Beatty has joined forces with the series’ leadership team. This move comes right beyond the halfway point of the 2026 season for the Red Line Synthetic Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series, where the next event on schedule is to be held at Bristol Dragway in early August.

Beatty is most recently known from his tenure as brand manager at Red Line Synthetic Oil, the series’ title marketing partner since the 2024 season. Mark also brings years of experience through V. Gaines’ Western Motorsports, Bandimere Speedway and more that has molded his 30+ year career in motorsports. After a recent move that took his family to Nebraska, a love and a fire for motorsports was still alive inside that made this step a different but exciting one.

“I’ve been in this industry for the majority of my adult life,” said Mark Beatty. “Joining the PDRA team confirms the saying: saving the best for last. The PDRA family is made up of people who not only love racing, but they are also dedicated to taking care of partners, racers and fans at every level.”

Beatty’s introduction to the series will come at a rapid pace as the series kick starts the back half of the 2026 season with a stop at Bristol Dragway, followed by a return to Darana Motorsports Park – Benson, NC and Virginia Motorsports Park to finish out the championship tour for the season, all in just over seven weeks on the calendar.

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