Greg Stanfield, the newly crowned Factory X world champion, will return to NHRA Pro Stock racing in 2025. He will compete under the Elite Motorsports banner alongside his son, 2024 championship contender Aaron Stanfield.
Stanfield has signed a multiyear deal to represent Janac Brothers Racing and The Rod Shop, with support from associate sponsors PJQ and Roasters. He will make his debut at the season-opening Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway from March 7-9 in Florida.
“I’m excited. To have the opportunity to race professionally with my son, that’s something I can’t pass up,” Stanfield said. “Richard Freeman (Elite Motorsports owner) has created such a good foundation for racers at Elite Motorsports. When I raced before, everyone had their own engine program. This takes the pressure off trying to build engines, tune them, race them. This way I get all the fun and less of the worrying.”
“Everyone is really excited about this. Aaron was a huge advocate for me getting back into Pro Stock racing. Joe and David Janac are so supportive and of course are already part of the Elite family. We are also thankful for the support of Rick and Gil Kirk of the Rod Shop along with Pat Quinn and Craig Gaultiere. Knowing how much everyone has rallied around this decision makes me all the more excited.”
Stanfield is a seasoned drag racer, having competed and won in six different classes, including Pro Stock and Factory X. He was Super Stock Champion multiple times and recorded his first Pro Stock win at the Texas Motorplex in 2008.
“We’re looking forward to bringing Greg fully into the Elite Motorsports fold,” said Freeman. “He’s already an extended member of the family being Aaron’s dad and out here racing national events. It’s going to be good to see him back in a Pro Stock car. Things have changed a little bit since he was racing Pro Stock almost 20 years ago but he’s badass, so we’re excited to have him on board.”
Stanfield was the first official winner in the Holley EFI Factory X class, capturing the Wally earlier this year in Las Vegas. He finished the season with four victories, earning the first Factory X world championship.
