R&E Racing

As the fourth-generation CEO of Coast Packing, Eric Gustafson is well accustomed to leading from the front—whether in the boardroom or behind the wheel of a high-horsepower doorslammer. While business responsibilities kept him out of the driver’s seat at the Snowbird Outlaw Nationals, Gustafson isn’t just watching from the sidelines. His longtime passion for drag racing still burns bright, and he’s eager to return to the driver’s seat in the coming months to represent both Coast Packing and his deeply competitive spirit.

Drag Illustrated is proud to announce that Coast Packing has joined the 2025 Drag Illustrated Winter Series as an Associate Sponsor. Coast Packing, led by CEO Eric Gustafson, has long been a supporter of door-car drag racing, bringing both competitive spirit and industry know-how to the Pro Mod community. Although Gustafson missed the first Winter Series event – the Snowbird Outlaw Nationals – and will sit out the upcoming U.S. Street Nationals, he’s set to climb back behind the wheel of his Pro Mod for the series finale, the World Series of Pro Mod.

…Lee, driving Eric Gustafson’s screw-blown Coast Packing Company ’20 Camaro, qualified No. 9 before cutting a .005 light and running a 3.614 at 209.01 to take out Mike DiDomenico and his 3.606 on a holeshot. He powered past Steding in the second round with a 3.657 at 207.05, while Steding had to lift to a 4.292 to finish second in the championship standings. Lee then advanced to the final round when his 3.64 at 208.88 beat spring Virginia winner Spencer Hyde and his 3.658 in the semis.

After winning the 2020 NMCA Xtreme Pro Mod championship, Eric Gustafson took a planned hiatus from driving to focus on business and family. He put the team in the capable hands of his crew chief Cameron Hensley and co-crew chief/tuner Jason Lee, who took over driving duties for the next few years.

The past few months have been a thrilling roller coaster for ProCharger and racers, showcasing the sheer power, precision, and determination that ProCharger-equipped vehicles bring to the track. One clear highlight was the Jason Lee first career NHRA Pro Mod win a Brainerd (read more below). From major events we have attended to awe-inspiring victories, the automotive world has witnessed the undeniable dominance of ProCharger.

Jason Lee enters this weekend’s 59th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals on a high after hitting the jackpot two weeks ago in Brainerd, Minn. That’s when he not only captured his first career national-event win in NHRA Pro Mod, but also took over the points lead in the process.

The world’s biggest drag race marks the second event in the FuelTech NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Type A Motorsports Road to the Championship, putting an even greater emphasis on winning this weekend’s Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.

On this episode, Antron Brown’s Crew Chief Brian Corradi, pro mod’s Jason Lee and Eric Gustafson all join host Brian Lohnes for a conversation about how they set about winning their respective categories at Brainerd, Minnesota. The weekend was a challenge for everyone and there were some interesting bumps in the road for each team to endure and overcome. They talk about ’em all here.