JASMINE SALINAS Returns to Top Fuel Racing With 10-Race NHRA Schedule

February 18, 2026

• JASMINE SALINAS is back from her mid-2025 financial hiatus with a scrappy 10-race NHRA plan that proves sometimes taking a step back is actually moving forward. With family sponsors Valley Services, Pleasanton Ready Mix, Adams Pools, and Red Line Oil stepping up again, she’s assembled a no-nonsense crew led by veteran Todd Okuhara as crew chief.
• The Scrappers Racing driver is taking a dual-series approach, mixing NHRA Mission Foods Series events with select IHRA appearances to maximize seat time on a budget. Her first stop? The Gatornationals in March, where she’ll start hunting for that elusive first Top Fuel win while continuing to court long-term marketing partners.
• SALINAS gets it—driving is the fun part, but the real work happens off-track securing funding and building programs. Her candid take on the business side shows the maturity that comes from navigating a pause and comeback, plus her Vice TV “Chasing Speed” profile means she knows how to leverage media attention while staying focused on performance.

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