Greathouse Takes Ultra Street Win at 2026 US Street Nationals
Joel Greathouse put together a disciplined and timely performance to capture the Ultra Street victory at the 2026 US Street Nationals, the opening round of the Radial Outlaws Racing Series, held last week at Bradenton Motorsports Park.
Greathouse qualified sixth with a 4.443 at 158.73 mph, placing himself squarely in the middle of a highly competitive Ultra Street ladder heading into eliminations.
Elimination Round Summary
Round One vs. Russell Justus
Greathouse opened eliminations with a clean pass, leaving with a .041 reaction time and running 4.498 at 158.95 mph to defeat Justus’ 4.559 at 154.90 mph.
Round Two vs. Dave Fiscus
Round two saw Greathouse nearly perfect on the starting line, cutting a .000 reaction time and backing it up with a 4.501 at 157.08 mph to advance.
Semifinals vs. Jessie Coulter
In the semifinals, Greathouse faced tough competition from Jessie Coulter, the 2025 Ultra Street Champion. Greathouse stayed composed, running 4.732 at 148.90 mph, while Coulter went red, sending Greathouse into the final round.
Final Round vs. Ronny Rhodes
The final came down to the starting line. Greathouse secured the win on a holeshot, combining a .025 reaction time with a 4.484 at 154.37 mph to hold off Rhodes, who ran a quicker 4.458 at 157.59 mph but left with a slower .079 reaction time.
Momentum Heading to Lights Out 17
With sharp lights and consistent execution throughout eliminations, Greathouse opened the 2026 season with a confidence-building Ultra Street victory. The Radial Outlaws Racing Series now heads to Lights Out 17 at South Georgia Motorsports Park, where the Ultra Street field will continue the early-season championship battle.
