Matt Stutzman, known to many as the “Armless Archer,” isn’t just redefining archery—he’s carving his name into drag racing history as well. With upgrades, new partnerships, and exciting goals for 2026, Stutzman is poised to make this a milestone year in his motorsports journey.
After a breakout 2025 season, Matt has been hard at work in the shop. He’s completely redone the rear end of his car, teamed up with Darren from DMPE Blowes, and added over 200 horsepower to his ride. “We’re coming out this year trying to be consistent,” Stutzman says. “The ultimate goal is to win a Wally, and everything we’re doing is pointing toward that.”
Stutzman’s 2026 schedule is focused and ambitious: he’ll skip the divisionals to concentrate on 4–5 major national events, including Chicago and Indy, aiming to qualify in the top five of the Top Sportsman class. With full electronics upgrades, including a new FuelTech system, and goals of over 220 mph and a 6.15-second quarter-mile, Matt is pushing his car—and himself—to new limits.
But it’s not just about drag racing. Stutzman is also exploring circle track racing this year.“I’m super excited for circle track racing,” he says. “It’s a new challenge, and I can’t wait to get out there.” His enthusiasm for trying something different mirrors his approach to life: breaking barriers, chasing dreams, and making meaningful connections along the way.
Matt emphasizes the community aspect of racing as much as the competition. Last year was a season of friendship and collaboration for him. “The best part of this sport is the people you meet along the way,” he says. “You dream of racing, you dream of driving for a pro team, but what keeps you going are the friends and the support you build in the industry.”
As he looks ahead to 2027, Stutzman has his sights set on Promod racing, but for now, his focus is clear: chase a Wally at a national event, dominate Top Sportsman, explore new territory on the circle track, and continue inspiring fans and fellow racers alike.
With sponsorships intact and a renewed sense of purpose, Matt Stutzman proves once again that limitations exist only where you let them. For fans of racing and fans of courage, 2026 is shaping up to be a season worth watching.
