Tulsa, OK – We are excited to share an update regarding the US 131 Motorsports Park race and our commitment to the drag racing community.

It is clear that our MWDRS Racers, along with competitors from many other series, have a genuine affection for the Martin, Michigan track. We are proud to announce our support for both US 131 and the NHRA , specifically regarding the NHRA’s September race at the venue. We feel that by adjusting our schedule July 31st – August 1st, both organizations will ultimately benefit.

In a display of this mutual support, we are excited to announce additional prize money thanks to US 131:

– Pro Mod Slammers: $2,000 added
– Top Sportsman: $1,000 added
– Top Dragster: $1,000 added Continue reading →

Tulsa, OK – The Ronnie Hobbs World Finals at The Double Down in T-Town did not disappoint despite a waterlogged Saturday. Fans from across the midwest flocked to Tulsa Raceway Park and Tulsa Speedway to watch the first-ever Double Down, merging ASCS 360 Wing Sprints and Drag Racing into one event with action sprawling over the entire complex.

The 2025 champions tell the story of family and teamwork, as Aaron Wells and Tyler Wells would bring home the Stroud Safety Pro Mod and Compressed Air Supercharging Top Sportsman Championships for Wells Motorsports. Pennington Motorsports would complete the first ever “trifecta” as they would bring home Race Star Wheels Top Dragster, Zimmerman Sportsman Junior Dragster, and Race Star Wheels Pro Junior Dragster with Keith Youngblood, Jovee Brundidge, and Karlee Brundidge respectively. Dave Pierce would be the only driver not on the Wells or Pennington crew to win a 2025 championship, grabbing his 3rd consecutive Pro 4.20 championship.

On Friday, the Ronnie Hobbs Memorial $10,000 Shootout was fielded by the top 8 qualifiers after 2 rounds of qualifying, leading to a stout field of pro mods including Bob Glenn, Kallee Mills, Aaron Wells, Keith Haney, Shawn Ellington, Billy Banaka, Tommy Cunningham, and Rian Hayward. After rain delayed the final round of qualifying until Saturday afternoon, the field would finalize itself and the final round of the shootout would feature 2 big names in the world of drag racing, Kallee Mills vs. Shawn Ellington. For the $10,000 paycheck and the amazing Kenzie Pierce-made trophy, it would be the 187 Customs crew who would pull off the shootout victory in front of packed stands at TRP. Continue reading →

Odessa, MO – An exciting weekend at Flying H Drag Strip gave the MWDRS first time winners, new champions, and more! The Mid-West Drag Racing Series came into the penultimate race of the season with close fights in Pro Mod, Pro 4.20, Funny Car, Top Dragster, and a possible clinching scenario in Top Sportsman.

Stroud Safety Pro Modified presented by Larry Jeffers Race Cars gave Robin Roberts his first ever Pro Mod win in front of his home town crowd at Flying H. Roberts looked great from Q1 to E4 as he found himself ahead of the field and the only driver in the 3.50’s when opening ceremonies came around. Roberts alongside his wife Melody and crew Allan, Tara, and Brian, were ecstatic to have their first win in front of a stout field.

Keith Haney would earn runner up honors after beating Kallee Mills in the semis, and Jacob McNeal would go out in the semis as well. A round 2 matchup between McNeal and Wells had major championship implications when Aaron Wells couldn’t fire to run alongside McNeal. Ryan Griffin took the upset of the evening in his MWDRS Debut in his beautiful Twin Turbo Mustang, beating Shawn Ellington in the first round via red light. Continue reading →

Martin, MI – There are historic names when it comes to events in drag racing, and then there are those events that become generational. It just so happens that the Mid-West Drag Racing Series was part of one of those generational events over the weekend.

More than 20 years ago a New York based promoter named Dave Hance concocted an idea of gathering the best of the best in drag racing and named it the Shakedown at Etown. What some many not realize is that the one and only Ellen Eschenbacher was heavily involved with the event in the early years. So it’s only fitting that the series she is such an integral part of ended up as part of the new Shakedown.

Michigan in May was never the plan for the MWDRS, in fact, Ohio was the original plan, but as they say…plans change. That is exactly what happened when it was announced that Shakedown would be contested on the same weekend of a Mid-West event, yet at a much different facility. Continue reading →

TULSA, OK — The 2025 Spring Throwdown in T-Town at Osage Casino & Hotel Tulsa Raceway Park delivered a weekend of unforgettable moments and milestone achievements in the Summit Racing Equipment Mid-West Drag Racing Series (MWDRS). At the heart of the action were the Wells and Pennington families, who wrote a new chapter in MWDRS history as they accounted for FIVE of the Seven Class Wins! The Penningtons took home victories in Top Dragster and swept both Junior classes, while the Wells family owned the spotlight with wins in Pro Mod and Top Sportsman—including a jaw-dropping debut by 16-year-old Tyler Wells in his first “big car” race.

Miss the event? Rewatch the full Throwdown weekend—including final rounds—on the MWDRS Facebook or YouTube pages. Free streaming thanks to our partners!

This wasn’t the first time the Wells duo celebrated dual wins. Back in 2023 at Thunder in the Valley in Noble, Oklahoma, Aaron captured a Pro Mod Slammers victory while Tyler claimed the Junior Slammers win. But in Tulsa, both earned top-class victories on the same night, cementing their place in MWDRS history. Continue reading →

Ferris, TX — The wait is over! The 2025 season of the Summit Racing Mid-West Drag Racing Series (MWDRS) presented by J&A Service LLC roars to life THIS WEEKEND, April 11–12, at the beautiful Xtreme Raceway Park in Ferris, Texas, for the Xtreme Nationals.

With over $50,000 in payouts up for grabs, the biggest names in drag racing are ready to battle it out across a full slate of action-packed classes, including:

Stroud Safety Pro Mod presented by Larry Jeffers Race Cars
FuelTech Pro 4.20 Continue reading →

Tulsa, OK – The Mid-West Drag Racing Series is proud to announce that John Sears has been named Rules Director for the 2025 season and beyond.

“After long conversations in the off-season, and his increasingly busy schedule, Lonnie Grimm and I felt this was a move in the right direction. We want to thank Lonnie for his support and guidance, since Day One, with the series and look forward to seeing him at races across the country.” – Keith Haney

John oversees rule sets with classes and events very similar to the Mid-West Drag Racing Series. John has been in the game for very long time and has a great history for fair and balanced pairings across multiple classes.

John’s first order of business is to review our current rule set and begin to create a more simplified package from a new perspective. This will include removing unnecessary combos that no longer run the series and implementing changes that could be used by racers from across the country. “With his work at other events and series, we feel that John will create a balanced and fair package for racers” – Keith Haney Continue reading →

Tulsa, OK – Mid-West Drag Racing Series DOUBLES Pro Mod Winner Payouts for 2025 Season.  The Mid-West Drag Racing Series is thrilled to unveil a HUGE payout increase for the Stroud Safety Pro Mod Class in 2025, all made possible by our amazing Marketing Partners!“We have secured a sponsor that will provide an additional $12,000 to each MWDRS Pro Mod Class event during the 2025 season! Stroud Safety Pro Mod Event Winners will now take home $20,000, up from $10,000! With the Runner-Up also getting a bump from $3,000 to $5,000 per event!” – Keith Haney

With seven races from Texas to Michigan, spanning from April to October, Pro Mod racers will have the chance to compete for nearly $240,000 in class payouts over the season. Known as “The Baddest 1/8 Mile Racers in the Country,” these events are set to draw out the heavy hitters of the sport, with every racer pushing to squeeze out every last horsepower.

The Stroud Safety Pro Mod class will offer incredible payouts, with $20,000 to the Winner, $5,000 for the Runner-Up, $1,000 to the Semis, $750 to the Quarterfinalists, $500 to First Round Losers, and an additional $500 for the #1 Qualifier. With over $34,000 in total class payouts per event and an entry fee of just $450, this is set to be one of the most competitive seasons yet. Expect fierce action and relentless competition as racers battle it out for supremacy during the Summit Racing Mid-West Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service!

Tulsa, OK – We are excited to announce the schedule for the 2025 Summit Racing Equipment Mid-West Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service! We’ll host Seven Events from Texas to Michigan with stops in Oklahoma, Missouri and Ohio on our way to the Ninth Running of the Series! Edgewater Motorsports Park in Cleves, OH is a new facility for our series and we are excited to bring our group of racers to this great facility!

Other tracks include Xtreme Raceway Park in Ferris, TX, Tulsa Raceway Park in Tulsa, OK, Flying H Drag Strip in Odessa, MO and US 131 in Martin, MI.

The 2025 season will commence with the Ronnie Hobbs World Finals and a $10,000 to Win Friday Night Pro Mod Shootout!

We look forward to a huge season and can’t wait to see everyone in April!