MWDRS
SMACK DOWN
TULSA, OK – The Summit Racing Equipment Mid-West Drag Racing Series, along with Flying H Drag Strip are pleased to announce the 
largest payout ever in pro mod racing with the inaugural Fall Smackdown at the brand-new facility in Odessa, Missouri, from September 19th to 21st, 2024.
Witness history in the making, as we present the Main Event featuring $150,000 up for grabs for the winner and $25,000 for the runner-up, sponsored by M&M Transmission and Proline Racing Engines. Total Pro Mod Payout totals $253,000.
The MWDRS is paying entry for any Pro Mod racers who attend four of the fist six events of the 2024 season to give back to those who have supported the series.
Flying A Motorsports Partnering with the Mid-West Drag Racing Series for the 2024 Season
TULSA, OK – The Summit Racing Equipment Mid-West Drag Racing Series (MWDRS) is excited to welcome back Flying A Motorsports for 
2024. Headquartered in Scott City, Missouri, Flying A offers the finest motorsports transportation equipment, new and used Toterhomes and Motorcoaches, as well as stacker trailers, race trailers and car haulers.
“Flying A has supported the series since the beginning. We are happy to welcome Brad Warner and Chad Boespflug the new Owners of Flying A Motorsports to our family and continue the relationship we have built with Flying A over the years. They’ve supported our racers since we started and look forward to seeing them more this year. They’re always willing to lend a hand at the track to our racers if they have a problem with their motorcoach or trailer to”, states series founder Keith Haney.
Flying A Motorsports has been serving the motorsports industry for over 35 years and “are happy to help you get the most trailer for your money”. Offering nationwide delivery and financing, Flying A chooses manufactures that place emphasis on precision and craftsmanship, like T&E, inTech, Bravo, Haulmark, Wildeside, and Pace American. The team has been designing custom trailers and giving expert advice since 1988.
Race Star Industries Continues as Class Sponsor with the Mid-West Drag Racing Series
TULSA, OK – The Summit Racing Equipment Mid-West Drag Racing Series (MWDRS) proudly welcomes back Race Star Industries as the 
Pro Junior Dragster class sponsor as well as Presenting Sponsor of the Top Dragster class.
“L.B. and his team over at Race Star Industries have supported MWDRS for six years and it has been a place to showcase not only their stellar brand of wheels, but a great place to provide the amazing racer support and customer service they are known for,” stated series founder Keith Haney.
“Race Star is pleased to be a part of MWDRS for 2024. This marks our sixth season with the Mid-West Drag Racing Series and I am excited to see the level of competition it will bring to the track. We will again sponsor the future of drag racing, the Juniors and look forward to being at a number of the races ourselves in 2024 to visit with the drivers and enjoy the level of drag racing the MWDRS brings to the table. We appreciate how MWDRS promotes the Race Star brand and look forward to a great relationship going forward”, states Race Star Founder L.B. Davis.
United Engine and Machine (UEM) Returns as the Official Piston of the Mid-West Drag Racing Series
TULSA, OK – As one of the oldest continuously operating piston manufacturers in the world, United Engine & Machine (UEM Pistons) is 
returning to the Summit Racing Mid-West Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service as the official piston sponsor.
In 2022, UEM Pistons celebrated its 100th year in the piston manufacturing business. Its mission, “Powering Engines with a Legacy of Innovation,” underscores the company’s commitment to family values and continuous technological advancement. Founded by Deuta Sulprizio in 1922, an Italian immigrant and racer, the company is now under the leadership of fourth-generation president Christopher Sulprizio.
Haney welcomed UEM Pistons back to the MWDRS series, highlighting the significance of introducing new sponsors to the series and the sport.
“In 2022, we were thrilled to welcome a new marketing partner, especially one with the rich history that UEM Pistons boasts,” Haney said. “More importantly, it’s encouraging to see Chris and UEM place their trust in the Mid-West Series and in drag racing overall to help expand their business.”
MWDRS Sadden of the loss of Steve Wells
TULSA, OK – The @Summit Racing Equipment @Mid-West Drag Racing Series is very saddened by the loss of Steve Wells today. Mr. Wells 
was a staple at every single race that you saw Aaron, wife Charity and kids Tyler and Kenzie attend.
Series Founder Keith Haney recalls “The very last race we all were at, Aaron beat me in the finals. Of course he heckled me because I had a .1234 light. Aaron won Pro Mod and daughter Kenzie won Sportsman Juniors. We are devastated right now. All eight years of the series, they were all there as a family.”
“The last race of the year is always special. Teams get together, celebrate, hug, share memories”, states Event Director Ellen Eschenbacher. “This last day of the season at XRP was no different but it stands out because both Aaron and Kenzie drove their cars from the Winner’s Circle back to the pits. Everyone in the pits cheered as they went by. The smiles in their pits were tremendous. It was a great way to end the season.”
Todd Martin Welcomes Ellis Manufacturing to the Lethal Threat Pro Mod Team Along with a New Pro Mod for the 2024 Season
Oklahoma City, OK – Long-time Pro Mod racer Todd Martin just took delivery of his new Larry Jeffers-built Pro Mod. Todd has competed for 
24 years in Pro Mod as well since the inception of the Mid-West Drag Racing Series.
Martin, Co-Owner of Tulsa Raceway Park, has been running Pro Mod for 24 years, finishing in the Top 10 in points several seasons. After a long history racing Drag Bikes, Todd made the move to four wheels in 2000. Martin’s previous Pro Mod was sold at the Fall Throwdown in T-town to a group of racers from Finland. They sent Mustang off in style with a Pro Mod Slammers win and the quickest pass the Finnish racers had seen.
Coming on board with Lethal Threat Racing is Martin’s long-time friend Clay Holmboe and Ellis Manufacturing. Clay and his brother Luke have been friends with Martin for years. Ellis is located in Oklahoma City and is a leader in construction materials.
“We are so glad to be on board with Todd and have his Pro Mod in our booth in Vegas”, states Ellis Manufacturing President Clay Holmboe. “Todd is a good buddy and it just makes sense for both of us. Anything we can do to get the Ellis name out there and further Todd’s racing is a win for both of us.”
Mid-West Drag Racing Series and J&A Service Renew Their Commitment to Alcohol Funny Car
Tulsa, OK – In a joint venture with the MWDRS and J&A Service, Alcohol Funny Car has been revamped to bring in more racers using the 
following structure: Entry fee reduced to $500 includes car, driver, 4 crew, pit cart, and pit vehicle.
Both Keith Haney and J&A Service Owners Jim & Annie Whiteley have been in constant talks this winter to provide a better structure for racers to race with the Series.
“A big benefit to racing with the MWDRS is being able to arrive Friday and be home by Sunday. That cuts down on travel expenses as far hotels as well as a lot of our guys have other jobs and families. These racers are all business owners and have to be able to focus on their companies in order to enjoy racing”, states Event Director Ellen Eschenbacher.
Haney Wins 2023 MWDRS Pro Mod Title
TULSA, OK – It came down to the last of eight events in the 2023 Summit Racing Equipment Mid-West Drag Racing Series presented by 
J&A Service, when veteran driver Keith Haney sealed the deal Oct. 21 at Xtreme Raceway Park on his second MWDRS Pro Mod championship.
Haney, who also is the founder and owner of the MWDRS, went into the event holding a slim five-point advantage over second-place Steven Whiteley.
After qualifying third, Haney did his job Saturday afternoon, driving his nitrous-boosted “Black Mamba” 2019 Camaro to a 3.65-seconds win at 205.48 mph over Tony Strachan in the opening round of racing. Meanwhile, second-place starter Whiteley left 13-thousandths of a second too soon, negating a 3.66 pass that would have advanced him past Aaron Wells, who was forced to shut down early.
“It is very surreal, I guess you could call it, but it was a hard-fought battle all the way to the finish,” Haney said after clinching his second Pro Mod championship and third MWDRS season title after doubling up in 2018 as the Drag Radial and Pro Mod champions.
Extraordinary Points Battle Unfolds as MWDRS Heads into Epic Season Finale!
Tulsa, OK – Get ready for the most exhilarating showdown of the year as the Summit Racing Equipment Mid-West Drag Racing Series roared 
into the renowned Throwdown in Tulsa, delivering a spectacular double-event thrill! The series kicked off the Throwdown race earlier in the spring, but Mother Nature had other plans, forcing a premature halt after just a handful of eliminations in Round 1.
Series founder Keith Haney expressed his determination, saying, “We knew we had to buckle up and finish these two races in just three days. With the points battles this tight, every single round counts!”
In the Stroud Safety Pro Mod division, fans witnessed Keith Haney beating Ed Thornton and the D Bar D Racing team in a thrilling finals showdown. However, at the second Tulsa event, Haney had to bow to the incredible skills of Steven Whiteley, leaving fans on the edge of their seats. These two titans of the track, Whiteley and Haney, are now separated by less than a round as they gear up for the grand finale in Ferris next week!
Mid-West Drag Racing Series Crowns Two Sets of Winners in St. Louis Amid Points Shake-Ups
Tulsa, OK – The Summit Racing Equipment Mid-West Drag Racing Series completed a double-event at World Wide Technology Raceway, 
shaking up the Championship points.
After a destructive wind and rainstorm invaded the track just outside of St. Louis on July 1st, the MWDRS returned to sunny skies and somewhat cooler temperatures on August 18-19. The “Back to School Bash” featured two full days of action.
“We knew early on that Saturday in July that a significant storm was coming. We told the racers after the first round, listen for updates and when it gets close, pack up quick. Sure enough, we had high winds and torrential rain, with even the track suffering some damage”, states Series Founder Keith Haney.
The July event, that had completed qualifying and first round of eliminations, resumed action in Stroud Safety Pro Mod. Mark Micke, owner of long-time series sponsor M&M Transmission, picked right up where he left off, beating Brandon Snider’s 3.669 with an impressive 3.641. Micke had a semi-final bye along with a second-round victory over Preston Tanner’s 3.716. Mike Labbate took home the Slammers trophy over Mark Werdehausen.
