MILLINGTON, TN — Moisture on the racing surface prevented the Summit Racing Equipment Mid-West Drag Racing Series (MWDRS) presented by J&A Service from completing Saturday eliminations at the MWDRS Memphis Nationals at Memphis International Raceway (MIR). Eliminations will be contested at the next race on the series’ eight-race schedule, the spring Throwdown in T-Town, May 6-7 at Osage Casino & Hotel Tulsa Raceway Park.

“At the end of the day, it just isn’t safe in one lane,” said Keith Haney, series owner and founder, during a driver’s meeting Saturday night. “We have to think of all you guys. We’re racers for racers. We have to do what’s best for you guys – and for myself. I’m a racer too. I’m just as disappointed right now. But we worked our butts off. We did get qualifying in and we got a ladder set. We’ll finish it in Tulsa.”

The MWDRS Memphis Nationals, taking place in conjunction with MIR’s 35th annual Memphis Chevy Show, was one of the final major events to take place at the historic track before it closes later this summer.

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MILLINGTON, TN — The Summit Racing Equipment Mid-West Drag Racing Series (MWDRS) presented by J&A Service is set to make one last mark at Memphis International Raceway this weekend, April 22-23, at the MWDRS Memphis Nationals during the 35th annual Memphis Chevy Show. The MWDRS, which last raced at Memphis in 2019, is one of the last touring series to compete at Memphis before the track is expected to close later this year.

“It’s pretty special that we get to put on one last show for the Memphis fans,” said Keith Haney, founder and owner, MWDRS. “This is a track with a rich history, especially in Pro Mod racing. The fans in the Memphis area are passionate about racing, and we’ve got an incredible show for them. Pro Mods, Top Alcohol Funny Cars, and even our new Top Fuel Motorcycle class. It’s going to be a can’t-miss weekend of racing.”

The MWDRS Memphis Nationals is a collaboration between MWDRS and Memphis International Raceway. The series is the headlining attraction at the long-running Memphis Chevy Show, which will also include a huge car show and bracket racing.

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FERRIS, Tx — The Summit Racing Equipment Mid-West Drag Racing Series (MWDRS) presented by J&A Service began its 2022 season in record-setting fashion at the Xtreme Texas Nationals, as Dustin Nesloney (Stroud Safety Pro Mod) and Sean Bellemeur (J&A Service Top Alcohol Funny Car) raced to victory Saturday night. Both drivers set personal bests, track records, or series records on the way to the winner’s circle at Xtreme Raceway Park.

Stroud Safety’s Tommy Cunningham earned the event win in Slammers, the second-chance race for Pro Mod competitors who don’t qualify or lose in the first round.

In the sportsman classes, Rod Moore won in Voss Wheelie Bars Top Sportsman, while Jessica Ogden was victorious in Race Star Wheels Top Dragster.

The Xtreme Texas Nationals also included the Jr. Dragster categories, where Mia Rhodes picked up the B&C Trailers Jr. Dragster Pro win over Alexis Kesterson in a double red-light final round. Defending champion Tyler Wells won in Zimmerman Properties Jr. Dragster Sportsman, using an 8.989 to defeat Kale Moberly, both using an 8.90 dial-in.

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TULSA, OK – After finishing third in the Summit Racing Equipment Mid-West Drag Racing Series (MWDRS) presented by J&A Service championship chase last season, Stroud Safety Pro Mod driver Keith Haney has had all winter to think about what could have been. Instead, Haney and his team have been working on improving their program to pursue the 2022 MWDRS Pro Mod championship.

Haney’s championship pursuit will kick off this weekend at the Xtreme Texas Nationals, March 18-19 at Xtreme Raceway Park in Ferris, Texas.

“We probably should’ve finished second last year,” said Haney, the founder and owner of MWDRS. “My lights weren’t there, but they got better in the end of the season and now we’re ready to roll for 2022. I feel like we can take the motivation and what we did in 2021 and carry that over into 2022.”

After the MWDRS season finale in October last year, Haney’s Pat Musi-powered, Jerry Bickel-built “Black Mamba” Camaro went to tuner Brandon Switzer’s Switzer Dynamics shop in Denver, North Carolina, for a thorough offseason maintenance program.

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TULSA, OK — Ty-Drive, a leading manufacturer of lockup and non-lockup torque converter drive units, is jumping on board with the Summit Racing Equipment Mid-West Drag Racing Series (MWDRS) presented by J&A Service as an official series sponsor, MWDRS officials announced today.

“It’s exciting to welcome Ty-Drive as a series sponsor,” said Keith Haney, founder and owner, MWDRS. “They’re a ‘for racers, by racers’ company just like we’re a ‘for racers, by racers’ series. Everything we get in terms of sponsor support goes back into making the series better for the racers, our marketing partners, and our track partners. We’re proud that Ty-Drive sees value in what we’re doing and wanted to get involved.”

Doorslammer racing veteran Todd Tutterow and his son, Ty, have worked for several years to develop the Ty-Drive units that are now used by race winners, champions, and record holders in numerous different series, including the Mid-West Drag Racing Series.

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FERRIS, TX — It’s been a busy offseason for the Summit Racing Equipment Mid-West Drag Racing Series (MWDRS) presented J&A Service and its racers, and they’re ready to see the results of their hard work this weekend at the season-opening MWDRS Xtreme Texas Nationals, March 18-19 at Xtreme Raceway Park in Ferris, Texas.

Headlining the Xtreme Texas Nationals are the series’ two quickest and fastest classes, Stroud Safety Pro Mod and J&A Service Funny Car.

In Pro Mod, which has been a part of the Mid-West series since its inception, the competition has become incredibly tight, with several different power adders and engine combinations competing at a high level.

“I’m almost nervous to see the competition this year,” said MWDRS Founder Keith Haney, who also races in Pro Mod. “Between all the new guys coming in and the racers who’ve been racing with us over the years, it’s going to be tough. Everybody has had time to get up to speed with our rules, which are so great that they’re being used at other races across the country. That’s a testament to Lonnie Grim and our tech team.”

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TULSA, OK — The Summit Racing Equipment Mid-West Drag Racing Series (MWDRS) presented by J&A Service is rolling into the 2022 season with a growing list of new partners and continued supporters alike, as the series announced today that Elite HP, Elite Motorsports, and Flying A Motorsports are all returning as series sponsors.

“This just shows that we are delivering on our word and providing a great product to allow these companies to grow,” said Keith Haney, founder and owner, MWDRS. “I’m proud of the platform we provide to our partners to help them reach their customers – our racers – in classes ranging from Pro Mod and Top Alcohol Funny Car to Jr. Dragsters.”

“We are very blessed to have a perfect retention rate of sponsors and new ones wanted to join the series,” added Ellen Eschenbacher, event marketing director, MWDRS. “We’ve had four new sponsors in just the last couple weeks. Our compact show format and the way we encourage the sponsors to come out and watch a race is a tremendous asset.”

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