Shakedown
Keith Haney Racing Qualifies for Fastest Field in MWDRS History, Exits Early Due to Parts Failure
Martin, MI – The inaugural Shakedown at M-Town lived up to its name, delivering the fastest Pro Mod field in the history of the Mid-West 
Drag Racing Series, and among them was Keith Haney Racing.
Teams faced a unique challenge throughout the weekend, adjusting to an unfamiliar track surface due to the combination of radial and slick-tire cars competing at the same event. Despite the tricky conditions, Haney posted a strong 3.637 at 206.71 mph during qualifying, securing the No. 13 spot and setting up a first-round matchup with eventual event winner Jeff Rudolf.
Haney was sharp off the line, grabbing the early lead with a stellar .013 reaction time to Rudolf’s .036. He held the advantage until around the 330-foot mark, when disaster struck, the crank trigger failed, triggering a massive nitrous backfire and abruptly ending Haney’s weekend.
Undeterred, the team tore down the engine, made the necessary repairs, and will be ready for the next MWDRS stop at Flying H Drag Strip in Odessa, Missouri, for the Summer Smackdown, June 27–28.
Musi Racing Returns to Pro Mod Action at Shakedown Nationals
DINWIDDIE, VA — For the first time in three months, the Frank Brandao-owned Edelbrock/Lucas Oil “King Kong 7” 2018 Dodge Dart will 
be in action and the Musi Racing team couldn’t be happier.
Lizzy Musi will return behind the wheel of the record-breaking nitrous-assisted car for this weekend’s Shakedown Nationals XVIII at Virginia Motorsports Park, marking the car’s first on-track appearance since the PDRA Carolina Showdown at Darlington Dragway in mid-June.
A hectic summer schedule of filming for the Street Outlaws TV series on Discovery has kept the Musi Racing team busy, but the team has shifted its focus for this weekend and has big plans in the Pro Mod class.
“Lizzy’s excited, the whole team is excited and Frank is excited to see his car run,” Pat Musi said. “We know the car is fast and we feel good about going there. These cars are so on edge, but I think we’ve got something up our sleeve.”
Musi kept the exact details close to the vest, but the end goal — if the conditions present themselves — is to be the first big-tire nitrous Pro Mod to run in the 3.50s in the eighth-mile.
Pro Mod vs. RVW ‘Judgement Day’ Added to Comp Cams Shakedown Nationals XVII
DINWIDDIE, VA – The heated debate between Pro Mod racers and Radial vs. the World (RVW) competitors will be 
settled during the Comp Cams Shakedown Nationals XVII, Sept. 19-21 at Virginia Motorsports Park. Race officials announced today a special Pro Mod vs. RVW Judgement Day shootout that will pit the eight best big-tire Pro Mods and eight best small-tire RVW cars in a best-5-of-8 showdown on Friday night.
The Pro Mod vs. RVW Judgement Day shootout will be presented by G Force Race Cars, Resolution Racing Services, MSR Performance, Flying A Motorsports and Pilot Electric Co. Inc.
“A couple months ago the internet started buzzing about how close the two classes are in ET and how cool it would be to see them side by side at a standalone event,” said Tyler Crossnoe, vice president of racing operations, Virginia Motorsports Park. “With Shakedown having both classes on the property with the right rules in place, it just made sense to do this one-off shootout under the lights.”
Salemi & Team Victorious at The Shakedown at The Summit
The Shakedown at the Summit has been one of Melanie Salemi’s favorite races ever since she made her first ¼ mile 
pro mod blast down Summit Motorsports Park’s surface in 2015. Although she had made many ¼ mile runs in her dragster over the years, being in her pro mod was a new learning experience. Going 5.88 at 239 on her first full lap was something she had only dreamed of.
Fast forward to 2016 when Melanie saw herself in the final of the first $40k Shakedown at the Summit. Her and her team were quite confident they had what it was going to take, to take the win as Melanie had made consistent 5.80 passes throughout eliminations. That was quickly halted as Kevin Fiscus motored on down the track for the win in the final as Melanie struggled to get off the starting line. Ever since that day Melanie and her team has been determined to go back to the shakedown to redeem themselves.
2017 Melanie qualified #1 with a 5.71 @ 250 and saw herself out in the semi final after a red light start.
In drag racing we always say there are so many ways to loose, and only one way to win. With a little luck on Salemi’s side this weekend her team was able to conquer their goal of finally winning the Shakedown at the Summit.
$166,350 to Win at Summit Racing Equipment Shakedown at the Summit
Heads-up and highly-unpredictable racing will be rolled out at the Summit Racing Equipment Shakedown at the 
Summit presented by Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels, Sept. 13-16, 2018 at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio.
Among the captivating categories are Aeromotive Pro Mod, Atomizer Racing Injectors Outlaw 10.5, Speedwire Systems Radial vs. The World, Holbrook Racing Engines Top Sportsman, Wiseco X275, Callies Pro Street, UPR Ultra Street, Factory Stock, DXP235 and Trick Flow Specialties Open Comp.
The total purse is a whopping $166,350, with winners picking up $40,000 in Aeromotive Pro Mod, $10,000 in Atomizer Racing Injectors Outlaw 10.5 and Speedwise Systems Radial vs. The World, $7,000 in Holbrook Racing Engines Top Sportsman and Wiseco X275, $5,000 in Callies Pro Street and UPR Ultra Street, $2,500 in Factory Stock and DXP235 and $2,000 in Trick Flow Specialties Open Comp.
Sensational Racing Reigned at Shakedown at the Summit
Powerful performances were in the spotlight at the Summit Racing Equipment Shakedown at the Summit presented 
by Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels, Sept. 14-17 at Summit Motorsports Park.
On the line was a pudgy $155,500 purse, including $66,600 for the event’s quickest and fastest category, ProLine Pro Mod.
In that category, Melanie Salemi secured a 5.71 in her Firebird to set the pace in qualifying, but making it to the final round were John DeCerbo and Mike Gondziola. It was tight on the top end, but DeCerbo turned on the win light with a 5.79 in his Camaro while Gondziola was 5.80 in his Corvette.
$155,500 On the Line at Shakedown at the Summit
While last year’s Summit Racing Equipment Shakedown at the Summit presented by Mickey Thompson 
Performance Tires & Wheels was one of the most enticing and exhilarating offerings in the event’s long and lofty history, even more action and massive payouts are promised for this year’s event.
It will be Sept. 14-17 at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio.
Categories contested at the ever-growing event include ProLine Pro Mod, Precision Turbo and Engine Outlaw 10.5, Wiseco X275, Speedwire Systems Radial vs. The World, Holbrook Racing Engines Top Sportsman, Callies Pro Street, Team Z Motorsports Ultra Street and Trick Flow Specialties Open Comp and Open Comp 8.5 Shootout.
Sebring Set to Announce at Summit Racing Equipment Shakedown at the Summit
Lee Sebring was just seven years old when he was asked to announce an event for the Shelby Dodge Automobile 
Club, and after rattling off details and rousing fans, he was asked to do it again.
Before long, he was announcing the junior-dragster and Street and Grudge Racing programs at Cecil County Dragway in Maryland, and as his popularity soared, he found himself announcing for Fun Ford Weekend, NSCA, NMCA, NMRA and Maryland International Raceway.
2017 Shakedown at the Summit Date and $150,500 Purse Set
While the 2016 Summit Racing Equipment Shakedown at the Summit presented by Mickey Thompson Performance 
Tires and Wheels was one of the most enticing and exhilarating offerings in the event’s long and lofty history, even more action and massive payouts are promised for the 2017 event.
It will be Sept. 14-17 at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio.
The colossal $150,500 combined purse includes the $66,600 earmarked for the event’s quickest and fastest category, ProLine Outlaw Pro Mod, with $40,000 of that awarded to the winner, which, in 2016, was Flash Fiscus, who motored his turbocharged Mustang to a 5.97.
Other categories contested include Precision Turbo and Engine Outlaw 10.5, Speedwire Systems Outlaw Limited Street, Holbrook Racing Engines Top Sportsman, Wiseco X275, Callies Pro Street, Team Z Motorsports Ultra Street and Trick Flow Specialties Open Comp.
Harringtons See Personal Best at Summit Racing Equipment Shakedown at the Summit
While Michigan-based brothers Jeff and Chris Harrington share the driver’s seat of their ’92 Mustang, Jeff is behind 
the wheel of the blue beast for battle at the Summit Racing Equipment Shakedown at the Summit presented by Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels, which began Sept. 16 and runs through Sept. 18, 2016 at Summit Motorsports Park.
He’s entered In Precision Turbo & Engine Outlaw 10.5, and in early qualifying, he blasted to a 4.20 and 189 mph followed by a 4.16 and 183 mph, and is currently qualified fifth out of a field of 15 going into late qualifying.
That elapsed-time as well as that mph are personal bests, as Harrington had previously been 4.19 and 187 mph with his combination consisting of a turbocharged small-block Ford which sips alcohol and rolls on a Team Z Motorsports-tuned chassis.
