The Mid-West Drag Racing Series (MWDRS) wrapped up its 2024 season with a thrilling showdown at the Ronnie Hobbs World Finals, held in conjunction with the Throwdown in T-Town at Tulsa Raceway Park. With more than 150 racers descending upon Tulsa, Oklahoma, the event featured three championships on the line and some of the best racing conditions of the season, with a density altitude as low as 220 feet.
Stroud Safety Pro Mod
Keith Haney and Mark Micke faced off in one of the tightest championship battles in Stroud Safety Pro Mod history. With just an 11-point gap, it all came down to eliminations. Micke emerged victorious, securing the Pro Mod title with a win over Aaron Wells in the final round, clocking a 3.668-second run to earn the coveted Ronnie “Texas Rattlesnake” Hobbs trophy.
Pro Mod Slammers
Scott Blake claimed victory in the Pro Mod Slammers final, using a .02-second holeshot to defeat Mike Labbate. This win marked Blake’s best run of the season, solidifying his place in the Pro Mod Slammers ranks.
J&A Service Top Alcohol Funny Car
Annie Whiteley set the pace in qualifying with a blazing 3.590-second pass. Her husband, Jim Whiteley, ultimately claimed victory, defeating Robbie Massey in the final round with a 3.610-second run, capping off his third Top Alcohol Funny Car final of the season.
Icon Forged Pistons and Race Star Wheels Top Dragster
The Top Dragster title came down to Jeremy Maples and Jordan Eperjesi, with only 12 points separating them. Eperjesi advanced to the second round, clinching the championship after Maples’ first-round exit.
Performance Bearing Top Sportsman
Rod Moore made history, becoming the only racer in MWDRS to achieve three consecutive Top Sportsman class championships. Meanwhile, Kirk Piepke claimed his first MWDRS event win, making history in the finals against Doug Woody.
Fueltech Pro 4.20
Dave Pierce entered the event with a strong points lead and secured the #1 qualifier spot with a perfect 4.200-second pass. However, it was James Ogden who took home the event win after defeating Macy Higgins in the finals.
Race Star Wheels Pro Jr
Tyler Wells clinched the championship ahead of the event, but it was Abigail Wilson who shined in the finals, winning over Kale Moberly after Moberly redlit at the start.
Zimmerman Properties Sportsman Jr
Camden Teel, the 2023 champion, returned to the finals but fell to Jovee Brundidge, who ran a 9.167 on a 9.00 dial to claim victory.
Junior Slammers
In the final round of the season, Coleman Nation topped Olivia Mayer to claim the Junior Slammers win, closing the season with a strong performance.
Closing Remarks
MWDRS and Tulsa Raceway Park extend heartfelt thanks to the racers, crews, fans, and staff for making the 2024 Throwdown in T-Town one for the books. Final points standings will be announced on Thursday, October 24.
This story was originally published on October 22, 2024.
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