Keith Haney Rolling to Final Memphis Race with MWDRS Pro Mod’s Quickest Nitrous Car

 Keith Haney Rolling to Final Memphis Race with MWDRS Pro Mod’s Quickest Nitrous Car
 
TULSA, Okla. (April 21, 2022) – A promising start to the 2022 Summit Racing Equipment Mid-West Drag Racing Series (MWDRS) presented by J&A Service season in late March has Keith Haney fired up for the next race on the series’ eight-race schedule, the MWDRS Memphis Nationals, April 22-23 at Memphis International Raceway (MIR). Taking place in conjunction with the 35th Chevy Show Weekend, it’s one of the last major events at MIR before the track closes later this summer. 
 
At the MWDRS season opener, Haney recorded a 3.655-second blast in his Jerry Bickel-built, Pat Musi-powered “Black Mamba” Camaro in qualifying to set the current series record for nitrous cars in Stroud

Safety Pro Mod. It nearly matched Haney’s career-best of 3.653. He scored a first-round win over Texas Pro Mod hero Frankie “Mad Man” Taylor before falling to Daniel Pharris in a 3.600-to-3.741-second race in the second round. 
 
“We came out good and lost to Daniel Pharris in a great race,” Haney said. “We were on a great pass and had a nitrous backfire around 200 feet out and took us out of the race. We probably wouldn't have won the race, but we would've ran within the number we ran in qualifying. That was the goal. Obviously, [Pharris] was gonna go faster and he did. But we had good lights together and everything was there. We were together for a little bit, then we had the little backfire. But the preparation at the shop and everything we've been doing is paying off.”
 
Haney is eager to see how recent rule adjustments affect his car as well as others. The changes include a weight reduction for the nitrous combination and weight additions for the boosted applications after screw-blown and ProCharger-boosted entries dipped into the 3.50s at the season opener. 
 
“There was a rule change here recently for some of the combos to make sure we keep parity within the series,” Haney said. “It brings them a little closer to us or brings us a little closer to them. It's only 25 pounds, but at least it's something. I would've liked to see more, but even though I own the series, I don't have a say when it comes to rules. Lonnie Grim and Jeff Holloway do a really good job with the rules and the stats. I try to stay out of that.”
 
Between the rule changes, as well as a freshened Musi 959 and the data gathered at the Xtreme Texas Nationals, Haney believes he’ll take another step closer to getting his first win of the season at Memphis. 
 
“I can't wait to go back out there,” Haney said. “We need to go faster, obviously. I believe these guys are gonna go .61s, so we've gotta figure out how we get there. We have the power, we have the car, we have the crew, we just have to make it happen. It all has to come together.”
 
Going into his final Memphis appearance, Haney has looked back on some of his favorite memories at the track, including his first encounter with tuner Brandon Switzer of Switzer Dynamics. 
 
“I actually met Brandon and had a conversation for the first time at Memphis in 2012,” said Haney, who

was fairly new to Pro Mod competition at the time. “Erica Enders [a four-time NHRA Pro Stock world champion] was actually driving my other car. Brandon gave us a lot of advice and consulted with us a little bit. Our friendship took off and we've been together ever since. I have the best nitrous tuner in the world. He's the fastest guy in the world when it comes to nitrous. He holds a lot of records and wins a lot of races.”
 
Haney and the MWDRS last raced at MIR in 2019. Last year, the series and track management started working on plans to bring the series back to Memphis before the track was sold. The opportunity to race at Memphis one last time before it closes adds a unique aspect to this weekend’s race. 
 
“To be a part of history will be great,” Haney said. “To know that MWDRS, KHR and our crew were there one last time will be something I can always remember for the rest of my life.”
 
The competition is obviously something that has Haney excited for this weekend, but he’s also just looking forward to getting back to the track with his team and his family. 
 
“The crew is everything,” Haney said. “My wife, Misty, and the kids are enjoying me chasing my racing goals. Their support makes it more fun.”
 
Pro Mod qualifying is set to begin Friday at 6 p.m., with final qualifying on Saturday at 11 a.m. followed by eliminations at 4 p.m. Fans can tune in to the official MAVTV Plus event livestream at www.MAVTVPlus.com. 
 
 
ABOUT KEITH HANEY RACING
Based in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Keith Haney Racing (www.keithhaneyracing.com) competes in the Summit Mid-West Drag Racing Series (MWDRS) presented by J&A Service, select NHRA, PDRA and NMCA races and one-off special events. Keith Haney Racing appreciates the support of Summit Racing Equipment, Lucas Oil, Strange Engineering, Pat Musi Racing Engines, Jerry Bickel Race Cars, Kryptonite Kustomz, RacingJunk.com, MoTeC Systems USA, Switzer Dynamics, Menscer Motorsports, OkAutosDirect.com, Race Star Wheels, Stroud Safety, Total Seal Piston Rings, M&M Transmission, Precision Racing Suspension, Tulsa Raceway Park, Callies and UEM Pistons.

Keith Haney After Redemption as MWDRS Season Starts at Xtreme Texas Nationals

 

TULSA, Okla. (March 15, 2022) – 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. 
 
“He took every single thing I had out of my trailer and has been working on the car, doing some updates, and doing a lot of maintenance stuff that has to be done to win a championship,” Haney said. “He's really put the time and effort into this car to take it to the next level so we can go after the championship. I feel confident. Everybody knows we're there. Nobody takes us lightly.”
 
While Switzer was working his magic, Haney and his team – including Dale Hancock, Shane Goodnight, Steve Cooks, and Bobby Savedra – have also been doing everything they can to prepare for the eight-race 2022 MWDRS season.  
 
“My wife, Misty, has been hands on with a lot of things inside the camp,” Haney added. “That's been great. I got married last year and I wouldn't be where I'm at if it weren't for Misty and the great team that I have.”
 
Haney knows he’ll need to keep stepping up his program to compete with the increasingly tough field of Pro Mod teams in the Mid-West series. Longtime MWDRS competitors like Haney will have to contend with a number of high-level teams joining the series this season. 
 
“There's a lot of newcomers coming. Now we're really going to have to be good,” Haney said. “This series has really grown into something big, and it's phenomenal. This will be the most competitive season this series has ever seen. Everybody's stepped up their game and gotten smarter. Everybody's had time to work on their programs and make things better. The competition is unbelievable.”
 
In addition to getting back on track, Haney is looking forward to catching up with the fans at the Xtreme Texas Nationals and all season long. 
 
“I can't thank the fans enough for making me what I am today,” said Haney, who also mentioned supporters like Summit Racing Equipment, Lucas Oil, and Strange Engineering. “Keith Haney Racing is what it is because of all the great fans that believe in us.”
 
Pro Mod qualifying is set to begin Friday at 6 p.m., with final qualifying on Saturday at 11 a.m. followed by eliminations at 4 p.m. Fans can tune in to the official MAVTV Plus event livestream at www.MAVTVPlus.com. 
 
 
ABOUT KEITH HANEY RACING
Based in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Keith Haney Racing (www.keithhaneyracing.com) competes in the Summit Mid-West Drag Racing Series (MWDRS) presented by J&A Service, select NHRA, PDRA and NMCA races and one-off special events. Keith Haney Racing appreciates the support of Summit Racing Equipment, Lucas Oil, Strange Engineering, Pat Musi Racing Engines, Jerry Bickel Race Cars, Kryptonite Kustomz, RacingJunk.com, MoTeC Systems USA, Switzer Dynamics, Menscer Motorsports, OkAutosDirect.com, Race Star Wheels, Stroud Safety, Total Seal Piston Rings, M&M Transmission, Precision Racing Suspension, Tulsa Raceway Park, Callies and UEM Pistons.

Keith Haney to Unveil ‘America - Lady Liberty’ Blown Pro Mod Camaro

 

Keith Haney to Unveil ‘America - Lady Liberty’ Blown Pro Mod Camaro    TULSA, Okla. (March 14, 2022) – Doorslammer racing veteran Keith Haney has added yet another eye-catching hot rod to the list of Keith Haney Racing entries over the years, as he plans to unveil his screw-blown “America - Lady Liberty” ’16 Camaro during the Summit Racing Equipment Mid-West Drag Racing Series (MWDRS) presented by J&A Service season opener, March 18-19 at Xtreme Raceway Park in Ferris, Texas.    “Lady Liberty” started life as “Enigma,” Haney’s record-setting, nitrous-fed Radial vs. the World entry that he debuted at Lights Out 7 in February 2016. “Enigma” made waves in the radial racing scene with Haney and Brandon Pesz sharing driving duties. Street Outlaws star “Daddy Dave” Comstock also made some passes in Enigma. The car even carried Haney to the MWDRS Radial vs. the World championship in 2017, the same year Haney also won the Pro Mod title.    “I came out with Enigma and went faster than anyone else had ever been on a set of 315 radials,” Haney said. “I wasn't even supposed to qualify. It's been in viral videos with millions of views. This car actually made Keith Haney. Enigma made Keith Haney when we were running Radial vs. the World at Donald Long's races, when I had my big rivalry with Stevie ‘Fast’ Jackson and I beat him in my very first grudge race. This car has such a rich history, and it’s exciting to build on that history now as ‘America - Lady Liberty.”   The new patriotic wrap and car name were inspired in part by a similar wrap that Haney ran when he made his NHRA Pro Mod debut with Rickie Smith Racing in 2018. With a red, white, and blue theme, the wrap celebrated Summit Racing Equipment’s 50th anniversary. The new look generated rave reviews from fans, so Haney and his team called on longtime partner Kryptonite Kustomz to design a similar look for “Lady Liberty.”   “What better time to bring out a car like this than right now? I'm all about America,” Haney said. “My whole team – Dale Hancock, Shane Goodnight, Steve Cooks, “Lil'" Bobby Savedra – all had a part in how the car was going to look. I can’t thank my amazing wife Misty Haney and my family enough for supporting me. We’re excited for everyone to see the car at the Xtreme Nationals next weekend.”   While Haney has driven nitrous-fed cars for most of his racing career, he’s looking forward to adding a supercharged car to the mix. “Lady Liberty” features a “good old-fashioned Hemi” topped with a PSI screw-type supercharger with FuelTech mechanical fuel injection and an M&M Transmission.    “Everybody says I hate any other combination but nitrous, but that's not true,” Haney laughed. “Now nobody can say that I'm partial to any combination because I own a blown car now too. This car is going to be a force to be reckoned with, no different than the Black Mamba is.”   Haney’s “Black Mamba,” a Musi 959-powered ’19 Camaro, will continue to serve as his primary weapon of choice in the Stroud Safety Pro Mod division.    “I'm still going to continue to drive my Black Mamba,” Haney said. “As for Lady Liberty, I'll lease it out and/or drive it at some events where I don't want to drive my nitrous car at.”   Haney was quick to point out that a host of friends and supporters came together to help turn his vision for “America - Lady Liberty” into a reality.    “There's a lot of people behind the scenes who helped me get this car together,” Haney said. “I really need to thank Todd Martin and his team at Lethal Acceleration for everything they did, as well as Kryptonite Kustomz, Summit Racing Equipment, Strange Engineering, Lucas Oil, and all my other sponsors who are supporting ‘Lady Liberty.’”   Fans can check out “America - Lady Liberty” in person at the Keith Haney Racing pit area during the Summit Racing Equipment Mid-West Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service Xtreme Nationals, March 18-19 at Xtreme Raceway Park.    ABOUT KEITH HANEY RACING Based in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Keith Haney Racing (www.keithhaneyracing.com) competes in the Summit Mid-West Drag Racing Series (MWDRS) presented by J&A Service, select NHRA, PDRA and NMCA races and one-off special events. Keith Haney Racing appreciates the support of Summit Racing Equipment, Lucas Oil, Strange Engineering, Pat Musi Racing Engines, Jerry Bickel Race Cars, Kryptonite Kustomz, RacingJunk.com, MoTeC Systems USA, Switzer Dynamics, Menscer Motorsports, OkAutosDirect.com, Race Star Wheels, Stroud Safety, Total Seal Piston Rings, M&M Transmission, Precision Racing Suspension, Tulsa Raceway Park, Callies and UEM Pistons.

 

Pro Mod’s Keith Haney Looks to Close Summit Racing Equipment Mid-West Drag Racing Series Season in Style in Texas

Pro Mod’s Keith Haney Looks to Close 2021 Summit Racing Equipment Mid-West Drag Racing Series Season in Style in Texas
 FERRIS, Texas (Oct. 20, 2021) –

 

After a tremendous second half of the season, Keith Haney has a chance to put one final exclamation point on his incredible finish to the 2021 season in the Summit Racing Equipment Mid-West Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service.After picking up an impressive Pro Mod victory at the second race of the Osage Hotel Casino Throwdown in T-Town After a tremendous second half of the season, Keith Haney has a chance to put one final exclamation point on his incredible finish to the 2021 season in the Summit Racing Equipment Mid-West Drag Racing Series presented by J&A Service.After picking up an impressive Pro Mod victory at the second race of the Osage Hotel Casino Throwdown in T-Town in Tulsa, Haney can end the year with back-to-back wins at this weekend’s MWDRS Xtreme Texas World Finals at Xtreme Raceway Park in Ferris, Texas.

 

Haney has put together three final round appearances, including one win, and a semifinal showing since August in his nitrous-powered “Black Mamba” Camaro, and the veteran remains in championship contention as well. It’s an outside shot, as he sits 94 points behind Joey Oksas heading into the last race, but even having a chance is a massive victory for Haney and a tribute to the team’s performance over the last two months.

 

“It would be hard for me to win it, but it could happen,” Haney said. “I feel like our preparation at our shop has made a huge difference. The last four races, we’ve been dominant. It’s been great and we’re coming to Texas with the goal of qualifying No. 1 and winning from the No. 1 spot again.”

 

That’s exactly what happened to close out the double-race weekend in Tulsa, qualifying No. 1 and putting together a run of 3.671-seconds at 207.37 mph in his Jerry Bickel Race Cars Camaro backed by Summit Racing Equipment.

 

It took that kind of run and a solid reaction time for Haney to get the win, a nod to the standout competition in the Pro Mod class in the Mid-West Drag Racing Series. The nitrous power from his Pat Musi Racing Engines-powered Camaro has been impressive, and the tough competition also seems to bring out the best in Haney.

 

“That’s how it is with this series. There’s just unbelievable side-by-side racing,” Haney said. “I knew in that final round I wasn’t going to mess up and we were on a mission that weekend. It’s tough to win against these guys and the competition is so tough, but we’ve had a good run and hopefully, we can keep it going.”

 

It was Haney’s first win in the MWDRS since 2018 and now he has a huge opportunity to really end his year with momentum.

 

Two straight wins and four final round showings over the last five races would be a remarkable finish and give Haney another huge boost going into the off-season. It’s taken a total team effort to this point and Brandon Switzer has been nearly flawless as the tuner. Combined, it’s led to the most successful run in Haney’s career and he’s determined to try to finish it off with a victory, which would be a fitting thanks for the outstanding support he’s received this season.

 

“It would be wonderful to finish off the year with a win,” Haney said. “My wife, Misty, and my family, and all these crew guys, they all spend a lot of time preparing for a race. But when you’ve got a great family backbone and a great crew, it makes a huge difference.

 

“I would love to win it for all of them. They’ve all devoted themselves for years to this team and I appreciate every one of them. Getting a win for them to close out the season would be great.”

 

The first two rounds of qualifying take place at 6 and 8 p.m. on Friday, with the final round of qualifying starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday. The first round of eliminations is slated for 4 p.m. on Saturday at Xtreme Raceway Park

ABOUT KEITH HANEY RACING .

Based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Keith Haney Racing (www.keithhaneyracing.com) competes in the Summit Mid-West Drag Racing Series (MWDRS) presented by J&A Service, select NHRA, PDRA and NMCA races and one-off special events. Keith Haney Racing appreciates the support of Summit Racing Equipment, Lucas Oil, Strange Engineering, Pat Musi Racing Engines, Jerry Bickel Race Cars, Kryptonite Kustomz, RacingJunk.com, Total Seal, MoTeC Systems USA, Switzer Dynamics, Menscer Motorsports, OkAutosDirect.com, Race Star Wheels, Stroud Safety, Precision Racing Suspension, Tulsa Raceway Park, Callies and UEM Pistons.