The 2025 Spring Throwdown at Osage Casino & Hotel Tulsa Raceway Park marked a significant weekend in the Mid-West Drag Racing Series. The Wells and Pennington families captured five of the seven class victories, highlighting their dominance in the competition.
The Penningtons secured wins in Top Dragster and both Junior classes. The Wells family shone in Pro Mod and Top Sportsman, with 16-year-old Tyler Wells achieving a remarkable debut by winning in his first major race.
Aaron Wells raced his newly painted “Bullitt” Mustang to victory in Pro Mod. He overcame mechanical issues and bested Ron Muenks and Jacob McNeal, finishing the finals with a time of 3.619 seconds.
In Pro Mod Slammers, Ray Martin drove Jim Whiteley’s Camaro to victory over Robert Costa, who red-lit in the final. Martin clocked a time of 3.668 seconds.
Ron Muenks qualified fastest in Pro Mod with a time of 3.662 seconds. Todd Martin made his debut racing a new Mustang, qualifying eighth with a time of 3.698 seconds.
Keith Haney squeezed in a qualifying run for the Black Mamba before attending his daughter’s graduation, finishing second. The event also saw Jacob McNeal reach the finals from Alaska, facing issues that ended his run prematurely.
In a landmark moment, Tyler Wells claimed his first big car victory in Top Sportsman. The 16-year-old, licensed to compete just recently, triumphed over Todd Stallbaumer, drawing cheers from the crowd.
Keith Youngblood won the Top Dragster class after defeating Kati Laughter. The Pennington family watched proudly as their car celebrated the victory.
Jim Whiteley achieved the quickest run of the weekend in Funny Car, winning against defending champion Steven Macklyn with a time of 3.608 seconds. Whiteley also secured the number one qualifier spot with a time of 3.622 seconds.
Dave Pierce continued to demonstrate his skill in Pro 4.20, winning with a reaction time of .005 seconds against Case Hudelson. Pierce remains a formidable force in the 2025 season.
The Pennington family completed a clean sweep in the Junior classes, with Karlee Brundidge winning Race Star Wheels Pro Juniors and Jovee Brundidge taking Zimmerman Sportsman Juniors. Kenzie Wells also earned recognition with two round wins in Pro Juniors.
In the No Time 28 category, Lance Knigge captured the win, but Roy Allen’s impressive driving stole the show after he avoided a serious crash following a mechanical failure. Allen’s quick reflexes showcased exceptional car control amidst chaotic conditions.
