Midwest Drag Racing Series regular and Pro Modified veteran has a new Larry Jeffers-built Pro Modified for 2024. This season marks his 24th in the volatile doorslammer division, and has been a player in MWDRS since its formation.
Martin, also co-owner of Tulsa Raceway Park, comes to doorslammers following a long history of drag racing motorcycles, which he stepped away from in 2000. The new car arrives just in time as his previous Mustang was sold to a group of owners from Finland, who plan to race the car in Europe this season.
Sponsorship for Martin’s Lethal Threat Racing comes from Martin’s long-time friend Clay Holmboe and the Oklahoma-based Ellis Manufacturing, a leader in construction materials.
“We are so glad to be on board with Todd and have his Pro Mod in our booth in Vegas,” Holmboe said. “Todd is a good buddy, and it just makes sense for both of us. Anything we can do to get the Ellis name out there and further Todd’s racing is a win for both of us.”
Along with the partnership with Ellis Manufacturing, the Lethal Threat Pro Mod will be on display at the World of Concrete Show in Las Vegas January 22-25, 2024.
“We are very excited to partner together after a long friendship with Clay and Luke at Ellis Manufacturing,” Martin added. “I’ve known these guys a long time, playing golf and poker almost every week. Billy Chase will be driving the rig out West to display the car, and we are excited about the unveil.”
The new Lethal Threat Pro Mod is a 2023 Mustang built by Larry Jeffers Race Cars with a 526CI PJS Racing powerplant. The Mustang sports a FuelTech EFI fuel system with a PSI Supercharger and a 3-speed Lenco Transmission.
“Special thanks to LJRC, Brandon and Cole Pesz of PJS Racing Engines, FuelTech and, of course, my crew Billy Chase, Tim Loyd, Jessica Riggs, my core team”, Martin said. “With these major players, we have a great chance to win.”
Martin’s new Pro Mod will make its competition debut at the season-opener of the Mid-West Pro Mod Series on March 14-16, 2024, at Xtreme Raceway Park is in Ferris, Texas, just outside of Dallas.
