A key element will return in 2024 to the Midwest Drag Racing Series.

J&A Services has renewed as the Alcohol Funny Car series sponsor, and with this commitment comes a revamped format, including more prize money for its competitors.  Additionally the event entry fee has been reduced to $500, which includes car, driver, four crewmembers, pit cart, and pit vehicle.

This commitment was a significant off-season topic of conversation between series founder Keither Haney and J&A Service owners Jim & Annie Whiteley.

“A big benefit to racing with the MWDRS is being able to arrive Friday and be home by Sunday.," said MWDRS Event Director Ellen Eschenbacher. "That cuts down on travel expenses as far hotels as well as a lot of our guys have other jobs and families. These racers are all business owners and have to be able to focus on their companies in order to enjoy racing."

FloRacing will continue to stream all of the MWDRS events. 

The first MWDRS event of the 2024 season kicks off in Ferris, Texas at Xtreme Raceway Park March 15-16, 2024. 

J&A Service Funny Car Payouts for 2024:
Payouts: (8 car field)
Winner $7,500 (no Change)
Runner-Up $3,000 (no Change)
Semis $1,500 (no Change)
1st round losers $500
#1 Qualifier $1,000 now $500
Total Purse $16,000
 
NOTE: In the event that an event has  13 cars, MWDRS reserves the right to make it a 16-car field and will adjust the payout as necessary.

Championship Payouts 2024:
1st Place $10,000
2nd Place $8,000
3rd place $4,000
4th place $2,000
5th place $1,000

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