Throughout the course of a racing season, Funny Car Chaos, Nitro Chaos and Fuel Altered Chaos see various types of racing vehicles from the old to new with a myriad of combinations. For all those teams racing in Chaos, having an official fabrication source to go to for all their needs to make race day is a great asset. For the third year in a row, McKinney Corp. will continue its partnership as the official fabrication source of the Chaos brand and its three series while also retaining the title sponsorship of the Nitro Chaos “A” Field competition.
Murf McKinney, a former Funny Car racer himself, who established McKinney Corp. in 1981 building Funny Cars believes for the Chaos racer, McKinney Corp. is a “one stop shop.” At McKinney Corp., a customer can order a custom item as small as a tab for their own chassis build or an entire new chassis with all the modern amenities ready to race. There are several examples of Chaos racers using McKinney Corp. products in planned competition in 2025.
“We’re looking for the do-it-yourselfer, the guy who does modifications himself, ”Mr. McKinney said. “We’ve got all the hardware to do the job.”
An example of a do-it-yourselfer is Ken Singleton. Singleton captured three Funny Car Chaos Championships in a row as a driver while also earning his first FCC championship as a tuner in 2024 with Shayne Lawson driving the Man ’O War II Funny Car, which is a McKinney chassis. Ken is currently building a new car for a first-time FCC competitor, which will be decked out with components from McKinney Corp., such as fuel tanks, oil tanks, seat pans, and more upon completion.
Another new ride that is ready for all the Chaos racing available in 2025 is with Chuck Loftin Performance. Chuck Loftin had many issues in 2023 with his Nitro Psycho Funny Car. Often consulting with Murf McKinney on adjustments, the car that he was competing with was unresponsive to changes or would respond in a way that wasn’t normal to a well-built chassis. Chuck decided, “Well, let’s just build a new car!” The Texas diesel mechanic will be rolling into 2025 with a new chassis tailored to him, along with a renovated Trans Am flopper body. Chuck is the best prepared he has ever been to compete at a high level in Chaos this season as he is equipped for both Funny Car and Fuel Altered trims.
The McKinney Corp. brand is one that, through Chaos, has been showcased well beyond just marketing. Within Chaos competition, there are many McKinney Corp. cars that showcase the dependability and excellence of a Murf-built car. Colin Thomas, with his “Twisted Sister” Mustang Funny Car, campaigns a chassis that was originally built in 1989 for the late great Roland Leong. You also have the “Made in America” team of Tom Furches, the 2023 Funny Car Chaos Champion, with a chassis dating back to the early 1990s. Even the most recent champion in FCC, Shayne Lawson, pilots a McKinney chassis that was originally built for Jay Payne around 2016. If it’s old, or if it’s new, a McKinney component or chassis will stand the test of time even in the highly competitive ranks of Chaos.
Murf McKinney and his McKinney Corp. have been at the forefront of the industry for what will be 45 years in 2026. During that time, many brands in drag racing have come and gone, all the while seeking marketing partners for their endeavors. When asked if the Chaos brand has delivered on its return on investment, McKinney Corp. founder Murf Mckinney responded with an emphatic “yes!” The partnership with Chaos is deeper for Murf than just a matter of business. “The thing that stands out is that people came with their families to go racing, it wasn’t a lot of fly-in people,” McKinney reminisced of his visit to Chaos In The Cornfield at Eddyville Raceway Park which was a combined Funny Car Chaos and Nitro Chaos event. “It just appeared to me that Chris [Graves – series owner and promoter] really was trying to interact with the spectator, like when they warmed up the cars down-the-line instead of just one car randomly warming up here or there.”
For the racers and teams in Chaos, with McKinney Corp. as the Official Fabrication Source, they have the go-to place for all their component and chassis needs. As Chaos continues to grow, McKinney Corp. is pleased to be associated with a grass-roots effort that is passionate concerning the sport of drag racing in every facet from the stands to the action on the strip. The motorsports division is ready to assist with your needs from front to back, including body and tin mounting, roll cage adjustments, steering and rear-end alignment, and all the things you will need to get on the track and safely compete at your peak performance.
This story was originally published on March 25, 2025. 
