The Mid-West Drag Racing Series (MWDRS) has announced a schedule adjustment for its upcoming event at US 131 Motorsports Park in Martin, Michigan, along with added prize money across several classes. The move comes as part of the series’ effort to support both the track and the inaugural NHRA Great Lakes Nationals scheduled there in September.
“It is clear that our MWDRS Racers, along with competitors from many other series, have a genuine affection for the Martin, Michigan track,” said MWDRS founder Keith Haney. “We are proud to announce our support for both US 131 and the NHRA, specifically regarding the NHRA’s September race at the venue.”
To help build momentum around that event, MWDRS has elected to shift its US 131 race weekend to July 31–August 1. Haney noted that the schedule change is intended to benefit both organizations.
“We feel that by adjusting our schedule July 31st – August 1st, both organizations will ultimately benefit,” Haney said.
As part of the continued collaboration with US 131 Motorsports Park and the Peterson family, MWDRS also announced additional purse money for racers across multiple categories. Thanks to US 131, bonuses include:
- Pro Mod Slammers: $2,000 added
- Top Sportsman: $1,000 added
- Top Dragster: $1,000 added
MWDRS is also contributing to the purse structure, with an extra $250 going to both the Pro Jr. Dragster and Sportsman Jr. Dragster classes.
Haney emphasized the series’ longstanding relationship with the Peterson family and the track’s Northern Nationals tradition.
“We are thrilled to continue our strong relationship with the Peterson Family and the tradition of their Northern Nationals,” he said. “While we have not hosted a race in July or August for the past three years, we have elected to move our race in order to support our friends and the track, building excitement around the NHRA event.”
The Michigan stop has become one of the most anticipated on the MWDRS calendar, drawing passionate local and regional fan support alongside deep racer participation. The added purse and cooperative scheduling are designed to continue strengthening that footprint while supporting the broader drag racing community.
More information about the Mid-West Drag Racing Series season schedule and class purse structure can be found at www.MidWestDragRacingSeries.com.
This story was originally published on December 29, 2025. 
