Stroud Safety continues to cement its place as the industry leader in racer protection, delivering exceptional performance during the 2024 season. This year, numerous champions across a range of series relied on Stroud Safety products to ensure their success both on and off the track. With a commitment to innovation and unmatched reliability, Stroud Safety has proven to be the trusted choice for racers at all levels.
“It’s the strength of the brand coming back,” said Stroud Safety’s owner Tommy Cunningham. “We’ve spent a lot of our focus growing the brand over the last few years, and now, we’re seeing more and more people realize that we’re racers too and that we can relate to all of the different aspects of the sport. They’re more conscious of that, especially when it comes from a safety standpoint.”
These drivers’ championship performances demonstrate the trust racers have in Stroud Safety’s products, whether it’s the chutes that bring them safely to a stop or the window nets that protect them in high-pressure situations.
Champions Protected by Stroud Safety
Mid-West Drag Racing Series (MWDRS)
- Mark Micke – Pro Mod champion
- Steve Macklyn – Top Alcohol Funny Car champion
- Dave Pierce – Pro 4.20 champion
- Tyler Wells – Pro Jr. champion
Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA)
- Fredy Scriba – Pro Nitrous champion
- Ethan Steding – Pro Street champion
- Chris Powers – Extreme Pro Stock champion
- Dan Whetstine – Super Street champion
- Kyle Harris – Elite Top Dragster champion
- James Beattie III – Top Jr. Dragster champion
National Hot Rod Association (NHRA)
- Cody Webber – Top Dragster
- Allen Firestone – Top Sportsman
NMCA/NMRA
- Jason Dietsch – Super Car
- Mike Winters – Street Warrior
- Damien Stephens – Factory Stock
- James Meredith – Street Bandit 10.10
“Our goal was to be the official safety partner of every professional organization out there,” Cunningham continued. “In 2024, we worked with every major organization, from the MWDRS and the PDRA and even the Drag Illustrated Winter Series.”
John Gentry, Stroud Safety Sales Manager, emphasized the company’s dedicated approach to testing and product development.
“We test all of our own products. You can choose any brand out there, but our goal is to make sure drivers know they can rely on our products to stop their cars and save their lives,” Gentry said. “Our product testing happens every weekend at the track, whether through our customers or from our own team.”
This dedication to safety and performance ensures that Stroud Safety products not only meet but exceed expectations. Racers like MWDRS Pro Mod champ Mark Micke know that when they push their cars to the limit, Stroud Safety will be there to protect them.
“Stroud has been a huge part of our success over the years,” Micke said. “They are the only people I trust with the safety components on our race cars. Tommy, John and all the people at Stroud go above and beyond to keep me safe in the race car.”
As the 2024 season draws to a close, Stroud Safety celebrates its role in supporting championship-winning teams and drivers. From Pro Mod to Top Alcohol Funny Car and beyond, the company’s dedication to innovation and racer protection remains unmatched.
To check out Stroud Safety’s complete catalog and for more information, visit www.StroudSafety.com or call 405-632-2022.
This story was originally published on February 3, 2025. 
