2023 MWDRS at Thunder Valley Raceway

Event Preview: Mid-West Drag Racing Series Thunder in the Valley

Event Preview: Mid-West Drag Racing Series Thunder in the Valley

The MWDRS Thunder in the Valley race takes over Thunder Valley Raceway Park in Lexington, Oklahoma, on June 2-3, 2023 with more than $27,000 in payouts.

May 26, 2023 by Ainsley Jacobs
Event Preview: Mid-West Drag Racing Series Thunder in the Valley

The Mid-West Drag Racing Series Thunder in the Valley race will take over Oklahoma’s premier drag strip, Thunder Valley Raceway Park, located just south of Oklahoma City in Lexington, Oklahoma, on June 2-3, 2023. With more than $27,000 ready and waiting to be paid out to winners across nine classes, spectators will get to see some of the quickest and fastest passes in the track’s recent history right as they happen.

Headlining the show is the thrilling big tire Pro Modified category featuring wild 3,000+ horsepower doorslammer monsters fighting it out for the $10,000-to-win purse with a 16-car field. Additionally, fan-favorite Funny Cars are on the bill every driver will be going all out in hopes of scoring the $7,500 pay day. Additional categories, such as Top Sportsman and Top Dragster, are paying $3,000 to the last man or woman standing, while Super Pro, Footbrake, Sportsman Footbrake, and two Jr. Dragster classes let everyone get in on the action and have a chance at earning a piece of the prize.

Racing begins at 5:00 PM on Friday and resumes again on Saturday at 10:00 AM. Great conditions are expected and, coupled with an iconic location in the heart of America’s drag racing country, the race is shaping up to be one of the biggest of the MWDRS season.

The Mid-West Drag Racing Series Thunder in the Valley will be shown live RIGHT HERE from Thunder Valley Raceway Park on June 2-3.

Official Event Name: Mid-West Drag Racing Series Thunder in the Valley

Event Dates: June 2-3, 2023

City: Lexington, OK

Track Name: Thunder Valley Raceway Park

Track Website: https://www.ThunderValleyRacewayPark.com/

Track Phone Number: (405) 474-5620

Tickets: At the gate or https://www.stubwire.com/event/thunderinthevalley/thundervalleyraceway/lexington/29283/  

Prices:
General Admission, Friday: $20
General Admission, Saturday: $20
General Admission, 2-Day: $40

Event Pages: https://www.thundervalleyracewaypark.com/events/thunder-in-the-valley

Live Stream: 

Watch the Mid-West Drag Racing Series Thunder in the Valley race on FloRacing. SIGN UP HERE.

On Your TV: Now Available on Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast & Apple TV

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On The Go: Download the FloSports app on iOS or Android

Live Stream Schedule:

Friday LIVE at 5:00 PM CDT

Saturday LIVE at 10:00 AM CDT

Classes Being Contested:

  • Pro Mod
  • Top Sportsman
  • Top Dragster
  • Funny Cars
  • Super Pro
  • Footbrake
  • Sportsman Footbrake
  • Jr. Dragster Pro
  • Jr. Dragster Sportsman

Schedule (All Times Central CDT)

Friday, June 2

4:00 PM Gates Open

5:00 PM Racing Begins

Saturday, June 3

8:30 AM Gates Open

10:00 AM Racing Begins