Take a look at this, Murder Nova Preparing for the Snowbird Nationals & Winter Series!
Murder Nova — known in the street and no-prep world for his fearless driving and championship-level performance — is shifting gears. The announcement that he’ll enter the Pro Mod class for the Drag Illustrated Winter Series (which includes the Snowbird Outlaw Nationals as its opener) signals a major move.
His goal: show the small-tire / no-prep world that he can play at the top level in Pro Mod, and do it at one of the biggest winter events in Florida.
What He’s Bringing & What He’s Up Against
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The build: Murder Nova will compete in a ’69 Camaro owned by Keith Haney and crew, featuring a ProLine hemi and twin turbos.
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The target events: The Snowbird Outlaw Nationals at Bradenton Motorsports Park and the wider Winter Series culminating in the World Series of Pro Mod.
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The challenge: Going up against seasoned Pro Mod vehicles and drivers means Murder Nova must adapt his driving style, team prep and setup strategy.
Why This Move Matters
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Cross-discipline legitimacy: Coming from a no-prep street background, Murder Nova entering Pro Mod shows he wants to be taken seriously in the “big leagues.”
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Fan interest: For followers of the Street Outlaws ecosystem, this shift adds storyline — old rivalries, new format, fresh beginnings.
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Series momentum: His presence raises the stakes of the Winter Series, increasing media, sponsor and fan interest. The storylines mentioned by series previews include “Street Outlaw effect.”
Key Prep Areas He’s Focusing On
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Testing & validation – The team plans to test thoroughly before the major events, rather than show up cold.
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Chassis / setup adaptation – Pro Mod demands high precision: suspension travel, turbo management, weight/balance.
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Track familiarity – Bradenton’s surface and winter-series conditions differ from typical no-prep strips; getting comfortable early matters.
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Driver mindset shift – While no-prep racing has its own demands, Pro Mod is more standardized, consistent, and unforgiving. The run must be clean every round.
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Media & sponsor readiness – With the move comes enhanced expectation. Performance, story-line, and consistency will weigh heavier.
What to Watch At the Event
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First pass launch: How does the Camaro react? Does Murder Nova hook clean, or will there be early jitters?
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Consistency across rounds: Pro Mod isn’t just about blistering ETs — it’s about staying on it through Qualifying and ladder.
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Interaction with other heavy hitters: Will his presence alter the bracket, strategy or competitor mindset?
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Social’s reaction: Expect footage of teaser builds, crew behind the scenes, and driver interviews. This is content gold.
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Results impact: Even if he doesn’t walk away with the win, a strong showing will shift perceptions in the community.
Final Word
Murder Nova’s push into the Winter Series and Snowbird Nationals marks more than just a new car moment. It’s a transition — from TV-street-race legend into full-blown professional contender.
If this launch goes well, it could redefine not just his career, but how the no-prep / Pro Mod crossover works going forward.
And if it falters, the stakes will still be high — because expectations are now on him.
Either way: watch this space.
