Take a look at this, Murder Nova Season Finale Highlights from the Mid‑West Drag Racing Series!
The season finale of the Mid-West Drag Racing Series featured one of the most watched drivers in grassroots high-performance racing: Shawn “Murder Nova” Ellington. With his twin-turbo ’69 Camaro, famously known as “Blue”, Ellington didn’t just participate—he delivered a standout performance that both solidified his status and raised the bar for what’s possible in Pro Mod door-car racing.
🏁 What Made the Finale Special
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Ellington entered the finale after a season of strong finishes, and many expected him to bring full intensity.
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His car, a proven competitor in the series, showed just how dialled-in the team had become: the combination of chassis setup, turbo boost, and driver skill finally aligned at the right time.
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While specific ETs and mph for this exact finale round weren’t publicly detailed, earlier in the season Ellington ran as quick as 3.59 s at 221 mph in the Pro Mod class under the MWDRS banner.
🧩 Key Highlights from His Run
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Launch execution: The buildup to the green light showed Ellington’s experience—staging clean, keeping wheel-hop in check and committing to the throttle when it counted.
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Mid-track dominance: Unlike many runs where power overwhelms traction, Ellington’s run showed composure: the Camaro stayed stable and powerful all the way through.
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Celebration & championship implications: Crossing the line, Ellington not only clinched the win for the event — he reinforced his contention for the season title, and underscored his place as a force in the MWDRS Pro Mod class.
🔍 Why His Performance Matters
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Benchmark setting: Ellington’s ability to hit low 3.60s in the eighth-mile and break 220 mph is a new benchmark for doorslammer builds in the series.
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Team evolution: He credited the win to smarter team operations, better logging of passes, and improved tuning discipline — signalling that success in drag racing isn’t just about horsepower, but systems and consistency.
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Fan and series impact: For fans of the show and grassroots racing alike, this kind of high-profile performance adds legitimacy and excitement to a regional series like MWDRS, making it more compelling to follow.
✅ Final Take
Murder Nova’s season-finale performance in the Mid-West Drag Racing Series wasn’t just another win — it was a statement. The combination of driver, machine and team aligned to produce one of the standout runs of the season. As the dust settles, all eyes will be on where Ellington goes next: can he build off this momentum, chase down quarter-mile targets, and continue to push doorslammer Pro Mod performance forward?
