Take a look at this, Murder Nova Sets Impressive Record at Flying H Pro Mod Race: Blue Camaro #1!
The line between Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings and professional ProMod racing just got a whole lot thinner. In an electrifying weekend at the Flying H Dragstrip, Murder Nova delivered a run that fans and racers alike will be talking about for months.
With brutal weather, challenging track conditions, and a packed lineup of top-tier racers, Shaun “Murder Nova” Ellington laid down a 3.65-second pass at 218 MPH, proving his twin-turbo setup thrives when others struggle. But he wasn’t the only NPK driver turning heads…
Murder Nova Crushes the Conditions with 3.65 at 218 MPH
The Missouri air was thick and unforgiving—3,300 ft density altitude and 122 grains of water made it some of the worst racing air possible. For most racers, it was a tuning nightmare.
But Murder Nova’s twin-turbo Camaro came alive, using the poor conditions to his advantage. Turbos perform well in dense, humid air where blower cars tend to fade, and Shaun’s team nailed the tune. His pass not only topped the qualifying charts—it carved his name into ProMod territory.
Kye Kelley Fires Back – 3.69 at 201 MPH
While Murder Nova stole the headlines, Kye Kelley made a bold statement of his own. Known for his no-prep style and raw street power, Kai brought his familiar combo into ProMod territory—and ran a 3.69 at 201 MPH.
What makes it special? His car still looks like a real street car, not a wind-tunnel-optimized ProMod missile. In a class filled with sleek carbon fiber machines, Kai showed that grit, heart, and horsepower can still dominate.
Clay Cole Shows the Power Is There
Another NPK standout, Clay Cole, ran a 3.77 at 203 MPH with his 140mm ProCharger setup. While the elapsed time was a bit off pace, the trap speed tells the real story—the horsepower is there, and once the setup clicks, Klay could easily dip into the 3.60s.
His performance in bad air is a promising sign of what’s coming next.
Other Standout Performances: Mills and Roberts Join the Fight
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Cali Mills threw down a smooth 3.67 at 202 MPH
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Robin Roberts followed closely with 3.68 at 203 MPH
Both delivered strong numbers that confirm the NPK world is stepping up in the ProMod arena.
Twin Turbos Rule in Bad Air – Why This Weekend Mattered
In perfect conditions, screw blowers often lead. But in tough air, twin turbos dominate—and this weekend proved it. The rules try to balance the combinations, but weather always plays a wild card. As density altitude rises, superchargers struggle to breathe—while turbos just keep spooling.
This event showcased how smart tuning, teamwork, and power management can beat raw design advantage.
NPK vs. ProMod: The Battle Fans Love
Let’s face it—ProMods are purpose-built, carbon fiber warriors. They’re engineered to win at all costs. But NPK cars like Kai’s and Clay’s still carry the DNA of street machines—muscle, attitude, and a touch of chaos.
Fans are drawn to that. And when those cars roll into ProMod events and hold their own? That’s the kind of underdog story that keeps people cheering.
The Road Ahead: Who Will Take the Top Spot?
Murder Nova may have taken the top qualifying position, but this weekend is far from over. The second round of qualifying could flip everything upside down.
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Will Murder Nova maintain the lead?
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Can Kye Kelley break deeper into the 3.60s?
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Will Clay Cole dial it in and surprise the field?
One thing’s for sure: the ProMod world will never look at NPK racers the same way again.
