About
Harley Hollan
President
Born and raised in Amarillo, Harley Hollan has always had a passion for racing. At just 16, he took a leap into the racing world by purchasing his first micro-sprint car, igniting a lifelong journey in motorsports.
His dedication and talent led him and his wife, Frannie, to move to Tulsa, he admired the talented drivers at Rujo Speedway, now known as Port City, and the renowned Tulsa Shootout. As a proud third-generation racer, Harley has made his mark on the track, winning multiple track championships along with several regional and state titles with the NMMA. As of the close to 2024, Harley has won three national championships in the Outlaw division.
In addition to his racing achievements, Harley is a successful businessman and entrepreneur, owning multiple companies. He is committed to giving back to the racing community by supporting up-and-coming racers and helping them navigate the challenges of the sport.
Family is at the heart of Harley’s racing legacy, as he has passed down his love for the sport to his two daughters, Haley and Holley, both of whom have also taken to the racetrack.
With a career that spans decades, Harley Hollan continues to inspire others in the racing community, proving that passion, perseverance, and a spirit of mentorship can lead to remarkable success.
Holley Hollan
Vice-President
My love for racing started at a young age at the race track with my family supporting my Dad. At age 5 I became a 4th generation racer and made my first laps in a Junior Sprint at Port City Raceway. At age 15 whenever my parents purchased Driven Midwest, I moved myself to online school and went all in with my racing career. I raced every night that I could, worked on my cars, and customers’ cars, and packaged orders at Driven Midwest throughout the week. I was lucky enough to be a part of the Toyota Racing Development program from age 16-18 where I raced midgets full-time for Keith Kunz Motorsports and went on to race in the ARCA West Series with Bill McAnally Racing. At age 19, I moved home from Charlotte to help take Driven Midwest to the new heights that I had envisioned for the company. As my roles have changed in the industry from being a driver to now being the Vice President at Driven Midwest, I have found a new, burning passion to help families enjoy weekends at the track together, contribute to kids living out their dreams, and support the next generation of racers
Brent Mercer
Brent Mercer started with Driven Performance Midwest in January 2024 and brings a lifetime of racing knowledge with him. Being a 2nd generation racer, Brent has been in and around race tracks his entire life. His father, Tom Mercer, owned 100” champ dirt cars and sprint cars, with a 100” super modified being his first which gave birth to the family number: 42. His childhood was spent at racetracks around the country but primarily at State Fair Speedway in Oklahoma City where they were a part of 3 track championships in the early 90s to 2005.
Racing was always a family affair, a tradition, and passion he passed down to his sons, the youngest of which still drives today. In 2010, Brent’s younger son, Grady, began running Outlaw Go-karts. In 2011 he ran both go-karts and Jr Sprints before graduating to Micros in 2013/2014 when they brought the 2nd D1 to the state of Oklahoma. Together with D1, they won some of the most prestigious races in Oklahoma and surrounding states, including the Mini Sprint Nationals, Red Dirt Nationals, The Donnie Ray Crawford Memorial, The Pete Frazier Memorial, The Show Me Showdown, and the coveted Golden Driller at the Tulsa Shootout in 2017. In 2021, they entered the 360 sprint car world, which they continue to run today, but still jump into a non-wing D1 when they can. They continue to don the #42 to this day.
Brent has been married to his amazing wife, Shelly, for 23 years and has three children: Preston, Madison, and Grady. He is also the proud pop pop to Mavery, who he hopes will be a fourth-generation racer someday. In his spare time (and outside of racing), Brent likes to hunt, fish, attend OU football games, and spend time with his family.
Brandon Hardee
Technical Support
Brandon Hardee was born and raised in Sapulpa, OK. He was always interested in anything that went fast, 4-wheelers, motorcycles, dirt bikes, and sprint cars. Brandon graduated from Arizona’s Motorcycle Mechanical Institution specializing in Harley Davidson motorcycles, in 2014 followed by managing 2 motorcycle dealerships in Tulsa & Oklahoma City. A short time later, Brandon moved back to the Tulsa area to work at Driven Performance Midwest and be closer to family. This is how he and Haley met, and now they have two beautiful children together. Brandon continues to help at Driven Performance Midwest to provide excellent trackside support and customer service.
Haley Hardee
Haley is a dedicated 4th generation racer, raising her up-and-coming 5th generation of racers. She began her career as a crew chief, honing her skills and knowledge in the racing world before stepping into the driver’s seat in 2013. Over the years, Haley has played a pivotal role in helping family and friends achieve numerous championships and victories. In addition to her racing accomplishments, Haley went to college for Business management and proudly contributes to the operations of multiple companies, balancing her love for racing with her professional expertise.
Frannie Hollan
Born into a family with a rich racing legacy, I grew up immersed in the world of motorsports, with my grandfather, “Boots”, racing micros and midgets in the 1960s and 70s. My passion for speed continued as I drag raced with my parents, making unforgettable memories at the track.
In 1995, I married Harley, and together we moved from Texas to Tulsa, where we took a leap into entrepreneurship by starting an excavating company in 1998. Our family grew with the arrival of our first daughter, Haley, in 1999, followed by our second bundle of joy, Holley, in 2001.
Balancing family and business has been a rewarding adventure, and I cherish the moments we share, both on and off the track.
Billy Lawhead
Crew Chief & Driver Developement
Billy Lawhead, born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, developed a passion for racing at a young age through experiences with his father. At 16, he began his career in the racing industry at Sawyer Chassis, and over the course of 19 years, he has had the privilege of working alongside notable racers such as Christopher Bell, Daniel Hemric, Ryan Timms, and Brady Bacon.
