Welcome to the MWTS website.
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MWTS is proud to announce Rick Sojka Jr. and crew as our 2022 MWTS Champion. The Sojka crew had his car tuned up all season and Rickie never missed a beat during the season.
Troy Finner 2nd Place
Brian Brown 3rd Place
Cale Davis 4th Place
John Lopez 5th Place
Congratulations to Rick Zirk and Bob Romano on the Byron Race win. The team took home $5000 for the WIN!
Congratulations to Rick Sojka Jr. on the US-41 Race Win and Bill Stevenson on the runner-up. Rick Jr. took home the $2500 purse.
MWTS next race is at US-41 in Morocco, Indiana on Sunday September 25, 2022. More details to follow on our facebook page. Below are the current MWTS point standings with one race to complete our schedule.
Congratulations' to Rick Sojka Jr., crew, and family on the MWTS $5k WIN at Byron on September 10, 2022. Troy Finner was runner-up and also the no.1 qualifier with a 4.26 @ 167.70.
Congratulations to Troy Finner and crew on the WIN at Byron's July 30, 2022 make-up race. Brian Brown was the runner-up.
Congratulation's to Cal Davis and crew on the WIN at Cordova on May 21,2022. Cale has been on a rail so far in 2022. Rick Sojka took the runner-up and no.1 Qualifier with a 4.28 @ 166.29.
MWTS Has new insulated 20 oz. tumblers on order. $20.00 plus $5.00 shipping. Please let Sean Brady know if your interested.
MWTS is proud to partner with Bad Ass Racing Oil for the 2022 season.
2021 MWTS Champion Eddie Banderowica Jr.
Congratulations to Eddie Jr. and team on their fourth consecutive MWTS Championship! Also congratulations to our top 10 in points and everyone that was battling our purse snatchers championship.
MWTS had a great 2021 season with over 56 race teams competing in our series. MWTS continues to grow as an association and we look forward to another successful season in 2022.
We have teamed up with great partners and members that make up our MWTS family.
Enjoy the off season because the MWTS 2022 season will start before you know it! Rumor is, a few members are changing cars and engines trying to bring home the 2022 Championship.
MWTS had a great 2021 season with over 56 race teams competing in our series. MWTS continues to grow as an association and we look forward to another successful season in 2022.
We have teamed up with great partners and members that make up our MWTS family.
Enjoy the off season because the MWTS 2022 season will start before you know it! Rumor is, a few members are changing cars and engines trying to bring home the 2022 Championship.
2021 MWTS Top 5
Eddie Jr. no. 1
Eric Grace no. 2
Rick Sojka Jr. no. 3
Davy Dins no. 4
Josh Fiers no. 5
Congratulations to MWTS Race 6 winner Anthony Plude and runner-up Eddie Banderowicz Jr. Was a great weekend of racing.
Rick Sojka Jr. was our no. 1 Qualifier.
Congratulations to MWTS Race 6 winner Brandon Baxter and
runner-up Rick Sojka Jr.
Rick Sojka Jr. was also our no. 1 Qualifier.
Congratulations to MWTS Race 4 winner Rick Sojka Jr. and runner-up Dale Phillips. Was a great weekend of racing. Rick Sojka Jr. was also no. 1 Qualifier.
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MWTS Race 3 Cordova Q2 July 31-2021
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Race 3 at Cordova is in the books. MWTS had 28 cars qualifying for the $2500 MWTS purse.
Current point leader Eric Grace was the no.1 qualifier. Scott Lindle took the WIN over Eddie Sr.
MWTS picked up 5 new members at his race.
Thanks to everyone for keeping MWTS one of the Midwest's premier Top Sportsman Association!
Current point leader Eric Grace was the no.1 qualifier. Scott Lindle took the WIN over Eddie Sr.
MWTS picked up 5 new members at his race.
Thanks to everyone for keeping MWTS one of the Midwest's premier Top Sportsman Association!
Current points standings after Race 3
Congrats to Steve Jaeger and team on the NHRA Div3 WIN at Norwalk and the runner-up at National Trail.
MWTS Race #3 Cordova on Saturday July 31st.
Crabby's Bar and Grill is out title sponsor for this race. $2500.00 to WIN for members and $2000 to WIN non-members.
Cordova is having a test n tune Friday night for anyone interested from 5pm until 10 pm.
Saturday’s schedule is gates open at 10am and Q1 at 1pm, Q2 at 2:15 and R1 at 3:30 if all goes accordingly of course.
Brady will be at the track Friday afternoon if you have any questions.
Several members plan on having a few drinks and dinner at the Logger House Friday evening. Reach out if you need directions. Logger House is about a 15 minute drive from Cordova.
Hope everyone is enjoying their summer and we hope to see you at Cordova.
Crabby's Bar and Grill is out title sponsor for this race. $2500.00 to WIN for members and $2000 to WIN non-members.
Cordova is having a test n tune Friday night for anyone interested from 5pm until 10 pm.
Saturday’s schedule is gates open at 10am and Q1 at 1pm, Q2 at 2:15 and R1 at 3:30 if all goes accordingly of course.
Brady will be at the track Friday afternoon if you have any questions.
Several members plan on having a few drinks and dinner at the Logger House Friday evening. Reach out if you need directions. Logger House is about a 15 minute drive from Cordova.
Hope everyone is enjoying their summer and we hope to see you at Cordova.
MWTS Race 2 on June 5, 2021. We had 22 cars on the property and several new members join. Troy Finner took the pole with a 4.41. In the finals it was Davy Dins vs. Eric Grace. Davy took the WIN. Thanks for everyone's support over the weekend!
MWTS Race 1 on May 22, 2021 was a huge success. We had 30 cars on the property and several new members join. Rick Bowman took the pole with a 4.20. In the finals it was Troy Finner vs. Eddie Banderowicz Jr. Eddie took the WIN. Thanks for everyone's support over the weekend!
MWTS Race #1 Saturday May 22nd at Cordova International Dragway.
We are racing with a program that includes Nostalgia ProStocks, OMSS, and Ford/Chevy/Mopar race.
Please reply to this post with your name and truck/trailer length if your going to attend. This will help Cordova secure parking for our group.
Gates open at 8am
Track is going hot at 10am
Our Q1 should be around 11am with Q2 around noon. On race day we will have a full run schedule from Cordova. MWTS will be racing 1/8 mile.
Cordova Entrance fee are:
Car, driver & 1 crew 35.00
Additional crew/spectator 20.00 each
MWTS entry fees
125.00 entry for members $200 non-members
Please remember your $200membership if you have not joined for 2021 yet. Non-members can race for full purse minus any MWTS bonus’.
**If a non-member wins the race the $200 membership fee will be deducted from the winnings.
Also any MWTS member that brings a $500 marketing partner/ sponsor to the association their membership fee is waived.
Please remember to stop by the MWTS trailer (MWTS flag) early to pay entry and membership fees. We will have limited help that day, so we won’t be able to come around and collect. All membership/ entry fees need to be paid before Q1.
We will also have apparel (hats, T-shirts, and sweatshirts) for sale.
Feel free to contact Sean Brady or Alex Bosak with any questions.
We are racing with a program that includes Nostalgia ProStocks, OMSS, and Ford/Chevy/Mopar race.
Please reply to this post with your name and truck/trailer length if your going to attend. This will help Cordova secure parking for our group.
Gates open at 8am
Track is going hot at 10am
Our Q1 should be around 11am with Q2 around noon. On race day we will have a full run schedule from Cordova. MWTS will be racing 1/8 mile.
Cordova Entrance fee are:
Car, driver & 1 crew 35.00
Additional crew/spectator 20.00 each
MWTS entry fees
125.00 entry for members $200 non-members
Please remember your $200membership if you have not joined for 2021 yet. Non-members can race for full purse minus any MWTS bonus’.
**If a non-member wins the race the $200 membership fee will be deducted from the winnings.
Also any MWTS member that brings a $500 marketing partner/ sponsor to the association their membership fee is waived.
Please remember to stop by the MWTS trailer (MWTS flag) early to pay entry and membership fees. We will have limited help that day, so we won’t be able to come around and collect. All membership/ entry fees need to be paid before Q1.
We will also have apparel (hats, T-shirts, and sweatshirts) for sale.
Feel free to contact Sean Brady or Alex Bosak with any questions.
ATTN: All MWTS members, fans, and partners.
We are having a MWTS meeting on Saturday April 17th, 2021 at 5pm. The meeting will be at Atrendz Automotive at 6333 N Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL 60631. MWTS will provide a pizza dinner and we ask those that attend to bring their own beverage. Any questions contact Sean or Alex
We are having a MWTS meeting on Saturday April 17th, 2021 at 5pm. The meeting will be at Atrendz Automotive at 6333 N Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL 60631. MWTS will provide a pizza dinner and we ask those that attend to bring their own beverage. Any questions contact Sean or Alex
MWTS is proud to announce a new partnership with Symphony Bay custom homes for the 2021 season. Please check out their website and promote their custom homes if you or someone you may know is looking for a new home.
www.symphony-bay.com
www.symphony-bay.com
MWTS has some new Hats on order. This would be a great Christmas present for all of our racers and supporters.  The hats are flex fit and are $20 each +5 dollars for shipping and handling. The hats are available in two sizes. Sm/Md or L/XL.
We can ship up to five hats for 5 dollars or combine shipping with your T-shirt and sweatshirt order. We can also arrange for pick up to save on shipping. Please let Sean or Alex know if you’re interested.
We can except check or credit card payments.
We can ship up to five hats for 5 dollars or combine shipping with your T-shirt and sweatshirt order. We can also arrange for pick up to save on shipping. Please let Sean or Alex know if you’re interested.
We can except check or credit card payments.
MWTS would like to congratulate
Matt Szymczak on his $5000 race Win today. Matt was on his game all weekend. Also Congrats to Vince Nannini on his runner-up.
For the third straight year Eddie Banderowicz Jr. is our MWTS Champion followed by Rick Zirk and Bob Romano
What a great year of racing considering everything we are all up against.
Top 5 for our 2020 season
No. 1 Eddie Banderowicz 116 points
No. 2 Zirk/ Romano team 113 points
No. 3 Rick Sojka 110 points
No. 4 Matt Szymczak 106 points
No. 5 Brandon Baxter 101 points
Hope everyone has a great off season and we look forward to 2021!
Matt Szymczak on his $5000 race Win today. Matt was on his game all weekend. Also Congrats to Vince Nannini on his runner-up.
For the third straight year Eddie Banderowicz Jr. is our MWTS Champion followed by Rick Zirk and Bob Romano
What a great year of racing considering everything we are all up against.
Top 5 for our 2020 season
No. 1 Eddie Banderowicz 116 points
No. 2 Zirk/ Romano team 113 points
No. 3 Rick Sojka 110 points
No. 4 Matt Szymczak 106 points
No. 5 Brandon Baxter 101 points
Hope everyone has a great off season and we look forward to 2021!
MWTS Byron Race on Saturday September 12,2020 has been canceled
After considering the weather forecast, speaking with Byron, and taking into consideration the amount of rain they already have had this week, we have concluded that we will have to cancel this weekend's race.
We understand the forecast looks good for Sunday as of now but the possibility of heavy rains Friday and Saturday on top of all the rain they've had, BJ does not feel confident they will be able to dry the track out for us to race on Sunday.
If you have any questions please contact Sean Brady or myself. We will announce schedule and purse for Oct 3rd and 4th wheelie stand weekend in the next week or so. If you didn't see the Facebook post we are having a chili cook off on the 3rd. We will be voting, Bring your best and win a MWTS wally.
After considering the weather forecast, speaking with Byron, and taking into consideration the amount of rain they already have had this week, we have concluded that we will have to cancel this weekend's race.
We understand the forecast looks good for Sunday as of now but the possibility of heavy rains Friday and Saturday on top of all the rain they've had, BJ does not feel confident they will be able to dry the track out for us to race on Sunday.
If you have any questions please contact Sean Brady or myself. We will announce schedule and purse for Oct 3rd and 4th wheelie stand weekend in the next week or so. If you didn't see the Facebook post we are having a chili cook off on the 3rd. We will be voting, Bring your best and win a MWTS wally.
MWTS Race at Byron on September 12, 2020
Race will be 1/8 mile. Please remember to comply with Local county and Byron COVID-19 regulations.
Race entry will be $125 for members or $200 for non-members each day.
Byron is currently charging $50 for a tech card and $15 for crew/spectators per day.
Byron will allow racers to park from 4pm until 10pm on Friday.
On Saturday September 12, Q1 will be at 10:30, Q2 at noon, round 1 at 1pm, and rounds following every 45 minutes.
Please be ready when called to the lanes. Scheduled times may change pending track conditions and car count.
On Saturday Sean Brady will be at Alex Bosak’s trailer to collect MWTS race entry and membership fees.
Please don’t wait until the last minute to pay. Qualifying runs will not count if you haven’t paid the race entry.
MWTS decals, cozies, T-shirts and Sweatshirts will be available for purchase. MWTS will accept cash, checks, and Credit cards.
Please contact Sean Brady for membership or race information.
Race will be 1/8 mile. Please remember to comply with Local county and Byron COVID-19 regulations.
Race entry will be $125 for members or $200 for non-members each day.
Byron is currently charging $50 for a tech card and $15 for crew/spectators per day.
Byron will allow racers to park from 4pm until 10pm on Friday.
On Saturday September 12, Q1 will be at 10:30, Q2 at noon, round 1 at 1pm, and rounds following every 45 minutes.
Please be ready when called to the lanes. Scheduled times may change pending track conditions and car count.
On Saturday Sean Brady will be at Alex Bosak’s trailer to collect MWTS race entry and membership fees.
Please don’t wait until the last minute to pay. Qualifying runs will not count if you haven’t paid the race entry.
MWTS decals, cozies, T-shirts and Sweatshirts will be available for purchase. MWTS will accept cash, checks, and Credit cards.
Please contact Sean Brady for membership or race information.
Congratulations to Eddie Jr on the race win at the Cordova MWTS Race 3.Bob Romano and Rick Zirk runner-up. Troy Finner got his first MWTS No. 1 Qualifier with a 4.303 @ 165.40 MPH.
MWTS Race 3 is at Cordova August 22nd, 2020
This race is open to all fast door slammers and TS racers.
MWTS will be racing 1/8 mile (5.25 min dial) with $2000 to Win, $750 r/u, and $250 semis. Entry fee is $125 for MWTS members and $200 for non-members.
If your interested in becoming a member please contact Sean Brady. MWTS benefits include race day bonus money, MWTS t-shirt/ stickers, and
end of the year $2k payout to the Top 5 in points.
Race schedule is as follows:
Gates open Friday August 21 at 5pm for a test and tune.
Gates open Saturday August 22 at 11 am.
Q1 at 1:30, Q2 at 2:30, round 1 at 4:00, and rounds ~45 minutes until the finals.
As always the schedule may change depending on weather and track conditions. Please remember to adhere to all local and state COVID-19 regulations.
Any questions please feel free to contact Sean Brady
Current MWTS Points standings as of August 2, 2020
MWTS Byron Race 2 August 2, 2020
Unfortunately weather came in just before round 3 at our Byron 2nd race and we had to cancel the race. Five racers were in round 3 and split the purse. Tim Kirman took the no.1 qualifying spot with a 4.268 @ 166.81.
MWTS Byron Race 1 August 1, 2020
Congratulations to Curt Fredrich on the race win and Brandon Baxter on the runner-up. MWTS had a strong car count at our first race of the season. After the 2nd qualifier we announced an increased purse of $3000 for MWTS members. Tim Kirman took the no.1 qualifying spot with a 4.253 @ 167.45.
MWTS Race at Byron on August 1st and 2nd will be $2500 to WIN each day.
Race will be 1/8 mile. Please remember to comply with Local county and Byron COVID-19 regulations.
Race entry will be $125 for members or $200 for non-members each day. Byron is currently charging $50 for a tech card and $15 for crew/spectators per day.
Byron will allow racers to park from 4pm until 10pm on Friday.
On Saturday August 1st; Q1 will be at 10:30, Q2 at noon, round 1 at 1pm, and rounds following every 45 minutes.
On Sunday August 2nd; Q1 will be at 10:30, round 1 at 11:30, and rounds following every 45 minutes.
Please be ready when called to the lanes. Scheduled times may change pending track conditions and car count.
On Saturday Sean Brady will be at Alex Bosak’s trailer to collect MWTS race entry and membership fees. On Sunday Alex Bosak will collect race entry and membership fees.
Please don’t wait until the last minute to pay. Qualifying runs will not count if you haven’t paid the race entry.
MWTS decals, cozies, T-shirts and Sweatshirts will be available for purchase. MWTS will accept cash, checks, and Credit cards.
Please contact Sean Brady for membership or race information.
Race will be 1/8 mile. Please remember to comply with Local county and Byron COVID-19 regulations.
Race entry will be $125 for members or $200 for non-members each day. Byron is currently charging $50 for a tech card and $15 for crew/spectators per day.
Byron will allow racers to park from 4pm until 10pm on Friday.
On Saturday August 1st; Q1 will be at 10:30, Q2 at noon, round 1 at 1pm, and rounds following every 45 minutes.
On Sunday August 2nd; Q1 will be at 10:30, round 1 at 11:30, and rounds following every 45 minutes.
Please be ready when called to the lanes. Scheduled times may change pending track conditions and car count.
On Saturday Sean Brady will be at Alex Bosak’s trailer to collect MWTS race entry and membership fees. On Sunday Alex Bosak will collect race entry and membership fees.
Please don’t wait until the last minute to pay. Qualifying runs will not count if you haven’t paid the race entry.
MWTS decals, cozies, T-shirts and Sweatshirts will be available for purchase. MWTS will accept cash, checks, and Credit cards.
Please contact Sean Brady for membership or race information.
MWTS is proud to announce our first and second race at Byron on August 1st and 2nd, 2020 will be $2500 to WIN each day. Race entry for members will be $125 or $200 for non-members each day. Byron is currently charging $50 per day for a tech card and $15 for crew. More details to follow in the coming weeks......
MWTS is Proud to announce Crew Chief Pro partnering with us for the 2020 Season!
crewchiefpro.com/
2020 Midwest Top Sportsman Schedule
2019 MWTS Awards Dinner
2019 Season Awards Gathering and Race Expo Drag Racing Trade Show
Saturday February 22nd, 2020
We welcome all MWTS members, families, marketing partners, and friends to our 11th Annual Awards gathering for our 2019 Season. New for this year we are hosting a casual event at the Moretti's in Schaumburg, IL from 6 pm until 10 pm on Saturday February 22nd.
We will have a general membership meeting at 6 pm and then start our awards dinner. MWTS will provide salad and pizza for all attending. Additional food will be available for purchase thru the restaurant. We request all attendees to let Sean Brady know how many will be attending so we can pre-order dinner before the event.
The restaurant is about a 1/2 mile east of the Race and Performance Expo. There are several hotels within a 1/2 mile of Moretti's and the Expo. See below for a short list of a few hotels nearby.
MWTS will also have a booth at the Race and Performance Expo at the Renaissance Convention Center on Saturday February 22nd and Sunday February 23rd. We encourage all members to stop by the booth to see our 2020 schedule and sign up for 2020 memberships. At our MWTS booth we will also have MWTS race videos from our 2019 season, MWTS can coozies, MWTS apparel and MWTS partnership information.
We encourage all our members to attend our gathering and meeting. We plan on announcing some exiting news at this event for our 2020 Season. Hope to see you there!
We will have a general membership meeting at 6 pm and then start our awards dinner. MWTS will provide salad and pizza for all attending. Additional food will be available for purchase thru the restaurant. We request all attendees to let Sean Brady know how many will be attending so we can pre-order dinner before the event.
The restaurant is about a 1/2 mile east of the Race and Performance Expo. There are several hotels within a 1/2 mile of Moretti's and the Expo. See below for a short list of a few hotels nearby.
MWTS will also have a booth at the Race and Performance Expo at the Renaissance Convention Center on Saturday February 22nd and Sunday February 23rd. We encourage all members to stop by the booth to see our 2020 schedule and sign up for 2020 memberships. At our MWTS booth we will also have MWTS race videos from our 2019 season, MWTS can coozies, MWTS apparel and MWTS partnership information.
We encourage all our members to attend our gathering and meeting. We plan on announcing some exiting news at this event for our 2020 Season. Hope to see you there!
2020 MWTS Apparel order on December 6th, 2019
MWTS members and fans. We are placing an order on December 6th for T shirts and sweatshirts. If anyone wants to order clothing please contact Sean Brady. We will have women's V neck shirts, regular cotton t-shirts, and hooded sweatshirts. Colors are black and grey.
See below links for the clothing styles.
https://www.ssactivewear.com/p/gildan/5000
https://www.ssactivewear.com/p/gildan/5000l
https://www.ssactivewear.com/p/gildan/18500
Youth Shorts small thru large are $15
Shirts Small thru X-Large are $15
Shirts XXL thru 4XL are $18
Women's V Neck $15
Hooded Sweatshirts Small thru X-Large are $30
Hooded Sweatshirts XXL thru 4XL are $35
We have a few member's that have ordered but to make sure we have your size and clothing type available please let us send us a message.
See below links for the clothing styles.
https://www.ssactivewear.com/p/gildan/5000
https://www.ssactivewear.com/p/gildan/5000l
https://www.ssactivewear.com/p/gildan/18500
Youth Shorts small thru large are $15
Shirts Small thru X-Large are $15
Shirts XXL thru 4XL are $18
Women's V Neck $15
Hooded Sweatshirts Small thru X-Large are $30
Hooded Sweatshirts XXL thru 4XL are $35
We have a few member's that have ordered but to make sure we have your size and clothing type available please let us send us a message.
ATTN RACERS
After talking with Central Illinois track management and reviewing several weather forecasts it has been decided to cancel our MWTS race this Saturday September 21, 2019.
Friday evening thru late morning Saturday and then again mid afternoon Saturday thru Sunday evening all forecasts show rain with accumulations over 4 inches.
Central Illinois has limited track drying capabilities and with several rain showers expected we don’t believe we can complete the event.
MWTS has decided to make Byron a points race since we have canceled two points races due to weather. Points will be awarded for each round won (if the race isn’t completed members receive points for last round won, no splitting points).
We will have race information (payouts and entries) for our next race at Byron on Saturday October 5 and Sunday October 6 next week.
We appreciate your continued support. We had a strong car count for this race with 25 confirmed racers. If you have any questions please send us a message.
After talking with Central Illinois track management and reviewing several weather forecasts it has been decided to cancel our MWTS race this Saturday September 21, 2019.
Friday evening thru late morning Saturday and then again mid afternoon Saturday thru Sunday evening all forecasts show rain with accumulations over 4 inches.
Central Illinois has limited track drying capabilities and with several rain showers expected we don’t believe we can complete the event.
MWTS has decided to make Byron a points race since we have canceled two points races due to weather. Points will be awarded for each round won (if the race isn’t completed members receive points for last round won, no splitting points).
We will have race information (payouts and entries) for our next race at Byron on Saturday October 5 and Sunday October 6 next week.
We appreciate your continued support. We had a strong car count for this race with 25 confirmed racers. If you have any questions please send us a message.
Points Standing After MWTS Race 5
MWTS Byron Race 5 No. 1 Qualifier Rick Sojka Jr.
MWTS Byron Race 5 Winner Ed Banderowicz
MWTS Byron Race 5 Qualifying Sheet
MWTS Byron Race 4 Winner and No. 1 Qualifier Brandon Baxter
Race 4 Byron Final Qualifying sheet
MWTS Announcement for Byron Race August 24 and 25, 2019
Our MWTS race at Byron August 24 and 25, 2019 will be raced 1/8 mile. After talking with track management and reviewing member feedback we came to this decision.
We have had a very good response from our members and other fast door car racers about our $3000 to win payout both days. We are expecting a very good turnout for our back to back races. If you have any fellow racers interested and if they have questions please have them contact Sean Brady for more info.
We have had a very good response from our members and other fast door car racers about our $3000 to win payout both days. We are expecting a very good turnout for our back to back races. If you have any fellow racers interested and if they have questions please have them contact Sean Brady for more info.
Kyle Dumke on the number 1 qualifier at the Cordova Door Warz
MWTS is Proud to announce Crabby's Bar and Grill is partnering with us for the 2019 season
Congratulations to Matt Szymzak on winning Race no. 3 at the Cordova Door Warz!
Kyle Dumke MWTS Race 1 Youtzy Family Q1 Reaction time winner with a .002 light!
MWTS Race 1 at Rt.66 Raceway May 11, 2019 No. 1 Qualifier
Pink Bus Service and Truck Repair looking forward to their partnership with MWTS for the 2019 season!
Atrendz is Partnering up with MWTS for the 2019 season! This will be ATrendz's 10th year supporting the MWTS Association.
MWTS 2018 Champion Eddie Banderowicz is racking up the awards for his 2018 season. Congratulations on the Rt66 Rookie of the year award!
MWTS would like to announce Custom Justin is partnering with MWTS again for the 2019 season.
MWTS is proud to announce Artlow Systems as an associate partner for the 2019 season. Artlow has provided concrete covering solutions with over 50 years experience in the Chicagoland area. If you have a need for concrete coverings such floors, walls, or ??? Please give Artlow an opportunity to discuss your project needs.
Artlow Systems can be reached at www.artlow.com
Artlow Systems can be reached at www.artlow.com
MWTS is proud to present a new Marketing partner for the 2019 race season! Cobra Concrete Cutting Services has joined the MWTS racing team. Dan Foley is a big fan of Top Sportsman racing and has followed our race teams over the years. 2019 marks Cobra’s 20th anniversary in the Chicagoland area. Cobra Concrete Cutting Services Co. is the leading provider of concrete sawing and drilling services in Chicagoland, Northwest Indiana, Central and Southern Illinois, as well as, Milwaukee Wisconsin and surrounding cities. We offer a complete range of services to handle all of your concrete and scanning needs.
Our goal is to have complete customer satisfaction from the planning stages through the completion of the project. Always on the cutting edge, our services make it easy for our customers to come to one place for all of their project needs. We pride ourselves on our commitment to complete client satisfaction and safety, and we have the reputation and track record to prove it. We truly are “Cutting the Industry Out of the Stone Age”.
Cobra’s website is www.cobraconcrete.com please give them an opportunity if you have any concrete coring, cutting, or demolition needs.
Our goal is to have complete customer satisfaction from the planning stages through the completion of the project. Always on the cutting edge, our services make it easy for our customers to come to one place for all of their project needs. We pride ourselves on our commitment to complete client satisfaction and safety, and we have the reputation and track record to prove it. We truly are “Cutting the Industry Out of the Stone Age”.
Cobra’s website is www.cobraconcrete.com please give them an opportunity if you have any concrete coring, cutting, or demolition needs.
2018 MWTS Champion Eddie Banderowicz Jr.
2019 MWTS Q1 Reaction Time Bonus
Congratulations to Vince Nannini and Family for winning the final MWTS race of the year!
*******ATTENTION MWTS racers!!! A notification group is being set up to send out 2019 race updates via email and text since not everyone is on facebook. Please email alex@atrendz.com and give him your email and phone number if you would like to be added to this group. *******
ATTENTION RACERS: 2017 Race Season
MWTS Race #8 @ Byron Dragway Saturday 10/7 and Sunday 10/8 for the World Power Wheel Standing Championship will have a guaranteed payout of $5,000.00 to the winner. Byron Dragway will be paying out $3,500.00 and MWTS will pay a $1,500.00 bonus to any MWTS member who wins the race. Thank you to Byron Dragway for excellent payout again this year.
MWTS Race #9 @ Gateway Motorsports Park in Madison IL Saturday October 14th will again be a guaranteed payout of $2,000.00 to the winner.
Please spread the word and lets get some good car counts for the remaining races and show support. A special thanks to Eric Vicary of Midwest Chassis Inc. for making these large payouts possible for the remaining races.
*Must be a MWTS member to be eligible for full payout.
MWTS Race #8 @ Byron Dragway Saturday 10/7 and Sunday 10/8 for the World Power Wheel Standing Championship will have a guaranteed payout of $5,000.00 to the winner. Byron Dragway will be paying out $3,500.00 and MWTS will pay a $1,500.00 bonus to any MWTS member who wins the race. Thank you to Byron Dragway for excellent payout again this year.
MWTS Race #9 @ Gateway Motorsports Park in Madison IL Saturday October 14th will again be a guaranteed payout of $2,000.00 to the winner.
Please spread the word and lets get some good car counts for the remaining races and show support. A special thanks to Eric Vicary of Midwest Chassis Inc. for making these large payouts possible for the remaining races.
*Must be a MWTS member to be eligible for full payout.
Congratulations to Davy Dins and family on winning the Jim Tacchia Memorial race. Long time friends of Jim and Lisa. A very emotional win for everyone.
Congratulations again to Rick Zirk and Driver Bob Romano for winning Race #5 and for back to back MWTS victories!
Congratulations to the winner of Race #4 in 2017, Rick Zirk with Driver Bob Romano!
Congrats to the winner of Race #1 in 2017, Larry Dalton!
2017 MWTS Race Schedule
Race 9 St. Louis Winner - Rick Sojka
The final MWTS race of 2016 was contested at Gateway Motorsports Park in St. Louis. It was a fantastic warm day out considering it was the middle of October. 15 cars made the trip out for the guaranteed $1,500 purse. There was a lot riding on this race as many of the top 5 positions in the Purse Snatchers was still up for grabs. Number one qualifier was Rick Sojka Jr with a 6.64 @ 207. It was a long day of racing with first qualifier starting at 11AM and the final round was ran just before midnight. In the semifinals, it was Rick Sojka Jr over Rich Smith and Jon Steldt over Troy Finner. The final round was decided at the finish line with Rick Sojka Jr over Jon Steldt to win the money and the final race of the year.
Top Gun Shootout 2016
We also had the Top Gun Shoot out on Sunday, Rick Sojka against Chris Redden and Tony Griz against Andre Harris. Rick Sojka Beat Chris Redden and Tony Griz beat Andre Harris. It was between Rick Sojka and Tony Griz unfortunately Rick was unable to make the call. Tony Griz won the Top Gun Shootout. Congratulations to Tony and his Crew!
Race 8 Byron Winner - Chad Pekrul
We had a trying week end with off and on rain. Saturday some guys got in two qualifying runs and the other guys got in only one before the rain came in and they called it. On Sunday went right into eliminations early morning, Low ET was Rick Sojka Jr with 6.63 at 208 MPH. Chris Redden was next with 6.71 with a MPH of 208.75.
We had a 30 car field. It was Steve Maas and Chad Pekrul and Ed Kurth and Steve Jaeger in the Semi's. Chad Pekrul beat Steve Maas and moved onto finals Steve Jaeger beat Ed Kurth and he moved on into the finals. Chad Pekrul won over Steve Jaeger in the finals, wow what a win payout was $5000 and runner up $1500. Great job to both driver and crew members. Congratulations to them and also to everyone who showed up they all were great. Last race will be in St. Louis October 15th. Hope to see a good car count there.
We had a 30 car field. It was Steve Maas and Chad Pekrul and Ed Kurth and Steve Jaeger in the Semi's. Chad Pekrul beat Steve Maas and moved onto finals Steve Jaeger beat Ed Kurth and he moved on into the finals. Chad Pekrul won over Steve Jaeger in the finals, wow what a win payout was $5000 and runner up $1500. Great job to both driver and crew members. Congratulations to them and also to everyone who showed up they all were great. Last race will be in St. Louis October 15th. Hope to see a good car count there.
Race 7 Byron Winner - Chad Pekrul
Race 7 September 18th, Another great day of racing we had 24 cars race on Sunday. We got one qualifier in the morning and went into eliminations. Jim Banke and Chris Wilkins raced with us also. Low ET was Chris Redden at 6.809 followed by Sean Brady at 6.839
Semi finals were Chad Pekrul and Nick Joszwiak. Chad Pekrul won that race moving on to the finals. Rich Engelbert got a bye run into the Finals. Finals were Chad Pekrul and Rich Engelbert. Chad Pekrul won the Finals. Great job to both drives and crew members. A big thanks to everyone great job to all the drivers and crew members.
Hope to see everyone out at Byron Dragway for race 8 October 1st and 2nd.
Semi finals were Chad Pekrul and Nick Joszwiak. Chad Pekrul won that race moving on to the finals. Rich Engelbert got a bye run into the Finals. Finals were Chad Pekrul and Rich Engelbert. Chad Pekrul won the Finals. Great job to both drives and crew members. A big thanks to everyone great job to all the drivers and crew members.
Hope to see everyone out at Byron Dragway for race 8 October 1st and 2nd.
Race 6 Byron Winner - Davy Dins
Race #6 September 17th we had a great showing 22 cars showed up to race. We had three past members join again and race with us: Dave Dins, Steve Maas, and Tom Harger......welcome back guys! We also had a few other cars that raced with us Vince Nannini, Mike Murray, Myron Mertens, John Stelot,and Anthony Plude.
Low ET was Chris Redden at 6.825 followed by Rick Sojka Jr. at 6.829 . Tony Griz and Vince Nannini ran each other in the Semi's and Vince Nannini won. Dave Dins had a bye run into the final. Dave Dins and Vince Nannini went to the finals and Dave Dins won the race. Great job to both drivers and crew members. Also great job to all who showed up it was a great turnout!
Low ET was Chris Redden at 6.825 followed by Rick Sojka Jr. at 6.829 . Tony Griz and Vince Nannini ran each other in the Semi's and Vince Nannini won. Dave Dins had a bye run into the final. Dave Dins and Vince Nannini went to the finals and Dave Dins won the race. Great job to both drivers and crew members. Also great job to all who showed up it was a great turnout!
Race 5 - Joliet
We had our 5th race at route 66 Joliet August 7th. There was a field of 12 cars. The low Et was Chris Redden, 6.822 at 202.06 MPH followed by Rick Sojka 6.864 at 201.58 MPH. Rick Sojka and Matt Szymczak were in the Semi Finals and Andre Harris got a buy run into the finals. Matt Szymczak won and went on to beat Andre Harris in the finals. Congratulations to Matt and his crew and to Andre and his crew. Great job by everyone. Hope to see everyone at our next race at Byron Sept 17th and 18th
Race 4 - Joliet
We had our 4th race at Joliet on July 16th. It was a hot but very calm day there, we had 17 cars show up but unfortunately one broke so 16 ran the program. Tim Kirman had best ET at 6.63 followed by Chris Redden at a 6.75. Tony Grzelinski and Bobby Romano were in the finals. Tony Grzelinski won at his dial in of 6.95 on a 6.950 with a .005 light. Great job and Congratulations to Tony and his team and to Bobby Romano and his team. Hope to see everyone at our next race August 7th at Joliet.
NHRA Route 66 Nationals
Congrats to Chad Pekrul and his dad! They took home the win for Top Sportsman at the Joliet nationals on July 10th 2016!!!
Race #3 - Byron
In a back to back weekend, Race #3 was held June 19th at Byron Dragway. It was another extremely hot race day at Byron, we only had 10 cars for the field Sunday. Low ET of the day was Chris Redden with a 6.837 Sec. also top speed was Chris Redden at 203.89 MPH. Congratulations to Chris and Amy. Rick Sojka made the next fastest pass with a 6.927 at 198.35 MPH.
Sunday's winner was Matt Szymczak, congratulations to Matt and his crew! Runner up was Eddie Banderowicz and congratulations to him and his crew also for a great job. Again, congratulations and thank you to all the racers who came out and bared the hot weather for the weekend, and for supporting MWTS.
Don't forget our next race will be July 16th at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet. Hope to see everyone there. Have a Safe and Happy 4th of July.
Sunday's winner was Matt Szymczak, congratulations to Matt and his crew! Runner up was Eddie Banderowicz and congratulations to him and his crew also for a great job. Again, congratulations and thank you to all the racers who came out and bared the hot weather for the weekend, and for supporting MWTS.
Don't forget our next race will be July 16th at Route 66 Raceway in Joliet. Hope to see everyone there. Have a Safe and Happy 4th of July.
Race #2 - Byron
Race #2 was June 18 at Byron Dragway. We had 13 cars on Saturday and low ET was Chris Redden with a 6.839 and top speed of 205.04 MPH congratulations to Chris and Amy. Tim Kirman had the next fastest pass with 6.868 ET at 201.10 MPH. It was VERY hot but all you guys and gals managed to brave the heat for todays race. Congratulations to Tony Grzelinski on the win, you and your crew did great job. Runner up was Bob Romano who was piloting Rick Zirk's car, congratulations to their crew also on a great job.
Race #1 - Joliet
Troy Finner won the first race at Route 66 in Joliet, IL for Midwest Top Sportsman on May 7th. Great job to Troy and crew! Runner up was Matt Szymczak, congratulations to your crew also! We had 14 cars for our 1st race of the year. Low ET was Andre Harris at 4.422 in the 8th mile due to strong winds. Top speed was Andre Harris at 158.50 MPH. Congratulations to all the racers who showed up, and thank you for supporting MWTS!
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