Pat Lamont Crowned 2017 Champion

The 30th Anniversary season came officially to a close celebrating Pat Lamont as the 2017 Champion. At the wheel of his new to him dragster, Pat earned the championship by going deep into the rounds all season long. Congrats Pat on a job well done!

Runner-up to Pat was none other than Chad Lamont. Chad kept the pressure up on his Dad until the last race, but Dad prevailed.

Jeff Torbeck took the number three spot with his hard charging Mopar powered dragster. The Lamonts had the field covered in 2017 but the points chase was as always close as can be; 3rd - 10th place was seperated by only five rounds after a whole season.

There were more awards presented after the Top Ten received theirs. Sponsor of the Year was presented to once again Autometer. To add to his Championship Awards, Pat Lamont was voted Sports Person of the Year. Sandi Mooney was voted Crew Person of the Year. Jesse and Kelli Smith's beautiful dragster received the Best Appearing Car Award. Thanks to Magic Photos, Mike & Lynn Garland, for all the wonderful photos of our cars. Thanks to Randy Etheridge, Tony Pontillo, Bill Fuesting, Herb, Ken Messenger, Warren Goetsch, Gary Jenkins, Anonymous Racer, Rich Kwas, Pat Lamont plus all of our other sponsors for their generous support.

As we update our machines for 2018 Please Support Our Sponsors. If you know anyone who would be interested in being a sponsor contact Rich Kwas at 708-743-6150.

We will once again have a couple of booths at the Performance and Race Expo on February 24th & 25th. If you are a MWSC Member, you can bring your parts to our booths in the Swap Meet Section. Contact Rich Kwas for details.

2017 AWARDS BANQUET

Come join your friends and fellow racers as we celebrate 30 years of The Midwest Super Comp Series. We will honor this years Top Ten racers and relive some the highlights of the past 30 years. Plan to be there and tell your friends who may have raced with us in the past.

The banquet will be held at the Hickory Grove Banquet Center attached to the Comfort Inn Hotel in Rochelle, IL. It will start at 5:30 pm with Dinner at 6:30 pm on Saturday, November 11th.  Contact Rich Kwas at 708-743-6150. Contact the hotel at 815-562-5551 and mention Midwest Super Comp.

If you have any type of memorabilia from the last 30 years please bring it to share. We are also in need of door prizes and auction items.

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!

Rosenberry, Chad Lamont, & Mooney Victors at Byron

The 2017 MWSC Season came to an exciting close at Byron. It started with Pat Lamont claiming his second championship over three time champion and son Chad Lamont. Team Lamont led the top ten points handily. Third through tenth place was a real dog fight separated by only 5 rounds.

Saturdays race started with Pat Lamont qualifying #1 with a 8.904. With close racing every round and daylight going away, Lacey Rosenberry singled for the victory. Here final round opponent, Jim Glosson, couldn't make the call as his transmission was wounded.

During the time runs the Annual Loyalty Shoot-out was run. After three rounds of racing it was Pat & Chad Lamont in the final. Chad was victorious over Pat.

Sunday we woke up to a steady rain that caused the races to be cancelled. To determine a winner for the rained out Last Chance Shoot-Out we had a practice tree race. The eight contestants line up in Larry Wasielewskis' trailer to do battle. After time runs and three rounds of competition Tom Mooney was the victor over Brian Reimer. Thanks to Warren Goetsch, Ken Messenger, and Randy Etheridge for their support of this Shoot-Out.

Finally make plans for our 30th Annual Awards Banquet. The Banquet will once again take place on Saturday, November 11th in Rochelle, IL. Make your reservations at the Comfort Inn Hotel at 815-562-5551 and mention Midwest Super Comp for a discount. You can always cancel your reservation if need be.

If you have any pictures, movies or memorabilia please bring them to share. Also if you have any ideas to make the banquet better please call.

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!

2017 LOYALTY SHOOT-OUT PAIRINGS

2017 LAST CHANCE SHOOT-OUT PAIRINGS

Jesse Smith & Kimbra Fuesting Plow Through the Competition at Central Illinois Dragway

The 2017 version of the Midwest Super Comp Series continued it's corn swing at Central Illinois Dragway. The neat, well run 1/8 mile strip saw some great, close, 5.70 racing. Jesse and Kelli Smith were able to get a handle on their new to them race car. Jesse lit the win light in a close final over Ben Baer in Greg Kolinek's racer.

Saturday was so much fun we decided to do it again on Sunday! Sunday's race included two racers making their first final round appearance in 2017. Once again after 5-rounds of tough races, Kimbra Fuesting was declared the Champion. Kimbra drove her new car to victory over Pat Fitzpatric.

The next and final race weekend will be on August 26 & 27 at Byron Dragway. This will be a busy weekend with the Final 2 Races, the Loyalty Shoot-Out, Last Chance Shoot-Out and End of the Season Cook-Out.

The Final 2 Races will determine the Top Ten. The points sheet represents your best 9 races which we will use.

The Loyalty Shoot-Out will be ran during the Time-Runs on Saturday.

The Last Chance Shoot-Out sponsored by Ken Messenger & Warren Goetsch will be during Sunday's Time-Runs. Both races will start right out of the trailer. The pairings are listed below.

The Cook-Out takes place after the races on Saturday. As always we will supply the pulled pork, burgers & dogs. We ask that you bring a side dish or desert. There will be awards for these. If you can supply a grill, table or cooking talent please do!

Finally, there is NO Parking Restrictions.

BE SAFE!!    HAVE FUN!!

TORBECK & FOSTER ARE THE DUKES OF EARL(ville)

TriState Dragway in Earlville, Iowa was the latest stop for the 2017 Midwest Super Comp Season. 41 cars made the call for 1st round on Saturday. After 6 rounds of racing, Jeff Torbeck stood victorious besting Craig Schultz. Gary Jenkins was in the semis. Pat Lamont's perfect 8.900 was good for the #1 Qualifying Spot.

Sunday's NHRA Div. 5 National Open Race was contested with 43 entries. When the burnout smoke cleared Midwest Super Comp racer Dennis Foster was the victor on this day. Dennis used a 8.899 run to defeat Minnesota racer Don Leisdon who ran a 8.897 in the final. TALK ABOUT A CLOSE RACE!

We want to Thank Don Higgins of Crew Chief Pro and Marc Ericson of AUTOMETER for their generous support on both days of racing.

Our next weekend of races will be on July 29th & 30th at Central Illinois Dragway in Havana, IL. Gates open at noon on Saturday, racing starts at 2. Sunday gates open at 8 am with racing at 10 am. Friday has test and tune from 6 - 10.

On Saturday night we will have a Deep Fried Turkey Fry. There will be turkey, sweet corn and potatoes. We ask that you bring a dish to pass.

BE SAFE!!   HAVE FUN!!!

In Memory of Denise Baer

Wife of Billy Baer and Mother to Ben Baer

We are saddened to report that Denise Baer has passed away. A wake will be held at the Patterson Funeral Home, 401 East Main Street, Braidwood, IL on Thursday evening from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A funeral mass will be held on Friday at the Immaculate Conception Church in Braidwood, IL at 11:00 am.

Our sincere thoughts and prayers go out to the Baer Family.