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.

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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.

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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.

JIM GLOSSON, CHAD LAMONT &

CHRIS GERAKARIS

LATEST WINNERS

The first half of the 2017 Midwest Super Comp Series came to an end with races at Byron and Cordova. The Saturday race at Byron was halted after qualifying due to rain. Sunday's race was contested over a 1/8 mile course due to wind conditions. The Cordova races were run under just about perfect racing weather conditions. The results are as follows.

Byron Saturday race found the #1 Qualifier being Pete Daubner. Byron's Sunday race was a Lake Villa, IL dominated affair. The winner was Jim Glosson beating Pat Lamont in the Final. Chad Lamont was the #1 Qualifier.

Onto Cordova where Chad Lamont was the victor over Larry Wasielewski in the final. Lacey Rosenberry was #1 Qualifier. Sunday's race saw Chris Gerakaris turn on the win light over Red Hot Chad Lamont. Mark Meier was the #1 Qualifier.

Our next races will be on July 15 & 16 at Tri-State in Earlville, Iowa. This is a NHRA National Open Event. There will be races both days.

We then move on to some 1/8 mile racing at Central Illinois Dragway in Havana, IL. On Saturday night there will be a deep fried turkey cook-out sponsored by Greg Kolinek, Larry Wasielwski, Pat Lamont and Rob Standard. If possible please bring a side dish.

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JENKINS CRUISES TO WIN AT RT. 66

The Finals at Rt. 66 turned out to be a battle of champions. 2016 Champ, Gary Jenkins used a 8.907 to take out former Midwest Super Comp Champ and #1 Qualifier, Pat Lamont. Delvan Shepard raced his way to the semi-finals.

A Shout-out to the crew and management of Rt. 66 for all their hard work in prepping the hard hooking race surface. Due to heavy rains in the week prior to race day, the track needed a lot of TLC to stop the weeping.

Our next race will be at Byron on June 17 & 18. Good Luck to all competing at the upcoming Divisional Races.

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KWAS BROS. & JOEY FUESTING

BYRON CHAMPS

The 30th Midwest Super Comp Series season got underway at Byron Dragway in fine fashion. Saturday's race found Rich & Gene Kwas find the winners circle with a victory over Pat Lamont. The Final was labeled "The AARP Final".

Sunday's race turned out to be the kids day to play. Youngsters Joey Fuesting and Chad Lamont met in the final. In a close double break-out race the win light shined on Joey. Congrats to the Winners & Runners-up!!

Our next race is at Rt. 66 on Saturday May 6th. This is the rescheduled May 13th race.

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30TH MWSC SEASON IS HERE

The 30th Year of Midwest Super Comp Racing starts at Byron Dragway on April 22 & 23. These are the first of 13 scheduled races. We will race at Rte. 66, Cordova, Earlville, Havana and Byron. Please check the complete schedule for exact dates. The previous announced May 13th date has been changed to May 6th due to a schedule conflict within Rte. 66 Raceway.

ATTENTION

AT BYRON THIS WEEKEND PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN OUR USUAL AREA ON THE ASPHALT NEAR THE ENTRANCE ON FRIDAY NIGHT OR SATURDAY. We can park along the track, behind the staging lanes or on the spectator side of the track. PLEASE CO-OPERATE WITH THIS REQUEST. Time runs will start about 10:30 am each day.

For 2017, we have 30th Anniversary pins, decals, t-shirts and sweatshirts. Contact Rich Kwas to order T's and sweatshirts at 708-743-6150.

If you have any pictures or memorabilia from the past 29 years please share them with us at our November 11th Banquet.

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