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Here is the final edition of our 9 race 2026 schedule. 8 point races and Wheelie Stand in October. June dates are busy a...
04/30/2026

Here is the final edition of our 9 race 2026 schedule. 8 point races and Wheelie Stand in October. June dates are busy at tracks and we could not secure a date. Some our members are racing already, Jeff Southerland took the win at MidState last weekend! Rumor is a Comet was spotted in the Kent camp.

We are only 1 month from kicking off our 1st race at Cordova on May 30th & 31st. Looking forward to anther great year!

Our Great partners at BadAss Racing Oil are offering a spring order before a 15% April price increase. We have to order ...
04/01/2026

Our Great partners at BadAss Racing Oil are offering a spring order before a 15% April price increase. We have to order before April 10th, so send all orders to [email protected] or call/text Alex at 773/206-5808. Payments will be made to MWTS and pricing is the same as 2025, $100.00 per case of 12. (includes all taxes)

🔴🟡🟢 RACER SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK 🔴🟡🟢Today we’re kicking things off by featuring a dedicated racer with nearly three decad...
03/26/2026

🔴🟡🟢 RACER SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK 🔴🟡🟢

Today we’re kicking things off by featuring a dedicated racer with nearly three decades behind the wheel!

Driver: Ricky Sojka Jr.
🏎 Car: 2002 Pontiac Firebird
🔧 Engine: SRE Chevy 781

⏱ Experience: 29 years in racing — that’s a lot of passes down the track!

🔥 How it all started:
It all began with family. Getting into racing alongside his dad while building a Monza for Quick 8/16 set the foundation for a lifelong passion for the sport.

👨‍🔧 Crew:
Racing is a team effort, and this crew keeps things running strong:
Rick Sojka Sr
Michele Sojka
Anna Sojka
Connor Sojka

💬 From starting in the garage with family to nearly 30 years of racing experience, this is what our racing community is all about.

Make sure to give him some love in the comments and get ready… the season is coming up fast!

🔴🟡🟢 Who’s excited for race season?! 🔴🟡🟢

03/20/2026

🚦 HELP US GROW FOR 2026 – SPONSORS WANTED! 🚦

As we gear up for the 2026 racing season, we’re looking to take things to the next level and we can’t do it without the support of our amazing teams, drivers, and community!

We’re actively looking to bring on new sponsors and grow our current partnerships. This is a great opportunity for businesses to get their name in front of passionate fans, both at the track and online all season long.

💥 Racers & Teams — we need YOUR help!
If you know a local business, company, or contact who might be interested in getting involved, now’s the time to reach out and make that connection!

We’ve updated our sponsorship packages for 2026, with multiple tiers designed to fit a variety of budgets and exposure goals.

👉 Interested? Have a lead? Questions?
Send us a message or reach out directly, we’d love to connect and share more details!

🙏 We truly appreciate all of your support and help in spreading the word, it makes a huge difference. We’re looking forward to building a strong, successful 2026 racing season together! 🏆

🚦 MWTS Weekly Racer Spotlight 🚦It’s time to kick off our Midwest Top Sportsman Racer Spotlight, and this week we’re feat...
03/10/2026

🚦 MWTS Weekly Racer Spotlight 🚦

It’s time to kick off our Midwest Top Sportsman Racer Spotlight, and this week we’re featuring DJ Mateicka!

The Ride:
2005 Jerry Haas Cavalier
Powered by an Oakley-built 648" with BigStuff3 fuel management.

Racing Background:
DJ has been chasing win lights for 13 seasons, but his racing story started long before the big car. He first climbed into a Jr. Dragster at just 8 years old, and he’s been hooked on drag racing ever since. From Jrs to Top Sportsman, he’s spent years sharpening his skills and competing at a high level.

Crew:
Every racer needs someone in their corner, and for DJ that’s his dad Don Mateicka, who makes up the entire crew. A true father-son racing team that keeps the program rolling every weekend.

Favorite Racing Moments:
🚦 Making the final at the 2024 PDRA Northern Nationals
🏆 Winning the 2025 Midwest Top Sportsman Championship

Sponsors That Help Make It Happen:
Metz Performance
Automatic Transmission Design / Hipster’s Brake
McDivitt’s Towing & Repair
Jerry’s Auto Expressions
Parker Power & Equipment
Behling Racing Supply
Checkered Edge Design
Holz Chevrolet
Mr. Fabulous Photography

If you see DJ in the pits or staging lanes this season, make sure to say hello and wish him luck when those yelllow lights drop! 🚦

Stay tuned each week as we highlight more racers from the Midwest Top Sportsman community.

🎄Happy Holidays from Midwest Top Sportsman!🎄We’re thankful for our racers, crews, sponsors, tracks, and supporters who m...
12/24/2025

🎄Happy Holidays from Midwest Top Sportsman!🎄
We’re thankful for our racers, crews, sponsors, tracks, and supporters who make this series possible. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe, happy holiday season.
👉 Take a look at the 2026 racing schedule. We’re excited for what’s ahead!

Our fellow racer and MWTS member John Lopez was involved in a fire on his property. He is fighting for his life at Loyol...
11/26/2025

Our fellow racer and MWTS member John Lopez was involved in a fire on his property. He is fighting for his life at Loyola Medical Center and is on full life support with severe internal burns. They have him in an induced coma for almost 2 weeks and so far he has shown minor improvements. Please send prayers for his recovery. His friends have set up a Go-Fund to help offset costs. https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgofund.me%2F9a705af0d%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExNEVtTXB4ZWxCdGlnNEdGNHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzUxNDc3MTU2OTIyODA2MQABHksKRulFpqwfNopr53Uq_HyhqddSixqLdEBTSifRrmYqMVGnKktOvsj5cfRd_aem_hhPv00XtlcZ26fSZ_EOKEw&h=AT1--U1RRKhJnuEwlkWSlwPJ_uFQXAnLMzpLCvM6II6RPBc9X416pzO65m18LAhKXO0ypidFVLV1hyhh2xTXuHcVww1ZVcZQQicuKZB8jRVs1xBHgcO8K6lRPb0vPDOMRSOZI0bzfN4BElFzmSFz6g

Here are some pictures from our race weekend at Byron Dragway weekend of September 20th and 21st. Sorry for the delay!
10/01/2025

Here are some pictures from our race weekend at Byron Dragway weekend of September 20th and 21st. Sorry for the delay!

✨ Race Results Recap – Byron Dragway, Sept 20-21 ✨What a weekend at Byron! Saturday brought some incredible racing actio...
09/30/2025

✨ Race Results Recap – Byron Dragway, Sept 20-21 ✨

What a weekend at Byron! Saturday brought some incredible racing action with tight competition all day long:

🔥 Main Event (Saturday)
🏆 Winner: DJ Mateicka
🥈 Runner-Up: Eddie Banderowicz Sr

🔥 Second Chance Race (Saturday)
🏆 Winner: Matt Szymczak
🥈 Runner-Up: Eddie Banderowicz Jr

Huge congratulations to all of our drivers for putting on an amazing show and keeping the crowd on the edge of their seats! 👏💥

On Sunday, we went rounds and had some great racing shaping up, but unfortunately Mother Nature had other plans and the rain forced us to call it early. 🌧️

🙏 Big thanks to everyone who came out, supported, and raced with us this past weekend—you all make this community so special.

09/30/2025

🔥 Final Race Weekend of the Year! 🔥

The MWTS Season Finale is going down at Byron Dragway October 4th & 5th 🚦💥

💲 Big Weekend Payouts 💲
🏆 $2,500 to the Winner (+$1,000 bonus if you’re an MWTS member!)
🥈 $1,000 to Runner-Up
🥉 $500 to Semi-Finalists

🎟️ Entry: $100 (Car + Driver)

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the last race of the season with fast cars, big money, and bragging rights on the line. Who’s ready to close out 2025 with a bang? 🚗💨💨

👉 Tag your crew, bring the energy, and we’ll see you at the track!

Updated Points list after the last race in Byron weekend of Sept 20th & 21st.
09/30/2025

Updated Points list after the last race in Byron weekend of Sept 20th & 21st.

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