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Winner's Circle

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Winner's Circle

We are a chain of Automotive Speed and Custom shops in Joliet, Washington, and East Moline Illinois We also have knowledge in hard core racing products.

We have performance and custom auto parts for Drag Race, Circle Track, Street Rod, Street Performance, 2WD Truck, and 4x4 Truck. Our Joliet store is open 7 days a week and Peoria and Moline

05/27/2026

🏁 In the Winner’s Circle — Madison Drafke 🏁

This week we’re featuring Madison Drafke and her 1973 Chevy Nova race car.

🔥 408 Stroker Small Block Chevy
🏁 First big-car race at Builders Brawl

Madison and her mom picked up the Nova only about a month and a half ago, expecting it to be race ready — until they discovered oil underneath the car right before Builders Brawl.

That kicked off a crash course in engine building.

With help from family friend Joe Zolper, the motor came out and was torn down, giving Madison a firsthand look at what an engine shouldn’t look like — and how to properly put one back together.

In just two weeks, the engine was back in the car and running again.

“He told me this won’t be the last time the motor comes out, but next time it’s gonna be me and only me working on it (with adult supervision of course).”

Madison says she couldn’t thank Joe enough for everything he’s done for her — and after all the hard work, she had an absolute blast competing in her very first race in a full-size race car at Builders Brawl.

That passion, determination, and willingness to learn is exactly what belongs In the Winner’s Circle.

👉 Think your ride or racing story deserves the spotlight next?
Send us your photos and build details for a chance to be featured!

05/20/2026

🏁 In the Winner’s Circle — Noah Moore 🏁

This week we’re featuring Noah Moore and his head-turning 2020 Dodge Charger S**t Pack — a modern Mopar build that’s impossible to miss.

🔥 Custom lighting throughout the car
🔥 Custom exhaust with a flame kit
🔥 93 octane tune
🔥 Cold air intake
🔥 Custom wheels
🔥 Full custom wrap
🔥 More upgrades still on the way

And Noah isn’t stopping there — an Air Lift suspension setup is coming soon to take the build even further.

What makes this Charger special?

“It’s one of a kind and when you see it in person it turns your head for sure.”

From the custom styling to the aggressive setup, this S**t Pack is built to stand out day or night — and that’s exactly what earns it a place In the Winner’s Circle.

👉 Think your ride deserves the spotlight next?
Send us your photos and build details for a chance to be featured!

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05/13/2026

🏁 In the Winner’s Circle 🏁

This week we’re featuring Vincent Thomason and his unique right-hand-drive Toyota build — a car that definitely stands out from the crowd.

Under the hood sits a legendary Toyota Supra engine paired to a built 5-speed transmission, giving this import a perfect mix of style and performance.

Vincent may not take it out as much these days, but it’s still his “cool car” — and honestly, we agree.

One of the standout features? The right-hand-drive setup that instantly grabs attention anywhere it goes.

Vincent also gave a shoutout to the shop after stopping in to browse:

“Love your guys shop. Visited in there to window shop a while back. You guys have some awesome stock!”

We appreciate the support, Vincent — and your ride has definitely earned a place In the Winner’s Circle.

👉 Think your car or truck deserves the spotlight next?
Send us your photos and build details for a chance to be featured!

05/12/2026

New from AutoMeter!

The 8.8" InVision LCD Digital Dash is here, giving you a high-definition digital display in a more compact size that fits even more applications.

Part #7400 — 8.8" Universal LCD Digital Dash
Overall Panel Dimensions: 10 1/4" x 4 1/2"

Features include:
• High-definition 8.8" LCD display
• Five user-selectable screen layouts
• Color customization
• Integrated joystick for easy programming
• On-screen indicators for high beams, turn signals, odometer, and trip mileage
• Visual and audible alarms for fuel level, oil pressure, water temperature, and voltage
• Includes universal wiring harness and sending units for water temperature and oil pressure

Upgrade your dash with a clean, modern display built for performance.

Check it out at Winners Circle Speed & Custom!

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05/06/2026

🏁 In the Winner’s Circle — May Features Are Now Open! 🏁

Car season is here — and we want to see what you’re driving, racing, and building this spring!

From drag cars and street machines to lifted trucks, cruisers, and long-term projects — if it’s got a story, it belongs here.

📸 Want to be featured?
• Send us photos of your ride
• Include your name and build details
• Tell us what makes your car or truck special

We’ll be selecting builds all month long to spotlight in our weekly In the Winner’s Circle series.

🔧 Built it. Race it. Cruise it. Show it off.
Let’s see what you’ve got this season.

👉 Message us your submission today!

05/01/2026

Calling All Washington, IL Customers!

We want to feature YOUR ride in the front window of our Winners Circle Washington store!

If you have a car, truck, race car, street rod, classic, hot rod, or project you’re proud of, bring us a picture so we can display it for everyone to see.

Pictures need to be:

12x10 size
Good quality photo
In a frame

Drop your framed photo off at the Winners Circle Washington, Illinois location and help us fill the front window with the awesome rides from our local customers.

Let’s show off what Washington’s car community is all about!

04/25/2026

The first Street Car Brawl Dragstrip in Morocco, Indiana is tomorrow Saturday April 25th!

This popular event brings street racing to the track, run on the back end of the strip on the worst unprepped surface in the country. This is a pour your own prep, flashlight or arm drop start, down and dirty run what you brung race! There will also be testing & grudge racing all day!

A $40 tech card covers the race vehicle and driver; spectators are $20 each and children under 12 are free! Gates open at 9 AM!

Everyone come on out and help support this wonderful track!!!

04/22/2026

🏁 In the Winner’s Circle 🏁

This week we’re featuring Zach Lewis and his wild 1956 Chevy — a build that proves plans change, but passion stays the same.

Zach picked up the car in early 2020 with plans to freshen it up and hit the track quickly… but like most real builds, it turned into something much bigger.

The car was taken all the way down to a bare chassis and completely transformed:

🔥 565ci Steve Schmidt Big Block Chevy
🏁 Weld Wheels
🔧 New floor, cage components, and paint
⚙️ Carbon tunnel, new dash, and Racepak system

And of course — plenty of parts sourced through Winner’s Circle Speed & Custom (and more than a few calls to Bob along the way!).

After about a year of updates, the car hit the track and didn’t waste any time — making its way to multiple big money bracket race finals.

From there, the car went to RJ Racecars for even more upgrades:

🔩 New rear end housing
🔩 New 4-link setup
🔩 Anti-roll bar

The result? A car that was “on a string.”

Even after an unfortunate incident at bracket finals where the car fell off the stacker hoist, Zach rebuilt it once again with new bodywork, wing, parachute mount, and windows.

Because in racing — the work never stops.

🔥 Next up? A blown big block Chevy and plans to hit Top Sportsman competition.

That kind of dedication, resilience, and drive is exactly what earns this ‘56 a spot In the Winner’s Circle.

👉 Think your build belongs here next?
Send us your photos and story for a chance to be featured!

04/15/2026

🏁 In the Winner’s Circle 🏁

This week we’re featuring Kyle Shearer and a car that means far more than horsepower — his 1967 Plymouth GTX.

Under the hood is a classic Mopar combination:

🔥 440 Big Block
⚙️ 4-speed manual
💪 Headers
🏁 Single-plane intake
🔧 750 Demon carb
⚡ MSD ignition
🔩 Comp cam

But what truly makes this car special is the story behind it.

Kyle’s grandfather purchased the GTX in 1987 and restored it with Kyle’s father. The car was later sold in 1992 when Kyle was just three years old, and his grandfather passed away a few years later.

Kyle grew up hearing about the car and became so attached to the story that he even got a tattoo of it.

Then in 2023, fate stepped in. Kyle tracked the car down in Tennessee. After nearly two years of building a friendship with the current owner—who had purchased it from his grandfather and kept it in storage—they were finally able to make a deal.

When Kyle picked up the car, he found something incredible:

📄 His grandfather’s 1987 registration still sitting in the glove box.

Almost nothing had changed on the car over the decades besides wheels, a few mechanical updates, and recovered seats.

In another twist of fate, Kyle later met the owner who had the car before his grandfather, a lifelong Joliet resident who even had photos of the car from the mid-1980s.

A car lost to time… and found again by the family who loved it most.

That’s exactly the kind of story that belongs In the Winner’s Circle.

👉 Have a car or truck with a story worth telling?
Send us your photos and build history for a chance to be featured next!

04/08/2026

🏁 In the Winner’s Circle 🏁

This week we’re featuring John Cary and his tough 1962 Chevy II — a car built to be driven and proven at the track.

🔥 406 Small Block Chevy
⚙️ Powerglide transmission
🏁 Runs 11.20 in the 1/4 mile

John’s Nova isn’t just a race car — it’s a car he drives anywhere and everywhere, combining street reliability with strong strip performance.

The car is equipped with parts from Winner’s Circle Speed & Custom, and John has been a loyal customer for over 30 years.

“I can’t say enough about the customer service Jim and his team provide.”

Cars like this — built to run hard and enjoyed on the street — are exactly what belong In the Winner’s Circle.

👉 Want your ride featured next?
Send us your photos and build story for a chance to be highlighted in an upcoming In the Winner’s Circle post!

04/04/2026

The first Street Car Brawl Dragstrip of 2026 is coming to Morocco, Indiana on Saturday April 25th!

This popular event brings street racing to the track, run on the back end of the strip on the worst unprepped surface in the country. This is a pour your own prep, flashlight or arm drop start, down and dirty run what you brung race!

A $40 tech card covers the race vehicle and driver; spectators are $20 each and children under 12 are free!

Do you have what it takes?

Address

207 N Scott Street
Joliet, IL
60432

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8am - 5:30pm
Friday	8am - 5:30pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.winnerscircle.com/

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