MARS Late model series?

[thexfactor0210]

Have not heard anything since Izzo bought it. I saw they have two races at Peoria next year. Anyone know of any other dates or news with the series?

[JayD]

Seeing Peoria two times on their schedule says maybe there are big changes are in store for the MARS series, maybe Izzo does know what he’s doing after all.

[Highside Hustler25]

Pencil in Farmer City for May 8th. Spoon River May 24th.

[HoosierDirtFan]

2 Races at Fairbury, 2 Races at Farmer City, 2 races at Peoria, 1 at Spoon River, and more coming. He even waved the sanctioning fee for the first year he owns the MARS series and gave tracks a break. From what he's told me; he has reached out to about 50 different tracks. Tony is not having races just for the sake of having them. He doesn't want to have a race at a track when there is another near by. He's turned down a few tracks with dates. Look for Brownstown (IN) and Tri-City (IL) to possibly be on the schedule along with a few others.

[hoosier race fan]

I was expecting to see a MARS race on the schedule for Plymouth. In typical Plymouth fashion, that was not the case.

[HoosierDirtFan]

I was expecting to see a MARS race on the schedule for Plymouth. In typical Plymouth fashion, that was not the case.

Tony said the same think when I talk to him on Facebook yesterday. You'd swear they act like their crap don't stink. The 2 that put the schedule together are a couple of bone heads. After helping them with track prep for most of 2019 that's how they do things. If it doesn't involve sprint cars they don't care to much for it. That could be a good track if the race director with stop with her b.s. She's run a few drivers off with her mouth among other things. The racing there is good though.

[golddirt]

2 Races at Fairbury, 2 Races at Farmer City, 2 races at Peoria, 1 at Spoon River, and more coming. He even waved the sanctioning fee for the first year he owns the MARS series and gave tracks a break. From what he's told me; he has reached out to about 50 different tracks. Tony is not having races just for the sake of having them. He doesn't want to have a race at a track when there is another near by. He's turned down a few tracks with dates. Look for Brownstown (IN) and Tri-City (IL) to possibly be on the schedule along with a few others.

Peoria is close to spoon

[HoosierDirtFan]

Peoria is close to spoon

I know that been to spoon. He meant sanctioned super late model shows.

[golddirt]

I believe Peoria is ump or are you referring to specials?

[HoosierDirtFan]

I believe Peoria is ump or are you referring to specials?

Special / series sanctions late model shows.

[HoosierDirtFan]

Just added a $5,000 to win race at Quincy Raceways for August 23rd.

[Zonks32x]

Unlikely to happen, but I'd love to see them get 1 or 2 races in Wisconsin.

Hope Jacksonville, IL gets a race or two.

[HoosierDirtFan]

Just added a $5,000 to win race at Shadyhill Speedway in Medaryville, Indiana for May 30th.

It my be one of my few local home tracks but Not a snow ball chance in **** did I ever see that coming.

[HoosierDirtFan]

Added a $5,000 to win show at Quad Cities Raceway in East Moline, Illinois for September 6.

[hoosier race fan]

Just added a $5,000 to win race at Shadyhill Speedway in Medaryville, Indiana for May 30th.

It my be once of my few local home tracks but Not a snow ball chance in **** did I ever see that coming.
I’m glad to see them add a race at Shadyhill. That is the same date the WoO Late Models are at Tri-State. Probably won’t have many cars that would have to make a decision about which one to go to, but both shows are going to have to work to get a full field. I’m sure some of the crate cars from Shadyhill will help. Shadyhill is 40 minutes from me, but I’m going to Tri-State.

[turnleftandgasit]

Fairbury has free admission on May 30th. That could hold the central IL travelers. Place was pretty packed for a regular night of racing last year. I will wait and see how the Mars tour is pulling in cars before I plan that weekend. Will they be that much stronger than a weekly FALS lineup? It would be a new track for me, so that will come into play.

FYI, I'm not saying SN or PDC packed, but admission was double a regular night in my guess. Like every regular brought a friend full.

[HoosierDirtFan]

Here's what the Schedule looks like so far for the MARS Racing Series

Saturday, April 11 - Peoria Speedway - Peoria, IL
Steve Lance Sr. Night - $5,000 to win

Friday, May 8 - Farmer City Raceway - Farmer City, IL
Farmer City 74 - $10,000 to win

Saturday, May 9 - Fairbury American Legion Speedway - Fairbury, IL
FALS Spring Showcase - $10,000 to win

Saturday, May 16th - Brownstown Speedway - Brownstown, IN
MARS Racing Series - $3,000 to win

Sunday, May 17th - Quad Cities Raceway The Bullring at Rico County Fairgrounds - East Moline, IL
MARS Racing Series - $5,000 to win

Sunday, May 24 - Spoon River Speedway - Banner, IL
Gary Cook Jr. Memorial - $5,000 to win

Saturday, May 30 - Shadyhill Speedway - Medaryville, IN
Race #7 Spring Nationals - $5,000 to win

Saturday, August 22 - Peoria Speedway - Peoria, IL
66th Annual Illinois State Championship - $5,000 to win

Sunday, August 23 - Quincy Raceways - Quincy, IL
MARS Racing Series - $5,000 to win

Friday, September 4th - Farmer City Raceway - Farmer City, Illinois
Casey's General Store Nationals - $5,000 to win

Saturday, September 5 - Fairbury American Legion Speedway - Fairbury, IL
Late Model Shootout - $5,000 to win

Sunday, September 6 - Quad Cities Raceway The Bullring at the Rico Fairgrounds - East Moline, IL
Ron Marks Jr. Memorial - $5,000 to win

[fryefan]

HoosierDirtFan,

THANKS for all of the updates !!!

[HoosierDirtFan]

HoosierDirtFan,

THANKS for all of the updates !!!

I think you will see about 18-20 races in Tony's first year.
Brownstown (IN), Tri-City, Thunder Valley (IN), Kankakee County (IL), Fayette County (IL), Highland (IL), Belle-Clair (IL), & and a few others possible.
Hope this new LS motor will take off and be a good motor that doesn't cost as much for local teams to utilize.
I think it could help local racing and seems to have a decent power band.
I don't believe it will be anything like a ct525 motor.
Might be a good bit better.
Guess will see over time.
Not sure who all is building them but I know Mullins was mentioned as one.

[HoosierDirtFan]

ADDED
Farmer City Raceway
Farmer City, Illinois
Friday, September 4th 2020
Casey's General Store Nationals
$5,000 to win

[HoosierDirtFan]

Any track that would like to host a MARS race - Before Tony started putting a schedule together he waved the series sanction fee for the first year.

[BloomerWon]

Any track that would like to host a MARS race - Tony has waved the series sanction fee for the first year.

Hope he gets a lot of work.

[HoosierDirtFan]

2nd race added at Quad Cities for May 17th.

Peterson Family Promotions Quad Cities Raceway
East Moline, Illinois
Sunday, May 17th 2020
MARS Racing Series
$5,000 to win

[BloomerWon]

Been a while since I've been back to QCR. Looking forward to May to give it another chance. Should be good now.

[Shiny Side Up 18]

I've never been to East Moline, and now I could go four times this year. East Moline and Charleston are the only remaining active dirt tracks in Illinois I've yet to visit.

[dirt33]

The May 17 race at East Moline comes on the heels of the Burlington-Farley-Deer Creek Lucas Oil races, thus making for an awesome 4 day stretch.

[TheJet-09]

Pretty centralized to my neck of the woods so far. I'm looking forward to all of these shows.

I must have missed something about the LS engine though? A rule or option? I don't think there are enough of them out there yet for them to be affordable. If you look at some of the drag racing versions, they can be pretty pricey!

[racincowboy02]

What does Mars stand for and what would it take to get them to come south for a few events

[Shiny Side Up 18]

What does Mars stand for and what would it take to get them to come south for a few events

Midwest Auto Racing Series.

[racincowboy02]

ok thanks Shiny

[HoosierDirtFan]

Midwest Auto Racing Series.


ok thanks Shiny

Mid American Racing Series

[HoosierDirtFan]

ADDED
Brownstown Speedway
Brownstown, Indiana
Saturday, August 8th 2020
Hall Of Fame Classic - $10,000 to win

[Shiny Side Up 18]

Mid American Racing Series

Wow I wasn't even close lol.

[thexfactor0210]

Any idea if the Thaw Brawl will continue?

[HoosierDirtFan]

ADDED
Saturday, May 16th 2020
Brownstown Speedway
Brownstown, Indiana
MARS Racing Series - $3,000 to win

[HoosierDirtFan]

MARS RACING SERIES
Marketing Opportunities
https://i.imgur.com/tw7z0dC.jpg

[50Dixon50]

I'm hoping i55-raceway will be on that list soon

[TheJet-09]

When I saw the Brownstown race on May 16, I thought "wait a minute...it's a good 7 hours up to East Moline (IL) the following night." But now I don't see that race on the schedule anymore...Hmm...

[HoosierDirtFan]

Tyson Graves announces as they new announced for the MARS Racing Series. The Farmer City announcer will continue to announce at FCR as there currently are no conflicts with the Friday night track right now.

[Clayton_Wetters]

Here's what the Schedule looks like so far for the MARS Racing Series

Saturday, April 11 - Peoria Speedway - Peoria, IL
Steve Lance Sr. Night - $5,000 to win

Friday, May 8 - Farmer City Raceway - Farmer City, IL
Farmer City 74 - $10,000 to win

Saturday, May 9 - Fairbury American Legion Speedway - Fairbury, IL
FALS Spring Showcase - $10,000 to win

Saturday, May 16th - Brownstown Speedway - Brownstown, IN
MARS Racing Series - $3,000 to win

Sunday, May 17th - Quad Cities Raceway The Bullring at Rico County Fairgrounds - East Moline, IL
MARS Racing Series - $5,000 to win

Sunday, May 24 - Spoon River Speedway - Banner, IL
Gary Cook Jr. Memorial - $5,000 to win

Saturday, May 30 - Shadyhill Speedway - Medaryville, IN
Race #7 Spring Nationals - $5,000 to win

Saturday, August 22 - Peoria Speedway - Peoria, IL
66th Annual Illinois State Championship - $5,000 to win

Sunday, August 23 - Quincy Raceways - Quincy, IL
MARS Racing Series - $5,000 to win

Friday, September 4th - Farmer City Raceway - Farmer City, Illinois
Casey's General Store Nationals - $5,000 to win

Saturday, September 5 - Fairbury American Legion Speedway - Fairbury, IL
Late Model Shootout - $5,000 to win

Sunday, September 6 - Quad Cities Raceway The Bullring at the Rico Fairgrounds - East Moline, IL
Ron Marks Jr. Memorial - $5,000 to win

Wonder why Brownstown is the only one that pays less than 5K, Or do we wonder?

[HoosierDirtFan]

Wonder why Brownstown is the only one that pays less than 5K, Or do we wonder?

Not sure on that; but the minimum payout for a MARS race has always been $3,000 to win.

[Clayton_Wetters]

Good thing, or they would have paid 2K. lol

[thexfactor0210]

Any ideas where the March races and remaining dates will be???

[50Dixon50]

Not sure on that; but the minimum payout for a MARS race has always been $3,000 to win.But they're also paying Brownstown #10,000 later

[HoosierDirtFan]

But they're also paying Brownstown #10,000 later

No kidding.....

[Shiny Side Up 18]

Any ideas where the March races and remaining dates will be???

I hope Lincoln gets a date. That place is very underrated and supers put on a great show there.

[HoosierDirtFan]

I hope Lincoln gets a date. That place is very underrated and supers put on a great show there.

I agree...….

[HoosierDirtFan]

ADDED
Friday, March 27th
Lee County Speedway
Donnellson, IA
9th Annual Thaw Brawl Night #1
Twin $2,500 to win features

Saturday, March 28th
Lee County Speedway
Donnellson, IA
9th Annual Thaw Brawl Night #2
$12,000 to win

RAIN DATE SUNDAY, MARCH 28TH

Friday, April 10th
TBA

Monday, May 25th
TBA

Friday, May 29th
TBA

[FastEd95]

Looks like I will be attending my first Thaw Brawl. Very nice facility at Donnellson. Only 76 days away!

[thexfactor0210]

Wonder which drivers are potentials to follow the full series. There are a couple conflicting dates with major races, such as the USA Nationals at Cedar Lake. Here is some I am hoping will follow most of it:

Frank Heckenast Jr.
Mike Spatola
Rich Bell
Chris Simpson
Chad Simpson
Terry Phillips
Ryan Unzicker
Jason Feger
Gordy Gundaker
Shannon Babb
Tanner English

[TheJet-09]

Has there been any mention of a points fund, or something similar? Without that, I don't know you'd get anyone to follow any series, other than for individual races.

I was considering it, but I'm not making headlines either way. I'd almost guarantee Rich Bell will, especially with the Ethanol series folding. We shall see...I wish them success!

[thexfactor0210]

Has there been any mention of a points fund, or something similar? Without that, I don't know you'd get anyone to follow any series, other than for individual races.

I was considering it, but I'm not making headlines either way. I'd almost guarantee Rich Bell will, especially with the Ethanol series folding. We shall see...I wish them success!

I was wondering about a points fund as well. I would say if you can develop sponsors to give out 10k to the champion that would entice a few guys with only 15 races or so. Or possibly to provide some tow money to your top 8 in points.

[HoosierDirtFan]

Has there been any mention of a points fund, or something similar? Without that, I don't know you'd get anyone to follow any series, other than for individual races.

I was considering it, but I'm not making headlines either way. I'd almost guarantee Rich Bell will, especially with the Ethanol series folding. We shall see...I wish them success!


I was wondering about a points fund as well. I would say if you can develop sponsors to give out 10k to the champion that would entice a few guys with only 15 races or so. Or possibly to provide some tow money to your top 8 in points.

I'd be willing to bet that Tony is looking at all angles to make the MARS Racing Series a success in his first season running the series.

[BloomerWon]

Wonder which drivers are potentials to follow the full series. There are a couple conflicting dates with major races, such as the USA Nationals at Cedar Lake. Here is some I am hoping will follow most of it:

Frank Heckenast Jr.
Mike Spatola
Rich Bell
Chris Simpson
Chad Simpson
Terry Phillips
Ryan Unzicker
Jason Feger
Gordy Gundaker
Shannon Babb
Tanner English

Babb for sure and most others on this list won't follow it I'm thinking.

[Shiny Side Up 18]

Per MARS Facebook page:

"We are really excited at the response we have received from so many regarding the 2020 schedule. We also have received alot of questions regarding the tire rule and the complete payout for $3,000 and $5,000 to win races. All this information is posted at marsracingseries.com under driver info. You will notice we still have to post the $10,000 to win race payouts. The tire rule will be the offical tire rule at all events. We hope to post something soon regarding points fund, show up money, $10,000 to win payouts and etc. We are working on this everyday and will keep everyone posted as we have information to announce."

[thexfactor0210]

Babb for sure and most others on this list won't follow it I'm thinking.

I am thinking most on this list will follow about half. Babb has several on his schedule already.