LaSalle - Thaw Brawl - MARS LM - March 26 Twin $3K & March 27 $12K - DRIVER ROLL CALL

LaSalle Speedway
LaSalle, Illinois

Friday, March 26th & Saturday, March 27th 2021
MARS Racing Series Late Models
UMP DIRTcar Modifieds
UMP Stock Cars


TICKETS
General Admission: $25 for Friday $30 for Saturday
Kids 11 & Under: FREE
Adult Pit Pass: $40
Kids 11 & Under: $25


Thursday 25th - Open Practice 6-9pm with pit gates open at 2pm

Friday, March 26th 2021
MARS Racing Series Late Models - Twin 2x $3,000 to win
UMP Modifieds - $1,000 to win
UMP Stock Cars - $1,000 to win

START TIMES - Friday
Pit Gates Open: Noon
Grandstands Open: 1pm
Pill Draw Closes: 3pm
Drivers Meeting: 3:30pm
Hot Laps: 4:30pm
Racing: 6:15pm


Saturday, March 27th 2021
MARS Racing Series Late Models - $12,000 to win
UMP DIRTcar Modifieds - $1,000 to win
UMP Stock Cars - $1,000 to win

START TIMES - Saturday
Pit Gates Open: Noon
Grandstands Open: 1pm
Pill Draw Closes: 3pm
Drivers Meeting: 3:30pm
Hot Laps: 4:30pm
Racing: 6:15pm


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DRIVER ROLL CALL

Car Number - Driver Name

01 - Greg Cantrell
1M - Mike Mataragas
2 - Dale Markham
3s - Brian Shirley
10s - Taylor Scheffler
B12 - Kevin Weaver
B14 - Victor Benedetto
M14 - Brandon Thirlby
15 - Kolby Vandenburgh
15B - Jay Brendel
18 - Shannon Babb
21B - Rich Bell
24 - Ryan Unzicker
25 - Jason Feger
32 - Chris Simpson
42 - Chad Finley
58 - Jeremiah Hurst
59 - Garrett Alberson
76 - Blair Nothdurft
89 - Mike Spatola
91 - Rusty Schlenk


ANY WORD ON THESE DRIVERS
Chad Simpson
Scott Schmitt
Spencer Dierks
Mike Provenzano
McKay Wenger
Gordy Gundaker
Trevor Gundaker
Frank Heckenast Jr.
Tim Manville
Rusty Griffaw
Paul Parker
Jay Morris
Jay Brendel
Kent Robinson
Mike Chasteen Jr.
Derek Chandler
Lyle Zanker
Ryan Weistart
Allen Weisser
Donny Walden
Myles Moos
Cole Swibold
Billy Hough
Bob Gardner
Glen Thompson
Jeff Curl
Jeffery Ledford
Garrett Alberson
Jeremiah Hurst
Ryan Vanderveen
Mitch McGrath
Billy Moyer Jr.
Billy Moyer
Any lucas drivers not going to Cherokee for the WOO LMS event

Is Tyler Erb able to race if DIRTCar points are being awarded or is his suspension still going?

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Originally Posted by Action10

Is Tyler Erb able to race if DIRTCar points are being awarded or is his suspension still going?

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I'm not sure how that works. Race isn't listed on his schedule now. It was there a few days ago though. Maybe he got a no from DIRTcar on participating in that event or Tony said no because he doesn't want any issues like a few years ago. He's won that race twice.

This show usually draws about 35 - 40/45 Late Models. With it being double $3,000 to win features on Friday & $12,000 to win on Saturday it could be a good regional show.

Are the double features the same competitors both races?

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Originally Posted by WisWildManFan

Are the double features the same competitors both races?

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No. Two separate features. All Late Model drivers that show up Friday will have the chance to make one of the two feature races. i think this will help draw cars knowing they have a good chance at making a feature on Friday.

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Originally Posted by HoosierDirtFan

No. Two separate features. All Late Model drivers that show up Friday will have the chance to make one of the two feature races. i think this will help draw cars knowing they have a good chance at making a feature on Friday.

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That’s cool yea with that and being first race in area should get a nice field

I plan to run both nights (barring any work issues, etc.).

I know it's on Kevin Weaver's schedule. I'm sure you'll see may of the regulars from our area, especially with the hopes of getting to run a feature on Friday night.

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Originally Posted by TheJet-09

I plan to run both nights (barring any work issues, etc.).I know it's on Kevin Weaver's schedule. I'm sure you'll see may of the regulars from our area, especially with the hopes of getting to run a feature on Friday night.

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Good luck to ya

ADD
10s - Taylor Scheffler

Add:
76- Blair Nothdurft
15- Kolby Vandenbergh
1M- Mike Mataragas

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Originally Posted by TheJet-09

I plan to run both nights (barring any work issues, etc.).

I know it's on Kevin Weaver's schedule. I'm sure you'll see may of the regulars from our area, especially with the hopes of getting to run a feature on Friday night.

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Put the 09 out front this time! 😎

Give 'em hell...

I thank all my supporters! And depending on the camera angle, it might look like I'm out front when I'm getting lapped!

But on a serious note, I have put effort into improving areas of the car that I feel should yield definite gains. I might even get out and practice some this weekend (which I rarely do). So old girl isn't gonna look any different on the outside, but it's what's inside that counts (at least that's what my therapist told me).

So if any of you are out and about that weekend, stop by and say hi. I'm not near as grumpy as I look!

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Originally Posted by TheJet-09

I thank all my supporters! And depending on the camera angle, it might look like I'm out front when I'm getting lapped!

But on a serious note, I have put effort into improving areas of the car that I feel should yield definite gains. I might even get out and practice some this weekend (which I rarely do). So old girl isn't gonna look any different on the outside, but it's what's inside that counts (at least that's what my therapist told me).

So if any of you are out and about that weekend, stop by and say hi. I'm not near as grumpy as I look!

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Is practice at Farmer City?

Yes, Farmer City this Sunday from 12-4. Stands are free and I believe $20 pit-pass.

Peoria has practice scheduled for this Sat, but I haven't seen anything posted about it (recently, at least).

Peoria practice canceled. Try again next week. And the long range forecast for LaSalle doesn't look good.

ADD
24 - Ryan Unzicker - His first race of 2021.

ADD
91 - Rusty Schlenk

DRIVER / RACE INFO

Mars Racing Series approved DIRTcar UMP racing tires are: Hoosier LM20, LM30, & LM40.

The LM20 may be used on any corner of the car – right front, left front, left rear, right rear. A LM30 or LM40 may be used as a right rear option only.

DIRTcar UMP Rules, governing mechanical rules and chemical alteration of tires are in effect.

Tire inspection can be performed by Mars Late Model Tour Officials and/or DIRTcar UMP Officials at any time throughout the event day including but not limited to; on the grid, in the designated inspection area, post-race inspection or in an individual team’s pit stall.

Standard Race Day Format:
Qualifying (2 laps)
A & B Group Qualifying – (if 28 cars+)
Straight Up Qualifying – (if under 28 cars)
(Overall Fast Qualifier to front stretch before opening ceremonies for interview and pictures)

Heat Races (10 laps) – Car count determines number of heats
3 Heat Races (10 laps) Top 5 transfer to A-Main (Top 5 to scale) (Under 28 cars)
4 Heat Races (10 laps) Top 4 transfer to A-Main (Top 4 to scale) (28-49 cars)
6 Heat Races (10 laps) Top 3 transfer to A-Main (Top 3 to scale) (50+ cars)

Redraw for A-Main
Heat Race Runner-Ups Draw (4-6 or 5-8)
Heat Race Winners Draw (1-3 or 1-4)
(If more than 4 heats ONLY winners redraw)

B-Mains (12 laps) – Car count determines number of races
1 B-Main (12 laps) Top 5 transfer to A-Main (Top 5 to scales) (Under 28 cars)
2 B-Main (12 laps) Top 2 transfer to A-Main (Top 2 to scales) (Over 30 cars)
2 Provisional Starters each event
1 – Mars Series provisional – (based of highest Mars points driver not transferred into A-Main) (1st race of year based off previous season points)
1 – Track provisional – (track discretion)

Feature Event – Laps & Purse varies per event
Top 3 finishers always to front stretch for interviews and pictures
(Top 5 to scales)


2021 Mars Racing Series Rule & Handbook
http://www.marsracingseries.com/wp-c...e-Handbook.pdf


2021 Registration
http://www.marsracingseries.com/driv.../registration/


2021 Race Payouts
http://www.marsracingseries.com/2020-race-payouts/

Add Brandon Thirlby per fb page

Updated drivers list.