MARS MASTERS
RCS FOR MAHDER MEMORIAL WIN!
(August
12, 2017) Jimmy Mars mastered his hometown
Red Cedar Speedway on Friday night, August 11 to record
his fourth triumph of the 2017 campaign in the 'Duane Mahder
Memorial,' which was sanctioned by the WISSOTA Challenge
Series! Jimmy scored the victory in his heat race as well,
which landed him the outside of the front row for the start
of the 55-lap special event. The Menomonie, Wisconsin star
then emerged victorious in the headliner to bag the $5,555
payday by beating Mike Prochnow, Rick Hanestad, Marshall
Fegers, and John Kaanta to the checkered flag. Full results
from the 'Duane Mahder Memorial' can be viewed by pointing
your Internet browser to www.redcedarspeedway.com.
(CRP
Photos)
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LUCRATIVE STRETCH
FOR #28 TEAM IN WISCONSIN
(August 5, 2017) The
30th edition of the 'USA Nationals' concluded tonight at
the renowned Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin
and each driver had their sights firmly set on capturing
the whopping $50,000 windfall. Jimmy Mars qualified nineteenth
fastest in Group A last night during time trials and later
placed sixth in his loaded heat race. Following a seventh
place finish in his B-Main and a fourth place effort in
the Last Chance Qualifier earlier tonight, Jimmy unfortunately
missed out on the 100-lap 'USA Nationals' headliner, which
was won by Don O'Neal.
(August 4, 2017)
The 'USA Nationals' finally kicked off tonight
at Cedar Lake Speedway and a $6,000 payday was on the line
in the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series show
at the New Richmond, Wisconsin facility. Jimmy Mars ran
fifth in his stacked heat race before nabbing the second
transfer spot through his B-Main. Unfortunately, Jimmy was
an early retiree in the 30-lap prelim with right rear damage
and was officially placed twenty-first in the final finishing
order.
(August 3, 2017)
Tonight's $6,000 to win 'USA Nationals'
preliminary event at the renowned Cedar Lake Speedway in
New Richmond, Wisconsin has been rained-out and rescheduled
for tomorrow evening. Also on tap tomorrow at CLS with the
entire rain-postponed prelim program will be the regularly
scheduled time trial session and heat races for Saturday's
'USA Nationals' headliner, which once again boasts a gigantic
$50,000 winner's check.
(August 2, 2017)
The #28 team made the overnight haul to
Shawano Speedway in Shawano, Wisconsin tonight for the annual
running of the 'Sun Drop Shootout,' which was sanctioned
by the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series. The
$10,000 to win event marked the eighth straight year that
the national tour has hosted an event at the sprawling 1/2-mile
speedplant. Jimmy Mars knocked down the fifteenth quickest
time overall during qualifying before placing fifth in his
loaded heat race. The Menomonie, Wisconsin standout then
worked his way past four competitors during the 50-lap finale
en route to an eleventh place showing.
(August 1, 2017)
The World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model
Series made their first-ever stop to Oshkosh Speedzone Raceway
in Oshkosh, Wisconsin tonight and Mars Racing was in the
pit area to vie for the $10,000 top prize. Jimmy Mars tripped
the clock fifteenth fastest in Group B during qualifying
prior to grabbing the fourth and final transfer spot through
his heat race. After starting the 50-lapper from the inside
of the eighth row, Jimmy motored past a handful of racecars
on his way to a solid tenth place effort in the caution-free
race.
(July
31, 2017) Jimmy Mars, of Menomonie, Wisconsin,
racked up his third feature win of the 2017 campaign tonight
at Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wisconsin! The Dirt
Kings Tour rolled into Plymouth and a strong 34 car field
assembled in the pit area. Jimmy laid down the quickest
time in his group during qualifying prior to claiming another
heat race triumph. After rolling off from the outside of
the second row in the 50-lap feature, Jimmy swapped the
top spot with Jason Feger on several different occasions
early in the distance before eventually leading the final
sixteen circuits. The "Iceman" went on to bag
the $4,000 payday in the caution-free affair over Brian
Shirley, Jason Feger, Nick Anvelink, and Tyler Erb! (Eamon
Bauman Photo)
(July 29, 2017)
Next up for the #28 team was another WISSOTA
Challenge Series event tonight at Rice Lake Speedway in
Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Jimmy Mars scored the victory in his
heat race and later started the headliner from the outside
of the second row. Jimmy was then able to move up inside
of the top three to garner a third place podium performance
in the $2,000 to win affair and trailed only victor A.J.
Diemel and runner-up Marshall Fegers at the checkered flag.
(July 28, 2017)
A hectic stretch of racing action for the
Mars Racing team in their home state of Wisconsin kicked
off tonight in the Twin Ports Twin 25s at AMSOIL Speedway
in Superior, Wisconsin. The WISSOTA Challenge Series presided
over the pair of 25-lap feature events in northern Wisconsin,
which paid $1,500 each to the winner. Jimmy Mars won his
heat race in preliminary action and later placed second
in the first 25-lapper behind only victor Rick Hanestad.
In the final 25-lap main event of the evening, Jimmy crossed
under the checkers third to the land on the podium behind
only race winner John Kaanta and runner-up Jesse Glenz.
The Menomonie, Wisconsin ace picked up an extra $500 bonus,
as he was the driver with the highest average finish between
the Twin Ports Twin 25s!
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MARS ENTERS
SILVER DOLLAR NATIONALS AT I-80
(July
23, 2017) The Mars Racing team invaded I-80
Speedway in Greenwood, Nebraska on July 21-22 for the 7th
Annual 'Silver Dollar Nationals,' which was once again sanctioned
by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and paid a whopping
$53,000 to the winner - a record high. Things kicked off
in the Cornhusker State on Friday night with two sets of
qualifying heat races. Jimmy Mars placed seventh in his
first heat race of the evening and fifth in his second and
final prelim. After finishing sixth in Saturday's stacked
consolation event, Jimmy somewhat salvaged his weekend by
running second in the $3,000 to win 'Belt Bash' for non-qualifiers.
The Menomonie, Wisconsin star could have opted for a starting
spot in the 80-lap headliner, but instead took the $2,000
runner-up money due to an overheating powerplant. Full results
from I-80 Speedway can be viewed by pointing your web browser
to www.lucasdirt.com.
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WILD WEST TOUR
NIGHTLY RESULTS FOR #28 TEAM
(July
14, 2017) The four-race Wild West Tour wrapped
up tonight for the cars and stars racing with the World
of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series with the 'Acme Tools
50' at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Afternoon rain showers prior to the $10,000 to win special
made for a wicked fast racing surface. Jimmy Mars knocked
down the tenth quickest lap in Group B during qualifying
and later grabbed the fourth and final transfer spot through
his heat race. He then started the 50-lapper from the outside
of the eighth row and moved up three positions during the
headliner en route to a thirteenth place outing.
(July 13, 2017)
The penultimate event of the World of Outlaws
Craftsman Late Model Series-sanctioned Wild West Tour took
the #28 team to Hibbing Raceway in Hibbing, Minnesota tonight
for another $8,000 to win duel. Jimmy Mars posted the sixth
fastest time in Group B during qualifying before placing
third in his stacked heat race. After rolling off from the
outside of the sixth row in the 40-lap main event, Jimmy
was able to maneuver past a couple of competitors on his
way to a solid tenth place effort.
(July 12, 2017)
Next up on the Wild West Tour with the World
of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series was a visit tonight
to Ogilvie Raceway in Ogilvie, Minnesota for an $8,000 to
win shootout. Jimmy Mars clicked off the fourth fastest
lap overall during time trials and was then battling for
the lead in his heat race until he hit an inside utility
tire. Unfortunately, the bout with the tire caused heavy
damage to his #28 machine and Jimmy relied on a provisional
before making one circuit in the feature en route to a twenty-fourth
place showing.
(July 8, 2017)
The Wild West Tour kicked off for Mars Racing
tonight in the 38th edition of the 'Gopher 50' at the pristine
Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Minnesota. The World
of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series special drew 36 competitors
to the 3/8-mile oval - all of whom were vying for the $10,000
winner's check. Jimmy Mars stopped the clock fifth quickest
in Group B during qualifying prior to running second in
heat race action. After starting the 50-lap feature from
the outside of the third row, Jimmy blasted up to second
during the prestigious 'Gopher 50' to land in the runner-up
spot behind only victor Chris Madden!
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MARS FOURTH
IN $50,000 MODIFIED MASTERS!
(June
19, 2017) Jimmy Mars unloaded his own #2
Open Wheel Modified from June 15-18 at the renowned Cedar
Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin for the 'Modified
Masters,' which was sanctioned by the United States Modified
Touring Series (USMTS). Things started on Thursday night
with a $3,000 to win preliminary shootout. Jimmy ran third
in his loaded heat race and was leading his B-Main until
an incident with a lapped car took him out of contention
to earn a transfer spot into the 40-lap main event.
On Friday evening at Cedar Lake, Jimmy placed
third in his first heat race, while he won his second and
final prelim of the night. After earning the second most
points through heat race action, Jimmy ran fourth in the
dash to claim the outside of the second row for the start
of Saturday's 70-lap headliner, which boasted a whopping
$50,000 payday. During the course of the 'Modified Masters,'
which spilled over into Sunday afternoon due to rain showers,
the Menomonie, Wisconsin star vaulted to as high as second
and battled for the lead at one point before settling for
a strong fourth place effort behind only winner Ryan Gustin,
Rodney Sanders, and Zack VanderBeek. Full results from the
extended weekend at CLS can be accessed online at www.usmts.com.
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JIMMY MARS FLEXES
MUSCLE IN DREAM WEEKEND!
(June
11, 2017) The #28 team rolled into the famed
Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio from June 8-10 for the
23rd running of the 'Dirt Late Model Dream,' which once
again carried a hefty $100,000 winner's check. The three-day
crown jewel spectacular at the 1/2-mile, high-banked speedplant
drew 79 Super Late Model competitors. Things kicked off
at the "Big E" with a pair of Twin 25 preliminary
programs, which paid $5,000 and $10,000 to win respectively.
Jimmy Mars ran second in his heat race on
Thursday night prior to leading five of the first nine circuits
in the 25-lapper before settling for a strong third place
podium performance behind only winner Scott Bloomquist and
runner-up Chris Madden. On Friday evening, Jimmy won his
heat race and later placed an impressive runner-up in the
25-lap main event behind only victor Mason Zeigler. When
the stakes were raised in the Buckeye State on Saturday,
the Menomonie, Wisconsin star scored a victory in his loaded
heat race before registering a steady seventh place showing
in the 100-lap 'Dirt Late Model Dream.' Full results from
the extended weekend at Eldora Speedway can be accessed
by pointing your Internet browser to www.eldoraspeedway.com.
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MARS GETS SECOND
WIN OF 2017 AT CEDAR LAKE!
(June
4, 2017) Jimmy Mars recorded his second
victory of 2017 in Late Model action on Saturday evening,
June 3 at the renowned Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond,
Wisconsin! Jimmy won his heat race prior to leading the
main event from flag-to-flag to bag the $1,750 payday over
A.J. Diemel and Pat Doar. Behind the wheel of his #2 Open
Wheel Modified, Jimmy moved up a couple of spots during
the feature event to place sixth in the final finishing
order.
Earlier in the weekend, the Mars Racing team
unloaded both cars on Friday night, June 2 at the nearby
Red Cedar Speedway in Menomonie, Wisconsin. Jimmy moved
up to fourth in his Late Model heat race before knocking
down a fourth place effort in the $1,000 to win headliner.
The popular driver known as the "Iceman" then
ran third in his heat race and eighth in the Open Wheel
Modified special at his hometown facility. Complete results
from both Badger State venues can be viewed online at www.redcedarspeedway.com
and www.cedarlakespeedway.com.
(Vince Peterson Photo)
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JIMMY MARS IN
ACTION AT LUXEMBURG SPEEDWAY
(May
21, 2017) The Mars Racing team traveled
across the Badger State for a $10,000 to win Lucas Oil Late
Model Dirt Series showdown on Friday night, May 19 at Luxemburg
Speedway in Luxemburg, Wisconsin. Jimmy Mars laid down the
eleventh quickest time overall during the qualifying session
prior to finishing sixth in his stacked heat race. With
passing at a premium during the 50-lap feature event, Jimmy
was still able to drive past four competitors on his way
to a thirteenth place showing.
On Saturday evening, May 20, Jimmy was slated
to battle the LOLMDS foes once again at Deer Creek Speedway
in Spring Valley, Minnesota in the inaugural 'NAPA North
Star Nationals,' which boasted a $12,000 top prize. Unfortunately,
inclement weather was the norm in the area throughout the
weekend and wound up canceling the lucrative program. Full
results from Friday's stop at Luxemburg can be viewed online
at www.lucasdirt.com.
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MARS FOURTH
IN FARMER CITY 74 OPENER!
(May
14, 2017) Jimmy Mars and his #28 team ventured
to the Land of Lincoln from May 11-13 for a MARS Dirt Car
Series triple shot, which kicked off with the inaugural
'Farmer City 74' at Farmer City Raceway in Farmer City,
Illinois. On Thursday night in the $3,000 to win opener,
Jimmy tripped the clock quickest in Group A during qualifying
prior to scoring the victory in his heat race. After starting
from the pole position in the 35-lapper, Jimmy hung around
the front of the stellar field before eventually bringing
home a strong fourth place performance behind only victor
Shannon Babb, Mason Zeigler, and Billy Moyer!
At Farmer City on Friday evening, a whopping
$20,000 top prize was on the line in the 'Farmer City 74.'
Jimmy ran second in heat race action to transfer into the
74-lap main event, but a flat right front tire sent him
pitside early in the race and relegated him to twenty-seventh
in the final finishing order. On Saturday in the weekend
finale at Fairbury American Legion Speedway in Fairbury,
Illinois, a $10,000 winner's check was up for grabs in the
annual running of 'FALS Frenzy.' The Menomonie, Wisconsin
star placed second in his loaded heat race before notching
a seventeenth place effort in the 50-lap headliner. Full
results from both Illinois bullrings can be viewed online
at www.farmercityracing.com
and www.fairburyspeedway.com.
(Todd Healy Photo)
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JIMMY MARS CONTINUES
CONSISTENT START TO 2017
(May
7, 2017) The Mars Racing team continued
their consistent start to the 2017 campaign over the May
4-6 weekend in a trio of Lucas Oil MLRA Series special events.
Things kicked off in the Hawkeye State on Thursday night
at Lee County Speedway in Donnellson, Iowa. Jimmy Mars placed
second in heat race action and later climbed up to third
in the $3,000 to win main event. At the conclusion of the
40-lapper, Jimmy found himself on the podium behind only
victor Chris Simpson and runner-up Tony Jackson, Jr.
Two more $3,000 to win MLRA showdowns then
took center stage at Davenport Speedway in Davenport, Iowa
and Independence Motor Speedway in Independence, Iowa. On
Friday evening on the 1/4-mile oval at Davenport, Jimmy
finished third in his heat race prior to advancing once
again up to third in the 40-lap headliner to trail only
race winner Bobby Pierce and runner-up Chris Simpson. In
Saturday's weekend finale at Independence, the Menomonie,
Wisconsin superstar ran third in his heat race and fifth
in the caution-free feature behind only victor Billy Moyer,
Rodney Sanders, Chris Simpson, and Brent Larson. Full results
from the extended weekend in Iowa can be viewed by clicking
on www.mlraracing.com.
(Todd Healy Photo)
