JIMMY MARS CONCLUDES SEASON
WITH DTWC
(October
20, 2013) Jimmy Mars
and his #28 team concluded their 2013 campaign on October
18-19 with the 33rd Annual 'Dirt Track World Championship'
at the Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, Ohio. The
$50,000 to win crown jewel extravaganza drew a strong 79
car field to the southern Ohio speedplant. On Friday night,
Jimmy started his weekend by posting the ninth quickest
lap in Group A during Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series qualifying
and later finishing fourth in his loaded heat race.
The Menomonie, Wisconsin star then
won his consolation race on Saturday to advance into the
100-lap 'Dirt Track World Championship.' After starting
the race from the outside of the tenth row, Jimmy was unfortunately
an early retiree in the season-ending DTWC and was relegated
to a twenty-sixth place performance. Complete results from
PRP can be accessed online at www.lucasdirt.com.
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MARS WINDS UP THIRD IN FINAL
NDRL POINTS
(October
13, 2013) Mars Racing
wrapped up the inaugural 2013 version of the National Dirt
Racing League (NDRL) tour on October 11-12 at the Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Motor Speedway in Imperial, Pennsylvania. In
night one of the 'Pittsburgher 100' weekend on Friday, Jimmy
Mars finished fifth in his heat race and second in his B-Main.
After starting the $10,000 to win feature event from the
outside of the eleventh row, Jimmy was able to move up five
spots in the 50-lapper on his way to a seventeenth place
performance.
In the NDRL finale on Saturday evening
at PPMS, the 25th edition of the 'Pittsburgher 100' boasted
a hefty $25,000 payday. Jimmy ran fourth in his loaded heat
race, but later suffered a flat tire in his B-Main, which
dropped him to a thirteenth place finish. After taking use
of a NDRL provisional to gain access into the 100-lap extra-distance
affair, the Menomonie, Wisconsin ace was able to salvage
a fifteenth place effort. Following the completion of the
'Pittsburgher 100' weekend, Jimmy was credited with a third
place finish in the final NDRL point standings. Full results
from PPMS can be obtained by clicking on www.thendrl.com.
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JIMMY MARS TACKLES KNOXVILLE
LM NATIONALS
(September
29, 2013) Jimmy Mars
and his #28 team roared into the hallowed Knoxville Raceway
in Knoxville, Iowa from September 26-28 for the 10th Annual
'Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals.' The three-day
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series extravaganza at the 1/2-mile
Marion County Fairgrounds facility kicked off with a pair
of $7,000 to win preliminary shows. On Thursday, Jimmy unfortunately
could not transfer into the 25-lap feature after finishing
fourth in his heat race and eighth in his B-Main. At Knoxville
on Friday, Jimmy grabbed the third transfer spot through
his heat race and later wound up seventh in the 25-lapper.
Things ratcheted up in a big way
on Saturday evening at the black-dirt oval, as a $40,000
top prize was up for grabs in the 'Lucas Oil Late Model
Knoxville Nationals.' Jimmy, who had earned the seventh
most single-night points from the two preliminary programs,
rolled off from the inside of the fourth row in the 100-lap
headliner. The Menomonie, Wisconsin ace was unfortunately
not around at the finish of the crown jewel event due to
a folded-under nose, as he retired in the twenty-third position
in the rough and tumble race. Complete results from Knoxville
can be obtained by clicking on www.lucasdirt.com.
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MARS TAKES MODIFIED PUNKY
MANOR CHECKERS!
(September
22, 2013) The Mars
Racing team ventured right down the road to the nearby Red
Cedar Speedway in Menomonie, Wisconsin on September 20-21
for the 34th edition of the 'Punky Manor Challenge of Champions.'
For the second straight weekend, Jimmy Mars unloaded both
his Open Wheel Modified and his Dirt Late Model. Following
a rain-out of Friday's preliminary events, the entire show
for all divisions was held on Saturday at the Dunn County
Rec Park.
In Open Wheel Modified action, Jimmy
won his heat race, started the feature from the pole position,
and took the lead shortly after the halfway mark in the
35-lapper. The Menomonie ace then went on to take the checkers
and the $2,000 payday over Mike Anderson, Cory Mahder, Dave
Cain, and Darrell Nelson. Behind the wheel of his Dirt Late
Model, Jimmy also won his heat race and led the first 36
circuits of the main event before ignition woes relegated
him to a disappointing sixteenth place performance in the
$5,000 to win special. Full results from Red Cedar Speedway
can be viewed online at www.redcedarspeedway.com.
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JIMMY MARS STRONG IN LEGENDARY
100 WEEKEND!
(September
16, 2013) Jimmy Mars
and his #28 team made the short trek to the renowned Cedar
Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin from September
12-15 for the annual running of the 'Legendary 100.' Jimmy
entered both a Dirt Late Model and an Open Wheel Modified
throughout the weekend at the 3/8-mile facility. On Thursday
night, Jimmy kicked off his busy weekend by leading all
thirty circuits in the Late Model main event to score his
first victory of 2013 and the $1,500 payday. Behind the
wheel of his Modified, the Menomonie, Wisconsin star logged
a sixth place performance in the $800 to win prelim.
When things ratcheted up on Friday,
Jimmy ran strong in his heat races in both divisions and
later won the Late Model dash and finished eleventh in the
Modified dash. Following a rain-out on Saturday, Jimmy nearly
pulled off the weekend sweep in the Late Model, but came
up just inches short at the checkers of the $5,000 to win
main event on Sunday to finish behind only winner Scott
Gilberts. In the $3,000 to win Modified feature, Jimmy picked
off seven competitors en route to a sterling fourth place
run. Full results from the busy extended weekend at Cedar
Lake can be accessed online at www.cedarlakespeedway.com.
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MARS INVADES ELDORA SPEEDWAY
FOR WORLD 100
(September
8, 2013) Mars Racing
rolled into the hallowed Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio
from September 5-7 for the 43rd edition of the 'World 100.'
The expanded three-day format started with a pair of Twin
25s with each paying $5,000 to the winner. On Thursday night,
Jimmy Mars took the win in his heat race, but later retired
early from the 25-lapper in the twenty-third position. At
the "Big E" on Friday evening, Jimmy narrowly
missed out on a coveted transfer spot into the 25-lap A-Main
after finishing fifth in his heat race and third in his
consolation race.
When things really heated up at the
1/2-mile, high-banked speedplant on Saturday, Jimmy ran
second in his loaded heat race behind only prelim victor
Bobby Pierce, which locked him into the eleventh starting
spot in the $46,000 to win 'World 100.' Early in the 100-lap
crown jewel main event, Jimmy moved up to the sixth spot
in the running order before ultimately retiring after only
58 circuits. The Menomonie, Wisconsin star was relegated
to a disappointing twentieth place performance in the "Granddaddy
of Them All." Complete results from the long weekend
can be viewed online at www.eldoraspeedway.com.
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JIMMY MARS OPENS UP SEPTEMBER
IN PENNSYLVANIA
(September 3, 2013) Jimmy
Mars and his #28 team traveled to the Keystone State of
Pennsylvania to open up their month of September at a pair
of different speedplants. On Sunday evening, September 1,
the Selinsgrove Speedway in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania played
host to the annual 'National Open,' which was sanctioned
by the World of Outlaws Late Model Series. Jimmy timed in
seventh fastest in Group A during the qualifying session
and later grabbed the fourth transfer spot through his heat
race. After starting the $10,000 to win feature event from
the inside of the seventh row, Jimmy unfortunately retired
after only 38 circuits and was placed twentieth in the final
rundown.
At the Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex
in Markleysburg, Pennsylvania on Monday, September 2, the
National Dirt Racing League (NDRL) presided over a huge
$20,000 to win showdown. Jimmy, who came into the event
as the NDRL point leader, qualified twenty-second fastest
in time trials and once again finished fourth in heat race
action. The Menomonie, Wisconsin star later rolled off from
the inside of the eighth row in the 75-lapper and quickly
moved up to sixth before a rash of flat tires struck the
leaders.
By lap 71, Jimmy found himself in
the lead and held the point for two laps until suffering
his own right rear flat with only a couple of circuits remaining.
He returned to the track at the tail and salvaged a ninth
place performance, which dropped him back to second in the
latest version of the NDRL point standings. Full results
from the holiday weekend can be found online at www.dirtondirt.com.
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MARS GRABS PODIUM FINISH
AT OSHKOSH
(August 24, 2013) The
Mars Racing team made a rare trip to the Oshkosh Speedzone
in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on Friday evening, August 23 for the
4th Annual 'George Scheffler Memorial.' The Wisconsin Dirt
Late Model Association (WDLMA) sanctioned the one-day program,
which was highlighted by a $5,000 to win headliner. Jimmy
Mars posted the third quickest lap in his group during qualifying
and later ran second in heat race action. After starting
the A-Main from the outside of the fifth row, Jimmy blasted
past seven cars on his way to a strong third place effort
behind only race winner A.J. Diemel and runner-up Mitch
McGrath. Full results from Oshkosh can be viewed online
at www.wdlma.net.
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JIMMY MARS CLIMBS TO SIXTH
IN TOPLESS 100
(August
19, 2013) Jimmy Mars
and his #28 team invaded the Batesville Motor Speedway in
Locust Grove, Arkansas on August 16-18 for the 21st Annual
'Topless 100.' The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series once
again presided over the prestigious roofless event and a
hefty $40,000 top prize was on the line. On Friday night,
Jimmy laid down the fifth quickest lap in Group B during
time trials and later finished a strong second in his heat
race behind only prelim victor Jesse Stovall.
Following a rain-out on Saturday
evening, Jimmy started the 100-lap crown jewel main event
on Sunday afternoon from the outside of the fifth row. The
Menomonie, Wisconsin standout was then able to pick off
four competitors during the extra-distance affair to claim
a solid sixth place performance. At the conclusion of the
'Topless 100,' Jimmy trailed only winner Terry Phillips,
Jimmy Owens, Dale McDowell, Chris Madden, and Earl Pearson,
Jr. Complete results from the long Batesville weekend can
be viewed online at www.lucasdirt.com.
(Rick
Schwallie Photo)
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MARS ENTERS NORTH/SOUTH 100
AT FLORENCE...
(August
11, 2013) The Mars
Racing team ventured south to the venerable Florence Speedway
in Union, Kentucky on August 9-10 for the 31st edition of
the 'North/South 100.' On Friday night, Jimmy Mars started
his weekend by clicking off the twenty-fifth fastest lap
in Group B during the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series qualifying
session. When the action really heated up on Saturday evening,
Jimmy advanced up to sixth in his stacked heat race, but
later wound up sixth in his B-Main as well. Unfortunately,
the Menomonie, Wisconsin star was unable to find a way into
the $50,000 to win crown jewel main event. Full results
from Florence can be viewed online at www.lucasdirt.com.
(Rick
Schwallie Photo)
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BUSY WEEK FOR MARS RACING
IN HOME STATE!
(August
3, 2013) Jimmy Mars,
of Menomonie, Wisconsin, wrapped up the 26th Annual 'USA
Nationals' tonight at the Cedar Lake Speedway. Jimmy finished
fourth in his B-Main and third in the Last Chance Race,
which narrowly kept him out of the $50,000 to win crown
jewel event. He did pick up $1,000 for being the first non-transfer
out of the Last Chance Race.
(August 2, 2013) Things
really ratcheted up tonight at Cedar Lake, as preliminary
events for the 26th edition of the 'USA Nationals' took
place. Jimmy Mars posted the fifth quickest lap in Group
B during WOOLMS qualifying, but later slipped back to sixth
in his stacked heat race. The Menomonie, Wisconsin star
will be in one of the B-Mains tomorrow night at the 3/8-mile
oval.
(August 1, 2013) Next
up for the Mars Racing team was the start of the 'USA Nationals'
tonight at the renowned Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond,
Wisconsin. The World of Outlaws Late Model Series presided
over a $6,000 to win showdown at CLS. Unfortunately, Jimmy
Mars was unable to transfer into tonight's 40-lap main event
after timing in ninth quickest in Group B and later finishing
sixth in his heat race and third in his B-Main.
(July 30, 2013) Jimmy
Mars and his #28 team kicked off a busy week in their home
state of Wisconsin tonight with a visit to the Shawano Speedway
in Shawano, Wisconsin. The World of Outlaws Late Model Series
sanctioned a $10,000 to win program tonight at the sprawling
speedplant. Jimmy clicked off the fifth fastest lap during
time trials and later ran second in his heat race. After
redrawing the sixth starting spot prior to the 50-lapper,
Jimmy wound up finishing right where he started... in the
sixth position.
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MARS ENTERS PRAIRIE DIRT
CLASSIC AT FALS...
(July
28, 2013) The Mars
Racing team rolled into the Fairbury American Legion Speedway
in Fairbury, Illinois on July 26-27 for the 24th edition
of the 'Prairie Dirt Classic.' For the first time, the World
of Outlaws Late Model Series presided over the storied race
and a whopping $20,000 top prize was on the line. Jimmy
Mars timed in twelfth quickest in Group B during qualifying
on Friday night and later finished a close fourth in his
heat race. Unfortunately, Jimmy was forced to watch the
100-lapper on Saturday evening following a sixth place effort
in his consolation race. Complete results from FALS can
be accessed online at www.woolms.com.
(Todd Healy
Photo)
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JIMMY MARS INVADES WEBSTER
CITY & I-80...
(July
21, 2013) Jimmy Mars
and his #28 team entered a pair of Lucas Oil Late Model
Dirt Series showdowns from July 17-20 in the states of Iowa
and Nebraska. On Wednesday night, the Hamilton County Speedway
in Webster City, Iowa played host to a $10,000 to win mid-week
program. Jimmy posted the seventh fastest lap in Group A
during the qualifying session, but unfortunately hit a tire
during his heat race, which led to a disappointing eighth
place prelim finish. The Menomonie, Wisconsin ace was forced
to scratch from the remainder of the event and did not compete
in the 50-lapper.
Over the weekend, the dirt-slinging
action shifted to the I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, Nebraska
for the annual running of the 'Silver Dollar Nationals,'
which boasted a $27,000 payday. Jimmy finished seventh in
his first heat race on Friday night and later ran second
in his final prelim, which earned him the twenty-third most
passing points of the 55 competitors. After winning his
B-Main on Saturday evening, Jimmy was an early retiree in
the 80-lap 'Silver Dollar Nationals' and was relegated to
a twenty-sixth place effort. Full results from the busy
week can be accessed online at www.lucasdirt.com.
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WOOLMS WILD WEST TOUR NIGHTLY
RESULTS...
(July
12, 2013) This year's
version of the Wild West Tour came to an anticlimactic end
tonight at the River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, North
Dakota, as the $10,000 to win World of Outlaws Late Model
Series program was cancelled due to heavy thunderstorms
and hail.
(July 11, 2013) Mars
Racing traveled north of the border for tonight's $10,000
to win Wild West Tour showdown at the Red River Co-op Speedway
in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Jimmy Mars posted the tenth quickest
lap overall during WOOLMS time trials and later finished
second in his stacked heat race. After drawing the fifth
starting spot for the night's 50-lap main event, Jimmy unfortunately
had problems throughout the race and dropped to a fifteenth
place finish.
(July 9, 2013) The
#28 team was back in World of Outlaws Late Model Series
competition tonight in the 'Cowboy 40' at the Gillette Thunder
Speedway in Gillette, Wyoming. Jimmy Mars timed in fourth
fastest in Group B during the qualifying session and later
ran second in heat race action. After drawing the seventh
starting spot prior to the $8,000 to win feature event,
Jimmy climbed all the way up to third before settling for
a fourth place performance behind only winner Rick Eckert,
Darrell Lanigan, and Clint Smith.
(July 8, 2013) Tonight's
$8,000 to win World of Outlaws Late Model Series Wild West
Tour event at the Black Hills Speedway in Rapid City, South
Dakota was rained-out. The 40-lap race, which drew a field
of 31 cars, will not be rescheduled...
(July 6, 2013) After
choosing to skip last night's Wild West Tour opener at the
AMSOIL Speedway in Superior, Wisconsin, the Mars Racing
team rolled into the Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley,
Minnesota tonight for the 34th edition of the 'Gopher 50.'
Jimmy Mars posted the thirteenth quickest lap in Group B
during World of Outlaws Late Model Series qualifying and
later advanced up to fifth in his heat race. After taking
the win in his B-Main, Jimmy moved past eight competitors
in the $11,000 to win 'Gopher 50' en route to a respectable
tenth place effort.
