JIMMY MARS CAPTURES PAIR OF WINS IN ARIZONA!!!
Posted January 21, 2010

(MENOMONIE, WISCONSIN) Jimmy Mars and the Mars Racing team trekked west to Arizona recently to kick-off their 2010 racing season. The USA Raceway in Tucson, Arizona played host to the 4th Annual 'Wild West Shootout,' which featured six Dirt Late Model events from January 9-17. Jimmy's hot streak from 2009 carried over to 2010, as the Menomonie, Wisconsin native notched a pair of victories to go along with five Top Five performances!

The driver known as the "Iceman" picked up a $3,000 paycheck in the opener on January 9 and a $10,000 payday in the 'Wild West Shootout' finale on January 17. In between his bookend triumphs, Jimmy accumulated two runner-up finishes and a third place effort. He left Arizona with the most loot, as Jimmy pocketed $17,800 for his efforts during the miniseries. You can read stories about each race by visiting www.latemodelracer.com.

"I was very pleased with the start of our 2010 season," commented Mars this week after returning back to his race shop. "We brought a new car out there and we were in the top three each night we made the feature, so I think that speaks volumes to everyone that built the car here at the shop. The one night I didn't make the feature was my fault, as I just got up in the slime and it sucked me right into the wall unfortunately. Aside from that, the entire trip was a blast and I look forward to participating in the 2011 edition of the Wild West Shootout!"

Jimmy will have a few weeks off until he travels to the East Bay Raceway Park in Gibsonton, Florida for the final three nights of the historic 'Winternationals.' He will pilot the Rocket Chassis House Car in a trio of Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series events at the Tampa area speedplant on February 4, 5, & 6. Josh Richards, who normally drives the #1 Rocket House Car, will be attempting to qualify for the ARCA RE/MAX Series race at the Daytona International Speedway and Jimmy was offered the temporary ride and gladly accepted. Additional information concerning the 'Winternationals' can be found online at www.lucasdirt.com.

SPEEDWEEKS 2010 SCHEDULE FOR JIMMY MARS:
February 4 | East Bay (FL) Raceway Park, Lucas Oil | $10,000 to win
February 5 | East Bay (FL) Raceway Park, Lucas Oil | $10,000 to win
February 6 | East Bay (FL) Raceway Park, Lucas Oil (TV) | $12,000 to win

Mars Racing would like to thank all of their supporters including: Deppe Enterprises, T.L. Sinz Plumbing, ESSI Motorsports, Keyes Chevytown, Baileigh Industrial, Pro Power Racing Engines, MB Customs, Jimmy's Pub, Allstar Performance, Beyea Headers, BSB Manufacturing, Buzz Signs & Graphics, Champ Pans, CMD Shocks, Delph Communications, Hoosier Racing Tires, ISC Racers Tape, JE Pistons, Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil, Joe Provo Race Wear, Manley Performance, Sweet Mfg., VP Racing Fuels, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products, Wiles Driveshafts, and Wilwood.

Keep up all year long with all of the latest news and information concerning the Jimmy Mars Racing team at www.jimmymarsracing.com.

Media Contact: Ryan Delph - Delph Communications
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