Vaught Cleans Up at THUNDERFEST
Muskogee, OK (September 24, 2011) – Will Vaught of Crane, MO wasted little time of establishing himself as a dominant force during the final night of the Thunderfest Shoot Out at Thunderbird Speedway. Vaught won his heat race and won the $3,000 to win feature event from his outside front row starting position. Vaught also led all thirty laps and picked up the Charlie’s Chicken $1,000 to win bonus for any driver that was able to win both nights bringing his two-day total to $6,500.
MARS point leader Brad Looney of Republic, MO repeated his performance from the night before and finished second to Vaught. Tucson, AZ native R.C. Whitwell finished third while Jack Sullivan of Greenbrier, AR and Jesse Stovall of Galena, MO rounded out the top five.
Full results can be found at the series website, www.marsracingseries.com
The MARS Series will return to action this Saturday October 1st at the Springfield Raceway in Springfield, MO for the Larry Phillips Memorial.
The MARS DIRTcar Series would like to thank their sponsors for the 2011 season. Hoosier Racing Tire, Libscomb Auto Group, Wrisco Industries, Leitle Car Quest Auto Parts, VP Race Fuels, Powertrain Industries, Ron Mitchell Racing Photos, Hatfield Racing Engines, Andy's Frozen Custard, COMP Cams, Arsenal Racing Graphics, Don Babb Motorsports, Rod End Supply, Larry Shaw Race Cars, GRT Race Cars, Supermoon Graphics and Vicci.
Vaught Victorious at Thunderbird
Muskogee, OK (September 23, 2011) – Will Vaught of Crane, MO picked up his first MARS win of the 2011 season at night #1 of the Topless Thunderfest at the historic Thunderbird Speedway. Vaught led every lap of the fifteen lap feature that was slowed by two cautions. The feature was originally scheduled for 20 laps, however a multi-car crash on lap 10 forced race officials to reduce the amount of feature laps due to only eight cars being able to continue on, and a rougher than normal race track from heavy soaking rains during the week. Vaught earned $2,500 for the win, his first with the MARS series since August 29, 2009.
Current MARS point leader Brad Looney of Republic, MO finished second and was able to increase his point lead over third place finisher Jesse Stovall of Galena, MO. Justin Asplin of Birch Tree, MO and R.C. Whitwell of Tucson, AZ rounded out the top five.
Full results can be found at the series website, www.marsracingseries.com
The MARS Series will return to action Saturday September 24th at the Thunderbird Speedway for the second and final night of the Topless Thunderfest Late Model Shootout.
The MARS DIRTcar Series would like to thank their sponsors for the 2011 season. Hoosier Racing Tire, Libscomb Auto Group, Wrisco Industries, Leitle Car Quest Auto Parts, VP Race Fuels, Powertrain Industries, Ron Mitchell Racing Photos, Hatfield Racing Engines, Andy's Frozen Custard, COMP Cams, Arsenal Racing Graphics, Don Babb Motorsports, Rod End Supply, Larry Shaw Race Cars, GRT Race Cars, Supermoon Graphics and Vicci.
In Memoriam - Terry Henson
MARS officials have been notified to the passing of former MARS Driver, Terry Henson of North Little Rock, AR. Our thought's and prayers go out to his family and friends during the very difficult time.
Additional information about Terry can be found at www.dirtondirt.com.
MARS Rumbles Into THUNDERFEST
The MARS DIRTcar Series will be back in action this weekend with a pair of events at the historic half mile at the Thunderbird Speedway in Muskogee, OK September 22 – 24, 2011. The event is being hailed as THUNDERFEST, the biggest super late model race in the state of Oklahoma in years where a possible $6,500 awaits the winner.
In one of the tightest point races in recent memory and with only a few races left to decide the 2011 MARS championship, Brad Looney of Republic, MO holds a slim 31 point advantage over Jesse Stovall of Galena, MO. This will be the second visit to the Thunderbird Speedway this year, with Stovall taking the win on April 1st. Other driver’s expected to be in attendance include, Brandon McCormick of Lebanon, MO, R.C. Whitwell of Tucson, AZ, Tony Jackson Jr. of Lebanon, MO, Leroy Johnson of Springfield, MO, Patrick Johnson of Ash Grove, MO, Justin Asplin of Birch Tree, MO, Justin Wells of Aurora, MO, Shane Essary of Aurora, MO, Stacy Taylor of Jacksonville, AR, Dewaine Hottinger of Russellville, AR, Darrell Mooneyham of Verona, MO, Steve Johnson of Joplin, MO, Jeff Roth of Bentonville, AR, Mark Roth of Bentonville, AR, Garrett Alberson of Las Cruces, NM, Joseph Gorby of Bartlesville, OK, Brandon Morton of Broken Arrow, OK, Jason Redman of Sapulpa, OK, Dan Leatherman of Muskogee, OK and many more.
In addition, the Late Models will be Topless. The roofs will be removed from the cars, allowing race fans a unique view of their favorite drivers.
PRACTICE FOR THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 22ND HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE REST OF THE WEEKENDS SCHEDULE REMAINS UNCHANGED.
All the action gets underway on Thursday September 22nd as practice will be held at the track from 6pm – 10pm. Grandstand admission will be FREE and pit passes will be $10. On Friday September 23rd, hot laps will begin at 7pm with racing scheduled to begin at 7:30pm. The late model feature will pay $2,500 to win. Support classes will be Street stocks, 360 mods/emods and Pure stocks. General admission is $15, kids 10 and under $5. The finale will take place on Saturday September 24th. Hot laps begin at 6:30pm at racing at 7pm. The late model feature will pay $3,000 to win. Support classes will be Street stocks, 360 mods/emods and Pure stocks. General admission is $18, kids 10 and under $5.
Any driver that can win both features will pick up the Charlie's Chicken Bonus worth an additional $1,000! Making it a possible $6,500 up for grabs.
Additional information on the Thunderbird Speedway can be found on the tracks website, http://thunderbirdspeedwaymuskogee.yolasite.com.
Additional information on the MARS series can be found at www.marsracingseries.com.
The MARS DIRTcar Series would like to thank their sponsors for the 2011 season. Hoosier Racing Tire, Libscomb Auto Group, Wrisco Industries, Leitle Car Quest Auto Parts, VP Race Fuels, Powertrain Industries, Ron Mitchell Racing Photos, Hatfield Racing Engines, Andy's Frozen Custard, COMP Cams, Arsenal Racing Graphics, Don Babb Motorsports, Rod End Supply, Larry Shaw Race Cars, GRT Race Cars, Supermoon Graphics and Vicci.
MARS at Larry Phillips Memorial
The MARS DIRTcar Series will headline the Home Pro 4th Annual Larry Phillips Memorial on Saturday October 1st at the Springfield Raceway in Springfield, MO. This event is co-sanctioned with the MLRA.
Jeremy Payne of Springfield, MO won last year’s Larry Phillips Memorial and will lead a strong contingent of driver’s into battle. Other driver’s expected include 6-time and defending MARS champion Terry Phillips, current MARS point leader Brad Looney, Jesse Stovall, Brandon McCormick, R.C. Whitwell, Tony Jackson Jr., Leroy Johnson, Justin Wells, Ken Essary, Patrick Johnson, Don Cloyd, Al Purkey, John Anderson and many more.
Adult admission is $20 for this special event and pit passes will be $35. Grandstand gates will open at 4:30pm hot laps will begin at 5:30pm and racing to start at 6:30pm. Pit gates will open around 3:00pm while the local drivers meeting will take place at 5:00pm. Draw for starting spots on the local classes will cut-off at 5:45pm. Tire Rule will be LM-40 and WRS-55.
For more information contact Jerry Hoffman at (417) 673-7426 or visit the website at www.springfieldraceway.com.
Information on the MARS DIRTcar Series can be found at www.marsracingseries.com.
The MARS DIRTcar Series would like to thank their sponsors for the 2011 season. Hoosier Racing Tire, Libscomb Auto Group, Wrisco Industries, Leitle Car Quest Auto Parts, VP Race Fuels, Powertrain Industries, Ron Mitchell Racing Photos, Hatfield Racing Engines, Andy's Frozen Custard, COMP Cams, Arsenal Racing Graphics, Don Babb Motorsports, Rod End Supply, Larry Shaw Race Cars, GRT Race Cars, Supermoon Graphics and Vicci.
Wallace Reigns As 4-State Champion
Monett, MO (September 4, 2011) – Wendell Wallace of Batesville, AR raced his way to victory Sunday evening at the Monett Speedway in Monett, MO for the 40th Annual 4-State Dirt Track Championships with the MARS DIRTcar Series. Wallace scored his second win of the 2011 season and his 28th career win with MARS. Wallace earned $4,000 for his efforts.
Jesse Stovall of Galena, MO finished second with Terry Phillips, Jeremy Payne both of Springfield, MO and MARS point leader Brad Looney of Republic, MO rounding out the top five.
Full results can be found at the series website, www.marsracingseries.com
The MARS Series will return to action on Saturday September 17th at the Springfield Raceway in Springfield, MO for the Larry Phillips Memorial.
The MARS DIRTcar Series would like to thank their sponsors for the 2011 season. Hoosier Racing Tire, Libscomb Auto Group, Wrisco Industries, Leitle Car Quest Auto Parts, VP Race Fuels, Powertrain Industries, Ron Mitchell Racing Photos, Hatfield Racing Engines, Andy's Frozen Custard, COMP Cams, Arsenal Racing Graphics, Don Babb Motorsports, Rod End Supply, Larry Shaw Race Cars, GRT Race Cars, Supermoon Graphics and Vicci.
MARS Headlines 4-State Championships
The MARS DIRTcar Series returns to its home track this Sunday September 4th for the biggest race of the year, the 40th Annual 4-State Dirt Track Championships at the Monett Speedway in Monett, MO.
With a top prize of $4,000 awaiting the winner, the top driver’s from the Midwest are expected to be in attendance. Including 6-time and defending MARS champion Terry Phillips, current MARS point leader Brad Looney, Jesse Stovall, Jeremy Payne, Brandon McCormick, R.C. Whitwell, Tony Jackson Jr., Leroy Johnson, Al Purkey, Patrick Johnson, Justin Wells, Ken Essary, Rex Merritt plus many more.
This race is always a sell-out and fans are encouraged to get there early to reserve their seat for this prestigious event. Grandstand gates will open at 5:00pm, Hotlaps at 7:00pm and Racing scheduled to begin at 7:30pm. Adult admission is $20, Juniors 12 – 15 are $5 and Kids 11 and under are FREE. Also on the race card will be the Modifieds, Sport Mods, Legends, Street Stocks and Pure Stocks.
Additional information can be found at www.monettspeedway.net.
Information on the MARS DIRTcar Series can be found at www.marsracingseries.com.
The MARS DIRTcar Series would like to thank their sponsors for the 2011 season. Hoosier Racing Tire, Libscomb Auto Group, Wrisco Industries, Leitle Car Quest Auto Parts, VP Race Fuels, Powertrain Industries, Ron Mitchell Racing Photos, Hatfield Racing Engines, Andy's Frozen Custard, COMP Cams, Arsenal Racing Graphics, Don Babb Motorsports, Rod End Supply, Larry Shaw Race Cars, GRT Race Cars, Supermoon Graphics and Vicci.
