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Official Summary of Results April 24, 2026 Brownstown Bullring Brownstown, IL Sievers JCB Diggin’ Dirt 40 Feature Results for the MARS Late Model Cham

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Penalty Report Issued Following Illini 100 Weekend at Farmer City

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Official Summary of Results April 25, Peoria Speedway

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Sunoco Race Fuels Returns as Rookie of the Year Sponsor for 2024
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2/27/2024

MARS - Midwest Auto Racing Series


Sunoco Race Fuels Returns as Rookie of the Year Sponsor for 2024

Sunoco Race Fuels Returns as Rookie of the Year Sponsor for 2024

FAIRBURY, IL (February 27, 2024) Officials with the MARS Dirt Series are excited to announce that Sunoco Race Fuels will be returning to both the MARS Late Model Championship Powered by FK Rod Ends and the MARS Modified Championship Powered by Summit Racing Equipment as the official race fuel of each tour. Along with that partnership, Sunoco will also be the presenting sponsor of the Rookie of the Year chase.

The Sunoco Race Fuels Rookie of the Year program will include a $7,500 payout between the two series, just as it did in 2023. The top-4 in final Rookie of the Year standings in each division will be rewarded. A driver must attend 80% of the series events to be eligible for Rookie of the Year money and awards at the end of the season.

Mike Harrison took home the honors of MARS Late Model Sunoco Race Fuels Rookie of the Year in 2023 followed by Blaze Burwell, Justin White, and Kye Blight. Charlie Mefford was the MARS Modified Sunoco Race Fuels Rookie of the Year in 2023 followed by Blake Bailey and Rick Frasure.

MARS Late Model Sunoco Race Fuels Rookie of the Year 2024 Payout

  1. $2,000
  2. $1,500
  3. $1,000
  4. $500

MARS Modified Sunoco Race Fuels Rookie of the Year 2024 Payout

  1. $1,000
  2. $750
  3. $500
  4. $250

Registration Forms are now posted online and can be accessed at www.marsracingseries.com/forms. Registration forms must be submitted by the completion of the first weekend of competition for each series. Completed forms can be emailed to marsracingseries@gmail.com.

For decades, Sunoco’s fuels have been associated with racing excellence. Since the mid-60s, when Sunoco and the Roger Penske Racing Team with Mark Donohue forged what would be a long and successful alliance, the company has grown into an industry powerhouse. Today, Sunoco has expanded the reach of its racing fuels line around the world to include all types of professional motor sports and other activities where premium race fuels make a difference. With its unsurpassed innovations and years of experience, it’s easy to understand why more and more engine builders, racers, tracks, and sanctioning bodies choose Sunoco over all other racing gasoline combined. Winning on today’s racing circuit requires more than an exceptional driver and a well-built car. It takes high-performance racing fuels that are willing to go the distance – fuels like those produced by Sunoco. As the largest manufacturer of racing gasolines in the world, Sunoco has a 40-year track record of winning performances. With an expanded product line, Sunoco offers drivers more choices than ever before. For the performance your engine is designed to deliver, consistently choose Sunoco Race Fuels.

For further information on Sunoco Race Fuels, visit them online at www.sunocoracefuels.com. For more information about the MARS Dirt Series visit us online at www.marsracingseries.com.


Article Credit: Jonathan Clayton

Submitted By: Jonathan Clayton

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