9/24/2025
MARS - Midwest Auto Racing Series
Thursday Portion of Mod Mania at Tri-City Speedway Canceled Due to Rain; Friday & Saturday on as Scheduled
Thursday Portion of Mod Mania at Tri-City Speedway Canceled Due to Rain; Friday & Saturday on as Scheduled
FAIRBURY, IL (September 24, 2025) – With rain falling numerous times throughout the week, and more expected this afternoon, Tri-City Speedway and MARS Championship Tour officials have canceled the Thursday portion of the 21st annual Summit Racing Equipment Mod Mania. This extra day will allow track personnel to fully give competitors and fans optimal grounds for both pit parking and camping, plus an extra day to work the racetrack for racing on Friday and Saturday.
Friday and Saturday will all be complete shows for the MARS Modifieds paying $3,000-to-win / $250-to-start on Friday, and $5,000-to-win / $400-to-start on Saturday. Pre-race technical inspection for the MARS Modifieds will begin at 1:00 P.M. on Friday afternoon. With weather forecasted for high temperatures in the 70’s and zero chance of rain on Friday and Saturday, we expect a great turnout of teams for the weekend.
21st annual Summit Racing Equipment Modified Mania Event Info
Tri-City Speedway
Granite City, Illinois
Friday, September 26
Complete show for MARS Modified Championship Powered by Summit Racing Equipment including Hot Lap/Qualifying, Heats, B-Mains, and a 30-lap $3,000-to-win Feature event.
Complete show for St. Louis Screw & Bolt DIRTcar Late Models paying $2,500-to-win
Complete show for B-Mods
MARS Modified Championship Powered by Summit Racing Equipment Friday A-Main payout: 1) $3,000 2) $1,500 3) $1,200 4) $1,000 5) $800 6) $600 7) $500 8) $400 9) $300 10) $275 11) $250 12) $250 13) $250 14) $250 15) $250 16) $250 17) $250 18) $250 19) $250 20) $250 21) $250 22) $250. MARS Modified Non-Transfer Cars receive $25 + price of a pit pass.
Pits open at Noon
Grandstands open at 5:30 P.M.
Drivers Meeting at 6:00 P.M.
Hot Laps at 6:30 P.M.
Adult General Admission $25
Children ages 12 and under are FREE
Pit Pass $45
Children ages 6-12 $15
Children ages 5 and under are free
Saturday, September 27
Complete show for MARS Modified Championship Powered by Summit Racing Equipment including Hot Lap/Qualifying, Heats, B-Mains, and a 35-lap $5,000-to-win Feature event.
Complete show for St. Louis Screw & Bolt DIRTcar Late Models paying $3,000-to-win
Complete show for B-Mods
MARS Modified Championship Powered by Summit Racing Equipment Saturday A-Main payout: 1) $5,000 2) $2,500 3) $1,500 4) $1,200 5) $1,000 6) $900 7) $800 8) $700 9) $600 10) $500 11) $400 12) $400 13) $400 14) $400 15) $400 16) $400 17) $400 18) $400 19) $400 20) $400 21) $400 22) $400
Pits open at Noon
Grandstands open at 5:30 P.M.
Drivers Meeting at 6:00 P.M.
Hot Laps at 6:30 P.M.
Adult General Admission $30
Children ages 12 and under are FREE
Pit Pass $45
Children ages 6-12 $15
Children ages 5 and under are free
MARS Modified nightly entry fee is $25 + plus $20 for the weekend if you need to rent a red AMB transponder.
For further information on this event and more, visit marsracingseries.com.
Article Credit: Jonathan Clayton
Submitted By: Jonathan Clayton