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2026 Sunoco Race Fuels Rookie of the Year Registration is Now Available!

Registration forms for the 2026 MARS Late Model Championship Powered by FK Rod Ends and MARS Modified Championship Powered by Summit Racing Equipment GoSunoco Rookie of the Year chase are available online at marsracingseries.com/forms!

2025 saw the largest field of Sunoco Race Fuels Rookie of the Year contenders in series history, with Jake Little and Beau DeYoung coming out victorious on Championship Weekend.

2026 brings an increase across the board with over $10,000 being paid out to 8 rookie contenders in addition to the season-long point fund of over $120,000 plus $15,000+ in product awards.

MARS MARS Late Model Rookie of the Year Payout

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

MARS Modified Rookie of the Year Payout

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

*Other product sponsor awards will be in addition to the cash payout listed above.

*Must run 80% or more of the completed events to receive Rookie of the Year payout.

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