MARS - Midwest Auto Racing Series

Summit Racing Equipment to Power MARS Modified Cha...
Unzicker Crowned 2022 Series Champion
Pierce Takes Mars Finale at FALS
Summit Racing Equipment to Power MARS Modified Cha...

Summit Racing Equipment to Power MARS Modified Cha...

3/11/2023 -
Officials with the Midwest Auto Racing Series are excited to announce today a long-term partnership that sets Summit Racing Equipment as title sponsor
Unzicker Crowned 2022 Series Champion

Unzicker Crowned 2022 Series Champion

10/10/2022 -
October 8, 2022 (Fairbury, IL) - On Saturday night Ryan Unzicker was crowned the 2022 Mars Racing Series season champion.
Pierce Takes Mars Finale at FALS

Pierce Takes Mars Finale at FALS

10/10/2022 -
Photo: Jim DenHamer October 8, 2022 (Fairbury, IL) The final round of the Mars Racing Series took place at Fairbury Speedway on Saturday night. The pi

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Summit Racing Equipment to Power MARS Modified Championship: Set

Summit Racing Equipment to Power MARS Modified Championship: Set...

3/11/2023
Officials with the Midwest Auto Racing Series are excited to announce today a long-term partnership that sets Summit Racing Equipment as title sponsor of the MARS Modified Championship tour coming in 2023. In addition to Summit Racing Equipment becoming the title sponsor,...more
FK Rod Ends to Power MARS Late Model Championship

FK Rod Ends to Power MARS Late Model Championship

1/9/2023
FAIRBURY, Ill. (01/09/23) – Officials with the Midwest Auto Racing Series (MARS) are excited to announce today a long-term partnership that sets FK Rod Ends as the title sponsor with the MARS Late Model Championship, effective immediately. In addition to FK Rod Ends...more
Curl Strikes Deal to Purchase MARS Late Model Series from Izzo Jr

Curl Strikes Deal to Purchase MARS Late Model Series from Izzo Jr...

12/5/2022
Fairbury, IL (December 5, 2022) — Matt Curl, owner and promoter of the Fairbury Speedway, announced today that he has reached a deal to acquire the MARS Dirt Late Model Series from Tony Izzo Jr. effective immediately.  Curl, a past Series Director of the World of Outlaws...more
Pierce Takes Mars Finale at FALS

Pierce Takes Mars Finale at FALS

10/10/2022
Photo: Jim DenHamer October 8, 2022 (Fairbury, IL) The final round of the Mars Racing Series took place at Fairbury Speedway on Saturday night. The pits filled up with 41 cars to cap off Championship Weekend. The event was part of the FALS Frenzy that paid $15,000 to win...more


FK Rod Ends
FK Rod Ends to Power MARS Late Model Championship
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MARS - Midwest Auto Racing Series


FK Rod Ends to Power MARS Late Model Championship

FAIRBURY, Ill. (01/09/23) – Officials with the Midwest Auto Racing Series (MARS) are excited to announce today a long-term partnership that sets FK Rod Ends as the title sponsor with the MARS Late Model Championship, effective immediately.

In addition to FK Rod Ends becoming the title sponsor, they will also be a contingency sponsor, contributing to each of the events on the 2023 race schedule. In total, FK Rod Ends will award more than $2,000 in cash prizes throughout the season to feature finishers.

“What an amazing opportunity to partner with Maria (Melillo) and FK Rod Ends in this new endeavor”, conveys new MARS Series owner Matt Curl. “Maria has such a passion for our industry and especially our regional weekly racers”. “I can’t wait for what the future holds with the series with their involvement.”

FK Bearings Incorporated, is a World-Class, leading USA manufacturer of rod ends, spherical bearings, custom-engineered bearings and related products. Established in 1983, FK Bearings brings nearly 40 years of experience to the industrial and performance racing and off-road markets.

Full information on all of their industry-leading products can be found at www.FKRodEnds.com.

Meanwhile, on Tuesday, Jan. 10 the MARS Late Model Championship Powered by FK Rod Ends will announce their 21-race schedule for the 2023 campaign. The upcoming season will highlight some of the best Midwest tracks and racing venues anywhere around. The winner’s purse of those events alone eclipses $110,000 with over a half million dollars in total purses and prize money earmarked for the 2023 campaign.

Additionally, a new series website is soon-to-be launched and will be the official home for everything related to the MARS Late Model Championship Powered by FK Rod Ends.

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