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4/2/2026 -
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Unsettled Weather Pattern Cancels Nippy 50 Weekend...

4/1/2026 -
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2026 Sunoco Race Fuels Rookie of the Year Registra...

2026 Sunoco Race Fuels Rookie of the Year Registra...

3/21/2026 -
Registration forms for the 2026 MARS Late Model Championship Powered by FK Rod Ends and MARS Modified Championship Powered by Summit Racing Equipment

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MatMan Designs Added to Growing List of Partners for the MARS Cha...

4/2/2026
MatMan Designs Added to Growing List of Partners for the MARS Championship Tours FAIRBURY, IL (April 2, 2026) – As both the MARS Late Model Championship Powered by FK Rod Ends and the MARS Modified Championship Powered by Summit Racing Equipment are set to begin their 2026...more
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Unsettled Weather Pattern Cancels Nippy 50 Weekend at Maquoketa S...

4/1/2026
Unsettled Weather Pattern Cancels Nippy 50 Weekend at Maquoketa Speedway FAIRBURY, IL (April 1, 2026) – With continuous rounds of showers and storms, including severe weather, forecasted for the next three days, the Nippy 50 weekend scheduled for April 2-4 at Maquoketa...more
2026 Sunoco Race Fuels Rookie of the Year Registration is Now Ava

2026 Sunoco Race Fuels Rookie of the Year Registration is Now Ava...

3/21/2026
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...more
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K & S Ford Joins Forces with MARS Late Model Championship Powered...

3/12/2026
K & S Ford Joins Forces with MARS Late Model Championship Powered by FK Rod Ends for 2026 Season FAIRBURY, IL (March 12, 2026) – As we are now less than a month away from opening weekend for the MARS Late Model Championship Powered by FK Rod Ends, materials are getting...more


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Official Summary of Results April 26, 2025 Peoria Speedway
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MARS - Midwest Auto Racing Series


Official Summary of Results April 26, 2025 Peoria Speedway

Official Summary of Results

April 26, 2025
Peoria Speedway
Peoria, Illinois

Garry Swibold Memorial

Feature Results for the MARS Late Model Championship Powered by FK Rod Ends – 30 entries

  1. Ryan Unzicker – El Paso, IL - $5,148
  2. Jason Feger – Bloomington, IL - $2,500
  3. Mike Spatola – Manhattan, IL - $2,000
  4. Justin Duty – Molalla, OR - $1,600
  5. Allen Weisser – Peoria, IL - $1,450
  6. Bob Gardner – Washington, IL - $1,200
  7. McKay Wenger – Fairbury, IL - $1,000
  8. Daryn Klein – Fairview Heights, IL - $800
  9. Jake Little – Springfield, IL - $700
  10. Rich Bell – Sheffield, IL - $600
  11. Tony Jackson Jr – Lebanon, MO - $500
  12. Austin Howes – Lewistown, MO - $500
  13. Mike McKinney – Plainfied, IL - $500
  14. Guy Taylor – Springfield, IL - $500
  15. Andy Clark – Mackinaw, IL - $500
  16. Brennon Willard – Lebanon, MO - $500
  17. Steve Stultz – Peoria, AZ - $500
  18. Brayton Wallace – Peoria, IL - $500
  19. Shannon Babb – Moweaqua, IL - $500
  20. Billy Moyer – Batesville, AR - $500
  21. Donny Walden – Towanda, IL - $500
  22. Cody Maguire – Carlinville, IL - $500

DNQ: Allen Ellis, Robbie Bauman, Kevin Weaver, Rockett Bennett, Jason Wagner, Cole Swibold, Jeff Herzog, Camden Gardner.

Pontiac RV Heat Race #1: Allen Weisser
FK Rod Ends 1st place finisher: Ryan Unzicker
FK Rod Ends 5th place finisher: Allen Weisser
Fairbury Fasteners 7th place finisher: McKay Wenger
Budda by Bert Transmission 9th place finisher: Jake Little
Hooker Harness 11th place finisher: Tony Jackson Jr
Keyser Manufacturing 13th place finisher: Mike McKinney
Fast Shafts 15th place finisher: Andy Clark
MD3 Hard Charger Award: Ryan Unzicker +13
Wilwood Brakes Hard Luck Award: Cody Maguire
Sunoco Race Fuels Rookie of the Race: Daryn Klein

MARS Late Model Championship Powered by FK Rod Ends Point Standings (Top 20)

  1. Bobby Pierce – Oakwood, IL – 370 points
  2. Brian Shirley – Chatham, IL – 292 Points
  3. Brandon Sheppard – New Berlin, IL – 280 Points
  4. Jason Feger – Bloomington, IL – 277 Points
  5. Dennis Erb Jr. – Carpentersville, IL – 273 Points
  6. Tony Jackson Jr. – Lebanon, MO – 269 Points
  7. Ryan Unzicker – El Paso, IL – 251 Points
  8. Justin Duty – Molalla, OR – 247 Points
  9. Shannon Babb – Moweaqua, IL – 242 Points
  10. Bob Gardner – Washington, IL – 232 Points
  11. McKay Wenger – Fairbury, IL – 229 Points
  12. Tanner English – Benton, KY – 217 Points
  13. Garrett Alberson – Las Cruces, NM – 209 Points
  14. Chris Simpson – Oxford, IA – 194 Points
  15. Carson Ferguson – Lincolnton, NC – 190 Points
  16. Ryan Gustin – Marshalltown, IA – 190 Points
  17. Daryn Klein – Fairview Heights, IL – 187 Points
  18. Dylan Thornton – Orcutt, CA – 183 Points
  19. Jake Little – Springfield, IL – 174 Points
  20. Chad Simpson – Mt. Vernon, IA – 167 Points

Sunoco Race Fuels Rookie of the Year Standings (Top 5)

  1. Daryn Klein – Fairview Heights – 187 Points
  2. Jake Little – Springfield, IL – 174 Points
  3. Brennon Willard – Lebanon, MO – 156 Points
  4. Steve Stultz – Peoria, AZ – 156 Points
  5. Jeff Herzog – Festus, MO – 142 Points

NEXT RACE: May 16 – Quincy Raceways

Feature Results for the MARS Modified Championship Powered by Summit Racing Equipment – 35 entries

  1. Michael Ledford – Pontiac, IL - $2,000
  2. Cole Falloway – Owensboro, KY - $1,500
  3. Kyle Hammer – Clinton, IL - $1,250
  4. Beau DeYoung – DeMotte, IN - $1,000
  5. Ray Bollinger – Kewanee, IL - $800
  6. Josh Harris – Utica, KY - $600
  7. Austin Friedman – Fairbury, IL - $500
  8. Trevor Neville – Mackinaw, IL - $400
  9. Chase Holland – Success, MS - $300
  10. Jeff Curl – Fairbury, IL - $275
  11. Degan Dozard – Peoria, IL - $350
  12. Noah Faw – Bartonville, IL - $250
  13. Matthew Baker – Kouts, IN - $250
  14. Ryan Hamilton – Fairview Heights, IL - $250
  15. Lyndon Whitfill – Fairbury, IL - $250
  16. Zach Taylor – Springfield, IL - $250
  17. Daniel Adam – Peru, IL - $250
  18. Alan Stipp – Chatsworth, IL - $250
  19. Chris Morefield – Edwards, IL - $250
  20. Michael Long – Fowler, IL - $250
  21. Dave Wietholder – Liberty, IL - $250
  22. Damian Kiefer – Ste. Genevieve, MO - $250

DNQ: Brad DeYoung, Mike Chasteen Jr, Michael Mennel, Austin Seets, Shane Kelley, Charlie Hess, Mike Learman, Buddy Randle, Billy Knippenberg, Mark Rhoades, Ethan Boomsma, Hunter Breland, Tim Carpenter Jr.

Multi Fire X Fast Time Award: Cole Falloway
Willy’s Carb & Dyno Heat Race #1: Cole Falloway
Lethal Chassis Heat Race #2: Kyle Hammer
Allgaier Performance Heat Race #3: Beau DeYoung
Shepard Synthetics 1st place finisher: Michael Ledford
Summit Racing Equipment 2nd place finisher: Cole Falloway
Fast Shafts 3rd place finisher: Kyle Hammer
Keyser Manufacturing 7th place finisher: Austin Friedman
Hooker Harness 11th place finisher: Degan Dozard
MD3 Hard Charger Award: Degan Dozard +6
Wilwood Brakes Hard Luck Award: Damian Kiefer
Sunoco Race Fuels Rookie of the Race: Beau DeYoung
Lethal Chassis Bonus Bucks $100 Cash Award: Degan Dozard

MARS Modified Championship Powered by Summit Racing Equipment Point Standings (Top 20)

  1. Michael Ledford – Pontiac, IL – 215 Points
  2. Cole Falloway – Owensboro, KY – 197 Points
  3. Michael Long – Fowler, IL – 166 Points
  4. Ray Bollinger – Kewanee, IL – 162 Points
  5. Chase Holland – Success, MS – 159 Points
  6. Kyle Hammer – Clinton, IL – 152 Points
  7. Beau DeYoung – DeMotte, IN – 148 Points
  8. Austin Friedman – Fairbury, IL – 138 Points
  9. Damian Kiefer – Ste. Genevieve, MO – 131 Points
  10. Trevor Neville – Mackinaw, IL – 124 Points
  11. Jeff Curl – Fairbury, IL – 118 Points
  12. Matthew Baker – Kouts, IN – 109 Points
  13. Mike McKinney – Plainfield, IL – 105 Points
  14. Lyndon Whitfill – Fairbury, IL – 103 Points
  15. Alan Stipp – Chatsworth, IL – 99 Points
  16. Dave Wietholder – Liberty, IL – 97 Points
  17. Zach Taylor – Springfield, IL – 97 Points
  18. Tyler Nicely – Owensboro, KY – 85 Points
  19. Zeke McKenzie – Claypool, IN – 82 Points
  20. Ryan Hamilton – Fairview Heights, IL – 82 Points

Sunoco Race Fuels Rookie of the Year Point Standings (Top 10)

  1. Beau DeYoung – DeMotte, IN – 148 Points
  2. Damian Kiefer – Ste. Genevieve, MO – 131 Points
  3. Matthew Baker – Kouts, IN – 109 Points
  4. Alan Stipp – Chatsworth, IL – 99 Points
  5. Zach Taylor – Springfield, IL – 97 Points
  6. Ryan Hamilton – Fairview Heights, IL – 82 Points
  7. Mark Roades – West Chicago, IL – 81 Points
  8. Michael Mennel – Peoria, IL – 77 Points
  9. Austin Seets – Brighton, IL – 61 Points
  10. Wes Harms – Carmi, IL – 51 Points

NEXT RACE: May 2 – Kankakee County Speedway


Article Credit: Jonathan Clayton

Submitted By: Jonathan Clayton

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