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Details Announced for 21st annual Summit Racing Equipment Modified Mania at Tri-City Speedway for the MARS Modified Championship Tour

Details Announced for 21st annual Summit Racing Equipment Modified Mania at Tri-City Speedway for the MARS Modified Championship Tour

FAIRBURY, IL (August 27, 2025) – For the first time in series history, the MARS Modified Championship Powered by Summit Racing Equipment will sanction the 21st annual Summit Racing Equipment Modified Mania event at Granite City, Illinois’ Tri-City Speedway on Thursday – Saturday, September 25 – 27. Track and series officials are excited to announce that Thursday and Friday will be complete shows for the MARS Modifieds paying $2,000-to-win / $250-to-start on Thursday, and $3,000-to-win / $250-to-start on Friday. Points compiled from those two nights will line up Qualifiers for Saturday night’s $5,000-to-win finale.

Originally scheduled to race alongside the World of Outlaw Late Models for the first time ever as a part of Modified Mania, plans have since changed due to a challenging 2025 season. “A year ago when we had a vision and an agreement to host this combined event, we never anticipated to have the season that we’ve had with 12 rainouts, including several of our marquee shows” stated track owners Kevin and Tammy Gundaker. “It is a very tough, but necessary, business decision that Tri-City Speedway had to make to remove the World of Outlaws Late Model portion of the event.”

The 21st annual Summit Racing Equipment Modified Mania will revert back to its original format including the MARS Modified Championship Powered by Summit Racing Equipment, DIRTcar Late Models, B-Mods, and Crown Vics throughout the weekend.

Modified Mania Past Champions

2005 – Ed Shamhart
2006 – Denny Schwartz
2007 – Mike Harrison
2008 – Tim Hancock
2009 – Jared Landers
2010 – Michael Long
2011 – Michael Long
2012 – Michael Long
2013 – Michael Long
2014 – Chad Kinder
2015 – Mike Harrison
2016 – Mike Harrison
2017 – Mike Harrison
2018 – Mike Harrison
2019 – Nick Hoffman
2020 – Nick Hoffman
2021 – Dean Hoffman
2022 – Michael Long
2023 – Mike Harrison
2024 – Michael Long

21st annual Summit Racing Equipment Modified Mania Event Info

Tri-City Speedway
Granite City, Illinois

Thursday, September 25

Complete show for MARS Modified Championship Powered by Summit Racing Equipment including Hot Laps, Qualifying, Heats, B-Mains, and a 25-lap $2,000-to-win Feature event.
Complete show for Crown Vics
Open Practice for DIRTcar Late Models

MARS Modified Championship Powered by Summit Racing Equipment Thursday A-Main payout: 1) $2,000 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.

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.

Saturday, September 27

MARS Modified Championship Powered by Summit Racing Equipment cumulative points from the first two nights will line up the 12-lap Qualifiers, Last Chance Showdown, 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

MARS Modified nightly entry fee is $25 + plus $20 for the weekend if you need to rent a red AMB transponder.

For more information about the MARS Dirt Series, please contact Jonathan Clayton at 731-467- 1316, visit the tour’s webpage at marsracingseries.com, or visit @MARSDirtRacing on Facebook, X, and Instagram.

MARS Late Model Championship Powered by FK Rod Ends and MARS Modified Championship Powered by Summit Racing Equipment would like to thank the following sponsors and marketing partners for their support of the 2025 racing season: FK Rod Ends (MARS Late Model title sponsor), Summit Racing Equipment (MARS Modified title sponsor), Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts (Official trailer and golf cart provider of the MARS Dirt Series), Flo Racing (Official streaming provider of the MARS Late Model tour), Racing Electronics (Official communications provider of the MARS Dirt Series), Hoosier Racing Tire (Official tire manufacturer of the MARS Dirt Series), Sunoco Race Fuels (Official fuel of the MARS Dirt Series and proud sponsor of the Sunoco Rookie of the Year chase all season long on the MARS Late Model & Modified Championship tours), Pontiac RV (Official RV Dealer of the MARS Dirt Series), Allstar Performance, O’Reilly Auto Parts, DIRTcar Racing, Driscoll Motors (Official dealership of the MARS Dirt Series), Woods Basement Systems (Official Basement Contractor of the MARS Dirt Series), MD3, Josh James Artwork, MWD Signs & Graphix, Fairbury Fastener & Supply, Dirt Draft, Digital Copy Systems, Whelen, Multi Fire X, Budda Bert Transmission, Dyer’s Top Rods, Fast Shafts, Wilwood Brakes, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products, Keyser Manufacturing, Varsitee Screenprinting, Willy’s Carb & Dyno, Trackside Racewear, Hooker Harness, Lethal Chassis, Remtek Enterprises, and QuickCar Racing Products.

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