21st Annual Summit Racing Equipment Modified Mania up Next for the MARS Modified Championship Powered by Summit Racing Equipment

9/22/2025

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21st Annual Summit Racing Equipment Modified Mania up Next for the MARS Modified Championship Powered by Summit Racing Equipment

FAIRBURY, IL (September 22, 2025) – After almost a month away from the track, the MARS Modified Championship Powered by Summit Racing Equipment teams and fans are eager to get back to racing. The 2025 season all boils down to these final 5 races that will be held in a span of 10 days. The final stop before the tour heads to Fairbury Speedway for Championship Weekend will be the Tri-City Speedway for the 21st annual Summit Racing Equipment Modified Mania this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

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. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday will all be complete shows for the MARS Modifieds paying $2,000-to-win / $250-to-start on Thursday, $3,000-to-win / $250-to-start on Friday, and $5,000-to-win / $400-to-start on Saturday.

From the outside looking in, the MARS Modified Championship Powered by Summit Racing Equipment points battle may appear all but over, but in reality, it is actually the exact opposite of that. For the Modified tour, each competitor is allowed to drop their two worst finishes prior to championship weekend. The points will then be re-set for the MARS Championship Weekend at Fairbury Speedway for the FALS Frenzy.

Cole Falloway leads the tour into Tri-City with a 99-point lead in series standings, before drop nights. Trevor Neville, Michael Ledford, Ray Bollinger, and Beau DeYoung round out the top 5.

Beau DeYoung has used his ultra-impressive rookie campaign to bulk up a 133-point Sunoco Race Fuels Rookie of the Year point lead over Alan Stipp, Ryan Hamilton, Damian Kiefer, and Mark Rhoades.

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 & B-Modifieds

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.

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 $20
Children ages 12 and under FREE

Pit Pass $45
Children ages 6-12 $15
Children ages 5 and under are free

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
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 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
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) $1,250 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 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.

MARS Modified Championship Powered by Summit Racing Equipment Point Standings (Top 15)

Cole Falloway – Owensboro, KY – 759 Points
Trevor Neville – Mackinaw, IL – 660 Points
Michael Ledford – Pontiac, IL – 654 Points
Ray Bollinger – Kewanee, IL – 589 Points
Beau DeYoung – DeMotte, IN – 577 Points
Alan Stipp – Chatsworth, IL – 454 Points
Michael Long – Fowler, IL – 444 Points
Ryan Hamilton – Fairview Heights, IL – 416 Points
Damian Kiefer – Ste. Genevieve, MO – 402 Points
Kyle Hammer – Clinton, IL – 381 Points
Mark Rhoades – West Chicago, IL – 336 Points
Chase Holland – Success, MS – 328 Points
Dave Wietholder – Liberty, IL – 316 Points
Austin Friedman – Fairbury, IL – 298 Points
Zeke McKenzie – Claypool, IN – 289 Points

Sunoco Race Fuels Rookie of the Year Point Standings

Beau DeYoung – DeMotte, IN – 577 Points
Alan Stipp – Chatsworth, IL – 454 Points
Ryan Hamilton – Fairview Heights, IL – 416 Points
Damian Kiefer – Ste. Genevieve, MO – 402 Points
Mark Rhoades – West Chicago, IL – 336 Points

2025 MARS Modified Championship Powered by Summit Racing Equipment Statistics

Multi Fire X Fast Time Award Winner

Cole Falloway – 3
Michael Long – 2
Chase Holland – 1
Dave Wietholder – 1
Ray Bollinger – 1
Derek Losh – 1
Will Krup – 1
Trevor Neville – 1
Lyndon Whitfill – 1

Willy’s Carb & Dyno Heat Race #1 Winner

Michael Long – 3
Chase Holland – 2
Trevor Neville – 2
Cole Falloway – 2
Kyle Hammer – 1
Landen Miller – 1
Will Krup – 1

Lethal Chassis Heat Race #2 Winner

Kyle Hammer – 3
Cole Falloway – 2
Ray Bollinger – 2
Mike McKinney – 1
Michael Ledford – 1
Trevor Neville – 1
Carson Friedman – 1
Blake Brown – 1

Allgaier Performance Heat Race #3 Winner

Cole Falloway – 3
Beau DeYoung – 2
Michael Long – 1
Adam Pockrus – 1
Derek Losh – 1
Trevor Neville – 1
Ray Bollinger – 1
Ryan Hamilton – 1
Michael Ledford – 1

Shepard Synthetics 1st Place Finisher

Michael Ledford – 2
Trevor Neville – 2
Cole Falloway – 2
Mike McKinney – 1
Michael Long – 1
Josh Harris – 1
Derek Losh – 1
Tyler Nicely – 1
Ryan Hamilton – 1

Summit Racing Equipment 2nd Place Finisher

Cole Falloway – 5
Michael Long – 2
Michael Ledford – 2
Will Krup – 1
Dave Wietholder – 1
Trent Young – 1

Fast Shafts 3rd Place Finisher

Michael Ledford – 3
Trevor Neville – 2
Michael Long – 1
Kyle Hammer – 1
Steven Brooks – 1
Beau DeYoung – 1
Austin Friedman – 1
Kenny Wallace – 1
Josh Harris – 1

Keyser Manufacturing 7th Place Finisher

Beau DeYoung – 3
Tyler Nicely – 1
Austin Friedman – 1
Mike McKinney – 1
Ray Bollinger – 1
Owen Steinkoenig – 1
Cole Falloway – 1
Michael Ledford – 1
Mike Harrison – 1
Ryan Hamilton – 1

Hooker Harness 11th Place Finisher

Alan Stipp – 2
Carson Friedman – 1
Trevor Neville – 1
Degan Dozard – 1
Kyle Hammer – 1
Shawn Deering – 1
Noah Sugg – 1
Trent Young – 1
Mike Chasteen Jr – 1
Steven Brooks – 1
Dave Wietholder – 1

MD3 Hard Charger Award Winner

Dave Wietholder – 3
Damian Kiefer – 1
Degan Dozard – 1
Chase Holland – 1
Zach Taylor – 1
Cody Ventimiglia – 1
Trent Young – 1
Ryan Hamilton – 1
Rick Conoyer – 1
Zeke McKenzie – 1

Wilwood Brakes Hard Luck Award Winner

Dave Wietholder – 2
Damian Kiefer – 2
Mike Chasteen Jr – 1
Matthew Baker – 1
Rick Salter – 1
Zac Oedewaldt – 1
Stephen Pedulla – 1
Levi Kissinger – 1
Kyle Hammer – 1
Beau DeYoung – 1

Sunoco Race Fuels Rookie of the Race Winner

Beau DeYoung – 7
Damian Kiefer – 2
Ryan Hamilton – 2
Alan Stipp – 1

Lethal Chassis Bonus Bucks Award Winner

Trevor Neville – 6
Zac Oedewaldt – 2
Tyler Spalding – 2
Degan Dozard – 1
Austen Becerra – 1

FIVE THINGS TO WATCH FOR:

• POINTS CHASE AT THE TOP: Heading into Mod Mania weekend, Cole Falloway is obviously your odds-on favorite as being a first time series champion. Interesting fact is that the standings are actually much closer as they appear. From the surface it looks as if Falloway has a 99-point lead over 2nd place Trevor Neville. If you took the two drop nights out at this stage of the season, Michael Ledford is only 27 behind Falloway.

• SOLID AS A ROOKIE: With only 5 events remaining, Beau DeYoung will look to close his 2025 campaign out strong by claiming the Sunoco Race Fuels Rookie of the Year title. In 12 races so far this season, DeYoung has captured an impressive 9 top-10 finishes with his best effort being a third-place finish at World Famous Highland Speedway.

• STL STAND UP: When rolling into the St. Louis region, you can always expect some of the toughest competition. In 2023 O’Fallon, Missouri driver, Treb Jacoby, added his name to the history books as a MARS Modified feature winner. Rick Conoyer & Kenny Wallace are currently battling back-and-forth over the DIRTcar region title, with Wallace currently having the advantage. Of course, you can’t forget about 2023 MARS Late Model Championship Powered by FK Rod Ends Sunoco Race Fuels Rookie of the Year Mike Harrison when in town. He is a six-time Mod Mania champion.

• MICHAEL LONG BACK TO THE FRONT: One driver that has had somewhat of an off year in 2025 is back-to-back MARS Modified champion, Michael Long. After piling up 13 victories in the first two years of the series, Long has one lone victory in MARS action this season. Will he find victory lane at Tri-City? He is a 2-time Mod Mania champion.

• CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND: Looking ahead it is hard to not see Championship Weekend glaring in the distance. Next weekend both the MARS Late Models and the MARS Modifieds will conclude the 2025 season with the FALS Frenzy at Fairbury Speedway. Complete shows will be contested both nights.

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, QuickCar Racing Products, Mesilla Valley Transportation, Midwest Sheet Metal, Shepard Synthetics, and Allgaier Performance.

MARS Championship Upcoming Events

• September 25, 2025 – Tri-City Speedway – Granite City, IL – 21st annual Summit Racing Equipment Modified Mania - $2,000-to-win MARS Modified Championship Powered by Summit Racing Equipment

• September 26, 2025 – Tri-City Speedway – Granite City, IL – 21st annual Summit Racing Equipment Modified Mania - $3,000-to-win MARS Modified Championship Powered by Summit Racing Equipment

• September 27, 2025 – Tri-City Speedway – Granite City, IL – 21st annual Summit Racing Equipment Modified Mania - $5,000-to-win MARS Modified Championship Powered by Summit Racing Equipment

• October 3, 2025 – Fairbury Speedway – Fairbury, IL – FALS Frenzy - $5,000-to-win MARS Late Model Championship Powered by FK Rod Ends & $2,000-to-win MARS Modified Championship Powered by Summit Racing Equipment

• October 4, 2025 – Fairbury Speedway – Fairbury, IL – FALS Frenzy - $12,000-to-win MARS Late Model Championship Powered by FK Rod Ends & $3,000-to-win MARS Modified Championship Powered by Summit Racing Equipment

Article Credit: Jonathan Clayton

Submitted By: Jonathan Clayton

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