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MARS Championship Tours Wrap up 2025 with FALS Frenzy Presented by Sunoco Race Fuels at Fairbury Speedway

MARS Championship Tours Wrap up 2025 with FALS Frenzy Presented by Sunoco Race Fuels at Fairbury Speedway

FAIRBURY, IL (September 30, 2025) – After a full season of racing action at the best venues in the Midwest, it all comes down to one final weekend. The MARS Late Model Championship Powered by FK Rod Ends and MARS Modified Championship Powered by Summit Racing Equipment will both crown their champions this weekend at the Fairbury Speedway, in Fairbury, Illinois, with the FALS Frenzy Presented by Sunoco Race Fuels. In total, 4 champions will be crowned on Saturday night, with only the MARS Late Model point champion already decided heading into the weekend.

For the third consecutive season, Jason Feger has captured the MARS Late Model Championship Powered by FK Rod Ends championship over the toughest lineup top-to-bottom that the MARS tour has had nightly since taken over by MC Promotions prior to the 2023 season. This season boasts a record point fund that will award Feger a $25,000 check for his efforts, later this fall. Ryan Unzicker looks as if he will once again finish the season in the runner-up position, barring giving up a 112-point advantage over third in his final two nights. The back-and-forth battle between Shannon Babb and Tony Jackson Jr. for third position looks as if it will come down to the final night as Babb currently has a 9-point advantage over Jackson Jr.

The most competitive point battle of the season looks as if it will come down to the final night of racing, and that is for the 2025 Sunoco Race Fuels Rookie of the Year title. Jake Little, Daryn Klein, and Jeff Herzog head into Friday’s event only separated by 17 points. Brennon Willard has locked up fourth place in the rookie battle.

2025 will be the season that the MARS Modified Championship Powered by Summit Racing Equipment will crown its second champion all-time of the third-year tour. After Michael Long captured the title the first two seasons, in dominating fashion, issues plagued the 18L team throughout the spring and summer which led to him dropping off the series in its entirety and just choosing to hit and miss this year. Although he has only found victory lane twice, Cole Falloway has had one of the most consistent seasons you could ask for and takes a 40-point lead into Championship Weekend. Michael Ledford only trails by 40 points and is looking to close the gap at his home track to steal away the title. Trevor Neville currently rides in third position with a mathematical chance of moving up to first or down the charts as low as sixth.

Beau DeYoung has not sealed the deal for the MARS Modified Sunoco Race Fuels Rookie of the Year chase, but with another solid night, will have the title secured at the end of Friday’s event. Fairbury Speedway regular Alan Stipp trails by 103 points. Ryan Hamilton is only 9 points behind Stipp, but after totaling his ride last weekend at Tri-City, he is unfortunately not expected to finish out the tour. Damian Kiefer and Mark Rhoades round out the Rookie standings with a series-record 5 rookies still eligible for their own separate points fund and awards at seasons end, heading into the weekend.

Early pit parking will begin on Thursday, October 2 at 5 P.M. and run until 10 P.M. that night. Complete shows will be running each night for the MARS Late Models, MARS Modifieds, and the DIRTcar Pro Late Models. The event is headlined by the MARS Late Model division racing for $12,000 to win, $1,000 to start, with almost $50,000 being paid out in just Late Model feature monies alone.

Friday, October 3

Fairbury Speedway
Fairbury, IL

FALS Frenzy Presented by Sunoco Race Fuels Night #1

$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
$750 to win DIRTcar Pro Late Models

Pits open at Noon
Grandstands open at Noon
Drivers Meeting at 5:30 P.M.
Hot Laps at 6:00 P.M.

Adult General Admission $25
General Admission for Kids 12 and under FREE
Pit Pass $40
Pit Pass for Kids 12 and under $15

Saturday, October 4

Fairbury Speedway
Fairbury, IL

FALS Frenzy Presented by Sunoco Race Fuels Night #2

$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
$1,000 to win DIRTcar Pro Late Models

Pits open at Noon
Grandstands open at Noon
Drivers Meeting at 5:00 P.M.
Hot Laps at 5:30 P.M.

Adult General Admission $30
General Admission for Kids 12 and under FREE
Pit Pass $45
Pit Pass for Kids 12 and under $15

MARS Late Model Championship Powered by FK Rod Ends Tire Rule for each night:

LF: Any (90) Hoosier
RF: Hoosier NLMT2 (90)
LR: Hoosier NLMT2 (90)
RR: Hoosier NLMT3 (92) or Hoosier NLMT4 (92)

Event Purses

MARS Late Model Friday A-Main payout: 1) $5,000 2) $2,500 3) $2,000 4) $1,600 5) $1,400 6) $1,200 7) $1,000 8) $800 9) $700 10) $600 11) $500 12) $500 13) $500 14) $500 15) $500 16) $500 17) $500 18) $500 19) $500 20) $500 21) $500 22) $500. Non-Transfer Tow Money - $115

MARS Modified Friday 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. Non-Transfer Tow Money - $65

MARS Late Model Saturday A-Main payout: 1) $12,000 2) $6,000 3) $4,000 4) $3,000 5) $2,000 6) $1,900 7) $1,800 8) $1,700 9) $1,600 10) $1,500 11) $1,450 12) $1,400 13) $1,350 14) $1,300 15) $1,250 16) $1,200 17) $1,150 18) $1,100 19) $1,050 20) $1,000 21) $1,000 22) $1,000. Non-Transfer Tow Money - $120

MARS Modified Saturday A-Main payout: 1) $3,000 2) $1,500 3) $1,200 4) $1,100 5) $1,000 6) $800 7) $700 8) $600 9) $500 10) $400 11) $300 12) $300 13) $300 14) $300 15) $300 16) $300 17) $300 18) $300 19) $300 20) $300 21) $300 22) $300. Non-Transfer Tow Money - $70

MARS Late Model Championship Powered by FK Rod Ends Point Standings (Top 15)

1. Jason Feger – Bloomington, IL – 1537 Points
2. Ryan Unzicker – El Paso, IL – 1386 Points
3. Shannon Babb – Moweaqua, IL – 1274 Points
4. Tony Jackson Jr – Lebanon, MO – 1265 Points
5. Justin Duty – Molalla, OR – 1147 Points
6. Jake Little – Springfield, IL – 961 Points
7. Daryn Klein – Fairview Heights, IL – 957 Points
8. Jeff Herzog – Festus, MO – 944 Points
9. Brennon Willard – Lebanon, MO – 797 Points
10. Dennis Erb Jr – Carpentersville, IL – 779 Points
11. Mark Voigt – Marine, IL – 666 Points
12. McKay Wenger – Fairbury, IL – 608 Points
13. Michael Leach – Sun River, MT – 520 Points
14. Brian Shirley – Chatham, IL – 510 Points
15. Mike Spatola – Manhattan, IL – 497 Points

Sunoco Race Fuels Rookie of the Year Standings

1. Jake Little – Springfield, IL – 961 Points
2. Daryn Klein – Fairview Heights – 957 Points
3. Jeff Herzog – Festus, MO – 944 Points
4. Brennon Willard – Lebanon, MO – 797 Points

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

1. Cole Falloway – Owensboro, KY – 722 Points
2. Michael Ledford – Pontiac, IL – 682 Points
3. Trevor Neville – Mackinaw, IL – 629 Points
4. Ray Bollinger – Kewanee, IL – 591 Points
5. Beau DeYoung – DeMotte, IN – 554 Points
6. Michael Long – Fowler, IL – 501 Points
7. Alan Stipp – Chatsworth, IL – 451 Points
8. Ryan Hamilton – Fairview Heights, IL – 442 Points
9. Damian Kiefer – Ste. Genevieve, MO – 412 Points
10. Kyle Hammer – Clinton, IL – 381 Points
11. Dave Wietholder – Liberty, IL – 353 Points
12. Mark Rhoades – West Chicago, IL – 353 Points
13. Zeke McKenzie – Claypool, IN – 340 Points
14. Chase Holland – Success, MS – 338 Points
15. Austin Friedman – Fairbury, IL – 296 Points

Sunoco Race Fuels Rookie of the Year Standings

1. Beau DeYoung – DeMotte, IN – 554 Points
2. Alan Stipp – Chatsworth, IL – 451 Points
3. Ryan Hamilton – Fairview Heights, IL – 442 Points
4. Damian Kiefer – Ste. Genevieve, MO – 412 Points
5. Mark Rhoades – West Chicago, IL – 353 Points

2025 MARS Late Model Championship Powered by FK Rod Ends Statistics

Pontiac RV Heat Race #1 Winner

Shannon Babb – 5
Tony Jackson Jr – 3
Jason Feger – 3
Brian Shirley – 2
Bobby Pierce – 2
Ashton Winger – 2
Ricky Thornton Jr – 1
Carson Ferguson – 1
Drake Troutman – 1
Allen Weisser – 1
Daryn Klein – 1
Mike Spatola – 1
Jake Little – 1
Ryan Unzicker – 1
Garrett Alberson – 1

FK Rod Ends 1st Place Finisher

Jason Feger – 8
Bobby Pierce – 6
Ryan Unzicker – 4
Ashton Winger – 2
Tony Jackson Jr – 2
Brandon Sheppard – 1
Shannon Babb – 1
Dennis Erb Jr – 1
Tyler Erb – 1
Tanner English – 1

FK Rod Ends 5th Place Finisher

Tony Jackson Jr – 5
Justin Duty – 3
Dennis Erb Jr – 2
Garrett Alberson – 2
Ryan Gustin – 1
Brian Shirley – 1
Shannon Babb – 1
Allen Weisser – 1
Austin Howes – 1
Jordan Bauer – 1
Guy Taylor – 1
McKay Wenger – 1
Ashton Winger – 1
Ryan Unzicker – 1
Chris Simpson – 1
Jeff Herzog – 1
Jason Feger – 1
Frank Heckenast Jr – 1
Michael Leach – 1

Fairbury Fasteners 7th Place Finisher

McKay Wenger – 4
Jeff Herzog – 3
Jason Feger – 2
Daryn Klein – 2
Justin Duty – 2
Ryan Gustin – 2
Dennis Erb Jr – 1
Daniel Adam – 1
Garrett Alberson – 1
Ryan Unzicker – 1
Bob Gardner – 1
Shannon Babb – 1
Rusty Griffaw – 1
Dillon McCowan – 1
Ashton Winger – 1
Chris Simpson – 1
Caden McWhorter – 1
Gordy Gundaker – 1

Budda by Bert Transmission 9th Place Finisher

Jason Feger – 4
Jake Little – 4
Brian Shirley – 2
Shannon Babb – 2
Michael Leach – 2
Myles Moos – 2
Dylan Thornton – 1
Brennon Willard – 1
Mike Harrison – 1
Jordan Bauer – 1
Justin Duty – 1
Tyler Erb – 1
Kayden Clatt – 1
Billy Moyer Jr – 1
Todd Rehg – 1
Ryan Unzicker – 1
Daniel Adam – 1

Hooker Harness 11th Place Finisher

Shannon Babb – 1
Bob Gardner – 1
Derrick Stewart – 1
Chris Simpson – 1
Garrett Alberson – 1
Tony Jackson Jr – 1
Justin Duty – 1
Mike McKinney – 1
Blaze Burwell – 1
Jeffrey Ledford – 1
Trevor Gundaker – 1
McKay Wenger – 1
Dennis Erb Jr – 1
Jeff Herzog – 1
Jason Wagner – 1
Zach Taylor – 1
Mike Provenzano – 1
Mark Voigt – 1
Paul Parker – 1
Todd Rehg – 1
Michael Leach – 1
Myles Moos – 1
Jordan Bauer – 1
Caden McWhorter – 1
Dillon McCowan – 1
Tucker Finch – 1
Brennon Willard – 1

Keyser Manufacturing 13th Place Finisher

Bob Gardner – 2
Daryn Klein – 2
Zach Taylor – 2
Jeff Herzog – 2
Chris Simpson – 1
Ryan Unzicker – 1
McKay Wenger – 1
Trevor Gundaker – 1
Mike McKinney – 1
Guy Taylor – 1
Reid Millard – 1
Mike Provenzano – 1
Mike Spatola – 1
Brian Shirley – 1
Shannon Babb – 1
Tommy Sheppard Jr – 1
Mark Voigt – 1
Lee Williams – 1
Jose Parga – 1
Jeffrey Ledford – 1
Kolby Vandenbergh – 1
Michael Leach – 1
Justin Reed – 1

Fast Shafts 15th Place Finisher

Austin Howes – 4
Jake Little – 3
Justin Duty – 2
McKay Wenger – 2
Mark Voigt – 2
Mike Spatola – 1
Chad Simpson – 1
Andy Clark – 1
Myles Moos – 1
Aaron Marrant – 1
Rich Bell – 1
Daryn Klein – 1
Roben Huffman – 1
Kayden Clatt – 1
Billy Moyer Jr – 1
Mike Lofgren – 1
Zak Blackwood – 1
Todd Rehg – 1
Mike Mataragas – 1

MD3 Hard Charger Award Winner

Tony Jackson Jr – 3
Ryan Unzicker – 3
Shannon Babb – 3
Jake Little – 2
Jose Parga – 2
Jason Feger – 1
Dennis Erb Jr – 1
Daryn Klein – 1
Bob Gardner – 1
Trevor Gundaker – 1
Mike Provenzano – 1
Brennon Willard – 1
Bobby Pierce – 1
Jason Wagner – 1
Greg Cantrell – 1
Greg Kimmons – 1
Todd Rehg – 1
Justin Duty – 1
Michael Leach – 1

Wilwood Brakes Hard Luck Award Winner

Bob Gardner – 3
Ryan Unzicker – 2
Michael Kloos – 2
Gordy Gundaker – 1
Dylan Thornton – 1
Frank Heckenast Jr – 1
Kayden Clatt – 1
Cody Maguire – 1
Guy Taylor – 1
Rodney Melvin – 1
Brian Shirley – 1
Thomas Hunziker – 1
Daryn Klein – 1
Jeremy Spoonmore – 1
Quenton Lewis – 1
Justin Duty – 1
Jon Woods – 1
Tommy Sheppard Jr – 1
Mike Harrison – 1
AJ May – 1
Dillon McCowan – 1
Nick Anvelink – 1
Brandon Queen – 1

Sunoco Race Fuels Rookie of the Race Winner

Jeff Herzog – 9
Daryn Klein – 9
Jake Little – 8
Austin Howes – 1

2025 MARS Modified Championship Powered by Summit Racing Equipment Statistics

Multi Fire X Fast Time Award Winner

Cole Falloway – 3
Michael Long – 3
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
Mike Harrison – 1

Lethal Chassis Heat Race #2 Winner

Kyle Hammer – 3
Ray Bollinger – 3
Cole Falloway – 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 – 2
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
Mike Harrison – 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
Ray Bollinger – 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
Clint Young – 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
Zeke McKenzie – 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
Jacob Steinkoenig – 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
Beau DeYoung – 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
Dylan Sharp – 1

Sunoco Race Fuels Rookie of the Race Winner

Beau DeYoung – 8
Damian Kiefer – 2
Ryan Hamilton – 2
Alan Stipp – 1

Lethal Chassis Bonus Bucks Award Winner

Trevor Neville – 7
Zac Oedewaldt – 2
Tyler Spalding – 2
Degan Dozard – 1
Austen Becerra – 1

FIVE THINGS TO WATCH FOR:

FINAL BOUTS: With one final weekend left on the schedule, the MARS Late Models head into the weekend with 27 feature events completed while the MARS Modifieds have had 13 feature events in 2025. 29 MARS Late Model feature events would be the most events completed in a season since 2016.

BIG MONEY REGIONAL RACING: While Friday features standard series purses for both the Late Models and the Modifieds, Saturday’s purses are something worth mentioning. The MARS Late Model feature event purse on Saturday equals almost $50,000 in total, with $12,000 to the victor and $1,000 just to start. On a weekend where both national series are competing, it opens the door for regional teams to take home good money to end their season.

FALS FRENZY BRINGS INVADERS: The end of the year seems to always bring different names that may not come to central Illinois all season long, or maybe just a time or two. This year looks to be no different with invaders in each division looking likely with drivers like Chris Simpson, Ashton Winger, Tyler Kuykendall, Chevy Boyer, Travis Stemler, Jim Manka, and Timmy Hill all looking to make rare starts at FALS this weekend.

DIVISION SWAP: We said invaders… But did we mention division swaps? For the first time this season, Kyle Hammer will enter the MARS Late Model division looking to fine-tune before the Gateway Dirt Nationals in December. Hammer actually enters the weekend in 10th-position in MARS Modified standings as well.

THAT LATE MODEL ROOKIE BATTLE: All eyes this weekend will be focused on the MARS Late Model Sunoco Race Fuels Rookie of the Year battle, and for good reason. All three drivers are separated by only 17 points with two features remaining. Jake Little heads into the weekend with the lead and seems to have the upper-hand with the most recent success at FALS including a pair of top-5 FALS Cup finishes this season.

If you are unable to make it to the track, you can catch EVERY MARS Late Model Championship Powered by FK Rod Ends event in 2025 live at floracing.com.

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

• October 3, 2025 – Fairbury Speedway – Fairbury, IL – FALS Frenzy Presented by Sunoco Race Fuels - $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 Presented by Sunoco Race Fuels - $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

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