3/6/2026
MARS - Midwest Auto Racing Series
Equiplinc Trucks & Equipment Joins MARS Modified Championship Tour as B-Main Presenting Sponsor in 2026
Equiplinc Trucks & Equipment Joins MARS Modified Championship Tour as B-Main Presenting Sponsor in 2026
FAIRBURY, IL (March 6, 2026) – As anticipation continues to build for what could be the biggest season yet for the MARS Modified Championship Powered by Summit Racing Equipment, officials with the tour are thrilled to announce the addition of Equiplinc Trucks & Equipment to the list of partners for 2026. The Equiplinc Trucks & Equipment B-Main #1 will be held nightly to help complete the starting lineup for each feature event throughout the season.
Equiplinc Truck Sales & Equipment is a full-service Heavy Truck & Equipment Retail location providing financing, mechanical services, and complete title servicing. Conveniently located four miles from Interstate 95 near Savannah, Georgia, their location is only five miles from the Port of Savannah. Their team of professionals sell Semi Trucks, Trailers, Heavy Equipment, and are also looking to help you sell your used truck or piece of equipment!
General Manager of Equiplinc Trucks Sales & Equipment, Jim Manka, has had a 30+ year racing career in a multitude of divisions including Super Late Models, 604 Crate Late Models, and most recently in his #60 Longhorn Chassis DIRTcar UMP Modified. Manka has made 12+ hour tow north to compete in numerous MARS weekends with 5 career events attended on the tour.
“Getting to know Jim all the way back from my days of working for Ray Cook during Spring and Southern Nationals really brings this partnership full circle for me” said series director Jonathan Clayton. “He is one of the nicest guys in the pit area, always upbeat and optimistic, and has a genuine love for the sport. Without guys like him in the pit area, racing wouldn’t be what it is today. We really look forward to the opportunity of representing the Equiplinc brand and having Jim join us this season!”
For more information on Equiplinc Trucks & Equipment check them out online at equiplincsales.com, by phone at 912-695-9406, or through their social media channels on Facebook and Instagram.
The 2026 MARS Modified Championship Powered by Summit Racing Equipment season kicks off with the Illini 100 weekend at Farmer City Raceway! An open practice is scheduled for Thursday, April 9, with complete shows on Friday & Saturday, April 10 & 11, paying $2,000-to-win and $250-to-start nightly.
For more information on the MARS Championship Tours visit marsracingseries.com.
Article Credit: Jonathan Clayton
Submitted By: Jonathan Clayton