The MARS DIRTcar Series presented by Andy’s Frozen Custard will host a trio of events with the UMP this weekend August 27 – August 29, 2015. Each race will pay $5000 to win!
Action kicks off on Thursday August 27th as the martians return to Paducah International Raceway in Paducah, KY for the USA World 50. Grandstand gates open at 3pm, hot laps begin at 5:30pm and racing is scheduled to begin at 7:30pm. General admission is $25 for adults, children 11 and under are $5. Pit gates open at 2pm and pit admission is $35. Also racing will be $1000 to win UMP modifieds and Kentucky Vintage Racing. The track is located at 4445 Shemwell Lane, Paducah KY 42003.
Additional information on Paducah International Raceway can be found on their website, www.paduchracing.com.
On Friday August 28th the MARS series will travel north to Tri-City Speedway in Pontoon Beach, IL. Grandstand gates will open at 4pm, hot laps begin at 6:30pm. Late model qualifying will begin at 7pm with racing to follow qualifying. General admission is $22 for adults, kids 12 and under are FREE. Also racing will be UMP modified, UMP B-mods, UMP Stocks and UMP 4-cylinders. Race is presented by NAPA – “Napa Night at the Races”. The track is located at 5100 Nameoki Road, Pontoon Beach IL 62040.
Additional information on Tri-City Speedway can be found on their website, www.tricityspeedway.net.
Saturday’s finale will be hosted by Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, MO on August 29th. Grandstand gates will open at 5pm, hot laps at 6:15pm with racing at 7pm. General admission is $22 for adults, kids 12 and under are FREE. Pit gates open at 4pm and pit passes are $35. Also racing will be $1000 to win UMP modifieds, UMP Pro Modifieds (bmods), UMP/AARA Sportsman and UMP/AARA Pro 4 Stocks. The track is located at 1540 Herkey-Horine Road, Pevely MO 63070.
Additional information on Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 can be found on their website, www.federatedautopartsraceway.com.
Tire rule for all three races will be LM-20, LM-40 or WRS-55, allowed on any corner. NO ribbed tires will be allowed.
Additional information on the MARS series can be found at www.marsracingseries.com.
The MARS DIRTcar Series would like to thank their sponsors for the 2015 season.
Presenting Sponsor: Andy’s Frozen Custard
Gold Sponsor: Hoosier Racing Tire, B&A Pallet Division
Associate Sponsors: Powertrain Industries, Sunoco Race Fuel, Midwest Sheet Metal, Racin Dirt, Hatfield Racing Engines, Ron Mitchell Racing Photos, Supermoon Graphics, Off Axis Custom Paint.