The MARS DIRTcar Series gets back underway this Friday June 29th at the I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, NE in an annual event known as the Midwest Trifecta. The Midwest Trifecta includes the Super Late Models, Sprint Cars and Modifieds. The Late Models are co-sanctioned by the Corn Belt Clash Series, the Midwest Late Model Racing Association and MARS. The Sprint Car portion of the event will be sanctioned by the ASCS Midwest Region and their feature event will pay $2,500 to win. The unsanctioned A Mod feature will pay $1,000 to win. In addition, some lucky fan will win $1,000 as they enter to pick the winner’s in all three feature events.
Late Model Drivers expected to compete for the $3,000 top prize include; Jesse Stovall, Tony Jackson Jr., Terry Phillips, Brandon Morton, Leroy Johnson, David Turner, John Anderson, Kyle Berck, Travis Dickes, Dave Eckrich, Denny Eckrich, Tim Isenberg, Jake Meier, Jason Rauen, Chad Simpson, Chris Simpson and defending race winner Jason Utter.
Grandstands open at 5:30pm with Hot Laps at 6:30pm and Racing at 7:15pm. Grandstand Admission is $20 for Adults, $5 for Juniors (6-12) with 5 and under free. I-80 Speedway is located just north of Exit #420 off Interstate 80 halfway between Omaha and Lincoln. For more information, visit www.i-80speedway.com or call (402)-342-3453.
Information on the MARS DIRTcar Series can be found at www.marsracingseries.com.
The MARS DIRTcar Series would like to thank their sponsors for the 2012 season. Hoosier Racing Tire, Libscomb Auto Group, Powertrain Industries, VP Race Fuels, Wrisco Aluminum, GRT Race Cars, Hatfield Racing Engines, Race Brothers Farm & Home Supply, Supermoon Graphics, Don Babb Motorsports, Comp Cams, Rod End Suppy and Vicci.