(MENOMONIE, WISCONSIN) The Mars Racing team returned to Dirt Late Model competition over the April 11-12 weekend in the inaugural ‘Spring Nationals’ at the state-of-the-art Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri. The Lucas Oil MLRA Series presided over the pair of weekend showdowns and a strong field of cars were on hand for the two-race weekend. On Friday night, Jimmy Mars ran third in his heat race, which locked him into the inside of the fifth row for the start of the $2,000 to win feature event. During the course of the caution-free 30-lapper, Jimmy was able to pass six competitors on his way to a sterling third place performance behind only winner Jesse Stovall and runner-up Terry Phillips.
At Wheatland on Saturday evening, a $3,000 top prize was on the line in the MLRA ‘Spring Nationals’ finale. Jimmy once again ran third in heat race action and later started the 40-lap main event from the outside of the fifth row. The Menomonie, Wisconsin star then worked his way past four cars in the A-Main to claim a respectable sixth place effort. Full results from the doubleheader weekend at Lucas Oil Speedway can be accessed by pointing your web browser to www.mlraracing.com.
Jimmy and his #28 team will now turn their attention to a pair of MARS DIRTcar Series and Corn Belt Clash co-sanctioned events in the Hawkeye State of Iowa on April 18-19. On Friday night, the Davenport Speedway in Davenport, Iowa will play host to a $3,500 to win program, while 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa will headline the doubleheader on Saturday evening with the 6th Annual ‘Slocum 50.’ The 50-lap feature at Burlington boasts a $10,555 winner’s check – the largest first place prize in 34 Raceway history. Additional information on these two races can be found by clicking on www.marsracingseries.com.
Mars Racing would like to thank all of their supporters including: Deppe Enterprises, T.L. Sinz Plumbing, Keyes Chevytown, Baileigh Industrial, MB Customs, Moore Wireline, Inc., S&S Transport, Inc., Pro Power Racing Engines, Tim’s Automotive Machine, Jimmy’s Pub, Airgas, Beyea Headers, BSB Manufacturing, Buzz Signs & Graphics, Cecomp Electronics, Champ Pans, CMD Race Shocks, Delph Communications, FK Rod Ends, Hinchman Racewear, Hoosier Racing Tires, Integra Shocks, ISC Racers Tape, Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil, Joe Provo Race Wear, Joe Signs, K-B Carburetors, Performance Bodies, R2C Competition Filters, Sweet Mfg., VP Racing Fuels, Weld Wheels, Wiles Driveshafts, and Wilwood.
Keep up all year long with all of the latest news and information concerning the Mars Racing team at www.JimmyMarsRacing.com.
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