MARS Returns to Legit Speedway Phillips Takes Kuntz Memorial John Kuntz Memorial Next For MARS Sanders Wins at Salina Freedom Classic Night 1 Rained Out Freedom Classic Up Next For MARS View full table » Next Race Starts in West Plains, MO – July 31, 2016 – Tim Manville of Highland, IL slid job his way to his first ever MARS win at Legit Speedway Saturday night and pocketed $3000 for his efforts. Manville started the 40 lap feature in 11th position and had his car setup perfectly for the slick surface of the 3/8 mile oval.  Justin Wells of Aurora, MO started on the pole and withstood the challenges of Jesse Stovall of Billings, MO for the first half of the race.  Manville would break into the top five and set his sights on Wells.  Slide job after slide job between Wells and Manville, put on a show for the fans and Manville would claim the lead for good on lap 28.  Wells would settle for second.  Stovall, Terry Phillips of Springfield, MO and Tony Jackson Jr of Lebanon, MO rounded out the top five.

The next event for the MARS DIRTcar series will be on Friday August 12th and Saturday August 13th at Junction Motor Speedway in McCool Junction, NE. The MARS DIRTcar Series would like to thank their sponsors for the 2016 season. Presenting Sponsor: Andy’s Frozen Custard Gold Sponsor: Hoosier Racing Tire, B&A Pallet Division, Henryetta FordWeight Loss Camps For Adults In Houston Silver Sponsor: Global Steel BuildingsF1 Redbull Team T-Shirt Associate Sponsors: Powertrain Industries, Midwest Sheet Metal, Racin Dirt, Hatfield Racing Engines, Ron Mitchell Racing Photos, Supermoon Graphics, Off Axis Custom Paint.Kitchen Curtains With Cows Get news straight to your email. IHRA Summit Pro-Am Tour Triple Race Weekend Results in Five Repeat Winners at Carolina Dragway

Tropical Storm Hermine put a damper on the kickoff of the IHRA Summit Pro-Am Tour last weekend at Carolina Dragway forcing the schedule to shift to a day later than scheduled. The Division 1, 2, and 9 racers waited out the rain and ran under sunny skies for the remainder of the triple-header event weekend. Chris Webb (Hot Rod), Glen Furguson (Quick Rod), Clayton Roberts (Top Dragster), Cale Pittman (Junior Beginner) and Kate Hall (Junior Advanced) doubled up and walked away with two Ironman trophies. Nelson, Casey and Hickey Claim Top Honors At JR Race Car Junior Team Finals Joshua Nelson (Beginners/Ben Bruce Team 2), Trace Casey (Intermediate/Pine Valley Team 1) and Sam Hickey (Masters/Little River Team 3) claimed main event championships at the JR Race Car IHRA Junior Team Finals hosted by Little River Raceway. Pine Valley Team 1 captured the overall Team Championship, holding off Pine Valley Team 2 by just two rounds. Summit Racing To Open Fourth Super Store and Distribution Center In Texas

Summit Racing Equipment, the world’s largest direct marketer of performance automotive parts and accessories, is pleased to announce the opening of a new Distribution Center and Retail Super Store in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Hoosier Racing Tire, Abruzzi Transmission & Converters Featured On The Summit SuperSeries Dragster What are two of the most important items that make a racecar go? How about a transmission and some tires? That is where Abruzzi Transmission & Converters and Hoosier Racing Tire come into play. With their award-winning products, the Summit SuperSeries prize dragster, curently being constructed at American Race Cars, will feature only the best, championship-winning products which adds to what makes this prize so desirable.  Marco Abruzzi at Abruzzi Transmissions & Converters and Farron Lubbers at Hoosier are long time supporters of the IHRA Summit SuperSeries program and the dragster build and the IHRA is proud to again feature their products on the Summit SuperSeries Dragster.

World Series of Drag Racing Announces Strong Sponsor Line-up for the 63rd Running of the Prestigious Event Memphis International Raceway (MIR) and IRG Sports + Entertainment (IRGSE) today demonstrated widespread motorsports industry support in announcing its sponsor line-up. The World Series of Drag Racing presented by Sunoco and Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau is partnering with an elite group of sponsors for the August 26 and 27 event at MIR including: Sunoco, Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau, Coca-Cola, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Autobahn Indoor Speedway, R.J.S. Racing Equipment and Seatbelt Solutions.Michelin will be revamping its range of motorcycle racing tires in 2015 with the introduction of six new products, available in the U.S. and Canada starting in May. Designed to meet the needs of all riders, from the professional racer to the track-day enthusiast, the range incorporates the latest cutting edge technologies tested on the track in order to provide maximum safety, performance and riding enjoyment.

Developed in collaboration with the best riders, this range turned in a winning performance at the 2014 FIM SuperMoto World Championship. It features a new 16-inch version and innovative rubber compounds that significantly and simultaneously improve feedback from the front tire, handling, grip and longevity. Designed for experienced racers looking for quick lap times, this range is directly derived from the latest technological advances tested on the circuit. This tire is a treaded version of the MICHELIN Power Slick Ultimate. The MICHELIN Power Slick Evo is intended for the track and is ideal for weekend racer. Easy to handle, it features MICHELIN Adaptive Casing Technology (ACT) and a new highly versatile rubber compound that avoids having to make difficult tire choices related to weather and track conditions. This tire is the treaded version of the MICHELIN Power Slick Evo. The MICHELIN Power SuperSport Evo is designed for both road and track use. It delivers excellent longevity combined with wet and dry performance due to a combination of new rubber compounds and MICHELIN Adaptive Casing Technology (ACT).

in the coming weeks. The rollout of these six new tires in 2015 is a testament to Michelin's passion for motorsport, a passion dedicated to all motorcyclists. To support the launch, authorized Michelin racing tire distributors will be promoting a free tire offer starting in May; Having officially announced its return to MotoGP in 2016, Michelin is gearing up for a new challenge in this premier motorcycle racing championship where bikes deliver up to 250 hp. A continuously evolving showcase of advanced technology, MotoGP is set to adopt the 17-inch wheel size which is the market standard for sports and road motorcycles. Racing means a lot more to Michelin however. As a longstanding component of the company's DNA and philosophy, racing is an ideal platform for testing new technologies in the most extreme conditions, which has richly contributed to the six new tire ranges. Michelin is the title sponsor for the CCS ASRA Team Challenge Series and the WERA Superbike class in 2015.