The MARS DIRTcar Series presented by Andy’s Frozen Custard will not race this weekend. The winter storm moving through the Clarksville, TN area has worsened and forced officials to reschedule this race. The new dates will be March 12 – March 14, 2015 for the 11th Annual Tuckasee Toilet Bowl Classic. Friday’s feature will pay $3,000 to the winner and Saturday’s winner will receive $5,000 for their efforts. A practice session will be held Thursday March 12th from 5pm – 9pm.
Gates will open at 5:00pm on Friday with hot laps scheduled for 6:30pm. Also racing will be UMP Open Wheel, UMP Crate Late Model, Heat & Feature for Southern Street and Heat and Feature racing for Mini Mod. $100 entry for MARS/UMP Late Models. Pay out for Friday is 1) $3000 2) $1200 3) $650 4) $600 5) $500 6) $400 7) $350 8) $325 9-24) $300. B Feature will pay $100 to start.
Saturday’s gates will open at 4:00pm with hot laps scheduled for 6:30pm. Also racing will be UMP Open Wheel, UMP Crate Late Model, Heat & Feature for Pure Street and Mini Sprints. Heat & Feature racing for Pure Mini. $150 entry for MARS/UMP Late Models. Pay out for Saturday is 1) $5000 2) $2000 3) $1100 4) $650 5) $600 6) $500 7) $475 8) $425 9-24) $400. B Feature will pay $150 to start.
Drivers expected to compete include 2-time and defending MARS Champion Tony Jackson Jr of Lebanon, MO; 2012 MARS Champion Jesse Stovall of Billings, MO; Justin Asplin of Birch Tree, MO; Dustin Walker of Peculiar, MO; Brandon Morton of Broken Arrow, OK; Todd Hall of Charleston, MO; Ryan Unzicker of El Paso, IL; Timothy Culp of Prattsville, AR; Leroy Johnson of Springfield, MO; Terry English of Benton, KY; Brian Shirley of Chatam, IL, MO; Kevin Weaver of Gibson City, IL; Jeff Roth of Bentonville, AR; Tanner English of Benton, KY; Randy Roth of Bentonville, AR; Dillan White of Crofton, KY; Dennis Erb of Carpentersville, IL; Jason Hughes of West Plains, MO; Jason McBride of Carbondale, IL; Josh Hughes of West Plains, MO and many more.
TIRE RULE: LM 40, LM 20 and WRS 55. No rib tires will be allowed!
Clarksville Speedway is located at 1600 Needmore Road in Clarksville, TN 37040.
Please visit www.marsracingseries.com for the full schedule.
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.