Engines roared on Saturday night as the MARS Racing Series stormed into town. 41 Modifieds posted up, hungry for victory in the high-stakes $2,000 to win showdown at the legendary World Famous Highland Speedway.
It was a showing of the best drivers in the Midwest, with the track hosting the largest gathering of Modifieds at Highland in over a decade. But that was just the beginning—102 cars across four classes delivered an exciting night of action on a very racy track surface that saw a new track record and sets the stage for this weekend’s Super Late Model show.
Results:
MARS Racing Series Modified $2,000 to win
1. #18L Michael Long of Fowler, IL picked up his second win in as many visits to Highland, he won the 2023 MARS Modified race here in August
2. #77 Ray Bollinger of Kewanee, IL
3. #96 Mike McKinney of Plainfield, IL who set a new track record (13.458)
Bel-O Cooling, Heating and Plumbing ProModified Division
1. #121 Deece Schwartz of Ashmore, IL picked up his second win at Highland, he won the Challenge of Champions last year during the Madison County Fair
2. #81 Garett Schumacher of Pocahontas, IL
3. #7M Dominic Mertzke of Troy, IL
Donnewald Distributing Company Street Stock Division
1. #68 Terry Fatman McCann of Cottage Hills, IL wins his 2nd Feature in 2024
2. #30 Gage Walker of Jerseyville, IL
3. #5 Tanner Pate of Beckemeyer, IL
Advantage Nursing Micro Sprint Division
1. #65E Chad Elliott of Cottage Hills, IL wins his 2nd Feature in 2024
2. #35 Tyler Robbins of Collinsville, IL
3. #21M Matt Morton of Collinsville, IL
World Famous Highland Speedway comes back to life this Saturday, April 27th with Super Late Models, Modifieds, ProModifieds, Street Stocks, and the Vintage Cars hitting the track for the first time in 2024.
Witness the heart-pounding battles from the grandstands for just $15, with kids 12 and under free with a paid adult. And CALLING ALL STUDENTS aged 13-18, grab your chance to experience the thrill of dirt track racing for a mere $5. For the ultimate experience, get a Pit Pass for $35.
The Super Late Models are set to take the stage again, promising an epic showdown that’ll have you on the edge of your seat. Just two Saturdays ago, they stole the show, drawing one of the largest April crowds in history. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the excitement at World Famous Highland Speedway!
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