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MENOMONIE, Wisc. (January 14) - Jimmy Mars wrapped up his 2007 season with big wins at the Pike County (MS) Speedway and the Las Vegas (NV) Motor Speedway and the momentum has not stopped heading into 2008. Jimmy traveled to the Central Arizona Raceway in Casa Grande, Arizona over the weekend and reached victory lane in the first two events of his season. Aboard the Jess Anderson owned #H2 MasterSbilt from Mars machine, which carried sponsorship from ESSI, Inc., Dagwood Graphics, Deppe Enterprises, and Jimmy's Pub, the Menomonie, Wisconsin native swept the weekend to record $8,000 in winnings.
The 'Wild West Shootout' kicked off at C.A.R. on Saturday, January 12 with a $3,000 to win show for the Dirt Late Models. Jimmy finished second to Jack Sullivan in his heat race and later rolled off from the outside of the third row for the 30-lap A-Main. The driver known as the "Iceman" drove by the top five cars and took the lead from Trevor Glaser around the halfway point to take the top spot. He then held off fellow MasterSbilt from Mars driver Pat Doar, Glaser, Ron Bartels, and Brad Looney to pick up the $3,000 payday.
The action returned to the central Arizona speedplant on Sunday, January 13 for a $5,000 to win event. Jimmy won his heat race, but limped to the checkers with a damaged powerplant. After extensive work installing a new motor in his #H2 entry prior to the feature event, Jimmy led flag-to-flag in the 35-lap affair to register his second straight win over Terry Phillips, Jack Sullivan, Trevor Glaser, and Brad Looney. You can view complete results and coverage on the 'Wild West Shootout' online at www.latemodelracer.com.
"It feels great to start off the year with two exceptional runs at Casa Grande," stated Mars today following a flight back to Wisconsin. "The car worked excellent all weekend and it was especially strong in the slick. The only thing that didn't go our way was the motor problem we had at the end of the heat race on Sunday, but we rebounded with the new motor and won the race. I have to thank Jess (Anderson) and everybody that works so hard on the car and I can't wait to get back out there again next weekend and try to duplicate our performances!"
Because of work commitments back at the shop, Jimmy will forego the Wednesday, January 16 'Wild West Shootout' event at the Central Arizona Raceway. Instead, he will fly back out west for the final two shows on Saturday and Sunday, January 19-20. A $3,000 top prize is up for grabs in Saturday's race, while a $7,500 to win finale is planned for Sunday. You can view more information concerning the Central Arizona Raceway online at www.centralazraceway.com.
The Mars Racing team would like to thank all of their supporters including: Deppe Enterprises, T.L. Sinz Plumbing, ESSI Motorsports, Keyes Chevytown, Baileigh Industrial, Pro Power Racing Engines, MasterSbilt Race Cars, Jimmy's Pub, Allstar Performance, Beyea Headers, Buzz Signs & Graphics, Champ Pans, Circle Wheels, CMD Shocks, Delph Communications, Hoosier Racing Tires, ISC Racers Tape, JE Pistons, Manley Performance, Mr. Moto Products, Sweet Mfg., VP Racing Fuels, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products, Wiles Driveshafts, and Wilwood.
Keep up all year long with all of the latest news and information concerning the Jimmy Mars Racing team at www.jimmymarsracing.com.
Media Contact: Ryan Delph - Delph Communications
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