September 16
Springfield Raceway,
Springfield, MO
Sanction: MARS DIRTcar Series West - $3,000
Information provided by: Various reports (last updated September 18, 10:03 am)
Martin holds off Wells for MARS West triumph
- Logan Martin
- Cole Wells
- Joe Godsey
- Tim Manville
- Dustin Walker
- Payton Looney
- Scott Crigler
- Kaeden Cornell
- Robby Moore
- Jacob Magee
- Tony Jackson Jr.
- Mason Oberkramer
- Jeff Roth
- Joe Gorby
- Raymond Merrill
- Dillon Rupe
- Dustin Mooneyham
- Kanyan Methvin
- Don Cloyd
- Chuck Comer
- Brandon Mitchell
- Jeremy Manes
Logan Martin celebrates his second MARS win of the season.
What won the race: Third-starting Logan Martin of West Plains, Mo., took control of the 30-lapper early and led the rest of the way for his third career MARS West victory. Martin finished .926 seconds ahead of runner up Cole Wells of Aurora, Mo., while Joe Godsey of Edinburgh, Ill., finished third. The win paid Martin $3,000.
Key notes: It was Martin's third straight top-five finish at Springfield in MARS West action. ... Twenty of the 22 starters finished the race, with 10 completing all 30 laps. ... Wells moved into the runner-up spot on lap 23 following a lap-22 restart. ... Series points leader Tony Jackson Jr. finished 11th after starting from the pole. ... The MARS West tour made its third visit to Springfield this season. … The series has two races remaining. … MARS West returns to Springfield on Oct. 5 for the series’ season-finale. … Springfield hosts Late Models during Turkey Bowl XI on Nov. 18.
On the move: Dustin Walker won the consolation race, started 17th and finished fifth.
Winner's sponsors: Martin's Rocket Chassis is sponsored by Adams Construction, Big Lot at Reliable Chevrolet, Steed Bros., Integra Racing Shocks and Springs and Bill Frye Motorsports.
Points chase: Entering the weekend, Tony Jackson Jr. has 1,381 points to lead Mason Oberkramer (1,212), Joe Godsey (1,211), Jeff Roth (1,135) and Payton Looney (768).
Car count: 31
Fast qualifier: Logan Martin
Time: 12.603 seconds
Polesitter: Tony Jackson Jr.
Heat race winners: Logan Martin, Payton Looney, Raymond Merrill, Tony Jackson Jr.
Consolation race winners: Dustin Walker
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.