Bobby Pierce Sweeps MARS Late Model Events At 34 Raceway; Wins $10,555 Slocum 50

Information By: MIDWEST AUTO RACING SERIES – TIPTON, IA – Bobby Pierce swept the MARS Racing Series events at 34 Raceway this weekend.

Pierce completed the sweep by winning the $10,555 Slocum 50 Saturday night ahead of Carson Ferguson and Dennis Erb Jr.

April 19, 2025
34 Raceway
West Burlington, IA

Slocum 50 Presented by Roederer’s Pit Stop

Feature Results for the MARS Late Model Championship Powered by FK Rod Ends – 38 entries

1. Bobby Pierce – Oakwood, IL – $10,605
2. Carson Ferguson – Lincolnton, NC – $5,000
3. Dennis Erb Jr – Carpentersville, IL – $2,500
4. Gordy Gundaker – St. Charles, MO – $1,600
5. Tony Jackson Jr – Lebanon, MO – $1,450
6. Jake Timm – Winona, MN – $1,200
7. Ryan Unzicker – El Paso, IL – $1,000
8. McKay Wenger – Fairbury, IL – $950
9. Brian Shirley – Chatham, IL – $900
10. Dylan Thornton – Orcutt, CA – $800
11. Garrett Alberson – Las Cruces, NM – $750
12. Chris Simpson – Oxford, IA – $650
13. Trevor Gundaker – St. Charles, MO – $600
14. Jason Feger – Bloomington, IL – $600
15. Justin Duty – Mollala, OR – $650
16. Drake Troutman – Hyndman, PA – $600
17. Jeff Herzog – Festus, MO – $600
18. Tanner English – Benton, KY – $600
19. Brandon Sheppard – New Berlin, IL – $600
20. Shannon Babb – Moweaqua, IL – $600
21. Daryn Klein – Fairview Heights, IL – $600
22. Kayden Clatt – Edina, MO – $600
23. Frank Heckenast Jr – Frankfort, IL – $600

DNQ: Ryan Gustin, Brennon Willard, Chad Simpson, Aaron Marrant, Derrick Stewart, Glen Powell, Jake Little, Dalon Helm, Daniel Adam, Bob Gardner, Steve Stultz, Tim Simpson, Matt Furman, Mark Voigt, Austin Howes.

Pontiac RV Heat Race #1: Brian Shirley
FK Rod Ends 1st place finisher: Bobby Pierce
FK Rod Ends 5th place finisher: Tony Jackson Jr
Fairbury Fasteners 7th place finisher: Ryan Unzicker
Budda by Bert Transmission 9th place finisher: Brian Shirley
Hooker Harness 11th place finisher: Garrett Alberson
Keyser Manufacturing 13th place finisher: Trevor Gundaker
Fast Shafts 15th place finisher: Justin Duty
MD3 Hard Charger Award: Ryan Unzicker +12
Wilwood Brakes Hard Luck Award: Kayden Clatt
Sunoco Race Fuels Rookie of the Race: Jeff Herzog

MARS Late Model Championship Powered by FK Rod Ends Point Standings (Top 20)

1. Bobby Pierce – Oakwood, IL – 370 Points
2. Brian Shirley – Chatham, IL – 292 Points
3. Brandon Sheppard – New Berlin, IL – 280 Points
4. Dennis Erb Jr. – Carpentersville, IL – 273 Points
5. Tony Jackson Jr. – Lebanon, MO – 228 Points
6. Tanner English – Benton, KY – 217 Points
7. Shannon Babb – Moweaqua, IL – 210 Points
8. Garrett Alberson – Las Cruces, NM – 209 Points
9. Jason Feger – Bloomington, IL – 207 Points
10. Chris Simpson – Oxford, IA – 194 Points
11. Carson Ferguson – Lincolnton, NC – 190 Points
12. Ryan Gustin – Marshalltown, IA – 190 Points
13. Justin Duty – Molalla, OR – 187 Points
14. Dylan Thornton – Orcutt, CA – 183 Points
15. McKay Wenger – Fairbury, IL – 178 Points
16. Bob Gardner – Washington, IL – 178 Points
17. Ryan Unzicker – El Paso, IL – 176 Points
18. Chad Simpson – Mt. Vernon, IA – 167 Points
19. Gordy Gundaker – St. Charles, MO – 166 Points
20. Daniel Adam – Peru, IL – 162 Points

Sunoco Race Fuels Rookie of the Year Standings (Top 5)

1. Daryn Klein – Fairview Heights, IL – 139 Points
2. Jake Little – Springfield, IL – 129 Points
3. Steve Stultz – Peoria, AZ – 122 Points
4. Brennon Willard – Lebanon, MO – 121 Points
5. Jeff Herzog – Festus, MO – 120 Points