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09/05/2026

Ricky Thornton Jr. has the weekend off from Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series action, but the race-loving 35-year-old is embarking on a holiday schedule with even more ambitious travel than he faces on the national tour.

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09/04/2026

HAPPY FRIDAY!

09/02/2026

Thinking of you Joe!

One Racing Family, One Powerful Message of Support for Joe Duvall

This is what the racing community is all about.

When Joe Duvall began his recovery, friends throughout the modified racing world found a simple but meaningful way to let him know he wasn't facing it alone.

Jim Chisholm Racing and Hodges Brothers Racing came together to create “91” stickers in support of Joe, with the stickers handed out to fellow racers and fans at Tri-State Speedway this past weekend.

But the message doesn't have to stop there.

Anyone who wants to show support can request a free “91” sticker to place on their race car. There is no cost, and while free-will donations are welcomed to help cover printing and shipping, there is absolutely no obligation.

That's more than a sticker.

It's a reminder that every time the modified racing community sees that 91 rolling around the track, someone is thinking about Joe, praying for his recovery and waiting for the day he can return to the place he belongs — at the racetrack.

Racers support racers. Racing families stick together.

Let's fill the pits and grandstands with 91 and send Joe a message he can't miss:

We're thinking about you, Joe. Keep fighting. We can't wait to see you back at the track.

08/31/2026

Love this!

08/31/2026

Way to go Dylan Thornton Racing!!!!!

Official Summary of Results

August 30, 2026

The Belle Clair Speedway
Belleville, IL

Feature Results for the MARS Late Model Championship Powered by FK Rod Ends – 30 entries

1. Dylan Thornton – Orcutt, CA - $5,250
2. Tanner English – Benton, KY - $2,600
3. Cody Overton – Thomson, GA - $2,000
4. Rodney Melvin – Benton, IL - $1,600
5. Jordan Bauer – St. Jacob, IL - $1,450
6. Ryan Unzicker – El Paso, IL - $1,400
7. Bob Gardner – Washington, IL - $1,200
8. Billy Moyer – Batesville, AR - $800
9. Daniel Adam – Peru, IL - $900
10. Clay Stuckey – Shreveport, LA - $600
11. Callan Hill – Lawton, OK - $500
12. Jason Feger – Bloomington, IL - $700
13. Mark Voigt – Marine, IL - $600
14. Jake Little – Springfield, IL - $600
15. Myles Moos – Lincoln, IL - $650
16. Jeffrey Ledford – Pontiac, IL - $600
17. Matt Menzie – Clever, MO - $500
18. Glen Powell – Nixa, MO - $500
19. Tony Wolf – Highland, IL - $500
20. Wil Herrington – Hawkinsville, GA - $500
21. Lee Williams – Haubstadt, IN - $500
22. Doug Tye – Troy, IL - $500

DNQ: Jordan Suhre, Kyle McMahon, Shaun Horstmann, Dan Jacober, Mark Pflueger, Michael Kloos, David Marlow, Matt Santel.

Pontiac RV Heat Race #1: Cody Overton
FK Rod Ends 1st place finisher: Dylan Thornton
Swift Springs 4th place finisher: Rodney Melvin
FK Rod Ends 5th place finisher: Jordan Bauer
Fairbury Fasteners 7th place finisher: Bob Gardner
Budda by Bert Transmission 9th place finisher: Daniel Adam
Ho**er Harness 11th place finisher: Callan Hill
Keyser Manufacturing 13th place finisher: Mark Voigt
Fast Shafts 15th place finisher: Myles Moos
MD3 Hard Charger Award: Bob Gardner +9
Wilwood Brakes Hard Luck Award: Doug Tye
Sunoco Race Fuels Rookie of the Race: Dylan Thornton

MARS Late Model Championship Powered by FK Rod Ends Point Standings (Top 10)

1. Ryan Unzicker – El Paso, IL – 952 points
2. Jason Feger – Bloomington, IL – 865 points
3. Dylan Thornton – Orcutt, CA – 844 points
4. Daniel Adam – Peru, IL – 688 points
5. Bob Gardner – Washington, IL – 671 points
6. Jake Little – Springfield, IL – 657 points
7. Tanner English – Benton, KY – 582 points
8. Jeffrey Ledford – Pontiac, IL – 578 points
9. Myles Moos – Lincoln, IL – 576 points
10. Mark Voigt – Marine, IL – 523 points

Sunoco Race Fuels Rookie of the Year Standings

1. Dylan Thornton – Orcutt, CA – 844 points
2. Jeffrey Ledford – Pontiac, IL – 578 points
3. Myles Moos – Lincoln, IL – 576 points

NEXT RACE: September 3 – LaSalle Speedway & Event Center

Feature Results for the MARS Modified Championship Powered by Summit Racing Equipment – 23 entries

1. Michael Ledford – Pontiac, IL - $2,000
2. Cole Falloway – Owensboro, KY - $1,500
3. Dave Wietholder – Liberty, IL - $1,250
4. Brayden Doyle – Ashmore, IL - $1,000
5. Kenny Wallace – St. Louis, MO - $800
6. Mike Harrison – Highland, IL - $600
7. Matthew Baker – Kouts, IN - $500
8. Jacob Steinkoenig – Highland, IL - $400
9. Owen Steinkoenig – Highland, IL - $300
10. Ryan Hamilton – Fairview Heights, IL - $275
11. Ray Bollinger – Kewanee, IL - $250
12. Gary Gross – Farmington, MO - $250
13. Chris Smith – Highland, IL - $250
14. John Dimmitt – Macomb, IL - $250
15. Rick Conoyer – Wentzville, MO - $250
16. Christopher Cole – Evansville, IN - $250
17. Treb Jacoby – O’Fallon, MO - $250
18. Clint Young – Ava, IL - $250
19. Troy Stuckwisch – Marine, IL - $250
20. Matt Dickerman – Fenton, MO - $250
21. Noah Sugg – Greenville, IL - $250
22. Shane Kelley – Pekin, IL - $250
DNS Kyle Cole – Evansville, IN

Multi Fire X Fast Time Award: Cole Falloway
Willy’s Carb & Dyno Heat Race #1: Cole Falloway
Lethal Chassis Heat Race #2: Mike Harrison
Allgaier Performance Heat Race #3: Michael Ledford
Summit Racing Equipment 2nd place finisher: Cole Falloway
Fast Shafts 3rd place finisher: Dave Wietholder
Swift Springs 4th place finisher: Brayden Doyle
Keyser Manufacturing 7th place finisher: Matthew Baker
Ho**er Harness 11th place finisher: Ray Bollinger
MD3 Hard Charger Award: John Dimmitt +6
Wilwood Brakes Hard Luck Award: Shane Kelley
Sunoco Race Fuels Rookie of the Race: Brayden Doyle

MARS Modified Championship Powered by Summit Racing Equipment Point Standings (Top 15)

1. Michael Ledford – Pontiac, IL – 873 Points
2. Cole Falloway – Owensboro, KY – 737 Points
3. Ray Bollinger – Kewanee, IL – 717 Points
4. Matthew Baker – Kouts, IN – 608 Points
5. Dave Wietholder – Liberty, IL – 592 Points
6. Mike McKinney – Plainfield, IL – 546 Points
7. Brayden Doyle – Ashmore, IL – 536 Points
8. Damian Kiefer – Ste Genevieve, MO – 533 Points
9. Owen Steinkoenig – Highland, IL – 517 Points
10. John Dimmitt – Macomb, IL – 483 Points
11. Zeke McKenzie – Claypool, IN – 461 Points
12. Trevor Neville – Mackinaw, IL – 450 Points
13. Christopher Cole – Evansville, IN – 347 Points
14. Charlie Mefford – Benton, KY – 326 Points
15. Michael Long – Fowler, IL – 279 Points

GoSunoco Race Fuels Rookie of the Year Point Standings

1. Matthew Baker – Kouts, IN – 608 Points
2. Brayden Doyle – Ashmore, IL – 536 Points
3. Owen Steinkoenig – Highland, IL – 517 Points
4. John Dimmitt – Macomb, IL – 483 Points

NEXT RACE: September 5 – Fairbury American Legion Speedway

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