

3/27/2025
MARS - Midwest Auto Racing Series
Brian Shirley Leads the Way at Nippy 50 Practice Night at Maquoketa
Brian Shirley claimed the fastest lap of practice night at The Nippy 50 at Maquoketa Speedway with a time of 12.813.
Top 10 fastest in practice
- Brian Shirley - 12.813
- Garrett Alberson - 13.069
- Daniel Adam - 13.257
- Jason Feger - 13.296
- Chad Simpson - 13.337
- Ricky Thornton Jr - 13.369
- Dan Ebert - 13.385
- Brandon Sheppard - 13.403
- Chris Simpson - 13.413
- Shannon Babb - 13.436
Other drivers in attendance making practice laps include: Justin Duty, Tanner English, Parker Foster, Matt Furman, Bob Gardner, Tony Jackson Jr, Justin Kay, Daryn Klein, Jake Little, Shawn Mulvany, Jake Neal, Mark Pfleuger, Fred Remley, Curt Schroeder, Steve Sheppard, Derrick Stewart, Steve Stultz, Guy Taylor, Jeff Tharp, Dylan Thornton, Ryan Unzicker, Ty Webster, McKay Wenger, and Brennon Willard.
Even more cars are expected to arrive tomorrow for the MARS Late Model Championship Powered by FK Rod Ends opener with over 40 entries expected.
We hope to see you tomorrow for a great night of racing action headlined by the
$10,000-to-win 40-lap main event! Hot laps are scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
In the area looking for something to do tonight? Check out the Nippy 50 after party at Timber Lanes in Maquoketa where the drawing for the winner of the Hoker Experience this weekend at the speedway will be drawn.
Article Credit: Jonathan Clayton
Submitted By: Jonathan Clayton