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Pierce Gets Fifth Slocum 50 Title in Thriller

WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa (04/19/25) - Bobby Pierce won the 2025 Slocum 50 at 34 Raceway (West Burlington, Iowa) with the Midwest Auto Racing Series in a thrilling finish over Carson Ferguson. (Josh James Artwork image)

Official Summary of Results

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

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

Bobby Pierce – Oakwood, IL – 370 Points
Brian Shirley – Chatham, IL – 292 Points
Brandon Sheppard – New Berlin, IL – 280 Points
Dennis Erb Jr. – Carpentersville, IL – 273 Points
Tony Jackson Jr. – Lebanon, MO – 228 Points
Tanner English – Benton, KY – 217 Points
Shannon Babb – Moweaqua, IL – 210 Points
Garrett Alberson – Las Cruces, NM – 209 Points
Jason Feger – Bloomington, IL – 207 Points
Chris Simpson – Oxford, IA – 194 Points
Carson Ferguson – Lincolnton, NC – 190 Points
Ryan Gustin – Marshalltown, IA – 190 Points
Justin Duty – Molalla, OR – 187 Points
Dylan Thornton – Orcutt, CA – 183 Points
McKay Wenger – Fairbury, IL – 178 Points
Bob Gardner – Washington, IL – 178 Points
Ryan Unzicker – El Paso, IL – 176 Points
Chad Simpson – Mt. Vernon, IA – 167 Points
Gordy Gundaker – St. Charles, MO – 166 Points
Daniel Adam – Peru, IL – 162 Points
Sunoco Race Fuels Rookie of the Year Standings (Top 5)

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

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