Dylan Thornton Dominates MARS Championship Series at Highland Speedway
Dylan Thornton secured his third win of the season in the MARS Championship Series at Highland Speedway on September 19, 2026. The rookie driver from Orcutt, California, won the 40-lap feature by 3.288 seconds, finishing ahead of series points leader Ryan Unzicker. Thornton lapped all but four competitors in a dominant performance, earning a $5,000 prize. The race featured two cautions, including a multi-car incident involving Ethan Boomsma, and concluded at 8:40 p.m. with clear weather and 81°F temperatures. The event filled a schedule slot previously held by Peoria Speedway, which had closed.