By Sam Stoecklin
ULMA Media Relations
May 12, 2009
Upon further review of the 2009 United Late Model Association (ULMA) drivers' roster, ULMA announces it has ended its affiliation with Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri, effective immediately. Since first requesting affiliation with the speedway during the off-season, the economic situation has drastically changed the landscape of participating drivers and a geographical shift in driver membership ensued. Board members were concerned that neither Valley Speedway nor ULMA would benefit from continued involvement at the track, which led to the association's request to end affiliation. Mr. Dennis Shrout, owner and promoter of Valley Speedway, has graciously accepted the request of the association and the ULMA Board of Directors sincerely thanks him and everyone at Valley Speedway for their kindness and generosity in trying to make things work for the benefit of all parties and for accepting the request.
Last weekend at 24 Raceway in Moberly, Missouri seventeen drivers challenged the high-banked 4/10-mile track for a $1,000-to-win special double point's-earning event. Hometown driver Danny Lorton outran two veteran drivers, David Barker and Randy McGraw to bring home the checkers in heat race number one. Heat race number two saw Kevin Kaiser leading the way with Bryon Allison second and Bob King third. When the green flag fell on the 20-lap main event, it was Lorton and Kaiser that brought the field to the green flag. From the onset, Kaiser pulled out to an early race lead with Barker and Allison battling lap-after-lap for second position. Danny Monroe and Steve Clancy both exited the race early with mechanical issues, which spoiled their race experience. Kaiser maintained his lead at the halfway point and picked up the bonus money for leading on lap ten as Barker and Allison waged a fierce battle for the runner-up spot. Meanwhile, Lorton held strong in fourth as Bob Test comfortably ran in third position until he could not avoid a spinning lapped car on lap 13, which ultimately ended his top-five run. Once the track was clear the field once again set their sights on Kaiser. Second-place runner Allison tried to make several passes on Kaiser for the lead on the low side off of corner number two and down the back straightaway; however, Kaiser's car was on a rail on the high side into and out of corners three and four as he maintained his lead. At the conclusion of the race it was Kaiser who picked up the $1,000 payday and his first ULMA-sanctioned win of the season. Allison sealed the second position with Barker third and Lorton fourth. Robbie Test passed Kevin Coyne late in the event for fifth place as Coyne settled for sixth position and the $150 bonus for being the driver who most improved his position; Coyne started the race thirteenth. Rounding at the top ten were King, McGraw, Tommy Cordray, and Marty Pope.
24 Raceway, Moberly, Missouri Results for May 9, 2009
Finish Start Car Driver Hometown
1 2 40 Kevin Kaiser Cole Camp , Mo
2 4 1A Bryon Allison Marshall , Mo
3 3 88B David Barker Kingsville , Mo
4 1 27 Danny Lorton Moberly , Mo
5 8 1 Robbie Test Jefferson City, Mo
6 13 22 Kevin Coyne Kingsville , Mo
7 6 45 Bob King Independence , Mo
8 5 25 Randy McGraw Marshall , Mo
9 12 5 Tommy Cordray Browning , Mo
10 10 55 Marty Pope Richmond , Mo
11 11 69 Walt Imhoff Jamestown , Mo
12 14 57A Randy Ainsworth Excelsior Springs, Mo
13 17 98 James Stafford Hartsburg, Mo
14 9 27T Bob Test Jefferson City, Mo
15 15 8 Dave Miller Mexico, Mo
16 16 22M Danny Monroe Jamestown , Mo
17 7 12C Steve Clancy Odessa , Mo
ULMA would like to thank Ron Lueck and the staff at 24 Raceway for their genuine hospitality! In addition, without the involvement of Pepsi Americas, Columbia and Central Missouri, this event would not have been possible. The $150 hard-charger award was made possible by SalesForce Solutions, HeartlandMotorSports.com, and Smothers Auto Sales. An anonymous fan donated the $50 lap ten leader money.
When the season began, Central Missouri Speedway (CMS) in Warrensburg, Missouri was not on the weekly schedule for ULMA racing; however, ULMA will sanction the remainder of the season at the track on Saturday nights. ULMA returns to CMS this Saturday, May 16th for the first night of late model racing this year. CMS was the first track to adopt the ULMA rules package when the association formed in 2007 and the association is pleased to make a return to the track. For more information on CMS visit www.centralmissourispeedway.net.
After rains foiled the races at Callaway Raceway in Fulton, Missouri last weekend, the track will once again be in competition this Friday evening, May 15th. ULMA sanctions races at Fulton and awards points to its member drivers. Learn more about Callaway Raceway by visiting www.callawayraceways.com. As always, if the Friday night races get rained out at, races will be held on Sunday evening.
Butler Motor Speedway (BMS) in Butler, Missouri also experienced excessive wet weather last weekend and was unable to hold its weekly program. ULMA also sanctions Friday racing at BMS for its member. For general rules and track information visit the official BMS Web site at www.butlermotorspeedway.webs.com.
Lucas Oil Speedway is not racing this Saturday, May 16th; however, the track is scheduled to run its weekly program on Saturday, May 23rd; for more information visit www.lucasoilspeedway.com.
Questions or concerns regarding ULMA may be emailed to unitedlatemodelassociation@hotmail.com. When visiting or conducting business with ULMA sponsors, please thank them for supporting local dirt-track racing! Visit our home page at www.ulmaracing.com for a complete schedule of events, rules, and general racing information.
Official Sponsors: Imhoff Construction. Contingency Sponsors: Fast Shafts, Wineland Enterprises, Rod End Supply, Racingjunk.com, Bulldog Racing Engines, Hoosier Race Tires™, GFRracing.com, Flag 2 Flag Racing.com/Racing Cam System, Monroe Signs & Graphics, Kenny Johnson’s Race Replicas. Affiliate Sponsors: Photography by Shelly Payne, Ken Dake Attorney at Law, and High Fly'N Photos.
Point Standings as of May 10, 2009
POS CAR # NAME POINTS Starts
1st 1 Robbie Test (R) 450 5
2nd 27T Bob Test (R) 404 5
3rd 22 Kevin Coyne 374 4
4th 27 Danny Lorton 370 4
5th 57A Randy Ainsworth 336 4
6th 40 Kevin Kaiser 294 3
7th 1A Bryon Allison 270 3
8th 72W Jake Williams 266 3
9th 5 Tommy Cordray 256 3
10th 9D Dwight Niehoff (R) 236 3
ULMA Media Relations
May 12, 2009
Upon further review of the 2009 United Late Model Association (ULMA) drivers' roster, ULMA announces it has ended its affiliation with Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri, effective immediately. Since first requesting affiliation with the speedway during the off-season, the economic situation has drastically changed the landscape of participating drivers and a geographical shift in driver membership ensued. Board members were concerned that neither Valley Speedway nor ULMA would benefit from continued involvement at the track, which led to the association's request to end affiliation. Mr. Dennis Shrout, owner and promoter of Valley Speedway, has graciously accepted the request of the association and the ULMA Board of Directors sincerely thanks him and everyone at Valley Speedway for their kindness and generosity in trying to make things work for the benefit of all parties and for accepting the request.
Last weekend at 24 Raceway in Moberly, Missouri seventeen drivers challenged the high-banked 4/10-mile track for a $1,000-to-win special double point's-earning event. Hometown driver Danny Lorton outran two veteran drivers, David Barker and Randy McGraw to bring home the checkers in heat race number one. Heat race number two saw Kevin Kaiser leading the way with Bryon Allison second and Bob King third. When the green flag fell on the 20-lap main event, it was Lorton and Kaiser that brought the field to the green flag. From the onset, Kaiser pulled out to an early race lead with Barker and Allison battling lap-after-lap for second position. Danny Monroe and Steve Clancy both exited the race early with mechanical issues, which spoiled their race experience. Kaiser maintained his lead at the halfway point and picked up the bonus money for leading on lap ten as Barker and Allison waged a fierce battle for the runner-up spot. Meanwhile, Lorton held strong in fourth as Bob Test comfortably ran in third position until he could not avoid a spinning lapped car on lap 13, which ultimately ended his top-five run. Once the track was clear the field once again set their sights on Kaiser. Second-place runner Allison tried to make several passes on Kaiser for the lead on the low side off of corner number two and down the back straightaway; however, Kaiser's car was on a rail on the high side into and out of corners three and four as he maintained his lead. At the conclusion of the race it was Kaiser who picked up the $1,000 payday and his first ULMA-sanctioned win of the season. Allison sealed the second position with Barker third and Lorton fourth. Robbie Test passed Kevin Coyne late in the event for fifth place as Coyne settled for sixth position and the $150 bonus for being the driver who most improved his position; Coyne started the race thirteenth. Rounding at the top ten were King, McGraw, Tommy Cordray, and Marty Pope.
24 Raceway, Moberly, Missouri Results for May 9, 2009
Finish Start Car Driver Hometown
1 2 40 Kevin Kaiser Cole Camp , Mo
2 4 1A Bryon Allison Marshall , Mo
3 3 88B David Barker Kingsville , Mo
4 1 27 Danny Lorton Moberly , Mo
5 8 1 Robbie Test Jefferson City, Mo
6 13 22 Kevin Coyne Kingsville , Mo
7 6 45 Bob King Independence , Mo
8 5 25 Randy McGraw Marshall , Mo
9 12 5 Tommy Cordray Browning , Mo
10 10 55 Marty Pope Richmond , Mo
11 11 69 Walt Imhoff Jamestown , Mo
12 14 57A Randy Ainsworth Excelsior Springs, Mo
13 17 98 James Stafford Hartsburg, Mo
14 9 27T Bob Test Jefferson City, Mo
15 15 8 Dave Miller Mexico, Mo
16 16 22M Danny Monroe Jamestown , Mo
17 7 12C Steve Clancy Odessa , Mo
ULMA would like to thank Ron Lueck and the staff at 24 Raceway for their genuine hospitality! In addition, without the involvement of Pepsi Americas, Columbia and Central Missouri, this event would not have been possible. The $150 hard-charger award was made possible by SalesForce Solutions, HeartlandMotorSports.com, and Smothers Auto Sales. An anonymous fan donated the $50 lap ten leader money.
When the season began, Central Missouri Speedway (CMS) in Warrensburg, Missouri was not on the weekly schedule for ULMA racing; however, ULMA will sanction the remainder of the season at the track on Saturday nights. ULMA returns to CMS this Saturday, May 16th for the first night of late model racing this year. CMS was the first track to adopt the ULMA rules package when the association formed in 2007 and the association is pleased to make a return to the track. For more information on CMS visit www.centralmissourispeedway.net.
After rains foiled the races at Callaway Raceway in Fulton, Missouri last weekend, the track will once again be in competition this Friday evening, May 15th. ULMA sanctions races at Fulton and awards points to its member drivers. Learn more about Callaway Raceway by visiting www.callawayraceways.com. As always, if the Friday night races get rained out at, races will be held on Sunday evening.
Butler Motor Speedway (BMS) in Butler, Missouri also experienced excessive wet weather last weekend and was unable to hold its weekly program. ULMA also sanctions Friday racing at BMS for its member. For general rules and track information visit the official BMS Web site at www.butlermotorspeedway.webs.com.
Lucas Oil Speedway is not racing this Saturday, May 16th; however, the track is scheduled to run its weekly program on Saturday, May 23rd; for more information visit www.lucasoilspeedway.com.
Questions or concerns regarding ULMA may be emailed to unitedlatemodelassociation@hotmail.com. When visiting or conducting business with ULMA sponsors, please thank them for supporting local dirt-track racing! Visit our home page at www.ulmaracing.com for a complete schedule of events, rules, and general racing information.
Official Sponsors: Imhoff Construction. Contingency Sponsors: Fast Shafts, Wineland Enterprises, Rod End Supply, Racingjunk.com, Bulldog Racing Engines, Hoosier Race Tires™, GFRracing.com, Flag 2 Flag Racing.com/Racing Cam System, Monroe Signs & Graphics, Kenny Johnson’s Race Replicas. Affiliate Sponsors: Photography by Shelly Payne, Ken Dake Attorney at Law, and High Fly'N Photos.
Point Standings as of May 10, 2009
POS CAR # NAME POINTS Starts
1st 1 Robbie Test (R) 450 5
2nd 27T Bob Test (R) 404 5
3rd 22 Kevin Coyne 374 4
4th 27 Danny Lorton 370 4
5th 57A Randy Ainsworth 336 4
6th 40 Kevin Kaiser 294 3
7th 1A Bryon Allison 270 3
8th 72W Jake Williams 266 3
9th 5 Tommy Cordray 256 3
10th 9D Dwight Niehoff (R) 236 3
