By Sam Stoecklin
ULMA Media Relations
Warrensburg, MO
July 23, 2008
Hometown driver Jon Binning raced his way to victory lane in the lone Advantage Metals Recycling United Late Model Association (ULMA) event last Saturday night at Warrensburg’s Central Missouri Speedway (CMS). However, Binning’s latest victory, his fifth in the association and at CMS this year, did not come easy as he fended off a hard-charging Brett Rollert. A strong field of nineteen late models drove through the CMS gates, competing in three heat races, which later set the field for the main event. Kevin Coyne, Binning, and Mike Ryun all grabbed preliminary heat-race wins. Although the race got off to a slow start due to a few back-to-back caution flags, it did not take long for the fans in the stands to realize this race would go down as one of the best late model races of the year. Binning immediately shot out to the lead with Coyne and Rollert left to battle for the second spot with Shad Badder and Ryun close behind within the top five. Previous track feature winner Steve Clancy quickly found his way into the top five by midway through the race as Rollert made his way into second ahead of Coyne. As laps wound down, Binning’s lead faded and Rollert actually led a couple of late-race laps before Binning fought back, despite having a shock issue, which made his car a bit unstable. The leaders battled side-by-side, using the high and low side for the final 5 laps of the race. As the white flag flew, Binning narrowly led Rollert by utilizing the low line, which he has for most of the year. Rollert, who can usually be found around the high line, stayed right with the leader and pressured him all the way to the end of the event, coming up just short at the conclusion of the race. Mike Ryun ran strong for a third-place showing with Coyne settling for fourth, Clancy fifth and Kevin Kaiser sixth. Shad Badder, Gary Billings, Bob Test, and James Rutledge rounded out the top ten. Racing action resumes this Saturday, July 26th for another night of competition at CMS. For more information about the track check out www.centralmissourispeedway.net or call the Track Report line at (660) 747-2166.
Racing action resumes at the ‘Diamond of Dirt Tracks,’ Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri this Saturday night, July 26th with a another night of great competition. ULMA late models will be part of the action at the track for the next two weeks, providing a great opportunity for many drivers from the vicinity of the track to pick up two more starts this season. Several strong runners compete on a weekly basis at the track including three-time ULMA winner Rylan Long, Kaiser, Bryon Allison, Harlen Kennedy, Jake Williams, Jeff Schlup, and Andy Kennedy. For complete schedule and track information be sure to log on to the official track Web site at www.lucasoilspeedway.com.
Two weeks ago ULMA racing returned to Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri with Brett Rollert grabbing the win. After a week off due to a special event, ULMA late models once again headline the action at the ultra-competitive quarter-mile track this Friday night, July 25th. Ever since new promoter Dennis Shrout fully took over operations at the track both fans and drivers alike have noticed the visible changes made at the facility and are extremely excited to have ULMA back where they belong, competing at a Friday night track. Valley also boasts of many strong ULMA runners competing at the track including Mike Ryun, Kevin Coyne, Jon Binning, Brett Wood, Steve Clancy, David Barker, and Gary Billings. For complete track information and a closer look at a very busy track schedule of events, check out www.valleyspeedway.com.
The association’s second appearance of 2008 at the Sedalia State Fair Speedway ‘Historic’ Half Mile is just about three weeks away. ULMA late models will compete on the track on Thursday night, August 14th, during the Missouri State Fair, along with Modifieds and Street Stocks. This event will count towards the association championship; all late model participants must be ULMA members and there is a $50 entry fee. All cars will process through technical inspection prior to the hot lap session. The race pays $750 to the winner and $150 to start, pit passes are sold separately. For more information about State Fair Speedway, the complete purse, event start times, and State Fair admission information log on to www.sedaliastatefairspeedway.com.
A look at the point standings shows Jason Bodenhamer sitting atop the standings, where he’s been for nearly the entire season. Although Bodenhamer sat out last weekend there are plans for him to return to ULMA action this week; however, details on what car he may be in were not available at press time. Two-time feature winner James Rutledge continues to hold on to second, sixty points behind Bodenhamer. Binning closed to within twenty points of Rutledge and holds down third with Brett Wood and Jake Williams rounding out the top five. After seventeen weeks of racing, Wood has accumulated twenty-one starts, Rutledge nineteen, Bodenhamer and Binning seventeen with Williams and Ryun fifteen each. Several drivers are approaching the fifteen start mark this weekend and will soon begin discarding their worst finishes of the year. The point standings will start heating up by mid August as more drivers reach the fifteen-start plateau, just in time to add extra excitement to the State Fair race. The top twenty in the standings appears at the end of this article.
For detailed information about the United Late Model Association log on to www.ulmaracing.com, where you will find a complete schedule of events at all three affiliated tracks, special event information, point standings, rules, and business information. E-mail ULMA at unitedlatemodelassociation@hotmail.com. When visiting our great sponsors please thank them for supporting local dirt-track racing!
Title Sponsor: Advantage Metals Recycling LLC (Formerly Galamba Group), visit www.galambagroup.com, e-mail Advantage Metals Recycling at info@advantagerecycling.com or get the ‘Advantage’ by calling 1-866-527-4733. Official Sponsors: King’s Small Engine Repair LLC, Imhoff Construction. Contingency Sponsors: IMPACT Racing, FastShafts, Wineland Enterprises, Mike Crump Racing & Supply, J&T Racing Supply, Monroe’s Signs & Graphics, Bodee’s Race Bodies, and Rod End Supply. Affiliate Sponsors: Graphics by Shelly Payne, Nevels Sign Graphics, and Ken Dake Attorney at Law.
ULMA Schedule at a Glance
July 25: Friday-Valley Speedway (weekly race)
July 26: Saturday-Lucas Oil Speedway (weekly race) - Central Missouri Speedway (weekly race)
August 1: Friday-Valley Speedway (weekly race)
August 2: Saturday-Lucas Oil Speedway (weekly race) - Central Missouri Speedway (weekly race)
August 8: Friday-Valley Speedway (weekly race)
August 9: Saturday-Central Missouri Speedway (weekly race) - No Racing at Lucas Due to Special Event
August 14: Thursday-Missouri State Fair Speedway (State Fair Race) $700 to win, $150 to start
THIS IS A ULMA POINTS-EARNING EVENT!
August 15: Friday-Valley Speedway (weekly race)
August 16: Saturday-Lucas Oil Speedway (weekly race) - Central Missouri Speedway (weekly race)
August 22: Friday-Valley Speedway (weekly race)
August 23: Saturday-Central Missouri Speedway (weekly race) - No Racing at Lucas Due to Special Event
ULMA Standings (complete point standings at www.ulmaracing.com)
POS CAR # NAME POINTS Starts
1st 1X Jason Bodenhamer 1474 17
2nd 1 James Rutledge 1414 18
3rd 65 Jon Binning 1370 16
4th 7 Brett Wood 1352 20
5th 72W Jake Williams (R) 1292 15
6th 1A Bryon Allison 1226 13
7th 51M Mike Ryun (R) 1169 14
8th 57A Randy Ainsworth (R) 968 12
9th 12C Steve Clancy 896 10
10th 27 David Angell 876 10
11th 88B David Barker 874 11
12th 18 Rylan Long 768 8
13th 25P Javan Payne 728 8
14th 3 Jamie Wineland 711 10
15th 5 Tommy Cordray 701 9
ULMA Rookie of the Year Standings
1st 72W Jake Williams (R) 15 1292
2nd 51M Mike Ryun (R) 15 1265
3rd 57A Randy Ainsworth (R) 13 1042
4th 0X Jason Sivils (R) 8 554
5th 65D Dan Eckhoff (R) 7 481
ULMA Media Relations
Warrensburg, MO
July 23, 2008
Hometown driver Jon Binning raced his way to victory lane in the lone Advantage Metals Recycling United Late Model Association (ULMA) event last Saturday night at Warrensburg’s Central Missouri Speedway (CMS). However, Binning’s latest victory, his fifth in the association and at CMS this year, did not come easy as he fended off a hard-charging Brett Rollert. A strong field of nineteen late models drove through the CMS gates, competing in three heat races, which later set the field for the main event. Kevin Coyne, Binning, and Mike Ryun all grabbed preliminary heat-race wins. Although the race got off to a slow start due to a few back-to-back caution flags, it did not take long for the fans in the stands to realize this race would go down as one of the best late model races of the year. Binning immediately shot out to the lead with Coyne and Rollert left to battle for the second spot with Shad Badder and Ryun close behind within the top five. Previous track feature winner Steve Clancy quickly found his way into the top five by midway through the race as Rollert made his way into second ahead of Coyne. As laps wound down, Binning’s lead faded and Rollert actually led a couple of late-race laps before Binning fought back, despite having a shock issue, which made his car a bit unstable. The leaders battled side-by-side, using the high and low side for the final 5 laps of the race. As the white flag flew, Binning narrowly led Rollert by utilizing the low line, which he has for most of the year. Rollert, who can usually be found around the high line, stayed right with the leader and pressured him all the way to the end of the event, coming up just short at the conclusion of the race. Mike Ryun ran strong for a third-place showing with Coyne settling for fourth, Clancy fifth and Kevin Kaiser sixth. Shad Badder, Gary Billings, Bob Test, and James Rutledge rounded out the top ten. Racing action resumes this Saturday, July 26th for another night of competition at CMS. For more information about the track check out www.centralmissourispeedway.net or call the Track Report line at (660) 747-2166.
Racing action resumes at the ‘Diamond of Dirt Tracks,’ Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri this Saturday night, July 26th with a another night of great competition. ULMA late models will be part of the action at the track for the next two weeks, providing a great opportunity for many drivers from the vicinity of the track to pick up two more starts this season. Several strong runners compete on a weekly basis at the track including three-time ULMA winner Rylan Long, Kaiser, Bryon Allison, Harlen Kennedy, Jake Williams, Jeff Schlup, and Andy Kennedy. For complete schedule and track information be sure to log on to the official track Web site at www.lucasoilspeedway.com.
Two weeks ago ULMA racing returned to Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri with Brett Rollert grabbing the win. After a week off due to a special event, ULMA late models once again headline the action at the ultra-competitive quarter-mile track this Friday night, July 25th. Ever since new promoter Dennis Shrout fully took over operations at the track both fans and drivers alike have noticed the visible changes made at the facility and are extremely excited to have ULMA back where they belong, competing at a Friday night track. Valley also boasts of many strong ULMA runners competing at the track including Mike Ryun, Kevin Coyne, Jon Binning, Brett Wood, Steve Clancy, David Barker, and Gary Billings. For complete track information and a closer look at a very busy track schedule of events, check out www.valleyspeedway.com.
The association’s second appearance of 2008 at the Sedalia State Fair Speedway ‘Historic’ Half Mile is just about three weeks away. ULMA late models will compete on the track on Thursday night, August 14th, during the Missouri State Fair, along with Modifieds and Street Stocks. This event will count towards the association championship; all late model participants must be ULMA members and there is a $50 entry fee. All cars will process through technical inspection prior to the hot lap session. The race pays $750 to the winner and $150 to start, pit passes are sold separately. For more information about State Fair Speedway, the complete purse, event start times, and State Fair admission information log on to www.sedaliastatefairspeedway.com.
A look at the point standings shows Jason Bodenhamer sitting atop the standings, where he’s been for nearly the entire season. Although Bodenhamer sat out last weekend there are plans for him to return to ULMA action this week; however, details on what car he may be in were not available at press time. Two-time feature winner James Rutledge continues to hold on to second, sixty points behind Bodenhamer. Binning closed to within twenty points of Rutledge and holds down third with Brett Wood and Jake Williams rounding out the top five. After seventeen weeks of racing, Wood has accumulated twenty-one starts, Rutledge nineteen, Bodenhamer and Binning seventeen with Williams and Ryun fifteen each. Several drivers are approaching the fifteen start mark this weekend and will soon begin discarding their worst finishes of the year. The point standings will start heating up by mid August as more drivers reach the fifteen-start plateau, just in time to add extra excitement to the State Fair race. The top twenty in the standings appears at the end of this article.
For detailed information about the United Late Model Association log on to www.ulmaracing.com, where you will find a complete schedule of events at all three affiliated tracks, special event information, point standings, rules, and business information. E-mail ULMA at unitedlatemodelassociation@hotmail.com. When visiting our great sponsors please thank them for supporting local dirt-track racing!
Title Sponsor: Advantage Metals Recycling LLC (Formerly Galamba Group), visit www.galambagroup.com, e-mail Advantage Metals Recycling at info@advantagerecycling.com or get the ‘Advantage’ by calling 1-866-527-4733. Official Sponsors: King’s Small Engine Repair LLC, Imhoff Construction. Contingency Sponsors: IMPACT Racing, FastShafts, Wineland Enterprises, Mike Crump Racing & Supply, J&T Racing Supply, Monroe’s Signs & Graphics, Bodee’s Race Bodies, and Rod End Supply. Affiliate Sponsors: Graphics by Shelly Payne, Nevels Sign Graphics, and Ken Dake Attorney at Law.
ULMA Schedule at a Glance
July 25: Friday-Valley Speedway (weekly race)
July 26: Saturday-Lucas Oil Speedway (weekly race) - Central Missouri Speedway (weekly race)
August 1: Friday-Valley Speedway (weekly race)
August 2: Saturday-Lucas Oil Speedway (weekly race) - Central Missouri Speedway (weekly race)
August 8: Friday-Valley Speedway (weekly race)
August 9: Saturday-Central Missouri Speedway (weekly race) - No Racing at Lucas Due to Special Event
August 14: Thursday-Missouri State Fair Speedway (State Fair Race) $700 to win, $150 to start
THIS IS A ULMA POINTS-EARNING EVENT!
August 15: Friday-Valley Speedway (weekly race)
August 16: Saturday-Lucas Oil Speedway (weekly race) - Central Missouri Speedway (weekly race)
August 22: Friday-Valley Speedway (weekly race)
August 23: Saturday-Central Missouri Speedway (weekly race) - No Racing at Lucas Due to Special Event
ULMA Standings (complete point standings at www.ulmaracing.com)
POS CAR # NAME POINTS Starts
1st 1X Jason Bodenhamer 1474 17
2nd 1 James Rutledge 1414 18
3rd 65 Jon Binning 1370 16
4th 7 Brett Wood 1352 20
5th 72W Jake Williams (R) 1292 15
6th 1A Bryon Allison 1226 13
7th 51M Mike Ryun (R) 1169 14
8th 57A Randy Ainsworth (R) 968 12
9th 12C Steve Clancy 896 10
10th 27 David Angell 876 10
11th 88B David Barker 874 11
12th 18 Rylan Long 768 8
13th 25P Javan Payne 728 8
14th 3 Jamie Wineland 711 10
15th 5 Tommy Cordray 701 9
ULMA Rookie of the Year Standings
1st 72W Jake Williams (R) 15 1292
2nd 51M Mike Ryun (R) 15 1265
3rd 57A Randy Ainsworth (R) 13 1042
4th 0X Jason Sivils (R) 8 554
5th 65D Dan Eckhoff (R) 7 481
