By Sam Stoecklin
ULMA Media Relations
Warrensburg, MO
July 31, 2008
Defending ULMA champion Brett Rollert continued his resurgence last week with a strong run at Central Missouri Speedway (CMS), which resulted in his second feature race win of the year. Although Rollert has far less starts than many of his fellow competitors this year, his season seems to be heading in the right direction for the second half of the year as he continues climbing towards the top ten in the overall standings. Rollert’s latest win came in convincing fashion over Mike Ryun, who scored his strongest run of the year in ULMA competition with his runner-up finish. Rollert now finds himself inside of the top fifteen in the overall standings with eight starts. Others having strong runs at CMS last week included Jon Binning, who finished in third and moved into a tie for second in the overall standings. Randy Ainsworth of Excelsior Springs recorded his best finish of the year with a fourth-place run. The thirty-year racing veteran has continuously recorded tope ten runs behind the wheel of his ULMA late model and sits solidly eighth in the overall standings as a result. Brett Wood and Allen Perryman also finished inside the top ten as did Bob King of Independence, Missouri, who raced his way to seventh in his first ULMA appearance of the year. Jeremy Watts of Kansas City secured his first top ten run of the year as well by finishing eighth. Racing resumes this Saturday night, August 2 at CMS. For more information visit the track Web site at www.centralmissourispeedway.net or call the Track Report line at (660) 747-2166.
Heavy rains forced the cancellation of racing action last week at Valley Speedway and unfortunately, the rains that fell this week have once again forced the cancellation of racing at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri. Drivers are anxious to get back to racing at the track but will have to wait one more week as the next scheduled race is Friday, August 8th. For a look at Valley Speedway’s remaining schedule of events and for general information, log onto www.valleyspeedway.com.
The ‘Diamond of Dirt Tracks,’ Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri was also unable to hold their race program last weekend due to wet conditions. The track will try once again this Saturday night August 2nd with a another night of competition at the three-eighths mile oval. For complete schedule and track information be sure to log on to the official track Web site at www.lucasoilspeedway.com.
The association’s second appearance of 2008 at the Sedalia State Fair Speedway ‘Historic’ Half Mile is now just two 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 does count towards the association championship; all late model participants must be ULMA members and there is a $50 entry fee per car. All competitors will process through technical inspection prior to the hot lap session. The race pays $750 to the winner and $150 to start. Pit passes sold separately from the entry fee. For more information about State Fair Speedway, the complete purse, event start times, and State Fair admission information log on to www.sedaliastatefairspeedway.com.
Although he was unable to start the feature race last Saturday night, Jason Bodenhamer remains the current point’s leader for ULMA. Jon Binning and James Rutledge, both multiple-time feature winners this year are in a torrid battle for second tied with each other, sixty points behind the leader. Brett Wood’s consistency this year has him solidly in fourth as Mike Ryun moves back into the top five and retakes the lead in the Rookie of the Year standings in the process, just ahead of Jake Williams of Lockwood, Missouri. 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
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!
ULMA Standings (complete point standings at www.ulmaracing.com)
POS CAR # NAME POINTS Starts
1st 1X Jason Bodenhamer 1474 18
2nd 65 Jon Binning 1414 18
3rd 1 James Rutledge 1414 19
4th 7 Brett Wood 1362 22
5th 51M Mike Ryun (R) 1338 16
6th 72W Jake Williams (R) 1292 15
7th 1A Bryon Allison 1226 13
8th 57A Randy Ainsworth (R) 1136 14
9th 27 David Angell 1022 12
10th 12C Steve Clancy 988 11
11th 88B David Barker 952 12
12th 25P Javan Payne 804 9
13th 18 Rylan Long 768 8
14th 93R Brett A. Rollert 738 8
15th 40 Kevin Kaiser 728 8
16th 22 Kevin Coyne 720 10
17th 3 Jamie Wineland 711 10
18th 5 Tommy Cordray 701 9
19th 32 Gary Billings Jr. 672 8
20th 3P Allen Perryman 672 8
ULMA Media Relations
Warrensburg, MO
July 31, 2008
Defending ULMA champion Brett Rollert continued his resurgence last week with a strong run at Central Missouri Speedway (CMS), which resulted in his second feature race win of the year. Although Rollert has far less starts than many of his fellow competitors this year, his season seems to be heading in the right direction for the second half of the year as he continues climbing towards the top ten in the overall standings. Rollert’s latest win came in convincing fashion over Mike Ryun, who scored his strongest run of the year in ULMA competition with his runner-up finish. Rollert now finds himself inside of the top fifteen in the overall standings with eight starts. Others having strong runs at CMS last week included Jon Binning, who finished in third and moved into a tie for second in the overall standings. Randy Ainsworth of Excelsior Springs recorded his best finish of the year with a fourth-place run. The thirty-year racing veteran has continuously recorded tope ten runs behind the wheel of his ULMA late model and sits solidly eighth in the overall standings as a result. Brett Wood and Allen Perryman also finished inside the top ten as did Bob King of Independence, Missouri, who raced his way to seventh in his first ULMA appearance of the year. Jeremy Watts of Kansas City secured his first top ten run of the year as well by finishing eighth. Racing resumes this Saturday night, August 2 at CMS. For more information visit the track Web site at www.centralmissourispeedway.net or call the Track Report line at (660) 747-2166.
Heavy rains forced the cancellation of racing action last week at Valley Speedway and unfortunately, the rains that fell this week have once again forced the cancellation of racing at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri. Drivers are anxious to get back to racing at the track but will have to wait one more week as the next scheduled race is Friday, August 8th. For a look at Valley Speedway’s remaining schedule of events and for general information, log onto www.valleyspeedway.com.
The ‘Diamond of Dirt Tracks,’ Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri was also unable to hold their race program last weekend due to wet conditions. The track will try once again this Saturday night August 2nd with a another night of competition at the three-eighths mile oval. For complete schedule and track information be sure to log on to the official track Web site at www.lucasoilspeedway.com.
The association’s second appearance of 2008 at the Sedalia State Fair Speedway ‘Historic’ Half Mile is now just two 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 does count towards the association championship; all late model participants must be ULMA members and there is a $50 entry fee per car. All competitors will process through technical inspection prior to the hot lap session. The race pays $750 to the winner and $150 to start. Pit passes sold separately from the entry fee. For more information about State Fair Speedway, the complete purse, event start times, and State Fair admission information log on to www.sedaliastatefairspeedway.com.
Although he was unable to start the feature race last Saturday night, Jason Bodenhamer remains the current point’s leader for ULMA. Jon Binning and James Rutledge, both multiple-time feature winners this year are in a torrid battle for second tied with each other, sixty points behind the leader. Brett Wood’s consistency this year has him solidly in fourth as Mike Ryun moves back into the top five and retakes the lead in the Rookie of the Year standings in the process, just ahead of Jake Williams of Lockwood, Missouri. 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
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!
ULMA Standings (complete point standings at www.ulmaracing.com)
POS CAR # NAME POINTS Starts
1st 1X Jason Bodenhamer 1474 18
2nd 65 Jon Binning 1414 18
3rd 1 James Rutledge 1414 19
4th 7 Brett Wood 1362 22
5th 51M Mike Ryun (R) 1338 16
6th 72W Jake Williams (R) 1292 15
7th 1A Bryon Allison 1226 13
8th 57A Randy Ainsworth (R) 1136 14
9th 27 David Angell 1022 12
10th 12C Steve Clancy 988 11
11th 88B David Barker 952 12
12th 25P Javan Payne 804 9
13th 18 Rylan Long 768 8
14th 93R Brett A. Rollert 738 8
15th 40 Kevin Kaiser 728 8
16th 22 Kevin Coyne 720 10
17th 3 Jamie Wineland 711 10
18th 5 Tommy Cordray 701 9
19th 32 Gary Billings Jr. 672 8
20th 3P Allen Perryman 672 8
