Sam Stoecklin
ULMA Public Relations
June 26, 2012
It’s time once again for the annual Triple Crown Shootout, featuring increased purse money, a mini points shootout, and three straight nights of racing at four different Lucas Cattle Company ULMA-sanctioned tracks. The action begins Friday night when drivers have a choice between Callaway Raceways, located in the center of Missouri and Valley Speedway, which is located twenty minutes from the downtown Kansas City skyline. Saturday action moves to Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri and then on Sunday, the shootout weekend comes to a close as ULMA drivers head over to Double XX Speedway in California, Missouri.
Only ULMA members who enter the Triple Crown Shootout are eligible for the shootout bonus money and trophies, which are awarded to participants of the Triple Crown Shootout based upon number of entrants using a 3-race separate points-earning scheme to determine the champion. Payout for the Triple Crown Shootout is based upon the number of entries and will be announced after all entries are received on the first night. The following payout is based on 15 entrants: 1st $400, 2nd $250, 3rd $200, 4th $150, 5th $100. NOTE: Amounts listed are subject to increase or decrease based on entries. Entry forms are available for printing at www.ulmaracing.com. ULMA officials will also have entry forms on site at both Friday events.
The entry fee for the Triple Crown Shootout is $40. This fee covers the Triple Crown Shootout entry only and is separate from any and all track fees such as pit passes, track event entry fees, track registration fees, and ULMA membership. Drivers must be ULMA members in good standing to participate in the ULMA Triple Crown Shootout mini point series. The track races are open to all ULMA-legal competitors. ULMA rules will be strictly enforced throughout the shootout weekend for ALL competitors, whether they are competing in the shootout or whether they are ULMA members or not! ULMA membership is $100, payable on the same night as entry fee for this event. See a ULMA official or representative for membership applications or visit the ULMA website at www.ulmaracing.com.
Callaway Raceway features an increased purse for late model competitors this weekend as part of the Triple Crown Shootout on Friday, June 29th. For complete details, visit www.callawayraceways.com or call (573) 642-6580. The special purse for the weekend is 1st $650, 2nd $500, 3rd $300, 4th 250, 5th $200, 6th $150, 7th $100, 8th $90, 9th $80, 10th – 14th $70, 15th – 18th $60, 19th – 24th $50 ($50 to start). Last weekend at the track, Jason Russell drove to his sixth ULMA win of the year and fourth at the track this season by holding off the charges of two-time track winner Bob Test, Walt Imhoff, and Todd McCoin among ULMA member in the top five. Darren Turner, Joey Potter, and Zeke Langley also posted top ten finishes among 16 cars on hand.
The track hosts 6 exciting classes running: UMP A-Mod, B-Mod, ULMA, Sportsmen, Hornets, and Jr. Hornets. Gates open at 5:00 PM, hot laps at 7:00 PM and races start at 7:30 PM. Adult admission $12. Ages 7-12 is $5, 6 and under free. Pit passes are $25. If you need minor release form to be completed and signed by both parents before entering the pit area, call Betty at 573-642-6580. The track is located 3 miles south of Fulton on Route C. Turn right onto county road 404. Go approximately 3/4 of a mile and turn left on county road 405. Go 1 mile, Callaway Raceways is on the right. Watch for signs. Physical address: 7419 County Road 405, Fulton, MO 65251.
Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri also features Friday night racing for drivers competing on the east side of the state. Complete details may be found on the track’s website at www.valleyspeedway.com or by calling the service line at (816) 349-9893. Classes competing during ‘Fast Friday’ racing at the track include the Lucas Cattle Company ULMA late models, Valley Wingless Sprints, 600cc Micro Sprints, and the Midwest Mod Lites. Mufflers are mandatory at Valley Speedway. Visit the website for availability and details regarding this rule. RaceCeivers are also mandatory. Tickets: Adults $12, Kids $5, Reserved $13, Party Deck $15, Pit Passes $25. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. Take I-70 East to Exit #24, south through Grain Valley to stoplight at Old 40 Highway, turn East 1/4 mile to the track. Physical address: 348 E. Old 40 Highway, Grain Valley, MO 64029.
The regular late model purse at Valley Speedway is always strong and solid throughout. Drivers will compete for the following payout: 1st $600, 2nd $500, 3rd $400, 4th $350, 5th $300, 6th $250, 7th $225, 8th $200, 9th $175, 10th $150, 11th $125, 12th $120, 13th $115, 14th $110, 15th $105, 16th $100, 17th $95, 18th $90, 19th $85, 20th $80. Last weekend, Jason Bodenhamer ran away with the ULMA feature, becoming the third different winner in four appearances at Valley Speedway for drivers this season. Bodenhamer found a line around the track no other driver could master in the 20-lap event. One lone caution flag flew on lap 16 of the race to bunch the field giving drivers one last shot at catching Bodenhamer for the win. But when all is said and done Bodenhamer drove his Cooper Racing #3k to victory lane. His latest win was his 25th career ULMA victory. Rounding out the top five were Joe Walkenhorst, Kevin Coyne, Steve Clancy, and Chris Hawkins.
The shootout moves south to Lucas Oil Speedway on Saturday when ULMA competitors compete at the track after a week off from the action. Drivers will compete for a special purse during the night that features a cool $1,000 pay day for the winner. The rest of the purse for the 25-lap, 24-car main event is as follows: 2nd $525, 3rd $475, 4th $425, 5th $375, 6th $300, 7th $250, 8th $200, 9th $175, 10th $150, 11th $130, 12th $120, 13th $110, 14th thru 24th $100. RaceCeivers will be utilized; ear pieces and RaceCeivers are available at the track for purchase. Gates Open at 5:00, Hot Laps at 7:00, Racing Begins at 7:30. Admission prices are Adults (16 and up) $12, Senior Citizens (62 and up) $8, Youth (6-15) $5 Kids (5 and under) FREE; Family Pass $25, Pit Pass-$25. All Veterans with I.D. and Scouts in uniform are admitted free. Free Fireworks Show! The track is located 5 Blocks south of US Highway 54, on State Highway 83, Wheatland, Mo. For additional information please visit the track online at www.lucasoilspeedway.com.
ULMA will also be part of the collection at Lucas Oil Speedway for Homes for Our Troops, an organization committed to helping those who have selflessly given to our country and have returned home with serious disabilities and injuries since September 11, 2001. It is Homes for Our Troop’s duty and our honor to assist severely injured Veterans and their immediate families by raising donations of money, building materials and professional labor and to coordinate the process of building a home that provides maximum freedom of movement and the ability to live more independently.
The exciting weekend concludes on Sunday night July 1st as ULMA competitors return to Kyle and Carol Wirts’ Double XX Speedway for the final time this season. The race is sure to feature its own Fourth of July style fireworks on the tight confines of the track. In ULMA’s first appearance at the track just two weeks ago, Lucas Cattle Company ULMA point leader Jason Russell claimed the victory in a fantastic feature race over Joey Potter and Brandon Imhoff. Who will claim the latest win at Double XX and who will be crowned the 2012 Triple Crown Shootout champion is anyone’s guess. If you’ve never attended a race at this speedway, do yourself a favor and come witness it for yourself. The track has a down home feel to it and it is extremely fan friendly with passionate race fans. You’ll find the track at 1110 South Francis Street, California, Mo. Visit the speedway online at www.xxspeedway.com or call (573) 796-4694.
The Double XX Speedway race is presented by Bonecutter Body Shop, Steve and Missy Bonecutter, California, Mo. ULMA wishes to thank Steve and Missy for their support again this year, without their assistance ULMA could not pull this race off. Gates open at 5 p.m., Hot Laps start at 7, and Racing begins at 7:30. General Admission is $12 and Pit Passes are $25. ULMA racing will feature an old-fashioned pill draw for starting positions. ULMA will utilize passing points for the program. Heat races will be 10 laps, if needed a b-main event will be 15 laps and the main event will be 25 laps. Other classes competing include 360 Winged Sprints, Street Stocks, and Hobby Stocks. All participants competing at Double XX Speedway must be ULMA members. ULMA thanks the speedway for enforcing this clause! The late model purse is: 1st $750, 2nd $500, 3rd $400, 4th $350, 5th $300, 6th $275, 7th $250, 8th $225, 9th $200, 10th $175, 11th $150, 12th thru 16th $125. Feature event starting cars may increase or decrease without advanced notice based on car count.
ULMA’s title sponsor is Lucas Cattle Company. Contingency sponsors are Rod End Supply and Buyraceparts.com. Affiliate sponsors include Imhoff Construction, Bone Cutter Body Shop, PhotoGraphics by Shelly Payne, General Fence LLC, and Midland Printing. ULMA is a proud supporter of Homes for Our Troops. To join the team, or to request an addition to ULMA’s email group, send your request to unitedlatemodelassociation@hotmail.com. Visit the association’s website for schedule of events, race history, results, points, and much more at www.ulmaracing.com or like ULMA on Facebook.
ULMA Standings:
POS CAR # NAME STARTS POINTS
1st 2J Jason Russell 18 1674
2nd 86 Brandon Imhoff 18 1648
3rd 1T Chris Cox 15 1446
4th 23Z Zeke Langley 13 1233
5th 133 Chris Hawkins 11 1146
6th 0X Justin Russell 12 1121
7th 22 Kevin Coyne 11 1001
8th 7 Brett Wood 9 927
9th 8 Darren Turner 9 901
10th 9M Jimmy Morris 8 824
11th 90 Joe Walkenhorst 8 804
12th 7X Todd McCoin 8 799
13th 1 Bob Test 8 799
14th 99 Larry Jones 8 787
15th 5 Tommy Cordray 7 763
16th 65 Jon Binning 8 762
17th 3K Jason Bodenhamer 7 752
18th 71 Trace Westling 7 690
19th 20 Alan Westling 7 688
20th O4 Jeremy Kelley 6 635
Upcoming ULMA Races:
*Friday, June 29th – Callaway Raceway, $650 to win
*Friday, June 29th – Valley Speedway, $600 to win (normal purse)
*Saturday, June 30th – Lucas Oil Speedway, $1,000 to win
*Sunday, July 1st – Double X Speedway, California Mo, $750 to win
*Triple Crown Shootout Event