Sam Stoecklin
ULMA Public Relations
August 14, 2013

(Moberly, Mo) – Just 15 events remain for this year’s Lucas Cattle Company championship as points-earning opportunities become pivotal down the home stretch for title hopefuls. It appears that Vance Wilson, who claimed the 2010 ULMA championship, has positioned himself as a valid challenger to dethrone last year’s champion and current leader, Jason Russell.

Wilson’s stellar summer swing continued last weekend at Randolph County Raceway (RCR) when he registered his ninth victory of the year and sixth in a row on the high-banked facility located in Moberly, Missouri. It was Wilson’s 15th straight top-three finish; however, he has one DNF on the season. By comparison, Russell has 16 straight top-three finishes in 16 starts and leads Wilson by 71 points as the season draws to a close.

Saturday’s victory for Russell came from the pole position, which he earned by rocketing from sixth on the starting grid in the first heat race to claim victory ahead of Rookie of the Year candidate, Bobby Penney, while Larry Winn crossed the line in third. Former RCR feature winner Kenny Mudd claimed victory in the second heat race ahead of Zeke Langley and Terry Wilson, who was making just his second start of the season.

Vance Wilson and Kenny Mudd led the charge in the main event and from the onset Wilson ran strong at the front and kept all challengers behind him. A late-race caution made things interesting for Wilson as Penney, who ran consistent among the top three for the entire race distance, appeared as though he may have found a better line around the track than Wilson but time ran out on the young Excelsior Springs, Missouri driver as he settled for second place, his best ULMA finish to date.

Tommy Cordray rallied from 8th on the grid to bring home a podium finish of third with Terry Wilson finishing strong in fourth, one rung ahead of another driver posting his best-ever ULMA finish in fifth, Cliff Powell. Steve Dieckmann, Chris Cox, Ryan Petersheim, Dave Miller and veteran driver Richard Kimberling rounded out the top ten.

The fast and furious action at RCR continues this weekend as ULMA racing returns to the track for another night of racing on Saturday, August 17. Visit www.randolphcountyraceway.com or call 660-833-1727 for additional information.

Another Friday night program at Callaway was washed away by heavy rains last weekend as the track suffered its tenth rained-out event of the year. Track personnel and drivers are hoping for dryer weather this weekend and will try to convene at the track this Friday, August 16 in Fulton, Missouri. Information is available by contacting track owner and race promoter Betty Atterberry at (573) 220-1751 or (573) 592-7795.

ULMA racing returns to Lucas Oil Speedway Saturday, August 17 for “Travel Centers of America and Petro Stopping Centers Fan Appreciation Night.” According to the track’s latest press release, “Fans arriving prior to 6:30pm can take advantage of the special $30 pricing package that includes (4) Admissions, (4) Hot Dogs, and (4) Coke Products plus TA/Petro will have plenty of fan giveaways as well as food and drink specials throughout the night. Gates open at 5:00, Hot Laps at 7:00, and racing at 7:30.”

The release goes on to say, “TA/Petro will also include an added bonus in each Lucas Oil Weekly Racing Series class providing $300 Gift Certificates for the Lucas Oil Parts Store to the winner in each class on Saturday. The certificates are good for Sunoco Racing Fuel, Hoosier and American Racer Tires, Lucas Oil Products and all other items available at the Lucas Oil Speedway Parts Store. TA/Petro understands the expense and effort racers put into to their race programs and are pleased to announce this partnership.” Visit the track online for a complete schedule of events at www.lucasoilspeedway.com or call 417-282-5984 for further information.

Drivers must present their license on arrival when checking in at all tracks. Visit www.ulmaracing.com for scheduling, full results, information, stats, rules, and to print and complete the 2013 form prior to competing. Drivers should be prepared for technical inspection at all tracks at all times!

This season marks the first year for ULMA to partner with Hoosier Tire Midwest. Drivers may purchase tires from ULMA throughout the season by contacting ULMA officials, the program benefits drivers at the end of the season during the October 19 championship banquet, which takes place in California, Missouri. Please visit www.racetires.com for additional information.

Drivers earn championship points from their 15 best race appearances throughout the season of the more than 50 possible scheduled race nights. Visit ULMA’s title sponsor at www.lucascattlecompany.com. ULMA sincerely thanks Hoosier Tire Midwest, FastShafts, Rod End Supply, RacingJunk.com, and PhotoGraphics by Shelly Payne for their support this season.

ULMA Standings
POS CAR # NAME STARTS POINTS
1st 2J Jason Russell 16 1777
2nd B1 Vance Wilson 16 1706
3rd 12 Payton Looney ® 15 1600
4th 7X Todd McCoin 15 1545
5th 1TC Chris Cox 18 1542
6th 23Z Zeke Langley 18 1525
7th 0X Justin Russell 17 1512
8th 16 Bobby Penney ® 14 1430
9th 9 Chris Lapp 13 1298
10th T8R Earl Roark ® 12 1244

ULMA Rookie of the Year Standings
POS CAR # NAME STARTS POINTS
1st 12 Payton Looney ® 15 1600
2nd 16 Bobby Penney ® 14 1430
3rd T8R Earl Roark ® 12 1244
4th O7 Kenny Mudd ® 9 968
5th 74X Jon Melloway ® 10 961

Remaining ULMA Schedule:
Friday, August 16th – Callaway Raceway
Saturday, August 17th – Lucas Oil Speedway
Saturday, August 17th – Randolph County Raceway
Friday, August 23rd – Callaway Raceway
Saturday, August 24th – Lucas Oil Speedway
Saturday, August 24th – Randolph County Raceway
Friday, August 30th – Callaway Raceway
Saturday, August 31st – Randolph County Raceway
Friday, Sept 6th – Callaway Raceway
Saturday, Sept 7th – Randolph County Raceway
Saturday, Sept 14th – Lucas Oil Speedway
Saturday, Sept 14th – Randolph County Raceway
Saturday, Sept 21st – Lucas Oil Speedway
Saturday, Sept 21st – Randolph County Raceway
Saturday, Sept 28th – Randolph County Raceway

Saturday, Oct 19th – ULMA Championship Banquet
California Shooters Club of Moniteau County