2009

Jon Binning of Warrensburg became the ninth different ULMA-sanctioned winner this season after he took the checkered flag last weekend at Central Missouri Speedway (CMS). Binning, who finished third in the final standings in 2008 with four feature victories, drove his All Pro Electrical, Bodee's Race Bodies, M&N Consultants & General Contractors, Podium Inc., GRT #65 to victory lane for the first time this season. CMS and Butler Motor Speedway (BMS) were the only ULMA points-awarding tracks in action last weekend as inclement weather forced the cancellation of racing at both Lucas Oil Speedway and Callaway Raceway.

In the six weeks since late model racing returned to CMS, six different drivers have claimed top honors. Binning joined Evan Hubert, Larry Clawson Jr., Bob Test, Kevin Kaiser, and Steve Clancy as drivers that have visited victory lane at the track this year. Twenty-one ULMA member drivers were present of 23 total late models signed in for competition. Binning, Robbie Test, and Jake Williams, who made his first CMS visit this year, claimed the three heat races contested. For the feature event, Binning and Test brought the huge field of cars to the initial green flag with Binning taking the initial lead thru a series of re-starts. From the onset it was clear Binning’s car was dialed in as he maintained his lead for a fast-paced twelve laps of racing with Jake Williams close behind in second position. Behind the leaders, Robbie Test and Kevin Coyne held strong in the top five. Test ran too close to one of the corner tires off corner four and his night ended when his car received too much damage to continue. After the ensuing yellow flag an unfortunate series of mishaps slowed the field several times as the remaining three laps of the race were plagued by spinning cars and race contact. Through all of the late-race excitement, Binning and Williams resumed their battle to the checkered flag as Binning held on for the win over Williams at the line. Coyne’s solid top-three run came to a halt after contact with another competitor sent his car over the race cushion and into the hot-pit lane on the back straightaway. Dwight Niehoff’s top-ten run to the checkered flags came to a halt right before the finish line due to contact in a separate last-lap incident. Rounding out the top five finishers at race end was David Barker, Kaiser, and Clancy. CMS once again hosts another week of racing action this Saturday night, June 27. Log onto the track’s official Web site www.centralmissourispeedway.net for complete CMS coverage, start times, and admission information.

The only other ULMA points-earning event held last weekend was the event last Friday at BMS. Excelsior Springs’ driver Randy Ainsworth raced his way to another strong run at the speedway and as a result now finds himself in the fifth position in the overall ULMA standings with thirteen starts this year. Mark Selsor finished a strong sixth in the BMS feature for his best run of the year. BMS returns to action Friday, June 26. For more information log onto www.butlermotorspeedway.webs.com; for additional information call (816) 618-3691, on race day call (816) 738-9433. BMS is located 45 minutes south of Kansas City off Hwy 71 in Butler, MO.

Racing is scheduled to return this Friday, June 26, at Callaway Raceway in Fulton, Missouri. If Friday's races are cancelled due to weather, the races will be made up on Sunday, June 28th. For additional track information log onto the track's official Web site at www.callawayraceways.com.

Lucas Oil Speedway is having a special event this weekend with touring modifieds and travelling late models. ULMA will not be awarding points at Lucas Oil Speedway Saturday, June 27. For complete details, see the track’s latest press release at www.lucasoilspeedway.com.

Despite his troubles at CMS, Robbie Test still holds onto the lead in the overall standings but Kaiser is closing in quick. The top two in points both run INCE chassis. Test has now started discounting his worst finishes of the year since he has now crossed the fifteen starts threshold. Kaiser and Coyne, who are second and third in points both have 13 starts with fourth-running Danny Lorton having started 14 events. Ainsworth, Bob Test, Niehoff, Schlup, Williams and Clancy round out this week’s top ten. ULMA drivers keep their fifteen best finishes at the end of the year and begin discarding finishes as they improve placements during remaining events. For complete standings, schedule of events, rules, board member contacts, and general association information visit www.ulmaracing.com.

Callaway Raceway (Track Special: $650 to win, $75 to start) Sunday rain date

Last weekend, drivers competed at Lucas Oil Speedway and Central Missouri Speedway (CMS) for the nineteenth and twentieth possible points-earning events of the season. Friday night sanctioned competition at Callaway Raceway and Butler Motor Speedway (BMS) was washed out by excessive rains. After Saturday competition concluded, two more drivers earned their second ULMA wins of the year as Evan Hubert drove to a victory at Lucas Oil Speedway with Steve Clancy leading the way at CMS.

At Lucas Oil Speedway last weekend there were 15 ULMA member drivers competing among 17 drivers present. For heat race number one, Tommy Cordray, who travels all the way from Browning in the northern part of Missouri to compete in his #5 Tom's Collision Repair MastersBilt, raced to victory lane ahead of Kevin Kaiser, Jake Williams, and John Fellers. Marshall, Missouri driver Bryon Allison took the top spot in the second heat in his John Rector Motors-sponsored #1a over fellow ULMA members Evan Hubert, Robbie Wright, and Matt Menzie. For the main event, Kaiser and Hubert brought the field under the flag stand for the initial green-flag laps. The lead duo fought hard to control the race through the opening half dozen laps but Hubert ultimately claimed the point and went on to post his first-ever late model win at the speedway, it was his second overall ULMA win of the year. Kaiser settled for second position, solidifying his quest to become the third ULMA champion, the Cole Camp driver now sits second in overall ULMA points with twelve starts under his belt. Seventh-starting Matt Menzie of Clever, Missouri moved up four positions to claim third with Allison settling for fourth; Cordray rounded out the top five finishers. Other member drivers posting top-ten finishes included Wright, Toby Ott, and Brothers Harlen and Andy Kennedy. Lucas Oil Speedway hosts another Saturday night of weekly action this weekend. For additional information visit the track's official Web site at www.lucasoilspeedway.com.

At CMS last Saturday night, there were 12 member drivers competing among the 15 drivers checked in and for the fifth week in a row, a new winner drove his car to the main-event win. Two heat races determined the line-up for the feature event with Odessa, Missouri driver Steve Clancy showing the way in his GRT for heat one ahead of Jon Binning of Warrensburg, Jeff Schlup of California, and A.L. Barbour of High Point. Kevin Coyne drove his American Made chassis #22 to victory in heat two, Robbie Test claimed third with Randy Ainsworth crossing the line in fourth. Clancy and Coyne started on the pole positions for the feature race with Clancy grabbing the early lead. A furious battle ensued at the front of the field with Clancy down low and Coyne up high nearly the entire race distance. By midway through the race, Binning powered his way to second using the high side in his All Pro Electrical GRT #65. Lap-after-lap, Binning and Coyne drove side-by-side in a classic battle for second just behind Clancy who held firm on the low side in first. Meanwhile, Robbie Test and his father Bob were having some close-quarters racing of their own also inside the top five. Fans in the stands roared with approval as the field crossed the finish line for the final time in what was a memorable main event. Clancy claimed the victory in a very popular win, which was his second ULMA victory of the year. Binning was second followed by Coyne, who held strong for a third-place run with Robbie Test edging out his father Bob as the Jefferson City drivers finished fourth and fifth. Other ULMA drivers in the top ten included Schlup seventh, Walt Imhoff in eighth, Barbour ninth and Danny Lorton tenth. CMS holds another week of competition this weekend, be sure to check out all the latest track news at www.centralmissourispeedway.net.

Racing is scheduled to return this Friday, June 19th at Callaway Raceway in Fulton, Missouri. If Friday's races are cancelled due to weather, the races will be made up on Sunday, June 21st. For additional track information log onto the track's official Web site at www.callawayraceways.com. BMS is also scheduled for action this Friday. For more information regarding the track log onto www.butlermotorspeedway.webs.com; for additional information call (816) 618-3691, on race day call (816) 738-9433. BMS is located 45 minutes south of Kansas City off of Hwy 71 in Butler, MO.

Taking a closer look at the overall standings, Robbie Test holds the lead and over the weekend became the first driver to compete in fifteen different points-earning events. ULMA drivers keep their fifteen best finishes at the end of the year and begin discarding finishes as they improve placements during remaining events. As previously mentioned, Kaiser sits securely in second with twelve starts. Coyne, also with twelve starts this year holds down third position one rung ahead of Danny Lorton with thirteen starts. Bob Test sits in fifth; the veteran driver also has accumulated thirteen starts this season. For complete standings, schedule of events, rules, board member contacts, and general association information visit www.ulmaracing.com.

Callaway Raceway (Track Special: $650 to win, $75 to start) Sunday rain date

Picture courtesy of John Lee of High Fly'N Photos, is the #40 of Kevin Kaiser of Cole Camp, MO leading #65 Jon Binning of Warrensburg, MO to victory at Central Missouri Speedway last Saturday night.

Weekly racing continued last Friday and Saturday for association member drivers competing under the United Late Model Association (ULMA) sanction banner. Central Missouri Speedway, Callaway Raceway, and Butler Motor Speedway were all in action; Lucas Oil Speedway did not run their regular weekly program due to a special event. Once the final checkered flags flew on weekend events, two drivers claimed their second ULMA wins of the year and advanced in the overall standings as a result of their efforts.

Jeff Schlup of California, MO became the second multiple ULMA feature winner this year after racing concluded last Friday evening at Callaway Raceway near Fulton, MO; Schlup also drove to victory back on May 23rd. There were 8 ULMA member drivers present among 15 late models competing. The win came in Schlup's seventh start this season. Heading into this weekend Schlup now occupies the eighth position in ULMA standings. Chasing Schlup to the finish line was Jamestown, MO driver Walt Imhoff, who scored his best-ever ULMA-sanctioned finish in second position in his Imhoff Construction, Advanced Chimney Techniques, L&S Propane, Creason Racing Engines Chevy GRT. Moberly, MO driver Danny Lorton had another consistent top-five run and ran third in the Schurbon Race Engines, TCI Automotive Gran Prix #27 GRT. Current ULMA point leader, Robbie Test of Jefferson City, MO, driving the Wineland Enterprises, Bonecutter's Body Shop, Engine Connection, INCE Chassis #1, finished fourth with Robbie Wright having a strong run to pick up his first top five ULMA finish of the year. Racing resumes this Friday, June 12th at the track; if Friday's action is foiled by Mother Nature, the race program will take place on Sunday, June 14th. Check out all the latest track news, results, and information at www.callawayraceways.com.

Two ULMA members were present at Butler Motor Speedway (BMS) last Friday night among ten competing late models. Kevin Coyne, driving his Buckner Surplus, Photo Graphics by Shelly Payne, ARI Grandview, Race Ready Custom Fab, American Made #22 scored a top-five finish in the fourth position. Dwight Niehoff from Lockwood, MO was scored tenth in his Stefan Farms, Esson Auto Parts, Willcross Hybrid Seeds, Yeoman Race Engines #9d. Niehoff, one of the youngest competitors running for ULMA points this year, has risen to seventh in the overall standings after ten starts this season. Last week marked the return to racing at BMS after a week off; track prep allowed for some great Friday-night racing last weekend. Be sure to visit the track's official Web site at www.butlermotorspeedway.webs.com. For track information call (816) 618-3691, on race day call (816) 738-9433. BMS is located just 45 minutes south of Kansas City off of Hwy 71 in Butler, MO.

Last Saturday, at Central Missouri Speedway (CMS), a total of 17 member drivers competed among the field of 21 cars on hand. Three heat races were contested to sort out the feature line-up. Cole Camp, MO driver Kevin Kaiser drove to victory by methodically taking his time and driving with patience to advance from fifth to claim victory. Kaiser, in his 2009 INCE Chassis, Yeager's Cycles, CRS Certified Repair Service of Sedalia, Durham Racing Engines, Signs by Wild Bill #40, sought out a line that worked for him in the middle lane and claimed his second ULMA victory of the year, and first at CMS, in an exciting finish with second-running Jon Binning of Warrensburg close behind. A multiple feature winner last year, Binning scored his best run of the year in his All-Pro Electrical, Bodee's Race Bodies, M&N Consultants & General Contractors, Podium Inc., GRT #65. Finishing a very strong third moving up from his ninth starting position was Odessa, MO driver Steve Clancy. Another patient driver, Clancy used timing and race experience to hold his line when he had to and move out of it when he needed to make a pass. Danny Lorton scored his second top five of the weekend in fourth with Excelsior Springs' driver Randy Ainsworth in fifth; Ainsworth has now advanced to sixth overall with ten starts this season. Kevin Coyne, Imhoff, Niehoff, Danny Monroe, and Bob Test, who battled for the win early on, rounded out the top ten. CMS holds another week of competition this Saturday night, be sure to check out all the latest track news at www.centralmissourispeedway.net.

Weekly racing competition resumes at Wheatland, Missouri's Lucas Oil Speedway this Saturday evening in all divisions. ULMA member drivers are awarded association points for their finishes at the speedway. For additional information visit the track's official Web site at www.lucasoilspeedway.com. Potential business affiliates, drivers, and fans may direct questions or concerns regarding ULMA to [email protected]. 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, board member contacts, and general racing information.

Callaway Raceway (Track Special: $650 to win, $75 to start) Sunday rain date

Bob Test Becomes Eighth Different ULMA Winner as J.D. Hubert Snares Victory Number Three for the Year!

Jefferson City, MO racing veteran Bob Test became the eighth different driver to race his way to a United Late Model Association (ULMA) sanctioned victory as a result of his win at Central Missouri Speedway in Warrensburg, MO last Saturday night. Meanwhile, at Lucas Oil Speedway, J.D. Hubert of Cross Timbers, MO took his third ULMA win of the year; Hubert is the only repeat sanctioned winner so far this season. Three of four affiliated ULMA tracks were in competition last weekend, only Butler Motor Speedway did not race.

Things got underway last Friday at Callaway Raceway in Fulton, MO with 8 ULMA members competing among 15 late model drivers present. Member drivers dominated eight of the top ten finishing positions when the final checkered flag flew. Kevin Kaiser of Cole Camp, MO came away with the best finish by a member driver for the night in second place. California, MO ace Jeff Schlup drove to a third-place finish just in front of Jefferson City's Robbie Test in fourth and Robbie Wright fifth. Bob Test, Javan Payne, and Dave Miller also finished inside the top ten. James Stafford earned the RacingJunk.com contingency certificate by finishing thirteenth. Action continues this Friday night June 5th with another night of weekly competition at the raceway. If June 5th races are postponed by weather, the race program will take place on Sunday, June 7th. Check out all the latest track news, results, and information at www.callawayraceways.com.

Racing is scheduled to resume at Butler Motor Speedway (BMS) in Butler, MO again this Friday night, June 5th. The track did not hold its normal Friday night race program last weekend. ULMA member drivers may earn sanctioned points by competing at BMS this year. Be sure to visit the track's official Web site at www.butlermotorspeedway.webs.com. For track information call (816) 618-3691, on race day call (816) 738-9433. The track is located just 45 minutes south of Kansas City off of Hwy 71 in Butler, MO.

J.D. Hubert is on a rail at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO as he took his third sanctioned victory of the year last Saturday night, Hubert's three victories leads all other drivers on the ULMA winners' list this season. J.D. and his brother Evan dominated the two heat races contested among the 17 late model drivers present, 13 ULMA members competed. In the feature event, J.D. held back fellow ULMA competitors Bryon Allison, his Brother Evan, and Kevin Kaiser inside the top five. Jake Williams, John Fellers, Matt Menzie, and Toby Ott all scored top ten finishes by the end of the race with John Fellers earning the Rod End Supply contingency certificate for his finish. The track will host a special super late model event this week; therefore, no ULMA-sanctioned points will be awarded this Saturday night; regular weekly track competition and ULMA sanctioning for participating member drivers returns on Saturday, June 13th. For more information visit the track's Web site at www.lucasoilspeedway.com.

Last Saturday at CMS, 12 member drivers competed in two heat races, in which 13 late models were competing. The first heat race featured Bob Test in a dominating win over Randy Ainsworth of Excelsior Springs, MO. For heat race number two, Danny Lorton of Moberly grabbed the lead from the beginning and never looked back; Robbie Test finished second at the line. Heat race winners Test and Lorton led the 13-car field to the stripe for the initial green flag and for several laps the pair ran side-by-side for the lead. A caution flag flew on lap six as the drivers regrouped for the restart, upon which Lorton's impressive run at the front ended as he clipped one of the infield tires, which caused damage to his left front wheel. Once the track was cleared and racing resumed, Test again paced the field. The fiercest action on the track was for second as Randy Ainsworth, Robbie Test, Steve Clancy of Odessa, MO and Kevin Coyne of Kingsville, all ran strong. As the race drew to a close, Ainsworth continued his best-ever run near the front of the field in second place. In the end, Bob Test drove to victory lane for his first-ever win at the speedway over Ainsworth in second; Test’s son, Robbie, finished third with David Barker of Kingsville, MO fourth, Clancy fifth and Coyne sixth. CMS holds another week of competition this Saturday, check out all the latest track news at www.centralmissourispeedway.net.

Questions or concerns regarding ULMA may be emailed to [email protected]. 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.

Four Different Winners Find Victory Lane in ULMA-Sanctioned Events over Memorial Day Weekend!

Larry Clawson, Jr taking the victory at Central Missouri Speedway

Weekly racing sanctioned by the United Late Model Association (ULMA) continued last weekend with all four affiliated tracks in action. J.D. Hubert became the first repeat winner of the year as David Barker, Jeff Schlup, and Larry Clawson, Jr. added their names to the winners list with their first victories of the year. The busy weekend kicked off with Friday-night racing at Butler Motor Speedway (BMS) and Callaway Raceways. Then, action continued on Saturday night with Central Missouri Speedway (CMS) and Lucas Oil Speedway.

Friday's event at Butler featured one of the closest finishes so far this year as three drivers took the battle for the win right down to the wire. David Barker and Jake Williams were victorious in the two heat races and by virtue of their wins; both drivers started on row one for the 20-lap feature race. Barker grabbed the early lead but Williams never let the leader out of his direct sight the entire race distance. The drivers all found their race rhythm just before the midpoint of the race and ultimately ran hard to the checkered flag. The race featured some great racing between Kevin Coyne, Kevin Kaiser, and Robbie Test inside the top five. Kaiser fought his way to the front in the race's late stages from his sixth starting position in a classic battle with Coyne for third with Randy Ainsworth and Robbie Test racing hard for the fifth position right until the checkered flag waved. On the white flag lap, Williams was nose-to-tail with Barker's as the pair maneuvered their way through lapped traffic. At the stripe, Williams made one last-ditch effort to overtake Barker. With dust flying and cars splitting lapped traffic, the finish had the fans on their feet! After the dust settled, Barker emerged with his first win of the year over Williams and Kaiser. Coyne maintained fourth at the line with Ainsworth and Test fifth and sixth. Danny Lorton, John Farmer, Keith Short, and Allen Perryman rounded out the top ten. Racing resumes at BMS again this Friday night. Be sure to visit the track's official Web site at www.butlermotorspeedway.webs.com. For track information call (816) 618-3691, on race day call (816) 738-9433. The track is located just 45 minutes south of Kansas City off of Hwy 71 in Butler, Missouri. BMS holds racing on Friday evenings, ULMA awards points to its member drivers competing at the track.

Friday-night races also took place at Callaway Raceway in Futlon, Missouri. Of the competitors on hand at Callaway, there were eight member drivers present among sixteen total competitors. By the end of the night, California, Missouri driver Jeff Schlup added his name to the list of new winners. Other strong ULMA finishes were posted by brothers Evan (2nd) and J.D. (4th) Hubert, from Cross Timbers, Missouri. The Hubert brothers have ventured out more this year and have ran strong no matter what track they pull into. Robbie Wright, A.L. Barbour, and Dave Miller also posted top ten finishes at Callaway last Friday. Action resumes this Friday night at the track, be sure to visit www.callawayraceways.com for additional information.

Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO held its second weekly race of the year this past Saturday. There were 14 member drivers competing among the 20 late models present. Kevin Kaiser and J.D. Hubert were among the heat race winners at Lucas on Saturday. In the feature event, J.D. Hubert became the first driver this year to win his second overall feature. Bryon Allison of Marshall, Missouri posted his best finish of the year with a nice run to third, just ahead of Kaiser and Jake Williams inside the top five. Toby Ott and Tommy Cordray also posted top ten finishes. For more information regarding the speedway, log on to the track's official Web site at www.lucasoilspeedway.com.

Central Missouri Speedway hosted 18 late models Saturday night, 14 drivers were ULMA members. It took two heat races to determine the lineup for the main event. Heat race one featured Jefferson City driver Robbie Test grabbing the win over Allen Perryman and Randy Ainsworth. The second heat race saw Larry Clawson, Jr. take the win over Jon Binning and Kevin Coyne. Robbie Test and Clawson brought the field to green at the start of the main event; however, trouble right from the start resulted in new member driver Bob Cummings being unable to finish. The field ran strong on the restart for seven laps with Robbie Test showing the way over Clawson in a fierce battle for the lead. On lap eight, Perryman's car went around in turn two to bring out the second caution period. With Clawson now the leader and after one more yellow flag condition, the drivers again found a rhythm and raced for the win. David Barker was the man on the move by using the high side to race his way from eighth to third. Coyne and Bob Test also gained positions to run inside the top five. By the end of the race, it was Clawson, Jr. who bagged his first-ever CMS win over Robbie Test, Barker, Coyne, Bob Test and defending track champion Binning. For complete results and general track information visit www.centralmissourispeedway.net.

Butler Motor Speedway up Next on Friday, May 22nd for ULMA, Plus a Full Weekend of Weekly Race Action!

A busy holiday weekend for ULMA kicks off this Friday, May 22nd at Butler Motor Speedway (BMS) in Butler, Missouri. This Friday's ULMA late model race pays $750 to win the feature event. The race will start with up to 24 competitors and pays $100 start money. Beginning this year, ULMA added BMS as a weekly points-earning track for its member drivers. For the ULMA portion of racing at BMS this weekend, participating drivers must be ULMA members to compete in the ULMA late model event. Driver membership is available on site from ULMA officials. ULMA participants will pay a $40 entry fee. All cars must pass through pre-race technical inspection. After checking in, drivers need to ask directions to the ULMA pre-tech inspection area. Information provided to ULMA by BMS states that gates will open at 6 p.m. with a drivers' meeting at 7:30 p.m. Racing will begin at 8 p.m. in the following divisions, track late models, A-mods, B-mods, Factory Stocks, and ULMA Late Models. Normal grandstand admission prices are in effect at BMS for this weekend according to communications with track promoter C.J. Chevalier. For more information about BMS be sure to visit the track's official Web site at www.butlermotorspeedway.webs.com. For track information call (816) 618-3691, on race day call (816) 738-9433. The track is located just 45 minutes south of Kansas City off of Hwy 71 in Butler, Mo.

For the first time since last season, late models returned to Warrensburg's Central Missouri Speedway (CMS). Robbie Test sailed to victory in the opening heat race over Jeff Schlup. The second heat saw J.D. Hubert, who was competing at CMS for the first time ever grab the win ahead of David Barker and Kevin Coyne. Evan Hubert did not let his brother take the lone family win as he bested Dwight Niehoff and Randy Ainsworth in the third and final heat race. For the main event, Test brought the field to green-flag racing and led the initial laps. J.D. Hubert showed his muscle by racing side-by-side with Robbie Test in a classic battle for the lead early in the race, with J.D. Hubert ultimately taking the point. It wasn't only J.D. Hubert flying the family name though as Evan also battled for position within the top three. Later in the race, Evan Hubert passed his brother J.D. for the lead by lap ten and never looked back as he scored his first-ever feature race victory. Jeff Schlup finished a strong second in a classic battle with J.D. Hubert, who crossed the finish line in third. Other strong-running ULMA member at CMS included Kevin Coyne in fifth; Dwight Niehoff in his CMS debut in sixth, Kevin Kaiser seventh, Danny Monroe eighth, Jon Binning ninth and Ainsworth tenth. A total of 25 drivers were present, 20 were ULMA member drivers. Racing resumes at CMS this Saturday, May 23rd. For complete CMS information check out www.centralmissourispeedway.net.

Last weekend Callaway Raceway in Fulton, Missouri the original Friday program was rained out; however, the races were run on Sunday the 17th. There were 15 late models on hand for the night with two heat races determining the line-up for the main event. Of the 15 drivers competing, 9 were ULMA members. Jeff Schlup of California, MO picked up a heat-race win over Kevin Kaiser and Danny Lorton and by virtue of his win, started on pole position for the feature event. Schlup led the opening four laps of the main event until being passed for the lead on lap five. Great battles among ULMA drivers ensued all throughout the field as Kevin Kaiser methodically made his way towards the front of the field. Danny Lorton, point leader Robbie Test, and Javan Payne rand extremely close for several laps. Kaiser came home with a second place finish, the best of ULMA members present. Other top ten runs were posted by Schlup in third, Payne fourth, Lorton fifth, Bob Test sixth, and Robbie Wright eighth. ULMA awards points to its member drivers competing at the track on Friday nights. Visit www.callawayraceways.com for track information. If the races are rained out on Friday the 22nd, there will be no rain out date on Sunday the 24th.

After a week off, Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO resumes weekly racing this Saturday, May 23rd; for more information about the track visit www.lucasoilspeedway.com. ULMA awards points to its member drivers competing at the track on Saturday nights.

ULMA has been informed of the following information:

FRIDAY 5/15/2009 RACES CANCELED. Rescheduled for Sunday May 17,2009. Gates open at 3PM, hot laps at 5PM, racing starts at 5:30 PM. Hope to see you here. Rain tickets will be honored. B-Mod special will be rescheduled at a later date.

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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.

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.

It's ULMA Time at 24 Raceway in Moberly … $1,000 Payday Awaits the Winner!

(Warrensburg, MO) ULMA and 24 Raceway in Moberly will try once again to complete the ULMA Spring Challenge this Saturday night, May 9th. The event was originally scheduled for mid April; however, the race was postponed by Mother Nature. Officials with the association were extremely pleased to learn the make-up date presented by 24 Raceway fit right into the ULMA schedule due to the fact there are no other ULMA points-earning events on May 9th taking place. One other exciting aspect of this event for ULMA drivers is this race is now a double-points night, drivers will be credited with two finishes for one! This should allow more drivers to make their way to the exciting 4/10-mile track. 24 Raceway is located just 3.5 miles east of US 63 on US 24. The raceway is celebrating 20-years this season by hosting "Dirt Track Racing at its Best." The track will host a car show at the track beginning at 9 A.M. Saturday, May 9th until 3 P.M.

With the help of Pepsi Americas, Columbia and Central Missouri, this event is now one of the best-ever payouts for ULMA drivers ever offered. The race pays $150 to start with non-qualifiers earning $50. Pit passes are $25 with general grandstand admission only $17! Children 12 and under are free. The weekly racing excitement featuring A-Mods, B-Mods, Sportsman, Hobby Stocks, and 4-Cylinders will also be part of the evening's events. Pit gates open at 4 p.m., hot laps begin at 6 p.m., and racing kicks off at 7 p.m. Late model drivers must comply with all ULMA competition rules and possess a 2009 ULMA membership card. ULMA pre-tech inspections begin at 4:30 and must be completed by the time hot laps roll onto the raceway. Association membership will be available on site for $50. The entry fee for ULMA competitors is $50. There will be a $150 bonus hard-charger award given to one driver at the conclusion of the race. This award is presented by SalesForce Solutions, HeartlandMotorsports.com, and Smothers Auto Sales. For more information on 24 Raceway visit the official Web site at www.24racewayinmoberly.com or call (660) 269-9300.

Callaway Raceway in Fulton, Missouri will be in action again this coming Friday, may 8th for another action-packed night of late model racing. Car counts have been extremely healthy at the track with a nice mix of ULMA and CRATE-style late models. You can find out more about Callaway Raceway at www.callawayraceways.com. This year, if the Friday night races get rained out at the raceway, races will be held on Sunday evenings.

Butler Motor Speedway (BMS) in Butler, Missouri will also return to action this weekend. ULMA member drivers may earn points at BMS this year. This weekend will be the track's second week of competition as last week's action was washed out by rain. For general rules and track information drivers and fans may visit the official BMS Web site at www.butlermotorspeedway.webs.com.

Association directors met last Thursday evening to discuss several matters concerning drivers and the state of racing. Announcements are forthcoming regarding the remainder of the year for ULMA drivers. Questions or concerns may be emailed to [email protected]. Drivers and fans please contact our business partners directly. When visiting our great sponsors please thank them for supporting local dirt-track racing, especially ULMA!

(Warrensburg, MO) Jake Williams of Lockwood, Missouri finds himself in a tie for the lead with Robbie Test of Jefferson City, Missouri on top of the championship point standings. Both Test and Williams have three starts for the year and their recent string of consistent finishes has allowed them to grab the early season lead. Last year, Williams raced his way to a solid eighth-place run in the final standings. Robbie Test is the leading rookie of the year just ahead of Bob Test and Dwight Niehoff, who sit third and fourth in the standings. Jeff Schlup rounds out the top five heading into this week's action.

All four ULMA points-awarding tracks ran their programs last weekend, the first time this year all tracks were running. There were several strong runs posted by ULMA members. Steven Clancy and J.D. Hubert were both victorious and became the first official ULMA feature winners of the year; Clancy at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri and Hubert in Wheatland, Missouri.

Kevin Coyne of Kingsville, Missouri ran a strong second at Butler Motor Speedway (BMS) in Butler, Missouri during the first-ever ULMA-sanctioned event at the track. Coyne also finished third at Valley Speedway and now finds himself well inside the top ten rankings in sixth position. Other top ten runs at BMS included Chad Frewaldt 6th, Randy Ainsworth 7th, Jake Williams 8th, and Dwight Niehoff 10th. Six of the fourteen cars present at BMS were ULMA members.

Callaway Raceway in Fulton, Missouri saw a triple threat of ULMA drivers finishing in the top five; these drivers included Schlup in 2nd, Robbie Test 3rd, and Bob Test 4th. After running strong early on in the main event, the 'Missouri Missile' Danny Lorton rebounded for a 7th-place finish. A.L. Barbour also posted a top ten run in 8th position, Robbie Wright finished the night off in 11th place with Blake David in 15th. Eight of the twenty-three drivers in attendance were ULMA members.

Eight late models made their way to Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri. Steven Clancy grabbed an early season victory at the paperclip-shaped track after the track's third attempt at getting its season underway. Allen Perryman of Belton, Missouri posted one of his best runs ever in ULMA competition by coming home with a solid 2nd place finish. As previously mentioned, Coyne was 3rd with Ainsworth coming home 5th. Frewaldt was not able to start the main event. Five of the eight cars present were ULMA members.

At Wheatland, Missouri it was J.D. Hubert driving to victory ahead of Evan Hubert. Toby Ott posted an outstanding run to 3rd, the best finish for Ott in limited ULMA appearances. Former track champion Kevin Kaiser wound up 4th just ahead of current standings co-leader Jake Williams in 5th. There were 16 ULMA members present at the track, which was in its first week of competition. Beginning this weekend, Lucas Oil Speedway is opening up its rules to another series of late models and will no longer be a ULMA-only sanctioned track.

ULMA board members will meet Thursday evening to discuss the current state of racing for the association and to make some key decisions regarding sponsorship, additional ULMA-sanctioned tracks, and special events. Drivers may voice their concern to any of the board members by contacting them via information posted on the official ULMA Web site, which is located at www.ulmaracing.com.

This weekend, all four tracks will again be in competition. Check out the Friday-night affiliated tracks at www.callawayraceways.com and www.butlermotorspeedway.webs.com. Saturday tracks include www.valleyspeedway.com; and www.lucasoilspeedway.com. In less than two weeks, the first ULMA special event of the year is scheduled at 24 Raceway in Moberly, Missouri. This event takes place on Saturday, May 9th, a date specially picked for when there are no other ULMA sanctioned points-earning races scheduled. The race will be a points-awarding event for participating drivers. The winner will go home with $1,000 and main-event starters go away with at least $150. All non-qualifiers will go home with $50. The Web site for 24 Raceway is www.24racewayinmoberly.com.

Saturday, May 9^th 24 Raceway in Moberly, MO, $1,000-to-win Special (No other ULMA events scheduled)!

2009 ULMA Points-Earning Season Now Underway … 24 Raceway Event at Moberly Rescheduled!

Last weekend was full of weather-related issues for ULMA drivers as the third-year association began its 2009 season with a competitive night of sanctioned action at Callaway Raceway in Fulton, Missouri. Unfortunately, the rains came in after Friday night and for the second year in a row, the ULMA Spring Challenge event scheduled for last Saturday at 24 Raceway in Moberly was again won by Mother Nature. However, there is good news on the horizon; 24 Raceway and ULMA have agreed to reschedule the event for Saturday, May 9th with the exact same details as previously announced. The event will pay $1,000 to win and $150 to start. Look for more press information leading up to the event weekend. There are no other ULMA-sanctioned events on the May 9th date.

After week one, a brief look at the early standings finds multiple-time ULMA feature winner Jeff Schlup of California, Missouri sitting atop the leader board with a slim lead over long-time racer Danny 'the Missile' Lorton from Moberly. Bob Test, Jake Williams, Robbie Test, Dwight Niehoff, and Blake David follow closely behind the leaders based on their performances at Callaway raceway. Action resumes this Friday at Callaway, check out the track's Web site at www.callawayraceways.com.

Butler Motor Speedway (BMS) in Butler, Missouri kicks off its season this Friday night. Member drivers will earn championship points at BMS this year, the first time BMS and ULMA have teamed up. ULMA membership is required to earn ULMA points; however, late model competitors at BMS are not required to be ULMA members. For track-specific registration and late model rules, be sure to visit the BMS Web site at www.butlermotorspeedway.webs.com. New members may sign up for membership by contacting association officials present at the track this Friday evening.

Lucas Oil Speedway hosts its first weekly racing event this Saturday night, April 25th. Competing drivers in the late model division at Lucas Oil Speedway are required to join ULMA for the 2009 season. This is the third consecutive year that ULMA cars have been so warmly welcomed by the professional staff of Lucas Oil Speedway. Officials will also be on hand at the track to field questions and to register drivers. Complete track information is easily accessible at www.lucasoilspeedway.com.

Rounding out an action-packed weekend of points-earning events and racing action is Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri, which is billing its early season racing as the Spirit of Spring Series. Association President, Kevin Coyne is scheduled to compete and conduct ULMA business this weekend. Registration is available on spot for ULMA. Drivers will want to ensure their cars are compliant with the speedway's muffler rules. Valley Speedway is the sole ULMA-sanctioned track in the Greater Kansas City Metro area. The track's Web site is www.valleyspeedway.com.

The member-operated association is doing its part in keeping weekly late model racing alive throughout Missouri race facilities. Additional business partners are needed for the 2009 season and may contact any of the board of director members using information on the ULMA Web site at www.ulmaracing.com or talking with an official at any of the tracks.

E-mail ULMA at [email protected]. Drivers and fans please contact our business partners directly. When visiting our great sponsors please thank them for supporting local dirt-track racing, especially ULMA!

Saturday, May 9^th 24 Raceway in Moberly, MO (No other ULMA events scheduled)!

ULMA $1,000-To-Win 'Spring Challenge' April 18th at 24 Raceway in Moberly, MO!

In just over two weeks, on Saturday, April 18th, engines roar to life for the $1,000-to-win 'Spring Challenge' ULMA feature event presented by Pepsi Americas, Columbia and Central Missouri at 24 Raceway in Moberly, Missouri. The track, located 3.5 miles east of US 63 on US 24, is celebrating its 20-year anniversary this season by hosting "Dirt Track Racing at its Best." The speedway itself is a high banked, 4/10th mile clay oval dirt track and this will mark the first appearance by ULMA cars after last year's race was foiled by Mother Nature. The race pays $150 to start with non-qualifiers earning $50. Pit passes are $25 with general grandstand admission just $17, children 12 and under admitted free. The weekly racing excitement featuring A-Mods, B-Mods, Sportsman, Hobby Stocks, and 4-Cylinders are also part of the evening's events. Pit gates open at 4 p.m., hot laps begin at 6 p.m. with races starting at 7 p.m. Late model drivers must comply with all ULMA competition rules and possess a 2009 ULMA membership card, which will be available on-site for $50. The entry fee for ULMA competitors is $50. For more information on 24 Raceway visit the official Web site at www.24racewayinmoberly.com or call (660) 269-9300.

Although the Moberly event is the first ULMA special race of the year, Callaway Raceway in Fulton, Missouri actually gets the ULMA season underway next Friday night, April 10th. Callaway Raceway will host the first two ULMA points-earning events of the season and will play host to 23 nights of competition in all during the 2009 race season. In addition, the track recently announced if the regular Friday night program rains out, races will be contested on Sundays, with the exception of next Easter weekend. Complete schedule and detailed information for Callaway Raceway is located at www.callawayraceways.com.

ULMA officials proudly announce the addition of another contingency sponsor for this year's championship battle. Flag2Flag.com and owner Brian Pokorny will provide various special contingency prizes such as a High Definition (HD) Race Cam System, Flag2Flag classified specialty credits, and placement credits to drivers finishing inside the top ten of the final point standings. For complete information regarding the addition of this new contingency business partner and the Race Cam System check out www.flag2flag.com.

Another first for ULMA this year is the participation in the All Missouri Points system, which is managed by Jeff Broeg. This system is just for fun and competition. ULMA drivers will earn points with similar cars such as the CRATE, spec, and limited late model divisions. Points may be tracked at www.positivelyracing.com.

Last year's top 24 in the final point standings automatically return to the 2009 season as paid members as a reward for finishing in the top tier of last year's standings. All other drivers will need to send their annual membership fee of $50 to ULMA, P.O. Box 794, Moberly, MO, 65270 or pay for their 2009 membership on site at special events. Official membership forms are available on-site at ULMA affiliated tracks or by downloading and sending the form in from www.ulmaracing.com.

In addition to weekly racing action at Callaway Raceway, ULMA drivers may earn championship points on Friday nights at Butler Motor Speedway (BMS) in Butler, Missouri. The speedway's Web site is www.butlermotorspeedway.webs.com. Lucas Oil Speedway returns for a third year with ULMA. The "Diamond of Dirt Tracks" located in Wheatland, Missouri, runs on Saturday nights and is found on the Web at www.lucasoilspeedway.com. Late model drivers in the Kansas City Metro can earn points at Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, Missouri on Saturday nights throughout the season. Valley Speedway's Web site lists all the details at www.valleyspeedway.com. All total there are 74 points-earning opportunities scheduled this season. The final point standings are based on the 15 best finishes of the year for drivers.

In addition to weekly races, ULMA drivers will also take part in special events throughout the year. Central Missouri Speedway (CMS) in Warrensburg, Missouri will host ULMA late models on three occasions this season with appearances scheduled during the Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day holiday weekends. ULMA is looking to partner with businesses for the CMS events, association, and other special events; interested parties should call Sam Stoecklin, ULMA board member and CMS track announcer, at (660) 909-1083. Advertising opportunities for the CMS events are available. CMS is found on the web at www.centralmissourispeedway.net.

E-mail ULMA at [email protected]. Drivers and fans please contact our business partners directly and when visiting our great sponsors please thank them for supporting local dirt-track racing, especially the ULMA!

Saturday April 18^th24 Raceway, Moberly Mo, Spring Challenge $1000 to win, $150 to start

Saturday, April 25^thLucas Oil Speedway (weekly race)/Valley Speedway (weekly race)

Saturday, May 2^ndLucas Oil Speedway (weekly race)/Valley Speedway (weekly race)

ULMA Weekly Racing is Alive and Well in 2009 with Over 70 Points-Earning Events Scheduled!

There is a great classic rock song by the rock band Styx containing the following lyric, "The stage is set the band starts playing, suddenly your heart is pounding" (DeYoung, 1977). Although rock and roll and dirt late model racing may be comparatively miles apart, this lyric could easily be used to describe what is in store for drivers and fans for the 2009 United Late Model Association (ULMA) race season. The stage is now set and between the four affiliated tracks and a handful of special events, drivers will have over 75 different opportunities to earn points towards the ULMA's third heart-pounding championship points battle.

Each affiliated ULMA track has now released its schedule and the first points-earning opportunity for drivers will officially take place on Friday, April 10th at Callaway Raceways, which is located in Central Missouri near Fulton. There are a total of twenty-three Friday night races scheduled at Callaway this year. For the first time ever, the track has announced if Mother Nature spoils the regularly scheduled Friday night fun, make-up races will take place on Sunday afternoons, Easter Sunday being the exception. Drivers can get a hard start on the competition by participating in the track's practice session on Saturday, April 4th (rain date April 5th). For more information visit the track's official Web site at www.callawayraceways.com.

Butler Motor Speedway (BMS) in Butler, Missouri will provide ULMA members racing in the South-East portion of the state along the Highway 71 corridor. There are twenty-one Friday nights on the BMS race schedule with the first weekly program getting underway on Friday, April 24th. On Friday, May 22nd, ULMA competitors will participate in a ULMA special event at the track with a $750-to-win, $100-to-start feature race. BMS has a test and tune session scheduled for Saturday, April 18th from 12:30 until 4:00 in the afternoon. For more information visit the track's official Web site at www.butlermotorspeedway.webs.com.

Weekly late model racing returns to Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri for the third consecutive year beginning on Saturday, April 25th. All competitors competing in the late model division are required to be ULMA members and must fully comply with the association's rules while competing at the track. There are twelve weekly race events scheduled this year at the speedway and one additional points-earning opportunity for ULMA drivers will take place when ULMA supports the United States Modified Touring series, which will make an appearance at the track on Saturday, June 27th. A test and tune session is scheduled at the track for Saturday, April 4th from noon to dusk. Additional information for Lucas Oil Speedway may be found at www.lucasoilspeedway.com.

Greater Kansas City-area late model drivers will have Valley Speedway in located in Grain Valley, Missouri on Saturday nights to earn association points for the chase for the 2009 championship. There are fifteen nights on the track's schedule in which ULMA competitors will take part. It is important to note that mufflers are mandatory at Valley Speedway. Several test and tune events are scheduled beginning in early March. For detailed information regarding the test sessions and scheduled ULMA appearances visit www.valleyspeedway.com. ULMA and Valley Speedway are looking for business partners for the coming season. Interested business establishments are urged to contact ULMA or Valley Speedway for additional information through the association and track Web sites.

In addition to the aforementioned weekly races, ULMA drivers will also take part in special events throughout the year. The first special event takes place at the exciting 24 Raceway in Moberly, Missouri on Saturday, April 18th. The ULMA Spring Challenge feature event will pay $1,000 to the winner and at least $150 to the 24 drivers starting the race. ULMA officials are extremely excited about this event and looking forward to the first-ever ULMA late model race at the ultra-fast track. Detailed information regarding the track is located at www.24racewayinmoberly.com. Central Missouri Speedway (CMS) in Warrensburg, Missouri will host ULMA late models on three occasions this season with appearances scheduled during the Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day holiday weekends. ULMA is looking to partner with businesses for the CMS events, interested parties should call Sam Stoecklin, ULMA board member and CMS track announcer, at (660) 909-1083. Advertising opportunities for the CMS events are available. CMS is found on the web at www.centralmissourispeedway.net.

Additional contingency sponsors have recently continued their affiliation or newly joined the ULMA team for the approaching season. GFR Racing Collectibles and ULMA recently finalized details for association merchandise available for purchase on the GFR Web site at www.gfrracing.com. The link to GFR Racing Collectibles is conveniently located on the ULMA's Web site at www.ulmaracing.com. Fast Shafts returns as a contingency sponsor and will award one 2" Moly late model drive shaft and one 2" Moly steel late model drive shaft through the association's end-of-year point's fund. Check out Fast Shafts online by pointing your browser to www.fastshafts.com. Drivers are reminded that new ULMA contingency sponsor, Bulldog Racing Engines, is available in Kingsville, Missouri for pre-season dyno testing. Interested drivers can contact Michael Brown at (816) 720-3734 to schedule testing sessions.

ULMA officials would like to urge drivers to take part in local pre-season racecar shows and displays held in their local area. One of the largest pre-season car shows takes place on Saturday, April 4th across from the Sedalia Municipal Building from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in Sedalia, Missouri. The event features a silent auction and trophies will go to the top voted cars on display. Interested participants may contact event organizers Bob or Maybelle Hiller at (660) 826-9166 or by emailing them at [email protected]. This is the 19th year the Hiller's have organized this event, which benefits the D.A.R.E. organization.

E-mail ULMA at [email protected]. Drivers and fans alike are urged to contact our business partners directly. When visiting our great sponsors please thank them for supporting local dirt-track racing and especially ULMA

DeYoung, D. (1977). The Grand Illusion [Recorded by Styx]. On The Grand Illusion [CD], Chicago: A&M. (July 7, 1977)

ULMA 2009 SCHEDULE
***Schedule subject to change***
(Schedule includes weekly & Special Races)

More dates to be added soon!

Friday April 10th
Callaway Raceway (weekly race, points start)

Friday April 17th
Callaway Raceway (weekly race) Sunday rain date

Saturday April 18th
24 Raceway, Moberly Mo
ULMA Spring Challenge $1000 to win, $150 to start

Friday, April 24th
Callaway Raceway (weekly race) Sunday rain date

Saturday, April 25th
Lucas Oil Speedway (weekly race)

Friday, May 1st
Callaway Raceway (weekly race) Sunday rain date

Saturday, May 2nd
Lucas Oil Speedway (weekly race)

Friday, May 8th
Callaway Raceway (weekly race) Sunday rain date

Friday, May 15th
Callaway Raceway (weekly race) Sunday rain date

Friday, May 22nd
Callaway Raceway (weekly race) Sunday rain date

Saturday, May 23rd
Lucas Oil Speedway (weekly race)
Central Missouri Speedway

Friday, May 29th
Callaway Raceway (weekly race) Sunday rain date

Saturday, May 30th
Lucas Oil Speedway (weekly race)

Friday, June 5th
Callaway Raceway (weekly race) Sunday rain date

Friday, June 12th
Callaway Raceway (weekly race) Sunday rain date

Saturday, June 13th
Lucas Oil Speedway (weekly race)

Friday, June 19th
Callaway Raceway (weekly race) Sunday rain date

Saturday, June 20th
Lucas Oil Speedway (weekly race)

Friday, June 26th
Callaway Raceway (weekly race) Sunday rain date

Saturday, June 27th
Lucas Oil Speedway (USMTS & ULMA)

Friday, July 3rd
Callaway Raceway (weekly race) Sunday rain date

Saturday, July 4th
Central Missouri Speedway

Friday, July 10th
Callaway Raceway (weekly race) Sunday rain date

Saturday, July 11th
Lucas Oil Speedway (weekly race)

Friday, July 17th
Callaway Raceway (weekly race) Sunday rain date

Friday, July 24th
Callaway Raceway (weekly race) Sunday rain date

Friday, July 31st
Callaway Raceway (weekly race) Sunday rain date

Saturday, Aug 1st
Lucas Oil Speedway (weekly race)

Friday, August 7th
Callaway Raceway (weekly race) Sunday rain date

Saturday, Aug 8th
Lucas Oil Speedway (weekly race)

Friday, August 14th
Callaway Raceway (weekly race) Sunday rain date

Saturday, Aug 15th
Lucas Oil Speedway (weekly race)

Friday, August 21st
Callaway Raceway (weekly race) Sunday rain date

Friday, August 28th
Callaway Raceway (weekly race) Sunday rain date

Saturday, Aug 29th
Lucas Oil Speedway (weekly race)

Friday, Sept 4th
Callaway Raceway (weekly race) Sunday rain date
Central Missouri Speedway: Special $1000 to win

Saturday, Sept 5th
Lucas Oil Speedway (weekly race, track points end)

Friday, Sept 11th
Callaway Raceway (weekly race) Sunday rain date (tentative date)

ULMA Confirms 2009 Weekly Sanctioned Tracks, Announces Bulldog Racing Engines as Sponsor, and Readies for Special Event Appearances!

Off-season planning is in full force for many local racing venues and organizations and the United Late Model Association (ULMA) is no exception. Officials have been diligently securing race events for the 2009 race season, which is shaping up to be a promising third year for the association. So far, there are 70 possible points-earning races scheduled for the coming season spread out at six different tracks from April through September. Weekly Friday-night tracks for this year include Callaway Raceway in Fulton, MO and Butler Motor Speedway in Butler, MO. Saturday-night tracks will be Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, MO and Valley Speedway in Grain Valley, MO. 24 Raceway in Moberly, MO will host the first special event of the year for ULMA on Saturday, April 18th. Although Central Missouri Speedway (CMS) in Warrensburg, MO is not on the weekly slate this year ULMA is proud to have three scheduled appearances at the track during the big three summer holiday weekend. Officials are still negotiating additional events for the coming year. Drivers will earn association points by keeping their 15 best finishes of the year at ULMA points-awarding races.

Lucas Oil Speedway returns for a third year with ULMA and has 12 nights of weekly racing scheduled for ULMA drivers. Valley Speedway has informed ULMA that at least 15 weekly events are scheduled at the track this year on Saturday nights. Callaway Raceway returns as a ULMA points-earning track in 2009 with what is expected to be near 20 nights of Friday night racing. New to ULMA weekly racing this year will be Butler Motor Speedway along the 71 Hwy corridor in Butler, Missouri. There are expected to be approximately 20 weekly nights at Butler Motor Speedway throughout the '09 campaign. The association's affiliation with both Butler and Callaway will be under mixed rules for late models. ULMA member drivers participating in weekly races at these tracks will be awarded points for competing in their ULMA-legal cars. Both Valley Speedway and Lucas Oil Speedway are solely ULMA rules tracks. Drivers participating in weekly events at Lucas Oil Speedway, Callaway Raceway, and Butler Motor Speedway will race for weekly payout as determined by each respective track. An announcement regarding the Valley Speedway payout will be released in the coming weeks. ULMA special-event payouts are unique to each scheduled event and will be announced in advance of each race.

Recently, the association released some exciting changes for 2009 and is pleased to announce that both 602 and 604 CRATE late models will receive a weight break during ULMA-sanctioned events. "CRATE model" drivers may earn points towards the end-of-season points fund as long as they pay the standard $50 membership fee prior to competing at a sanctioned event and comply with the competition rules. For specific rules regarding CRATE late models running ULMA events or to contact an association board member with questions, visit the official ULMA Web site at www.ulmaracing.com. Several officials will be on hand at the annual Bodee's Race Auction in Sedalia, MO on January 24/25, the largest racer's auction in Missouri. The Moberly flyer and yearly schedules will be available at the auction at the collocated booth for Photographs by Shelly Payne and ULMA.

ULMA is pleased to announce a new business partner for the 2009 race season. Bulldog Racing Engines (BRE), headquartered out of Kingsville, MO, officially joins ULMA as a contingency partner and will provide the fourth-place finisher in the final ULMA standings with an engine dyno session valued at $450. The business has been around since 2001 and specializes in racing engines. Owner Michael Brown, an experienced local champion sprint-car driver, and ULMA President Kevin Coyne, are both excited about this new partnership and look forward to building a lasting relationship beneficial to weekly late model racing. For more information on race engines or specific dyno questions call Michael Brown at (816) 720-3734.

Now in its third year of sanctioning both weekly and special-event races, ULMA remains focused on keeping late model racing in the racing spotlight. Known as the easy to work with race association, ULMA is watching the current economic situation and proactively adjusting its way of doing business. Prospective owners and promoters looking for affordably priced late model racing events may contact a board member as listed on the official Web site or stop to chat with us at Bodee's auction. ULMA provides all the excitement of wheel-to-wheel, full-bodied late model racing with talented drivers at a by-comparison affordable purse. Racing business tactics must focus on ways to benefit both racers and track management and ULMA is committed to this thought process. By working with and not against other series and track promoters, ULMA is focusing on the benefit and progression of dirt-track racing. The association does not charge its affiliated tracks a sanctioning fee and is proud of its reputation of working in close quarters with owners and promoters.

Potential sponsors are needed for the upcoming season. Official Sponsors: Imhoff Construction. Contingency Sponsors: Wineland Enterprises, Bulldog Racing Engines, RacingJunk.com, Bodee's Race Bodies, and Kenny Johnson’s Race Replicas. Affiliate Sponsors: Photography by Shelly Payne, and Ken Dake Attorney at Law.

For more information on the United Late Model Association log onto www.ulmaracing.com, where you will find everything from special event information to rules and registration documents. E-mail ULMA at [email protected]. When visiting our great sponsors please thank them for supporting local dirt-track racing!

Schedule Teaser With respect to our affiliated tracks who have not yet released their schedules, we will wait until they release THEIR schedules before we post OUR full schedule. So far there are 70 possible points-earning events scheduled. Lucas Oil Speedway has their schedule posted at www.lucasoilspeedway.com.

ULMA Readies for Third Year of Competition at Weekly and Special Racing Events!

As 2008 draws to a close, ULMA would like to wish the entire racing family good tidings and cheer for the year ahead. We look forward to seeing everyone safely return in 2009 for another great year of racing. Speaking of the fast-approaching New Year, ULMA officials are working on both weekly and special race dates for next year's schedule. Drivers will again utilize their fifteen best finishes throughout the competition season to determine their overall placement in the final point standings. The past two seasons final standings went down to the wire using this format and 2009 is sure to be the same when everything concludes next fall.

Things get under way in April with ULMA's first-ever visit to the super fast 24 Raceway in Moberly, Missouri, for the ULMA Spring Challenge. Hopefully Mother Nature will be a little nicer than last year when wet weather forced the cancellation of ULMA's debut at the track. This special event takes place on Saturday, April 18th and features a $1,000 paycheck for the winner and at least $150 for drivers starting the main event.

Racing under the ULMA banner returns to the "Diamond of Dirt Tracks," Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri, next year on Saturday nights. The speedway kicks off its regular race series on Saturday, April 25th with the first of 12 scheduled weekly race appearances for the competing classes. General Track Manager Randy Bowman recently stated, "We are excited once again to offer what has been called some of the best weekly racin' in the nation not to mention some awesome specials." Among the special events scheduled at the track is an appearance by the United States Modified Touring Series (USMTS). The USMTS appearance falls on Saturday, June 27th with ULMA Late Models in support! This is going to be a great night of high-speed action featuring two of the most popular racing divisions in the area competing on the same night. Stay tuned to the Lucas Oil Speedway Website for continuing updates on the 2009 race season by logging onto www.lucasoilspeedway.com.

Although Warrensburg's Central Missouri Speedway (CMS) will not open its gates on a weekly basis in 2009, there are three race dates planned at the venue scheduled around the main summer holidays. ULMA late models will take part in all three race dates with one date in September paying $1,000 to the winner. Race dates for ULMA points-warding races at CMS include Saturday, May 23rd; Saturday, July 4th; and Friday, September 4th respectively. Check out more information on CMS at www.centralmissourispeedway.net.

Recently, ULMA proudly announced its affiliation with Hoosier Tire™ Midwest. For the 2009 season, ULMA drivers can fulfill all their tire needs at ULMA special events and benefit their own points fund in the process as profits from the sales of tires are added to the series end-of-year payout. The 2009 Hoosier Tire™ price list is expected in January. Drivers may pass on all their pre-season tire needs to ULMA Board Member Danny Lorton at [email protected].

Now in its third year of sanctioning both weekly and special event races, ULMA remains focused on keeping late model racing at the forefront of the racing community. Known as the easy to work with race association, ULMA boasts of some rarely seen actions such as working closely with other series and types of late model drivers by including them in the ULMA competition rules. Both 602 and 604 Crate Engine Late Models are welcome to race at ULMA events. The revised and improved ULMA rules will be made available early January.

In times of economic uncertainty, racing business tactics must focus on ways to benefit both racers and track management. By working with, and not against other series and track promoters, ULMA can focus on the benefit of racing in general. The association does not charge any of its affiliated tracks with a sanctioning fee, a rarity in the racing community. The association is proud of its reputation of working hand-in-hand with owners and promoters wishing to schedule affordable late model racing at their facilities. For 2009, ULMA is teaming with Callaway Raceway in Fulton, Missouri and Butler Motor Speedway in Butler, Missouri for the benefit of late model drivers and fans as well as the tracks themselves. Although these two tracks do not require their members to be ULMA members or run the ULMA rules exclusively, the association will award championship points to its member drivers competing at these two facilities in their ULMA-legal cars. There is great enough distance between the two Friday night tracks and there will not be a negative impact on car counts at either track. "This will save our drivers a lot of unnecessary travel and will help cut down on related costs as the season unfolds," said association President Kevin Coyne. ULMA officials will be available at Bodee's Race Auction on Saturday, January 24th and Sunday, January 25th to answer any questions or concerns regarding the association, look for the ULMA banner.

ULMA Business Partners: Imhoff Construction, IMPACT Racing, Wineland Enterprises, Mike Crump Racing & Supply, J&T Racing Supply, Monroe’s Signs & Graphics, Bodee’s Race Bodies, Rod End Supply, Kenny Johnson’s Race Replicas, Photography by Shelly Payne. Interested with partnering with ULMA in 2009? Simply email us at [email protected] or visit our official Web site for more contact and association information at www.ulmaracing.com.

Association points awarded on all nights listed. Callaway Raceway and Butler Motor Speedway have not released their weekly race schedules as of this writing. Their weekly race programs will run on Friday nights throughout the year and ULMA points will be awarded to ULMA members competing at these tracks. Callaway Raceway's season begins Friday, April 10th.

Official Final Top Fifteen 2009 ULMA Points Standings
POS	CAR #	NAME	POINTS	Starts
1st	40	Kevin Kaiser	1474	30
2nd	21	Jeff Schlup	1472	18
3rd	65	Jon Binning	1430	19
4th	1	Robbie Test (R)	1426	35
5th	57A	Randy Ainsworth	1410	29
6th	22	Kevin Coyne	1402	24
7th	27T	Bob Test (R)	1398	33
8th	12C	Steve Clancy	1386	19
9th	27	Danny Lorton	1384	31
10th	9D	Dwight Niehoff (R)	1340	28
11th	3P	Allen Perryman	1238	17
12th	69	Walt Imhoff	1219	15
13th	75	A.L. Barbour	1212	21
14th	5	Tommy Cordray	1168	14
15th	98	James Stafford (R)	1112	15

POS	CAR #	NAME	POINTS	Starts
1st	40	Kevin Kaiser	1474	29
2nd	21	Jeff Schlup	1460	17
3rd	1	Robbie Test (R)	1426	33
4th	65	Jon Binning	1418	18
5th	57A	Randy Ainsworth	1408	28
6th	22	Kevin Coyne	1402	23
7th	27T	Bob Test (R)	1390	31
8th	27	Danny Lorton	1382	29
9th	12C	Steve Clancy	1362	18
10th	9D	Dwight Niehoff (R)	1324	27
11th	3P	Allen Perryman	1238	16
12th	69	Walt Imhoff	1219	15
13th	75	A.L. Barbour	1212	19
14th	98	James Stafford (R)	1112	15
15th	5	Tommy Cordray	1102	13

POS	CAR #	NAME	POINTS	Starts
1st	40	Kevin Kaiser	1474	28
2nd	21	Jeff Schlup	1460	17
3rd	1	Robbie Test (R)	1426	32
4th	57A	Randy Ainsworth	1408	27
5th	22	Kevin Coyne	1402	22
6th	65	Jon Binning	1402	17
7th	27T	Bob Test (R)	1390	30
8th	27	Danny Lorton	1382	29
9th	12C	Steve Clancy	1336	17
10th	9D	Dwight Niehoff (R)	1324	26
11th	75	A.L. Barbour	1212	19
12th	3P	Allen Perryman	1171	15
13th	69	Walt Imhoff	1135	14
14th	72W	Jake Williams	1076	12
15th	98	James Stafford (R)	1042	14

POS	CAR #	NAME	POINTS	Starts
1st	40	Kevin Kaiser	1470	26
2nd	21	Jeff Schlup	1454	16
3rd	1	Robbie Test (R)	1426	30
4th	57A	Randy Ainsworth	1408	25
5th	22	Kevin Coyne	1402	21
6th	27	Danny Lorton	1382	27
7th	65	Jon Binning	1374	15
8th	27T	Bob Test (R)	1372	28
9th	9D	Dwight Niehoff (R)	1314	25
10th	12C	Steve Clancy	1267	16
11th	75	A.L. Barbour	1212	18
12th	3P	Allen Perryman	1109	14
13th	72W	Jake Williams	1076	12
14th	69	Walt Imhoff	1047	13
15th	9E	Evan Hubert (R)	1038	11

POS	CAR #	NAME	POINTS	Starts
1st	40	Kevin Kaiser	1470	25
2nd	21	Jeff Schlup	1454	16
3rd	1	Robbie Test (R)	1426	29
4th	57A	Randy Ainsworth	1408	24
5th	22	Kevin Coyne	1392	20
6th	27	Danny Lorton	1382	26
7th	27T	Bob Test (R)	1372	27
8th	9D	Dwight Niehoff (R)	1300	24
9th	65	Jon Binning	1282	14
10th	12C	Steve Clancy	1267	15
11th	75	A.L. Barbour	1200	17
12th	72W	Jake Williams	1076	12
13th	69	Walt Imhoff	1047	13
14th	9E	Evan Hubert (R)	1038	11
15th	25P	Javan Payne	1028	12

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Central Missouri Speedway: Track Special $1,500 to win

Central Missouri Speedway: Track Special $1,500 to win

Central Missouri Speedway: Track Special $1,500 to win

POS Bottom of Form	CAR #	NAME	POINTS	Starts
1st	40	Kevin Kaiser	1466	24
2nd	1	Robbie Test (R)	1420	28
3rd	21	Jeff Schlup	1418	16
4th	57A	Randy Ainsworth	1408	23
5th	22	Kevin Coyne	1392	20
6th	27	Danny Lorton	1378	25
7th	27T	Bob Test (R)	1372	26
8th	9D	Dwight Niehoff (R)	1290	23
9th	12C	Steve Clancy	1267	15
10th	75	A.L. Barbour	1200	17
11th	65	Jon Binning	1186	13
12th	72W	Jake Williams	1076	12
13th	9E	Evan Hubert (R)	1038	11
14th	3P	Allen Perryman	1027	13
15th	7J	J.D. Hubert	1022	11

1st	40	Kevin Kaiser	1456	22
2nd	1	Robbie Test (R)	1420	27
3rd	21	Jeff Schlup	1418	15
4th	57A	Randy Ainsworth	1402	22
5th	22	Kevin Coyne	1390	19
6th	27	Danny Lorton	1374	23
7th	27T	Bob Test (R)	1372	25
8th	9D	Dwight Niehoff (R)	1260	21
9th	75	A.L. Barbour	1192	16
10th	12C	Steve Clancy	1169	14
11th	65	Jon Binning	1086	12
12th	72W	Jake Williams	1076	12
13th	3P	Allen Perryman	1027	13
14th	25P	Javan Payne	940	11
15th	25	Robbie Wright	896	11

Pos		CAR #		Driver Name		POINTS		STARTS
	1st		40		Kevin Kaiser		1434		18
	2nd		1		Robbie Test (R)		1416		23
	3rd		22		Kevin Coyne		1390		17
	4th		27		Danny Lorton		1362		19
	5th		57A		Randy Ainsworth		1356		18
	6th		27T		Bob Test (R)		1334		21
	7th		21		Jeff Schlup		1220		13
	8th		75		A.L. Barbour		1180		15
	9th		9D		Dwight Niehoff (R)		1139		17
	10th		72W		Jake Williams		1076		12
	11th		12C		Steve Clancy		1048		12
	12th		65		Jon Binning		908		10
	13th		3P		Allen Perryman		859		11
	14th		25		Robbie Wright		838		10
	15th		69		Walt Imhoff		793		10

Pos	CAR #	Driver Name	POINTS	STARTS
1st	40	Kevin Kaiser	1426	15
2nd	1	Robbie Test (R)	1398	19
3rd	27	Danny Lorton	1344	17
4th	57A	Randy Ainsworth	1312	15
5th	22	Kevin Coyne	1311	15
6th	27T	Bob Test (R)	1260	17
7th	21	Jeff Schlup	1022	11
8th	9D	Dwight Niehoff (R)	998	14
9th	72W	Jake Williams	892	10
10th	75	A.L. Barbour	878	11
11th	12C	Steve Clancy	858	10
12th	88B	David Barker	750	9
13th	3P	Allen Perryman	695	9
14th	25	Robbie Wright	676	8
15th	65	Jon Binning	646	7
16th	69	Walt Imhoff	633	8
17th	1A	Bryon Allison	624	7
18th	8	Dave Miller	610	8
19th	98	James Stafford (R)	606	8
20th	9E	Evan Hubert (R)	552	6

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

April	Day	Event	Location
10	Fri	1st ULMA Weekly Racing	Callaway Raceway
18	Sat	ULMA Late Model Special	24 Raceway in Moberly
24	Fri	1st ULMA Weekly Racing	Butler Motor Speedway
25	Sat	1st ULMA Weekly Racing	Lucas Oil Speedway
25	Sat	1st ULMA Weekly Racing	Valley Speedway

May
22	Fri	ULMA Special Event	Butler Motor Speedway
23	Sat	ULMA as Support Class	Central Missouri Speedway

June
27	Sat	ULMA as Support Class	To Be Announced!

July
4	Sat	ULMA as Support Class	Central Missouri Speedway

September
4	Fri	ULMA Special - $1,500 to Win!	Central Missouri Speedway