The Combination
of the SAS East SLM Series, under the newly formed name of
"ULTIMATE Super Late Model Series" is up and running strong in
its inaugural season in 2011. An incredible first year
schedule has been announced along with 'fan favorite' teams,
notable sponsors and great track venues. The newly formed
series will host events in GA, SC, NC, VA and TN. Fans will be
treated to spectacular racing hosting driver autograph
sessions, true double file restarts, and fireworks at all
events.
Drivers signed
with the series so far include those of Freddy Smith, Casey
Roberts, Jeff Smith, Chris Ferguson, Petey Ivey, Bob
Robertson, Tim Allen, Ross Bailes, Robbie Bailey, Donald
Bradsher, David Smith, Brent Dixon, Royce Bray, Benji Cole,
Daniel Baggerly, Kennie Compton Jr., Kyle Pierce, Brian
Grumbles, Brian Ledbetter, Zack Mitchell, Ivedent Lloyd, plus
that of Ricky Weeks, Chris Madden, Jonathan Davenport, Anthony
Sanders, Johnny Pursley, Doug Sanders, on a race to race
basis.
The series will
feature over $40,000 in cash plus $20,000 in awards and prizes
in its first year of operation. Payout: $15,000, $6000, $4300,
$3400, $3000, $2700, $2400, $2200, $2100, $2000. Rookie Award
$1000 with both rookie and champion free entry fees for 2012
season.
The series will
be monitored by a driver, car owner, and sponsor rules board.
Tire testing will only be one of the strict policies in place
by the series and monitored by the board along with all of the
teams. Engine combinations of basically all types will be
allowed to participate based on weight and spoiler size. "We
have agreed to meet with the rules board immediately after the
first two events" said ULTIMATE Official Jody Palmer. "The
first event is on Saturday March 5th at Modoc Speedway. Then
at Cherokee Speedway, the following day, we will check our
weights and spoilers to make sure we are on the right track.
The two tracks are very different so we should have a good
handle on things afterwards".
Engine and
weights: GM525 (2200/12 in spoiler), NLMS engine Steel
block-aluminum head 358 cu in 2200/12 in spoiler, Steel
block-steel head 365 cu in(2200-8 inch spoiler), Steel block-
aluminum head 365 cu in (2250 8 inch spoiler), FT Spec 415 cu
in (2300-10 inch spoiler), Open motor (2300 8 inch spoiler).
The ULTIMATE
Series will utilize the Hoosier "spec" tire 1300, 1350, 1600
and 2700 (RR option only).
Sponsors of the
series include Hoosier Racing Tires, NOS Energy Drinks, City
Chevrolet, GM Performance Parts, VP Fuels, Vicci Racewear,
Aerotech Styling (Dominator), Big A Custom Graphics, Thomas
Clarke Web design. (additional sponsors to be announced soon).
Schedule:
please go to
http://www.ultimatesupers.com