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ULMA Welcomes King’s Small Engine Repair LLC as Official Sponsor for 2008 … adds Two Appearances at Historic Half Mile in Sedalia, MO! By Sam Stoecklin Warrensburg, MO February 13, 2008 The United Late Model Association (ULMA) proudly welcomes King’s Small Engine Repair as an official sponsor for the 2008 race season. Specializing in the service and repair of lawn mowers and lawn equipment, all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles, chainsaws and dune buggies, King’s is located at 401 East 23rd Street in Independence, Missouri. Operated by brothers Bob and Fred King, the locally owned repair shop features a pickup and delivery service to its customers. To reach them by phone dial (816) 252-2228 or FAX them at (660) 252-6008. ULMA wishes to thank King’s Small Engine Repair for supporting weekly dirt track racing and looks forward to a successful affiliation throughout the 2008 campaign. For the first time ever ULMA drivers will compete at the Historic Half Mile in Sedalia, Missouri, with two exciting events in scheduled for 2008. The first appearance at State Fair Speedway takes place on Sunday, May 4th during the annual Bob Ramey Memorial special when ULMA drivers compete for $750 to win and $150 to start the main event. Then, racing action returns to the super fast speed plant during the Missouri State Fair on Thursday, August 14th as the ULMA late models make their second appearance along with Street Stocks and Modifieds. “It’s great to be able to offer the fans and drivers an additional chance to compete during the 2008 Missouri State Fair and to be able to bring the ULMA late models in along with our modified competitors adds all of the ingredients for a great show,” stated race organizer Clint Brown. General admission prices for the August 14th fair races are just $8 for adults, with kids ages 7-12 only $5. For more information on events at the Historic Half Mile log onto www.sedaliastatefairspeedway.com. The first ULMA “special event” of the year takes place on Saturday, April 19th at 24 Raceway in Moberly, Missouri for a $1,000-to-win, $200-to-start main event, this will be the first-ever appearance for ULMA late models at 24 Raceway. Over 50 member drivers are registered for the upcoming season. Drivers will earn their points at four affiliated tracks for 2008. These tracks are: Callaway Raceway in Fulton, Missouri; Central Missouri Speedway in Warrensburg, Missouri, which opens its season on Saturday, April 26th; LA Raceway in LaMonte, Missouri, which opens on Friday, April 11th; and Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri, which kicks their season off on Saturday, March 29th which is also the official start of the 2008 chase for the ULMA title. The points-earning season runs through September, culminating with the second-annual Missouri State Championships at LA Raceway in LaMonte, Missouri on Saturday, September 13th. For the second year in a row ULMA drivers will earn points towards the championship by keeping their 15 best points-earning nights throughout the year. Once a driver accumulates 15 starts at any of the four ULMA-affiliated tracks and special events they will begin to discard their lowest points-earning nights and replace them with improved performances. This formula led to a down-to-the-wire finish at the end of the 2007 season when Brett Rollert edged out Jeff Schlup for the inaugural title. Be sure to log onto the ULMA official Website at www.ulmaracing.com for additional special race announcements and a full schedule of this year’s action. For more information about becoming a ULMA member driver e-mail the association at unitedlatemodelassociation@hotmail.com or visit the association’s official Website. ULMA driver membership for the 2008 season remains at just $50. All member drivers are eligible for end-of-season contingency prizes and points-fund earnings; contact ULMA today and join in on the action! ULMA is also proud to announce affiliate membership for race fans at just $10. Simply fill out the regular membership form located on the Website. Affiliate members receive an official ULMA sticker and discount prices on official ULMA merchandise. If you or your company would like to grow with ULMA we are actively seeking additional business partners that are interested in getting involved with the excitement of weekly dirt-track racing. ULMA’s members are local weekly racers competing within a geographical area that that spans from Moberly, Missouri to the North, to Fulton, Missouri to the East, through Warrensburg, Missouri and the Kansas City Metropolitan area to the West and Southward to Wheatland, Missouri, in the heart of the Missouri Ozark Region. When you visit our great sponsors thank them for supporting local racing and tell them where you heard about them. ULMA thanks its business partners for supporting the 2008 chase for the title. Official Sponsors: King’s Small Engine Repair LLC, All American Redi-Mix, Imhoff Construction. Contingency Sponsors: Impact Racing (www.impactraceproducts.com), Wineland Enterprises. Affiliate Sponsors: Photography by Shelly Payne, and Ken Dake Attorney at Law. ULMA 2008 Selected Events Saturday, March 29th, ULMA points begin, opening night for Lucas Oil Speedway Friday, April 11th, opening night for LA Raceway Saturday, April 19th, $1,000-to-win - $200-to-start special event, 24 Raceway Saturday, April 26th, opening night for Central Missouri Speedway Sunday, May 4th, $750-to-win - $150-to-start, Bob Ramey Memorial, State Fair Speedway Saturday, June 21st, ULMA special event at Central Missouri Speedway Thursday, August 14th, second appearance at State Fair Speedway during fair week Saturday, September 13th, ULMA Missouri State Championships, LA Raceway Sunday, September 21st, ULMA special event, I-70 Speedway Dirt Track Saturday, October 4th, Mid Missouri Late Model Championships, Lucas Oil Speedway |
