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Sam Stoecklin
WARRENBURG, Mo. (April 29) - Get ready to "Feel the Steel" of the Advantage Metals Recycling (Formerly Galamba Group) ULMA Late Models this Sunday, May 4th, at the historic half mile on the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia, Missouri. For the first time-ever, ULMA late models will be part of a race program at the Sedalia track. The event is the annual Bob Ramey, Sr., Memorial Race, which has become a highly anticipated spring-time tradition over the last few years. The race program also features WoW Sprints and Modifieds; this will be the first of two ULMA appearances at the track this year with the second coming in August during the Missouri State Fair. Several drivers have never competed on a track this size and are looking forward to the experience and getting the chance to race at such an historic venue. Many other drivers have competed at the track on several occasions, which is sure to guarantee a lot of excitement throughout the field as the veterans battle the newcomers. The winner will earn $750 for the win and the feature event pays $150 to start. Gates open at 3PM, with hot laps rolling off at 5 and racing getting underway at 6. General admission is $15 with children 10 and under absolutely free! Pit passes will be $25. Entry fee for ULMA drivers is $50; all participating drivers must be ULMA members. Association membership will be available for $50 on the day of the event. All ULMA cars must pass pre-tech inspection prior to the hot-lap session. The ULMA wishes to thank Bob Ramey for including the association in this year's event honoring his father. The association is grateful for the opportunity to reach a whole new fan base and is honored to be a part of this race.
In addition to the Ramey Memorial event, all four ULMA tracks are scheduled to be in action this coming weekend with Callaway Raceway and LA Raceway running on Friday night and Central Missouri Speedway and Lucas Oil Speedway on Saturday night. This means there are plenty of opportunities for ULMA drivers to earn valuable association championship points all throughout the weekend. Wet and cool weather have allowed only three official points-earning races to be contested this year with Matt Menzie, Rylan Long and Jon Binning all scoring early-season victories. The season point's leader is Matt Menzie, followed by Rylan Long, Jason Bodenhamer, J.D. Hubert and Jon Binning.
ULMA announces the following board member change effective immediately. Tony Wineland moves to Vice President and maintains Technical Inspector duties. Kevin Kaiser, who is the outgoing Vice President and one of the original eight board members, has decided to step away from the association this year to take care of personal commitments. Kaiser played a vital role in the success of ULMA from the onset of the association forming. His personal insight, commitment, and genuine enthusiasm for late model racing as Vice President were crucial in the association's affiliation with LA Raceway, obtaining sponsorship and making decisions concerning rules and regulations. Everyone at ULMA wishes Kevin the best of luck and hopes to work with him again someday.
For any businesses looking to affiliate with ULMA the timing is perfect right now as the ULMA official T-shirts will soon be produced. There's still time to get your company logo on the back of the official ULMA shirts. Contact any of the board of directors listed on the association's Website at www.ulmaracing.com or send questions or concerns regarding association sponsorship via e-mail to unitedlatemodelassociation@hotmail.com. Membership for the drivers remains at just $50 this year. Drivers must be ULMA members to participate in all ULMA special events. Affiliate membership is available for fans at just $10 via our Website. We look forward to seeing all the great sponsors, track personnel and race fans throughout 2008. Remember, don't get left behind in the dust … racing with ULMA is a must!
When you visit our great sponsors thank them for supporting local dirt-track racing and tell them where you heard about them. Title Sponsor: Advantage Metals Recycling LLC (Formerly Galamba Group), visit www.galambagroup.com, e-mail info@advantagerecycling.com or get the 'Advantage' today by calling 1-866-527-4733.
Official Sponsors: King's Small Engine Repair LLC, All American Redi-Mix, Imhoff Construction. Contingency Sponsors: Impact Racing, FastShafts, Wineland Enterprises, Mike Crump Racing & Supply, J&T Racing Supply, Monroe's Signs & Graphics, Bodee's Race Bodies. Affiliate Sponsors: Graphics by Shelly Payne, Nevels Sign Graphics, and Ken Dake Attorney at Law.
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