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September 17, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2 Series Championships to Be Determined at “The Ultimate” at Hesston
(Hesston, PA) The road to the 2012 championship for 2 Super Late Model series leads to “The Ultimate” at Hesston Speedway on October 11-12-13. Both the Speedmonster & Kennedy Motorsports ULMS titles will be determined at this mega-event which pays $14,044 to the Super Late Model feature winners.
“The Ultimate” & “Challenger Super Championships are proudly sponsored by G & R Excavating & Demolition, Frankland Racing Supply, Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic, American Racer, Lias Tire, Precise Racing, Dan’s Auto Body, Walters Auto Wrecking, Goshorn Racing Supply, Garlock’s Used Cars, Three Springs Mini-Mart, Stone Valley Construction, Area Auto Racing News, 4m.net, DirtonDirt.com, Bollman’s Auto Salvage, Saxton Market, Full Performance Marine, Family Treasures, Shirleysburg Garage, Holiday Bowl, Jim’s Anchorage, Dively’s Auto Body, Parks Garbage Service, Duck Roofing & Tree Service, Mike Duck Cash for Junk Cars, Marks Brothers Holdings, Sheffields Auto Sales, Brenneman’s Meat Market, Cassville Country Store, Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home, Whitsel’s Garage, Twin Oil Home Heating, Brown & Walters Insurance Agency, BDR Products, Donna’s Family Restaurant, K & K Driveway Sealing, Taylor’s Auto Body & RV Repair, PENNsylvania NETworks, Orbsonia Hardware, Georges Used Cars, Luciano’s & George’s Auto Body, Jack White Studios, Chilcote Auto Sales, Action Auto Service & Storage and Burn’s Septic Service.
Both the $4,044 to win “Moonsault Scramble” on Friday, October 12 and “The Ultimate” for $10,000 to win on Saturday, October 13 will be full racing programs and full points events for both the Speedmonster and ULMS series. Since competitors have 2 opportunities to gain points, the event could be key in the race for the 2012 championships. While both series will award a provisional starting position each night, the starting grid has been extended to 26 starters to still allow for 24 qualifying positions open to all drivers in each feature race.
Gregg Satterlee of Rochester Mills, PA holds just a 4 point lead over Nick Dickson of Lewistown, PA. Both drivers have wins and 2nd place finishes at Speedmonster events this year, with Satterlee’s small lead coming from his heat race wins.
Jeremy Miller of Littlestown, PA sits in 3rd just 8 more points behind 1st place, with Jerry Bard from Shippensburg, PA in 4th 14 points out of 1st, Jason Covert of York Haven, PA in 5th. Devin Friese of Chambersburg, PA, Scott LeBarron of Dillsburg, PA, Jeff Rine from Danville, PA, Jack Pencil of Bedford, PA and Dylan Yoder of Selinsgrove, PA round out the top 10. With only a 30 point difference from 1st to 10th and 2 full point events, a large number of drivers could win the 2012 Speedmonster championship at this final event.
Boom Briggs of Bear Lake, PA has an 18 point lead over Mike Knight of Ripley NY in the ULMS points race. Both drivers are gunning for the 2nd ULMS championship. Jason DuPont of Cyclone, PA is in 3rd, followed by Matt Lux of Franklin, PA and Billy Dickson of West Decatur, PA. Greg Oakes of Franklinville, NY, Satterlee, Rob Blair from Titusville, PA, and Bump Hedman from Sugar Grove follow. “The Ultimate” and “Moonsualt Scramble” will mark the 1st-ever visit of the ULMS series and Hesston and promises to bring a strong contingent of drivers from the northern tier of the state.
The pre-entry list for the event continues to grow and will be released in the upcoming weeks. Super Late Model drivers may pre-enter by completing the online entry blank and mailing it to the race director. Pre-entered drivers receive a $100 discount off the car entry fee for this high-paying event. The entry blank may be found at http://www.hesstonspeedway.com and going to the Entry Forms page.
“The Ultimate” and “Moonsault Scramble” give Super Late Model drivers 2 chances to win prize money. A total of $14,044 is available to win, with $900 total to start both features and $330 total for non-qualifiers, based on the scheduled Friday-Saturday program. Additionally, up to the top 50 non-qualifiers will receive a $75 Frankland Racing Supply card making the event pay a total of $405 in cash and prizes to at least 76 drivers. The payoff for this massive event makes it worthwhile for all drivers in attendance!
Semi-Late Model Sportsman (limited/steel block/crate late models) will race for $2,200 to win, $275 to start and $175 for non-qualifiers based on a 2-day race. The top 50 drivers in this class will also receive a $75 Frankland gift card upping the total cash and prizes to $2,275 to win, $350 to start and $250 for the top 26 non-qualifers.
A-Cadets (street/pro-stock) will race for $1,400 to win, $175 to start and $115 for non-qualifiers over 2 days. The 1 day program for Hobby-Modifieds (pure/strictly stock/charger) will pay $800 to win, $60 to start and $45 for non-qualifiers, while the 1 day program for Roadrunners (stock fwd 4-cylinder) will pay $500 to win, $50 to start and $35 for non-qualifiers. No car entry fee will be charged for any division other than Super Late Model.
RACEceiver 1-way radio communication is required for all drivers competing in “The Ultimate” & “Challenger Super Championships.” RACEceiver rentals are not available at the track, but some units will be available for sale from Goshorn Racing Supply. Super Late Models and Semi-Late Model Sportsman will be required to have AMB (red) or Westhold (yellow) transponders. AMB units will be available for rental at the track at a cost of $25 for 2 days or $25 for 1 day.
In the event of inclement weather on Friday or Saturday, Sunday October 14 will be used as an alternative program rain date. If this date is used, Friday pricing will apply and Super Late Models will race for $4,044 to win on that date. If weather demands a 1-day program for the Semi-Late Model Sportsman, their feature will pay $1,500 to win while A-Cadets will pay $1,000 to win in a 1-day program is required.
2012 Major Sponsors of “The Ultimate” & “Challenger Super Championships”
Hoosier Tire Mid Atlantic – Finksburg, MD and Roaring Springs, PA – http://www.hoosiermidatlantic.com
American Racer – Indiana, PA – http://www.americanraceronline.com
Lias Tire – Indiana, PA – http://www.liastireonline.com
Precise Racing Products – Saver, PA – http://wwwpreciseracing.com
Walters Auto Wrecking – Hollidaysburg, PA – http://www.waltersautowrecking.com.
Dan’s Auto Body – Saxton, PA – http://www.dansautobodysaxton.com
Frankland Racing Supply – Saxonburg, PA – http://www.franklandracing.com
G & R Excavation & Demolition – Tyrone, PA – 814-684-4424 or 866-766-4424
American Die Cast http://american-diecast.com
Garlock’s Used Cars – Three Springs, PA – 814-448-3708
Three Springs Mini Mart – Three Springs, PA – 814-448-3983
Goshorn Racing Supply – 717-446-3354 or 814-599-5436
2012 Associate Sponsors of “The Ultimate” & “Challenger Super Championships”
Stone Valley Construction – Huntingdon, State College, Pine Grove Mills and Philipsburg, PA – stone-valley.com
Area Auto Racing News – the regions complete race result publication – http://www.aarn.com
4m.net nation racing chatboard – http://www.4m.net
Dirt on Dirt.com super late model news and results website – http://www.dirtondirt.com
Dirt Driving Experience at Hesston Speedway http://www.dirtdriving.com.
Eriksen Well Drilling – Hesston, PA – http://www.eriksenwelldrilling.com
Woody’s Barbq – Huntingdon, PA – http://www.thatsmybarbq.com
Richard Gill’s Custom Lettering – 814-942-5325
Park’s Garbage Service – http://www.parksgarbageservice.com
Curtis AHeath Funeral – Broad Top City, PA – at http://www.caheathfh.com
Hilltop Tank & Supply – James Creek PA – 814-658-3915
Brenneman’s Market – Huntingdon and MtUnion PA – http://www.brennemansmeatmarket.com
Pyles Garage Doors – http://www.pylesgaragedoors.com
Martin Oil Company/Martin General Stores – http://www.martinoil.com
Moose Designs – https://www.facebook.com/MooseDesigns
Dively’s Garage & Auto Body – Alexandria, PA – http://www.divelys.com
Twin Oil Home Heating – Neelyton PA – 814-259-3130
Bollman’s Auto Salvage – Saxton, PA – http://www.bollmansautosalvage.com
Saxton Market – Saxton, PA – 814-635-3413
Full Performance Marine – James Creek, PA – http://www.fullperformancemarine.com
BDR products – East Waterford, PA – 717-734-0097.
Family Treasures – Huntingdon, PA – 814-641-9588
Shirleysburg Garage – Shirleysburg, PA – 814-447-3575
Holiday Bowl – Huntingdon, PA – http://www.huntingdonholidaybowl.com
Jim’s Anchorage – Hesston – jhttp://www.jimsanchorage.com
Duck Roofing & Tree Service – James Creek, PA – 814-386-5035
Marks Brothers Holdings auto and truck inspection, dump truck service and excavation – Huntingdon – 814-543-1774
Mike Duck Cash for Junk Cars – 814-599-8266 or 814 – http://www.sheffieldsautosales.com
Cassville Country Store – Cassville, PA – 814-448-3300
Whitsel’s Garage – Three Springs, PA – 814-447-3737
Chilcote Auto Sales – Mount Union, PA – 814-642-7255 or 814-599-6630.00.
Brown & Walters Insurance Agency – Orbsonia – 814-447-5568 or 877-447-5568
Donna’s Family Restaurant – Huntingdon, PA – (814) 643-6113
Action Auto Service & Storage – Shirleysburg, PA – 814-447-3166 or 800-447-1647
K & K Driveway Sealing in Hesston, PA – 814-251-2193
Taylor’s Auto Body & RV Repair – Mount Union, PA – 814-542-2844
PENNsylvania NETworks – Orbsonia, PA can be called at 814-259-3999
Orbsonia Hardware – Orbsonia, PA – 814-447-3510
George’s Used Cars – Orbsonia, PA – 814-447-3175
Luciano’s and George’s Auto Body – Huntingdon, PA and – 814-643-1940
Burn’s Septic Service – Saxton, PA – 814-635-3529
Jack White Studios – Altoona, PA – 814-943-7133
Flag to Flag video – http://www.flagtoflagvideo.com
“Motor Mountain” is located in the scenic Raystown Lake and mountain country of central PA and provides a wonderful opportunity for race fans and race teams to make a complete weekend getaway when attending the racing events at Hesston. Promoter DR Eriksen has transformed Hesston into a showplace in just two short seasons, with additional improvements on the drawing board. Major expansions have given the track more seating, parking and pit space to accommodate these major events. All fans are provided an excellent view of the action, with grandstand seating and drive-in viewing built high above the racing surface. Hesston welcomes campers and now offers in track-camping on the back straight viewing ramp. Full information about the Hesston Speedway may be found at http://www.hesstonspeedway.com or by calling 814-658-3639.
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Edited by HesstonPR, 17 September 2012 - 09:20 AM.
