Northern Tier Inc ULMS Jim Duffy Memorial Thursday May 22nd; UEMS Also On Tap

Last fall, when ULMS Racing Series Director, Chris Zuver announced he was adding on the Emod division to the super late model series, his long range goal was to have both the late models and Emods on the same program on the same night. Well starting on Thursday, that goal will be reach when the Northern Tier Inc., United Late Model Series will return for the make up Jim Duffy Memorial for the super late models. Also on the card will be the United Emod Series as they will be making up their cancelled event from this past Friday night.

This will be the lineup for Thursday’s ULMS Racing Series night.. The Northern Tier Inc. United Late Model Series will be running the above mentioned Jim Duffy Memorial. The event will pay $2000 to win and the winner will be a guaranteed starter for the Independent Racing Series event later this summer at MCR. Fans can expect to see defending ULMS champion, Bob Close, David Scott, Todd Andrews, Ron Davies, Dutch Davies, Luke Hoffner, Dave Hess, Boom Briggs and many more.
Close is the all time winner in the ULMS series, while Scott and Ron Davies each have five wins. Fans will see the late model teams draw for their qualifying heat positions and the top twelve heat qualifiers will redraw for a pair of Andrews Auto Salvage dash events to determine the top twelve starting spots in the Jim Duffy Memorial. Race teams from New York, Pennsylvania and Canada is expected. Late Model teams are reminded that there is a $20 entry fee.

The United Emod Series will also be running for a $750 first place prize and the winner will be a guaranteed starter for Saturday’s Border Skirmish event for the Emods at MCR. The UEMS Emods are led by Olean’s, Randy Hall, Fenelton, PA driver, Russ Dunn, Dave Hess, Rich Michael, Al Brewer, George Catazano of Hudson, NY and many others.

The Emod teams will also draw for their starting positions and the top twelve qualifiers will redraw for their starting spots in the 25 lap main event. The UEMS teams are reminded that there is a $10 entry fee. A very good quality field of cars is expected for both the Northern Tier Inc. ULMS late models and the United Emod Series.

Also on the card will be a regular show for the Maynards Electric FASTRAK Late Models, Yum Yums super stocks, NE Micro and Graphics street stocks, Hallock Enterprises mini stocks and pure stocks. There will be no hot laps for any division on Thursday night.
Pit Gates Open 4:30, Main Gates 5:00 – Race Time 7:00 for Thursday nights ULMS Racing Series night which is brought to you by: Casey’s Truck Salvage, Olson Tenglend NAPA, D&D Stone & Duffy Inc & Highlander Energy

Adults 16 & Over – $15.00, Sr. Citizen $13.00, Youth 10-16 $8.00 Under 10 Free. Family Pack Deal 2 Adults, 4 Children 16 & Under – $30.00 – Save your ticket stub as it will be worth $2.00 off admission for Saturday’s, May 24th Show.

On Saturday, MCR will come back to life as the FASTRAK Northeast Regional Late Model Series battle for the $1200 to win event. The Advantage Rental Emods will run their first of eight Border Skirmish events in conjunction with Little Valley Speedway. The Emods will battle for $650 to win. A full card of Yum Yums Super Stocks, street stocks, Hallock Enterprises Mini Stocks and pure stocks will be on the card. The evening is sponsored by: Maynard Electric Supply, Vic Vena Pharmacy & Allens Wine & Liquor.

Pit Gates Open 5:00, Main Gates 5:00 – Race Time 7:00
Adults 16 & Over – $12.00, Sr. Citizen $10.00, Youth 10-16 $6.00 Under 10 Free. Family Pack Deal 2 Adults, 4 Children 16 & Under – $24.00 – Ticket Stub from May 22nd show worth $2.00 off admission.
ULMS Racing Series sponsors are: Northern Tier Inc., Bernheisel Race Cars Inc., Hoosier Tire of Mid Atlantic, Lias Tire, American Racer, R&M Home and Auto / AMSOIL, Close Racing Supply, GRT Race Cars, Big Shot Performance, The Shock SAVER, WZKZ Radio, Cousins Designs, Bills Dirt Late Models.com, Genesis Shocks, Raceway Magazine.com, Andrews Auto Salvage, BMS Race Cars and Justified by Grace Web Services.

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You or your business can sponsor a lap during the Northern Tier Inc ULMS Late Models Jim Duffy Memorial at McKean County Raceway on April 26. Each lap has a minimum sponsorship of $20 available.

If you would like to sponsor a lap, please use our Contact Page to get further details and sponsor the lap of your choice.

Northern Tier Inc ULMS Late Models Jim Duffy Memorial
30 laps – $2000+ to WIN
Saturday, April 26, 2008
McKean County Raceway (E. Smethport, PA)

LAP SPONSORS: (Minimum $20 per lap)

1. Yum Yums of Bradford, PA
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5. Mary Norgrove Notary Public (Smethport, PA)
6. Kyle Eaton
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11. Nina & Lacie Gleason In Memory of their Grandfathers | FightingToBreathe.com ($40 Lap)
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13.Oyler Action Photos ($30)
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15. ULMS Racing
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17. Raceway Magazine.com | FightingToBreathe.com ($40 lap)
18. Rob and Juanita Eaton
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20. Art and Mary Norgrove
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22. Talbot Racing
23. Talbot Racing | FightingToBreathe.com ($40 lap)
24. In Memory of Dan Wheeler
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26. The One & Only Shock Saver ($25)
27. Cobb Brothers Racing Team
28. Three Girls Paranormal
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30. Justified by Grace Web Services $30

9th place finisher will receive a new “Neutralizer” if running a BERT or BRINN Transmission.
(Courtesy of One Step Netrualizer)

($425 in lap money pledged)

Payment can be made in cash (see me at MCR on opening night) or check or money order.
Payment by check or money order (payable to: Chris Zuver – memo as Duffy Lap [#] Sponsor) please send to:

ULMS Racing
c/o Chris Zuver
PO Box 113
Friendship, NY 14739

www.UnitedLateModelSeries.com
Contact ULMS

www.McKeanCountyRaceway.com

Jim Duffy in 1955 race car


United Late Model Series sponsors are: Northern Tier Inc., Bernheisel Race Cars Inc., Hoosier Tire of Mid Atlantic, Lias Tire, American Racer, R&M Home and Auto / AMSOIL, Close Racing Supply, GRT Race Cars, Big Shot Performance, The Shock SAVER, WZKZ Radio, Cousins Designs, Bills Dirt Late Models.com, Genesis Shocks, Raceway Magazine.com, Andrews Auto Salvage and Justified by Grace Web Services.