UFo Race Championship
02-18-2011, 09:35 PM
$450,000 UFo Tour Blasts off at Mercer Raceway Park on March 26!
(MARS PA) – The UFo “Chiller Thriller” at Mercer Raceway Park will kick off the 2011 Super Late Model special event season for the region. The UFo Super Late Models will compete for an increased payoff of $3,000 to win, $300 to start and $150 guaranteed tow money. This will be the initial event of the 23-race UFo 2011 tour, with over $450,000 in real cash payoffs.
This spring thaw event will not only be the 1st race on the 2011 UFo tour, it will also will be the first major Super Late Model event in the entire PA-OH-NY-WV 4-state region. With most every other area track not yet in operation for the season, a strong field of UFo Super Late Model racecrafts is expected as well as the other divisions. As Mercer features Super Late Models on a limited basis, the 3/8 mile will serve as the perfect neutral arena for the opening round of the UFo invasion. The UFo “Chiller Thriller” will be the 1st high-power race car event contested at Mercer since the track was widened at the completion of last season.
The “Chiller Thriller” will be highlighted by a 41 lap UFo Super Late Model championship paying $3,000 to win and $300 to start. Any car that does not qualify that makes 1 lap under its own power on the track will receive $150. The UFo Super Late Models will compete in a full racing program of extended-lap heat races, consolation(s) and the exciting feature event. The high-quality UFo format will be in place for all 2011 events, which consistently generates an amazing amount of clean, side-by-side racing action and passing on the track. The UEMS E-mods and Stock Cars will also be racing for a whopping $1,000 to win each feature. The Star’s Mod-Lite Tour will compete in a full racing program while the 4-cylinder Mini-Stock class will round out the program.
Gates will open at 4:00 PM. Warm-ups will hit the track at 6:00 with racing at 7:00 PM. The rain date for the UFo “Chiller Thriller” will be Sunday, March 27 with times 1 hour earlier. Grandstand admission will be $15 for adults, $7 for students, $13 for Seniors and $30 for all pit passes. Mercer Raceway Park will offer their family pass for $30 to the grandstands for this event, which includes 2 parents and up to 4 kids 15 years of age and under.
UFo Super Late Model car rules will apply. Unlimited aluminum block motor cars must weigh 2,250 pounds with an 8” spoiler. Open steel block motor cars must weigh 2,200 pounds with an 8” spoiler. UFo spec motor cars will have a 2,200 pounds minimum weight limit and be permitted a 12” spoiler. GM CT525 motor cars may weigh 2,150 pounds and may use a 14” spoiler with 12” maximum height. Because the UFo “Chiller Thriller” does not include a Semi-Late type class, GM 602 and 604 motors will be permitted at this event. However cars with these motors MUST compete with a 12” to 14” rear spoiler with 12” maximum height.
The 2010 version of the UFo “Chiller Thriller” was truly one of the amazing races of the season. Mike Knight of Ripley, NY roared from his 15th starting position to win the race after a torrid 4 and 5 car battle for the lead. 12th starting Chad Valone of Warren, PA crossed the line in 2nd, followed by 10th starting Dave Hess Jr. of Waterford, PA, 18th starting Keith Barbara of South Park, PA and John Mollick of Toronto, OH, who lead a majority of the race.
Competitors will find the improved, wider racing surface as one of the many track improvements that has taken place during the off-season, including newly painted grandstands and concession area upgrades. The historic track was purchased by Bill Altman shortly after the beginning of the 2010 season. For 2011, Altman has formed a partnership with Greg McCandless, with Kristin Swartzlander assuming the position of promoter. Frank Benic continues as general manager, and his immaculate track prep that was seen for the 2010 UFo “Chiller Thriller” along with wider racing surface will produce an incredible night of racing at Mercer.
Chad McClellan of Stoystown PA is the 2010 UFo Race Champion, winning one of the closest point battles ever. Keith Barbara finished just 1 point behind McClellan to take 2nd in the standings. Mollick finished 3rd, with Danny Mitchell of Clarksburg, WV in 4th and Tommy Beck from Jeanette, PA. Jared Miley of South Park, Pa, Jared Hawkins from Fairmont, WV, Doug Horton of Bruceton Mills, WV, Jim Stephans of Baldwin, PA and John Flinner of Zelienople, PA rounded out the top 10. Alex Ferree of Saxonburg, PA was the 2008 and 2009 UFo Race Champion.
The UFo Race Championship has contested 41 point and non-point feature events, with 28 different winners. Steve Baker of Fairmont, WV, Bart Hartman of Zanesville, OH and John Flinner lead the way with 3 point wins apiece. Jeremy Miller of Gettysburg, PA follows with 2 point wins plus 1 non-point win. John Mollick, Davey Johnson of Latrobe, PA and Jason Covert of Lock Haven, PA have 2 wins each. Keith Barbara and Jared Miley each have claimed 1 point win and 1 non-point win.
1-time UFo feature winners include Robbie Blair or Titusville, PA, Al Atallah of Bridgeville, PA, Tim Dohm of Cross Lanes, WV, Billy Drake of Bloomington, IN, Jimmy Mars of Menomonie, WI, Zach Dohm of Cross Lanes, WV, Alex Ferree, Gary Dalton of Morgantown, WV, DJ Myers of Greencastle, PA, Mike Knight, Paul Wilmoth Jr. of Clarksburg, PA, Mark Banal of St. Clairsville, OH, Mel Minnick Jr. of Uniontown, PA, Jared Hawkins, Josh Richards of Shinnston, WV, Mike Johnson of Imperial, PA, Brian Birkhofer of Muscatine, IA, Jamie Lathroum of Mechicsville, MD and Boom Briggs of Bear Lake, PA.
The payoff for the UFo Super Late Models for the “Chiller Thriller” 41-lap feature at Mercer will be: 1st-$3,000 2nd-$1,400 3rd-$1,000 4th-$800 5th-$700 6th-$600 7th-$550 8th-$500 9th-$475 10th-$450 11th-$425 12th-$400 13th-$390 14th-$375 15th-$350 16th-$340 17th-$325 18th-$325 19th-$325 20th-$325 21st-$300 22nd-$300 23rd-$300 24th-$300. $150 paid to all cars that DNQ that make 1 lap on the track under their own power. UFo Race Championship events have NO car entry fee and NO driver membership fees.
The UFo Race Championship is an event marketing alliance among independent supertracks in the PA-WV-MD region. Participating speedways presents their own championship Super Late Model events under the UFo banner throughout the season using common tech and procedure rules with a year-end, group funded, point bonus for the top finishing drivers on the tour. Eligible tracks are within the 3 hour travel distance of the central point of Washington, PA.
UFo is proudly supported by its major sponsors. American Racer is based out of Indiana, PA. Lias Tire, located at 488 North 5th Street in Indiana, PA, is the regional distributor for American Racer. More information on American Racer and Lias Tire may be found at http://www.americanraceronline.com, http://www.liastireonline.com or by calling 800-638-7028.
Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic is headquartered at 2931 Industrial Park Drive in Finksburg, MD with satellite distribution centers at 1076 South Main Street in Roaring Springs, PA and at Precise Racing Products located at located at 110 S Pike Road #207 in Sarver, PA. Information on Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic may be found at http://www.hoosiermidatlantic.com. Precise Racing Products website is http://www.preciseracing.com. HTMA and Precise Racing can be reached at 800-651-5164.
Townsend Gas and Oil is a regional distribution center for VP Racing Fuels and is located at 1740 Old US 119 at Homer City, PA. More information may be found by calling by calling 800-779-5241 or at http://www.townsendgasoil.com. Race-1 located at Race-1 is located at 299 East Western Reserve Road in Poland, OH. Phone contact is 330-540-7223 and the official website is http://www.race-1.com.
(MARS PA) – The UFo “Chiller Thriller” at Mercer Raceway Park will kick off the 2011 Super Late Model special event season for the region. The UFo Super Late Models will compete for an increased payoff of $3,000 to win, $300 to start and $150 guaranteed tow money. This will be the initial event of the 23-race UFo 2011 tour, with over $450,000 in real cash payoffs.
This spring thaw event will not only be the 1st race on the 2011 UFo tour, it will also will be the first major Super Late Model event in the entire PA-OH-NY-WV 4-state region. With most every other area track not yet in operation for the season, a strong field of UFo Super Late Model racecrafts is expected as well as the other divisions. As Mercer features Super Late Models on a limited basis, the 3/8 mile will serve as the perfect neutral arena for the opening round of the UFo invasion. The UFo “Chiller Thriller” will be the 1st high-power race car event contested at Mercer since the track was widened at the completion of last season.
The “Chiller Thriller” will be highlighted by a 41 lap UFo Super Late Model championship paying $3,000 to win and $300 to start. Any car that does not qualify that makes 1 lap under its own power on the track will receive $150. The UFo Super Late Models will compete in a full racing program of extended-lap heat races, consolation(s) and the exciting feature event. The high-quality UFo format will be in place for all 2011 events, which consistently generates an amazing amount of clean, side-by-side racing action and passing on the track. The UEMS E-mods and Stock Cars will also be racing for a whopping $1,000 to win each feature. The Star’s Mod-Lite Tour will compete in a full racing program while the 4-cylinder Mini-Stock class will round out the program.
Gates will open at 4:00 PM. Warm-ups will hit the track at 6:00 with racing at 7:00 PM. The rain date for the UFo “Chiller Thriller” will be Sunday, March 27 with times 1 hour earlier. Grandstand admission will be $15 for adults, $7 for students, $13 for Seniors and $30 for all pit passes. Mercer Raceway Park will offer their family pass for $30 to the grandstands for this event, which includes 2 parents and up to 4 kids 15 years of age and under.
UFo Super Late Model car rules will apply. Unlimited aluminum block motor cars must weigh 2,250 pounds with an 8” spoiler. Open steel block motor cars must weigh 2,200 pounds with an 8” spoiler. UFo spec motor cars will have a 2,200 pounds minimum weight limit and be permitted a 12” spoiler. GM CT525 motor cars may weigh 2,150 pounds and may use a 14” spoiler with 12” maximum height. Because the UFo “Chiller Thriller” does not include a Semi-Late type class, GM 602 and 604 motors will be permitted at this event. However cars with these motors MUST compete with a 12” to 14” rear spoiler with 12” maximum height.
The 2010 version of the UFo “Chiller Thriller” was truly one of the amazing races of the season. Mike Knight of Ripley, NY roared from his 15th starting position to win the race after a torrid 4 and 5 car battle for the lead. 12th starting Chad Valone of Warren, PA crossed the line in 2nd, followed by 10th starting Dave Hess Jr. of Waterford, PA, 18th starting Keith Barbara of South Park, PA and John Mollick of Toronto, OH, who lead a majority of the race.
Competitors will find the improved, wider racing surface as one of the many track improvements that has taken place during the off-season, including newly painted grandstands and concession area upgrades. The historic track was purchased by Bill Altman shortly after the beginning of the 2010 season. For 2011, Altman has formed a partnership with Greg McCandless, with Kristin Swartzlander assuming the position of promoter. Frank Benic continues as general manager, and his immaculate track prep that was seen for the 2010 UFo “Chiller Thriller” along with wider racing surface will produce an incredible night of racing at Mercer.
Chad McClellan of Stoystown PA is the 2010 UFo Race Champion, winning one of the closest point battles ever. Keith Barbara finished just 1 point behind McClellan to take 2nd in the standings. Mollick finished 3rd, with Danny Mitchell of Clarksburg, WV in 4th and Tommy Beck from Jeanette, PA. Jared Miley of South Park, Pa, Jared Hawkins from Fairmont, WV, Doug Horton of Bruceton Mills, WV, Jim Stephans of Baldwin, PA and John Flinner of Zelienople, PA rounded out the top 10. Alex Ferree of Saxonburg, PA was the 2008 and 2009 UFo Race Champion.
The UFo Race Championship has contested 41 point and non-point feature events, with 28 different winners. Steve Baker of Fairmont, WV, Bart Hartman of Zanesville, OH and John Flinner lead the way with 3 point wins apiece. Jeremy Miller of Gettysburg, PA follows with 2 point wins plus 1 non-point win. John Mollick, Davey Johnson of Latrobe, PA and Jason Covert of Lock Haven, PA have 2 wins each. Keith Barbara and Jared Miley each have claimed 1 point win and 1 non-point win.
1-time UFo feature winners include Robbie Blair or Titusville, PA, Al Atallah of Bridgeville, PA, Tim Dohm of Cross Lanes, WV, Billy Drake of Bloomington, IN, Jimmy Mars of Menomonie, WI, Zach Dohm of Cross Lanes, WV, Alex Ferree, Gary Dalton of Morgantown, WV, DJ Myers of Greencastle, PA, Mike Knight, Paul Wilmoth Jr. of Clarksburg, PA, Mark Banal of St. Clairsville, OH, Mel Minnick Jr. of Uniontown, PA, Jared Hawkins, Josh Richards of Shinnston, WV, Mike Johnson of Imperial, PA, Brian Birkhofer of Muscatine, IA, Jamie Lathroum of Mechicsville, MD and Boom Briggs of Bear Lake, PA.
The payoff for the UFo Super Late Models for the “Chiller Thriller” 41-lap feature at Mercer will be: 1st-$3,000 2nd-$1,400 3rd-$1,000 4th-$800 5th-$700 6th-$600 7th-$550 8th-$500 9th-$475 10th-$450 11th-$425 12th-$400 13th-$390 14th-$375 15th-$350 16th-$340 17th-$325 18th-$325 19th-$325 20th-$325 21st-$300 22nd-$300 23rd-$300 24th-$300. $150 paid to all cars that DNQ that make 1 lap on the track under their own power. UFo Race Championship events have NO car entry fee and NO driver membership fees.
The UFo Race Championship is an event marketing alliance among independent supertracks in the PA-WV-MD region. Participating speedways presents their own championship Super Late Model events under the UFo banner throughout the season using common tech and procedure rules with a year-end, group funded, point bonus for the top finishing drivers on the tour. Eligible tracks are within the 3 hour travel distance of the central point of Washington, PA.
UFo is proudly supported by its major sponsors. American Racer is based out of Indiana, PA. Lias Tire, located at 488 North 5th Street in Indiana, PA, is the regional distributor for American Racer. More information on American Racer and Lias Tire may be found at http://www.americanraceronline.com, http://www.liastireonline.com or by calling 800-638-7028.
Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic is headquartered at 2931 Industrial Park Drive in Finksburg, MD with satellite distribution centers at 1076 South Main Street in Roaring Springs, PA and at Precise Racing Products located at located at 110 S Pike Road #207 in Sarver, PA. Information on Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic may be found at http://www.hoosiermidatlantic.com. Precise Racing Products website is http://www.preciseracing.com. HTMA and Precise Racing can be reached at 800-651-5164.
Townsend Gas and Oil is a regional distribution center for VP Racing Fuels and is located at 1740 Old US 119 at Homer City, PA. More information may be found by calling by calling 800-779-5241 or at http://www.townsendgasoil.com. Race-1 located at Race-1 is located at 299 East Western Reserve Road in Poland, OH. Phone contact is 330-540-7223 and the official website is http://www.race-1.com.