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July 3, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jeff Rine tops Hyper-Thunder by the Lake at Hesston for UFo Race Championship!
Hesston, PA (July 3, 2011) Jeff Rine from Danville, PA won the thrilling 51-lap Hyper-Thunder by the Lake on Sunday night at the Hesston Speedway, earning $5,000 in the 51-lap main event. The event was co sanctioned between the UFo Race Championship and the Three State Flyers Series.
Support classes had competed earlier in the racing program. Just prior to the start of the Late Model portion of the program, a heavy downpour hit the facility. The start was delayed but the program was completed.
A field of 34 cars were divided into four qualifying heats of 12 laps each, with the top four finishers earning feature spots. The top three finishers went into the redraw for the top 12 starting positions. Gary Beward was the winner of Heat 1 from the pole position. Steve Everhart won the second heat, starting third. Heat 3 went to fourth starting Jason Covert. Boom Briggs took Heat 4 after starting fifth. Two B-Mains rounded out the preliminary action, won by Jack Pencil and Ron Delano, Jr.
The top 12 redraw found Devin Friese and Boom Briggs getting the front row positions for the 51-lap Hyper-Thunder by the Lake. Friese took the lead at the start over Briggs, Jason Covert, Gary Beward, and Jeff Miller. Covert passed Briggs for second on lap 2 as Jim Yoder moved to fifth, as the first caution flag of the race waved on lap 3 for Doug Eck slowing on the front stretch. On the double file restart, Friese chose the low lane and continued in the lead over Briggs, Beward, Miller, and third starting Jeff Rine who had fallen back at the start. Miller passed Beward for third on lap 6, as the next caution appeared on lap 9 for Bo Feathers.
Friese again chose the inside on this restart and led the field to turn one when the green waved. Sliding up the track, he slipped up too high and lost speed, falling to third. Briggs shot by in turn two and would be the new leader at lap 10 over Rine, Friese, Miller, and Covert. Covert took fourth from Miller on lap 11. Rine and Friese locked into a side-by-side war for second at this point, swapping the position on laps 13 and 15, before Rine finally nosed ahead on lap 16. Covert raced Friese for third at lap 20, with green flag racing continuing. Covert made the pass for third on lap 21, and the top three raced close for the lead before the next caution came on lap 26 for Danny Mitchell slowing to a stop. J.T. Spence brought out another caution a lap later.
On the lap 27 restart, Briggs chose the inside groove and led the field back up to speed. Briggs crossed lanes and went to the top of the track, but Rine dove inside in turn two and was able to pass Briggs to take the lead on lap 28. Covert settled into third over Miller and Beward. Covert’s engine began misfiring, but he was still able to remain within distance of the leaders. Nick (not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)son and Beward swapped fifth before (not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)son cleared Beward on lap 39. The next yellow came on lap 42 as Jared Miley slowed to a stop. Covert’s mount finally failed him on this restart to bring out another yellow with 43 laps complete.
Rine kept choosing the outside groove for the restarts, and was able to nose ahead of Briggs. (not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)son advanced to third on lap 44, with 19th starting Dylan Yoder taking fourth place with Miller in fifth. (not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)son was strong on the inside, as he and Briggs raced side by side for second. Briggs was able to nose back ahead, but the yellow flag waved again with 49 laps scored for Kyle Merkel. After a three car tangle on the first attempted run to the finish, the two lap dash to the finish was set.
Rine again chose the outside, and fired to restart the race. Briggs quickly got up to speed on the inside, and the pair raced door to door through turns one and two. The two made slight contact exiting turn two, but Rine never faltered in nosing back ahead. Briggs bobbled just slightly, allowing (not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)son to make a run at him. Rine would go on to take the checkered flag, with Briggs nosing 11th starting (not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)son for second. 19th starting Yoder was fourth, as Friese made a late charge to net fifth place. Miller was sixth as Waylon Wagner, Beward, Steve Everhart, and Miley completed the top ten.
Devin Friese continues to lead the UFo Race Championship point standings, now by 18 points over Jared Miley. Keith Barbara remains third but lost ground after car problems in hot laps forced him from the event. Defending champion Chad McClellan is fourth over Quintin Wyandt, Danny Mitchell, Matt Dobnak, Jared Hawkins, Butch McGill, and Robbie Scott.
The UFo Race Championship returns to action on Saturday, July 9, with the running of the “Supernational Road†at the Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex in Markleysburg, PA, as the 41-lap main event will pay $3,000 to win and $300 to start. The following week, UFo will invade the Dog Hollow Speedway on Sunday, July 17 for the “Connor Bobik 100â€, paying $4,000 to win and $400 to start. This race will also feature the first appearance of the Outlaw 410 Sprints at Dog Hollow. This will be a $7,700 total to win weekend at Dog Hollow, which includes a $2,500 to win race on Friday, July 15th and bonus money for the top 2 overall finishers for the weekend. On Saturday, July 23, UFo returns to Pittsburgh’s PA Motor Speedway for the “F-2 Shockwave,†with $4,000 total to win available.
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.
ASI Racewear is the official provider of UFo race apparel and carries merchandise of many top Super Late Model drivers. Information on ASI may be found at http://www.asiwear.com. Rocket Chassis will reward the 2011 UFo Race Champion with a $1,000 chassis credit. Their website is http://www.rocketchassis.com. JNJ Motorsports Media provides quality public relations services including website design and maintenance for race teams and other motorsports businesses. Their website is http://www.jnjmotorsportsmedial.com
Complete information on the UFo Race Championship may be found at http://www.uforacechampionship.com. Facebook members can keep up to date with the tour by going to http://www.facebook.com/uforacechampionship and clicking the “LIKE†button.
Dog Hollow Speedway is located east of Indiana, PA off US 422 on PA 403 at Strongstown. The track phone is 814-948-6812 and promoter phone is 814-948-4252. The track website is http://www.dog-hollow.net. Elkins Raceway is located on US 219 at Kerens, WV. The track phone is 304-636-3339 and weekday phones are 304-636-8661 and 304-636-4534. The track website is http://www.elkinsraceway.net.
Hesston Speedway is located off of SR 26 south of Huntingdon, PA at Hesston PA at the Race Track Road turnoff. The track website is http://www.hesstonspeedway.com with track phone 814-658-2823. Mercer Raceway Park is located just north of Mercer, PA off US 19 on Fairground Road. The track website is http://www.mercerracewaypark.com, race day and office phone is 724-662-1310.
Pittsburgh's PA Motor Speedway is located just west of Pittsburgh off US 22 at Imperial, PA off the Noblestown exit. The track website is http://www.ppms.com, office phone 412-279-7223 and race day phone 724-695-3363 or 724-695-0393. Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex is located east of Farmington, PA off US 40. Website information may be obtained at http://www.roaringknob.com, with race day phone 724-329-0306. The Rock Speedway is located at south of Cumberland, MD off US 220 at the Allegany County Fairgrounds. Track website is http://www.therockspeedway.com and office phone for Oval Track Promotions of 410-857-3821 for both tracks.
Thunder Valley Raceway is located off PA 160 and US 30 at Central City, PA on Shade Church Road. The track website is http://www..thundervalleyraceway.com, race day phone 814-754-8090 and office phone 301-733-3688. Tyler County Speedway is located south of Middlebourne, WV on SR 18 at the Tyler County Fairgrounds. Tyler County Speedway is located south of Middlebourne, WV on SR 18 at the Tyler County Fairgrounds. The track website is http://www.tylercountyspeedwayonline.com. with race day phone 304-758-2660 and phones for Circle Track Management Group of 304-904-0021 and 304-483-2536
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jeff Rine tops Hyper-Thunder by the Lake at Hesston for UFo Race Championship!
Hesston, PA (July 3, 2011) Jeff Rine from Danville, PA won the thrilling 51-lap Hyper-Thunder by the Lake on Sunday night at the Hesston Speedway, earning $5,000 in the 51-lap main event. The event was co sanctioned between the UFo Race Championship and the Three State Flyers Series.
Support classes had competed earlier in the racing program. Just prior to the start of the Late Model portion of the program, a heavy downpour hit the facility. The start was delayed but the program was completed.
A field of 34 cars were divided into four qualifying heats of 12 laps each, with the top four finishers earning feature spots. The top three finishers went into the redraw for the top 12 starting positions. Gary Beward was the winner of Heat 1 from the pole position. Steve Everhart won the second heat, starting third. Heat 3 went to fourth starting Jason Covert. Boom Briggs took Heat 4 after starting fifth. Two B-Mains rounded out the preliminary action, won by Jack Pencil and Ron Delano, Jr.
The top 12 redraw found Devin Friese and Boom Briggs getting the front row positions for the 51-lap Hyper-Thunder by the Lake. Friese took the lead at the start over Briggs, Jason Covert, Gary Beward, and Jeff Miller. Covert passed Briggs for second on lap 2 as Jim Yoder moved to fifth, as the first caution flag of the race waved on lap 3 for Doug Eck slowing on the front stretch. On the double file restart, Friese chose the low lane and continued in the lead over Briggs, Beward, Miller, and third starting Jeff Rine who had fallen back at the start. Miller passed Beward for third on lap 6, as the next caution appeared on lap 9 for Bo Feathers.
Friese again chose the inside on this restart and led the field to turn one when the green waved. Sliding up the track, he slipped up too high and lost speed, falling to third. Briggs shot by in turn two and would be the new leader at lap 10 over Rine, Friese, Miller, and Covert. Covert took fourth from Miller on lap 11. Rine and Friese locked into a side-by-side war for second at this point, swapping the position on laps 13 and 15, before Rine finally nosed ahead on lap 16. Covert raced Friese for third at lap 20, with green flag racing continuing. Covert made the pass for third on lap 21, and the top three raced close for the lead before the next caution came on lap 26 for Danny Mitchell slowing to a stop. J.T. Spence brought out another caution a lap later.
On the lap 27 restart, Briggs chose the inside groove and led the field back up to speed. Briggs crossed lanes and went to the top of the track, but Rine dove inside in turn two and was able to pass Briggs to take the lead on lap 28. Covert settled into third over Miller and Beward. Covert’s engine began misfiring, but he was still able to remain within distance of the leaders. Nick (not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)son and Beward swapped fifth before (not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)son cleared Beward on lap 39. The next yellow came on lap 42 as Jared Miley slowed to a stop. Covert’s mount finally failed him on this restart to bring out another yellow with 43 laps complete.
Rine kept choosing the outside groove for the restarts, and was able to nose ahead of Briggs. (not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)son advanced to third on lap 44, with 19th starting Dylan Yoder taking fourth place with Miller in fifth. (not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)son was strong on the inside, as he and Briggs raced side by side for second. Briggs was able to nose back ahead, but the yellow flag waved again with 49 laps scored for Kyle Merkel. After a three car tangle on the first attempted run to the finish, the two lap dash to the finish was set.
Rine again chose the outside, and fired to restart the race. Briggs quickly got up to speed on the inside, and the pair raced door to door through turns one and two. The two made slight contact exiting turn two, but Rine never faltered in nosing back ahead. Briggs bobbled just slightly, allowing (not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)son to make a run at him. Rine would go on to take the checkered flag, with Briggs nosing 11th starting (not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)son for second. 19th starting Yoder was fourth, as Friese made a late charge to net fifth place. Miller was sixth as Waylon Wagner, Beward, Steve Everhart, and Miley completed the top ten.
Devin Friese continues to lead the UFo Race Championship point standings, now by 18 points over Jared Miley. Keith Barbara remains third but lost ground after car problems in hot laps forced him from the event. Defending champion Chad McClellan is fourth over Quintin Wyandt, Danny Mitchell, Matt Dobnak, Jared Hawkins, Butch McGill, and Robbie Scott.
The UFo Race Championship returns to action on Saturday, July 9, with the running of the “Supernational Road†at the Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex in Markleysburg, PA, as the 41-lap main event will pay $3,000 to win and $300 to start. The following week, UFo will invade the Dog Hollow Speedway on Sunday, July 17 for the “Connor Bobik 100â€, paying $4,000 to win and $400 to start. This race will also feature the first appearance of the Outlaw 410 Sprints at Dog Hollow. This will be a $7,700 total to win weekend at Dog Hollow, which includes a $2,500 to win race on Friday, July 15th and bonus money for the top 2 overall finishers for the weekend. On Saturday, July 23, UFo returns to Pittsburgh’s PA Motor Speedway for the “F-2 Shockwave,†with $4,000 total to win available.
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.
ASI Racewear is the official provider of UFo race apparel and carries merchandise of many top Super Late Model drivers. Information on ASI may be found at http://www.asiwear.com. Rocket Chassis will reward the 2011 UFo Race Champion with a $1,000 chassis credit. Their website is http://www.rocketchassis.com. JNJ Motorsports Media provides quality public relations services including website design and maintenance for race teams and other motorsports businesses. Their website is http://www.jnjmotorsportsmedial.com
Complete information on the UFo Race Championship may be found at http://www.uforacechampionship.com. Facebook members can keep up to date with the tour by going to http://www.facebook.com/uforacechampionship and clicking the “LIKE†button.
Dog Hollow Speedway is located east of Indiana, PA off US 422 on PA 403 at Strongstown. The track phone is 814-948-6812 and promoter phone is 814-948-4252. The track website is http://www.dog-hollow.net. Elkins Raceway is located on US 219 at Kerens, WV. The track phone is 304-636-3339 and weekday phones are 304-636-8661 and 304-636-4534. The track website is http://www.elkinsraceway.net.
Hesston Speedway is located off of SR 26 south of Huntingdon, PA at Hesston PA at the Race Track Road turnoff. The track website is http://www.hesstonspeedway.com with track phone 814-658-2823. Mercer Raceway Park is located just north of Mercer, PA off US 19 on Fairground Road. The track website is http://www.mercerracewaypark.com, race day and office phone is 724-662-1310.
Pittsburgh's PA Motor Speedway is located just west of Pittsburgh off US 22 at Imperial, PA off the Noblestown exit. The track website is http://www.ppms.com, office phone 412-279-7223 and race day phone 724-695-3363 or 724-695-0393. Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex is located east of Farmington, PA off US 40. Website information may be obtained at http://www.roaringknob.com, with race day phone 724-329-0306. The Rock Speedway is located at south of Cumberland, MD off US 220 at the Allegany County Fairgrounds. Track website is http://www.therockspeedway.com and office phone for Oval Track Promotions of 410-857-3821 for both tracks.
Thunder Valley Raceway is located off PA 160 and US 30 at Central City, PA on Shade Church Road. The track website is http://www..thundervalleyraceway.com, race day phone 814-754-8090 and office phone 301-733-3688. Tyler County Speedway is located south of Middlebourne, WV on SR 18 at the Tyler County Fairgrounds. Tyler County Speedway is located south of Middlebourne, WV on SR 18 at the Tyler County Fairgrounds. The track website is http://www.tylercountyspeedwayonline.com. with race day phone 304-758-2660 and phones for Circle Track Management Group of 304-904-0021 and 304-483-2536
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