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August 20, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Davey J Wins 5th Career UFo Feature at Red Miley Rumble at PPMS!
Imperial, PA (August 20, 2011) Davey Johnson of Latrobe, PA strengthened his lead as the all-time UFo Race Championship feature winner by winning the UFo vs ULMS “Red Miley Rumble†at Pittsburgh’s PA Motor Speedway on Saturday night. The win was worth $4,159 and was Johnson’s 5th UFo win.
2-time UFo Champion Alex Ferree and 19 year-old Michael Norris lead the 32-car field to the green flag for the 44-lap feature. Norris was scored the leader of the 1st lap before a caution appeared for an incident which eliminated 2010 UFo Champion Chad McClellan, Leo Staldeman, Ben Miley and Dylan Yoder.
Norris continued to lead after the race resumed, but single car cautions again slowed the race on laps 7 and 8. After the 8th lap restart, Ferree powered to the lead using a bold high side move on the back straight. Ferree appeared to be in strong form, but as a caution appeared on lap 13 for a flat tire on Brandon Burgoon’s car, Ferree exited to the pits.
Norris assumed command and soon had 3rd starting Johnson, 9th staring Daryl Chariler and 16th starting Michael Davis on his tail with 11th starting Steve Baker in 5th and 21st starting Keith Barbara now in 6th. The top 4 put on a furious race for the lead while several single car cautions slowed the pace, including a lap 25 caution for a flat tire on Steve Baker’s car.
On the restart Norris continued to lead, but another caution flew on lap 26 when UFo point leader Devin Friese also slowed with a lap tire. Johnson powered into the lead on the lap 26 restart, but Norris remained in striking distance for the remainder of the race. Barbara advanced to 3rd on lap 31, but his fine run was halted by mechanical problems 8 laps later.
Johnson crossed the line just ahead of Norris at the checkers with Davis in 3rd, Burgoon raced back to 4th after restarting 25th on lap 13. Baker also raced back from the rear of the field to finish 5th. Mike Johnson, Lynn Geisler, John Mollick, John Garvin Jr, and Jime Stephans rounded out the top 10.
The next UFo Race Championship events are slated for Labor Day weekend. On Friday night, September 3, the UFo “WV State Championship†at Tyler County Speedway will pay $8,000 to win as part of the track’s $180,000 “Black Diamond†event. On Sunday, September 4, the UFo pilots will meet the 3 State Flyers in a co-series event at the Hesston Speedway. The “Eriksen SuperSTAR Sizzler†will pay $4,000 to win. Then on Saturday, September 10, the 2 series will meet once again at the Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex for the “King of the Knob†paying $5,000 to the winner.
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.jnjmotorsportsmedia.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
August 20, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Davey J Wins 5th Career UFo Feature at Red Miley Rumble at PPMS!
Imperial, PA (August 20, 2011) Davey Johnson of Latrobe, PA strengthened his lead as the all-time UFo Race Championship feature winner by winning the UFo vs ULMS “Red Miley Rumble†at Pittsburgh’s PA Motor Speedway on Saturday night. The win was worth $4,159 and was Johnson’s 5th UFo win.
2-time UFo Champion Alex Ferree and 19 year-old Michael Norris lead the 32-car field to the green flag for the 44-lap feature. Norris was scored the leader of the 1st lap before a caution appeared for an incident which eliminated 2010 UFo Champion Chad McClellan, Leo Staldeman, Ben Miley and Dylan Yoder.
Norris continued to lead after the race resumed, but single car cautions again slowed the race on laps 7 and 8. After the 8th lap restart, Ferree powered to the lead using a bold high side move on the back straight. Ferree appeared to be in strong form, but as a caution appeared on lap 13 for a flat tire on Brandon Burgoon’s car, Ferree exited to the pits.
Norris assumed command and soon had 3rd starting Johnson, 9th staring Daryl Chariler and 16th starting Michael Davis on his tail with 11th starting Steve Baker in 5th and 21st starting Keith Barbara now in 6th. The top 4 put on a furious race for the lead while several single car cautions slowed the pace, including a lap 25 caution for a flat tire on Steve Baker’s car.
On the restart Norris continued to lead, but another caution flew on lap 26 when UFo point leader Devin Friese also slowed with a lap tire. Johnson powered into the lead on the lap 26 restart, but Norris remained in striking distance for the remainder of the race. Barbara advanced to 3rd on lap 31, but his fine run was halted by mechanical problems 8 laps later.
Johnson crossed the line just ahead of Norris at the checkers with Davis in 3rd, Burgoon raced back to 4th after restarting 25th on lap 13. Baker also raced back from the rear of the field to finish 5th. Mike Johnson, Lynn Geisler, John Mollick, John Garvin Jr, and Jime Stephans rounded out the top 10.
The next UFo Race Championship events are slated for Labor Day weekend. On Friday night, September 3, the UFo “WV State Championship†at Tyler County Speedway will pay $8,000 to win as part of the track’s $180,000 “Black Diamond†event. On Sunday, September 4, the UFo pilots will meet the 3 State Flyers in a co-series event at the Hesston Speedway. The “Eriksen SuperSTAR Sizzler†will pay $4,000 to win. Then on Saturday, September 10, the 2 series will meet once again at the Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex for the “King of the Knob†paying $5,000 to the winner.
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.jnjmotorsportsmedia.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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