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09/18/2006


URC BAR'S LEAKS/ADVANCE AUTO PARTS
CURRENT POINT STANDINGS


URC Season Long Point Standings
1 1,518 Curt Michael #99
2 1,344 Kevin Welsh #2w
3 1,339 Greg Coverdale #6
4 1,329 Brian Seidel #5g
5 1,279 Brook Weibley #56
6 1,207 Kramer Williamson #73
7 1,191 Mark Bitner #15
8 1,166 Bill Brian #00
9 1,054 Ed Aikin #19A
10 961 Dave Ely #3

TAYLOR & MESSICK DELAWARE STATE SERIES
1 395 Curt Michael #99
2 357 Kramer Williamson #73
3 321 Greg Coverdale #6
4 275 Brook Weibley #56
5 261 Kevin Welsh #2w

FREDS TRAILER PARTS NEW POINTS SERIES
1 627 Kevin Welsh #2w
2 583 Brian Seidel #5g
3 563 Curt Michael #99
4 537 Greg Coverdale #6
5 518 Dave Ely #3

VALLEY FORGE INC. PA STATE SERIES
1 568 Bill Brian #00
1 561 Scott Pursell #1
3 560 Curt Michael #99
4 510 Brian Seidel #5g
5 498 Brook Weibley #56

URC Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Schedule of Events
Friday, September 15 Wingless Sprint Test & Tune at Bridgeport Speedway 8 PM
Friday, September 15 Oshweken
Saturday, September 16 Oshweken
Saturday, September 23 Delaware International Speedway
Saturday, October 7 Rolling Wheels $3,000 To Win
Saturday, October 14 Grandview Speedway
Friday, December 1 URC Annual Awards Banquet Lancaster, PA


CURT MICHAEL BEATS ALAIN BERGERON TO THE WIRE, POCKETS $4,000 FOR BULLY HILL NATIONALS SPRINT WIN AT BLACK ROCK SPEEDWAY

URC's Curt Michael played the waiting game and positioned himself to be in the right place at the right time to win the 35 lap Bully Hill Vineyards Sprint Car Nationals on Saturday night at the Black Rock Speedway. Michael of Ocean View, DE drove a flawless race, wheeling the Palladino owned sprint car to his sixth win of the season and his thirty-second career URC win. Michael took the lead on lap six then handed off the top spot to Alain Bergeron on lap fourteen. Michael then put the pressure on for the final five laps, regaining the lead on lap thirty-three. For the final two laps, Michael and Bergeron exchanged the lead several times with Michael holding the advantage at the drop of the checker flag. Michael won the race on URC's American Racer Tires.

A field of sixty-five sprint cars took part in the Bully Hill Vineyards Sprint Nationals with Alain Bergeron setting fast time in the Empire Super Sprint sponsored Time Trials. The Canadian Sprint Car Nationals sponsored heat race events which were won by Jessica Zemken, Josh Weller, Danny Massey, Brian Seidel and Dan Kaszubinski. The Mike Emhof Motorsports "D" Main saw Nick Bashford take the win as Rich Swathout won the Gates Electric Supply "C" Main. The winner of the Gater Racing News "B" Main was Justin Barger. Curt Michael was the winner of the six car Slocum Milk Hauling Dash for Cash.

A shower moved into the area just prior to the "B" Main, forcing a rain delay of over one hour. The track crew never gave up and brought back the racing surface so the show could be completed.

In the 35 lap sprint feature, pole sitter Chuck Hebing set the pace for the first five laps with Michael powering into the top spot on lap six. The first caution of the night came out on lap nine with Hebing came to a stop in turn three. On the restart, Michael was quickest into the first turn with Bergeron in second followed by Brook Weibley and Trevor Lewis.

On lap fourteen, Bergeron caught Michael to become the third different leader of the race. A caution on lap sixteen for Rob Dietrick slowed the field once again. On the restart, Bergeron ran to had from the rest of the field as Michael now had to contend with the challenges of Weibley and Lewis.

The final caution of the race was displayed on lap twenty-six for Bryan Howland who spun in turn two. The restart saw Bergeron slip away from the field at the drop of the green flag with Michael still fighting to stay ahead of Weibley and Lewis.

With five laps to go, Bergeron was approaching slower traffic and Michael was gaining on the leader. As Michael joined Bergeron in the race for the lead, Trevor Lewis an Brook Weibley were closing on the leaders as well. On lap thirty-three, Michael took the lead but Bergeron fought back to regain the top spot once again. With the white flag waiving, Michael took the lead for good as Trevor Lewis moved into the picture, but running short of time to challenge for the win. Lewis finished third as he was looking for his third consecutive Bully Hill National victory.

BULLY HILL VINEYARDS SPRINT FEATURE FINISH: Curt Michael, Alain Bergeron, Trevor Lewis, Brook Weibley, Dan Kaszubinski, Kevin Welsh, Brian Seidel, Blake Breen, Junior Martin, Danny Massey, Nick Fratto, Josh Weller, Justin Barger, Lance Yonge, Bryan Howland, Jessica Zemken, Davey Franek, Ed Aikin, Chris Muhleisen, Greg Coverdale, Jeff VanDusen, Steve Poirier, Rob Dietrick, Doug Emery, Scott Pursell, Jared Zimbardi, Jason Clauss, Chuck Hebing.

DNQ- -Dave Ely, Geoff Quackenbush, Mares Stellfox, Jimmy Stitzel, Jeff Cook, Rich Swarthout, Jamie Bodo, Kyle Drum, Rick Wilson, Jason Barney, Gary Gollub, Ray Preston, Gary Troutman, Russ Bennett, Davey Sammons, Tommy Wickham, Tim Hogue, Don Adamczyk, Midge Miller, Scott McClaren, Bill Brian Jr., Johnny Zimmerman, Nick Bashford, Dave Wickham, Mike Stelter, Robbie Stillwaggon, Mark Bitner, Michael Parent, Darrell Quackenbush, Jeremy Barnard, Howard Singer, April Wilson, Bubby Kerrick, Derek Jonathan, Billy White, Glenn Styres, Brad Knaub, Bobby Breen.

URC Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Schedule of Events
Friday, September 15 Wingless Sprint Test & Tune at Bridgeport Speedway 8 PM
Friday, September 15 Oshweken
Saturday, September 16 Oshweken
Saturday, September 23 Delaware International Speedway
Saturday, October 7 Rolling Wheels $3,000 To Win
Saturday, October 14 Grandview Speedway
Friday, December 1 URC Annual Awards Banquet Lancaster, PA


URC PLANS WINGLESS TEST & TUNE FRIDAY NIGHT, SEPTEMBER 15 AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY

The fans have been asking for wingless sprint car racing and the United Racing Company is listening. URC, our nation's oldest traveling sprint car organization, will be offering their competitors a Wingless Test & Tune at the Bridgeport Speedway on Friday night, September 15. And yes, this Test & Tune session will take place on both the quarter mile and the five-eighth mile ovals at Bridgeport. Along with many race fans, numerous URC Owners and Drivers want the chance to remove the wings and go racing as well.

Over the past season, URC has been contacted by several track operators who are also asking for wingless sprint car. At the present time, URC is not booking any wingless shows for 2007, as it's a wait and see situation following the Bridgeport Wingless Test & Tune on September 15.

In the early years of URC, the organization was wingless, but later added the top and front wing to conform with the current day sprint cars. In the state of Indiana, sprint car racing is pretty much exclusively all wingless racing. The car counts are strong and the general feedback is, the cost of racing wingless is much more affordable. The reason being that there is less down force, extending the life of many of the high dollar car components such as the rear and motor. For the track operators, this also means less wear on their racing surface.

At this time, URC is not planning to transition 100% to wingless, but to compliment their already attractive schedule with some additional shows that would offer wingless sprint cars. Of course, this is all pending the outcome of the September 15 Wingless Test & Tune.

The last three wingless URC sprint events took place at the Grandview Speedway in Bechtelsville, PA. Billy Ellis was the winner on September 3, 2005, Jon Eldreth won a wingless show on August 20, 1996 and later that year, Rick Koenig was the winner on September 1.

It is said by many, that wingless sprint car racing will put the driver back into the race. It's not necessarily about the speed, but the feathering of the throttle, working this light weight high powered race car around any dirt track.

The Bridgeport Speedway URC Wingless Test & Tune is open only to URC members. Those wishing to compete, must register by calling URC at 302-422-1508 on or before September 14. It is critical that drivers pre-enter to best plan the number of warm-up sessions that will take place on September 15. For URC, the gates will open 6 PM, the show will being at 7 PM. The first warm-up session for the wingless URC sprints will be just after 8 PM. The URC wingless sprints will first practice on the five-eighth mile speedway, ending with practice on the quarter mile. URC race teams will park in the backstretch pits. URC drivers, owners and crew members will be required to pay the $25 pit fee upon entering the pit area.

Other then the rain outs of 2006, the United Racing Company has enjoyed a great season, delivering weekly events that pay $2,000 to the winner with minimum earnings of $200 just to start the 25 lap main events. Sixteen events were presented so far this year, with ten different feature winners. URC also delivered two big events, the Shot Drop Nationals at Williams Grove Speedway and the Jack Gunn Memorial which took place at the Selinsgrove Speedway. Both events had open invites to the Pennsylvania 358 Sprints, attracting more then fifty sprint cars at each event. URC developed rules that brought the 358 Sprints and URC Sprints to a near equal playing field, without any additional costs to the car owners.

URC will end their season on Friday, December 1st with the 59th Annual URC Awards Banquet, and reward their championship winning team with $10,000.

For more information, please visit the URC web site at: www.urcsprints.com.

URC Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Schedule of Events
Saturday, September 9 Black Rock Speedway $4,000 To Win Bully Hill Nationals
Friday, September 15 Wingless Sprint Test & Tune at Bridgeport Speedway 8 PM
Friday, September 15 Oshweken
Saturday, September 16 Oshweken
Saturday, September 23 Delaware International Speedway
Saturday, October 7 Rolling Wheels $3,000 To Win
Saturday, October 14 Grandview Speedway
Friday, December 1 URC Annual Awards Banquet Lancaster, PA


Two time defending Champion Looks for Three in Row. . . .
TREVOR LEWIS ENTERS BULLY HILL SPRINT NATIONALS AT BLACK ROCK THIS SATURDAY


Trevor Lewis of Upper Black Eddy, PA may only drive one sprint car race this season, and when he does, he'll be looking for his third consecutive win at the Bully Hill Vineyards Sprint Car Nationals this Saturday at the Black Rock Speedway in Dundee, NY. So what car will he driver? The very same Bill Turpin/Fred Kennedy sprint car that he won this race with last year. With eleven URC career wins to his credit, Lewis is certainly one of the top contenders who ever strapped into a URC sprint car. And even more special is. . . . Lewis has the drive to win the big money events, just like the show this weekend at Black Rock Speedway.

With more then $25,000 in purse money on the line, the best in the business of 360 sprint car racing will be hand to chase the $4,000 first place prize in the 35 lap event. Other top guns shooting for the large slice of the payoff include Curt Michael, Kevin Welsh, Brian Seidel, Bill Brian Jr., Dave Ely, Brook Weibley, Kramer Williamson, Scott Pursell, Greg Coverdale, Chuck Hebing, Lance Yonge, Dan Kaszubinski, Justin Barger and Bryan Howland just to name a few.

will open at 2 PM for sign in and the draw. Sign in will close promptly at 3:45 PM to begin organizing the nights' activities. Grandstand gates will open at 3 PM with Time Trials beginning at 5 PM.

For additional information to include the entry forms, payoff and race procedures, please go to the competitors page on www.urcsprints.com. For directions and track specific information, please visit: www.BlackRockSpeedway.net.

URC Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Schedule of Events
Saturday, September 9 Black Rock Speedway $4,000 To Win Bully Hill Nationals
Friday, September 15 Oshweken
Saturday, September 16 Oshweken
Saturday, September 23 Delaware International Speedway
Saturday, October 7 Rolling Wheels $3,000 To Win
Saturday, October 14 Grandview Speedway
Friday, December 1 URC Annual Awards Banquet


WELLER & SAMMONS LEAD THE CHASE IN URC REWARDS PROGRAM

A $500 cash bonus is up for grabs at the URC Awards Banquet on Friday night, December 1, and it only takes one chip to win. Throughout the 2006 racing season, URC Drivers & Owners have earned URC Chips for making public appearances, displaying their race cars and participating on Radio Talk Shows. Through the end of August, twenty-four drivers or owners have participated in the program, delivering a minimum of eighty-seven publicity showings. Josh Weller and Rookie Driver Davey Sammons lead all competitors with 11 activities followed by Scott Pursell (9), Curt Michael (7) and Johnny Zimmerman with six.

For each activity, the driver or owner will earn one chip. At the URC Awards Banquet, one chip will be drawn with the winner earning a $500 cash award. It only takes one chip to win, but a driver or owner can increase their chances by participating in more publicity activities.

This is a great program to increase driver, team and URC awareness to the racing community.

Other drivers and owners who took part in the program include Mares Stellfox, Bill Gallagher, Junior Martin, Kramer Williamson, Brook Weibley, Fred Kennedy, Mark Bitner, Randy West, Tim Hogue, Kevin Welsh, Dave Ely, Pat Palladino, Bill Brian Jr., Brian Seidel, Justin Collett, Dave McGough, Gene Franckowiak, Chris Coyle and Jason Clauss.


URC HEADS TO BULLY HILL SPRINT NATIONALS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

The countdown is underway for the 8th Annual Bully Hill Vineyards Sprint Nationals at the Black Rock Speedway in Dundee, NY. With more then $25,000 in purse money on the line, the best in the business of 360 sprint car racing will be hand to chase the $4,000 first place prize in the 35 lap event.

Time trials, heat race qualifying as well as a pair of "D" mains, and a "C" and "B" main will make-up the racing program. Close to 150 laps of sprint car racing will take place on this tricky 4/10th mile speedway. Also on the program will be the Slocum Milk Hauling All-Star Dash, with six cars racing for the top money represented by URC, ESS and the PSG sprints.

URC point leader and three time Champion Curt Michael, will be a major threat to win this event. Other top URC contenders include Kevin Welsh, Brian Seidel, Bill Brian Jr, Dave Ely, Brook Weibley, Kramer Williamson and of course, Mr. Excitement Greg Coverdale.

ESS and PSG sprint stars chasing the $4,000 payday include Chuck Hebing, Lance Yonge, Dan Kaszubinski, Justin Barger and Bryan Howland just to name a few.

The pit gates will open at 2 PM for sign in and the draw. Sign in will close promptly at 3:45 PM to begin organizing the nights' activities. Grandstand gates will open at 3 PM with Time Trials beginning at 5 PM.

For additional information to include the entry forms, payoff and race procedures, please go to the competitors page on www.urcsprints.com. For directions and track specific information, please visit: www.BlackRockSpeedway.net.

URC Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Schedule of Events
Saturday, September 9 Black Rock Speedway $4,000 To Win Bully Hill Nationals
Friday, September 15 Oshweken
Saturday, September 16 Oshweken
Saturday, September 23 Delaware International Speedway
Saturday, October 7 Rolling Wheels $3,000 To Win
Saturday, October 14 Grandview Speedway
Friday, December 1 URC Annual Awards Banquet


RAIN STOPS URC VISIT TO NEW EGYPT TONIGHT. . .
URC OFF TO BLACK ROCK SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9


Mother Nature could very well have the most points this season, claiming still another rain out for the URC Sprints, this time at the New Egypt Speedway on Saturday night. For the URC Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Sprint Series, their next event will be Saturday, September 9 and showcase the 8th Annual Bully Hill Vineyards Sprint Nationals at the Black Rock Speedway in Dundee, NY. A one day purse in excess of $25,000 will be distributed with $4,000 going to the winner of 35 lap National event. At present, the car count for the 360 sprints should exceed seventy cars.

Time trials, heat race qualifying as well as a pair of "D" mains, and a "C" and "B" main will make-up the racing program. Close to 150 laps of sprint car racing will take place on this tricky 4/10th mile speedway. Also on the program will be the Slocum Milk Hauling All-Star Dash, with six cars racing for the top money represented by URC, ESS and the PSG sprints.

URC driver Trevor Lewis of Upper Black Eddy, PA won this event the past two years, but so far in 2006, Lewis has yet to climb behind the wheel of a sprint car. Brook Weibley, the popular 410 driver who signed on to run URC this season, will drive the Turpin/Kennedy car that won this event the past two years.

URC point leader and three time Champion Curt Michael, will be an ace to win this event along with Kevin Welsh, Brian Seidel, Bill Brian Jr, Dave Ely, Kramer Williamson and of course, Mr. Excitement Greg Coverdale.

ESS and PSG sprint stars chasing the $4,000 payday include Chuck Hebing, Lance Yonge, Dan Kaszubinski, Justin Barger and Bryan Howland just to name a few.

The pit gates will open at 2 PM for sign in and the draw. Sign in will close promptly at 3:45 PM to begin organizing the nights' activities. Grandstand gates will open at 3 PM with Time Trials beginning at 5 PM.

For additional information to include the entry forms, payoff and race procedures, please go to the competitors page on www.urcsprints.com. For directions and track specific information, please visit: www.BlackRockSpeedway.net.

URC Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Schedule of Events
Saturday, September 9 Black Rock Speedway $4,000 To Win Bully Hill Nationals
Friday, September 15 Oshweken
Saturday, September 16 Oshweken
Saturday, September 23 Delaware International Speedway
Saturday, October 7 Rolling Wheels $3,000 To Win
Saturday, October 14 Grandview Speedway
Friday, December 1 URC Annual Awards Banquet


URC SPRINTS RETURN TO GEORGETOWN SPEEDWAY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST, NEW EGYPT SATURDAY NIGHT

The United Racing Club Sprint Cars will make a return visit to the Georgetown Speedway in Georgetown, DE on Friday night, September 1. More then twelve years have gone by since the URC sprinters last raced at Georgetown. In fact, in 1994, URC made three visits to the speedway with Jimmy Martin taking the win on June 3 as Greg Coverdale won the September 16 and October 2nd Georgetown URC sprint events.

In total, URC has presented a total of ten events at Georgetown with the first visit dating back to May 5, 1963 when Earl Halaquist was the winner. In 1987, Georgetown did host four URC events with Dave Kelly taking one victory as Glenn Fitzcharles, (URC's winningest driver, now retired) won the other three events.

In 1992, URC was in action just one time at Georgetown with Jimmy Baker taking the win on September 18.

Going into the Friday night, September 1 event at Georgetown, Curt Michael is the point leader and he's looking for his four URC title and third consecutive crown. Curt owns five URC wins this season. Competition will be plentiful was Kevin Welsh, Dave Ely, Brook Weibley, Brian Seidel, Greg Coverdale and Bill Brian Jr. are just some of the contenders.

The following night, Saturday, September 2, the URC Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Sprint Series will be in action at the New Egypt Speedway in New Egypt, NJ.

For more information, please visit www.urcsprints.com.


COMING EVENTS:
Friday, September 1 Georgetown Speedway, Georgetown, DE
Saturday, September 2 New Egypt Speedway, New Egypt, NJ


UPDATED URC POINTS FOLLOWING THE FRIDAY NIGHT EVENT AT WILLIAMS GROVE

URC SEASON LONG POINT STANDINGS
1 1,387 Curt Michael #99
2 1,289 Greg Coverdale #6
3 1,239 Kevin Welsh #2w
4 1,218 Brian Seidel #5g
5 1,207 Kramer Williamson #73
6 1,165 Brook Weibley #56
7 1,141 Mark Bitner #15
8 1,116 Bill Brian #00
9 986 Ed Aikin #19A
10 911 Dave Ely #3

TAYLOR & MESSICK DELAWARE STATE SERIES
1 395 Curt Michael #99
2 357 Kramer Williamson #73
3 321 Greg Coverdale #6
4 275 Brook Weibley #56
5 261 Kevin Welsh #2w

FREDS TRAILER PARTS NEW POINTS SERIES
1 522 Kevin Welsh #2w
2 487 Greg Coverdale #6
3 476 Brian Seidel #5g
4 468 Dave Ely #3
5 446 Mark Bitner #15

VALLEY FORGE INC. PA STATE SERIES
1 568 Bill Brian #00
1 561 Scott Pursell #1
3 560 Curt Michael #99
4 510 Brian Seidel #5g
5 498 Brook Weibley #56

URC Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Schedule of Events
Friday, September 1 Georgetown Speedway
Saturday, September 2 New Egypt Speedway
Saturday, September 9 Black Rock Speedway $4,000 To Win Bully Hill Nationals
Friday, September 15 Oshweken
Saturday, September 16 Oshweken
Saturday, September 23 Delaware International Speedway
Saturday, October 7 Rolling Wheels $3,000 To Win
Saturday, October 14 Grandview Speedway
Friday, December 1 URC Annual Awards Banquet


Curt Michael charges from eighteenth to fifth. . .
PAT CANNON POCKETS $4,000 IN URC SHOT DROP/BAR'S LEAKS SPRINT NATIONALS FRIDAY AT WILLIAMS GROVE

Pat Cannon of Etters, PA was the best of fifty-one competitors on Friday night at the Williams Grove Speedway, winning the first annual SHOT DROP/BAR'S LEAKS Sprint Car Nationals. Cannon earned an impressive $4,000 in the 25 lap National events that ran off non-stop. The SHOT DROP/BAR'S LEAKS Nationals was the first race of its' kind ever in the state of Pennsylvania offering a total purse that exceeded $20,000. This national event was represented by thirty-one URC competitors, fourteen of the local 358 Sprints, two drivers from the USCS organization, two from ESS, one from the Patriots and one Central Pennsylvania 410 sprint car driver. A large crowd turned out for the event and Williams Grove Promoter Alan Kreitzer and URC Managing Members were already discussing plans for the 2007 edition of the 1-866-SHOT DROP/BAR'S LEAKS Sprint Car Nationals.

URC Rookie sensation Davey Sammons turned the Williams Grove Speedway in record time to earn the CnB Mushroom $200 cash award for setting fast time of 18.291 or 98.409 mph. Five qualifiers were necessary with victories in the Racing Electronics heat races going to Scott Pursell, Blane Heimbach, Justin Barger, Dave McGough and Brian Seidel. The Don Ott "C" Main was won by Midge Miller with the Wings Unlimited "B" Main victory going to Jon Eldreth.

A rain delay during the running of the heat races did slow the running of the show, but when it came to feature time, the twenty-five lap main event ran non-stop and without a hitch.

The field of twenty-five sprint cars took the green flag with Pat Cannon immediately taking the lead, followed by fourth place started Cory Haas. Kenny Adams of Malabar, FL ran third as pole sitter Kevin Welsh ran fourth on the first lap. Cannon quickly ran to hide from the rest of the field with Adams now in the runner-up spot. URC driver Bill Brian Jr advanced to fourth as he wanted to be in the mix for this victory.

Deep in the pack, all eyes were on the Palladino #99 driven by Ocean View, DE driver Curt Michael. This car was on mission to the front, racing in the top ten by the halfway point. At the cross flags, Cannon still had a commanding lead with Adams doing everything he could to keep the leader in sight. Haas followed in third with Bill Brian fourth and Kevin Welsh in fifth.

With five laps remaining, Cannon was now dealing with slower traffic and Kenny Adams was making up ground. Cannon, who at one point had a fifteen car length lead, now had Kenny Adams within five car lengths. With just two laps remaining, Adams went to the high side of the speedway and began to reel in the leader once again.

The white flag was waiving and Adams made a last ditch effort charging hard and wide into turn two. Down the backstretch for the final lap, Adams had a strong run and looked to the bottom groove as Cannon chose to go high with at least three lapped cars racing just ahead of the leaders. Cannon's choice was the right one as he flashed under the checker flag, quickly becoming $4,000 richer. Kenny Adams finished second with Cory Haas third, Brian Seidel fourth as Curt Michael delivered a very impressive fifth place finish. Bill Brian Jr., who ran in the top five the entire race, broke on the final lap to finish twelfth.

For Pat Cannon, this marked his fourth win of the season, previously winning 358 features at Williams Grove, Lincoln and Selinsgrove. In 2005, Cannon was the Silver Spring Super Sportsman track and tour champion.

DON OTT "C" Main Finish: Midge Miller, Mares Stellfox, Bryan Gohn, Timmy long, Danny Dietrich, Davey Franek, Aaron Long, Will Urkuski, Jamie Bodo, Robbie Stillwaggon, Junior Martin.

WINGS UNLIMITED "B" Main Finish: Jon Eldreth, Kramer Williamson, Brooke Bowman, Ed Aikin, Kyle Purks, Davey Sammons, Mark Bitner, Gary Gollub, Midge Miller, Joe Zuczek, Timmy Long, Jimmy Seigel, Bryan Howland, Jason Clauss, Mares Stellfox, Jessica Zemken, Bryan Gohn, Byan Boylke.

SHOT DROP/BAR'S LEAKS NATIONALS- - Pat Cannon, Kenny Adams, Cory Haas, Brian Seidel, Curt Michael, Kevin Welsh, Greg Coverdale, Scott Pursell, Brook Weibley, Billy Pauch, Blane Heimbach, Bill Brian Jr., Danny Massey, Mike Walter, Justin Barger, Josh Weller, Jimmy Stitzel, Jon Eldreth, Ed Aikin, Davey Sammons, Dave McGough, Todd Rittenhouse, John Westbrook, Kramer Williamson, Brook Bowman.

FEATURE PAYOFF: $4,000, 2,000, 1,300, 1,200, 1,125, 1,100, 1,075, 1,050, 1,025, 1,000, 500, 450, 400, 375, 360, 350, 340, 335, 330 20-25 $300.

URC Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Schedule of Events
Friday, September 1 Georgetown Speedway
Saturday, September 2 New Egypt Speedway
Saturday, September 9 Black Rock Speedway $4,000 To Win Bully Hill Nationals
Friday, September 15 Oshweken
Saturday, September 16 Oshweken
Saturday, September 23 Delaware International Speedway
Saturday, October 7 Rolling Wheels $3,000 To Win
Saturday, October 14 Grandview Speedway
Friday, December 1 URC Annual Awards Banquet


1-866-SHOT DROP/BAR'S LEAKS SPRINT NATIONALS AT WILLIAMS GROVE TONIGHT

The much anticipated 1-866-SHOT DROP/BAR'S LEAKS Sprint Nationals will invade the Williams Grove Speedway tonight, August 25. The URC (United Racing Company) sanctioned event is a 25 lap, $4,000 to win program that offers a hefty payoff from top to bottom. For example, a fifth place finish is worth $1,125 with tenth playing $1,000 along with $300 being offered just to be one of the twenty-four starters in the SHOT DROP/BAR'S LEAKS Sprint Nationals.

A talented field of more then fifty cars are expected to invade the historic Williams Grove Speedway and the roster includes Kenny Adams, Nate Snyder, Kevin Nouse, Cory Haas and Terry Gray of Memphis, TN just to name a few. From the URC Sprint Series ranks, count on Curt Michael, Greg Coverdale, Kevin Welsh, Brian Seidel, Bill Brian Jr. and Kramer Williamson to add some excitement to the 360 Nationals.

Time trials will open this racing program that has a scheduled starting time of 7 PM. Heat race events, along with a "C" and "B" Main will be the qualifying process used to determine the field of twenty-four cars that will start the 25 lap SHOT DROP/BAR'S LEAKS Sprint Nationals.

URC Engine rules will apply for the 360 Sprints. For the 358 Sprints, they must meet the weekly Williams Grove engine rules. All other car specs, including the left and right rear tires must meet URC rules. A maximum 2" wickerbill is allowed. The top wing is the only allowable cockpit adjustable device.

So far this season, the URC Sprint Series has delivered an average car count of 33 and the turn out at Williams Grove for the SHOT DROP/BAR'S LEAKS NATIONALS should easily exceed fifty cars. For more information on this event or to pre-enter, please visit; www.urcsprints.com; Please go to the Competitors Page to find the special events payoff and rules as well as the URC Rule Book.

For spectators, visit us at www.urcsprints.com and view the statistics of URC, driver profiles and current point standings. You'll even find the URC Store where you can purchase hats, shirts or the 2005 URC Year Book.

If you need lodging when traveling to any of the URC Sprint Series events, please be sure to consider Choice Hotels as your place to stay. Choice Hotels is the official Hotel chain of the United Racing Company, offering discounts to URC fans and competitors. Be sure to call 1-800-4CHOICE and ask for the LURC rate when staying in any Choice Hotel property in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland. Choice Hotels include EconoLodge, Roadway, Comfort Suites, Clarion, MainStay, Quality and Sleep Inn. Be sure to check out their rates for your travels to the races, vacations or whenever you need overnight accommodations.

Williams Grove Speedway is located in Mechanicsburg, PA. For more information, please visit www.urcsprints.com.

URC Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Schedule of Events
Friday, August 25 Williams Grove Speedway SHOT DROP Nationals $4,000 To Win
Friday, September 1 Georgetown Speedway
Saturday, September 2 New Egypt Speedway
Saturday, September 9 Black Rock Speedway $4,000 To Win Bully Hill Nationals
Friday, September 15 Oshweken
Saturday, September 16 Oshweken
Saturday, September 23 Delaware International Speedway
Saturday, October 7 Rolling Wheels $3,000 To Win
Saturday, October 14 Grandview Speedway
Friday, December 1 URC Annual Awards Banquet


SHOT DROP NATIONALS FRIDAY AT THE GROVE,
HESSTON WILL BE DARK SATURDAY, URC EVENT CANCELLED

The URC Sprints will open their weekend on Friday night with the 1-866-SHOT DROP/BAR'S LEAKS Sprint Nationals at the Williams Grove Speedway. The following night, the URC Sprint Series were to make their inaugural visit to the Hesston Speedway, in Huntington, PA. However, a late Monday afternoon phone call from the Speedway, informed URC Managing Members that Hesston will not be operating this Saturday night, due to internal problems at the speedway. The conversation between the staff at Hesston and URC left the opportunity open for a URC event in 2007.

A talented field of more then fifty cars are expected to invade the historic Williams Grove Speedway and the roster includes Kenny Adams, Nate Snyder, Kevin Nouse, Cory Haas and Terry Gray of Memphis, TN just to name a few. From the URC Sprint Series ranks, count on Curt Michael, Greg Coverdale, Kevin Welsh, Brian Seidel, Bill Brian Jr. and Kramer Williamson to add some excitement to the 360 Nationals. URC Rookie standouts Davey Sammons Robbie Stillwaggon are both pre-entered for this National event.

Time trials will open this racing program that has a scheduled starting time of 7 PM. Heat race events, along with a "C" and "B" Main will be the qualifying process used to determine the field of twenty-four cars that will start the 25 lap SHOT DROP/BAR'S LEAKS Sprint Nationals.

URC Engine rules will apply for the 360 Sprints. For the 358 Sprints, they must meet the weekly Williams Grove engine rules. All other car specs, including the left and right rear tires must meet URC rules. A maximum 2" wickerbill is allowed. The top wing is the only allowable cockpit adjustable device.

For more information on this event or to pre-enter, please visit; www.urcsprints.com; Please go to the Competitors Page to find the special events payoff and rules as well as the URC Rule Book.

For spectators, visit us at www.urcsprints.com and view the statistics of URC, driver profiles and current point standings.

URC Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Schedule of Events
Friday, August 25 Williams Grove Speedway SHOT DROP Nationals $4,000 To Win
Friday, September 1 Georgetown Speedway
Saturday, September 2 New Egypt Speedway
Saturday, September 9 Black Rock Speedway $4,000 To Win Bully Hill Nationals
Friday, September 15 Oshweken
Saturday, September 16 Oshweken
Saturday, September 23 Delaware International Speedway
Saturday, October 7 Rolling Wheels $3,000 To Win
Saturday, October 14 Grandview Speedway
Friday, December 1 URC Annual Awards Banquet


URC Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Point Standings.

URC Season Long Point Standings
1 1,276 Curt Michael #99
2 1,135 Greg Coverdale #6
3 1,157 Kramer Williamson #73
4 1,131 Kevin Welsh #2w
5 1,098 Brian Seidel #5g
6 1,091 Mark Bitner #15
7 1,075 Brook Weibley #56
8 1,030 Bill Brian Jr. #00
9 933 Ed Aikin #19A
10 911 Dave Ely #3
TAYLOR & MESSICK DELAWARE STATE SERIES
1 395 Curt Michael #99
2 357 Kramer Williamson #73
3 321 Greg Coverdale #6
4 275 Brook Weibley #56
5 261 Kevin Welsh #2w
FREDS TRAILER PARTS NEW POINTS SERIES
1 522 Kevin Welsh #2w
2 487 Greg Coverdale #6
3 476 Brian Seidel #5g
4 468 Dave Ely #3
5 446 Mark Bitner #15
VALLEY FORGE INC. PA STATE SERIES
1 482 Bill Brian Jr. #00
1 458 Scott Pursell #1
3 449 Curt Michael #99
4 413 Mark Bitner #15
5 408 Brook Weibley #56


URC Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Schedule of Events

Friday, August 25 Williams Grove Speedway SHOT DROP Nationals $4,000 To Win
Saturday, August 26 Hesston Speedway
Friday, September 1 Georgetown Speedway
Saturday, September 2 New Egypt Speedway
Saturday, September 9 Black Rock Speedway $4,000 To Win Bully Hill Nationals
Friday, September 15 Oshweken
Saturday, September 16 Oshweken
Saturday, September 23 Delaware International Speedway
Saturday, October 7 Rolling Wheels $3,000 To Win
Saturday, October 14 Grandview Speedway
Friday, December 1 URC Annual Awards Banquet


CURT MICHAEL EYES $4,000 VICTORY IN 1-866-SHOT DROP/BAR'S LEAKS SPRINT NATIONALS FRIDAY AT THE GROVE

Curt Michael, a three time URC Champion, looking for his fourth title in 2006, is hotter then the beach at the Jersey shore, after winning his fifth URC sprint feature event Saturday night at the Delaware International Speedway. Michael along with car owner Cathy Palladino are looking forward to the 1-866-SHOT DROP/BAR'S LEAKS Sprint Nationals at the Williams Grove Speedway on Friday night, August 25. This first ever National 360 sprint event at the Grove will pay $4,000 to the winner of the twenty-five lap feature event. This hefty payoff will offer $1,125 for a fifth place finish with tenth playing $1,000 along with $300 being offered just to be one of the twenty-four starters in the SHOT DROP/BAR'S LEAKS Sprint Nationals.

The field continues to grow with additional entries coming in every day. At least fifty cars are expected to invade the historic Williams Grove Speedway and the roster includes Kenny Adams, Nate Snyder, Kevin Nouse, Cory Haas, Terry Gray of Memphis, TN, Greg Coverdale, Kevin Welsh, Brian Seidel, Bill Brian Jr. and Kramer Williamson to add some excitement to the 360 Nationals. All this talent will be a handful, but the Michael/Palladino Team are up to the challenge.

Time trials will open this racing program that has a scheduled starting time of 7 PM. Heat race events, along with a "C" and "B" Main will be the qualifying process used to determine the field of twenty-four cars that will start the 25 lap SHOT DROP/BAR'S LEAKS Sprint Nationals.

URC Engine rules will apply for the 360 Sprints. For the 358 Sprints, they must meet the weekly Williams Grove engine rules. All other car specs, including the left and right rear tires must meet URC rules. A maximum 2" wickerbill is allowed. The top wing is the only allowable cockpit adjustable device.

URC Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Schedule of Events
Friday, August 25 Williams Grove Speedway SHOT DROP Nationals $4,000 To Win
Saturday, August 26 Hesston Speedway
Friday, September 1 Georgetown Speedway
Saturday, September 2 New Egypt Speedway
Saturday, September 9 Black Rock Speedway $4,000 To Win Bully Hill Nationals
Friday, September 15 Oshweken
Saturday, September 16 Oshweken
Saturday, September 23 Delaware International Speedway
Saturday, October 7 Rolling Wheels $3,000 To Win
Saturday, October 14 Grandview Speedway
Friday, December 1 URC Annual Awards Banquet


Taylor & Messick Delaware State Sprint Series Continues. . . .
CURT MICHAEL MAKES LAST LAP PASS FOR FIFTH URC WIN OF 2006 SATURDAY AT DELAWARE INTERNATIONAL


DELMAR, DE . . . . Curt Michael of Ocean View, DE brought the crowd to their feet with a last lap pass, taking the lead from Brook Weibley to pocket the $2,000 first place money for his fifth win of the season and thirty-first career URC victory on Saturday night at the Delaware International Speedway. Michael and his Palladino sprinter, played a game of patience, moving into second on lap five then waiting until the final lap to make the winning pass. Weibley, the race leader for the first twenty-four laps, showed signs of a wearing tire that eventually went flat during post race inspection.

This event, sponsored by Taylor & Messick attracted a field of thirty-one sprint cars. LikeWise Construction posted a $100 cash bonus to each heat race winner with victories going to Josh Weller, Brook Weibley and rookie sensation Davey Sammons. The twelve lap "B" Main saw Bill Brian Jr. take the victory.

In the twenty-five lap URC Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts sprint car feature, Brook Weibley gunned into the lead but the caution was displayed immediately for Davey Sammons who came to a stop in turn two. The field re-grouped and when green flag racing resumed, Weibley again set the pace with Josh Weller in second and Curt Michael third. As the field completed lap one, a wild crash took place in turn four that involved numerous cars including Bill Brian Jr and Midge Miller who both flipped. Other involved cars were Johnny Zimmerman, Mike Haggenbottom, Kevin Welsh and Ed Aikin.

On the restart, Weibley again took command with Weller and Michael in the chase. On lap five, Michael moved into second and went to work chasing down the leader. Also on a charge was Kramer Williamson who was racing in third on lap eight.

At the halfway point, Weibley still had a comfortable lead with Michael and Williamson in the hunt followed by Josh Weller and Junior Martin driving the Bar's Leaks sponsored sprint car.

Just past halfway, it became noticeable that Michael was gaining on the race leader. Weibley now had to deal with lapped traffic and for the most part, he was slicing his way through traffic. With five laps remaining, Michael was now within striking distance for the lead.

With two laps to go, Michael lost ground exiting turn two and Weibley gained about a five car length lead. Michael never gave up quickly reeled back in the leader. With the white flag waiving, Weibley covered the inside lane opening the door Michael to use the outside lane. And he did. Michael firmly planted his sprint car in turn one and used the outside lane to pull along side of Weibley. Exiting turn two, Michael powered the Palladino #99 into the lead then negotiated turns three and four to take the win.

Michael took the win in fan pleasing fashion over Brook Weibley, Kramer Williamson, Josh Weller and Junior Martin. The LikeWise Fast Time of the Night Award went to Kramer Williamson as Dave Ely claimed the Hard Charger Award.

During the running of the first heat race, Scott Pursell took a violent flip in turn one and fortunately, did walk away uninjured. On Friday night, Scott Pursell visited the Georgetown Speedway to offer the race fans a look at what was to come when URC returns to Georgetown Speedway on Friday night, September 1.

FEATURE FINISH: Curt Michael, Brook Weibley, Kramer Williamson, Josh Weller, Junior Martin, Greg Coverdale, Dave Ely, Danny Massey, Mark Bitner, Brian Seidel, Jimmy Stitzel, Dave McGough, Mike Kostic, Robbie Stillwaggon, Scott McClaren, Joe Zuczek, Jason Clauss, Davey Sammons, Justin Collett, Ed Aikin, Kevin Welsh, Mike Haggenbottom, Johnny Zimmerman, Midge Miller, Bill Brian Jr., DNQ- -Mares Stellfox, Randy West, Gary Gollub, Brian Brittingham, Tim Hogue, Scott Pursell.

URC Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Schedule of Events
Friday, August 25 Williams Grove Speedway SHOT DROP Nationals $4,000 To Win
Saturday, August 26 Hesston Speedway
Friday, September 1 Georgetown Speedway
Saturday, September 2 New Egypt Speedway
Saturday, September 9 Black Rock Speedway $4,000 To Win Bully Hill Nationals
Friday, September 15 Oshweken
Saturday, September 16 Oshweken
Saturday, September 23 Delaware International Speedway
Saturday, October 7 Rolling Wheels $3,000 To Win
Saturday, October 14 Grandview Speedway
Friday, December 1 URC Annual Awards Banquet


1-866-SHOT DROP/BAR'S LEAKS SPRINT NATIONALS AT WILLIAMS GROVE FRIDAY, AUGUST 25

The much anticipated 1-866-SHOT DROP/BAR'S LEAKS Sprint Nationals will invade the Williams Grove Speedway on Friday night, August 25. This event was originally to take place on Friday, June 9th, but a late day thunderstorm cancelled the first ever National 360 sprint event at the Grove. While others have talked about bringing this type of prestigious race to Pennsylvania, it was URC (United Racing Company) that delivered the goods, a 25 lap, $4,000 to win event that offers a hefty payoff from top to bottom. For example, a fifth place finish is worth $1,125 with tenth playing $1,000 along with $300 being offered just to be one of the twenty-four starters in the SHOT DROP/BAR'S LEAKS Sprint Nationals.

A talented field of more then fifty cars are expected to invade the historic Williams Grove Speedway and the roster includes Kenny Adams, Nate Snyder, Kevin Nouse, Cory Haas and Terry Gray of Memphis, TN just to name a few. From the URC Sprint Series ranks, count on Curt Michael, Greg Coverdale, Kevin Welsh, Brian Seidel, Bill Brian Jr. and Kramer Williamson to add some excitement to the 360 Nationals. URC Rookie standouts Davey Sammons (6th on Saturday night at New Egypt) and Robbie Stillwaggon are both pre-entered for this National event.

Time trials will open this racing program that has a scheduled starting time of 7 PM. Heat race events, along with a "C" and "B" Main will be the qualifying process used to determine the field of twenty-four cars that will start the 25 lap SHOT DROP/BAR'S LEAKS Sprint Nationals.

URC Engine rules will apply for the 360 Sprints. For the 358 Sprints, they must meet the weekly Williams Grove engine rules. All other car specs, including the left and right rear tires must meet URC rules. A maximum 2" wickerbill is allowed. The top wing is the only allowable cockpit adjustable device.

In conjunction with the Selinsgrove Speedway, URC co-sanctioned the very successful Jack Gunn Memorial on Saturday, May 27. The event offered a $3,000 to win challenge between the weekly 358 Selinsgrove sprints and the URC Sprints. Fifty-five cars turned out for the show that saw Blane Heimbach wheel his 358 sprint to victory. Selinsgrove Promoter Charlie Paige and URC's Managing Members developed the format, rules and payoff that delivered a well run and well received event. This show is viewed as still another first for URC, accomplishing the successful blending of the 358 and URC Sprints. All this was done without the added costs of changing heads or limiting and restricting the rules for either class of sprint cars.

The URC Sprint Series, now in their fifty-ninth season, continue to lead the country and set the standard for 360 sprint car racing today. The weekly regular events for URC pay $2,000 to the winner with a minimum of $200 to take the green flag. URC offers an attractive and well distributed point fund that will pay their 2006 champion a whopping $10,000 in cold, hard cash! No promises, no certificates or vouchers, just CASH.

Just last weekend, female racer Mares Stellfox pocketed a $3,000 bundle of cash for winning the Bar's Leaks Charge from the "B" Main Award. Stellfox ran the consolation, started nineteenth in the main event and came home the feature winner to earn the bonus. In total, for her night of work at Penn Can Speedway, Mares Stellfox earned in excess of $4,400. Junior Martin of Felton, DE, one of the "young guns" on the URC trail, received the $10,000 Bar's Leaks Team sponsorship for the 2006 season. So what does all this mean? URC delivers!

So far this season, the URC Sprint Series has delivered an average car count of 33 and the turn out at Williams Grove for the SHOT DROP/BAR'S LEAKS NATIONALS should easily exceed fifty cars. For more information on this event or to pre-enter, please visit; www.urcsprints.com; Please go to the Competitors Page to find the special events payoff and rules as well as the URC Rule Book.

For spectators, visit us at www.urcsprints.com and view the statistics of URC, driver profiles and current point standings. You'll even find the URC Store where you can purchase hats, shirts or the 2005 URC Year Book.

If you need lodging when traveling to any of the URC Sprint Series events, please be sure to consider Choice Hotels as your place to stay. Choice Hotels is the official Hotel chain of the United Racing Company, offering discounts to URC fans and competitors. Be sure to call 1-800-4CHOICE and ask for the LURC rate when staying in any Choice Hotel property in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland. Choice Hotels include EconoLodge, Roadway, Comfort Suites, Clarion, MainStay, Quality and Sleep Inn. Be sure to check out their rates for your travels to the races, vacations or whenever you need overnight accommodations.

Williams Grove Speedway is located in Mechanicsburg, PA. For more information, please visit www.urcsprints.com.

URC Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Schedule of Events
Saturday, August 19 Delaware International Speedway, Delmar, DE
Friday, August 25 Williams Grove Speedway SHOT DROP Nationals $4,000 To Win
Saturday, August 26 Hesston Speedway
Friday, September 1 Georgetown Speedway
Saturday, September 2 New Egypt Speedway
Saturday, September 9 Black Rock Speedway $4,000 To Win Bully Hill Nationals
Friday, September 15 Oshweken
Saturday, September 16 Oshweken
Saturday, September 23 Delaware International Speedway
Saturday, October 7 Rolling Wheels $3,000 To Win
Saturday, October 14 Grandview Speedway
Friday, December 1 URC Annual Awards Banquet


URC Point Standings after 14 events

URC Bar's Leaks Season Long Points
1,139 Curt Michael #99
1,086 Greg Coverdale #6
1,084 Kevin Welsh #2w
1,035 Kramer Williamson #73
1,013 Mark Bitner #15
1,012 Brian Seidel #5g
998 Bill Brian Jr. #00
945 Brook Weibley #56
883 Ed Aikin #19A
820 Dave Ely #3

TAYLOR & MESSICK DELAWARE STATE SERIES
258 Curt Michael #99
235 Kramer Williamson #73
222 Greg Coverdale #6
214 Kevin Welsh #2w
213 Randy West #54

FREDS TRAILER PARTS NEW POINTS SERIES
522 Kevin Welsh #2w
487 Greg Coverdale #6
476 Brian Seidel #5g
468 Dave Ely #3
446 Mark Bitner #15

VALLEY FORGE INC. PA STATE SERIES
482 Bill Brian Jr. #00
458 Scott Pursell #1
449 Curt Michael #99
413 Mark Bitner #15
408 Brook Weibley #56

14 Events/Feature Wins: 4 Curt Michael, 2 Scott Pursell, 2 Brian Seidel, 1 Greg Coverdale, 1 Mares Stellfox, 1 Gary Gollub, 1 Kevin Welsh, 1 Blane Heimbach, 1 Brook Weibley.

URC Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Schedule of Events
Saturday, August 19 Delaware International Speedway, Delmar, DE
Friday, August 25 Williams Grove Speedway SHOT DROP Nationals $4,000 To Win
Saturday, August 26 Hesston Speedway
Friday, September 1 Georgetown Speedway
Saturday, September 2 New Egypt Speedway
Saturday, September 9 Black Rock Speedway $4,000 To Win Bully Hill Nationals
Friday, September 15 Oshweken
Saturday, September 16 Oshweken
Saturday, September 23 Delaware International Speedway
Saturday, October 7 Rolling Wheels $3,000 To Win
Saturday, October 14 Grandview Speedway
Friday, December 1 URC Annual Awards Banquet


MARES STELLFOX POCKETS $3,000 BAR'S LEAKS BONUS FOR FRIDAY NIGHT WIN AT PENN CAN

Mares Stellfox of Prospect Park, PA drove the race of her career Friday night at the Penn Can Speedway, winning the feature event after starting nineteenth in the main event. For her efforts, Stellfox received a $3,000 bonus courtesy of Bar's Leaks, URC's tour sponsor.

Part of the extensive sponsorship package posted by Bar's Leaks, included a $3,000 bonus that would go to any driver that wins a URC feature event after advancing to the feature starting field, by running the "B" main. Stellfox did exactly that on Friday night at Penn Can Speedway.

For Stellfox, this was her first win of the season and second career URC sprint car feature win. Her previous win came at the Delaware International Speedway back in 1993.

On Saturday night at the New Egypt Speedway, Mares Stellfox and car owner Fred Kennedy were presented the $3,000 check from URC Managing Members John and Cher Zimmerman and Bob Miller. This is just one of the outstanding sponsorship offerings posted by Bar's Leaks. Along with being a point fund contributor, Bar's Leaks is also the sponsor of the $10,000 Race Team sponsorship that went to Junior Martin at the 2006 URC Awards Banquet.

For more information on Bar's Leaks and the products they sell, please visit www.urcsprints.com.

URC Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Schedule of Events
Saturday, August 19 Delaware International Speedway, Delmar, DE
Friday, August 25 Williams Grove Speedway SHOT DROP Nationals $4,000 To Win
Saturday, August 26 Hesston Speedway
Friday, September 1 Georgetown Speedway
Saturday, September 2 New Egypt Speedway
Saturday, September 9 Black Rock Speedway $4,000 To Win Bully Hill Nationals
Friday, September 15 Oshweken
Saturday, September 16 Oshweken
Saturday, September 23 Delaware International Speedway
Saturday, October 7 Rolling Wheels $3,000 To Win
Saturday, October 14 Grandview Speedway
Friday, December 1 URC Annual Awards Banquet


Fred's Trailer Parts New Series Continues. . . . .
GREG COVERDALE EARNS FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON & 50TH URC CAREER WIN AT NEW EGYPT SATURDAY

Former URC Champion Greg Coverdale of Milford, DE took the lead from Brian Seidel with just five laps remaining then went on to win the 25 lap URC Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Sprint Series feature event Saturday night at the New Egypt Speedway. Driving the Mike Bostic owned sprinter, this victory also marked the fiftieth career win for Coverdale with the United Racing Company.

A field of thirty-four cars turned out for the Fred's Trailer Parts New Series with heat race victories going to Greg Coverdale, Joe Zuczek, Brooke Bowman and Mike Haggenbottom as Brook Weibley took the win in the twelve lap "B" Main.

In the twenty-five lap URC feature, Brooke Bowman took the lead at the drop of the green flag with Brian Seidel in the chase and racing in second on lap three. Prior to the completion of lap four, the first yellow flag was displayed for current point leader Curt Michael, who came to a stop in turn four. Michael was towed to the pits and did return to action, but he was one lap down.

When green flag racing resumed, Bowman was the pace setter with Seidel in the chase. One lap later, and Seidel was the new race leader. Seidel, Bowman Mike Haggenbottom, Mark Bitner and Greg Coverdale were in the chase for the top five positions.

A wild crash on lap thirteen collected Brook Bowman and Mike Haggenbottom as the two tangled and crashed hard into the first turn wall. Both drivers walked away uninjured. One lap later, Junior Martin tagged the second turn wall and flipped. On the restart, Bill Brian bounced off the fourth turn guardrail, taking a slow roll to display the red flag once again.

With the green flag waiving, Brian Seidel went back to work, leading the field of URC sprint cars. Greg Coverdale was now racing in the runner-up spot and in a tight battle with Mark Bitner. Coverdale now began to reel in Seidel and with five laps to go, it was a two car race for the lead. Just one lap later, Coverdale went into the lead with Seidel second and Bitner in a solid third place. With two laps to go, Bitner moved into second with Seidel still fighting for the runner-up spot.

On the final lap, Coverdale was the first to the checker flag with Seidel beating out Bitner for second as Jason Clauss followed in fourth and Kevin Welsh fifth. Also turning in a fine ride was rookie driver Davey Sammons who finished sixth.

The Hard Charger of the night award went to Kevin Welsh as Greg Coverdale earned the LikeWise Construction Fast Time of the Night cash bonus.

FEATURE FINISH: Greg Coverdale, Brian Seidel, Mark Bitner, Jason Clauss, Kevin Welsh, Davey Sammons, Joe Zuczek, Kramer Williamson, Gary Gollub, Jon Eldreth, Ed Aikin, Dave McGough, Mike Haggenbottom, Jimmy Stitzel, Dave Betts, Curt Michael, Scott McClaren, Danny Massey, Scott Pursell, Bill Brian Jr., Junior Martin, Tim Hogue, Brooke Bowman, Dave Ely, Brook Weibley. DNQ- -Randy West, Johnny Zimmerman, Robbie Stillwaggon, Adam Gordon, Mares Stellfox, Midge Miller, Josh Weller, Mike Kostic, Jamie Bodo.

URC SCHEDULE:
Saturday, August 19 Delaware International Speedway, Delmar, DE
Friday, August 25 Williams Grove Speedway SHOT DROP Nationals $4,000 To Win
Saturday, August 26 Hesston Speedway
Friday, September 1 Georgetown Speedway
Saturday, September 2 New Egypt Speedway
Saturday, September 9 Black Rock Speedway $4,000 To Win Bully Hill Nationals
Friday, September 15 Oshweken
Saturday, September 16 Oshweken
Saturday, September 23 Delaware International Speedway
Saturday, October 7 Rolling Wheels $3,000 To Win
Saturday, October 14 Grandview Speedway
Friday, December 1 URC Annual Awards Banquet


URC TWIN 20'S THRILL PENN CAN FANS ON VALLEY FORGE INC NIGHT. . . . . .
MARES STELLFOX GOES FROM NINETEENTH TO FIRST TO WIN THE OPENER. ..
SCOTT PURSELL HOLDS OFF BILL BRIAN TO WIN THE NIGHT CAP

The URC Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Sprint Series made a popular showing with their Twin 20's program Friday night at the Penn Can Speedway, and the fans loved it. Passing galore was the theme of the night, sponsored by Valley Forge INC and it was female racer Mares Stellfox who turned the field inside out. Stellfox of Prospect Park, PA started in the nineteenth position and on a slow but steady mission, worked her way to the front of the pack. On the final lap, charging off of turn four, Stellfox took the lead from Junior Martin to score her second career win with URC. In the Twin 20's night cap, Scott Pursell of Frenchtown, NJ had the field cover to win his second URC feature of the season and his fifth career win. Pursell, a very colorful driver and individual added excitement to victory lane by climbing the homestretch fence which stirred the crowd even more.

The Twin 20's format at Penn Can really happened by accident. URC was at Penn Can on Friday night, May 26 and after the qualifying was complete, the rain moved in, canceling the balance of the show. At that time, Penn Can track Promoter Reed Miller met with URC Managing Members to discuss options for the return visit. The Twin 20's format was suggested, discussed and decided upon and was scheduled for Friday night, June 23rd. Unfortunately, rain again washed out the program and the final chance of running this event was then set for Friday night, August 11. It was a long wait, but the show was well worth the time and anticipation and left the Penn Can crowd wanting more.

In the opening 20 lap feature, Brook Weibley set the pace for the first lap with Gary Gollub and rookie contender Davey Sammons in the mix. Charging from fourth on lap two, Junior Martin and his Bar's Leaks sponsored sprint car charged into the lead. Weibley followed in second until lap six when Sammons moved into the runner-up spot. Also on a charge was Bill Brian Jr, racing in third on lap eight.

At the halfway point of the race, Martin was in solid command although slower traffic was just ahead. Sammons, driving a sensational race remained in second followed by Bill Brian Jr., Mares Stellfox (who started 19th) as Brook Weibley rounded out the top five.

With five laps remaining, Sammons was closing in on Martin with Brian and Stellfox within striking distance as well. Davey Franek, in his first ever URC start was the newly assigned driver of the Guy Howie owned sprinter. Franek was up to fifth after starting twenty-first.

Sammons caught Martin with just two laps to go and the rookie driver was looking for the lane to make the pace. After taking the white flag, Sammons made a move for the lead going into turn one only to spin, causing the display of the yellow flag.

On the restart, Stellfox was now seated in the runner-up spot and had a good run at Martin when the green flag fell. Charging out of turn four with the run to the checker flag, Stellfox stayed on the bottom lane to pass Martin for the win. For Mares Stellfox, it was her second career win with URC, previously winning back in 1993. Martin scored his second runner-up finish of the season with Davey Franek turning all heads to finish third, just ahead of Bill Brian Jr. and current URC point leader Curt Michael.

The second half of the URC Twin 20's was equally exciting. Ed Aikin set the pace for the first lap with Scott Pursell taking the lead on lap two. Brook Weibley moved into second on lap three with Bill Brian Jr., Mark Bitner and Davey Franek making up the top five.

The top five continued to race under a blanket with positions juggling through every turn. Bill Brian moved into second with Mark Bitner racing in third on lap eight. At the halfway point of the race, Pursell was in charge with Bitner second as Brian, Franek and Weibley followed in the top five. Racing in sixth, was current point leader Curt Michael.

The battle for second continued with Bill Brian moving back into the runner-up spot dropping Bitner to third. On lap sixteen, the caution flag was displayed for Mares Stellfox who spun while entering turn three.

On the restart, Pursell was on his game and established a solid lead over Bill Brian. With two laps to go, Bitner passed Brian for second and made every attempt to reel in the leader. Bitner ran short of time as Pursell flashed under the checker flag to score his second URC win of the season and his fifth career win. Bitner finished second followed by Bill Brian Jr., Davey Franek and Brook Weibley.

Bill Brian was the winner of the four lap CASH DASH. Mares Stellfox won the Hard Charge Award in the first twenty lap feature as Brian Seidel was the Hard Charger in the second feature.

FEATURE FINISH 1st 20- - Mares Stellfox, Junior Martin, Davey Franek, Bill Brian Jr., Curt Michael, Kevin Welsh, Brook Weibley, Ed Aikin, Scott Pursell, Jamie Bodo, Mark Bitner, Brooke Bowman, Gary Gollub, Davey Sammons, Mike Haggenbottom, Greg Coverdale, Johnny Zimmerman, Danny Massey, Robbie Stillwaggon, Jimmy Stitzel, Brian Seidel, Jason Clauss, Kramer Williamson.

FEATURE FINISH 2nd 20- -Scott Pursell, Mark Bitner, Bill Brian Jr., Davey Franek, Brook Weibley, Kevin Welsh, Brian Seidel, Mike Haggenbottom, Kramer Williamson, Curt Michael, Davey Sammons, Jamie Bodo, Jimmy Stitzel, Robbie Stillwaggon, Johnny Zimmerman, Junior Martin, Danny Massey, Brooke Bowman, Mares Stellfox, Gary Gollub, Ed Aikin, Greg Coverdale, Jason Clauss.

URC SCHEDULE:
Saturday, August 12 New Egypt Speedway, New Egypt, NJ
Saturday, August 19 Delaware International Speedway, Delmar, DE
Friday, August 25 Williams Grove Speedway SHOT DROP Nationals $4,000 To Win
Saturday, August 26 Hesston Speedway
Friday, September 1 Georgetown Speedway
Saturday, September 2 New Egypt Speedway
Saturday, September 9 Black Rock Speedway $4,000 To Win Bully Hill Nationals
Friday, September 15 Oshweken
Saturday, September 16 Oshweken
Saturday, September 23 Delaware International Speedway
Saturday, October 7 Rolling Wheels $3,000 To Win
Saturday, October 14 Grandview Speedway
Friday, December 1 URC Annual Awards Banquet


URC IS READY FOR TWO DAY WEEKEND WITH TWIN 20'S AT PENN CAN ON FRIDAY, AND A STOP AT NEW EGYPT ON SATURDAY. . . . YES, URC WILL RETURN TO GEORGETOWN SPEEDWAY!

The URC Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Sprint Series will have a busy weekend with three feature events scheduled over a two race weekend that will kickoff on Friday night, August 11 at the Penn Can Speedway in Susquehanna, PA. The URC Sprints will compete in a pair of Twin 20 lap features at Penn Can and the field is already set. At the completion of the first feature, the top twelve will be inverted followed by a draw to further shuffle the deck before chasing the checker flag in a second twenty lap feature. The following night, Saturday, August 12, the URC Sprints will make another popular stop at the New Egypt Speedway for a complete racing program of heat races, a "B" Main and a 25 lap $2,000 to win feature event.

And yes, the rumors are now true as the URC Sprints will make a return visit to the recently re-opened Georgetown Speedway in Georgetown, DE. The date is set for Friday night, September 1. The following night, Saturday, September 2nd, the URC sprints will be back at the New Egypt Speedway. More information will be released shortly on the Georgetown URC race date.

For more information including a look at our schedule, driver profiles and historical information on URC, please visit our website at: www.urcsprints.com.


SEASON UPDATE FOR URC

URC is celebrating their 59th season as the Nation's Oldest Traveling Sprint Car Organization.
11 URC events presented in 2006 with 7 Rain Out events
9 events were point races with an average car count of 33.
Highest car count was Opening Day, April 15 at Bridgeport Speedway with 36 cars
51 points separate Curt Michael and Greg Coverdale in the point chase
150 points separate Curt Michael and Brian Seidel (Top 5 in points)
192 points separate Curt Michael and Mark Bitner (Top 10 in points)
Keep in mind, a team can earn 100 points for a feature win and 40 points to win a heat.
Rookie Drivers: Davey Sammons is 21st in points. Robbie Stillwaggon is 30th in points
Handicapping is extremely successful with keeping the point chase close and offering plenty of passing.
Saturday night at Bridgeport. . . Kevin Welsh advanced 6 positions in the first heat. Curt Michael and Greg Coverdale each advanced eight positions in the second heat. Dave Ely won the third heat, passing eight cars to do so. Mark Bitner collected $100 for the CnB Mushroom Hard Charger Award for advancing ten positions in the feature event. Jon Eldreth also advanced 10 cars in the feature as well.

11 feature events in 2006 has delivered 7 different feature winners
Curt Michael has 4 wins this season, 30 career wins.
Gary Gollub at age 58 scores 20th career URC win in 2006
Kramer Williamson at age 56 is ranked third in the point chase and remains a title contender.
Ten former URC Champions are competing in 2006: Curt Michael, Sean Michael, Kramer Williamson, Bill Brian Jr., Dave Ely, Brian Seidel, Greg Coverdale, Gary Gollub, Dave McGough, Mike Haggenbottom

In 2006, URC joins forces with Charlie Paige of Selinsgrove Speedway to present the first ever URC/358 Co-Sanctioned event that was wildly successful. 55 cars competed with 358 driver Blane Heimbach winning

Curt Michael is looking for this 4 URC title in 2006 and third consecutive championship.
Winningest driver in URC is Glenn Fitzcharles (retired) with 80 career wins
Winningest active driver in URC is Kramer Williamson with 63 career wins
$10,000 will go to the URC Champion in 2006
All regular URC 25 lap events pay $2,000 to win, $200 to take the green flag.

7/29/06 URC SEASON LONG POINT CHASE
941 Curt Michael #99
890 Greg Coverdale #6
866 Kramer Williamson #73
834 Kevin Welsh #2w
791 Brian Seidel #5g
782 Dave Ely #3
780 Bill Brian Jr. #00
774 Brook Weibley #56
768 Randy West #54
749 Mark Bitner #15

TAYLOR & MESSICK DELAWARE STATE SERIES
258 Curt Michael #99
235 Kramer Williamson #73
222 Greg Coverdale #6
214 Kevin Welsh #2w
213 Randy West #54

FREDS TRAILER PARTS NEW POINTS SERIES
430 Dave Ely #3
414 Kevin Welsh #2w
364 Curt Michael #99
363 Brook Weibley #56
349 Brian Seidel #5g

VALLEY FORGE INC. PA STATE SERIES
331 Kramer Williamson #73
321 Greg Coverdale #6
319 Curt Michael #99
317 Bill Brian Jr. #00
299 Scott Pursell #1

URC Schedule of events for August
AUG 3 Knoxville Preliminary
AUG 4 Knoxville Preliminary
AUG 5 Knoxville *$10K
AUG 6 Knoxville *$5K
AUG 11 Penn Can Twin 20's
AUG 12 New Egypt
AUG 19 Delaware Intl **
AUG 25 Williams Grove** *$4K Shot Drop Nationals
AUG 26 Hesston


CURT MICHAEL LEADS WIRE-TO-WIRE FOR URC FOURTH WIN OF 2006 SATURDAY AT BRIDGEPORT

It was a hot summer night and the only thing hotter at the Bridgeport Speedway was Curt Michael and the Palladino #99. On Saturday night, Curt Michael was the best of URC's thirty-four car field and won his heat race as well as the 25 lap Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts sprint car feature event. Michael collected $2,000 for his fourth win of the season and thirtieth career win under the URC banner.

The event was also a point race on the Fred's Trailer Parts New Series with heat race victories going to Jason Clauss and Curt Michael as rookie standout Davey Sammons scored his first ever URC heat race win. In the feature event, Sammons also went on to deliver a solid ninth place feature finish. The CnB Mushroom "B" paid $100 to the winner Midge Miller.

In the twenty-five lap feature event, Curt Michael started on the pole and stayed in control most of the race. Rookie driver Davey Sammons moved into second on lap three with good company following as

Dave Ely and Greg Coverdale were on a charge.

The first caution flag was displayed on lap four when Jason Clauss came to a stop. On the restart, Michael ran to hide from the field with Sammons running a solid second followed by Dave Ely, Greg Coverdale and Jimmy Stitzel.

On lap ten the yellow flag was displayed again, this time for Scott Pursell who slowed and made every attempt to exit the speedway. The restart saw Michael continue his easy ride but now Dave Ely was in the runner-up spot followed by Coverdale and Stitzel.

By lap sixteen, the leader was in lapped traffic and runner-up Greg Coverdale was on a charge. Coverdale was now on the rear bumper of Michael on lap eighteen when the yellow was displayed for Midge Miller who stopped on the backstretch. In the twenty-five lap event, Coverdale was the one and only driver to even get close to Michael.

With a clear race track ahead, Michael again bolted away from the rest of the field at the drop of the green flag. For the final seven lap, Michael was not to be challenged and he went on for the victory followed by Coverdale, Ely, Stitzel and Mark Bitner.

Passing was plentiful all night long with Kevin Welsh advancing six positions in the first heat race. Curt Michael and Greg Coverdale both advanced eight positions in the second heat and Davey Sammons won the third heat after passing eight cars to earn the win. Mark Bitner collected $100 for the CnB Mushroom Hard Charger Award for advancing ten positions in the feature event. Curt Michael also collected a cash bonus for the LikeWise Construction Fast Time of the Night Award.

FEATURE FINISH: Curt Michael, Greg Coverdale, Dave Ely, Jimmy Stitzel, Mark Bitner, Kevin Welsh, Bill Brian Jr., Brian Seidel, Davey Sammons, Dave McGough, Randy West, Brook Weibley, Jon Eldreth, Ed Aikin, Danny Massey, Kramer Williamson, Tim Hogue, Jamie Bodo, Wade Hendrickson, Mares Stellfox, Robbie Stillwaggon, Joe Zuczek, Midge Miller, Scott Pursell, Jason Clauss. DNQ- - Gary Gollub, Mike Kostic, Dave Betts, JJ Grasso, Josh Weller, Will Urkuski, Junior Martin, Brooke Bowman, Johnny Zimmerman.

URC Schedule of events for August
AUG 3 Knoxville Preliminary
AUG 4 Knoxville Preliminary
AUG 5 Knoxville *$10K
AUG 6 Knoxville *$5K
AUG 11 Penn Can Twin 20's
AUG 12 New Egypt
AUG 19 Delaware Intl **
AUG 25 Williams Grove** *$4K Shot Drop Nationals
AUG 26 Hesston


URC SPRINTS TO INVADE BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY SATURDAY NIGHT

The fifty-ninth season for the URC Sprints will continue on Saturday night when the traveling sprint tour invades the Bridgeport Speedway. Kramer Williamson, the current URC point leader will be joined by three time champion Curt Michael, Brook Weibley, Kevin Welsh, Brian Seidel and Greg Coverdale as they chase the $2,000 first place prize in the 25 lap Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts feature event.

Williamson holds the point lead with just a six point margin over two time defending champion Curt Michael. Another driver that is not out of reach of the point lead is Greg Coverdale of Milford, DE. Coverdale trails Williamson by just forty-one points.

The URC visit to Bridgeport Speedway will mark the eleventh event of the season and the second visit this year by URC to the five-eighth mile South Jersey oval.

The Fred's Trailer Parts New Point Series is a mini-point chase within URC and includes all events that that take place in New Jersey and New York. Kevin Welsh of Far Hills, NJ is the point leader of the Fred's Trailer Parts Series.

FRED'S TRAILER PARTS NEW POINTS SERIES- - - 312 Kevin Welsh, 308 Dave Ely, 298 Brook Weibley, 276 Mares Stellfox, 252 Brian Seidel. (Top 5)

Bridgeport Speedway is located off Exit 14 of Route 295 in Bridgeport, NJ.


MICHAEL, WELSH, MARTIN & WEIBLEY TO REPRESENT URC AT KNOXVILLE RACEWAY

URC headline drivers Curt Michael, Kevin Welsh, Brook Weibley and Junior Martin will all be heading to Knoxville, Iowa for the 360 Sprint Nationals as well as the 360 Sprint Tournament of Champions next weekend.

Curt Michael, a three time URC Champion will lead the trip across the county heading to the Knxoville Raceway in Knoxville, Iowa for four days of sprint car racing. Michael will be joined by twelve time URC feature winner Kevin Welsh as well as URC opening day feature winner Brook Weibley. Also making the trip will Junior Martin of Felton, DE. Martin is hot off an impressive second place finish at the New Egypt Speedway. Martin was also the winner of the $10,000 Bar's Leaks Team sponsorship presented at the URC Awards Banquet at the end of the 2005 season.

URC Coming Events:
Saturday, July 29 Bridgeport Speedway
Thursday, August 3 Preliminary event Knoxville Raceway
Friday, August 4 Preliminary event Knoxville Raceway
Saturday, August 5 $10,000 To Win! 360 Sprint Knoxville Nationals
Sunday, August 6 $5,000 To Win! 360 Sprint Tournament of Champions


RAIN STOPS URC RETURN TO SELINSGROVE SPEEDWAY. . .
URC PLANS VISIT TO BRIDGEPORT ON SATURDAY, JULY 29

Mother Nature has not been kind to short track racing in 2006 and once again rain has forced the cancellation of the Saturday night URC event, this time at the Selinsgrove Speedway. The URC Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Sprint Series was scheduled to be at the Selinsgrove Speedway tonight, however, heavy rain in the morning and a forecast of more bad weather throughout the day, forced the cancellation of the racing program. Needless to say, Selinsgrove Promoter Charlie Paige was disappointed when he informed URC of the cancellation.

URC was at Selinsgrove Speedway on May 27th for the wildly successful Jack Gunn Memorial that saw the URC Sprints and the 358 Sprints compete in a combined event that drew over fifty-five sprint cars and paid $3,000 to the winner. Blane Heimbach, driving a 358 sprint car won that event.

For the URC Sprints, their next event is now set for the Bridgeport Speedway in Bridgeport, NJ on Saturday night, July 29. Along with this event being a point race for the season long Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Series, the Bridgeport show will also be a point race for the Fred's Trailer Parts New Series, a mini-point series within URC.

Kramer Williamson now leads the season long URC point chase as Kevin Welsh leads the Fred's Trailer Parts New Series point battle.

NEXT EVENTS FOR URC:
Saturday, July 29 Bridgeport Speedway, Bridgeport, NJ
Thursday, August 3 Knoxville Raceway, Knoxville, Iowa Preliminary event
Friday, August 4 Knoxville Raceway, Preliminary event
Saturday, August 5 Knoxville, Raceway, 360 Sprint Nationals $10,000 To Win
Sunday, August 6 Knoxville, Raceway, 360 Sprint Tournament of Champions $5,000 To Win
Friday, August 11 Penn Can Speedway, Susquehanna, PA Twin 20's
Saturday, August 12 New Egypt Speedway, New Egypt NJ
Saturday, August 19 Delaware International Speedway, Delmar, DE
Friday, August 25 Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA 1-866 Shot Drop Nationals
Saturday, August 26 Hesston Speedway

URC Advance Auto Parts Season Long Point Standings 2006
1 807 Kramer Williamson #73
2 801 Curt Michael #99
3 766 Greg Coverdale #6
4 731 Kevin Welsh #2w
5 709 Brook Weibley #56
6 694 Brian Seidel #5g
7 685 Randy West #19H
8 682 Bill Brian Jr. #00
9 660 Dave Ely #3
10 650 Ed Aikin #19

TAYLOR & MESSICK DELAWARE STATE SERIES
1 258 Curt Michael #99
2 235 Kramer Williamson #73
3 222 Greg Coverdale #6
4 214 Kevin Welsh #2w
5 213 Randy West #19H

FREDS TRAILER PARTS NEW POINTS SERIES
1 312 Kevin Welsh #2w
2 308 Dave Ely #3
3 298 Brook Weibley #56
4 276 Mares Stellfox #56m
5 252 Brian Seidel #5g

VALLEY FORGE INC. PA STATE SERIES
1 331 Kramer Williamson #73
1 321 Greg Coverdale #6
3 319 Curt Michael #99
4 317 Bill Brian Jr. #00
5 299 Scott Pursell #1


NEXT EVENT:
Saturday, July 22, 2006 Selinsgrove Speedway Selinsgrove, PA
Saturday, July 29, 2006 Bridgeport Speedway Bridgeport, NJ

URC POINTS 7/16

Advance Auto Parts Season Long Points Standing 7/16/06
1 807 Kramer Williamson #73
2 801 Curt Michael #99
3 766 Greg Coverdale #6
4 731 Kevin Welsh #2w
5 709 Brook Weibley #56
6 694 Brian Seidel #5g
7 685 Randy West #19H
8 682 Bill Brian Jr. #00
9 660 Dave Ely #3
10 650 Ed Aikin #19

TAYLOR & MESSICK DELAWARE STATE SERIES
1 258 Curt Michael #99
2 235 Kramer Williamson #73
3 222 Greg Coverdale #6
4 214 Kevin Welsh #2w
5 213 Randy West #19H

FREDS TRAILER PARTS NEW POINTS SERIES
1 312 Kevin Welsh #2w
2 308 Dave Ely #3
3 298 Brook Weibley #56
4 276 Mares Stellfox #56m
5 252 Brian Seidel #5g

VALLEY FORGE INC. PA STATE SERIES
1 331 Kramer Williamson #73
1 321 Greg Coverdale #6
3 319 Curt Michael #99
4 317 Bill Brian Jr. #00
5 299 Scott Pursell #1


Fred's Trailer Parts New Series Rolls into New Egypt. . . . .
GARY GOLLUB RETURNS TO URC VICTORY LANE FOR 20TH CAREER WIN SATURDAY NIGHT

New Egypt, NJ . . . . . It was a great night for veteran driver Gary Gollub after winning the URC Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Sprint Series feature event Saturday night at the New Egypt Speedway. Gollub, a former two time URC Champion (1975-1976) last won a URC feature in 2002 at the Bridgeport Speedway. For Gollub of Mohnton, PA, the Saturday night win at New Egypt Speedway marked his twentieth career URC victory and the first career win for car owner Bruce Engler. Also enjoying a success story for the night was Junior Martin of Felton, DE who delivered a strong second place finish driving the Bar's Leaks sponsored sprint car.

A field of thirty-three URC sprint cars turned out for the third race of the Fred's Trailer Parts New Series with heat race victories going to Gary Gollub, Junior Martin and Jamie Bodo. Three time URC Champion and current point leader Curt Michael won the twelve lap "B" Main.

The twenty-five lap URC feature got off to a wild start with at eight car crash as the field took the green flag. Former Champions Bill Brian Jr and Greg Coverdale flipped down the homestretch and collected the cars of Randy West, Dave Betts, Davey Sammons, Brian Seidel, Curt Michael and Robbie Stillwaggon. All drivers walked away uninjured. Coverdale, one of the flip victims was able to restart the future event.

On the restart, Todd Rittenhouse and Jimmy Stitzel tangled in turn three and the caution was displayed once again. The third time was the charm and Gary Gollub immediately took command of the race at the drop of the green flag. Jamie Bodo was in an early chase with Junior Martin just two car lengths off the pace.

The feature event ran non-stop after the lap caution flag and Gollub took advantage, running to hide from the rest of the field. At the halfway point, Gollub remained the leader with Bodo second, Martin third, Mares Stellfox fourth and Brook Weibley fifth.

On lap seventeen, the Bar's Leaks #17 sprinter charged into second with Martin setting his sights on the leader Gary Gollub. With five laps to go, Martin had reeled in the leader, bringing with him, Bodo, Stellfox and Weibley. URC now had five cars in contention for the win with five laps still on the lap counter.

Charging off of turn four, Martin made his strongest challenge for the lead on laps twenty-one. Martin came up short of the lead and Gary Gollub got the message that it was time to step up the pace. Gollub responded with a burst of energy and did open some distance between himself and second place challenger Junior Martin.

With the checker flag waiving, Gollub took the win that was worth $2,000 over Junior Martin (his career best finish), Mares Stellfox was third with Brook Weibley fourth and Jamie Bodo finishing fifth..

FEATURE FINISH: Gary Gollub, Junior Martin, Mare Stellfox, Brook Weibley, Jamie Bodo, Kevin Welsh, Dave Ely, Tim Hogue, Kramer Williamson, Brooke Bowman, Mark Bitner, Sean Michael, Greg Coverdale, Ed Aikin, Jon Eldreth, Robbie Stillwaggon, Todd Rittenhouse, Randy West, Midge Miller, Jimmy Stitzel, Brian Seidel, Davey Sammons, Dave Betts, Brian Seidel, Sean Michael. DNQ - -Johnny Zimmerman, Joe Zuczek, Scott Pursell, Mike Haggenbottom, Dave McGough, Will Urkuski, Scott McClaren, Jason Clauss. LikeWise Fast Time of the Night- -Gary Gollub, Hard Charger Award Brooke Bowman.

COMING EVENTS:
Saturday, July 22 Selinsgrove Speedway Selinsgrove, PA
Saturday, July 29 Bridgeport Speedway Bridgeport, NJ
August 3-6 Knoxville Raceway Knoxville, Iowa
August 11 Penn Can Speedway Susquehanna, PA (Twin 20's)
August 12 New Egypt Speedway New Egypt, NJ
August 19 Delaware International Delmar, DE
August 25 Williams Grove Speedway Mechanicsburg, PA Shot Drop Sprint Nationals $4,000 to win


CURT MICHAEL LOOKS FOR HAT TRICK AT NEW EGYPT SATURDAY

Curt Michael of Ocean View, DE is hot off a two race sweep last weekend when the Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts URC Sprints invaded South Carolina. On Friday night, Michael was the winner at the Riverside Speedway in Travelers Rest, SC then won a thriller on Saturday night, making a late race pass for the win at the I-20 Speedway in Batesburg, SC. Saturday night, Curt Michael and the Palladino #99 will be looking for a hat trick at the New Egypt Speedway.

The $2,000 first place prize plus the bragging rights of winning three URC events in a row will have the Michael/Palladino Team at the top of their game. But winning in URC is no easy task as the likes of Brook Weibley, Brian Seidel, Kramer Williamson, Sean Michael, Greg Coverdale, Kevin Welsh, Bill Brian Jr., Randy West and Ed Aikin will also be in the chase for the checker flag.

Along with the veterans, a sure treat is watching two popular rookies in URC. Robbie Stillwaggon is hot off his first ever top ten finish and Davey Sammons are both chasing the 2006 Rookie of the Year Title.

Enjoy a great night of racing at the New Egypt Speedway in New Egypt, NJ on Saturday night.

For more information, please visit: www.urcsprints.com.

Saturday, July 22 Selinsgrove Speedway
Saturday, July 29 Bridgeport Speedway
August 3-6 Knoxville Raceway
Friday, August 11 Penn Can Speedway Twin 20's
Saturday, August 12 New Egypt Speedway
Saturday, August 19 Delaware International
Friday, August 25 Williams Grove Speedway Shot Drop Nationals
Saturday, August 26 Hesston Speedway


CURT MICHAEL OUT-DUALS BROOK WEIBLEY TO SWEEP NORTH/SOUTH SHOOT OUT SATURDAY NIGHT AT I-20 SPEEDWAY

BATESBURG, S.C. . . . . . Curt Michael of Ocean View, DE made a clean sweep of the URC/USCS North/South Shoot Out by winning the thirty lap sprint car feature event Saturday night at the I-20 Speedway. The win was worth $2,700 (including a $200 cash bonus posted by CnB Mushrooms) and pairs up nicely with his Friday night win at the Riverside Speedway. Although Michael started on the pole in the feature event, Brook Weibley made for an interesting finish, taking the lead on lap twenty from Michael. Just two laps from the checker, Michael regained the top spot and held off the repeated challenges from Weibley to score his third win of the season and twenty-ninth career URC win.

The three heat races events were won by Curt Michael, Kramer Williamson and Brook Weibley as Curt Michael scored the win in the Lucas Oil Power Dash.

In the thirty lap feature, Curt Michael set the pace for the first lap. The yellow flag was displayed on lap two when Matt Linder stopped in turn two. On the restart, Curt Michael resumed the lead with Kramer Williamson second and Brook Weibley third.

On lap ten, steering problems brought the Kramer Williamson sprinter to a stop in turn two, ending his hopes of a feature win at I-20 Speedway. When racing resumed, Michael remained the pace setter with Weibley second and a fast closing Danny Martin Jr. in third.

A fine ride for Martin came to an end on lap twelve when mechanical problems sent him to the pit area. Now moving into the picture was Steve Darvalics who took the third position on lap twelve.

As the field passed for the halfway sign, Michael was the leader with Weibley a close second, Darvalics third, Marshall Skinner fourth and Sean Michael now in fifth.

The race for the lead brought the fans to their feet as Weibley took the top spot on lap twenty. Weibley ran to hide, but a determined Curt Michael, quickly regained the lost ground and was back in the battle for the top spot. With five laps to go, both cars were racing under a blanket, swapping the lead with each turn.

With just two laps remaining, Michael used the inside groove to take the lead. For the final two circuits, Michael used his super fast Kathy Palladino sprint car and lapped traffic to hold Weibley in the second spot. With the checker flag waiving, Michael dashed under the checker flag with a one car length margin of victory over Weibley. Following in the top five were Marshall Skinner, Sean Michael and Steve Darvalics.

FINISH: Curt Michael, Brook Weibley, Marshall Skinner, Sean Michael, Steve Darvalics, Robbie Stillwaggon, Terry Gray, Scott Pursell, T.J. Winegardner, Mares Stellfox, Dave Betts, R.J. Johnson, Danny Martin Jr., Brooke Bowman, Doug Day, Matt Tiffany, Josh Weller, Matt Linder, Tom Winegardner Sr.

URC Coming Events:
Saturday, July 15- - New Egypt Speedway, New Egypt, NJ
Saturday, July 22- - Selinsgrove Speedway, Selinsgrove, PA
Saturday, July 29 - -Bridgeport Speedway, Bridgeport, NJ


NORTH/SOUTH SHOOT OUT URC/USCS
CURT MICHAEL WINS URC/USCS NORTH/SOUTH SHOOT OUT FRIDAY NIGHT AT RIVERSIDE SPEEDWAY


TRAVELERS REST, S.C. . . . . Curt Michael of Ocean View, DE came home the winner of the 25 lap URC/USCS North/South Shoot Out Friday night at the Riverside Speedway. For Michael, it was his second win of the season and twenty-eighth career win under the URC banner. Michael took the lead on lap eleven from Josh Weller and ran unchallenged to the victory that was worth $2,000 to the winner. This is the first co-sanctioned event between URC and USCS and plans look hopeful for future events of this type.

Three heat race events were presented with victories going to Matt Tiffany, Marshall Skinner and Josh Weller. The CnB Mushroom Dash for Cash was won by Curt Michael.

In the 25 lap North/South Shoot Out, the feature got off to a rough start when Scott Pursell flipped going into turn one on the original start. Pursell walked away uninjured.

On the restart, Josh Weller beat out Curt Michael for the lead going into turn one. Weller did establish a comfortable lead, but the Palladino #99 driven by Michael, always had the leader in sight. On lap eight, the yellow was displayed for Mares Stellfox who spun in turn two. Before the race could be restarted, Kramer Williamson stopped on the backstretch with steering problems.

The restart saw Weller hold the lead but just two laps later, Curt Michael stormed into the top spot. Weller settled into the second spot with Marshall Skinner in third.

At the halfway point, Michael was still the leader with Weller second, Skinner third as Matt Tiffany and Dave Betts made up the top five.

On lap sixteen, the final caution was displayed, this time for Danny Martin Jr. who stopped in turn two. In the final nine laps, Brook Weibley moved into the top five and Terry Gray advanced to seventh after starting last in the main event.

Michael took the win, running on the American Racer tire with Josh Weller second, Marshall Skinner third, Matt Tiffany fourth and Brook Weibley fifth.

FEATURE FINISH: Curt Michael, Josh Weller, Marshall Skinner, Matt Tiffany, Brook Weibley, Sean Michael, Terry Gray, Dave Betts, Danny Martin Jr., Tom Winegardner Jr., Robbie Stillwaggon, Mares Stellfox, Matt Linder, Tom Winegardner, Steve Darvalles, Doug Day, Brooke Bowman, Billy Thomas, Kramer Williamson, Dave Thorman, Scott Pursell.


URC & USCS FACE OFF IN SOUTH CAROLINA. . . .
NORTH vs SOUTH SHOOTOUT GEARS UP FOR TWO BIG NIGHTS OF RACING JULY 7 & 8

In every state there will be fireworks exploding on July 4th, but look for an expanded show in the state of South Carolina this weekend when the URC Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Sprint Series goes face-to-face with the O'Reilly USCS Sprints. The action will kickoff on Friday night, July 7 at the Riverside Speedway followed by a Saturday night run at the I-20 Speedway. This marks the first ever attempt for the two popular traveling 360 Sprint Car Series to organize such a match and it's expected to be a good one.

On Friday night, July 7th the Riverside Speedway in Travelers Rest, SC will be the stage with a $2,000 payday going to the winner of the 30 lap feature event. Riverside Speedway is a 4/10th mile dirt oval and previously hosted the USCS Sprint Series. Gates open at 5 PM with race time set for 7:30 PM. For more information, call Riverside Speedway directly at 864-877-4968.

The following night, Saturday, July 8th the North vs South Shootout will move to the I-20 Speedway in Batesburg, SC. This speedway is also a 4/10th mile dirt oval. A hefty payoff of $2,500 will go to the winner of the 30 lap main event. For more information on the I-20 Speedway, please call 803-657-7854.

Along with the attractive payoff, there will be bonus money on the line as well, to include $100 to the Lucas Oil Power Dash winner on each event. For URC drivers, CnB Mushroom has posted $50 to any URC driver that wins a heat or "B" Main over the two race North vs South Shootout.

URC is heading South with their "A" Team roster. Leading the northern contenders is Curt Michael, a three time URC Champion and current point leader. Michael of Ocean View, DE will pilot his weekly ride, the well known Palladino #99. Also heading south is Kramer Williamson of Palmyra, PA, a sixty-three time URC feature winner. Former Champion Greg Coverdale and former Champion Car Owner Mike Bostic will add some northern hospitality to this all out Shootout. Last weeks feature winner Kevin Welsh will make the run to the South along with Randy West, Bill Brian Jr., Scott Pursell, Dave Betts and Johnny Zimmerman. A late entry for the two race weekend is Sean Michael of Allentown, PA, still another former champion on the URC roster for the Shootout weekend.

For the USCS Sprints, their headline drivers include Bartlett, TN star Terry Gray joined by Danny Martin Jr of Sarasota, FL, Matt Tiffany of Daytona Beach, FL, Bryn Gohn and Kenny Adams just to name a few.

This special co-sanctioned event between URC and USCS could very well be the start of even bigger events down the road. URC has experienced great success developing a working relationship with ESS as well as the PSG Sprints of New York. Recently, at the Selinsgrove Speedway, URC work with the Pennsylvania 358 Sprints and attracted a fifty-car field for the URC/358 Sprint Jack Gunn Memorial.

7/3/06 Bar's Leaks Season Long Point Standings
769 Curt Michael #99
720 Kramer Williamson #73
695 Greg Coverdale #6
656 Brian Seidel #5g
632 Randy West #19H
630 Kevin Welsh #2w
626 Bill Brian Jr. #00
595 Brook Weibley #56
594 Ed Aikin #19a
567 Mark Bitner #15

TAYLOR & MESSICK DELAWARE STATE SERIES
258 Curt Michael #99
235 Kramer Williamson #73
222 Greg Coverdale #6
214 Kevin Welsh #2w
213 Randy West #19H

FREDS TRAILER PARTS NEW POINTS SERIES
214 Brian Seidel
213 Dave Ely
210 Kevin Welsh
192 Curt Michael
184 Brook Weibley

VALLEY FORGE INC. PA STATE SERIES
331 Kramer Williamson #73
321 Greg Coverdale #6
319 Curt Michael #99
317 Bill Brian Jr. #00
299 Scott Pursell #1


KEVIN WELSH SCORES FIRST URC WIN OF 2006 SATURDAY AT DELAWARE INTERNATIONAL

Kevin Welsh of Far Hills, NJ had his MOPAR powered sprint car running to perfection as he captured $2,000 for winning the 25 lap URC Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Sprint Series event on Saturday night at the Delaware International Speedway. This marked the seventh URC event of the season and the second race on the Taylor & Messick Delaware State Sprint Series. Although Welsh started on the pole, it was a hard fought battle as Brook Weibley made at least ten attempts to take the victory. With just one lap remaining, a faulty stem valve on the rear tire let loose, with Weibley spinning and displaying the caution flag. For Welsh, the win marked his first of the season and twelfth career URC Victory.

The CnB Mushroom heat race events were won by Kevin Welsh and Jon Eldreth as Johnny Zimmerman scored his first career URC heat race victory. In the 12 lap "B" Main, former Champion Dave Ely was the winner. CnB Mushroom's posted $50 in cash for all the qualifying event winners. The LikeWise Construction Fast Time of the night went to Brook Weibley for turning the fastest lap of the night during the running of the first heat race. The Hard Charger of the Night Award went to Kramer Williamson.

In the 25 lap Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts 25 lap feature event, Kevin Welsh jumped to the early lead with Brook Weibley immediately in the chase. Defending point champion and current point leader Curt Michael followed in third with Jon Eldreth and Greg Coverdale making up the top five.

The first caution of the feature was displayed for Johnny Zimmerman who stopped on the backstretch and Will Urkuski who stopped in turn four. On the restart, fourth place runner Jon Eldreth spun in turn two.

With green flag racing again underway, Welsh retained the lead with Weibley trying every groove to make the pass. The yellow was displayed again, this time for Jon Eldreth who spun in turn three. The green flag fell and the Welsh/Weibley battle resumed immediately. By lap ten, Welsh and Weibley were side-by-side in the turns with Welsh edging into the lead on straight-aways.

At the halfway point, Welsh and Weibley were a race of their own with Curt Michael third, Greg Coverdale fourth and Mark Bitner fifth. On lap seventeen, it became obvious that Welsh was winning the battle as he established a five car length lead. And now, Curt Michael was reeling in Weibley.

With just five laps to go, Welsh had a solid lead and Weibley was trying to hold off a determined Curt Michael. With the white flag waiving, Michael bolted under Weibley and moved into second. On the final lap, between turns one and two, Weibley spun displaying the final caution flag of the night.

The last lap shootout had Curt Michael looking for the rear bumper of Kevin Welsh. With two lapped cars between the leader and Curt, a strong restart was necessary if Curt Michael had a shot at the win.

Welsh had a strong start and quickly ran to hide from the rest of the field, dashing under the checker flag as the race winner. Finishing second was Curt Michael with Greg Coverdale third as Randy West and Kramer Williamson made up the top five.

FEATURE FINISH---Kevin Welsh, Curt Michael, Greg Coverdale, Randy West, Kramer Williamson, Brian Seidel, Mark Bitner, Sean Michael, Justin Collett, Ed Aikin, Brook Weibley, Scott Pursell, Mike Haggenbottom, Josh Weller, Tim Hogue, Midge Miller, Dave Betts, Robbie Stillwaggon, Jason Clauss, Jimmy Stitzel, Dave Ely, Jon Eldreth, Will Urkuski, Johnny Zimmerman. DNQ- - Davey Sammons, Jamie Bodo, Brian Brittingham, Dave Betts, Mares Stellfox, Dave McGough, Mike Kostic, Bill Brian Jr., Junior Martin, Scott McClaren, Gary Gollub.

NEXT EVENTS:
Friday, July 7- - Riverside Speedway Travelers Rest, SC $2,000 To Win
Saturday, July 8 - - I-20 Speedway Batesburg, SC $2,500 To Win


RAIN STOPS NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY URC SHOW SATURDAY

With rain falling and an 80% chance of rain throughout the day and night, the URC Sprint event scheduled for the New Egypt Speedway on Saturday, has been cancelled. The URC Sprints will make their next visit to New Egypt on Saturday night, July 15.

For the URC Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Sprint Series, their next event is set for the Delaware International Speedway on Saturday, July 1st. The following weekend, URC will head to South Carolina for a Friday night, July 7 date at the Riverside Speedway in Travelers Rest, SC followed by a Saturday night stop at the I-20 Speedway in Batesburg, SC.

For a complete URC Schedule, driver profiles and historical review of URC, please visit us on the our website at; www.urcsprints.com.


RAIN STOPS URC AT PENN CAN FRIDAY, IT'S OFF TO NEW EGYPT TONIGHT!

The URC Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Sprints were scheduled to compete in the much talked about Twin 20's feature format on Friday night at the Penn Can Speedway. However, Mother Nature had different thoughts, drenching the Susquehanna, PA Speedway, forcing the event to be cancelled. Both Penn Can Management and the Managing Members of URC are determined to get this show in the books, so URC will make one more attempt, planning a return visit on Friday night, August 11. The format will remain the same to include Twin 20 lap features plus a Dash for Cash. Race time is set for 7:15 PM.

Tonight, Saturday, June 24 the URC Sprints will be in action at the New Egypt Speedway in New Egypt, NJ. This event will be the seventh show of the 2006 URC season and our second visit to New Egypt Speedway this season. Brian Seidel was the winner of the first New Egypt event back on April 29.

Seidel is the current point leader in the chase for the Fred's Trailer Parts New Jersey State Series. In the season long $10,000 Championship Chase, Curt Michael leads all drivers including runner-up Kramer Williamson, Bill Brian Jr., Greg Coverdale and Brian Seidel.

The next stop for the URC Sprints is Saturday night, July 1 at the Delaware International Speedway. This will be the second race of the Taylor & Messick Delaware State Sprint Series.

For more information including the complete URC schedule, driver profiles, URC historical data and information on our sponsors, please visit: www.urcsprints.com.


CURT MICHAEL EYES URC THREE RACE SWEEP THIS WEEKEND

The United Racing Company sprint cars have a busy weekend planned with three feature events scheduled in two days. The three race sweep could be worth a minimum of $4,500 and defending URC Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Champion Curt Michael is hoping for a hat trick. The URC sprints will be in action at the Penn Can Speedway in Susquehanna, PA on Friday night to compete in a pair of Twin 20's feature events. URC will then storm the New Egypt Speedway on Saturday night for a complete program of qualifying all leading up to the 25 lap, $2,000 to win main event.

Michael of Ocean View, DE is a former three time URC Champion, winning the title the past two consecutive season. Six races into the 2006 season, Curt Michael and the Palladino Race Team lead the current chase for the championship, worth $10,000 this year.

"The competition in URC is tough, but we have the equipment to win", commented the thirty-four year old URC favorite. A three race sweep would certainly place the Michael/Palladino Team in a comfortable place as they chase the $10,000 championship. But it's just not that easy in URC.

The point battle is still very close with the top five drivers being within one-hundred points of the point lead. Kramer Williamson, Bill Brian Jr., Greg Coverdale and Brian Seidel are well within striking distance of Michael.

In six events this season, URC has delivered five different feature winners with Brian Seidel being the only repeat winner this season. Other winners include Brook Weibley, Curt Michael, Scott Pursell and Blane Heimbach.

The following weekend, Saturday, July 1, the URC Sprints will return to the Delaware International Speedway for the second race of the Taylor & Messick Delaware State Sprint Series.

For more information, photos, driver profiles and URC Stats, please visit: www.urcsprints.com.


URC COMING EVENTS:
Friday, June 23 Penn Can Speedway, Susquehanna, PA URC Twin 20 lap Features
Saturday, June 24 New Egypt Speedway, New Egypt, NJ


URC Point Standings following the June 17 Lincoln Speedway event

Season Long Point Standings ---------
1 642 Curt Michael #99
2 615 Kramer Williamson #73
3 613 Bill Brian Jr. #00
4 573 Greg Coverdale #6
5 557 Brian Seidel #5g
6 521 Randy West #19H
7 521 Dave Ely #3
8 514 Ed Aikin #19a
9 506 Brook Weibley #56
10 490 Kevin Welsh #2w

TAYLOR & MESSICK DELAWARE STATE SERIES
1 131 Curt Michael #99
2 130 Kramer Williamson #73
3 122 Bill Brian Jr. #00
4 117 Jon Eldreth #25e
5 104 Tim Hogue #39

FREDS TRAILER PARTS NEW POINTS SERIES
1 214 Brian Seidel
2 213 Dave Ely
3 210 Kevin Welsh
4 192 Curt Michael
5 184 Brook Weibley

VALLEY FORGE INC. PA STATE SERIES
1 331 Kramer Williamson #73
1 321 Greg Coverdale #6
3 319 Curt Michael #99
4 317 Bill Brian Jr. #00
5 299 Scott Pursell #1


SCOTT PURSELL'S DREAM COMES TRUE WITH URC WIN SATURDAY AT LINCOLN

"This is a dream come true" shouted a thrilled Scott Pursell as he stood in the Lincoln Speedway victory lane after winning the 25 lap Valley Forge INC URC sprint car feature on Saturday night. The forty-three year old from Frenchtown, NJ was thrilled to say least, leading most of the twenty-five laps. Pursell, who started on the pole was challenged most of the race by former URC Champion Dave Ely. Although Pursell was credited with leading all twenty-five laps, Ely did manage to nose ahead of Pursell on a lap fourteen restart. Pursell was up to the challenged and regained the lead before completing the next lap.

The Lincoln Speedway visit marked the sixth event of the Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts URC Sprint Series of 2006. A field of thirty-two sprint cars took part in the race program with the C&B Mushroom heat victories going to Scott Pursell, Dave Ely and Josh Weller as Jason Clauss was the winner of the "B" Main.

In the twenty-five lap URC feature Scott Pursell and Dave Ely brought the field down for the green flag but before the first lap was completed, the yellow was displayed for Gary Gollub and Davey Sammons who tangled in turn one. The next restart was good and Pursell beat Ely to turn one. Pursell maintained a solid hold on the top spot as Ely, Josh Weller and Randy West followed.

On lap ten, the second caution was displayed, this time for Davey Sammons after he spun on the backstretch. With the green flag waiving for the restart, Lucas Wolfe (driving the John Pinter owned URC sprint car) along with Junior Martin and Will Urkuski tangled and came to a stop in turn two.

The next restart was the charm as Pursell once gain ran off to a commanding lead. Ely, Weller, West and now Todd Rittenhouse made-up the top five. The final caution of the feature took place on lap fourteen when Brook Weibley came to a stop in turn two.

Pursell had the advantage at the drop of the green but Ely squeezed by Pursell to take the lead, just for a moment. Pursell found some extra power, returned to the low groove and returned the front of the pack. Randy West took advantage of the two car battle for the lead and moved into second on lap fifteen. West tried to reel in the leader and was making up ground on Pursell.

With five laps remaining, Pursell was on point with West second, Ely third Weller fourth and Todd Rittenhouse fifth. With just two laps to go, West took to outside lane to make a last ditch run at the win. In the meantime, Ely was still working the low groove and passed West for second.

As the checker flag fell, Pursell was far ahead and all alone in scoring his first win the season and fourth career URC win. Dave Ely collected the money for second with Randy West third, Josh Weller fourth and Bill Brian Jr in fifth.

FEATURE FINISH: Scott Pursell, Dave Ely, Randy West, Josh Weller, Bill Brian Jr., Todd Rittenhouse, Kramer Williamson, Ed Aikin, Greg Coverdale, Mark Bitner, Jason Clauss, Curt Michael, Jon Eldreth, Brian Seidel, Davey Sammons, Danny Massey, Mike Kostic, Brian Brittingham, Dave McGough, Johnny Zimmerman, Brook Weibley, Will Urkuski, Lucas Wolfe, Gary Gollub. DNQ- - Dave Betts, Scott McClaren, Howie Locke, Kevin Welsh, Mares Stellfox, Jeff Fifthian, Mike Haggenbottom, Tim Hogue, Robbie Stillwaggon

URC Nightly News. . . .
Jimmy Stitzel missed the races today, joining his wife during the delivery of their new baby daughter. Howie Locke jumped in the Stitzel ride by didn't qualify. Kevin Welsh flipped during the running of his heat race and failed to qualify for the night. The John Pinter owned sprinter, previously driven by Chris Coyle was driven tonight by Lucas Wolfe. Danny Massey also returned to the URC wars, driving a second Lew Eckrich sprint car. Chubby of C&B Mushroom posted $50 in cash for the winner of each heat and the "B" main as well. Mark Bitner was the Hard Charge of the Night, advancing from his twenty-fourth starting position to finish tenth. Todd Rittenhouse along with Josh Weller also delivered two great rides in the feature.

NEXT WEEK. . . . .
Twin 20's at Penn Can will kickoff this two race weekend on Friday night, June 23rd followed by a stop at the popular New Egypt Speedway on Saturday night, June 24th.

For more information, photos and to take a look at our drivers stats, please visit our website at: www.urcsprints.com.


CHOICE HOTELS OFFER DISCOUNTS TO RACE FANS

With the racing season in full swing and many special events on the schedule, CHOICE Hotels has a special offer for all race fans and competitors. When you're looking for overnight lodging, be sure to call 1-800-4CHOICE. CHOICE Hotels properties will offer a special discount if you ask for the LURC Rate when seeking lodging in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and New Jersey.

CHOICE Hotels is the place to stay and include the following properties. . . Clarion, Comfort Inn, Quality Inn, Sleep Inn, Main Stay Hotels, EconoLodge Lodge, Roadway Inn and Comfort Suites.

CHOICE Hotels are the official hotels of URC, but anyone in racing can take advantage of these special discount rates offered to the racing community.

For your lodging plans, please call 1-800-4CHOICE and be sure to ask for the LURC rate.


URC Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Sprint Series To Invade Lincoln Speedway Saturday

Curt Michael of Ocean View, DE will lead the pack of URC sprint cars to the Lincoln Speedway next Saturday night, June 17. Michael, the 2004-2005 defending URC Champion is now sitting on point of the season long point chase, eyeing his third consecutive championship title victory. And guess what, Lincoln Speedway is a favorite track for this thirty-four year old Artist/Screen Printer by trade.

Michael drives the Kathy Palladino owned URC sprint car that carries sponsorship support from BK Leasing, CnB Mushroom and EJ Wagner & Son Trucking.

The following weekend, the URC sprints will return to the Penn Can Speedway in Susquehanna Speedway for a Twin 20's program on Friday night, June 23rd with a return visit to the New Egypt Speedway on Saturday night, June 24.

For more information, statistics, photos or a look at the URC driver profiles, please visit us at www.urcsprints.com.

Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Point Standings
Season Long Point Standings 2006
526 Curt Michael #99
520 Kramer Williamson #73
508 Bill Brian Jr. #00
495 Brian Seidel #5g
483 Greg Coverdale #6
478 Kevin Welsh #2w
453 Brook Weibley #56
426 Ed Aikin #19A
411 Chris Coyle #92
402 Randy West #19H

TAYLOR & MESSICK DELAWARE STATE SERIES
131 Curt Michael #99
130 Kramer Williamson #73
122 Bill Brian Jr. #00
117 Jon Eldreth #25e
104 Tim Hogue #39

FREDS TRAILER PARTS NEW POINTS SERIES
214 Brian Seidel
213 Dave Ely
210 Kevin Welsh
192 Curt Michael
184 Brook Weibley

VALLEY FORGE INC. PA STATE SERIES
236 Kramer Williamson #73
234 Brian Seidel #5g
233 Curt Michael #99
231 Greg Coverdale #6
227 Chris Coyle #92


BRIAN SEIDEL LEADS WIRE-TO-WIRE FOR GRANDVIEW URC WIN SATURDAY NIGHT

With a home town crowd in the stands, Allentown, PA driver Brian Seidel ran a flawless race to the capture the $2,000 first prize after winning the twenty-five lap URC Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts feature event Saturday night at the Grandview Speedway. For Seidel, it was his second win of the season and twenty-first URC career victory. The racing program was sponsored by Zuber Realty and was the second race of the season for the Valley Forge INC Pennsylvania Sprint Series.

CnB Mushrooms posted a $50 bonus to the URC heat race and "B" Main feature winners. Heat race events were won by Brian Seidel, Brooke Bowman and Chris Coyle as Brook Weibley rallied home the winner of the "B" Main. A field of thirty-four URC sprint cars took part in the fifth event of the season.

In the Valley Forge INC URC sprint feature, Brian Seidel took the lead at the drop of the green flag with Curt Michael following in second. In just a few laps, Seidel had managed to build a comfortable lead over runner-up Curt Michael and Brooke Bowman. On lap five, Johnny Zimmerman spun in turn three displaying the first caution of the race.

On the restart, Michael had another chance to challenge Seidel for the lead but once again, Seidel was the quickest. On lap six, the second caution was displayed, this time for Jason Clauss who stopped on the homestretch. The field restarted once again with Seidel leading for lap seven when Mike Haggenbottom and Davey Sammons tangled in turn two.

Green flag racing resumed with Seidel the unchallenged race leader over Curt Michael, Brooke Bowman, Chris Coyle and Ed Aikin. After a long string of green flag racing, Seidel again established a comfortable lead as Michael followed with a solid second. Lap after lap, Chris Coyle and Brooke Bowman ran side-by-side battling for the third spot in what very well was the best race of the night.

With five laps remaining, Seidel was now racing with lapped cars as Michael was closing quickly. By lap twenty-one, Michael was now in a position to offer his first challenge for the lead. On lap twenty-two, just three laps shy of the checker flag, Brooke Bowman made contact with the homestretch wall, violently flipping in turn one and displaying the red flag. Bowman was racing in a solid third place at the time and did walk away from the accident uninjured.

Three laps remained in the main event and now Curt Michael had to offer the first big challenge for lead. With a clear track ahead, Seidel was not to be challenged and Michael used every remaining lap to find the right groove to catch Seidel. In the closing laps, Greg Coverdale of Milford, DE was now in the hunt, racing in third and chasing down Curt Michael.

With the checker flag waiving, Seidel took the win over Curt Michael, Greg Coverdale, Ed Aikin and John Pinter. Along with the heat race and "B" winner each receiving $50 cash from CnB Mushroom, an additional $50 went to Brooke Bowman for the LikeWise Construction Fast lap of the Night Award as Kevin Welsh was the nights Hard Charger winner.

FEATURE FINISH: Brian Seidel, Curt Michael, Greg Coverdale, Ed Aikin, Chris Coyle, Dave Ely, Bill Brian Jr., Dave Betts, Kramer Williamson, Kevin Welsh, Brook Weibley, Jimmy Stitzel, Mares Stellfox, Davey Sammons, Tim Hogue, Will Urkuski, Jon Eldreth, Mark Bitner, Scott Pursell, Brooke Bowman, Johnny Zimmerman, Josh Weller, Jason Clauss. DNQ- - Junior Martin, Randy West, Midge Miller, Mike Kostic, Robbie Stillwaggon, Luke Eriksen, Gary Gollub, Todd Rittenhouse, Joe Zuczek.

Coming Events:
Saturday, June 17 Lincoln Speedway
Friday, June 23 Penn Can Speedway Twin 20's
Saturday, June 24 New Egypt Speedway


NEXT URC EVENT: Saturday, June 10 Grandview Speedway Bechtelsville, PA
URC Sprints, NASCAR Modifieds, 600cc Modifieds 7:30 PM


RAIN STOPS THE SHOT DROP SPRINT NATIONALS AT WILLIAMS GROVE, RETURNS TO SCHEDULE ON FRIDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 25

The inaugural running of the 1-866-SHOT DROP/Bar's Leaks Sprint Nationals fell to rain on Friday night at the historic Williams Grove Speedway. With a strong field of fifty sprint cars in the pits, three sets of warm-ups were completed before the rain began to fall. A heavy shower, that hovered over the Williams Grove Speedway just wouldn't move on and the Friday night racing program had to be cancelled. The good news is, the URC SHOT DROP/Bar's Leaks Sprint National will be rescheduled for Friday night, August 25. Gates will open at 5 PM with time trials set for 7 PM.

"We really look for this event to grow and Williams Grove Speedway is happy to be a part of it", commented Alan Kreitzer of Williams Grove Speedway. The track we in great condition even though a shower had passed through earlier. The crowd was filling in nicely until the rain began to fall. So it's back to Williams Grove Speedway on Friday night, August 25.

The following night, Saturday, August 26, the URC Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Sprint Series will make its' first stop at the Hesston Speedway.

Next weekend, URC will be in action at the Lincoln Speedway on Saturday night, June 17. The following week, URC will compete in Twin 20's at the Penn Can Speedway on Friday night, June 23rd with a stop at the New Egypt Speedway on Saturday night, June 24th.

For more information, please visit www.urcsprints.com.


SHOT DROP SPRINT NATIONALS GEAR UP FOR THE GROVE ON FRIDAY

For the first time ever, a big paying 360 Sprint National event will take place in Pennsylvania and the hosting facility is the historic Williams Grove Speedway. The date is Friday night, June 9 and the event is the 1-866-SHOT DROP Sprint Nationals, paying a hefty $4,000 to win. Others have tried, but it was URC that delivered the goods. With the transition of URC from a club to company, there were four promises, and they will all be delivered in 2006.

First, that all weekly 25 lap features would pay $2,000 to win. Second, our season long champion will collect $10,000 at the URC Awards Banquet, Third, Insurance would improve for our competitors and finally, a National event for 360 sprint cars in URC's backyard.

Time trials, a Last Chance Race, heats along with a "C" and "B" Main will lead up to the $4,000 to win, 25 lap feature event. The 1-866-SHOT DROP Sprint Nationals is the first of its kind in Pennsylvania, luring the best 360 sprints to complete for an attractive payoff that offers $1,125 for fifth, $1,000 for tenth and $300 just to start the main event. URC Champion Curt Michael is on the pre-entry list along with Kenny Adams, Nate Snyder, Cory Haas, Kramer Williamson, Kevin Welsh, Bill Brian Jr., Brian Seidel and Randy West just to name a few.


The following night, Saturday, June 10, the URC Sprints will head to the Bechtelsville, PA Grandview Speedway for Zuber Realty Night. It's a two race weekend that is part of the Valley Forge INC Pennsylvania Sprint Series.

Saturday night at Grandview Speedway, racing will get underway at 7:30 PM and joining the URC Sprints will be the NASCAR Modifieds and 600cc Modifieds. For more information on URC's Valley Forge INC two race weekend, please visit.

www.urcsprints.com
www.williamsgrove.com
www.grandviewspeedway.com

URC competitors are invited to visit the URC website and go to the Competitors Page to see the payoff for the June 23rd Twin 20's at the CAN.


RAIN STOPS URC AT DELAWARE. .. . . . .
SHOT DROP SPRINT NATIONALS & GRANDVIEW STOP ARE NEXT ON URC SCHEDULE

With rain falling and a forecast of even more to come, the URC Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Sprint Series event scheduled for Saturday night at the Delaware International Speedway was cancelled. The next visit for URC to the popular half-mile Delaware International Speedway is Saturday night, July 1.

For the URC Sprints, they'll be heading to the Williams Grove Speedway on Friday night, June 9 for the 1-866-SHOT DROP Sprint Nationals. Time trials, a Last Chance Race, heats along with a "C" and "B" Main will lead up to the $4,000 to win, 25 lap feature event. The following night, Saturday, June 10, the URC Sprints will head to the Bechtelsville, PA Grandview Speedway for Zuber Realty Night. It's a two race weekend that is part of the Valley Forge INC Pennsylvania Sprint Series.

The 1-866-SHOT DROP Sprint Nationals is the first of its kind in Pennsylvania, luring the best 360 sprints to complete for an attractive payoff that offers $1,125 for fifth, $1,000 for tenth and $300 just to start the main event. URC Champion Curt Michael is on the pre-entry list along with Kenny Adams, Nate Snyder, Cory Haas, Kramer Williamson, Kevin Welsh, Bill Brian Jr., Brian Seidel and Randy West just to name a few.

Saturday night at Grandview Speedway, racing will get underway at 7:30 PM. For more information on URC's Valley Forge INC two race weekend, please visit.

www.urcsprints.com
www.williamsgrove.com
www.grandviewspeedway.com


TWIN 20'S JOIN URC SCHEDULE FOR RETURN VISIT TO PENN CAN ON JUNE 23rd

The URC Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Sprint Series will be making a return visit to the Penn Can Speedway to make-up the rain out that took place on Friday night, May 26. After battling bad weather most of the day, Penn Can Management made repeated efforts to beat out Mother Nature, but it just didn't work. From URC's perspective, we've never seen a track promoter try so hard to complete this show. Following the three URC heat races, the rain began to fall once again. The track crew then worked on the speedway and the call was made for the URC Sprints to return to the track for their feature event. Prior to the green flag, another wave of showers drenched the speedway, forcing the cancellation of the show. The URC Sprints will now return to "The CAN" on Friday night, June 23rd and offer a Twin 20's feature only format.

URC Managing Members and Penn Can Management discussed numerous options and dates for the make-up event. Both feel the outcome of the Twin 20's format is one that will be exciting and entertaining for the race fans and a good payday for the URC competitors. Along with the URC Twin 20's format, a special Cash Dash will be added. In a way to say "thank you" to the race fans, URC will do a T-Shirt giveaway, offering as many as one-hundred FREE t-shirts.

In years past, URC offered the Twin 20's format to promoters but the novelty idea of such an event did wear out over time. The Friday night, June 23rd URC show at the CAN may be the right timing to bring such an event back into the URC fold.

So pencil this show on your schedule, the URC Twin 20's at Penn Can Speedway on Friday night, June 23rd.


Kenny Adams, Curt Michael, Cory Haas, Nate Snyder Headline Entries . . . . . .
SHOT DROP/BAR'S LEAKS SPRINT NATIONALS HEAD TO WILLIAMS GROVE FRIDAY NIGHT, JUNE 9TH

The first ever 1-866-Shot Drop/Bar's Leaks Sprint Nationals will invade the historic Williams Grove Speedway on Friday night, June 9 and new names are added to the entry list each day. With $4,000 on the line to the winner, $1,000 for tenth and $300 just to start this National event, some of the top names in sprint car racing have already pre-entered. Headlining the list is Floridian Kenny Adams, URC Champion Curt Michael and 358 Sprint stars Cory Haas and Nate Snyder. And the list continues grow. . . . . .

The 1-866-SHOT DROP/Bar's Leaks Sprint Nationals will offer a full program of Time Trials, a Last Chance Race, Heats and a "B" and "C" main, all leading up to the $4,000 to win 25 lap feature event. Race time is set for 7 PM.

Entry forms for this event are available on the Competitors Page at www.urcsprint.com. You will also find all the car specification rules and race night procedures on the website.

Other drivers that have already entered the event include URC Rookie Star Davey Sammons, Chris Coyle, Kevin Welsh, Mark Bitner, Scott Pursell, Bill Brian Jr., Midge Miller, Jeff Cook, Brian Seidel, Dave McGough, Ed Aikin, Johnny Zimmerman, Randy West, Bryn Gohn, Johnny Bridges, Tommy Long, Jason Clauss, Jimmy Martin, Matt Boland, Kyle Purks, George Suprick, Dave Franek and Kramer Williamson just to name a few.

This event is open to any 360 or 358 Sprint. The weight rule is 1,475 with the driver and URC Engine rules and car specs will apply. The URC left and right tire rule will be effect for this show. The 2" wickerbill is allowed however, no cockpit adjustable devices with the exception of the top wing.

The Williams Grove Speedway is rich in history and track management has high hopes of this show becoming another legendary annual event.

1-866-SHOT DROP/Bar's Leaks Sprint Nationals Payoff: $4,000, $2,000, $1,300, $1,200, $1,125, $1,100, $1,075, $1,050, $1,025, $1,000, $500, $450, $400, $375, $360, $350, $340, $335, $330, 20-24 $300. A minimum of $50 tow money will be paid to non-qualifying cars.

For race track information including directions and lodging, please visit: www.williamsgrove.com. For entry forms, purse and rules for the 1-866-SHOT DROP/Bar's Leaks Sprint Nationals, please visit: www.urcsprints.com.

The following night, Saturday, June 10, the Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts URC Sprint Series will invade the Bechtelsville, PA Grandview Speedway. Race night sponsor Zuber Realty will present the popular URC Sprint Cars in an awesome doubleheader with the NASCAR Modifieds. Race time is 7:30 PM. You haven't seen sprint cars until you see them at Grandview. For more information, visit: www.grandviewspeedway.com.


KRAMER BACK ON TOP OF URC SEASON LONG POINT CHASE. . . .
MARK BITNER LEADS VALLEY FORGE PENNSYLVANIA POINT SERIES

The URC Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Sprint Series remains the most competitive traveling sprint series in the country! Just four events into the 2006 season and URC has already seen four different drivers lead the point chase. Brook Weibley was the early season point leader after winning the opener at the Bridgeport Speedway. Brian Seidel moved to the top of the list after his win at New Egypt Speedway. Curt Michael had a tuned up program and bolted into the point lead following the Delaware International URC show. After a strong fourth place finish Saturday night at Selinsgrove, the Master Kramer Williamson now leads all drivers in the chase for the $10,000 URC Championship of 2006.

Williamson is a former URC Champion and hungry for just one more title. Kramer claimed his last URC title in 1995 and owns sixty-three career wins.

In the Valley Forge Inc. URC Pennsylvania Sprint Series, Mark Bitner is the point leader. Bitner, URC's 2005 Rookie of the Year is quickly rising to the top as he hunts down one of URC's mini-series titles.

This Saturday night, the URC Sprints will be in action at the Delaware International Speedway. Leading the Taylor & Messick URC Delaware State Sprint Series is Curt Michael, holding a slight advantage over Kramer Williamson, Bill Brian Jr., Jon Eldreth and Tim Hogue.

The following weekend, Friday night, June 9th, the Williams Grove Speedway will present the 1-800 SHOT DROP Sprint Nationals, sanctioned by URC. This is truly a national event, with more then fifty cars expected to complete. Nate Snyder, Kenny Adams, Curt Michael, Kramer Williamson, Kevin Welsh, Kevin Nouse, Randy West, Brook Weibley and Greg Coverdale are just some of the pre-entries expected to be at the $4,000 to win SHOT DROP Nationals.

More information on the SHOT DROP Nationals (A True National Event) is available by going to www.urcsprints.com. On the home page, go to the Competitors Page for rules, payoff and entry information.

After the big national event at Williams Grove, the URC sprints will head to the Grandview Speedway on Saturday night, June 10th for Zuber Realty Night. Joining the best of URC will be a complete program of NASCAR Modified Stock Car Racing. Action at Grandview Speedway will get underway at 7:30 PM. For more information, please visit: www.grandviewspeedway.com.

Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Point Standings:
1 426 Kramer Williamson #73
2 419 Curt Michael #99
3 400 Bill Brian Jr. #00
4 389 Kevin Welsh #2W
5 382 Randy West #19H
6 369 Brook Weibley #56
7 351 Greg Coverdale #6
8 345 Brian Seidel #5G
9 336 Mark Bitner #15
10 327 Jason Clauss #08

TAYLOR & MESSICK DELAWARE STATE SERIES
1 131 Curt Michael #99
2 130 Kramer Williamson #73
3 122 Bill Brian Jr. #00
4 117 Jon Eldreth #25e
5 104 Tim Hogue #39

FREDS TRAILER PARTS NEW POINTS SERIES
1 214 Brian Seidel
2 213 Dave Ely
3 210 Kevin Welsh
4 192 Curt Michael
5 184 Brook Weibley

VALLEY FORGE INC. PA STATE SERIES
1 144 Mark Bitner #15
1 142 Kramer Williamson #73
3 141 Jason Clauss #08
4 129 Brook Weibley #56
5 117 Randy West #19H


HOMETOWN FAVORITE BLANE HEIMBACH BEATS THE URC CHALLENGE, POCKETS $3,000 IN JACK GUNN MEMORIAL VICTORY AT SELINSGROVE

Blane Heimbach of Selinsgrove, PA had the home track advantage and went on to win the 358/URC Sprint Challenge Jack Gunn Memorial Saturday night at the Selinsgrove Speedway. Heimbach, a former champion at Selinsgrove Speedway earned a hefty $3,000 for the win in the thirty lap Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts main event. In victory lane, the likeable Heimbach was quick to thank car owner Jeff Creasy for an excellent car and track Promoter Charlie Paige for putting on this special event. The idea of this event was to bring together the weekly 358 Selinsgrove sprints and the popular traveling URC sprints. The show was a big success.

A field of fifty-five sprint cars took time with the C&B Mushroom Fast Time bonus going to Greg Coverdale with a time of 18.213 at a speed of 104.681 mph. The five heat race events were won by Kyle Purks, Nate Snyder, Phil Walter, Scott Flammer and Jason Clauss. The "C" Main winner was Brian Normhold as Kevin Nouse won the "B" Main.

The car specification rules were designed to have little to no additional costs to run this event and at the same time, have both groups competing on a level playing field. In the C&B Mushroom time trials, it appeared that URC just might dominate the night as they controlled eight of the top ten fast times including URC Rookie driver Davey Sammons who qualified tenth.

The controlled appeared to shift in heat race qualifying as the 358 sprints won three of the five heat race events. In the feature, a field of twenty-five sprints answered the call with fourteen URC sprints and eleven 358 sprints made-up the line-up.

At the drop of the green flag, Brook Weibley was the early race leader, trying to shake off runner-up Kramer Williamson. Out of nowhere came Blane Heimbach, already racing in third after passing URC defending champion Curt Michael.

Heimbach was second on lap five and now he had his sights set on Weibley who had a big lead. Heimbach quickly began to trim down the lead and set his challenge for the top spot. After a dogfight battle, Heimbach took the lead on lap fifteen and ran to hide from the rest of the field.

At the halfway point, Heimbach was on top followed by Weibley, Kramer Williamson, Curt Michael and Jason Clauss. In the second half of the race, all eyes were on Curt Michael who had the Palladino sprint car on a charge. Michael slipped by Williamson for the third place on lap seventeen as he set his sights on Weibley.

A flawless ride for Brook Weibley came to an end on lap twenty-three when a flat tire brought his sprint car to a stop on the homestretch. The yellow flag now played into the hands of Curt Michael as the race leader was now in his sights.

With the green flag waiving, Michael went to work to pass the lapped traffic and to take a run at the leader. As the leaders passed with just five laps remaining, Michael was all over Heimbach, looking for the fast lane to challenge for the lead.

Using the far outside groove then dropping down to the inside guardrail, Michael tried every stop to take the lead. With just two laps remaining, we reached the turning point of the race. As the leaders entered turn one, the Michael sprint car bobbled, then slowed and came to a halt. The hopes of a win for Curt Michael were now over as engine problems sidelined the challenger.

At the front of the pack, Blane Heimbach was anything but alone as Nate Snyder became the new challenger, and challenge he did. With the white flag waiving, Snyder took the high groove into turn one but Heimbach was the fastest off of turn two.

With the checker flag waiving, Heimbach took the win with Snyder second, Jason Clauss third, Kramer Williamson fourth and Phil Walter fifth.

FEATURE FINISH: Blane Heimbach, Nate Snyder, Jason Clauss, Kramer Williamson, Phil Walter, Kevin Welsh, Mark Bitner, Kevin Nouse, Kyle Purks, Brook Weibley, Bryan Golden, Randy West, Chris Coyle, Bill Brian Jr., Scott Flammer, Midge Miller, Curt Michael, Scott Pursell, Tim Hogue, Greg Coverdale, Lenny Krautheim, Mike Walter, Jason Shultz, Adrian Shaffer, Colby Womer. DNQ- - Brian Seidel, Davey Sammons, Junior Martin, Brian Normhold, Bob Beidleman, Mares Stellfox, Jamie Bodo, Rob Stillwagon, Gary Gollub, Bob Anderson, Ed Aikin, Jorden Frontz, Frankie Herr, Mike Kostic, John Westbrook, Troy Funk Jr., Charlie Anderson, Nathan Berwager, Adam Romig, Mike Haggenbottom, Duane Mausteller, Johnny Zimmerman, Jimmy Stitzel, Scott Messimer, Pat Cannon, Wade Stauffer, Bave Mader, Nyle Berkes, Brian Buckwalter, Todd Rittenhouse. 55 Cars/29 358 Sprints, 26 URC Sprints.


RAIN STOPS URC AT PENN CAN PRIOR TO FEATURE EVENT

The staff, management and track crew of the Penn Speedway Can did everything possible to beat out Mother Nature on Friday night, unfortunately they lost their battle. With a 70% chance of rain and showers circling the area, the track made the call for warm-ups. A field of twenty-six URC sprint cars were registered and answered the call for the three qualifying heat race events. The heat wins went to Brook Weibley, Gary Gollub and Mark Bitner.

The URC Bar's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Sprint Series feature starting field was called to the speedway. As the cars were pushed off, the rain began to fall. The URC sprints were sent back to the pits and they never had an opportunity to return to the speedway. The rain fell for about thirty minutes before the track management made the difficult call to cancel the event.

Penn Can Speedway Management and the URC Managing Members discuss several dates for the make-up event and the format of the show. An official announcement will come on shortly to confirm the make-up date.

For now, the URC Sprints are heading to the Selinsgrove Speedway for their Saturday night, Jack Gunn Memorial URC/358 Sprint Shoot Out. All cars will time trial shooting for a $200 fast time bonus being posted by C&B Mushrooms. Following time trials, a series of qualifying events and "B" will head-up the $3,000 to win Championship.

For more information, please visit www.urcsprints.com or check out the coming event at the Selinsgrove Speedway at www.selinsgrovespeedway.com.


TWO RACE WEEKEND FOR URC OPENS AT PENN CAN ON FRIDAY NIGHT WITH $3,000 TO WIN JACK GUNN MEMORIAL SATURDAY NIGHT AT SELINSGROVE

The URC BAR's Leaks Sprint Series will swing into high speed with a big two race weekend that will kickoff on Friday night at the Penn Can Speedway followed by a big $3,000 to win challenge at the Selinsgrove Speedway on Saturday night. The Memorial Day tradition of sprint car racing at the Penn Can Speedway in Susquehanna, PA will continue as the traveling URC sprint cars invade the three-eighth mile Penn Can Speedway.

Curt Michael of Ocean View, DE is the defending URC Champion and current point leader heading into Penn Can on Friday night. Brook Weibley, Brian Seidel, Chris Coyle, Kramer Williamson and Bill Brian Jr will headline the cast of URC. Gates will open at 5 PM with race time set for 7:15 PM. Penn Can Speedway is located on Route 171 in Susquehanna, PA. For more information, please call the speedway at 570-585-9928 or visit their website at; www.penncan.com.

On Saturday night, URC and the staff at the Selinsgrove Speedway have joined forces to present the Jack Gunn Memorial, a 30 lap $3,000 to win URC/358 Sprint Challenge. Time trials, a last chance qualifier, heats race events, and a "B" Mail will lead up to the championship event. On deck for URC is hot shoes Curt Michael, Brook Weibley, Brian Seidel, Kevin Welsh, Bill Brian Jr and Kramer Williamson.

Planning to protect their home turf is the 358 Selinsgrove stars which include Blane Heimbach, Mike Walter, Colby Womer, Pat Cannon and Jason Shultz.

It will be an all out "shoot out" on the half-mile Selinsgrove Speedway. For more information, visit the Selinsgrove website: www.selinsgrovespeedway.com. Race time is set for 7 PM with gates opening at 4:30 PM.


URC HANDICAPPING OFFERS PLENTY OF PASSING AND DIFFERENT WINNERS

URC is now in year two of their new handicapping system and the results have been very successful. The biggest complaint heard in sprint car racing today is the limited passing and the many, win from the pole feature events. This is not the case with URC. In 2005, after twenty-five racing events, URC delivered sixteen different winners to victory lane. It was also a season when the series champion only won three events on the road to winning title. The championship chase was that close, going down to the final three events.

Now in 2006, after just three URC events, the results remain consistent. Three races and three different winners. With that said, URC has seen a lot of passing, and yes, passing from deep in the pack.

On opening day at Bridgeport, Randy West started twenty-second in the feature and finished ninth. In opening day heat race action, Curt Michael started sixth and won his heat. Mark Bitner, the 2005 URC Rookie of the Year started seventh in his heat and finished second. In the B Main, Greg Coverdale started fourteenth and took the win. Brook Weibley won the feature that day after starting on the front row, but a lead change on lap twenty-one and again on lap twenty-two, brought the fans to their feet.

The story continues. URC then traveled to the New Egypt Speedway for race two of the series. In qualifying, Brian Seidel started ninth and rallied home to a third place heat race finish. Defending URC Champion Curt Michael started eighth in his heat and finished second. In the twenty-five lap feature, Dave Ely started eighth and delivered a second place finish as Billy Pauch started twelfth and charged home in third.

Last weekend, URC made their first stop at the Delaware International Speedway and the heat race events were equally thrilling. Kramer Williamson started eighth and won the eight lap qualifier as Bill Brian Jr started ninth and finished second in his qualifying event. Eventual feature winner Curt Michael, started the twenty-five lap feature in eleventh and scored his first win of the year, taking the lead just five laps from the drop of the checker flag. Former Champion Dave Ely, started twenty-fourth and rallied to tenth in a feature that saw only two caution flags.

Passing in sprint car racing is alive and well, at least in URC.
The URC handicapping works this way. Heat races are lined-up according to point average with the high point drivers starting to the rear of the heat race. The feature line-up is straight up off the heat race finishes with one exception, the top free from the prior weeks feature will start tenth through twelfth. There are some exceptions to the policy that includes dealing with new drivers and drivers who miss races, but for the most part, the URC handicapping system is that easy.

The URC handicapping system rewards for performance in the heat races and in turn, that makes the qualifying events even that more exciting. Points are awarded for the heats and finishes.

URC will be in action next weekend at the Penn Can Speedway on Friday night, May 26 followed by the Jack Gunn Memorial URC/258 Challenge at the Selinsgrove Speedway on Saturday night, May 27.

For more information, visit our website at: www.urcsprints.com.


JACK GUNN MEMORIAL
SELINSGROVE SPEEDWAY
SATURDAY, MAY 27
URC/358 SPRINT CHALLENGE

30 LAP $3,000 to Win!- - Time Trials, Last Chance Race, Heat, "B" Main

Who Will win? URC or the Selinsgrove 358's Sprints?
URC Top 5- - Brook Weibley, Brian Seidel, Dave Ely, Curt Michael, Kevin Welsh. (Photo URC 060513)


SELINSGROVE Top 5- - Jason Shultz, Pat Cannon, Blane Heimbach, Mike Walter, Colby Womer (Photo 2255)


URC POINTS 5/14

URC BAR's LEAKS/ADVANCE AUTO PARTS Sprint Series Top 10 in points. Curt Michael 323, Bill Brian Jr. 296, Dave Ely 286, Kevin Welsh 284, Kramer Williamson 284, Randy West 265, Brian Seidel 261, Greg Coverdale 252, Jon Eldreth 246, Brook Weibley 240. (After 3 events)


THERE'S NO MATCH FOR CURT MICHAEL IN DELAWARE URC RUN SATURDAY NIGHT

DELMAR, DE . . . . . Curt Michael of Ocean View, DE turned in a stellar ride, wheeling the Palladino #99 URC sprint car to his first win of the season and twenty-seventh career win under the URC banner last Saturday night at the Delaware International Speedway. Michael started eleventh, then had to chase down pole sitter Kramer Williamson, taking the lead on lap nineteen of the twenty-five lap contest. Michael was never challenged the final six laps, easily pocketing the $2,000 first place prize money. This event marked the third race of the season long URC BAR's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Sprint Series and the first event of the 2006 Taylor & Messick Delaware State Sprint Series.

A field of thirty-five URC sprint cars turned out for the event with heat race victories going to Kramer Williamson, Mike Haggenbottom and Midge Miller. The twelve lap "B" Main saw Mares Stellfox take the win.

As a result of winning the first heat race of the night, Kramer Williamson of Palmyra, PA and the winner of sixty-three career victories, earned the pole starting position. At the drop of the green flag, Williamson ran to hide from the rest of the field leaving second place runner Mike Haggenbottom to deal with Midge Miller and Jon Eldreth.

The first yellow of the event was displayed on lap four when Jason Clauss stopped in turn two. On the restart, a backstretch mishap took its toll on the Bill Gallagher owned 5g driven by Brian Seidel, sidelining him from the balance of the feature event.

When green flag racing resumed, Williamson remained on the point followed by Haggenbottom and John Eldreth with Curt Michael already in the fourth position. Suddenly, the reality was noticeable as the Palladino sprinter appeared to be the fastest car on the track and reeling in the front runners. By lap ten Michael was racing in third and closing in on runner-up Mike Haggenbottom. At the front of the pack, Williamson was alone, unaware of a closing challenger.

At the halfway point, Williamson was the leader with Haggenbottom second and in a strong battle with Curt Michael. Jon Eldreth and Midge Miller made-up the top five with Greg Coverdale and Dave Ely now on a charge.

Michael moved into second on lap fourteen and quickly made-up ground on the leader. In just three quick laps, Michael caught Williamson then made an outside pass for the lead on lap nineteen.

With just five laps remaining, there were a lot of positions shuffling in the top ten. Bill Brian Jr was on a run to the front, racing in the top five on lap twenty-one. Greg Coverdale, driving the Mike Bostic URC sprinter broke into the top five with just two laps remaining.

As the checker flag fell, Curt Michael easily took the win over Kramer Williamson, Bill Brian Jr., Jon Eldreth and Greg Coverdale. Making up the top ten were Randy West, Tim Hogue, Mike Haggenbottom, Ed Aikin and Dave Ely.

The LikeWise Construction fast time of the night award went to Kramer Williamson who set the fast time of the night during his qualifying event. The Hard Charger Award went to Dave Ely who finished an impressive tenth after qualifying through the consolation event.

FEATURE FINISH: Curt Michael, Kramer Williamson, Bill Brian Jr., Jon Eldreth, Greg Coverdale, Randy West, Tim Hogue, Mike Haggenbottom, Ed Aikin, Dave Ely, Midge Miller, Dave McGough, Justin Collett, Kevin Welsh, Brook Weibley, Junior Martin, Will Urkuski, Josh Weller, Mark Bitner, Chris Coyle, Mares Stellfox, Gary Gollub, Jimmy Stitzel, Brian Seidel, Jason Clauss. DNQ- - Davey Sammons, Mike Kostic, Brian Brittingham, Jamie Bodo, Jeff Fithian, Robbie Stillwaggon, Dave Betts, Scott Pursell, Johnny Zimmerman, Brooke Bowman.

NEXT EVENT: Friday, May 26th, Penn Can Speedway, Susquehanna, PA
Saturday, May 27th Selinsgrove Speedway, Selinsgrove, PA
$3,000 to Win! Jack Gunn Memorial URC/358 Sprint Shoot Out


SEIDEL AND WEIBLEY LEAD URC TO THE FIRST STATE SATURDAY, MAY 13

The URC Sprints will invade the First State on Saturday night with the season opener for the Taylor & Messick Delaware State URC Sprint Series. This will mark the first event of the 2006 URC BAR's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Sprint Series at the Delaware International Speedway. Brook Weibley won the opener at Bridgeport as Brian Seidel took the victory at the New Egypt Speedway and both drivers will be looking to be the first to score a double win in 2006.

Weibley and Seidel have established themselves as the "hot shoes" after just two events, but at Delaware International, almost anything can happen. Defending champion Curt Michael of Ocean View, DE will be looking for a home state victory as Dave Ely of West Lawn, PA is searching for that parking space in victory lane as well.

The URC STAR WAR's 4 currently have locked down the top four spots in the chase for the $10,000 URC Championship. Brian Seidel has 214 points to his credit with Dave Ely in second showing 213 points. Third is Kevin Welsh with 210 points and Curt Michael makes up the top four with 192 points. Brook Weibley, making is first attempt at a URC title is fifth in points.

The battle will continue at the Delaware International Speedway this Saturday night, a track that always delivers exciting URC events. Following the visit to Delaware International on Saturday night, the URC Sprints will have a weekend off before gearing up for a two race weekend on May 26th and 27th.

On Friday night, May 26, URC will make its' annual stop at the Penn Can Speedway in Susquehanna, PA then the following night, Saturday, May 27, URC and the Selinsgrove 358 Sprints will mix-up the action in the 30 lap $3,000 to win Jack Gunn Memorial Shoot Out.

For more information, please visit our website at: www.urcsprints.com.


FOUR POINT MARGIN SEPARATES TOP THREE IN URC POINTS

The 2006 URC BAR's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Sprint Series is off to another competitive start. After two events, there is a four point margin separating the top three in points and right now, there's a new sheriff in town. That's right, Brian Seidel of Allentown, PA now leads the chase for the $10,000 winner's share of the URC Championship Title, holding a one point lead over Dave Ely and a four point advantage over Kevin Welsh.

Seidel was thrilled after his convincing victory in the Bill Gallagher owned Valley Forge INC sprint car Saturday night at the New Egypt Speedway. Seidel just out ran everyone in the twenty-five lap contest. Car owner Bill Gallagher gave the credit to Seidel, saying, "Brian really knows his way around this place", referring to the tricky "D" New Egypt Speedway. Seidel on the other hand said, "These guys gave me a good car that just worked anywhere on the track".

There is no doubt that we'll be hearing more from this team in 2006, clearly drawing the line in the sand that they're out to win the URC title.

"We're happy to be in the point lead but it's early in the game, right now we're going out to win races" added Gallagher.

Taking a look at the point chase after two events, Brian Seidel is on top with 214 points over Dave Ely with 213, Kevin Welsh 210, Curt Michael 192 and Brook Weibley is ranked fifth with 184. Rounding out the top ten are Bill Brian Jr 174, Justin Collett 172, Randy West 163, Kramer Williamson 154 and Greg Coverdale 152.

Along with the numerous title contenders, URC has a full roster of fast rising stars. Of no surprise is the performance of Randy West, driving the Guy Howie owned sprint car. After just two races, West is ranked in the top ten in points. Justin Collett has been a strong performer as well after just two races Collett is also ranked in the top ten in points.

Saturday night at the New Egypt Speedway, Todd Rittenhouse of Norristown, PA was a dark horse that was glowing by the end of the twenty-five lap URC feature. Rittenhouse started twenty-third in a field of twenty-five sprint cars and immediately got off to quick start, passing four cars in the first lap. Rittenhouse kept his foot to the floor and delivered an outstanding eleventh place finish to earn the URC "Hard Charger" Award at the end of the feature. This was a super run for a guy that has been away from URC for a couple years. This performance was no fluke, as twenty cars were still running at the drop of the checker flag.

Off to a bad start in 2006 is Ed Aikin of Lincoln University, PA. Aikin, driving one of the Johnny Zimmerman team cars, had an awesome 2005 season, finishing fourth in the point chase, just twenty-five points shy of the runner-up seat in the title chase. A series of mechanical problems kept Aikin from starting the feature event Saturday night, his first DNQ in over a year. Aikin is certain that he will shake off this early season bump and be back in the hunt when URC invades Delaware International on Saturday night, May 13.

The season is young and there is plenty of URC sprint car racing ahead in 2006. Following the race at Delaware International, the URC Sprints will head to the Penn Can Speedway on Friday night, May 26. Then on Saturday night, May 27, Selinsgrove Speedway will host the Jack Gunn Memorial URC/358 Challenge Shoot Out paying $3,000 to win the 30 lap feature event.

For more information, photos, statistics and to take a look at our schedule, please visit us at: www.urcsprints.com. For Drivers and Owners, please go to our website and click on the Competitors Page for special event entry forms and more details.


BRIAN SEIDEL BLASTS TO VICTORY IN URC MAIN SATURDAY NIGHT AT NEW EGYPT

Brian Seidel of Allentown, PA wrestled the lead from pole sitter Greg Coverdale on lap four then ran uncontested to his first URC BAR's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Sprint Series feature win of the season Saturday night at the New Egypt Speedway. Seidel, driving the Bill Gallagher owned Valley Forge Inc. sprinter, dominated the race, winning by a four second margin over Dave Ely and modified star Billy Pauch. Seidel collected $2,000 for the twenty-five lap win. For Seidel, it was his twentieth career URC feature win.

A banner field of thirty-seven URC sprint cars turned out for the second race of the season and the second point race of the Fred's Trailer Parts NEW Series of 2006. Four heat race events were presented with victories going to Jamie Bodo, Greg Coverdale, Chris Coyle and Scott Pursell as the "B" Main victory went to Josh Weller.

At the start of the twenty-five lap feature event, Greg Coverdale of Milford, DE jumped to an early lead with Seidel racing in second by lap two. Coverdale, driving the potent Mike Bostic sprinter, quickly had to content with Brian Seidel who rocketed into the lead on lap four. Within just a few laps, Seidel had a six car length lead before the first caution of the main event was displayed on lap nine for Will Urkuski who stopped in turn three.

On the restart, Coverdale had another shot to challenge Seidel for the top spot but once again, Seidel left the competition behind as he ran to hide from the rest of the field. Also on the charge was Dave Ely who was racing in third and Billy Pauch driving the Lou Eckrich sprinter who was racing in third.

At the halfway mark, Seidel had a huge lead over Ely with Coverdale third, Bodo fourth and Billy Pauch making up the top five. On lap seventeen, defending URC Champion Curt Michael spun in turn two, displaying the second caution of the feature. Michael did continue in the race, fighting problems with his brakes the remainder of the race.

On the restart, Pauch slipped by Coverdale to move into third as Seidel and Ely ran to hide from the rest of the field. The third and final caution of the race came on lap twenty-three for Justin Collett who spun in turn four.

The restart now set-up a two lap dash as all eyes watched Billy Pauch who was sitting in the third spot. At the drop of the green flag, Seidel was off in a flash with Ely getting a quick start as well. For the final two circuits, Seidel remained untouchable, taking the checker flag and his twentieth career URC victory. Dave Ely finished second followed by Billy Pauch, Greg Coverdale and Jamie Bodo. Bodo, from Frenchtown, NJ delivered a flawless ride to score his first ever top five finish in URC.

Brook Weibley, winner of URC's season opener dropped out the feature early with rear problems as Curt Michael finished twentieth, struggling with failing brakes. Mr. Consistent Ed Aikin who qualified for every URC race in 2005, had mechanical problems keep him out of the New Egypt URC feature. During the running of the third URC heat race, Tim Hogue flipped after tapping the fourth turn wall. Hogue walked away uninjured but the car suffered extensive damage.

FINISH: Brian Seidel, Dave Ely, Billy Pauch, Greg Coverdale, Jamie Bodo, Scott Pursell, Kramer Williamson, Chris Coyle, Kevin Welsh, Gary Gollub, Todd Rittenhouse, Bill Brian Jr., Mark Bitner, Randy West, Jason Clauss, Dave McGough, Josh Weller, Midge Miller, Justin Collett, Curt Michael, Mares Stellfox, Will Urkuski, Jimmy Stitzel, Brook Weibley, Joe Zuczek DNQ- Junior Martin, Dave Betts, Mike Haggenbottom, Mike Kostic, Robbie Stillwaggon, Adam Gordon, Jon Eldreth, Davey Sammons, Scott McClaren, Ed Aikin, Johnny Zimmerman, Timmy Hogue.

NEXT URC RACE DATE:
Saturday, May 13 Delaware International, Delmar, DE
Friday, May 26 Penn Can Speedway, Susquehanna, PA
Saturday, May 27 Selinsgrove Speedway, Selinsgrove, PA 30 Lap Jack Gunn Memorial URC/358 Challenge Shoot Out


BILLY PAUCH LANDS URC RIDE FOR SATURDAY NIGHT AT NEW EGYPT

Billy Pauch of Frenchtown, NJ is no stranger to a sprint car and certainly no stranger to the New Egypt Speedway. And this Saturday night, spectators will get to see Billy Pauch do double duty, racing a Big Block Modified as well as URC Sprint Car. Pauch a six time feature winner with URC, will be behind the wheel of the Lou Eckrich sprinter and yes, he'll be a contender for the $2,000 first place prize up for grabs to the winner of the 25 lap URC feature event.

Pauch will be racing against the top brass of URC including opening day feature winner Brook Weibley, defending URC Champion Curt Michael, Kevin Welsh, Dave McGough, Brian Seidel, Bill Brian Jr and Dave Ely just to name a few.

Following URC's visit to New Egypt Speedway this Saturday night, the traveling sprint series will next be in action at the Delaware International Speedway on Saturday night May 13. Next on the schedule is a two race weekend on Friday, May 26 at the Penn Can Speedway followed by the 30 lap Jack Gunn Memorial URC/358 Sprint Shoot Out at the Selinsgrove Speedway on Saturday night, May 27. The Jack Gunn Memorial will pay $3,000 to the winner.

For more information on the BAR's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts URC Sprint Series, please visit our website at: www.urcsprints.com.


MICHAEL, WELSH, SAMMONS, COYLE & BITNER ENTER SHOT DROP. . . .
MORE BUCKS ADDED TO 1-866-SHOT DROP SPRINT NATIONALS. . . .BUT ONLY IF YOU PRE-ENTER EARLY! !

The 1-866-SHOT DROP Sprint Nationals at the Williams Grove Speedway, just keeps getting bigger. That's right, on Friday night, June 9 all the big guns will be shooting for the $4,000 first place prize for winning the 25 lap 1-866-SHOT DROP Sprint Car Nationals. And now, there's more money on the line, but only if you pre-enter on or before May 22nd.

Thanks to the support from Racing Electronics, the five heat race events and the Last Chance Race will pay $50 to the winner. In addition, $100 will go to the AMB Fast Time qualifier and $50 will go to the winner of the Wings Unlimited "B" Main as well as the J&J Installations "C" Main. And there is one extra purk. If the winner of the "B" Main is using a Wings Unlimited Wing, the winning car will also receive a free front wing.

All this extra money will go to the race team, but only if they pre-enter by the deadline of May 22nd, so there is plenty of incentive to enter early. The pre-entry fee is $75 for entries received on or before May 22nd. After that date and up until race day, the entry fee will be $100 and late entries will not be eligible for the bonus money. So save money by entering early and making your team eligible for the extra SHOT DORP Bucks.

The 1-866- SHOT DROP Sprint Nationals is the biggest race of its' kind in the East, paying a whopping $4,000 to win, $2,000 for second, $1,300 for third, $1,200 for fourth and $1,125 for fifth. Finishing tenth in this event will pay $1,000 with $300 being offered just to take the green flag in the twenty-four car starting field.

Drivers already eligible for the bonus bucks include defending champion Curt Michael, URC feature winners Kevin Welsh and Chris Coyle, Mark Bitner and URC Rookie for 2006, Davey Sammons.

Entry forms are available at: www.urcsprints.com by going to the competitors page.


EXTRA MONEY ADDED TO JACK GUNN MEMORIAL URC/358 SPRINT SHOOT OUT AT SELINSGROVE MAY 27

With $3,000 to win already on the line to win the twenty-five lap Jack Gunn Memorial, the United Racing Company has sprinkled some additional money into the payoff. The Saturday night, May 27 event at the Selinsgrove Speedway is the first race of its' kind, with the URC Sprints and the Selinsgrove 358 Sprints coming together for the Jack Gunn Memorial Sprint Shoot Out. A big car count is expected as the Selinsgrove 358 Sprints look to defend their turf against the URC traveling sprints.

With more then $17,000 in total on the line, some additional sponsorship support for this first time event will richen the pot. First off, a minimum of five heat race events are planned and each heat is now sponsored offering a cash payoff to the winner. Heat race sponsors include Mason Racing Ignitions, ZEMCO Speed Equipment, Don Ott Racing Engines, Winters Performance and Penske Shocks. The Last Chance event will be sponsored by Don Ott Racing Engines as Wings Unlimited will sponsor the "B" Main.

The format for this show will include Time Trials and as many as five heat races along with the Don Ott Racing Engines Last Chance qualifier and the Wings Unlimited "B" Main. A field of twenty-four cars will start the twenty-five lap Jack Gunn Memorial Sprint Shoot Out.

For a show of this type to work, Selinsgrove Promoter Charlie Paige and URC looked closely at the details. For an extra payoff event to work, a strong consideration was to do it in a way that it won't cost the competitors extra money. With that said, the Selinsgrove 358 Sprints will run their weekly rules, including staying on their track tire. For URC, they will follow their weekly rules including their tire rule. This event will be a point race towards the season long championship title for both the Selinsgrove 358 Sprints and the URC Sprints.

The big payoff weekend for URC will offer two race dates with a stop the night before at the Penn Can Speedway on Friday night, May 26. A series of qualifying events will lead up to the $2,000 to win twenty-five lap feature.

For more information on the Jack Gunn Memorial Sprint Shoot Out, please visit our website at www.urcsprints.com. If you go to the competitors page, you will find the rules and entry form for the Jack Gunn Memorial Sprint Shoot Out as well as the 1-866-SHOT DROP Sprint Nationals at the Williams Grove Speedway on Friday night, June 9. These are two big events on the URC schedule for 2006.


CURT MICHAEL LOOKS FOR HOME STATE WIN SATURDAY WHEN URC INVADES DELAWARE INTERNATIONAL

Defending Champion Curt Michael will be racing in his home state this Saturday night when the United Racing Company Sprint Cars invade the Delaware International Speedway in Delmar, DE. Michael is hot off a strong second place finish at URC's season opener last Saturday night at the Bridgeport Speedway. But a home state victory, at a track where Curt has a lot of fans is even more important.

Opening day winner Brook Weibley has another thought as he is looking for back-to-back victories driving the Turpin/Kennedy #56 sprint car. Weibley was fast at Bridgeport and the Bill Turpin power plant just gobbled-up the spacious five-eighth mile oval.

The Saturday night, Delaware International event will be part of the season long BAR's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Sprint Series point chase and the opening race of the Taylor & Messick Delaware State Sprint Series.

Curt Michael and Brook Weibley may be the favorites following their performance at the Bridgeport opener, but watch for Chris Coyle, Kevin Welsh, Dave Ely and Jason Clauss to be in the hunt for the $2,000 winner's share of the 25 lap URC Sprint feature.

For more information on this weeks racing event, please visit: www.urcsprints.com.


Y2006 URC SPRINTS  STATISTICAL REVIEW            Series sponsored by BAR's Leaks..      
CONTACT:  Bob Miller    215-860-5631  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                         April 16, 2006    
RACE DATES/TRACK                      Race  Winner          2006 Wins/Career Wins           ADVANCE AUTO PARTS  POINT STANDINGS  
APR 15 Bridgeport Brook Weibley 1 1   1   140 Brook Weibley  
APR  22 Delaware Intl       2   130 Curt Michael  
APR 29 New Egypt       3   122 Justin Collett  
MAY 13 Delaware Intl       4   120 Kevin Welsh  
MAY 26 Penn Can       5   111 Mares Stellfox    
MAY 27 Selinsgrove  *3K        Jack Gunn Memorial     6   109 Ed Aikin  
JUNE 3 Delaware Intl       7   104 Jon Eldreth      
JUNE 9 Williams Grove  *4K 1-866 Shot Drop Nationals      8   97 Bill Brian Jr      
JUNE 10 Grandview       9   89 Dave Ely    
JUNE 17 Lincoln       10   89 Randy West    
JUNE 24 New Egypt           TAYLOR & MESSICK DELAWARE STATE SERIES  
JULY  1 Delaware Intl       1          
JULY  7 Riverside Trav.Rest. SC        2        
JULY  8 I-20 Batesburg, SC       3        
JULY  15 New Egypt       4            
JULY  22 Selinsgrove       5        
JULY  29 Bridgeport           FREDS TRAILER PARTS  NEW POINTS SERIES  
AUG 3 Knoxville       1   140 Brook Weibley  
AUG 4 Knoxville       2   130 Curt Michael    
AUG 5 Knoxville           *$10K         3   122 Justin Collett  
AUG 6 Knoxville             *$5K        4   120 Kevin Welsh  
AUG 12 New Egypt         5   111 Mares Stellfox  
AUG 19 Delaware Intl **           VALLEY FORGE INC.  PA STATE SERIES  
AUG 25 Williams Grove**       1          
AUG 26 Hesston        1            
SEPT  2 New Egypt       3            
SEPT  9 Black Rock          *$4K       4            
SEPT  15 Oshweken       5        
SEPT  16 Oshweken         *$6K                
SEPT  23 Delaware Intl             RECENT URC CHAMPIONS    
OCT  7 Rolling Wheels   *$3K              2004/2005      Curt Michael  
OCT  14 Grandview              2003      Dave Ely  
Fri/DEC 1 Awards Banquet Lancaster Host Farm Inn, Lancaster, PA         2002      Bill Brian Jr.  
    * Indicates 1st Place           2001      Mike Haggenbottom  
    **Bully Hill Qualifier           2000      Brian Seidel    
    Non Point Shows             1999      Sean Michael    
              1998      Curt Michael      
              1997      Sean Michael      
                1996      Glenn Fitzcharles    
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS. . . . . . Welcome all race fans on behalf of     1995      Kramer Williamson    
Advance Auto Parts, URC's season long tour sponsor in 2006.  Visit      1994     Greg Coverdale  
your nearby Advance Auto Parts Store for all your Automotive needs.     1993     Dave McGough  
BAR'S LEAKS…..The worlds most respected and trusted best selling           
Stop Leak  and cooling System Conditioner,  and Smoke Away, available now at more then 100,000 stores.    
CHOICE HOTELS- -Clarion, Comfort, Quality, Sleep Inn & Main Stay Hotels ..Officials hotels of URC  
FTD Flowers Worldwide.  The worlds #1 flowers by Wire Service.  Over 20,000 FTD Florist to serve you.    
BRODIX- -Official Supplier of cylinder heads for all URC Sprint Cars        
FRED'S TRAILER PARTS CENTER--Delran, NJ. . Fred Kennedy sponsor of the NEW (NY/NJ) URC Sprint Series    
TAYLOR & MESSICK--Harrington, DE Distributes John Deere Farm, Lawn & Garden Equiptment.  DE Series Sponsor   
VALLEY FORGE INC--King of Prussia, PA..Sells crushed stone, mulch & top soil.   PA State Series Sponsor    
   
           
 

BROOK WEIBLEY RATTLES STAR FILLED FIELD IN URC OPENER AT BRIDGEPORT

Brook Weibley of York Springs, PA collect $2,100 in cash after winning the twenty-five lap United Racing Company season opener at the Bridgeport Speedway on Saturday night. Weibley, driving the Fred Kennedy/Bill Turpin owned sprinter, quickly adapted to the Bridgeport Speedway and turned in an impressive performance after a late race battle with URC defending champion Curt Michael. For Weibley, it was his first career URC victory and it certainly was a thriller that was decided in the final laps. This was the first point race for the season long title chase as well the opening event of the Fred's Trailer Parts New Series of 2006.

A field of thirty-six URC sprint cars turned out for the season opener with heat race victories go to Mares Stellfox, Brook Weibley, Kevin Welsh and Curt Michael as Greg Coverdale was the best in the sixteen car "B" Main event.

In the twenty-five lap URC feature, Brook Weibley took the lead at the drop of the green flag with teammate Mares Stellfox following in second. On the move was Curt Michael, Kevin Welsh and Justin Collett who made up the top five. On lap four the first caution of the event was displayed for Chris Coyle who stopped in turn two.

The restart saw Weibley dart off at the drop of the green flag with Curt Michael now in second. The field raced for two more laps under the green before the yellow was displayed on lap seven for Brooke Bowman who slowed on the speedway.

When green flag racing resumed, Weibley again ran to hide but now Curt Michael was heating up the Palladino sprinter and the #99 was coming to life. As the field passed for the halfway sign, Weibley, Michael and Welsh made up the top three with the final yellow of the featuring now waiving. This time, it was Kramer Williamson who stopped on the speedway.

The turning point of the race was now about to take place with Weibley on the point and Curt Michael in second. With the green flag waiving, Michael now set-up a battle with Weibley for the win. Just as Michael began to pressure for the lead, the Weibley sprint car began to leave of trail of smoke and the Palladino sprinter became faster. By lap eighteen, Michael was all over the leader with lapped traffic just ahead. With five laps remaining, Weibley had his hands full, looking forward at the slower traffic and hearing the roar of the Curt Michael charge for the win.

On lap twenty-one, there was a change for the lead with Curt Michael on point and Weibley now in second. Going into turn one, Weibley reversed the same move on Michael, taking the outside groove to regain the lead. Michael fought back, but ailing brakes kept the Palladino sprinter from running at full throttle.

With just two laps remaining, Weibley had the most comfortable lead since the halfway point of the race. Some occasional smoke bellowed out the Kennedy/Turpin sprint but this win had Weibley's name written all over it. Weibley took the victory over Curt Michael, Justin Collett, Kevin Welsh and Ed Aikin. Making up the top ten were Mares Stellfox, Jon Eldreth, Bill Brian Jr., Randy West and Jason Clauss.

Fast time of the night went to Brook Weibley as the Hard Charge five point bonus award went to Randy West driving the Guy Howie sprinter. West advanced thirteen spots in the feature event.

FEATURE FINISH: Brook Weibley, Curt Michael, Justin Collett, Kevin Welsh, Ed Aikin, Mares Stellfox, Jon Eldreth, Bill Brian Jr., Randy West, Jason Clauss, Dave Ely, Dave Betts, Brian Seidel, Mike Kostic, Junior Martin, Josh Weller, Tim Hogue, Joe Zuczek, Mark Bitner, Brooke Bauman, Kramer Williamson, Scott McLaren, Dave McGough, Greg Coverdale, Chris Coyle. DNQ-Midge Miller, Jimmy Stitzel, Gary Gollub, Robbie Stillwaggon, Will Urkuski, Jeff Fifthian, Adam Gorden, Jamie Bodo, Johnny Zimmerman, Davey Sammons, Scott Pursell.

NEXT EVENT: URC will present race two of the 2006 URC BAR's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Sprint Series on Saturday night, April 22 at the Delaware International. This event will mark the first race of the Taylor & Messick Delaware State Sprint Series, a mini-point series within the season long URC point chase. The Delaware International Speedway is located on Route 13 in Delmar, DE.


URC DRIVERS PLAN MEET & GREET AT BRIDGEPORT OPENING DAY SATURDAY

URC drivers Curt Michael, Chris Coyle, Junior Martin and Randy West are not only ready for the first race of the season, but their ready and waiting to Meet & Greet the many race fans expected to attend opening day this Saturday at the Bridgeport Speedway. Race time is set for 6 PM. The United Racing Company Sprint Series sponsored by BAR's Leaks & Advance Auto Parts will kickoff their fifty-ninth season on Saturday night, April 15 at the five-eighth mile Bridgeport Speedway. For URC, 2006 has become a season of change, with a new direction that so far, has pleased competitors, spectators, event promoters and many media members as well.

"I'm really anxious about this season, not only because of the increased payoff, special events and point fund, but the exposure URC and the drivers have seen this year", commented three time URC Champion Curt Michael. The exposure that Curt is talking about, is a direct result of many URC drivers going on radio shows and making special appearances in the 2006 pre-season. And there is more to come.

On Saturday night at the Bridgeport Speedway, four URC drivers will be in the grandstand area between 4 and 5 PM to Meet and Greet the Bridgeport race fans. Curt Michael, Chris Coyle, Junior Martin and Randy West are looking forward to the always festive Bridgeport Speedway pre-race activities.

The URC BAR's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Sprint Series will open this Saturday night at the Bridgeport Speedway. This event will also be the first point race of the 2006 Fred's Trailer Parts New Series, a mini-point series for URC this season. URC will then travel to the Delaware International Speedway on Saturday night, April 22 followed by a stop at the New Egypt Speedway on Saturday night, April 29.

For a complete look at the URC BAR's Leaks Sprint Series schedule, please visit us at : www.urcsprints.com.


JUNIOR MARTIN TO SPORT BAR'S LEAKS IN URC OPENER SATURDAY AT BRIDGEPORT

There are high hopes for a story book season for twenty-four year old Junior Martin of Felton, DE. Martin had good luck go his way at the 2005 URC Awards Banquet, winning the $10,000 BAR's Leaks Race Team sponsorship for the coming United Racing Company Sprint Series. Since picking up the BAR's Leaks sponsorship, the team has new energy and a list of additional sponsors who anticipate a successful season for this true, "grass roots" racer.

Junior, an auto mechanic by trade will be at the URC BAR's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Sprint Series opener on Saturday night at the Bridgeport Speedway. This will be the first official outing of the BAR's Leaks #17 that Junior will pilot on the busy URC Sprint Tour. The Martin/BAR's Leaks Team has earned a lot of press since the $10,000 sponsorship announcement and in turn, that has attracted some additional sponsors to include Feador Electric, Griffith Energy Services and LikeWise Construction.

"Our goal like everyone is to win some races, but we know the reality of just how competitive URC is", commented Martin. URC is not the place to race if your looking for easy pickings and you can ask URC defending Champion Curt Michael. In 2005, Michael won his third URC title and won three races over the course of the season. How competitive is URC? In twenty-six events last year, there were sixteen different winners. Repeat or multiple wins are just hard to find.

URC will kick-off their fifty-ninth season at the Bridgeport Speedway on Saturday, April 15 with a series of qualifying races, a "B" Main and the 25 lap feature event that will pay a hefty $2,000 to the winner. The all important URC Title will pay $10,000 to the champion so collecting points will be a key over the course of the season. URC will also offer the Hard Charger five bonus points for each feature event with the driver advancing the most spots collecting the points.

Defending Champion Curt Michael and the Palladino sprint car will again be in the hunt for the title along with the return of one of URC's favorites, Greg Coverdale. Driving the Mike Bostic sprint car, Coverdale the former 1994 URC Champion is the winner of forty-nine career URC victories. Coverdale is always a fan favorite with his exciting "on the edge" driving style. Wheeling the Bostic sprint car, one of the most competitive cars on the URC circuit, Coverdale will be a shoe in threat for the nightly money and the big slice of the loot at the season end URC Awards Banquet.

Kevin Welsh of Far Hills, NJ is an eleven time URC feature winner and a driver viewed with each season to be a future URC Champion. Although on any given night, Welsh can have the fastest car, mechanical problems and being just a tad short on racing luck, has kept Kevin from earning the Championship Crown.

Of course we can't count out Kramer Williamson of Palmyra, PA. A former World of Outlaw feature winner and a past winner of the Williams Grove National Open, Kramer has the experience to get the job done. With sixty-three URC career wins and a former champion title behind his name, Kramer Williamson is expected to be in the heat of the battle.

Central PA sprint car star Brook Weibley of York Springs, PA will be in the hunt this year as well. Driving the Turpin/Kennedy #56 sprint car, Brook will want to etch his name on the URC career win list before the dust settles on opening night.

So just who else could win on opening day? Just about anyone. Watch for Jason Clauss to be in the thick of the battle along with Brian Seidel, Dave McGough, Scott Pursell and Dave Ely. Chris Coyle and car owner John Pinter will have a challenge or two in store along with "Steady Eddie" Aikin, who just appears from no where in the final laps to mix-up the finish.

For a look at the 2006 URC Roster, the season long schedule or to view the driver profiles, visit URC at: www.urcsprints.com and get ready for Saturday, April 15 when the season gets underway at the Bridgeport Speedway in Bridgeport, NJ. Pits open at 1 PM with race time set for 6 PM.


AFTER 35 YEARS, THE PINK PANTHER IS STILL GOING STRONG

Kramer Williamson will once again be back running the URC BAR'S Leaks/Advance Auto Parts sprint series in his own “Pink Panther”. The past two seasons, Kramer debuted his Pink Panther and ran most of the URC races. In 2005, Kramer finished 5th in overall points, and won the Delaware State Championship.

2006 will mark Kramer’s 35th year running the tough central Pennsylvania sprint car circuit as well as the always challenging, URC traveling tour. Will this be Kramer’s final season running sprint cars?

Kramer is running his own Kramer Kraft Chassis with a Rider Rocket under the hood from Rider Racing Engines. Kramer’s Pink Panther is a family run car. Sharon, the woman who has supported Kramer throughout his racing career, runs the URC Novelty stand where she sells t-shirt and other memorabilia for URC. Kramer’s son Kurt Williamson leads Cliff Irvin, Kyle Irvin, and Chris Gustin to make up the #73 Pink Panther crew. Kramer’s daughter Felecia also helps out with the Panther. Felecia occasionally is forced into helping to push the car out onto pit road. Otherwise she is busy running back in forth from the pits to the URC novelty stand making sure everyone has everything they need. The Pink Panther is the prefect example to the grass roots of racing, family, pride and the will to win.

Without the help of sponsors, this team would not be as successful. Chris & Jodi Gustin of Armorboard Packaging is the team’s major sponsor. Chris Gustin owned racecars years ago but with starting a business was unable to devote his time solely to racing. So he teamed up with Kramer and without Chris & Jodi’s Armorboard Packaging Sponsorship, the team would not be able to compete the entire racing season.

Kramer’s son Kurt works at Penske Racing Shocks. Thanks to his expertise in the shock department, the team feels the Penske Racing Shocks are the Hot Set Up.

K&N Filters and Hank’s Performance Products supplies the team with excellent components.

Ron & Brian May paint the Panther and are responsible for that superb looking, finely painted Pink Panther. Kramer’s brother George Williamson of GW signs supplies the team with the decals and has painted that notorious Pink Panther on the wing of the racecar.

Kramer and his Pink Panther team are busy getting ready for the URC season opener at Bridgeport Speedway in New Jersey on April 15th.

Last year the Pink Panther racing team won 2 feature events. The team is confident that this year you will see the Pink Panther up front and in the winner’s circle.


COUNTDOWN UNDERWAY TO URC OPENER SATURDAY, APRIL 15 AT BRIDGEPORT

The 59th season opener for the URC Sprint Cars is just days away as the first green flag will fall on Saturday, April 15 at the Bridgeport Speedway. As always, a high quality field of sprint cars are expected to kickoff the BAR's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Sprint Series. Defending champion Curt Michael along with Kevin Welsh, Dave Ely and Brian Seidel will make-up the URC STAR WARS 4, as they plan to dominate the URC Sprint Tour.

Although the URC STAR WARS 4 may have the pre-season muscle to stake their claim on the URC title, don't count out Bill Brian Jr., Ed Aikin, Kramer Williamson, Dave McGough, Pete Green, Greg Coverdale and Scott Pursell just to name a few. The URC Champion will pocket a hefty $10,000 along with the honor and prestige of winning the URC title. URC drivers and owners will also have an eye on the $2,000 to win nightly winner's payoff.

Bridgeport Speedway will kickoff this aggressive season for URC on Saturday night, April 15 with the traveling sprint series then moving on to the Delaware International Speedway on Saturday night, April 22. The New Egypt Speedway will be the third stop on the URC Tour on Saturday night, April 29.

URC has two early season big shows quickly approaching with the first big money event taking place at the Selinsgrove Speedway on Saturday night, May 27. This event is billed as the Jack Gunn Memorial URC/358 Shoot Out. $3,000 will go to the winner of 25 lap Jack Gunn Memorial. Then on Friday night, June 9, Williams Grove Speedway will host the 1-866-Shot Drop/BAR's Leaks Sprint Nationals. With $4,000 to win on the line, some of the best sprint car drivers in the country will be in town to take on the brass of URC.

Competitor entry forms for both the Jack Gunn Memorial and the Shot Drop Sprint Nationals are available on the URC website.

For more information on the United Racing Company 2006 season and to view our complete schedule as well as driver profiles, please visit us at : www.urcsprints.com.


Velocity Management Inc. announces contingency sponsorship agreement with URC (United Racing Company) Sprint Car Series

Townsend, Delaware (March 24, 2006) – Velocity Management Inc., a motorsports safety equipment retailer, has signed as a contingency sponsor for the URC (United Racing Company) Sprint Car Series. This series has amassed fifty-eight years of exciting and competitive sprint car history in our local area. Building on a foundation originating in 1948, the URC Sprint Car Series continues to entertain race fans and competitors throughout the mid-Atlantic United States. The 2006 racing season is beginning to create a welcomed anxiousness for the current forty-one entrants listed on URC’s driver roster. These drivers are anticipating thirty-plus race dates at more than fourteen famed dirt tracks in our local area.

Velocity Management Inc. is proud to announce this initial marketing partnership with the United Racing Company. Velocity Management Inc., like URC, is based in Delaware and currently operates by appointment. Velocity Management Inc. will utilize the URC relationship to promote its motorsports safety equipment retail business as well as launch a new e-commerce website. Velocity Management Inc. has taken pride in developing personal relationships with customers in an attempt to customize solutions based on their specific motorsports safety needs. The website www.gofastbesafe.com is currently under development and will be launched 2nd quarter 2006. Velocity Management Inc. offers such products as helmets, neck collars, suits, gloves, underwear, harnesses, nets, seats, rollbar padding, fire suppression systems and more from the industries leading manufacturers. The marketing partnership will entail a contingent payout to the series as well as a season ending award to be presented at the December 1st, URC Awards Banquet in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Velocity Management Inc. is excited about the new relationship with the URC Sprint Car Series and its participants.


URC ANNOUNCES MORE AND MORE. . . . . .
CONTINGENCY SPONSORS RETURN IN A BIG WAY FOR 2006

Leading the parade in the United Racing Company race night contingency sponsor program are Wings Unlimited, Weld Wheels, DMI, KSE and Berkibile. These companies have teamed with URC in 2006, presenting eligible competitors with both product and certificates.
In addition, the following companies have committed to Award prizes at the URC
Awards Banquet being held on December 1st at the Lancaster Host Hotel in Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Winters, Sanders Engineering, Green Motorsports, J & J, Brodix, American Racer, Hank’s Performance, KSE, DMI, Weld, Wings Unlimited, Zemco, Simpson and Wilwood Brake Systems.
The highlight of the night will be sponsored by Brodix, as JV Brotherton once again generously gives URC a set of Brodix heads which are awarded via a drawing to an eligible
URC car owner at the awards banquet. Most of the contingency sponsors above will also contribute to the URC Manufacturer’s drawing at the banquet which is open to eligible car owners in a drawing worth more than $1500. Wilwood Brakes will offer a complete brake system to a lucky URC competitor of their choice.
The United Racing Company has certainly created a spark of excitement in local sprint car racing and their fifty-ninth season will kickoff on Saturday night, April 15 at the Bridgeport Speedway in Bridgeport, NJ. A season of more then thirty race dates fill the rich and lucrative schedule.
A new contingency sponsor for 2006 is Velocity Management, a company that specializes in safety equipment.
For all the details, stories, photos, roster and driver profiles, visit www.urcsprints.com.


Mark Bitner and Twister Motorsports Announce 2006 Racing Season Plans and Sponsors

URC's Rookie of the Year Mark Bitner of Trenton, NJ and his race team Twister Motorsports are ready to go racing for their second year in URC competition. Mark will be competing in an Avenger Chassis powered by a Bitner Automotive built Chevrolet. The team also has an additional completed Avenger chassis for back-up.

Twister Motorsports is proud to have on board the following returning sponsors:
Gold – Bitner Automotive
Silver – Haines Towing, Inc/ Al and Sue Kirchner/ Smith & Solomon Driver Training
Bronze – Owl Protective Systems/ Bodine Oil/ John Banko/ Rusty Star Ranch/ Rico’s Auto Body
Product Sponsors – K&N Filters/ Napa of Morrisville/ Wiesco Pistons/ Manley Performance Products/ Penzoil courtesy of Jay Gress, Inc./ AutoMeter Gauges

And New this year to the team…
PowTech Powder Coating/ Kieser Wheels/ Wilwood Brakes/ Total Seal Piston Rings

Mark and his team will begin their season at the URC opener on Saturday April 15th at the Bridgeport Speedway in New Jersey. They plan on attending the full URC schedule and are especially excited to compete at in the Shot Drop Nationals at Williams Grove and the Knoxville 360 Nationals at Knoxville. They also hope to get a few practice laps in before the opener.

Mark’s #15 Sprint Car was recently seen on display at the 2006 Motorsports Show in the Fort Washington, PA Expo center as part of the BR Fabrication booth and at the Granite Run Mall in Media, PA for The Bridgeport Speedway.

Mark Bitner and Twister Motorsports would like to wish the best of luck to everyone for a safe and successful racing season!


URC DRIVERS CHASE $500 IN URC REWARDS PROGRAM

A cash bonus of $500 will be paid to one lucky driver or owner who competes with the United Racing Company and works to promote their team and URC. Every time a URC driver or owner participates in a car show, public appearance, race night autograph session or sends out a team press release, that driver or owner will earn one "draw" chip. At the annual URC Awards Banquet, all the chips earned will go into the barrel for a special draw. The winning Driver or Owner in that draw, will pocket $500 in cash. It only takes one chip to win, but the more chips you earn, the better chance you have to win.

URC Managing Members John and Cher Zimmerman and Bob and Donna Miller worked to develop this program to encourage drivers and owners to rub elbows with the public and get the word out about URC and the great drivers who make up this organization.

Nineteen URC Drivers or Owners have already earned chips this season, taking part in such events as Motorsports, the York County Show, Lebanon Mall Show, Granite Run Mall Show, the Reading Racing Reunion & Car Show and the recent Zern's Market car show just to name a few. Some drivers have also taken part in various interview opportunities on Dirt Nation, Gasoline Alley, BCTV in Reading and the BIG 105 Radio. Two drivers, Scott Pursell and Johnny Zimmerman have each earned a chip for sending out a team press release.

The goal of the program ultimately is to get the drivers and URC exposure and in the meantime, the drivers gain valuable experience with interview opportunities. Press releases are also a great way to generate news and exposure and URC Teams now find a little additional reward for their efforts.

CURRENT URC REWARDS STANDINGS: 5 Johnny Zimmerman, 4 Mares Stellfox, 4 Davey Sammons, 3 Curt Michael, 3 Scott Pursell, 2 Fred Kennedy, 2 Bill Gallagher, 2 Jimmy Martin, 2 Josh Weller, 1 Dave Ely, 1 Pat Palladino, 1 Kevin Welsh, 1 Brian Seidel, 1 Bill Brian, 1 Brook Weibley, 1 Justin Collett, 1 Mark Bitner, 1 Dave McGough, 1 Randy West.


URC ANNOUNCES $4,000 TO WIN NATIONAL EVENT AT WILLIAMS GROVE,
BIG SEASON PLANNED WITH ALL THE RIGHT STUFF IN 2006

The much anticipated URC "big announcement" is out, a National event is now on the URC and Williams Grove Speedway schedule and the date is Friday night, June 9. The famed oval in Mechanicsburg, PA will host this first 1-866 Shot Drop/Bar's Leaks Sprint Car Nationals, a 25 lap event paying $4,000 to win, $1,000 for tenth and a hefty $300 just to take the green flag. Time trials, heat race qualifying, a "B" and "C" main along with a last chance race will make-up the format for the URC sanctioned National event. URC drivers are expected to make-up the bulk of the entry list but look for invaders from ESS, PSG, USCS, ASCS, NRA the 358 Sprints and some other surprises that could include Fred Rahmer, Lance Dewease and Kenny Adams just to name a few. Pre-entry forms for this event can be found on the Competitors Page at www.urcsprints.com.

The 866 Shot Drop/Bar's Leaks Sprint Nationals is URC's biggest event on the 2006 schedule, joined by the Jack Gunn Memorial URC/358 Shoot Out at the Selinsgrove Speedway on Saturday night, May 27. Dedicated to the memory of one of racing's greatest promoters, the Jack Gunn Memorial will pay an eye catching $3,000 to win. The good news is far from over as URC will support the USCS North-South Shoot Out on July 7 & 8. Also on the schedule is a $10,000 to win show at Knoxville on August 5 followed by a $5,000 to win event at Knoxville on August 6.

URC is again a potent force in the $4,000 to win Bully Hill Nationals at Black Rock Speedway on September 9 as well as the $6,000 to win September 16th Oshweken weekend. Last but not least is the URC/ESS/PSG Challenge at Rolling Wheels on Saturday, October 7 with $3,000 going to the winner. 2006 is a big season of big paying events.

To enhance the URC season and this long list of big paying events, URC will post $2,000 to win all weekly 25 lap feature events with $200 going to the twenty-fourth starter in the main event.

The URC Competitors Meeting on Sunday attracted a big turn out (in excess of eighty people) and why not, there was plenty of good news to be heard. Aside from the hype of the big event/big money shows, URC also announced a URC Rewards Program, designed to offer a $500 cash reward to drivers and owners who work to promote themselves as well as URC. Drivers and Owners earn chips by participating in car show and driver appearances, doing autograph sessions on race night and sending out Team press releases. All this additional media exposure will only grow the exposure of URC and the drivers and owners who support it. At the URC Banquet, one chip will be drawn with $500 going to the winner. The more publicity to you, the more chips you earn, the more chips you earn, the better chance a Driver or Owner has of winning.

New in 2006 will be a slight change in the URC Hard Charger Award. The Hard Charger of the feature event (the driver who advances the most positions) will earn five bonus points in each feature event. With the close point battle each year in the URC chase for the title, these points could very well affect the outcome of who will the $10,000 URC Championship payout.

Another announcement made at the meeting is the joining of Bob Hilbert Sportswear with URC. URC racing apparel for 2006 will be designed by Bob Hilbert Sportswear and sold by Sharon Williamson at the URC Novelty Stand.

There was a brief discussion on URC car specifications with the major changing being in the car weighing procedure. For 2006, the minimum weight rule will be 1,475 with driver after the event. For all regular events, mufflers will be mandatory at all tracks. This may not apply for some special events. The rule book was revised and clarified over the winter months and drivers and owners are encouraged to visit www.urcsprints.com, go to the competitors page and view or print the rule book.

Rookie drivers were coached on what is expected of them and the progressive handicapping advancement in their starting positions. All drivers and owners should be aware that the opening day event is a draw for starting positions. All drivers and owners should arrive early on opening day and attend the Drivers Meeting.

The URC opener is set for the Bridgeport Speedway on Saturday, April 15. Assigned car teching will take place at 1 PM outside the pit gate at Bridgeport. The Pit gate will open at 3 PM with the race time set for 6 PM. Drivers and Owners are encouraged to arrive early and to please attend the drivers meeting.

URC's transition from a Club to a Company has been smooth and infact, flawless with countless benefits for Drivers, Owners, Spectators and Promoters. URC Managing Members John and Cher Zimmerman and Bob and Donna Miller would like to thank everyone for their support in this huge opportunity to continue URC's growth as the most professional and organized 360 Sprint Organization in the country.
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For a complete look at the URC schedule, please visit the newly revamped URC web site at: www.urcsprints.com.


THE NEW URC TO KICKOFF SEASON WHEN BIG PLANS ARE ANNOUNCED AT MEETING THIS SUNDAY

The United Racing Company will kickoff 2006 in a big way on Sunday at the Spring Competitors Meeting at the Quality Inn, located on Route 38 in Maple Shade, NJ. The meeting will begin promptly at 12 Noon and is expected last about two hours. Of course, URC's Managing Members will be available after the meeting to answer any questions.

The Spring Competitors Meeting is expected to cover in detail the plans for the 2006 URC BAR'S Leaks Sprint Series to include the schedule, teching and race day procedures. In recent days, there has been some hype about some major happenings within URC for the coming season. For that news, you'll have to attend the Sunday, March 12 meeting. Seat belts are recommended so you don't fall off your seat!

At this time, URC is willing to announce that the 2006 Champion will pocket a hefty $10,000 cash payout, the weekly 25 lap feature events will pay $2,000 to win with an attractive $200 just to take the green flag in the twenty-four car starting field.

Insurance coverage has also improved with secondary benefit coverage increasing by $25,000 to a total of $75,000 without any additional cost to the competitor. This exceeds what most race tracks and touring series offer in the Northeast.

URC is not planning to drop any clues as to what the big announcement is, but you can be sure, Drivers and Owners will be thrilled with this news.

Check out the all new URC website at www.urcsprints.com.


URC COMPETITORS MEETING SET FOR SUNDAY, MARCH 12

Drivers and Owners planning to compete on the URC BAR's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Sprint Series are encouraged to attend the United Racing Company Spring Competitors Meeting this Sunday. The meeting will take place from 12 Noon to 2 PM at the Choice Hotel Quality Inn located in Maple Shade, NJ. A major announcement will highlight the meeting that will also include the review of race night procedures, car teching format, special event payoff and point distribution as well as the mandatory use of radios and transponders.

URC Membership applications for 2006 will also be accepted. Team members are reminded that March 12 is the final day to purchase your license at the reduced cost. Effective Monday, March 13, membership fees will increase.

The URC season opener is set for Saturday night, April 15 at the Bridgeport Speedway. The season continues with race two at the Delaware International Speedway on Saturday, April 22 followed by a stop at the New Egypt Speedway on Saturday, April 29. A complete schedule is available on the URC web site. (www.urcsprints.com)

The URC Spring Competitors Meeting will take place at the Quality Inn, 531 Route 38 West in Maple Shade, NJ.

For additional information, please visit the URC web site at: www.urcsprints.com


GREG COVERDALE RETURNS TO URC, BOSTIC IS READY FOR A WILD RIDE

That's right, Greg Coverdale of Milford, DE will be making his return to the wars of URC in 2006. At age thirty-nine, Coverdale the winner of forty-nine career URC wins will pilot the top notch sprint car owned by Mike Bostic when the season gets underway on Saturday night, April 15 at the Bridgeport Speedway.
Coverdale, the 1994 URC Champion has been on the sidelines for nearly three years and in his own words, "I do expect to be a bit rusty, but that won't last for long". The career of Greg Coverdale can be expressed in one word, "exciting". Coverdale, a master of the outside groove just plain races right on the edge and fans just love it.
"All the competition in URC is tough and the cars and drivers are all good", commented Coverdale who does plan to win the URC season opener.
Car owner Mike Bostic was reached by phone while in California on Thursday and commented on the hiring of his new driver. "I've always admired Greg and yes, he's just the guy to get the job done. MICA Farms will be one of the sponsors on the blue and white #6 joined by Performance Plants Greenhouses, VRP Shocks, Fragola Performance and Hank's Performance.
The Bostic/Coverdale team is expected to be an instant success and their focus will be on winning features.


ZIMMERMAN MOTORSPORTS HAS BIG PLANS FOR 2006

In 2005, Johnny Zimmerman made a transition from a race fan and a URC racing official, to a sprint car driver and two car team owner in URC. Some may have predicted doom and failure, but that was not the case for this twenty-four year old who now makes his home in Lititz, PA. Zimmerman completed a successful rookie year as a driver. His success as car owner was even more rewarding. Hiring the talented Ed Aikin of Lincoln University, PA, the newly formed team took on the best of URC to win one feature in 2005 and finishing a strong fourth place finish in the BAR's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts URC Sprint Series.
With such a successful start in his rookie season, what will 2006 bring? For Zimmerman the driver, a goal of his first career win is the target, as a car owner, he's looking for Ed Aikin to inch above that fourth place title chase finish of last year. Is the championship in reach? The answer is, Yes!
The ingredients to success are in the planning and Zimmerman Motorsports have certainly done their sponsorship work which includes support form J&J Installation of York, PA, Acadia Financial Group, Twin Pines Auto Group, Wannamaker Ticket Agency, C&C Landscaping, Atlantic Speed 3S Electric and Hazardous Sports, Inc. Johnny will be returning for his second season as URC driver and again provide sprint car standout Ed Aiken, with his ride for the new season.
Zimmerman Motorsports have plans for a full season on the URC circuit plus several special events including the 360 Nationals and the Tournament of Champions in Knoxville, IA. Zimmerman will carry the #19 as teammate Ed Aikin will sport the #19a. The cars are maintained at their Richland, PA shop by a crew that includes Stu Wagner, Dave Martzal, Jimmy Gibbas, Kelly Morgan, Chrissy, McCaffery and Cathy, all returning from last years successful season. For additional information on the Zimmerman team, please visit; www.JohnnyZimmerman.com.
Drivers, owners and crew members of URC are strongly encouraged to attend the Sunday, March 12 URC Competitors Meeting at the Choice Hotel Quality Inn at 531 Route 38 West, in Maple Shade, NJ. The meeting will start promptly at 12 Noon and is expected to last two hours. Topics of discussion will be the race day procedures, teching policy, payoff and review of the day-to-day operations of the United Racing Company going forward.
The URC BAR's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Sprint Series will open at the Bridgeport Speedway on Saturday night, April 15 followed by a stop at the Delaware International on April 22 and the New Egypt Speedway on Saturday night, April 29. For a look at the entire URC Sprint Series schedule, please visit our website at: www.urcsprint.com
URC will also have a strong presence at the 21st Annual Reading Racing Reunion & Car at the Fairgrounds Square Mall in Reading, PA . The show will open on Sunday, February 26 and run through Saturday, March 4. URC will be part of the opening ceremonies at the Show on Sunday, with the introduction of the URC STAR WARS 4, Kevin Welsh, Curt Michael, Dave Ely and Brian Seidel joined by URC's winningest driver, Glenn Fitzcharles. Also on display will be the original/restored 1987 URC Championship winning sprint car driven by Fitzcharles.


URC's STAR WARS 4 TO WELCOME FANS AT READING RACING REUNION OPENER SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26

Four of the top drivers on the URC Sprint Tour plan to attend the opening day of the 21st Annual Reading Racing Reunion & Car Show. These four drivers, hand selected as URC's STAR WARS 4, include defending champion Curt Michael, former champions Dave Ely and Brian Seidel feature winner contender Kevin Welsh. The STAR WARS 4 will be at the Fairgrounds Square Mall on Sunday, February 26 to kick-off the week long show. At 1 PM on the center court stage, Michael, Ely, Seidel and Welsh will aggressively debate the coming 2006 URC BAR's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Sprint Series. All four drivers have plans on winning the URC Championship that is worth $10,000 to the champion in 2006.
Curt Michael of Ocean View, DE is looking for his third consecutive title and to be the first driver since the years when Glenn Fitzcharles dominated, to put a claim on the championship three-peat with URC. Dave Ely, Kevin Welsh and Brian Seidel all have their own plans to chase down the 2006 title.
The STAR WARS 4 may be the strong picks in URC but there is a handful of other drivers who are more then capable of taking the championship title. The list includes Bill Brian Jr., Dave McGough, Scott Pursell, Chris Coyle, Josh Weller, Kyle Purks and Ed Aikin just to name a few.
One driver to watch closely this year is the youthful Junior Martin, driving the BAR's Leaks sponsored entry this season. Martin won a $10,000 sponsorship from BAR's Leaks and this Fenton, DE based team has big expectations for the coming season.
Anytime a Central PA sprint car driver joins the ranks of URC, it becomes big news and that was the case when York Springs, PA driver Brook Weibley took the ride in the Bill Turpin/Fred Kennedy #56. Weibley, a well respected driver out of the Pennsylvania Posse stables will bring a lot of experience to this series and is sure to be a threat with every green flag.
URC driver and owners are strongly encouraged to attend the Sunday, March 12 URC Competitors Meeting to take place at the Choice Hotel Quality Inn, located in Maple Shade, NJ. The meeting will begin promptly at 12 Noon and is expected to last about two hours. On the agenda for this meeting is the review of race procedures, car teching schedule and the review of car specifications. URC officials will be introduced as well as any new drivers and teams planning to compete with URC in 2006.
Drivers, owners and crew members may also purchase their URC license at the meeting. The following day, Monday, March 13, license fees to join URC will increase so individuals are strongly advised to join at the meeting on Sunday.
For additional information, please visit the URC website at: www.urcsprints.com. The newly designed web site is more fan friendly. For competitors, please go to the Competitors Home Page for more details


URC COMPETITORS MEETING SET FOR SUNDAY, MARCH 12,                                              
HESSTON JOINS URC SCHEDULE OF EVENTS IN 2006

The United Racing Company will kickoff the 2006 season with  a Competitors Meeting set for Sunday afternoon, March 12 from 12 Noon to 2 PM.  The meeting will take place at the Choice Hotel Quality Inn located in  Maple Shade, NJ.   The Annual URC Spring Meeting will  provide all competitors (Drivers & Owners) with an opportunity to review race procedures,  car teching format, meet the new faces of URC and to purchase their 2006 license prior to the increase which will take place on March 13.   

URC is also happy to announce the joining of Hesston Speedway to the 2006 BAR’s Leaks/Advance Auto Parts URC Sprint Series.

Hesston Speedway is located in Hesston, PA and track Promoter Ryan Lynn is thrilled that URC will visit his speedway on Saturday night, August 26.  This will offer URC competitors a two race weekend with a visit set for the Williams Grove Speedway on Friday night, August 25.   

Improvements at Hesston  are plentiful since Lynn took over the speedway.  From a complete re-surface of the speedway which included grading, new drainage, and major repairs to the homestretch wall,  to an infield catch fence, new electronic scales and scoring system plus the addition of new  seating in the grandstand.  An expanded pit area and new lighting makes Hesston Speedway an exciting place for competitors and fans a like.

The URC season opener is set for Saturday night, April 15 followed by stops at the Delaware International Speedway on Saturday, April 22 and the New Egypt Speedway on Saturday, April 29.  A complete schedule is available on the URC web site.

The URC Spring Competitors Meeting will take place at the Quality Inn, 531 Route 38 West in Maple Shade, NJ.  All drivers and owners planning to compete with URC in 2006 are invited to attend.  Drivers, owners and pit crew members are asked to purchase their license at the meeting on March 12.  License fees will increase effective Monday, March 13.

For additional information, please visit the URC web site at: www.urcsprints.com.


Zimmerman Motorsports Announces New Partnership

Zimmerman Motorsports is proud to announce their new partnership with J&J Installation out of York, PA. J&J Installation is simply the best when it comes to Commercial window installations. The partnership with J&J will be aimed at helping Zimmerman Motorsports win the URC Championship while helping the commercial window installation needs of all race fans. Exciting sophomore Johnny Zimmerman will again join veteran standout Ed Aikin to run the tough URC gauntlet in the 19 and 19a. The team will also be hitting the road this year to some high profile events, such as the 360 Nationals and the Tournament of champions in Knoxville, IA. The team has again secured sponsorship from Acadia Financial Services, helping racers and fans with their mortgage and home equity needs, Twin Pine Auto Group of Ephrata and Lancaster, Your place for a great car where quality and affordability meet; Wannamaker Ticket Agency, your home for tickets to anything, anywhere;, C&C Landscaping, Atlantic Speed, 3S Electric, and Hazardous Sports, Inc. The team has made some much needed changes throughout this off season in order to keep their focus. Moving into a new race shop in Richland, PA was key as well as securing URC’s best crew. The team is excited to have Stuey Wagner, Dave Martzal, Jimmy Gibbas, Kelly Morgan, Chrissy McCaffery and Cathy all returning from last years Championship caliber team. Come and catch URC’s most exciting TEAM at a dirt track near you in ’06. You can also check them out at www.JohnnyZimmerman.com or www.Aikinracing.tripod.com.


59th URC SEASON TO OPEN SATURDAY APRIL 15 AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY

The fifty-ninth season for the URC Sprint Series will proudly open under the United Racing Company banner on Saturday night, April 15 at the Bridgeport Speedway. Twenty-eight race dates fill the BAR's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts URC Sprint Series for the 2006 season, with a hefty $2,000 payoff going to the winner of all twenty-five lap features. Several special events now dot the schedule and includes the $3,000 to win Jack Gunn Memorial URC/358 Sprint Shoot Out to take place at the Selinsgrove Speedway on Saturday night, May 27.

Other special events on the Tour include the four race visit to Knoxville, which will pay $10,000 to win on August 5 and $5,000 to win on August 6th. The Bully Hill Nationals is on the schedule for Saturday night, September 9 and will pay $4,000 to the winner. The big events keep coming with a $6,000 to win event on September 16 at Oshweeken along with the $3,000 to win URC/ESS/PSG Shoot Out at Rolling Wheels on Saturday, October 7.

URC will visit many popular area speedways and the list includes the Delaware International Speedway, Grandview, Williams Grove, New Egypt, Lincoln, Penn Can as well as Bridgeport, Selinsgrove, Rolling Wheels and Black Rock. Several additional race dates are under consideration and could push the Series to thirty-two race dates.

Following the Bridgeport Speedway URC opener, the series will move to the Delaware International Speedway on Saturday, April 22 followed by a stop at the New Egypt Speedway on Saturday, April 29.

The season will conclude with the popular URC Awards Banquet at the Lancaster Host Hotel in Lancaster, PA on Friday night, December 1.

The all new URC web site is up and running and is geared to be more user friendly for the race fan. At the same time, the URC home page, you can visit the Competitors Page which will offer URC details for the drivers, owners and crew members. Please visit us at: www.urcsprints.com.

Attached, please find the 2006 URC Schedule and URC Driver Roster.


URC Increases Insurance Benefits to Competitors at No Extra Cost

When it comes to competitor insurance, URC has always taken a lead role among racing organizations to provide its competitors with the highest quality insurance coverage available in the market.

In 2006, the news gets even better for United Racing Company racers, as the driver and car owner secondary insurance benefit will be increased by $25,000.00 without any additional costs to the competitors.

Currently URC requires $1,000,000 liability insurance, $75,000 excess medical insurance and $15,000 AD&D from each track where URC competes. In addition, URC competitors will now see an increase in their secondary excess medical insurance from $50,000 to $75,0000. This will put their total excess medical coverage at $150,000.00 each night, which is above and beyond the standards of most racing organizations.

All drivers and owners received the secondary excess medical policy thru their United Racing Company membership fee. In addition, URC mechanics can purchase the additional insurance for a small annual fee.

This is one of many positive changes already underway as the United Racing Company prepares for a very exciting 2006 race season.

Membership applications are now available on the URC web site at: www.urcsprints.com., please look under URC Competitor Information. If you sign up on or before March 13, you can purchase your membership at 2005 prices. After March 13, there will be a slight increase. Mechanics: $35/$45 after March 13. Owners: $105/$125 after March 13. Drivers: $175/$195 after March 13. Owner/Driver Combos: $190/$210 after March 13.


BAR's LEAKS Sprint Car In URC Booth at Motorsports

The unveiling of the BAR's Leaks URC sprint car will take place at the URC booth during Motorsports 2006, January 13-15 at the Fort Washington Convention Center in Fort Washington, PA. The BAR's Leaks sprint car, to be driven by Jimmy Martin III of Felton, DE has spurred much excitement and interest in URC. BAR's Leaks, now in their tenth season with URC, celebrated by offering a $10,000 cash sponsorship to one URC race team. The announcement was made at the URC Awards Banquet and Jimmy Martin III was the winner.

Since that night, life has changed for the twenty-four year old Jimmy Martin III who is known around the racing circles as Junior. "The phone has been ringing off the hook with interviews and crew members who are again retuning to the shop", comment Junior with much excitement.

It's amazing what $10,000 can really do. Along with the ability of enhancing their overall equipment program, the Martin moral is at an all time high. "We plan to use the money to upgrade our equipment, not just at the start of the season but on-going". Martin continued to say, "We can now change out parts when needed rather then waiting until they break".

The new start for 2006 has this youthful driver at the peak of excitement. "The car looks great and we have good equipment so now it's all up to me", said Martin over the past weekend. "My personal goal for this year is to win a URC feature and finish in the top ten in points". That in itself is a big challenge when you consider the competition on the URC BAR's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts Series.

Junior is a second generation URC sprint car driver. His dad, Jimmy Martin Jr followed the URC tour for many years and owns four career wins. Juniors grandfather and dad are very supportive of Juniors efforts and are the backbone of this team. The Martins offer a grass roots approach to their racing program which includes working late hours in the evening after a long day at work.

The BAR's Leaks sponsored racer is a sharp looking sprinter, painted black with yellow numbers (17) and touches of red. The sprint car skin sits on a J&J Chassis that is powered by an HG Associate engine. An Advance Racing Suspension will help this high powered beast work the dirt tracks of the east. Joining BAR's Leaks as team sponsors are Feador Electric and LikeWise Construction.

During your visit this weekend to Motorsports, be sure to stop by the URC Booth and check out the BAR's Leaks sprinter. Junior Martin will be with his car and giving away BAR's Leaks hats and t-shirts randomly throughout the weekend. When you visit the URC booth, be sure to pick-up your free copy of the URC TODAY Newspaper. The URC TODAY will include the URC BAR's Leaks/Advance Auto Part Series schedule plus all the latest news on URC. If you can't make the trip to Motorsports, visit the all new URC web site www.urcsprints.com which includes the up to date 2006 URC driver roster.


URC 2006 Membership Licenses Now Available

Looking ahead to a strong 2006 season, the United Racing Company is now officially open for business, with competitor licenses now available. As promised, the membership fee for 2006 applications will remain the same as last year if the license is purchased on or before March 13.

A URC Mechanic license is $35 ($45 after March 13), the Owner license is $105 ($125 after March 13), Driver license $175 ($195 after March 13) and the URC Driver/Owner Combo license is $190 ($210 after March 13).

Competitors are advised to purchase their license well in advance of opening day to avoid any delays in entering the speedway.

Sunday, March 13 will be the date of Spring URC General Membership Meeting. Licenses may be purchased at the meeting for the lower price. After March 13th, the membership fee will increase.

The 2006 URC Membership application will be available on the URC website on Wednesday, January 4. Print the application and fill it out completely. Mail your application along with your payment to United Racing Company 2109 South DuPont Highway Dover, DE 19901. Please make your check or money order payable to URC.

The BAR's Leaks/Advance Auto Parts URC Sprint Series will open the new season at the Bridgeport Speedway on Saturday, April 15. The following week (April 22), URC will be at the Delaware International Speedway ending the month of April at the New Egypt Speedway on Saturday, April 29.

For more information, visit the URC website at www.urcsprints.com.


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