May 18, 2008

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RAIN STOPS URC RISLONE JACK GUNN MEMORIAL SATURDAY NIGHT AT SELINSGROVE
SPEEDWAY

A field of fifty-five sprint cars turned out for the 3rd Annual URC/358 Jack Gunn Memorial at the Selinsgrove Speedway on Saturday night. Unfortunately, after time trial qualifying, heavy rain moved into the area forcing the cancellation of this event. Selinsgrove Promoter Charlie Paige is to be commended for his efforts in trying to get this show into the books. Just prior to warm-ups, a round of showers dumped on the speedway but Paige, along with his outstanding track crew, managed to bring the track back into near perfect condition. Fifty-five sprint cars took time trials with a make-up of twenty-eight 360  (URC sprints) and 27 358 sprints. Just prior to the staging of heat race qualifying, the rain moved in again, forcing the cancellation.

At the completion of time trials, it was Davey Franek who set fast time of 18.280/104.298 mph. URC driver Randy West was second, stopping the clock at 18.290/104.241 mph. Making up the top ten in time trials was Blane Heimbach (358), Davey Sammons (URC), Dave Calaman (358), Ed Aikin (URC), Larry Kelleher (358), Curt Michael (URC), Becca Anderson (URC) and Robbie Stillwaggon (URC). Time trial results will stand (the same process URC followed last year when the William Grove event was cancelled after time trials because of rain) with the completion of this event taking place on Saturday night, July 19. To make-up for the lost show, a second Selinsgrove date for URC will be added on Saturday, August 9th. The URC Rislone/358 Jack Gunn Memorial on July 19 will pay  $3,500.

Looking ahead to the coming weekend, the URC Rislone Sprint Series will invade the Bridgeport Speedway on Saturday night, May 24 followed by a return visit to the Delaware International Speedway on Saturday night, May 31. Just three weeks out is the URC Rislone Sprint Nationals at the Williams Grove Speedway on Friday night, June 6. This event will pay $4,000 to the winner. Drivers and Owners are reminded that there is a pre-entry form for this event and you can find that on the URC web site under the competitors page. Please visit us at www.urcsprints.com

Former URC Champion Dave Kelly was at Selinsgrove Speedway taking in the URC action. URC is currently working on a Dave Kelly/Glenn Fitzcharles Night, possibly to take place at the Delaware International Speedway this summer. Without a doubt, Kelly and Fitzcharles are two of the most popular drivers in URC history and this night could be a real treat for the fans.

May 11, 2008

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RAIN CANCELS URC AT DELAWARE, NEXT STOP IS SELINSGROVE FOR THE JACK GUNN MEMORIAL ON SATURDAY, MAY 17

With three events completed on the Rislone URC Sprint Series of 2008, Mother Nature threw a wet blanket on the Saturday night program at the Delaware International Speedway, with rain forcing cancellation of the show. URC will next return to Delaware International Speedway on Saturday night, May 31. But for the coming weekend, the focus for URC competitors will be on the Jack Gunn Memorial at the Selinsgrove Speedway on Saturday night, May 17. The best of URC will take on the best of the 358 Selinsgrove sprints in this $3,500 to win, 30 lap Jack Gunn Memorial.

The prior two Jack Gunn Memorial events were won by Blane Heimbach and Dave Calaman and going into this years Gunn Memorial, Curt Michael driving the Bill Gallagher owned 5g is a popular favorite along with Chris Coyle in the BPG #4, Ed Aikin, Brian Seidel, Dave Ely, Davey Sammons, Becca Anderson, Randy West and previous Selinsgrove URC feature
winner, Joey Biasi.

Another possible entry is Daryn Pittman, World of Outlaw driver of Owasso, Oklahoma. Pittman will be driving his popular Titan Racing #21 with a Gene Franckowiak owned URC motor.

On the Selinsgrove 358 roster, look for Heimbach and Calaman to be at the top of the list along with talent like Davey Franek, Mike Walter, Jeff Furlong, Colby Womer, Scott Flammer and Nate Snyder just to name a few.

For more information on the 3rd Annual Jack Gunn URC/358 Sprint Championship, please visit the URC website and go to the Competitors page where you will find all the details for this event.

Please visit us at www.urcsprints.com
 

April 20, 2008

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MICHAEL RETURNS TO TOP OF THE LIST IN URC CHAMPIONSHIP CHASE FOR 2008

Curt Michael is a five time URC driver champion and has won the last  four consecutive titles with the United Racing Company.  Now driving for Bill Gallagher in the Valley Forge INC 5g, Michael has picked up rightwhere he left off at the end of 2007, he is once again leading the URC point chase.  Saturday night at the Delaware International Speedway, Michael won in convincing style, starting tenth then taking the lead on lap eleven to run uncontested for his thirty-sixth career URC win. "This win was for that man right there", said Michael as he pointed to car owner Bill Gallagher.   For many years, Gallagher provided URC with competitive race teams but has always come up just a little short of winning the URC championship.  In 2008, Michael hopes to give Bill Gallagher his first ever Owner Championship.  Michael was quick to point out that it is still very early in the season, but getting off to a good start is certainly in his favor.

Another driver looking very strong in the early going is Dave Ely who  won the URC opener on April 12 at Bridgeport.   Ely is currently second in the point chase with Trenton, NJ ace Mark Bitner sitting in a solid third place in the point chase.  Chris Coylenow driving the Chad Sinon BPG sponsored #4 finished sixth Saturday night at the Delaware International Speedway after qualifying through the consolation.

And still another early season success story in Robbie Stillwaggon.  Now ranked fifth in the point chase, Stillwaggon delivered a ninth place finish in the opener with a solid fifth place finish at Delaware International.    On the strength of two top ten finishes, Kyle Purks of Langhorne, PA is sixth in points followed by Randy West, Brian Seidel, Ed Aikin and Joey Biasi.   Aikin entered the feature event Saturday night by using a provisional starting spot.  Aikin started twenty-fifth and delivered a solid ninth place finish  in the feature event.  Joey Biasi the 2007 Co-Rookie of the Year finished third in the feature  Saturday night, moving him into the top ten in the Rislone URC point standing.

COMING URC EVENTS FOR THE MONTHS OF APRIL/MAY
Saturday, April 26    New Egypt Speedway
Saturday, May 10    Delaware International Speedway
Saturday, May 17    Selinsgrove Speedway  $3,500 to win Jack Gunn Memorial
Saturday, May 24    Bridgeport Speedway
Saturday, May 31    Delaware International Speedway

www.urcsprints.com - Visit us for more information.

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April 19, 2008

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Collett Disqualified in Post Race Teching. . . . .
CURT MICHAEL RETURNS TO URC WINNING WAYS IN BILL GALLAGHER OWNED SPRINT CAR SATURDAY NIGHT AT DELAWARE INTERNATIONAL

Five time defending URC Champion Curt Michael of Ocean View, DE was on a mission Saturday night as Taylor & Messick presented the Rislone URC Sprint Series at the Delaware International Speedway. Michael, driving the Valley Forge INC/Bill Gallagher owner 5g took the win in the twenty-five lap feature event to earn the $2,000 first prize money. This is just the second night for Michael in the 5g and without a doubt, he was quite impressive. Michael started tenth in the twenty-five car starting field, taking the lead on lap eleven. Once at the head of the pack, Michael was never challenged as he scored his first win of the new season for URC and his thirty-sixth career win. Randy West finished second followed by Joey Biasi, Brian Seidel and Robbie Stillwaggon. Justin Collett finished the race in fifth but was dis-qualified in post race teching due to an engine infraction.

A field of thirty-three URC Sprints turned out for the second event of 2008 with heat race victories going to Randy West, Joey Biasi and Mares Stellfox as JJ Grasso was the winner of the Don Ott "B" Main.

In the feature event, Randy West charged from his front row starting position to set the early pace with Joey Biasi and Seidel in the chase. By the second circuit, tenth place starter Curt Michael was already racing in fifth. One lap later, Michael moved into fourth, then on lap four the caution was displayed when Dave Betts came to a stop in turn three.

On the restart, West set the pace with Michael now in second. The battle between West and Michael went back-and-forth with Michael taking the lead on lap seven only to give the top spot back to West before crossing the line.

The second caution of the night was displayed when Davey Sammons spun (but continue to keeping running) on lap ten. However, the caution was thrown as a result of the spin. On the restart, Michael used the outside line to pass West for the final time in this event.

Curt Michael took the lead on lap eleven followed by West, Biasi, Justin Collett and Brian Seidel. The top five remained the same as the field cross the wire at the halfway point of the race. Also on the move was Robbie Stillwaggon, Chris Coyle and Ed Aikin as these three drivers were racing through heavy traffic and now in the top ten.

On lap eighteen, Seidel past Collett for the fourth spot. Chris Coyle, driving the BPG sprinter moved into fourth with just two laps remaining. As the field passed to take the white flag, Kramer Williamson and Mares Stellfox tangled in turn four with Stellfox flipping and coming to stop in the middle of the turn. Both drivers walked away uninjured and with badly damaged sprint cars.

The race resumed with just one to go and Michael bolted when the green flag was displayed. Coyle actually lost two spots on the final lap as Collett and Stillwaggon made a pass in turn two.

Coming down for the checker flag, Michael was all alone followed by Randy West, Joey Biasi, Brian Seidel (Justin Collett crossed the line in fifth but was later disqualified) with Robbie Stillwaggon earning the fifth spot. Making up the top ten were, Chris Coyle, Dave Ely, Kyle Purks, Ed Aikin and Kevin Welsh.

Fred's Trailer Parts Hard Charger Award- - Ed Aikin
LikeWise Construction Fast Time of the Night--JJ Grasso
Don Ott "B" Main Winner- - JJ Grasso


FEATURE FINISH: Curt Michael, Randy West, Joey Biasi, Brian Seidel, Robbie Stillwaggon, Chris Coyle, Dave Ely, Kyle Purks, Ed Aikin, Kevin Welsh, Joe Zuczek, Mark Bitner, Becca Anderson, Davey Sammons, Jason Clauss, Jamie Bodo, Adam Gordon, Brandon Weibley, Mares Stellfox, Kramer Williamson, JJ Grasso, Scott McClaren, Scott Pursell, Dave Betts. Disqualified- -Justin Collett. DNQ- - Lou Parisi, Tim Hogue, Mike Kostic, Chuck Palmucci, Jimmy Reppert, Andy Best, Brett Schoenly, Rory  Janne.

COMING EVENTS FOR THE MONTHS OF APRIL/MAY
Saturday, April 26 New Egypt Speedway
Saturday, May 10 Delaware International Speedway
Saturday, May 17 Selinsgrove Speedway $3,500 to win Jack Gunn Memorial
Saturday, May 24 Bridgeport Speedway
Saturday, May 31 Delaware International Speedway

END

April 13, 2008

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RISLONE URC Sprint Series 2008- - Top 10 in Points after one event:
Dave Ely 140, Mark Bitner 130, Curt Michael 116, Jason Clauss 112, Chris Coyle 111, Kyle Purks 108, Ed Aikin 104, Becca Anderson 97, Robbie Stillwaggon 87, Kevin Welsh 86.

COMING EVENTS FOR THE MONTHS OF APRIL/MAY
Saturday, April 19    Delaware International Speedway
Saturday, April 26    New Egypt Speedway
Saturday, May 10    Delaware International Speedway
Saturday, May 17    Selinsgrove Speedway  $3,500 to win Jack Gunn Memorial
Saturday, May 24    Bridgeport Speedway
Saturday, May 31    Delaware International Speedway

<<2008  URC STAT SHEET.xls>>

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

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DAVE ELY BLISTERS EVERYTHING IN SIGHT TO WIN URC RISLONE SPRINT SERIES OPENER SATURDAY NIGHT AT BRIDGEPORT

Dave Ely of West Lawn, PA was perfect on Saturday night when the United Racing Company opened their sixty-first season as the Nation's Oldest Traveling Sprint Car Organization at the Bridgeport Speedway. Ely, driving the Gene Franckowiak owned URC sprinter, was dominant in warm-ups, flawless on his way to winning his qualifying heat race then blistered all competitors to collect the $2,000 first place prize in the 25 lap URC feature event. Ely led all twenty-five laps and was pretty much uncontested for the entire distance. Ely now finds himself on top of the point chase in his quest to winning the URC Rislone Sprint Car Championship.

An outstanding field of thirty-five URC sprints turned out for the Bridgeport Speedway URC sprint series opener with a count of seven "rookie drivers" taking part in the show. The entire rookie field did an outstanding job with special recognition going to Brett Schoenly and Chuck Palmucci who qualified for the feature event. Schonely finished 14th in the feature and earned the Fred's Trailer Parts Hard Charger Award for advancing nine spots in the main event.

Three heat race events were presented with victories going to Mark Bitner, Dave Ely and Brian Seidel as Davey Sammons, driving the Palladino #99 won the Don Ott "B" Main.

In the twenty-five lap URC Rislone Sprint feature, Dave Ely earned the pole for winning the opening heat race of the night. At the drop of the green, Ely quickly established a commanding lead as Mark Bitner followed in second. Jason Clauss was holding down third as defending URC Champion Curt Michael (driving the Bill Gallagher owned 5G) was on a charge and racing in fourth by lap four.

The first caution of the race was displayed on lap seven when Adam Gordon and Jamie Bodo tangled in turn two. On the restart, Ely again ran to hide from the field with Bitner in a solid second as Curt Michael tried to reel in the leaders. Jason Clauss and Kyle Purks made up the top five as BPG sponsored sprint car of Chris Coyle was on a charge as well.

At the halfway point, Ely was on point followed by Bitner, Michaels, Jason Clauss and Coyle. The top three remained unchanged in the second half of the race. Then on lap twenty-one, the yellow was displayed when Randy West spun and came to a stop in turn three. On the restart, Tim Hogue came to a stop in turn four and the yellow flag was out again.

With just three laps remaining, Bitner and Michael had their last shot to take the wheel from Ely, but when the green flag fell, Ely was off like a flash. With the checker flag waiving, Ely took the win, his first of 2008 and ninth career URC victory. Bitner delivereda solid second place finish followed by Curt Michael, Chris Coyle and Jason Clauss.

FEATURE FINISH: Dave Ely, Mark Bitner, Curt Michael, Chris Coyle, Jason Clauss, Kyle Purks, Ed Aikin, Becca Anderson, Robbie Stillwaggon, Justin Collett, Kevin Welsh, Davey Sammons, Scott Pursell, Brett Schoenly, Chuck Palmucci, Dave Betts, Randy West, Gary Gollub, JJ Grasso, Brian Seidel, Tim Hogue, Gary Joey Biasi, , Scott McClaren, Adam Gordon, Jamie Bodo. DNQ- - Brandon Weibley, Rory Janne, Dave Gable, Jimmy Reppert, Dom Buffalino, Art Liedl, Joe Zuczek, Mares Stellfox, Mike Kostic, Andy Best.

LikeWise Construction Fast Time of the Night- - -Davey Sammons
Don Ott "B" Main Winner- - -Davey Sammons
Fred's Trailer Repair Hard Charger - - - Brett Schoenly

COMING EVENTS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL/MAY
Saturday, April 19 Delaware International Speedway
Saturday, April 26 New Egypt Speedway
Saturday, May 10 Delaware International Speedway
Saturday, May 17 Selinsgrove Speedway $3,500 to win Jack Gunn
Memorial.

For more information, please visit www.urcsprints.com

END

April 10, 2008

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URC SEASON OPENER TO STORM BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY SATURDAY, APRIL 12

Curt Michael, Chris Coyle, Becca Anderson, Brian Seidel, Davey Sammons, Ed Aikin, Dave Ely, Randy West, Kramer Williamson and Kyle Purks are just a few of the top contenders that will chase the $2,000 first place prize money when the United Racing Company kicks off its sixty-first season of professional sprint car racing at the Bridgeport Speedway in Bridgeport, NJ. The spacious five-eights mile Bridgeport Speedway produces some of the fastest laps recorded by the URC Sprints and is always a thrilling facility to the popular sprinters. URC offers the richest weekly payoff with numerous higher paying special events sprinkled throughout the season. This all leads up to the season long title chase that offers the URC Champion a $10,000 plus payoff for the accomplishment.

Pit gates will open at 2 PM with practice getting underway at 5:15 PM. Qualifying will begin at 6 PM. Bridgeport Speedway is  located on Floodgate Road off Exit 14 of Route 295 in Bridgeport, NJ.
 

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URC PLANS BIG 2008 SEASON THAT GETS UNDERWAY AT BRIDGEPORT SPEEDWAY SATURDAY, APRIL 12

The countdown is underway as the days click off towards the season opener of the Rislone URC Sprint Series of 2008. The first race of the new campaign will take place at the Bridgeport Speedway on Saturday night, April 12. URC is boasting plenty of good things including a long list of potential championship winning teams. At the top of the list is the defending Champion Car Owner, Kathy Palladino who will have the youthful sensation of Davey Sammons behind the wheel. As for the defending Champion Driver, Curt Michael will pilot the always competitive Bill Gallagher owned 5G. Also expected to be in the mix is Chris Coyle, a three time  feature winner with URC in 2007. Coyle will be sporting the number, sponsor logo and funding of Chad Sinon and BPG Racing.

The list of title contenders also includes Brian Seidel in the Guy Howie #19, Ed Aikin behind the wheel of the John Pinter #92A, Dave Ely and the Gene Franckowiak owned #75, Randy West driving the Elmer Stoltzfus #00, Jason Clauss in the #08, Mark Bitner driving the #15 and Becca Anderson wheeling the Bar's Leaks #17 just to name a few. Youthful talent also with an eye on the title is Andrew Hannula driving the Scott McClaren #21A, Kyle Purks returning in his family owned #64, Jamie Bodo in the Gary Bacon #808, and JJ Grasso in the #37.

URC also has a large turnout of rookies in 2008. Drivers running for the URC Rookie of the Year title this year includes Art Liedl, Flemington, NJ, Rory Janne, Estell, NJ, David Gravel, Watertown, CT, Jimmy Reppert, Slatington, PA, Brett Schoenly, Emmaus, PA, Jim Walters, Delran, NJ, Chuck Palamucci, Bordentown, NJ, Dom Buffalino, Morganville, NJ, Dennis Garl, Temple, PA, Brandon Weibley, Dillsburg, PA and Lou Parisi of Mullica Hills, NJ. The influx of new talent to URC is driven by URC's purse and point fund structure, their tire deal, competitors insurance, tow money and the highly enforced car spec rules, aimed at keeping the cost of sprint car racing affordable. URC is also proud of their "smart schedule" of 2008 that offers twenty-nine race dates conveniently located to minimize travel with today's high cost of fuel.

Also on the URC schedule are several special events that include the Jack Gunn Memorial at the Selinsgrove Speedway, a $3,500  to win payoff on Saturday night, May 17. The Rislone URC Sprint Nationals will pay  $4,000 to win at the Williams Grove Speedway on Friday night, June 6. URC will also sanction the Kasey Kahne Foundation event at Williams Grove on Tuesday night,  August 12. Last by certainly not least is the Saturday, October 11 $3,000 to win Sprint Challenge at Rolling Wheels Raceway in Elbridge, NY.

URC has a "win-win" season planned and it all gets underway at the Bridgeport Speedway on Saturday, April 12 followed by a visit to the Delaware International Speedway on Saturday, April 19. URC will close out the month of April visiting the New Egypt  Speedway on Saturday, April 26.

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

March 20, 2008

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NEW DRIVERS FLOCK TO URC FOR 2008 SEASON

The 61st season of the Rislone URC Sprint Series will get underway at the Bridgeport Speedway on Saturday, April 12 and a large field of cars is expected. The URC season is looking better then ever with many new or return entries now on the roster. At least ten rookie drivers have registered, including Art Liedl of Flemington, NJ, Brett Schoenly of Emmaus, PA, Jim Walters of Delran, NJ, Chuck Palamucci of Bordentown, NJ, Dom Buffalino of Morganville, NJ, Dennis Garl of Temple, PA, Brandon Weibley of Dillsburg, PA, Lou Parisi of Mullica Hills, NJ, David Gravel of Watertown, CT and Jimmy Reppert of Slatington, PA. The list of new entries also includes some drivers returning to the weekly URC battles like Ashley Parlett of Wye Mills, MD, Greg Coverdale of Milford, DE and Tim Hogue of Medford, NJ. It's obvious that URC is the place to be if you're racing 360 sprint cars, and this  influx of drivers is the proof.

At the URC Spring Competitors Meeting, a rookie orientation was presented with Brian Seidel and Chris Coyle as guest speakers. Both Seidel and Coyle are top competitors on the URC tour and took time out of their schedule to assist URC Managing Members with the orientation. Race night procedures and driver discipline on the track were the keytopics. URC's goal is to properly help our rookie crop of drivers to a successful and safe transition into URC.

A common theme from the rookie drivers indicate that they are coming to race with URC because of our expanded and no tolerance teching procedures. For example, if a sealed engine is found through random teching to be illegal, driver and owner will lose all money and points earned for the night as well as year-to-date and carry a fine of $1,000 before they can return to compete with URC. Our view in URC is not just to play hardball but to keep every car on as even of a playing field as possible. If we have rules, they must be enforced.

A twenty-nine race date schedule is set for URC and includes stops at Bridgeport, Delaware International, New Egypt, Grandview, Selinsgrove, Williams Grove, Lincoln, Penn Can, Middletown and the Rolling Wheels Raceway.

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

 YEAR 2008
 

March 15, 2008

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URC SPRING COMPETITORS MEETING IS SET FOR SUNDAY, MARCH 16

The Annual Spring URC Competitors Meeting is set for Sunday, March 16 at the Quality Inn/Grand Versailles 531 Route 38 West, Maple Shade, NJ . The meeting will start promptly at 1 PM with a variety of topics to be discussed including the New Jersey Safety Regulations, New Contingency Programs, the schedule, review of special events, Insurance, Sponsors, URC Rewards Program and teching procedures. Drivers, Owners, Crew Members as well as new teams coming to URC in 2008 are openly invited to attend.

URC is also planning a New Members Orientation Meeting for all rookie drivers, mechanics and new members. The New Members Orientation Meeting will take place from 12 noon to 1 PM, prior to the Annual URC Competition Meeting. Topics to be reviewed include race night procedures, rookie status eligibility and handicapping as well as an open forum discussion. Anyone planning to attend the New Members Orientation Meeting is asked to call URC to register at 302-422-1508.

URC membership licenses will also be available at the meeting. The license fee will be $195 for drivers, $125 for Owners, $210 for a Combo Owner/Driver license and $45 for Mechanics. If licenses are purchased prior to March 1st, URC will offer a discount of $20 per license for Driver, Owner and Combo licenses and a $10 discount for Mechanic licenses.

All URC car owners are to be aware that no URC motor will be sealed until the heads have been checked. Any seal installed on a motor that did not have the heads checked, will be null and void. In 2008, URC will again take very seriously, inspection and the  enforcement of car specifications. Anyone with questions on car specifications, should contact Midge Miller.

The Annual URC Spring Competition Meeting will also offer an opportunity for the membership to meet new members, the URC Managing Members and the cast of URC Officials that will be working in 2008. Midge Miller will return as Tech Inspector, Billy Gallagher Jr will fill the role as Handicapper, Flo Fling is returning as Co-Pit Steward along with Steve Peters. Sharon Williamson  will again handle the URC Novelty Sales.

URC Open Practice Sessions:
Saturday, March 29 Bridgeport Open Practice 12 to 5
Saturday, March 29 Grandview Open Practice 12 to 5
Saturday, April 5 Delaware International Open Practice 12 to 5
Saturday, April 12 New Egypt Open Practice 12 to 5

For more information on URC and the 2008 Rislone Sprint Series, please visit us at www.urcsprints.com 

END

February 26, 2008

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URC SPRING COMPETITORS MEETING IS SET FOR SUNDAY, MARCH 16

The Annual Spring URC Competitors Meeting is set for Sunday, March 16 at the Quality Inn/Grand Versailles 531 Route 38 West,  Maple Shade, NJ . The meeting will start promptly at 1 PM with a variety of topics to be discussed including the New Jersey Safety Regulations, New Contingency Programs, the schedule, review of special events, Insurance, Sponsors, URC Rewards Program and teching procedures. Drivers, Owners, Crew Members as well as new teams coming to URC in 2008 are openly invited
to attend.

URC is also planning a New Members Orientation Meeting for all rookie drivers, mechanics and new members. The New Members Orientation Meeting will take place from 12 noon to 1 PM, prior to the Annual URC Competition Meeting. Topics to be reviewed include race night procedures, rookie status eligibility and handicapping as well as an open forum discussion. Anyone planning to attend the New Members Orientation Meeting is asked to call URC to register at 302-422-1508.

URC membership licenses will also be available at the meeting. The license fee will be $195 for drivers, $125 for Owners, $210 for a Combo Owner/Driver license and $45 for Mechanics. If licenses are purchased prior to March 1st, URC will offer a discount of $20 per license for Driver, Owner and Combo licenses and a $10 discount for Mechanic licenses.

As a convenience to the Car Owners of URC, a FREE Tech Session will take place on Sunday, March 30th from 10 AM to 2 PM. The Tech Session will take place at Fred's Trailer Parts Center, 450 Creek Road Delanco, NJ. Teams wishing to take part in the Free Tech Session are asked to register by calling URC at 302-422-1508. For teams that are not available on March 30th, you may schedule tech inspection at your convenience and at your home or shop. Contact URC Tech Inspector Midge Miller by calling 609-  35-2388 and he will arrange a time for your tech session. There is a fee for this service and you should work out the financial arrangements with Midge in advance of the inspection.

All URC car owners are to be aware that no URC motor will be sealed  until the heads have been checked. Any seal installed on a motor that did not have the heads checked, will be null and void. In 2008, URC will again take very seriously, inspection and the enforcement of car specifications. Anyone with questions on car specifications, should contact Midge Miller.

The Annual URC Spring Competition Meeting will also offer an opportunity for the membership to meet new members, the URC Managing Members and the cast of URC Officials that will be working in 2008. Midge Miller will return as Tech Inspector, Billy Gallagher Jr will fill the role as Handicapper, Flo Fling is returning as Co-Pit Steward along with Steve Peters. Sharon Williamson will again handle the URC Novelty Sales. 

URC Open Practice Sessions:
Saturday, March 29 Bridgeport Open Practice 12 to 5
Saturday, March 29 Grandview Open Practice 12 to 5
Saturday, April 5 Delaware International Open Practice 12 to 5
Saturday, April 12 New Egypt Open Practice 12 to 5

For more information on URC and the 2008 Rislone Sprint Series, please visit us at www.urcsprints.com 

END

January 27, 2008

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NEWS IS PLENTIFUL FROM URC FOR 2008

The 61st season of the Rislone URC Sprint Sprint Series is gearing up to be quite a season. Twenty-nine race dates including three "big show" events have the world of 360 sprint car racing buzzing. URC's mission statement, "to take 360 sprint car racing to new heights" , is far more then words and undelivered promises. URC has delivered along the way and 2008 will be no different. To get the season off on the right foot, the Annual URC Competition Meeting is set for Sunday, March 16 at the Quality Inn/Grand Versailles 531 Route 38 West, Maple Shade, NJ . The meeting will start promptly at 1 PM with a variety of topics to be discussed including the New Jersey Safety Regulations, New Contingency Programs, the schedule, review of special events, Insurance, Sponsors, URC Rewards Program and teching procedures. Drivers, Owners, Crew Members and new teams coming to URC are openly invited to attend.

URC is also planning a New Members Orientation Meeting for all rookie drivers, mechanics and new members. The New Members Orientation Meeting will take place from 12 noon to 1 PM, prior to the Annual URC Competition Meeting. Topics to be reviewed include race night procedures, rookie status eligibility and handicapping as well as an open forum discussion. Anyone planning to attend the New Members Orientation Meeting is asked to call URC to register at 302-422-1508.

URC membership licenses will also be available at the meeting. The license fee will be $195 for drivers, $125 for Owners, $210 for a Combo Owner/Driver license and $45 for Mechanics. If licenses are purchased prior to March 1st, URC will offer a discount of $20 per license for Driver, Owner and Combo licenses and a $10 discount for Mechanic licenses.

As a convenience to the Car Owners of URC, a FREE Tech Session will take place on Sunday, March 30th from 10 AM to 2 PM. The Tech Session will take place at Fred's Trailer Parts Center, 450 Creek Road Delanco, NJ. Teams wishing to take part in the Free Tech Session are asked to register by calling URC at 302-422-1508. For teams that are not available on March 30th, you may schedule tech inspection at your convenience and at your home or shop. Contact URC Tech Inspector Midge Miller by calling 609-835-2388 and he will arrange a time for your tech session. There is a fee for this service and you should work out the financial arrangements with Midge in advance of the inspection.

All URC car owners are to be aware that no URC motor will be sealed until the heads have been checked. Any seal installed on a motor that did not have the heads checked, will be null and void. In 2008, URC will again take very seriously, inspection and the enforcement of car specifications. Anyone with questions on car specifications, should contact Midge Miller.

To provide the Track Promoters with the most efficiently run program possible, transponders for scoring and one-way radios for line-ups will be required. Orders for transponders and one-way radios will be taken at the meeting.

The Annual URC Spring Competition Meeting will also offer an opportunity for the membership to meet new members, the URC Managing Members and the cast of URC Officials that will be working in 2008. Midge Miller will return as Tech Inspector, Billy Gallagher Jr will fill the role as Handicapper, Flo Fling is returning as Co-Pit Steward along with Steve Peters. Sharon Williamson will again handle the URC Novelty Sales.

For more information on URC and the 2008 Rislone Sprint Series, please visit us at www.urcsprints.com

END

January 26, 2008

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Fitzcharles & Williamson Earn National Recognition. . . . . TWO URC STARS INDUCTED TO CLASS OF '08 NATIONAL SPRINT CAR HALL OF FAME

Two of the greatest names in URC history are now members of a very elite group.

Glenn Fitzcharles of Pottstown, PA and Kramer Williamson of Palmyra, PA are two of the twelve inductees going into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in 2008. The ceremony will take place on Saturday afternoon, May 31st at the Marion County Fairgrounds in Knoxville, Iowa. This is a very prestigious honor as Fitzcharles and Williamson will join a distinguished list of members that includes Tony Bettenhausen Sr., Johnnie Parsons Sr., Steve Kinser, Keith Kauffman, Sammy Sessions, Jack Hewitt, Brad Doty, Steve Smith, Earl Halaquist, Lealand McSpadden, Bobby Allan, Bobby Unser, Toby Tobias and Mario Andretti just to name a few.

Glenn Fitzcharles is URC's all time winningest driver with eight-one victories. Fitz is also a multi-time URC Champion, taking the title in 1987-88-89-90 and again in 1996. Along with an outstanding performance record, Glenn Fitzcharles is known equally for his professionalism and the strong connection he had with the fans, media members and fellow competitors. Without a doubt, Fitzcharles is URC's all time Champion on good will and just being one of the great guys of our sport.

Kramer Williamson, is a sixty-six time URC feature winner and is ranked third on the career win list, following Fitzcharles with eighty-one victories and Dave Kelly a winner of seventy-six URC checker flags. Kramer is a three time URC Champion taking the top accomplishment in 1991, 1992 and again in 1995. Kramer, much like Fitzcharles, has a big fan following because of his strong  connection with the race fans. He is well known for driving his pink panther sprint car. Along with URC success, Kramer set many records in central Pennsylvania sprint car racing and was a World of Outlaws feature winner.

URC is pleased and honored that both Glenn Fitzcharles and Kramer Williamson are new members of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame. We congratulate both drivers and extend our sincere appreciation to those who cast their vote in favor of these two outstanding performers in not only URC, but in sprint car racing in Pennsylvania.  For more information on the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame, please visit the museum web site at www.sprintcarhof.com.  On the web site you will find tons of information on sprint car racing from the past and present, including a list of all members of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame.

For more information on URC, please visit our web site at www.urcsprints.com.  Now in our 61st season of presenting professional sprint car races, URC remains the Nation's Oldest Traveling Sprint Car Organization. In 2008, a great season of twenty-nine events will make-up the Rislone URC Sprint Series. URC's mission statement for the coming year is. . . "URC. . . Taking 360 Sprint Car Racing To NewHeights". A $45,000 plus cash point fund, a minimum of $2,000 to win for all events and three special events paying in excess of $3,000 is a snapshot of URC current and planned success for 2008 and beyond.
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January 22, 2008

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Who's Hot To Watch in 2008. . . . . . SCOTT McCLAREN & ANDREW HANNULA ONBOARD FOR RISLONE URC SPRINT SERIES SEASON OPENER

Confirmed on a phone call Tuesday evening, another Super Team will be in the hunt for a visit to the coveted URC victory lane in 2008.   URC Rookie of the Year Andrew Hannula of Matawan, NJ has joined the team of Scott McClaren for the coming season.  Without a doubt, the McClaren team cars out of Freehold, NJ  are two of the top rides available in URC, and the youthful Hannula is all geared up for 2008.   McClaren, a top sprint car owner in URC, also has plans to return to the drivers seat himself when the Rislone URC Sprint Series opens at the Bridgeport  Speedway on Saturday night, April 12th.     "I'm optimistic about the new year and Andrew.  He has a lot of energy and plenty of focus on his goals", commented McClaren.  "The competition in URC is probably  the toughest you'll find anywhere.  Andrew and I talked about it and we want to run against the best", added McClaren.   Hannula will drive the #21A as McClaren will wheel the #21.

With the great equipment provided by McClaren and the natural talent of Hannula, they do expect to be contenders for victory, as well as the URC Championship Title which is also within reach according to McClaren. It's this simple, they're coming to race,  they're coming to win!

Never before in the sixty year history of URC has there been so much news and such strong and powerful positive excitement about the coming URC season.  The numerous ride switches have certainly added a mix of the "unknown"  and at the same time, leveled  the playing field.  The URC Super Teams of 2008 are almost too numerous to count and we run the risk of missing someone.  But  "who's hot to watch" in 2008.

Andrew Hannula driving the McClaren
Davey Sammons in the Palladino #99
Chris Coyle in the #4 Chad Sinon sponsored sprint car
Becca Anderson taking on a full season in the Jimmy Martin Bar's Leaks sponsored sprint car
Ed Aikin wheeling the John Pinter owned #92A
Bill Gallagher's #5G with Curt Michael at the wheel
Car owner Guy Howie is shooting for the URC Title with Brian Seidel behind the wheel
Greg Coverdale returning in the Eldreth Construction #25
Nick Schlauch Jr of Churchville, PA to bring his #59 to URC
Micro sensation Brett Schoenly to chase URC Rookie of the Year honors
Robbie Stillwaggon has a stepped up program for 2008
Dave Ely and Gene Franckowiak gearing up for a big season. . . New equipment on order!
Randy West and Elmer Stoltzfus plan a full season of URC racing
Mark Bitner "Mr. Twister" has new equipment ready to go in 2008

Twenty-nine race dates at premier Northeast facilities are on the  URC schedule.   All Rislone URC Sprint Series events will pay a minimum of $2,000 to win and $200 just to take the green flag in a regular distance twenty-five lap feature event.  URC also continues to pay tow money to  non-qualified cars.  At least four special events will beef up the "Who's Hot To Watch" Tour of 2008.   The Jack Gunn Memorial, the Rislone URC Sprint Nationals, the Kasey Khane Foundation Race  and the Sprint Challenge at the Wheels are a sample of the high profile events making up the schedule.  Some other perks with URC include the lucrative point fund that exceeded $45,000 in cash and an additional $15,000 in contingency awards in 2007.   The URC insurance program  for competitors is also second to none. 

URC Drivers & Owners will again be rewarded with the Chips Reward Program.  When a driver, owner or race team, does a car show, makes a personal appearance, speaks on a radio or TV show, takes part in an autograph session or  sends out a press release, they will earn a chip. You can earn all the chips you want, then at the URC Awards Banquet,  there will be a drawing with one person winning the $500 cash prize.   The more chips you have will increase your chances at winning the cash. The real gain here is earning your team, driver, owner, sponsors  and URC the additional  media and fan exposure.  It's a win-win for all.

URC is once again offering a great season for competitors and fans alike.  For more information, visit our website at:  www.urcsprints.com

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January 22, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE---THANK YOU

RISLONE URC Sprint Series of 2008. . . . . .ORANGE COUNTY SQUEEZES INTO BUSY URC SCHEDULE, DATE SET FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

Twenty-nine race dates now fill the very busy Rislone URC Sprint Series schedule of 2008 with the recent addition of the historic Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, NY. Orange County has always been a popular stop for the URC sprint cars with sixty-seven visits to the "hard clay" in the sixty year history of URC. One-hundred and thirty-seven tracks have played host to URC through its rich history and Orange County is ranked fifth for the most URC events. Delaware International, Bridgeport, Flemington and the Grandview Speedway's are the top four tracks in booking URC Sanctioned events. The demand for URC events remain strong in the states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. For the competitors, the 2008 URC "smart schedule" is quite pleasing. With the rising cost of fuel, the URC schedule has their drivers staying close to home while still visiting some the most high profile and top notch facilities in the nation. "Our owners and drivers need some special consideration when it comes to the increased cost of highway travel". It was with great regret that  we gave up our visits to the Canadian and some New  York facilities a few years back, but today, with travel costs being what they are, we know it was the right decision", commented Managing Member Bob Miller.

The line-up of URC facilities is second to none. URC will have three race dates at the sprint car Mecca, Williams Grove Speedway as well as two race dates at the Lincoln Speedway and two at the scary fast Selinsgrove Speedway. Delaware International remains the premier facility on the Eastern Shore. In New Jersey, we have the sprawling high speed Bridgeport Speedway as well as the fan friendly and racy New Egypt Speedway. Back to Pennsylvania, Penn Can Speedway is on the schedule, a facility where you can see upgrades happening week after week as well as the recently renovated Big Diamond Speedway. And there's always Grandview Speedway, a track every driver wants to win at. . . . . but you have to be up to the challenge of this demanding, and  often mean one-third mile high banked oval.

For 2008, URC will continue their growth of taking 360 Sprint Car Racing to new heights. The URC purse, point fund, car specifications and handicapping will not be compromised in any way going into the new year as it delivered a successful season in 2007.

Car count was strong last year and all indicators show a solid year in 2008 as well. Some top teams have shuffled over the winter months which should open the door for another blockbuster season. Davey Sammons in the Palladino #99, popular modified car owner Chad Sinon backing Chris Coyle, Becca Anderson onboard for a full season in the Bar's Leaks sprinter, Ed Aikin joining the  John Pinter Team, Greg Coverdale driving the Eldreth Construction sprinter and Curt Michael in the powerful Bill Gallagher #5 is     just a sample of some of the ride hoping. Don't count out regulars like Kramer Williamson, Brian Seidel, Dave Ely, Jason Clauss, Robbie Stillwaggon, Kevin Welsh, Scott Pursell, Mark Bitner, Randy West and Joey Biasi, all contenders for a visit to   victory lane and a shot at the prestigious URC Title.

In 2007, URC delivered twenty different feature winners, making it URC's most competitive season ever and our richest payout to drivers and owners in the sixty year history of our nation's oldest traveling sprint car organization.

The focus for the coming season is to execute on race night. At a time when our competing organizations are struggling, URC is on solid ground with a firm schedule, a posted purse and point fund, proven race procedures, enforced car specifications and handicapping that is especially pleasing to the race fans. "Our partners, the track promoters need our help to deliver a well run and organized racing program. We also plan to offer our speedway's a variety of promotional efforts which will include event posters, pre-race car showings, advance press releases and race night autograph sessions and fan give-aways", added Bob Miller.

In 2008, our season will open on Saturday night, April 12 at the Bridgeport Speedway. Several special events will highlight the Rislone URC Sprint Series including the $3,500 to win 3rd Annual Jack Gunn Memorial at the Selinsgrove Speedway on Saturday night, May 17. The 3rd Annual Rislone Sprint Nationals will pay $4,000 to win at the Williams Grove Speedway on Friday night, June 6th. On Tuesday night, August 12th, URC will be part of the 2nd Annual Kasey Khane Foundation event and on Saturday night, October 11, URC will be the sanctioning body for the Shoot Out at the Wheels paying $3,000 to win at the Rolling Wheels  Raceway. Sunday night, October 12 will be the rain date for this event.

Other highlights on the schedule include two events at the Lincoln Speedway and three race dates at the Grandview Speedway. Bridgeport will again host the URC Sprints on a special Friday night, July 4th date. Returning to the URC schedule will be the Penn Can Speedway. The race will be sponsored by BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports and will take place on Friday night, June 20. The URC season will close being part of the Saturday night, October 18 Grandview Thunder 5-25's Features  Only program that is part of the House of Thunder Halloween Party/Thunder on the Hill Racing Series at the Grandview Speedway.

The date for the Annual URC Spring Competitors Meeting will be announced shortly. The agenda for the meeting will be to review in detail our plans for 2008 including the announcement of our sponsors, contingency programs, insurance and the Chips Reward Promotional Program for 2008.

It's full steam ahead for URC in 2008 and remember, if you own a 360 sprint car, URC is the only place to be! For a look at URC's current schedule and Driver Roster, please visit our website at: www.urcsprints.com 

January 13, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE----THANK YOU

URC TO KICKOFF 61st SEASON, , , , TAKING 360 SPRINT CAR RACING TO NEW HEIGHTS!

For sixty years, the URC Sprint Car Series have toured the Eastern United States, presenting some 1,397 racing events and entertaining millions of race fans.  It's hasn't always been a glorious road for the Nation's oldest traveling sprint car series, but since the direction as turned to operating with a business approach, URC grows more solid with each year.  Corporate sponsorship joined by local and regional sponsors have allowed URC to richen the pot for the competitors, without increasing the cost to track  perators.  URC has delivered solid car counts with twenty-eight to thirty-two cars competing in most show, a statement that very few, if any, traveling sprint cars organizations can claim.

As URC prepares to launch their sixty-first season, the RISLONE URC Sprint Series will once again offer a "smart" schedule for 2008.   URC's approach for the new season is to firm-up our local tracks and partner with these facilities to increase their fan base.  URC customized posters for each event, driver appearances and participating is various pre-season car show events, will help drive URC awareness and build a following.  On race night, URC Managing Members and Officials will again work with local track officials to present one of the most efficiently run multiple divisions shows.   "It's key that we streamline our  programs to keep the shows running smoothly and in a timely manner", commented Managing Member and Race Director Bob Miller.    "These events  are all about selling speed so we can't have long drawn out programs. Transponders for scoring and in-car radios have contributed greatly to deliver a well run show", added Miller.

For 2008, twenty-eight race dates are on the schedule with opening day set for Saturday night, April 12 at the Bridgeport Speedway.  Several special events will highlight the Series including the $3,500 to win 3rd Annual Jack Gunn Memorial at the Selinsgrove Speedway on Saturday night, May 17.    The 3rd Annual Rislone Sprint Nationals will pay $4,000 to win at the Williams Grove Speedway on Friday night, June 6th.     On Tuesday night, August 12 URC will be part of the 2nd Annual Kasey Khane Foundation event and on  Saturday night, October 11, URC will be the  sanctioning body for  the Shoot Out at the Wheels paying  $3,500  to at the Rolling Wheels Raceway.

Other highlights on the schedule include two events at the Lincoln Speedway and three race dates at the Grandview Speedway.  Bridgeport will again host the URC Sprints on a special Friday night, July 4th date.  

Returning to the URC schedule will be the Penn Can Speedway.  The race will be sponsored by BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports and will take place on Friday night, June 20.   The URC season will close being part of the Saturday night, October 18 Grandview Thunder 5-25's Features Only program that is part of the House of Thunder Halloween Party at the Grandview  Speedway.

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

               2008 RISLONE URC SPRINT SERIES

APR    12    Bridgeport              
APR    19    Delaware Intl           
APR    26    New Egypt            
MAY    10    Delaware Intl           
MAY    17    Selinsgrove   $3,500     Jack Gunn Memorial       
MAY    24    Bridgeport              
MAY    31    Delaware Intl           
JUNE     6    Williams Grove $4,000    Rislone Nationals       
JUNE    7    Lincoln           
JUNE    14    Grandview           
JUNE    20    Penn Can           
JUNE    21    New Egypt              
JUNE     28    Delaware Intl           
JULY     4    Bridgeport              
JULY     12    New Egypt            
JULY     18    Big Diamond           
JULY     19    Selinsgrove               
JULY     26    Grandview           
AUG    2    Delaware Intl             
AUG     12    Williams Grove  Kasey     Khane Foundation
AUG    16    Lincoln           
AUG    22    Williams Grove           
AUG    30    New Egypt           
SEPT    6    Delaware Intl           
SEPT    20    Delaware Intl             
OCT    4    New Egypt           
OCT    11    Rolling Wheels             
OCT    18    Grandview Feature Only           
DEC      6    URC GRAND AWARDS     BANQUET  Lancaster Host    Lancaster, PA       
                      
Attached, please find the 2008 URC Stat Sheet.  The first tab includes the schedule, the second tab will show the current URC Drivers Roster.

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JOHN PINTER TO "DOUBLE THE FUN" WITH URC IN 2008

John Pinter is planning a big year of sprint car racing as he competes on the Rislone URC Sprint Series of 2008. Pinter, a former stock car driver and a very successful one at that, recently transitioned to a URC sprint car owner and he's having so much fun that he is planning a two car team in 2008. In 2007, Pinter owned the familiar #92 that saw Kyle Purks at the wheel. In the new season, Pinter plans to double the fun, providing a team car for popular Ed Aikin to drive on the URC Tour. "This whole deal could not have worked out any better", commented Aikin  as he informed URC Managing Members of his new found ride. "John is just a great guy and I'm really looking forward to the new season", added Aikin. At Christmas time, Aikin was still without a ride, then the Pinter deal came along and Aikin was gleaming.

John Pinter is also a happy man. "It's going to be fun watching two cars on race night, especially since I'm more nervous watching, then I ever was driving", said the mild mannered Pinter. "We plan to run both teams independently of each other and I'm really looking forward to just driving my car to the races and watching".

John Pinter has a very interesting team that includes the youthful and aggressive style of Langhorne, PA driver Kyle Purks, along with the veteran known as steady Eddie Aikin. In 2007, Aikin won the $4,000 to win, Rislone Sprint Nationals at the Williams Grove Speedway, perhaps the most prestigious win of his career.

Purks will continue to sport the #92 as he did last year. Aikin will driver the #92A and both cars will carry the familiar blue and red color combination.

As always, sponsors play a key role in any race team and for John Pinter, he has plenty of support on his team. The Audi Shop of Wilmington, DE, CnB Mushrooms, C&C Landscaping, Atlantic Speed and Roy's our House Club in Claymont, DE will be on the sideboards of the Pinter Team Cars.

"It's gonna be exciting", said Pinter who targets a goal of two cars finishing in the top five in the Rislone URC Sprint Series of 2008. 

As for the URC new year, there is a good chance that it's going to be crowed at the top of the point chase, but at the end of the season, only one driver and one owner will stand at the Championship podium.

Along with the Pinter two car team, some other URC big news stories include the Chad Sinon support of URC driver Chris Coyle, Becca Anderson returning in the Jimmy Martin/Rislone sponsored sprint car, Greg Coverdale returning in Eldreth Construction sprint car, Davey Sammons in the seat of the Palladino #99 and Curt Michael wheeling the Bill Gallagher owned 5G.

At a time when race dates and race teams seam to be evaporating in most areas of the sport, URC is building steam for 2008. The Rislone URC Sprint Series will open 2008 at the Bridgeport Speedway on Saturday, April 12 followed by a visit to the Delaware International Speedway on Saturday, April 19 and the New Egypt Speedway on Saturday night, April 26.

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

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