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PINK PANTHER ON THE PROWL, VETERAN SPRINT DRIVER KRAMER WILLIAMSON PLANS RETURN TO URC IN 2010

At age 59, Kramer Williamson of Palmyra, PA is a well accomplished sprint car driver, but his career is not over yet. Williamson, the winner of sixty-seven URC sprint car features and a long, long list of victories and championships in the Central PA 410 Sprint Car ranks, will be back in action with the Rislone URC Sprint Series this season. Along with his feature win list, Kramer was the URC Champion in 1991, 1992 and in 1995. In 1991 and '95, he earned the URC Triple Crown Championship as well.

The long list of accomplishments strongly establishes his success as a sprint car driver. As an individual, he is always willing to help a fellow competitor, he enjoys having fun at the track and his pink panther #73 is a long established icon in sprint car racing. To a new or first time race fan, the pink sprint car is eye catching and usually quickly captures the new race fans.

"If you aren't having fun then it's time to quit" said the popular Williamson as he reflected on his long and successful career. Kramer, his family and crew are still having fun so that's why he continues to race. The team goal for 2010 is to "win races and have fun"!

Kramer is also unique as he builds his own chassis, well known in the area as the Kramer Kraft. The pink panther will roar with a Rider engine and will sport sponsorship from Armorboard Packaging, Boyer Signs, TRADES and Hank's Performance Parts. On race night, the crew includes Crew Chief Darren Schott and Kurt Williamson along with Cliffy Irvin, Chris Gustin, Mike Miller, Chris Bashore, Felecia Williamson and wife Sharon Williamson.

"The URC Competition is tough. When I won the Central PA championships in 1976, 1978 the competition back then was really tough and you relied on set ups, the crew chief, and driver experience. Nowadays, another key perk to being successful is having a financial advantage. Being able to have lots of resources ensures a fast racecar week in and week out. I would say URC Competition is as hard today as it was in my Central PA racing days. My sponsors are really great with helping me out but I am always looking for additional sponsorships. Hopefully this year, we will be very competitive and be part of the tough competition in URC," commented Williamson.

Just a reminder that the Clarion Hotel in New Castle, DE will host the URC Spring Competitors Meetings on Sunday, March 14 starting at 1 PM. Prior to the Competitors Meeting, a special Rookie Driver Orientation will take place starting at 12 Noon. Rookie drivers planning to compete with URC in 2010, are encouraged to attend the Rookie Orientation that reviews in detail, race procedures, handicapping, on the track and pit side conduct. URC drivers will be present at the Rookie Orientation to discuss car set-ups for the various tracks and to help the new competitors prepare for a safe start to their new venture. The URC Rookie Orientation is credited for assisting many new drivers to a successful career start. Rookie drivers planning to attend the meeting are asked to register by calling the United Racing Company at 302-422-1508. Please leave your name, home town, car number a phone number.

The Clarion Hotel "The Belle" is located at 1612 North Dupont Highway in New Castle, DE 19720 and phone number is 302-299-1416.

TIM'S RACING PHOTOS TO TRAVEL WITH URC AGAIN IN 2010, URC SPRING MEETING SET FOR SUNDAY, MARCH 14

Tim's Racing Photos will return as the official URC Photographer for 2010. Tim and Karen Moran are happy to be part of the URC family. Now is their third year as the URC Photographers, they have traveled with URC shooting pictures for over five years. Tim's Racing Photos provide a wide range of services from designing website, calendars, driver decals and candles plus so much more.

For more information, visit their action packed website at www.timsracingphotos.com<http://www.timsracingphotos.com>. To reach Tim and Karen Moran directly, their e-mail address is timsracingphotos@gmail.com<mailto:timsracingphotos@gmail.com> or by phone at 609-847-5225.

"We look forward to continuing our relationship with all the competitors and staff of URC". Tim continued to say, " The competition and talent in URC is some of the best around as URC is stacked with talented drivers from JJ Grasso, Davey Sammons, Kevin Nouse, Trevor Lewis and the list goes on".

The Clarion Hotel "The Belle" is located at 1612 North Dupont Highway in New Castle, DE 19720 and phone number is 302-299-1416.

NICK SCHLAUCH JR PLANS BIG RETURN TO URC IN 2010

Youthful and talented Nick Schlauch Jr. of Holland, PA will be returning to complete in the 2010 Rislone URC Sprint Series. Schlauch Jr. and his 38n Motorsports team will start the season with a pair of Maxim sprint cars powered by Don Ott Engines. "A goal for the team will be to make every URC event in the coming season and collect valuable points in the chase for the championship title. "We've worked hard over the winter putting together equipment so we can make all the URC races this season", commented Schlauch Jr.

Schlauch Jr. enjoyed a very successful season with URC in 2009, nearly winning a couple of feature events. He finished sixth in the highly competitive season long point battle, missing a top five point finish by just four points. Schlauch Jr also finished fifth in the Taylor & Messick Delaware State Sprint Series and a solid third in the season long Valley Forge INC Pennsylvania Sprint Series.

The coming season for the 38n team is possible as a result of a strong sponsorship support that includes Livingston Lawn Care, S&S Tire and Auto, Coastal Radiator, Don Ott Racing Engines, SC Signs and Design, WRT Web Design, DA's Auto Body, Robison Racing Products, GME Steerings, Penske Shocks, Wings Unlimited, The Joie of Seating of Keizer Wheels.

The two near victories in '09 for Schlauch Jr came at two different tracks. At the Lincoln Speedway, the run was a real heart breaker with Trevor Lewis beating out Nick for the win in the final laps. At the Georgetown Speedway, the show was a real pick me up as Schlauch. In the final laps of the feature, Nick caught race leader Curt Michael and as he challenged for the lead, he also had to hold off the challenges of a charging JJ Grasso. In one of his most impressive rides, Nick Schlauch Jr
ended a late summer run of bad luck to finish second.

There is no doubt that Nick Schlauch Jr. has some natural sprint car driving talent. One of his biggest accomplishments of 2009 is that fact that Nick has never seen or raced at eight of the tracks on the URC schedule that season, but he adapted and, adapted very well.

We really enjoy racing with URC, the official's were both friendly and helpful to us. Traveling the tour you really do form a camaraderie with a lot of the other teams and the different tracks, really help me develop as a driver. URC is a great fin for our team", said Schlauch Jr.

The goal for the Nick Schlauch Jr in 2010 is pretty simple, they want to win races. They have mastered their note taking and their tips from 2009 will make them an even better team in 2010.

"URC has some of the toughest 360 competition anywhere with JJ Grasso, Davey Sammons, Curt Michaels, Trevor Lewis, and a lot of other tough racers. I know I have my work cut out for me but I know I'm up for the challenge", added Schlauch Jr.

The 2010 Rislone URC Sprint Series will open on Saturday, April 10 at the Bridgeport Speedway and continue on Saturday, April 17 at the Delaware International Speedway.

2010 RISLONE URC SPRINT SERIES SCHEDULE

APRIL
10 Saturday Bridgeport Speedway
17 Saturday Delaware International Speedway
MAY
15 Saturday Selinsgrove Speedway Challenge Race
$3,500 to win Jack Gunn Memorial
29 Saturday Delaware International Speedway
30 Sunday Georgetown Speedway
JUNE
4 Friday Williams Grove Speedway
$4,000 to win Rislone 360 Nationals
5 Saturday Selinsgrove Speedway
12 Saturday Grandview Speedway
19 Saturday Delaware International Speedway
JULY
3 Saturday New Egypt Speedway
10 Saturday Bridgeport Speedway
17 Saturday Lincoln Speedway
23 Friday Rolling Wheels Raceway Challenge Race
24 Saturday Rolling Wheels Raceway Challenge Race $3,000 to win
31 Saturday Delaware International Speedway
AUGUST
6 Friday Williams Grove Speedway
7 Saturday Bridgeport Speedway
14 Saturday Lincoln Speedway
20 Friday Bedford Speedway
21 Saturday TBA
27 Friday Williams Grove Speedway Challenge Race
SEPTEMBER
4 Saturday Delaware International Speedway
5 Sunday Georgetown Speedway
11 Saturday TBA
25 Saturday Delaware International Speedway
OCTOBER
2 Saturday Big Diamond
8 Friday Weedsport Speedway
New York Sprint Challenge $3,000 to win
16 Saturday Grandview Speedway Features Only

URC COMPETITORS MEETING SET FOR SUNDAY, MARCH 14

The Clarion Hotel in New Castle, DE will host the URC Spring Competitors Meetings on Sunday, March 14 starting at 1 PM. Prior to the Competitors Meeting, a special Rookie Driver Orientation will take place starting at 12 Noon. Rookie drivers planning to compete with URC in 2010, are encouraged to attend the Rookie Orientation that reviews in detail, race procedures, handicapping, on the track and pit side conduct. URC drivers will be present at the Rookie Orientation to discuss car set-ups for the various tracks and to help the new competitors prepare for a safe start to their new venture. The URC Rookie Orientation is credited for assisting many new drivers to a successful career start. Rookie drivers planning to attend the meeting are asked to register by calling the United Racing Company at 302-422-1508. Please leave your name, home town, car number a phone number.

The Clarion Hotel "The Belle" is located at 1612 North Dupont Highway in New Castle, DE 19720 and phone number is 302-299-1416.

The URC Sprint Competitors Meeting will offer a sneak preview of the 2010 URC Rislone Sprint Series to include the schedule, rule book updates, review of the competitors insurance, race procedures and participating sponsors for the coming season. Drivers, Owners and Crew Members may also purchase their URC licenses for 2010 at the meeting. Licenses purchased on or before March 15 will offer a $20 savings for Competitors and $10 savings for Mechanics. The Mechanics license will sell for $35 if purchased in advance. Anyone purchasing a Driver, Owner or Mechanics license will also earn a $15 savings on the purchase of their banquet ticket in December.

URC will again offer pre-season teching and a schedule of locations and times will be announced at the meeting.

URC will kick off their sixty-third season at the Bridgeport Speedway on Saturday night, April 10 followed by a visit to the Delaware International Speedway on Saturday, April 17. A look at the complete URC schedule is available on the URC website at www.urcsprints.com<http://www.urcsprints.com>.

The 2010 season is building with excitement as JJ Grasso and the BK Leasing Palladino Motorsports #99 look to defend their championship run of 2009. Grasso was URC's shining star along with the talents of Davey Sammons, Chris Coyle, Curt Michael, Kramer Williamson, Kevin Nouse, Kenny Meisner, Nick Schlauch and Art Liedl just to name a few.

R2C PERFORMANCE NAMED OFFICIAL FILTER OF URC

R2C Performance Products of Forest Park, IL have, with the help of Sammy Swindell, developed the next generation of sprint car filters. No more oiling or solvent cleaning! R2C filters, while fully washable are maintained trackside by simply using 50-60 PSI compressed air directed from the inside surfaces outward and they're race ready over and over again in minutes.

R2C Base Systems are designed to provide the finest stack sealing while eliminating the need for silicone sealer. Simply slide the injector stacks through the proprietary R2CE-Z Seal and damp it in place. Install, adjust or remove the system in minutes.

R2C's patented, advanced competition filter technology provides deep flag to flag power while also providing unmatched engine protection, in addition to saving race teams time and money by eliminating costly maintenance procedures.

R2C will post a $100 cash bonus to any URC feature winner at each event that utilizes a R2C filter system and displays R2C decals.

For more information, please visit R2CPERFORMANCE.COM or call 708-488-8211.

The Rislone URC Sprint Series will begin their sixty-third season on Saturday night, April 10 at the five-eighth mile Bridgeport Speedway.

2010 RISLONE URC SPRINT SERIES SCHEDULE

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RISLONE URC SPRINT SERIES SCHEDULE RELEASED FOR 2010

The Rislone URC Sprint Series for 2010 currently has twenty-six race dates planned for 2010 season with the possibility of two additional shows to be added at a later date. The 63rd season of URC will open at the Bridgeport Speedway on April 10 and close at the Grandview Speedway on Saturday, October 16 with the Annual Grandview Thunder features only event.

Numerous special events fill the schedule including the Jack Gunn Memorial at the Selinsgrove Speedway on May 15 and the Rislone 360 Nationals at Williams Grove on Friday, June 4. A two day event is set for the Rolling Wheels Raceway on Friday and Saturday, July 23 and 24 along with the Sprint Challenge at Weedsport on Friday night, October 8.

URC will also be visiting the Delaware International Speedway along with Lincoln, Bedford, Georgetown, New Egypt.

The schedule is subject to change and two additional race dates are being discussed.

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

2010 RISLONE URC SPRINT SERIES SCHEDULE

URC SPRINT SERIES TO LAUNCH 63rd SEASON IN 2010

For the United Racing Company, growing older just makes things better!

In 2010, the Rislone URC Sprint Series will kick off their sixty-third season as the "nations oldest traveling sprint car organization". In the case of URC, with each year the competition gets stronger and thousands of race fans are entertained by some of the best sprint car racing in the country. Another banner year is planned for the Delaware based business that tours the Northeast with their group of traveling sprint car teams. 2009 was an exciting season for URC although rainouts were far to frequent, including the final three events being cancelled because of weather.

The 2009 season also saw the rise a new driver champion and the return of a multi-time owner champion. JJ Grasso electrified URC winning six of the completed twenty events that filled the 2009 Rislone URC Sprints Series schedule. For car owner Kathy Palladino, she becomes the first owner and first female car owner to capture six owner championships with URC. Grasso and the Palladino Motorsports/BK Leasing #99 are gearing up to defend their title when the URC 2010 season gets underway.

Some final talks are still underway in developing the 2010 Rislone URC Sprint Series Tour and at this time, twenty-five dates are confirmed. The opener will take place at the Bridgeport Speedway on Saturday, April 10 followed by a visit at the Delaware International Speedway on Saturday, April 17.

Special events are plentiful this year and include the $3,500 Jack Gunn Memorial at the Selinsgrove Speedway on May 15, the $4,000 to win Rislone Nationals at Williams Grove is set for Friday, June 4. Rolling Wheels will host a $3,000 to win Challenge event on July 24 and URC will return to the Cayuga County Fairgrounds for the $3,000 to win New York Sprint Challenge on Friday, October 8th. The season will close at the features only event at the Grandview Speedway on Saturday, October 16.

Bridgeport, Delaware International, Lincoln, Williams Grove, Selinsgrove, Grandview, Rolling Wheels, Cayuga County , Georgetown and the New Egypt Speedway have confirmed dates on the schedule.

The final schedule is expected to be released by the weekend.

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

Short Track Racings Premier Season End Celebration. . . . . . JJ GRASSO & KATHY PALLADINO SHARE THE SPOTLIGHT AT URC'S 62ND ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE LANCASTER HOST

With spot lights flashing inside the tiered seating of the Grand Ballroom at Lancaster Host in Lancaster, PA, the United Racing Company honored their competitors in grand style with class and elegance at their 62nd Annual Awards Banquet. This affair continues to be an "over the top" event and Saturday night was no different. In the spotlight, capturing his first ever Rislone URC Sprint Series Championship was JJ Grasso of Pedricktown, NJ. For car owner Kathy Palladino, she is certainly not a stranger to the stage, winning her sixth URC Owner Championship in 2009. Kathy is not only the first women URC Owner Champion, but the first owner in sixty-two years of URC history to win six titles, a daunting accomplishment. Grasso and Palladino received a healthy chunk of the $45,000 cash point fund payout. In fact, JJ and Kathy shared the $10,000 winning champions share of the payoff. 2009 was the first year for this newly formed team and they came out fighting at the first green flag of the season, winning the opener at the Delaware International Speedway. They went on to win six features, the Rislone URC Sprint Series season long point chase along with the Taylor & Messick Delaware State Point Series, the Valley Forge INC Pennsylvania State Point Series and the Fred's Trailer Parts New Point Series of 2009.

Along with the lucrative point fund payoff, the team of Grasso and Palladino collected other awards to include the beautiful gold Champions Rings, their Championship Award, the URC Rislone Perpetual Championship Cup, a beautiful clock from Tim and Karen Moran as well as a pair of American Racer Jackets. During the course of the night, Pat Palladino the crew chief for the BK Leasing #99, received the prestigious Mechanic of the Year Award.

It was an emotional moment, as JJ, well know as the "Jersey Jet" along with Kathy and Pat Palladino and their crew gathered at center stage. They stood there before, but tonight was special because of their new found success with a new team and a dynamic driver like JJ Grasso.

The evening opened with an optimistic outlook to the fast approaching 2010 Rislone URC Sprint Series. A firm schedule is almost in place and will be complimented with some new special events and even a few new tracks joining the tour.

Numerous media members were on hand along with key sponsors who make this all possible. Representing Bar's Products was Clay Parks, Shelly Gasgione, Bill Gallagher of Valley Forge INC., Fred Kennedy of Fred's Trailer Parts Center, Paul Messick of Viper Fuels, Denise Gentzler of Hank's Performance, Chubby Ciarrocchi of CnB Mushroom Farms, Todd Wise of LikeWise Construction, Gary Cornell of Brad Penn Oil and Joe Jordan of J&H Welding.

URC also honored their hard work officials that include Flo Fling, Steve Peters, Billy Gallagher, Tim Moran and Midge Miller.

Special awards were presented and the first award of the evening was the Joe Pratt Achieving Excellence in Motorsports Awards. The recipient was Danny Sammons for his efforts as a crew member, a team coach and motivator who helped his brother Davey Sammons and team capture a runner-up finish in the season long point chase.

The Presidential Award, presented by John Zimmerman went to Tim and Karen Moran, URC's photographers who work so hard each and every week, not only for URC, but for all the competitors of URC.

URC driver Kyle Purks was the winner of the Wilwood Tough Brake Award, valued at $700.

Special Awards Include: Lee Myles Transmission Best Appearing Car Award went to Debbie Sammons and the Heart Attack Racing #79. BPG Racing Crew Member of the Year Award, recipient was Dave Martzel of the John Pinter #92 team. Area Auto Racing News URC Dedication Award, recipient was Robbie Stillwaggon. Patti Miller sponsored Jim Shaw Memorial Award, recipient was Dave Betts Jan Gilbert sponsored URC Women of the Year Award, recipient was Jennifer Michael Andi Weiner sponsored URC Joe Fiore Mechanic of the Year Award, recipient was Pat Palladino NAPA Auto Parts sponsored Harry Johnson Founders Award, recipient was the First State Fans, Tammie, Tyler, Mike & Matt Chambers. URC Determination Award, recipient was Jonathan Swanson, who also received a Simpson Helmet valued at $800. Program Dynamics sponsored Most Improved Driver, recipient was Josh Weller Cher Zimmerman sponsored URC Rookie of the Year Award, recipient was Andy Best. Best also received $600 check from Denise Gentzler of Hank's Performance, a $300 J&H Certificate and a check for $1,000 from Todd Wise of Likewise Construction.

The Fred's Trailer Parts Center Hard Charger Award winner was Tervor Lewis who received left and right rear tire.

A $500 cash reward went to Brett Schoenly. for his participation in the Chips Reward Program. Thirty-five URC members earned chips for each promotional effort they made in 2009. In total, drivers and owners delivered one-hundred and thirty-five activities, in combinations of press releases, interviews, personal appearance or the display of their race car.

A Manufacturers Drawing with of a value of more than $4,500 went to Scott McClaren as the Brodix Heads (valued at $2,500) were won by Kenny Meisner.

URC's Top 20 Drivers- - JJ Grasso, Davey Sammons, Chris Coyle, Curt Michael, Becca Anderson, Nick Schlauch, Robbie Stillwaggon, Kramer Williamson, Art Liedl, Andy Best*, Josh Weller, Tim Hogue, Brett Schoenly, Trevor Lewis, Kyle Purks, Justin Collett, Jonathan Swanson*, Kenny Meisner*, Eddie Wagner III*, Randy West.

URC's Top 20 Owners- - Kathy Palladino, Debbie Sammons, Dave Betts, Bill Gallagher, Jimmy Martin Jr., John Pinter, Nick Schlauch, Robbie Stillwaggon, Kramer Williamson, Art Liedl, Andy Best, Rick Weller, Tim Hogue, Mark Millikowski, Scott McClaren, Kyle Purks, Jonathan Swanson, Kenny Meisner, Ed Wagner Jr. Fred Kennedy.

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URC COLLECTS NUMEROUS CFFC AWARDS SATURDAY NIGHT, GRASSO & PALLADINO GEAR UP FOR BIG NIGHT AT URC AWARDS BANQUET SATURDAY NIGHT, DECEMBER 12

ALLENTOWN, PA . . . . Members of the United Racing Company had a grand night at the Annual Checkered Flag Fan Club Banquet on Saturday night at the Holiday Inn, Allentown, PA. URC's Champion JJ Grasso of Pedricktown, NJ was the first URC member to be recognized for his accomplishment of winning the 2009 URC Sprint Series Championship Title. Earning recognition as the CFFC Crew Chief of the year was Pat Palladino, for his efforts in prepping the BK Leasing sprint car driven by JJ Grasso. Always a prestigious award, the Tommy Hinnershitz Award was presented to URC former Champion Kramer Williamson as Midge Miller earned the Johnny Thompson Award. Donna Miller, Managing Member of URC was presented the Ann Pouleson Award for her efforts in Motorsports.

The walk to the front of the room at the CFFC Awards Banquet was just the start for JJ Grasso as he begins to collect his rewards and applause for winning the 2009 URC Championship title. Next Saturday night, Grasso along with car owner Kathy Palladino will be in the spotlight at the Lancaster Host, as they are officially crowed URC Champion Driver and Owner.

Next Saturday night, December 12 the United Racing Company will honor all their competitors as Grasso and Palladino are expected to pocket the largest slice of the $42,000 plus cash payout. Along with the rich point fund payout, numerous other awards will be presented along with a salute to URC's sponsors, media members and the hard working officials of the United Racing Company.

The URC Awards Dinner is simply an awesome affair, with an upscale awards presentation complimented by a big screen video with each award presentation. The event will again return to the "Grand Show Room" at the Lancaster Host in Lancaster, PA. A buffet style dinner with Carving Station and a selection of awesome desserts will open the night. Music for dancing will follow the award presentations. This event is not just another banquet, this is truly a show to witness.

Tickets are still available at a cost of $80 and may be purchased by calling Donna Miller at 443-513-4456.

The United Racing Company is busy building their schedule for 2010 with return visits to many of the URC favorite tracks. There has already been some early discussion with several speedways that would be new to the URC schedule.

GRASSO & PALLADINO TO COLLECT URC RISLONE CUP AT ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12

URC's hottest sensation, JJ "The Jersey Jet" Grasso along with car owner Kathy Palladino will be in the celebrity spotlight on Saturday night, December 12 when the United Racing Company officially crowns their 2009 Driver and Owner Champion. Grasso and Palladino are expected to grab a large slice of the $42,000 plus cash payout. Along with the rich point fund payout, numerous other awards will be presented along with a salute to URC's sponsors, media members and the hard working officials of the United Racing Company.

The URC Awards Dinner is second to none, with an upscale awards presentation complimented by a big screen video with each award presentation. The affair will again return to the "Grand Show Room" at the Lancaster Host in Lancaster, PA. A buffet style dinner with Carving Station and a selection of awesome desserts will open the night. Music for dancing will follow the award presentations.

Tickets are still available at a cost of $80 and may be purchased by sending a check or money order to: United Racing Company 11747 Winding Creek Drive Berlin, MD 21811. For additional information, call Donna Miller at 215-327-3115.

Keep in touch with URC by visiting our website at : www.urcsprints.com

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