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The fourth race of the Rislone URC Sprint Series will storm the Delaware International Speedway on Saturday night, May 10. This event will also mark the second race of the Taylor & Messick Delaware State Sprint Series. Just three races into the season, URC has delivered three different winners with Dave Ely, Curt Michael and JJ Grasso each dominating their victories. Curt Michael of Ocean View, DE currently leads the URC Rislone point battle in chase of his sixth URC title and his fifth consecutive URC championship.

The following week, the stakes rise when URC and the Selinsgrove Speedway 358 Sprints join forces for the 3rd Annual Jack Gunn Memorial at Selinsgrove Speedway. $3,500 will go to the winner of the 30 lap main event that is dedicated to the memory of Jack Gunn, one of the top promoters in the East. Along with URC's top talent and the best of the 358 sprints, World of Outlaws driver Daryn Pittman of Owasso, Oklahoma just could be an entry for this event. URC car owner Gene Franckowiak stated late in the day on Saturday, that he will provide a 360 engine to the popular 28 year old Pittman, who will be racing here in the East the weekend of the May 17 Jack Gunn Memorial.

The credits of Daryn Pittman include his career best fourth place finish in the World of Outlaws point chase in 2003. In that same year, Pittman won the Historical Big One at the Eldora Speedway. Pittman was the Australian Sprint Car Driver of the Year in 2003-2004 and the first American to win the World Series Sprint Car Title (in Australia) in 2002-2003.

The plan is, Pittman will be driving his own Titan Racing #21 powered by the Franckowiak power plant. Over the years, Gene Franckowiak has helped URC as an organization in many ways. For the URC drivers, he has been called upon numerous times to help with parts and even loan engines to his fellow competitors. Once again, Franckowiak has come to the support of not only URC, but his efforts towards the May 17th Selinsgrove event, should make the Jack Gunn Memorial even more prestigious for the competitors and adding some new excitement for the fans.

2008 will mark the third year of the Jack Gunn Memorial with Blane Heimbach winning in 2006 as Dave Calaman took the victory in 2007.

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Mark Bitner Dis-qualified for motor infraction

JJ GRASSO WINS BATTLE OVER DAVEY SAMMONS & BECCA ANDERSON FOR SECOND CAREER URC WIN SATURDAY NIGHT AT NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY

The New Egypt Speedway beat all odds with bad weather moving into the area but still completed a big night of racing on Saturday night. For the Rislone URC Sprint Series, thirty-one cars took part in the program with JJ Grasso of Pedricktown, NJ scoring his first win of the season and second career URC victory. His first win also came at the New Egypt Speedway in the fall of 2007. Grasso led the entire twenty-five lap distance although there were numerous challenges from runner-up finisher Davey Sammons driving the Palladino #99. Becca Anderson, driving the Bar's Leaks sprint car #17, put on a show the entire night to finish a strong third.

Three heat race events were necessary to qualify the field of URC sprint cars on a night sponsored by Fred's Trailer Parts Center. Heat race victories went to Tim Hogue (who turned in a strong run to win the first heat over Davey Sammons), JJ Grasso and Kevin Welsh. In the twelve lap "B" Main sponsored by Don Ott, Todd Rittenhouse was the winner.

The Rislone URC sprint feature got off to a wild start when Jason Clauss and Kyle Purks tangled on the homestretch with Billy Pauch (driving a second Fred Kennedy entry) getting caught up and flipping down the homestretch. All drivers walked away uninjured. On the restart, Todd Rittenhouse and Mares Stellfox tangled in turn two displaying the caution once again.

The third restart was the charm with JJ Grasso passing Tim Hogue going into turn one to set the early pace. Kevin Welsh followed moving into second with Davey Sammons third. Also on a charge was Houston, DE's Becca Anderson who was in the top five before lap four. Davey Sammons was not about to waste any time and he quickly moved into second by lap three.

A caution flag was displayed on lap six when Brett Schonely spun. On the next restart, Dave Ely and rookie driver Chuck Palmucci tangled in turn two with Palmucci taking a slow role, displaying the red flag. When green flag racing resumed, Grasso had a solid lead with Brian Seidel now on a strong run. With ten laps complete, Grasso was the leader followed by Sammons, Seidel, Robbie Stillwaggon and Becca Anderson all close in the chase.

With the field passing for the halfway sign, the top five remained unchanged as Grasso set a commanding pace and now racing with lapped traffic. The caution flag was again displayed on lap sixteen for Todd Rittenhouse who came to a stop in turn four. On the restart, Grasso now had to contend with Sammons and Brian Seidel who were applying the pressure. Mark Bitner, who started twenty-third, moved into the top five on lap seventeen and two laps later, Anderson was back in fourth.

Five laps remained in the feature event with Grasso, Sammons, Seidel, Anderson and Bitner making up the top five with Chris Coyle and his BPG sponsored sprint car racing in sixth.

The caution flag was again waiving, this time on lap twenty-two for Scott Pursell who stopped in turn three. With just three laps remaining, Sammons again took another run at taking the lead from Grasso but at the same time, Becca Anderson went to the far outside lane and made a strong run as well. Grasso settled back into the lead as Sammons had to hold off Anderson in the closing laps.

With just one lap remaining, the caution flag was displayed for Ed Aikin who hit the wall but actually kept moving. The field quickly regrouped and took the green flag for the final lap and run to the checker flag. Grasso, Sammons and Anderson held their line as did fourth place runner Brian Seidel. On the run down the backstretch, Coyle did pass Mark Bitner to finish fifth.

Grasso turned in an outstanding run along with Sammons and Anderson. In post race teching, a motor infraction was found on the Mark Bitner sprinter, disqualifying him from the event. Making up the top ten were Curt Michael, Randy West, Dave Betts, Robbie Stillwaggon and Jason Clauss.

FEATURE FINISH: JJ Grasso, Davey Sammons, Becca Anderson, Brian Seidel, Chris Coyle, Curt Michael, Randy West, Dave Betts, Robbie Stillwaggon, Jason Clauss, Tim Hogue, Ed Aikin, Joe Zuczek, Adam Gordon, Brett Schonely, Jimmy Reppert, Mares Stellfox, Scott Pursell, Todd Rittenhouse, Dave Ely, Chuck Palmucci, Kevin Welsh, Kyle Purks, Billy Pauch. DQ - -Mark Bitner. DNQ- -Jamie Bodo, Joey Biasi, Art Liedl, Dom Buffalino, Rory Janne, Scott McClaren.

Fred's Trailer Center Hard Charger Award- - Chris Coyle - -advanced 9 spots LikeWise Construction Fast Time of the Night- - -Tim Hogue Don Ott "B" Main winner- - -Todd Rittenhouse

COMING URC EVENTS FOR THE MONTHS OF MAY

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

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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 right where 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 Coyle now 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

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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

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 delivered a 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.

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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.

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Attached, please find the URC STAT Sheet that includes the schedule and driver roster.

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 key
topics. 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.

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YEAR 2008

RISLONE URC SPRINT SERIES DRIVER ROSTER
20-Mar-08
2008 Career 2008 Career
CAR # DRIVER/HOME TOWN WINS WINS CAR #
DRIVER/HOME TOWN WINS WINS
0 0 RANDY WEST/BOYERTOWN, PA 2 64K
KYLE PURKS/LANGHORNE, PA 1
1 SCOTT PURSELL/FRENCHTOWN, N.J. 6 69
JUSTIN COLLETT/MIDDLETOWN, DE 1
2 ART LIEDL/FLEMINGTON, NJ 73
KRAMER WILLIAMSON/PALMYRA, PA 66
2w KEVIN WELSH/FAR HILLS, NJ 13 75
DAVE ELY/WEST LAWN, PA 8
3B JOEY BIASI/MARY-D, PA 1 89G DAVID
GRAVEL/WATERTOWN, CT
4 CHRIS COYLE/WILMINGTON DE 7 92
TIM HOGUE/MEDFORD, NJ 2
5A ASHLEY PARLETT/WYE MILLS, MD 92A
ED AIKIN/LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, PA 4
5G CURT MICHAEL/OCEAN VIEW, DE 35 97
JIMMY REPPERT/SLATINGTON, PA
0 8 JASON CLAUSS/BOYERTOWN, PA 3 99
DAVEY SAMMONS/BORDENTOWN, NJ 1
8 MIDGE MILLER/WILLINGBORO, N.J. 1 808
JAMIE BODO/FRENCHTOWN, NJ
15 MARK BITNER/TRENTON, NJ 1

16 BRETT SCHOENLY/EMMAUS, PA
URC Winners/Non-Regulars/Retired
16K JIM WALTERS/DELRAN, NJ GLENN
FITZCHARLES/POTTSTOWN, PA 81
16P CHUCK PALAMUCCI/BORDENTOWN, NJ
DAVE KELLY/DAYTONA, FL 76
R16 DOM BUFFALINO/MORGANVILLE, NJ
DAVE MCGOUGH/SASSAMANSVILLE, PA 13
17 BECCA ANDERSON/HOUSTON, DE 8
TREVOR LEWIS/UPPER BLACK EDDY, PA 12
17G DENNIS GARL/TEMPLE, PA BILL
BRIAN JR/EPHRATA, PA 11
18 ADAM GORDON/SUFFERN, NY CRAIG
KEEL/WEEDSPORT, NY 7
19H BRIAN SEIDEL/ALLENTOWN 22 MIKE
HAGGENBOTTOM/LEVITTOWN, PA 8
21 SCOTT McCLAREN/FREEHOLD, NJ
JON ELDRETH/RISING SUN, MD 6
21A ANDREW HANNULA/MATAWAN, NJ
FRED RAHMER/SALFORDSVILLE, PA 5
21B JAMIE BODO/FRENCHTOWN, NJ
JIMMY MARTIN/FELTON, DE 4
22 DAVE BETTS/NEWARK, DE GEORGE
SUPRICK/CLARKS SUMMIT, PA 4
25 GREG COVERDALE/MILFORD, DE 47
KENNY ADAMS/MALIBAR, FL 4
27 JOE ZUCZEK/ROBBINSVILLE, NJ
LANCE DEWEASE/MT ALTO, PA 3
27T BRANDON WEIBLEY/DILSBURG, PA
GLEN CLARKE/SCHWENKSVILLE, PA 3
34 LOU PARISI/MULLICA HILLS, NJ
PETE GREEN/LEHIGHTON, PA 3
36 GARY GOLLUB/MOHNTON, PA 20 DANNY
MASSEY/MT LAUREL, NJ 3
37 J.J GRASSO/PEDRICKTOWN, NJ 1
JEREMY TROUT/HANOVER, PA 2
40 MIKE KOSTIC/MULLICA HILL, NJ
MIKE WOODRING/EDEN, NY 2
44 JEFF DAVIS/MT. LAUREL, NJ
RICK WILSON/JOYCEVILLE, ONT 2
45 CHUCK HEBING/ONTARIO, NY 2
MICHAEL CARBER/PIPERVILLE, PA 2
49 DAVE GABLE/READING, PA 1 JIMMY
STITZEL/READING, PA 2
56m MARES STELLFOX/PROSPECT PARK, PA. 3
CHUCK HEBING/ONTARIO, NY 2
63 JOSH WELLER/MERTZTOWN, PA 1
Drivers with 1 Win: Todd Wise, Dan Kaszubinski,
Kyle Drum, Judi Bates,
Scott Bonnell, Chad
Chad Layton, Doug Emery,
Blane Heimbach,
indicates Rookie Driver for 2008
Pat Connon, Dave Calaman, Lucas Wolfe,
Brook Weibley, Todd
Rittenhouse Jr.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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 New Heights". 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.

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

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

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 on Saturday night September 13th. 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

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 operators. 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.

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

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 Pour 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

URC BIG DEALS HEADING INTO 2008, SAMMONS LANDS PALLADINO RIDE. . . . CHAD SINON JOINS COYLE SPONSOR LIST. . . ANDERSON RENEWS DEAL WITH MARTIN & RISLONE

Even before the calendar changes to 2008, several big deals have already been sealed for competitors of URC going into the New Year. Youthful Davey Sammons has landed the popular Palladino #99 ride for the new year. Sammons, winner of the 2007 season finale, finished fifth in driver points and was named URC's Most Improved Driver of 2007 will be on a mission. The #99 Team is looking for another title and the Bordentown, NJ youngster will be looking for his first URC crown.

Also making big news in URC is the arrival of Chad Sinon as a team sponsor. Sinon, a popular and well known car owner and sponsor in the modified stock car ranks, is now taking a look at sprint cars. Sinon just signed on to be a lead sponsor for Chris Coyle of Wilmington, DE. Coyle won three URC features this season driving his own #83. Coyle will remain owner of his team this year, but his sprint car will carry the familiar BPG Racing colors and the #4.

And still another story line. Becca Anderson and Jimmy Martin have struck a deal for 2008. This team merged in mid-season of 2007 and was threat at each event. With Rislone as the sponsor of the #17, Becca Anderson and the Jimmy Martin owned race team are strong contenders for the Rislone URC Sprint Series of 2008.

Defending URC Champion Curt Michael will see how he likes the color green in 2008, taking the ride in the top equipment of Bill Gallagher and Valley Forge Inc.

URC is busy finalizing their 2008 Smart Schedule, that will again mirror their 2007 schedule. The final 2008 Rislone URC Sprint Series schedule will be posted shortly.

For all the latest URC news, please visit us at www.urcsprints.com

BPG RACING/CHAD SINON MOTORSPORTS HEADS TO URC, AND HE'S COMING TO WIN!

Without a doubt, one of the most notable race car sponsors, a key figure in short track racing and a gentleman with a first class approach, Chad Sinon announced that he is testing the waters of sprint car racing in 2008. He is coming to URC and, he is coming to win.

As the late night candles were flickering on Thursday, Chad Sinon of Blue Bell, PA was on the phone with URC standout Chris Coyle of Wilmington, DE, and the deal is done. The familiar number 4 will carry the BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports name and graphics with Chris Coyle at the wheel when URC opens their 61st season at the Bridgeport Speedway in April 2008. The twenty-eight year old Chris Coyle is a seven time feature winner with URC. Three of those wins came in 2007, a year when twenty different drivers shared the twenty-eight possible victories. Along with Coyle, the master Kramer Williamson and URC Champion Curt Michael were also three time winners this season. In the final point chase, Coyle finished sixth.

There is a story of dedication and determination for Chris Coyle in 2007. Some say he raced on a limited budget, others say he raced on a shoe string. Many said you won't see him at the next show. As the cost of auto racing increases faster then gas prices, Coyle found a way to make it to every race. Even more impressive, was his three feature wins in URC action this year. Coyle won the opener at the sprawling five-eighth mile Bridgeport Speedway in April, he won at the hard clay of Orange County in August and late in the year, Coyle tackled the high-banks of the Grandview Speedway to win a Thunder on the Hill event. Three extremely demanding race tacks, each with their own attitude, but Coyle was up to the challenge. Pretty impressive for a guy who runs his sprint car operation off a weekly paycheck!

A Warehouse Manager by day, Coyle spends every free hour preparing his URC sprint car for the weekend. He works hard. Since Chris Coyle's' billfold is not bulging, he needs to take care of every race car part he owns. Coyle can race and be successful just by managing his racing program. Chris is also appreciative of the help he receives, His sponsors, his friends and his family are there to help him along. But in today's high cost racing, the drive to work hard for good results is paying off, well at least for Chris Coyle. So the guy is dedicated and determined, two character traits that caught the eye of Chad Sinon.

"I want to get into URC sprint car racing and Coyle is my choice of drivers", said Sinon. He was very impressive with his win at Grandview last year. Sinon has a good eye for evaluating talented race car drivers, and his trophy room at home can prove it. In the modified ranks, the BPG Racing/Chad Sinon Motorsports name has carried may drivers to victory lane as well as championship podiums at the end of the year. Duane Howard, Craig VonDohren, Jeff Strunk, Ryan Watt, Mike Gular, Bobby Trapper are among the stars in the BPG racing stable. Now Chris Coyle will be part of the team, taking the BPG name to sprint car racing for the first time ever.

For more information on the URC BAR's Leaks Sprint Series, please visit us at: www.urcsprints.com

HUGE TURNOUT WELCOMES DAVE KELLY & GLENN FITZCHARLES TO URC's 60TH ANNIVERSARY AWARDS BANQUET. . . . . . . . CURT MICHAEL & KATHY PALLADINO HONORED AS 2007 CHAMPIONS WITH $46,000 IN CASH AND $20,000 IN CONTINGENCY AWARDS DISTRIBUTED

It was one of the greatest nights in URC history. A night to remember legends of yesterday, and the stars of today, as plans were announced for an even better tomorrow. URC (United Racing Company) celebrated their sixtieth anniversary as our Nation's Oldest Traveling Sprint Car Organization in 2007 and Saturday night at the Lancaster Host, in Lancaster, PA, all were honored. Lights were flashing and panning the room, there was a large screen video presentation, tiered seating for the guests and Diamond Awards for the competitors, one would think you were at the Academy Awards. In total, more then $46,000 in cash was distributed and an additional $20,000 in contingency awards. Guests of Honor Dave Kelly and Glenn Fitzcharles, the two winningest drivers in URC history, were greeted with a standing ovation and both greatly enjoyed their time to re-united with former competitors and friends as well. One of the largest turnouts in URC banquet history was present to see the crowning of 2007 URC Driver Champion Curt Michael and Owner Champion Kathy Palladino. The Michael/Palladino Team collected more then $10,000 in cash for winning the twenty-eight race URC Bar's Leaks Sprint Tour. Michael won three features in a very competitive season that delivered a record setting twenty different feature winners in a single season.

Looking to 2008, URC continued to send the message, "We will deliver what we promise". The "smart schedule" of 2007 will be duplicated for 2008, with the focus on booking events close to home in light of the on-going fuel price increases. A top notch insurance plan for the competitors will also return and American Racer will again be the official tire of URC. Big events for 2008 will include the URC Sprint Nationals at Williams Grove along with the 2nd Annual URC/358 Challenge at Selinsgrove. A third big event is also in the planning.

Special Awards are always a highlight to the URC Awards Banquet. Here are the various special award winners that include the award sponsor, award nominees and the award winners.

Special Awards

Award/Sponsor Nominees: Winner:

Presidential Award/John Zimmerman No Nominees Steve Peters & Flo Fling

Best Appearing Car/Clark Angstadt Welsh 2W, McClaren 21A Zuczek 50/Miller 8 Team 2W, Kevin and Pete Welsh

Crew Member of the Year/Cher Zimmerman Tommy Allan #99, Jeff Kline #56, Dave Martzel #21A, Brandon Weibley #73 Jeff Kline #56

URC Dedication Award/Area Auto Racing News John Pinter, Scott Pursell, Kramer Williamson, Gary Bacon John Pinter

Jim Shaw Memorial Award/Pat Miller Jimmy Martin, Guy Howie, Bruce Engler, Gary Bacon Gary Bacon #21A

Harry Johnson Founders Award/Buzz Rose No Nominees Billy Gallagher

URC Women of the Year/Larry & Jan Gilbert No Nominees Dawn Pursell

URC Mechanic of the Year/Gene Franckowiak No Nominees Pat Palladino

Joe Fiore Determination Award/Andi Weiner Jimmy Martin, Adam Gordon, Mike Kostic, Jason Clauss Scott Pursell

Most Improved Driver of the Year/Program Dynamics JJ Grasso, Robbie Stillwaggon, Davey Sammons, Adam Gordon Davey Sammons

URC Rookie of the Year/Cher Zimmerman Andrew Hannula and Joey Biasi Andrew Hannula & Joe Biasi Co-Rookie Winners of 2007 *Rookies shared cash awards from URC, Hank's Performance and a Certificate from J&H

The Wilwood Tough Break Award, valued at $1,300 and organized each year by Scott Pursell, was presented to car owner John Pinter.

The LikeWise Construction $1,000 Award presented to Scott Pursell

The Chip Rewards Program returned in 2007. Each driver and owner earns one chip for doing a car display, personal appearance, radio or TV show or for sending out a Press Release. The more events you do, the chips you earn, increasing your chance to win the draw. Thirty-three drivers or owners participated that resulted in 113 promotional activities. The $500 cash winner was Ed Aikin.

A Manufacturers Drawing took place and included certificates from American Racer, DMI, Hank's Performance, Kinsler, KSE, Penske Shocks, Saldana, Ultra Shield, Wilwood Brakes, XXX, Berkibile, DSR, J&J, Kramer Kraft, Mason MRI, Pro Shocks, Simpson, VP Fuels, Wings Unlimited, Zemco, Brodix, GME, Jereco Engines, Kreitz, Maxim, Ron Davis, Top Flight, Weld, Winters, Any owner making ten events or more was eligible for the drawing. The winner was Mike Kostic.

The annual drawing for a set of Brodix Heads, valued at $2,500 was won by Bill Gallagher, owner of the 5G.

A drawing also took place for a GME Steering Unit valued at $1,595 with J.J. Grasso winning the draw.

A drawing was organized by Valocity Management, suppliers of safety equipment and Kyle Purks was the award winner.

Point Fund money was distributed to the top twenty drivers and owners that were in attendance. Curt Michael and Car Owner Kathy Palladino collected the largest slice of the $46,000 cash payout. Michael Carber finished second in driver points with Bill Gallagher of BBJG Inc. finishing second in owner points. Ed Aikin was third in driver points with Josette McClaren third in owner points. Kramer Williamson was fourth in both driver and owner points. 2006 URC Rook of the Year Davey Sammons finished fifth in the driver point chase. Using two drivers to get the job done, Car Owner Guy Howie finished fifth in owner points.

Along with the season long URC Bar's Leaks Sprint Series point fund, there were three mini-series that took place in 2007. Kramer Williamson was the champion of the Valley Forge INC Pennsylvania Sprint Series and sponsor Bill Gallagher made the presentation. Winning the Fred's Trailer Sales & Service New Series was driver Curt Michael and Owner Kathy Palladino. Fred Kennedy made the presentation. In the Taylor & Messick Delaware State Sprint Series, Jimmy Messick made the cash presentation to Champion Driver Curt Michael and Owner Kathy Palladino.

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