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
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Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprint Drivers and Teams Attack the King of the 360 Nationals.
SYRACUSE, NY – Although it was held after the traditional Daytona Speedweeks, the annual King of the 360 Nationals featuring the Ronald Laney Memorial was held this past weekend at the East Bay Raceway Park near Tampa, Fla. Just like years past, several Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprint drivers and teams headed to the sunshine state to kick off the new season.
Heading the list was an unique combination. The car was the familiar #33 Paterson Motorsports entry but it was wrenched by Doug Emery instead of driven. Behind the wheel in only his second ever winged sprint car start was modified star Stewart Friesen. The Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada star showed everyone just how much talent is under the helmet with a headline making outing.
Just missing qualifying on the first night, Friesen then took the Cor-Pak Merchandising sponsored sprinter to an impressive 11th place finish on night two followed by a “head turning” ninth in the Laney Memorial finale. Emery, who will be a car owner and crew chief more in 2010 than a driver, didn’t rule out having Friesen behind the wheel again at an ESS event.
The Vi-Kell Enterprises #12 driven by Tim Kelly and wrenched by Ed Vickio once again made the trip to East Bay looking to get a jump start on the new season. Although the sharp, blue colored sprint showed speed all three nights. The Rock Stream, NY pilot, who has collected 13 career ESS triumphs, just missed cracking the A-Main starting line-ups with a 3rd place B-Main finish on the final night the best. An event which qualified just two cars.
Jessica Zemken started her much anticipated 2010 campaign which will see her splitting time in 410 powered machines as well as with a 360 power at several ESS events. She picked up a ride in the Ron Hammons #6 for the three race series. However, just like Kelly she just missed qualifying all three nights. Also with a B-Main high of third, Zemken (who finished in 11th in ESS points last season with an A-Main victory) is looking forward being apart of Tony Stewart Racing for the upcoming season.
Ohsweken Speedway owner and avid sprint car competitor Glenn Styres had a very successful three day weekend. Styres, who competes in about half dozen ESS events each year, qualified for all three A-Main events with a high of 13th on the final night. But, he was welcomed to victory lane on that final evening as the winner of the Laney Memorial and $14,500 top prize was Wayne Johnson piloting a mount owned by Styres.
Part-time ESS competitors Jared Zimbardi and Bruce DeWick also competed in all three nights but missed getting into feature events. Zimbardi took fourth in two B-Mains with DeWick (who owns and operates the ESS racing simulator) was looking to get valuable laps before he hits the 2010 season up north.
Also with ESS roots was three-time point runner-up Jeff VanDusen who now resides in Florida. Using a motor borrowed from Emery, VanDusen competed in the first two events but missed cracking the A-Main starting line-ups taking fourth in both of his B-Mains.
The 27th Anniversary Season for the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints is set to kick off Saturday, May 29th at the Fonda Speedway for the seventh annual Earl Halaquist Memorial. The recently released tentative schedule boasts 27 dates and 15 different facilities in New York, Ontario and Quebec, Canada. More dates are still in the works. For the latest up to date information please log in to www.empiresupersprints.com where it has become tradition of excitement guaranteed!!
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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.
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.
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United Rebel Sprint Series Releases 2010 Schedule
The United Rebel Sprint Series goes into its fifth season with the Rebels returning to several tracks and adding multiple new tracks for 2010. Racers will be competing for two Regional Championships this year as well as the coveted National Championship crown.
The URSS Series will be divided into the Colorado region and the Kansas Region for 2010. The Colorado Region will feature several new facilities for 2010, with the all-new Colorado Motorsports Park in Byers being the cornerstone of the region. Visit the CMP website at www.coloradomotorsportspark.com. The 1/3 mile oval facility boasts a Grandstand with 3,000 indoor seats. The Rebels will be appearing at the new Lamar Speedway in Lamar Colorado, another 1/3 semi-high bank racetrack. You can visit their website at www.lamarracingclub.com. The Rebels will also make their debut at the Pueblo Speedway in Pueblo Colorado, El Paso County Speedway in Calhan, Colorado and make return visits to 1-76 Speedway in Ft. Morgan Colorado and the Phillips County Raceway in Holyoke, Colorado.
The Kansas Region will highlight trips to several familiar venues along with return trips to several tracks that were racer favorites in past seasons. The Rebels will also make their debut at the historic Belleville Highbanks August 5th, this show is guaranteed to be a can’t miss show as the Rebels attack the highbanked half mile track. The Rebels will return to the highbanks of Thunderhill Speedway in Mayetta Kansas three, the tight oval at Dirtona Raceway in Hugoton Kansas, the Fairgrounds Speedway for the Five State Fair in Liberal Kansas, and three nights at the Dawson County Speedway in Lexington Nebraska. Also on the 2010 Schedule is the return of the Great American Dirt Track at Jetmore Kansas. The 3/8’s oval will host the URSS Rebels seven times including the Jetmore Nationals on August 28th. Visit their website at www.greatamericandirttrack.com for ticket information for the 2010 season.
On tap for 2010 is the return of the Third Annual Wheatshocker Nationals July 17th & 18th at RPM Speedway in Hays, Kansas. This event has drawn racers from five states to compete for the $2,000.00 to win top prize. Also the URSS will feature the return of Speedweeks July 30th through August 7th featuring eight races in nine days on seven different tracks. The Rebels will fight it out on tracks ranging from ¼ mile bullring at the Rush County Fair , to 3/8 mile ovals at Jetmore, Colby, Liberal and Hutchinson to the huge ½ mile at Belleville. This will be a true test of the URSS Rebels metal as they duke it out for the Speedweeks Crown.
For more information on the United Rebel Sprint Series you can visit the Series Website at www.unitedrebelsprintseries.com or contact Rick Salem at 785-475-7010 or by e-mail at rksalem@eaglecom.net
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