The Zimmer Service Center ULMS Late Model Series is proud and honored to be sanctioning the 10th annual Connor Bobik Memorial paying $5000 to win and minimum $450 to start in honor and memory of the brave son of series photographer Derek Bobik and his wife Diane Friday, August 14 at Thunder Mountain Speedway.
The Bobik family lost Connor on February 2, 2011 to brain cancer. Every year since Derek and Diane have memorialized their son with a race for Super Late Models, this year’s event is held at Thunder Mountain Speedway for the second year in a row. As yet, there has not been a repeat winner. Every year for this event, the Bobik’s have several fundraisers including drawings for autographed photos, door panels and donations from various tracks, businesses, and event sponsors. All proceeds are given to the “Make-a-Wish” foundation. This Friday night will be no different.
“Diane and I are just thrilled to be able to do this again this year,” Derek said. “Although the pain of losing Connor will never leave us, it’s a great feeling to know that everyone’s generosity will allow Make-A-Wish to continue ‘granting the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.”
Max Blair will lead the ULMS Late Model series contingent of racers, which includes, Wyatt Scott who sits 14 points behind the popular black and green #111 of Blair. Wyatt’s father, David Scott is closing in on his son for the runner up spot in the point chase. Slowride in the Terry Suppa owned, Brad Nolte newly prepared LazerBurn #4s machine are looking for their first ULMS win of the 2020 still. Greg Oakes, Jason Dobson and Doug Eck are the series top 6 teams. They will be joined by Thunder Mountain Speedway’s point leader and defending track champion, Chris Hackett along with Gale Huey, Jeremy Ohl, Damien Bidwell, who is coming off a win last Friday night at Thunder Mountain along with Del Rougeux and Matt Lux. Also expected are top regional teams of Mike Pegher Jr., Gregg Satterlee, Chub Frank, Mike Wonderling, Alex Ferree, Mike Knight and many others.
Winners of the past nine Connor Bobik Memorial events have been, Devin Friese (2011), Sammy Stile (2012), Mike Blose (2013, Waylon Wagner (2014), Jared Miley (2015), Gregg Satterlee (2016, Alex Ferree (2017), Kyle Hardy (2018) and Russ King took home the 9th edition of the Connor Bobik Memorial.
Max Blair is the current series point leader and is also the Jay Auto Wrecking Fast Time of Year point leader. Jason Dobson is on top of the 2R Excavating Hard Charger of the Year point chase over Blair and Wyatt Scott is currently your Chew on This Jerky Rookie of the Year point leader over Dobson. The series has not had a repeat winner in 2020 after eight events.
Pits open at 5pm Friday night, with grandstands opening at 530pm and racing at 730pm. Adult general admission is $20, Senior Citizens $18, Students $10 (7-17yrs), Family pack is $55 (2 adults and up to 4 students), and pit passes are $30 and $15 for kids under the age of 10 years. The ULMS Registration Fee is $50 for all ULMS competitors. Thunder Mountains asks that if you are displaying symptoms of COVID-19 and/or not feeling well, please stay home and do not attend. All fans are encouraged to wear a mask, social distance and follow CDC guidelines.
Thunder Mountain will be paying out at the end of the evening. Thunder Mountain Speedway utilizes the Mylaps transponder systems for all timing and scoring. ULMS Registration cut off and Driver Meeting will be held at 645pm and Hot Laps shortly there after followed by Integra Shocks Qualifying at 730pm.
It is recommended that all teams, please print off the new 2020 ULMS Registration form from the website at http://ulmsracing.com/ulms-driver-registration/ to speed up the process and help limit overcrowding and keep the social distancing as much as possible. ULMS Entry Fee will be $50 and the series ask please bring correct change if possible to limit exposure and stick with the CDC guidelines as much as possible.
ULMS Racing Series procedures will be in place, which includes hot lap and time trials, minimum 8 lap qualifying heat events, consolation events (if needed) and main event. Time Trials per ULMS rules will be the following: 3 heats will be straight up; 4 heats will result in A&B group qualifying. If there are 4 heats or less, the top 2 heat finishers will redraw for their feature starting positions, otherwise, heat winner only will redraw (5 or 6 heats). The ULMS Late Model Series tire rule is Hoosier 1300 or American Racer 44 or harder on all 4 corners. All late model teams must present their cars along with safety equipment at pre-race safety and car inspection. No cars will be allowed on the track before completing tech.
Drivers who are late and are more than 1 car out of order for qualifying will only receive one (1) lap in qualifying. If qualifying is A-B group qualifying and car is not in group assigned, then no time will be recorded (Group A qualifies with Group A. etc). Drivers who fail to arrive in lineup in time will start scratch in the event and must past tech in lineup area. (heat, consi or feature). ULMS Integra Shocks Qualifying Time Trials will be held to determine the qualifying heat race lineup.
You can find all your Zimmer Service Center ULMS Late Model Series information online at www.ulmsracing.com and on Facebook and the new Twitter page of @ULMSLateModels.
ULMS RACING SERIES is proudly supported by Zimmer’s Service Center, Close Racing Supply, Precise Racing, Hoosier Tire Mid Atlantic, Lias Tire, American Racer Tire, Murphy’s Logging, Chew on this Jerky, 2R Excavating, Viper Motorsports, WEHRS Machine & Racing Products, DirtDefender, Jay’s Auto Wrecking, Genesis Shocks, Keyser Manufacturing, Integra Shocks, Keizer Wheels, Cousins Designs, Dynamic Drivelines, Beyea Headers, Mary Norgrove Notary Public, Jays Automotive, Phantom Signs & Graphics, Vahlco Wheels Accelo Race Wear and Bernheisel Race Components.
CONNOR BOBIK MEMORIAL PURSE:
$5000, $2250, $1250, $1150, $1000, $850, $750, $700, $675, $650, $575, $550, $475, 14-24 $450 – $100 TOW for Non Qualifiers