SCHAFFER COMMITTED TO UNITED LATE MODEL SERIES!
For Immediate Release: February 24, 2026
(Pittsburgh, PA) – The Dubois, Pennsylvania native Ken Schaffer is committed for his first year on tour with the Jay’s Automotive United Late Model Series Presented By United Appliances of Pittsburgh Fueled By VP Racing Fuel.
Schaffer notified Series Director, Trevor Zuver of his commitment to be an Elite Driver for the 2026 United Late Model Series Championship and be a Chew On This – Jerky Rookie of the Year contender. Schaffer has his sights set for the regional tours $6,000.00 to win Championship Point Fund as well as the over $100,000.00 in first place prize money throughout the thirteen scheduled events in NY, PA, MD, and WV.
Schaffer will pilot his own #13x Rocket Chassis and you can see him opening night at Tyler County Speedway in Middlebourne, West Virginia on Saturday, May 02, 2026 for the 32nd Annual Topless 50 & Earl Hill Memorial paying $5,000.00 to win, $1,000.00 for tenth, and $500.00 to start!
He’s sponsored by Dilullo Transport, People’s Auto Body, Clearfield-Jefferson Primary Care Associates, Ken Schaffer Excavating Inc., Henry Racing Engines, Holmes Performance & Machine, Lindemuth Laser Etching, & Afterburner Performance.
Be sure to follow Ken on his racing page (@kenschafferracing)
2026 Jay’s Automotive United Late Model Series Presented By United Appliances Schedule:
Date: Location: Event: Amount:
5/02/2026 – Tyler Co Speedway – Topless 50 – $5,000.00
5/08/2026 – Outlaw Speedway – NASCAR Night – $10,000.00
– Trevor Zuver’s Independence Speedweek –
7/01/2026 – Michaels Mercer Raceway Park – Liberty Classic – $6,000.00
– Trevor Zuver’s Stars & Stripes Showdown –
7/02/2026 – The Dirt Track at Genesee – Stars & Stripes Showdown – Practice
7/03/2026 – The Dirt Track at Genesee – Night One – $3,000.00
7/04/2026 – The Dirt Track at Genesee – U.S.M.C. Jason Dunham Memorial – $10,000.04
7/05/2026 – TBA – $4,041.00
7/17/2026 – Path Valley Speedway – Night of Power – $7,000.00
7/18/2026 – Hagerstown Speedway – Frank Sagi Memorial – $6,000.00
– Country Roads 100 Weekend –
8/27/2026 – Tyler County Speedway – Country Roads 100 – Practice
8/28/2026 – Tyler County Speedway – Country Roads 50 – Prelim
8/29/2026 – Tyler County Speedway – Country Roads 50 – $5,000.00
8/30/2026 – Tyler County Speedway – Country Roads 100 – $20,000.00
9/18/2026 – Outlaw Speedway – 3rd Annual Arthur & Cynthia MacMillan Memorial – $10,000.00
9/19/2026 – Selinsgrove Speedway – PA National Open – $10,000.00
– United Late Model Series Championship Night –
10/24/2026 – Potomac Speedway – Daryl Hills Memorial – $6,500.00
All dates/purses subject to change, additionals possible to be added.
** 26th Anniversary United Late Model Series Championship Point Fund **
- $6,000.00
- $3,000.00
- $2,000.00
- $1,500.00
- $1,100.00
- $1,075.00
- $1,050.00
- $1,025.00
- $1,000.00
- $1,000.00
**Chew On This Jerky Rookie of The Year Point Fund **
- $1,500.00
- $500.00
- $300.00
2026 United Late Model Series Marketing Partners:
Jay’s Automotive, United Appliances of Pittsburgh, Close Racing Supply, Chew on This – Jerky, VP Race Fuels, American Racer Tires, Lias Tire Racing Division, Hoosier Racing Tire, Accelo Racewear, Cousins Designs, Zarin Truck & Automotive, The Garage Crawl, B & T Milne Photography, Will Siple Racing Edits, Chase Grimm Videography.
Get Involved in 2026 with the United Late Model Series!
Teams interested in joining the Elite Driver Program or learning more about additional benefits should contact:
Trevor Zuver – Series Owner/Director
📞 (814) 596-8150
📧 trevorzuver@ulmsracing.com
Businesses interested in coming on board as marketing partners are encouraged to reach out today. Custom marketing packages are available for companies of all sizes.
Contact Information
Phone: (814) 596-8150
Email: press@ulmsracing.com
Website: www.ulmsracing.com