GLANDEN COMMITTED TO UNITED LATE MODEL SERIES!
For Immediate Release: March 03, 2026
(Pittsburgh, PA) – The Denton, Maryland native Matt Glanden 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.
Glanden 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. Glanden 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.
He’ll pilot his own #01 Rocket Chassis on FOX Shocks with a Mullins Racing Engines under the hood fueled by VP Racing Fuel.
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!
Glanden is sponsored by VP Racing Fuel, Shore Logistics, G2 Design, Bruce Kane Racing, & Fox Factory Shocks.
Be sure to follow Matt on his racing page (@mattglandenracing)
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 – 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
Current 2026 Expected and/or Signed United Elite Drivers Include:
01 – Matt Glanden: Denton, MD (Chew On This – Jerky Rookie)
5L – Jon Lee: Summerville, Pennsylvania (Chew On This – Jerky Rookie)
13x – Ken Schaffer: Dubois, Pennsylvania (Chew On This – Jerky Rookie)
10s – Dave Stamm: Millmont, Pennsylvania (Sixth Consecutive Year on Tour)
22 – Greg Oakes: Franklinville, New York (Chew On This – Jerky Rookie)
44 – Dylan Lewis: Oakland, Maryland (Third Consecutive Year on Tour)
97 – Kevin Smith: Canaseraga, New York (Chew On This – Jerky Rookie)
119 – Bryan Bernheisel: Jonestown, Pennsylvania (Chew On This – Jerky Rookie)
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, 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