Dylan Lewis Finishes Third in 2026 Jay’s Automotive United Late Model Series Championship!
For Immediate Release: November 8, 2026
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Oakland, Maryland native Dylan Lewis capped off his third consecutive season on tour with a career-best third-place finish in the 2026 Jay’s Automotive United Late Model Series Presented By M&T Appliances & Fueled By VP Racing Fuels Championship, finishing behind runner-up Bryan Bernheisel and newly crowned series champion Jon Lee.
Three Years of Progress and Determination!
Since joining the United Late Model Series full-time in 2024, Lewis has continued to make significant strides with his independently owned and operated Dylan Lewis Racing (DLR) program based out of Oakland, Maryland.
Over the past three seasons, Lewis has invested considerable time, effort, and resources into improving his operation. From upgrading his truck and trailer to making chassis changes, engine upgrades, and suspension adjustments, the Maryland racer has remained committed to building a competitive Super Late Model program capable of contending for victories.
Now piloting his #44 Double Nickel Chassis powered by Rhyne Competition Race Engines, Lewis has continued to demonstrate that his team is closing the gap on the region’s top competitors.
The 2026 campaign brought another year of valuable experience and steady improvement, with Lewis showing flashes of speed and the ability to contend near the front on any given night.
Competing in all 11 United Late Model Series events, Lewis recorded three top-ten finishes, one top-five finish, and a heat race victory while accumulating 1,755 championship points.
Although mechanical and parts failures hindered several of his late-season performances, Lewis and his team continued pushing forward, ultimately securing their best championship finish since joining the series.
Lewis concluded the 2026 season 500 points behind champion Jon Lee, earning third in the final championship standings and establishing another milestone for his growing racing operation.
With three full seasons of touring experience under his belt, Lewis is already looking ahead to 2027. Plans are underway for his fourth consecutive season with the United Late Model Series, with the goal of taking the next step toward his first career series championship.
For Lewis and the DLR team, the progress made over the past three seasons has been the result of hard work, determination, and a continued commitment to building a competitive racing program.
2026 Dylan Lewis Racing Season Statistics
- Events Entered: 11 of 11 (100%)
- Top-Ten Finishes: 3
- Top-Five Finishes: 1
- Fast Time Awards: Not provided
- Heat Race Victories: 1
- Feature Victories: 0
- Average Feature Finish: 14.36
- Championship Points: 1,755
- Race Earnings: $9,695.00
- Jay’s Automotive United Late Model Series Championship: Third Place
Championship Season Earnings & Elite Driver Benefits
In addition to his $9,695 in race earnings, Lewis benefited from his participation in the United Late Model Series Elite Driver Program, saving an additional $2,750 throughout the season through complimentary pit passes and waived event fees.
These savings represent money kept directly in the team’s pocket, helping offset the substantial costs associated with traveling from one United Late Model Series event to another.
Combined, Lewis’s race earnings and Elite Driver Program savings brought his total season value to:
$12,445.00 — Excluding Additional Nightly Contingency Awards!
The financial benefits highlight the United Late Model Series’ continued commitment to supporting its traveling competitors and rewarding teams that dedicate themselves to the full championship schedule.
Dylan Lewis Racing Sponsors
The United Late Model Series would like to recognize the sponsors and supporters who helped make Lewis’s third consecutive season on tour possible:
Midway Discount Liquors, RPM Builders, Mike’s Auto Repair, A.H. Holland Custom Homes, Beitzel Excavating, NAPA Auto Parts, BASE Racing Fuel, Rhyne Competition Engines, Longhorn Chassis By Tye Twarog, Glass Unlimited, Hunters Prey Sofaris, BLM Motorsports, Backwood Candles & Melts, Close Racing Supply, Victory Seats, Bilstein Shocks, Schaeffer’s Oil, B2Z Graphics, and Nu-Finish Collision Center.
Their continued support has played an important role in allowing the DLR team to travel throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions while continuing to improve its racing program.
Congratulations to Dylan Lewis and the entire DLR team on their career-best third-place finish in the 2026 Jay’s Automotive United Late Model Series Championship!
We look forward to seeing the #44 back on tour in 2027 as Lewis sets his sights on his first United Late Model Series Championship!
2026 Chew On This – Jerky Rookie Final Point Standings
| Pos. | Car | Driver | Hometown | Points |
| 1 | 5L | Jon Lee | Summerville, PA | 2,255 |
| 2 | 119 | Bryan Bernheisel | Jonestown, PA | 1,950 |
| 3 | 13X | Ken Schaffer | DuBois, PA | 1,725 |
| 4 | 97 | Kevin Smith | Arkport, NY | 1,535 |
| 5 | 22 | Greg Oakes | Franklinville, NY | 845 |
| 6 | 1 | Matt Glanden | Denton, MD | 440 |
2026 United Late Model Series Elite Driver Final Point Standings
| Pos. | Car | Driver | Hometown | Points |
| 1 | 5L | Jon Lee | Summerville, PA | 2,255 |
| 2 | 119 | Bryan Bernheisel | Jonestown, PA | 1,950 |
| 3 | 44 | Dylan Lewis | Oakland, MD | 1,755 |
| 4 | 13X | Ken Schaffer | DuBois, PA | 1,725 |
| 5 | 97 | Kevin Smith | Arkport, NY | 1,535 |
| 6 | 10S | Dave Stamm | Milmont, PA | 1,130 |
| 7 | 25Z | Mason Zeigler | Chalk Hill, PA | 980 |
| 8 | 22 | Greg Oakes | Franklinville, NY | 845 |
| 9 | 1 | Matt Glanden | Denton, MD | 440 |
2026 Jay’s Automotive United Late Model Series Final Championship Point Standings (Top 10)
| Pos. | Car | Driver | Hometown | Points |
| 1 | 5L | Jon Lee | Summerville, PA | 2,255 |
| 2 | 119 | Bryan Bernheisel | Jonestown, PA | 1,950 |
| 3 | 44 | Dylan Lewis | Oakland, MD | 1,755 |
| 4 | 13X | Ken Schaffer | DuBois, PA | 1,725 |
| 5 | 97 | Kevin Smith | Arkport, NY | 1,535 |
| 6 | 10S | Dave Stamm | Milmont, PA | 1,130 |
| 7 | 555 | Brock Pinkerous | Ellenville, NY | 1,080 |
| 8 | 10* | Levi Yetter | Cabot, PA | 1,010 |
| 9 | 25Z | Mason Zeigler | Chalk Hill, PA | 980 |
| 10 | 91 | Chad Homan | Penfield, NY | 855 |
2026 United Late Model Series Marketing Partners
The United Late Model Series extends its appreciation to the businesses and organizations that supported the series throughout its 26th season of competition:
Jay’s Automotive, M&T Appliances, Close Racing Supply, Chew On This – Jerky, American Racer Tire, Lias Tire Racing Division, Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels, Accelo Racewear, Keizer Racing Wheels, Beyea Headers, Siple Racing Edits (SRE), Cousins Designs, Zarin Truck & Automotive, The Garage Crawl, and B & T Milne Photography.
The continued support of these partners plays an essential role in providing competitive purses, championship incentives, contingency awards, and opportunities for Super Late Model teams throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.
Looking Ahead to 2027
With the 2026 championship season officially complete, the United Late Model Series now turns its attention toward preparations for its 27th season of competition in 2027.
The series would like to thank its drivers, teams, officials, sponsors, participating speedways, and loyal race fans for their continued support throughout another season of Super Late Model racing.
Interested in becoming a United Late Model Series marketing partner for 2027?
Whether you’re a small local business or a larger regional organization, the United Late Model Series offers sponsorship and marketing opportunities designed to accommodate businesses of all sizes.
Join one of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region’s premier Super Late Model touring series and become part of the excitement in 2027!
We look forward to seeing everyone back at the track!
United Late Model Series Contact Information
Email: press@ulmsracing.com
Phone: (814) 596-8150
Website: www.ulmsracing.com