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Dave Hess Jr  Captures 10th Annual Mike Farr Memorial!

Dave Hess Jr  Captures 10th Annual Mike Farr Memorial! For Immediate Release: July 13, 2026 Pittsburgh, PA – Waterford, Pennsylvania’s Dave Hess Jr scored his first Jay’s Automotive United Late Model Series Presented by M&T Appliances victory of the 2026 season early Sunday night at Eriez Speedway, capturing the $4,100-to-win 10th Annual Mike Farr Memorial. Hess, came looking to repeat what he’s accomplished leading back to 2024 and redemption from heartbeat with the tour in May. He already won the previous two MIke Farr Memorials, making Sunday night’s victory over Darrell Bossard and Chub Frank three straight and his first win with the tour in 2026 after having one seemingly taken away in May due to mechanical failure ending his run.. The victory marked Hess’s 17th career United Late Model Series triumph, improving him to third all time behind only Gregg Satterlee (21) and Max Blair (43).  A strong field

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Event Notes – 10th Annual Mike Farr Memorial

Event Schedule:     Eriez Speedway Sunday, July 12, 2026                   10th Annual Mike Farr Memorial      United Late Model Series                 – $100 Entry Fee 3:30 PM – Pit Shack / Hauler Parking Opens 5:00 PM – Registration / Pre-Race Tech Opens 6:00 PM – Registration / Pre-Race Tech Closes 6:00 PM – Drivers Meeting (Location: United Late Model SeriesTrailer) 6:30 PM – Hot Laps Order Of Events: (Subject to Change) – United Late Model Series Hot Laps – Two Laps (2) – United Late Model Series Time Trials – Two Laps (2) Opening Ceremonies Heat Race(s) Same Order If Needed – UMP Modifieds – Crate Late Models – Economods – United Late Model Series Heat Races – Eight Laps (8) – Rush Stocks B-Main(s) Same Order If Needed – United Late Model

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Event Notes – Genesee July 3, 2026

Event Schedule:     The Dirt Track at Genesee Friday, July 03, 2026                   Second Annual Stars & Stripes Showdown      United Late Model Series                 – $100 Entry Fee 4:00 PM – Pit Shack / Hauler Parking Opens 5:00 PM – Registration / Pre-Race Tech Opens 6:00 PM – Registration / Pre-Race Tech Closes 6:15 PM – Drivers Meeting (Location: United Late Model SeriesTrailer) 6:30 PM – Hot Laps Order Of Events: (Subject to Change) – United Late Model Series Hot Laps – Two Laps (2) – Four Cylinder Hot Laps – United Late Model Series Time Trials – Two Laps (2) – Four Cylinder Time Trials Opening Ceremonies Heat Race(s) Same Order If Needed – Street Stocks  – United Late Model Series Heat Races – Eight Laps (8) – Four Cylinders –

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Schedule of Events – Inaugural Liberty Classic 7_1_26

Event Schedule:     Michaels Mercer Raceway Park Wednesday, July 01, 2026                   Inaugural Liberty Classic      United Late Model Series                 – $100 Entry Fee 4:00 PM – Pit Shack / Hauler Parking Opens 5:00 PM – Registration / Pre-Race Tech Opens 6:30 PM – Registration / Pre-Race Tech Closes 6:45 PM – Drivers Meeting (Location: United Late Model SeriesTrailer) 7:00 PM – Hot Laps Order Of Events: (Subject to Change) – 602 Modifieds Hot laps – United Late Model Series Hot Laps – Two Laps (2) – United Late Model Series Time Trials – Two Laps (2) – Four Cylinder Hot Laps Opening Ceremonies Heat Race(s) Same Order If Needed – 602 Modified  – United Late Model Series Heat Races – Eight Laps (8) – Four Cylinders B-Main(s) Same Order If Needed – United

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EVENT INFORMATION – TREVOR ZUVER’S INDEPENDENCE SPEEDWEEK FOR UNITED LATE MODEL SERIES

EVENT INFORMATION – TREVOR ZUVER’S INDEPENDENCE SPEEDWEEK FOR UNITED LATE MODEL SERIES For Immediate Release: June 29, 2026 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — The Jay’s Automotive United Late Model Series Presented by M&T Appliances and Fueled by VP Racing Fuels now turns its attention to one of the biggest stretches of the 2026 season as teams prepare for Trevor Zuver’s Independence Speedweek, taking place July 1–5, 2026. The five-day swing features four races in five nights across Pennsylvania and New York as the United States celebrates its 250th Birthday. The inaugural Independence Speedweek for the United Late Model Series begins at Michaels Mercer Raceway Park before traveling north to The Dirt Track at Genesee for three nights and concluding at Eriez Speedway. With over $23,000 in winner’s shares and nearly $100,000 in total purse money, Independence Speedweek is expected to attract many of the region’s top Super Late Model teams from Pennsylvania,

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TREVOR ZUVER’S INDEPENDENCE SPEEDWEEK NEXT FOR UNITED LATE MODEL SERIES!

TREVOR ZUVER’S INDEPENDENCE SPEEDWEEK NEXT FOR UNITED LATE MODEL SERIES For Immediate Release: May 29, 2026 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — The Jay’s Automotive United Late Model Series Presented by M&T Appliances and Fueled by VP Racing Fuels now turns its attention to one of the biggest stretches of the 2026 season as teams prepare for Trevor Zuver’s Independence Speedweek, taking place July 1–5, 2026. The five-day swing features four races in five nights across Pennsylvania and New York as the United States celebrates its 250th Birthday. The inaugural Independence Speedweek for the United Late Model Series begins at Michaels Mercer Raceway Park before traveling north to The Dirt Track at Genesee for three nights and concluding at Eriez Speedway. With over $23,000 in winner’s shares and nearly $100,000 in total purse money, Independence Speedweek is expected to attract many of the region’s top Super Late Model teams from Pennsylvania, New York,

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Drellos Suspended From United Late Model Series Competition Following May 8, 2026 Incident

Drellos Suspended From United Late Model Series Competition Following May 8, 2026 Incident For Immediate Release: May 12, 2026 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – The Jay’s Automotive United Late Model Series Presented By M&T Appliances has announced the immediate suspension of driver Demetrious Drellos, driver of the #111 machine from Queensbury, New York, following an incident during the 5th Annual Ted Siri Memorial on May 8, 2026 at Outlaw Speedway in Dundee, New York. During a caution period, Drellos made contact with the left rear tire of the #555 machine of Brock Pinkerous, resulting in both competitors being unable to continue competition. As a result of the incident, Drellos has been suspended from the next three United Late Model Series sanctioned events or may satisfy the penalty through a payable fine of $1,000.00. The penalty stems directly from Section 12.3 – A – ii) of the 2026 United Late Model Series Rule

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𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐙𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐰!

𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐙𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐰! The defending 2025 United Late Model Series Champion, Mason Zeigler, is starting 2026 right where he left off… on top. After two events, Zeigler leads the 2026 United Late Model Series Championship Chase with two trips to Close Racing Supply Victory Lane and more than $15,000 in winnings already this season. Sitting close behind in second is current Chew On This Jerky Rookie of the Year contender Jon Lee, who has finished runner-up in both events to begin the year. Greg Oakes, who is contending for his first United Late Model Series Championship, sits third after a strong third-place finish at the 5th Annual Ted Siri Memorial. Oakes will look to build momentum when Trevor Zuver’s Independence Speedweek kicks off next for the United Late Model Series, with several events close to home for the Franklinville, NY native. Bryan Bernheisel continues to pick up speed

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𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥

𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 The Jay’s automotive United Late Model Series Presented By M&T Appliances returns to Eriez Speedway on 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 for the 𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥! 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬: 2025 – Dave Hess Jr. 2024 – Dave Hess Jr. 2023 – Michael Norris 2022 – Max Blair 2021 – Max Blair 2020 – Chub Frank 2019 – Greg Oakes 2018 – Max Blair 2017 – JMR – Jared Miley 𝐋𝐚𝐩 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞! As the 𝐌𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 quickly approaches, we once again want to put our best efforts forward in honoring Mr. Farr and making this event as special as it always has been. If you, your business, family, or friends would like to be part of this special event, contact us today. press@ulmsracing.com (814) 596-8150 204 Boden Avenue, Carnegie, PA 15106 Checks or money orders must be made payable to: 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥

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ZEIGLER COMMITTED TO UNITED LATE MODEL SERIES!

ZEIGLER COMMITTED TO UNITED LATE MODEL SERIES! For Immediate Release: May 10, 2026 (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) – Chalk Hill, Pennsylvania native and reigning 2025 United Late Model Series Champion Mason Zeigler has officially committed to his second year on tour with the Jay’s Automotive United Late Model Series Presented by M&T Appliances Fueled by VP Racing Fuels. Zeigler notified Series Director Trevor Zuver of his commitment to become an Elite Driver for the 2026 United Late Model Series Championship on Friday night after capturing his second straight United Late Model Series victory of the season. He now has his sights set on the tour’s $6,000-to-win championship point fund, along with more than $100,000 in first-place prize money across the thirteen scheduled events. Zeigler will pilot his familiar #25z Rocket Chassis, riding on FOX Racing Shocks with Clements Racing Engines under the hood. Entering the season, he sits tied for ninth on

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