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Kevin Smith Finishes Fifth in 2026 Jay’s Automotive United Late Model Series Championship!

Kevin Smith Finishes Fifth in 2026 Jay’s Automotive United Late Model Series Championship! For Immediate Release: November 8, 2026 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Arkport, New York native Kevin Smith capped off his rookie campaign with a fifth-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 fourth-place Ken Schaffer, third-place Dylan Lewis, runner-up Bryan Bernheisel, and newly crowned series champion Jon Lee. A Rookie Season Focused on Learning and Development! Smith completed his first full season traveling with the United Late Model Series as an Elite Driver and a contender in the Chew On This – Jerky Rookie of the Year program. For the young Empire State racer, the 2026 season was about far more than championship points and finishing positions. It was an opportunity to gain valuable experience, develop his driving abilities, and continue building a

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Ken Schaffer Finishes Fourth in 2026 Jay’s Automotive United Late Model Series Championship!

Ken Schaffer Finishes Fourth in 2026 Jay’s Automotive United Late Model Series Championship! For Immediate Release: November 8, 2026 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – DuBois, Pennsylvania native Ken Schaffer capped off his rookie campaign with a fourth-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 Dylan Lewis, runner-up Bryan Bernheisel, and newly crowned series champion Jon Lee. A Rookie Season of Growth and Determination! Schaffer completed his first full season traveling with the United Late Model Series as an Elite Driver and a contender in the Chew On This – Jerky Rookie of the Year program. Throughout the 2026 campaign, Schaffer and his Ken Schaffer Racing (KSR) team faced the challenges of competing at several facilities where the DuBois, Pennsylvania driver had never previously turned a lap. Despite entering the season with limited experience at many of

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Dylan Lewis Finishes Third in 2026 Jay’s Automotive United Late Model Series Championship!

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

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Bryan Bernheisel Finishes Runner-Up in 2026 Jay’s Automotive United Late Model Series Championship!

Bryan Bernheisel Finishes Runner-Up in 2026 Jay’s Automotive United Late Model Series Championship! For Immediate Release: November 8, 2026 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Jonestown, Pennsylvania native Bryan Bernheisel capped off an impressive rookie campaign with a runner-up finish in the 2026 Jay’s Automotive United Late Model Series Presented By M&T Appliances & Fueled By VP Racing Fuels Championship, finishing second to newly crowned series champion Jon Lee. Rookie Year on Tour! Bernheisel completed his first full season traveling with the United Late Model Series as an Elite Driver and a contender in the Chew On This – Jerky Rookie of the Year program. Throughout the 2026 campaign, Bernheisel and his DMB Motorsports team took on the challenges of competing across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, facing some of the area’s top regional and national Super Late Model competitors. Competing in all 11 series events, Bernheisel demonstrated determination and consistency as he

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Jon Lee Crowned 2026 Chew On This – Jerky Rookie of the Year Alongside United Late Model Series Championship!

Jon Lee Crowned 2026 Chew On This – Jerky Rookie of the Year Alongside United Late Model Series Championship! For Immediate Release: November 8, 2026 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Summerville, Pennsylvania’s Jon Lee capped off a remarkable 2026 campaign by capturing not only the Jay’s Automotive United Late Model Series Presented By M&T Appliances & Fueled By VP Racing Fuels Championship, but also the prestigious Chew On This – Jerky Rookie of the Year honors. Lee became the 16th different champion in the United Late Model Series’ 26-year history, joining an exclusive group of competitors to capture both the overall series championship and Rookie of the Year honors in the same season. Throughout the 2026 campaign, Lee demonstrated the consistency, speed, and adaptability needed to compete against some of the region’s best Super Late Model teams. Despite visiting several facilities where he had limited experience or had never previously competed, Lee

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Jon Lee Clinches 2026 Jay’s Automotive United Late Model Series Championship!

Jon Lee Clinches 2026 Jay’s Automotive United Late Model Series Championship! For Immediate Release: November 1, 2026 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Summerville, Pennsylvania’s Jon Lee capped off a remarkable 2026 season by securing his first career Jay’s Automotive United Late Model Series Presented By M&T Appliances & Fueled By VP Racing Fuels Championship on Saturday, October 24, following a sixth-place finish in the Darryl Hills Memorial at Potomac Speedway in Mechanicsville, Maryland. The championship marks a significant milestone for Lee, who becomes the 16th different champion in the United Late Model Series’ 26-year history, while also claiming the Chew On This – Jerky Rookie of the Year honors in his first full season of series competition. Entering 2026, Lee had several goals in mind: complete his first full United Late Model Series campaign, contend for the championship, and compete for Rookie of the Year honors. After a difficult conclusion to his

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Mason Zeigler WINS Second Straight Darryl Hills Memorial at Potomac Speedway with United Late Model Series!

Mason Zeigler WINS Second Straight Darryl Hills Memorial at Potomac Speedway with United Late Model Series! For Immediate Release: November 1, 2026 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — Chalk Hill, Pennsylvania native Mason Zeigler captured his eleventh career Jay’s Automotive United Late Model Series Presented By M&T Appliances victory on Saturday, October 24, at Potomac Speedway, claiming the $6,500-to-win Darryl Hills Memorial for the second consecutive year. A strong field of 27 Super Late Models signed in for competition as the United Late Model Series brought its 2026 championship season to a close at the Mechanicsville, Maryland oval. Zeigler wasted little time establishing himself as the driver to beat, opening the evening by setting the fastest time in Hot Laps before continuing his impressive pace by topping the qualifying charts to earn Fast Time honors. Three competitive heat races followed, with Mason Zeigler, Dylan Lewis, and Trever Feathers each collecting victories. The top

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Darryl Hills Memorial Driver Information

Jay’s Automotive United Late Model Series Presented By M&T Appliances Potomac Speedway – Saturday, October 24th, 2026 Darryl Hills Memorial SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 4:00PM – Pit Gates Open 4:00PM – Registration/Pre-Tech Opens 5:50PM – Registration/Pre-Tech Closes 6:00PM – Drivers Meeting at United Late Model Series Trailer 6:30PM – Hot Laps: 2 Laps United Late Model Series Street Stocks Hobby Stocks Time Trials: 2 Laps United Late Model Series Opening Ceremonies/Track Prep Juice Box Races Heat’s: (Same Order All Night) United Late Model Series Street Stocks Hobby Stocks B-Main’s: (Same Order If Needed) United Late Model Series Street Stocks Hobby Stocks A-MAIN: United Late Model Series – 30 Laps Street Stocks – 15 Laps Hobby Stocks – 15 Laps Darryl Hills Memorial Payout: October 24, 2026 [[1.] $6500.00 [2.] 2000.00 [3.] 1500.00 [4.] 1200.00 [5.] 1150.00 [6.] 1100.00 [7.] 1075.00 [8.] 1050.00 [9.] 1025.00 [10.] 1000.00 [11.] 700.00 [12.] 650.00 [13.]

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United Late Model Series 2026 Championship Weekend Set to Commence at Potomac Speedway!

United Late Model Series 2026 Championship Weekend Set to Commence at Potomac Speedway! For Immediate Release: October 20, 2026 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — The Jay’s Automotive United Late Model Series Presented By M&T Appliances and Fueled By VP Racing Fuels turns its attention to the Darryl Hills Memorial this Saturday, October 24, as the series prepares to crown its 2026 United Late Model Series Champion and bring its 26th season of competition to a close. The event marks the first-ever appearance of the United Late Model Series at the high banks of Potomac Speedway in Mechanicsville, Maryland. The $6,500-to-win Darryl Hills Memorial features a $25,175 main event purse, along with an additional $3,100 in bonus incentives available to participating teams, bringing the total event payout and incentives to $28,275. The season-ending showdown is expected to attract many of the region’s top Super Late Model competitors, with teams anticipated from Pennsylvania, New

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Tim McCreadie Captures His Second Career United Late Model Series Victory in $11,800-to-Win Third Annual Arthur & Cynthia MacMillan Memorial!

Tim McCreadie Captures His Second Career United Late Model Series Victory in $11,800-to-Win Third Annual Arthur & Cynthia MacMillan Memorial! For Immediate Release: September 18, 2026 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Watertown, New York native Tim McCreadie scored his second career Jay’s Automotive United Late Model Series Presented By M&T Appliances victory Friday night at Outlaw Speedway, charging from the fourth starting position to capture the $11,800-to-win Third Annual Arthur & Cynthia MacMillan Memorial. A strong field of 24 Super Late Models signed in for competition at the Dundee, New York dirt track, packing the pit area with United Late Model Series Elite Drivers, Chew On This – Jerky Rookie contenders, and regional and national competitors representing four states — New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and North Carolina. Gregg Satterlee opened the night by setting the fastest time in Hot Laps, but it was Ellenville, New York’s Brock Pinkerous who earned Quick Time

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