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SMITH COMMITTED TO UNITED LATE MODEL SERIES!

SMITH COMMITTED TO UNITED LATE MODEL SERIES! For Immediate Release: February 25, 2026 (Pittsburgh, PA) – The Canaseraga, New York native Kevin Smith 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. Smith 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.  Smith 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.  Smith pilot his own #97 Capital Chassis on Penske Shocks with Clements Racing Engines under the hood.  See him opening night at Tyler County Speedway in Middlebourne, West Virginia on Saturday, May 02, 2026

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SCHAFFER COMMITTED TO UNITED LATE MODEL SERIES!

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

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United E-Mod Series Announces Immediate Dissolution

United E-Mod Series Announces Immediate Dissolution FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 24, 2026 (Pittsburgh, PA) – The United E-Mod Series (UEMS) has announced its immediate dissolution, citing a strategic shift of resources to the United Late Model Series and an unfortunate decline in events regarding the UMP Modified division throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Based in Pennsylvania, the United E-Mod Series was built on delivering premier UMP Modified events across New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Maryland. Since its return in 2023, the series established a streamlined, high-profile schedule complemented by loyalty programs that united teams from multiple states. UEMS quickly became known for its competitive purses, stringent technical standards, and a tour format that competitors and fans could consistently follow. However, persistent weather challenges and track closures throughout the 2025 season limited the series to completing just 20 percent of its scheduled events. Looking ahead to 2026, multiple tracks

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2026 United Late Model Series Procedures

Updated – 2/23/2026: 2026 United Late Model Series Procedures. Updated Rules & Procedures can be viewed at: https://ulmsracing.com/ulms-rules/ The 26th Season of the Jay’s Automotive United Late Model Series Presented By United Appliances Fueled By VP Racing Fuels is just around the corner with opening night scheduled for Saturday, May 02, 2026 at Tyler County Speedway for the 32nd Annual Running of the Topless 50 and the Earl Hill Memorial! 2026 boasts over $100,000.00 in first place prize money through 13 events in NY, PA, MD, and WV!  Purses ranging from $5000-$20000 to win, $1000 for tenth, and $500 to start!  The return of the coveted Elite Driver Program and more. Keep up to date with the United Late Model Series on our socials (@unitedlatemodelseries). 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

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LIBERTY CLASSIC JULY 01, 2026 – Michaels Mercer Raceway Park

Jay’s Automotive United Late Model Series Invades Michaels Mercer Raceway Park for $6,000-to-Win Liberty Classic on July 1! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 14, 2026 (Pittsburgh, PA) – The Jay’s Automotive United Late Model Series Presented by United Appliances of Pittsburgh returns to Western Pennsylvania on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, for the Liberty Classic at Michaels Mercer Raceway Park. The event is shaping up to be the largest Super Late Model race in the speedway’s history, boasting $6,000 to win, $1,000 for 10th, and $500 to start. The appearance marks the Series’ first visit to Mercer in nine years. In its last stop at the 3/8-mile dirt oval, Dave Hess Jr. captured the 2017 Chiller Thriller, parking his No. 44 super late model  in Close Racing Supply Victory Lane. Located in Mercer, Pennsylvania, the 3/8-mile oval will host the only midweek event of the 2026 ULMS campaign. The Liberty Classic also

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2026 United Late Model Series Schedule

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐉𝐚𝐲’𝐬 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐲 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞’𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐬𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞! The 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 United Late Model Series season features new events, a new speedway after 26 years, new purses, both returning and new drivers, as well as larger-paying shows throughout the year! 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬: 𝟏𝟑 tentative dates 𝟓 events paying $𝟏𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎+ to win 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 Trevor Zuver’s Second Annual Stars & Stripes Showdown Tyler County Speedway’s 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 Compound Tire Rule allowing 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐫 & 𝐇𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 Schedule 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐬 teams to compete in 𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 event in the region 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 (Minimums | Excluding Prelims): • $5,000 – $20,000 to win • $1,000 for 10th • $500 to start The 𝟐𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 will see teams compete at 𝟖–𝟏𝟎 speedways across 𝟒 states Schedule is tentative and subject to change. Purse amounts vary by event. Refer to individual event releases for

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Pinkerous Captures 2025 ROTY Honors!

25th Anniversary Jay’s Automotive United Late Model Series Chew On This Jerky Rookie of the Year — Brock Pinkerous! (Pittsburgh, PA) — Fifteen-year-old Brock Pinkerous, of Ellenville, New York, has been named the 2025 Chew On This Jerky Rookie of the Year for the Jay’s Automotive United Late Model Series (ULMS) Fueled By VP Racing Fuels. In his first full season of Super Late Model competition, Pinkerous made an immediate impression, showcasing remarkable maturity, speed, and consistency. Building on his previous success in the 604 Crate Late Model division, Brock transitioned to the Super Late Model ranks under the guidance of veteran crew chief Russ King with RKR, proving he could contend with the best in the region. New Year. New Division. New Series. Entering 2025, Pinkerous and his BPR team set out to tackle their first full tour with the United Late Model Series — with clear goals of

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Logan Zarin Capture’s Jay’s Automotive United Late Model Series Fueled By VP Racing Fuels Integra Shocks Challenge Series!

Logan Zarin Captures Jay’s Automotive United Late Model Series Fueled By VP Racing Fuels Integra Shocks Challenge Series! (Pittsburgh, PA) — Hookstown, Pennsylvania native Logan Zarin wrapped up an impressive 2025 season by finishing third in the Jay’s Automotive United Late Model Series (ULMS) Fueled By VP Racing Fuels Championship, just behind Champion Mason Zeigler and runner-up Ryan Montgomery — one spot short of his second-place finish in 2024. However, Zarin still cashed in big by capturing the 2025 Integra Shocks Challenge Series Championship, earning a $5,300 bonus through the United Late Model Series and Integra Racing Shocks partnership program. Zarin Leads the Integra Shocks Challenge Series Now in his third year on tour with the United Late Model Series, Zarin committed to the Integra Shocks loyalty program for all United Late Model Series events. Zarin topped Dave Stamm and Brock Pinkerous in the Challenge Series standings securing the top

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Montgomery Second In Jay’s Automotive United Late Model Series Fueled By VP Racing Fuels 25th Anniversary Season Championship!

Montgomery Second In Jay’s Automotive United Late Model Series Fueled By VP Racing Fuels 25th Anniversary Season Championship! (Pittsburgh, PA) — Fairmont, West Virginia native Ryan Montgomery finished second in the 2025 Jay’s Automotive United Late Model Series (ULMS) Fueled By VP Racing Fuels Points Championship behind Champion Mason Zeigler in a tight points battle that came down to the unexpected final event of the 2025 season on Sunday, September 21, 2025, which came with a trip to Close Racing Supply Victory Lane in the annual Fall Fest event. The series had been slated to conclude with several dates in West Virginia, including Beckley Motor Speedway’s USA 100 and Pennsboro Speedway’s Mason Dixon 75. However, with both events being canceled due to scheduling and weather-related issues, Zeigler’s impressive campaign officially sealed his spot as the 2025 United Late Model Series Champion. Consistency With New Team — JWR Montgomery entered 2025

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Mason Zeigler A United Late Model Series Champion!

Mason Zeigler Clinches Jay’s Automotive United Late Model Series Fueled By VP Racing Fuels 25th Anniversary Championship! (Pittsburgh, PA) — Uniontown, Pennsylvania native Mason Zeigler has captured his first-ever Jay’s Automotive United Late Model Series (ULMS) Fueled By VP Racing Fuels Points Championship, securing the title on Sunday, September 21, 2025, with a fourth-place finish in the annual Fall Fest event. The series had been slated to conclude with several West Virginia dates, including Beckley Motor Speedway’s USA 100 and Pennsboro Speedway’s Mason Dixon 75. However, with both events being canceled due to scheduling and weather-related issues, Zeigler’s impressive campaign officially sealed his spot as the 2025 United Late Model Series Champion. A Season of Consistency and Dominance Zeigler entered 2025 uncertain of his team’s full-season plans. After discussions with Series Director Trevor Zuver, the 25z team committed to United Late Model Series competition following a dominant victory on opening

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