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DIRTcar Racing Weekly Points Update: Battles Head Into Final With Schlenk (Late Models) & Gilpin (Modifieds) Clinging To Precarious Leads

Posted Friday, Sep 03, 2010

Concord, NC  DIRTcar Racing’s red-hot national points battles are heading into the final month of the 2010 season with Rusty Schlenk of Jackson, Mich. (Late Models) and Devin Gilpin of Columbus, Ind. (UMP Modifieds) clinging to precarious leads.

DIRTcar Racing Weekly Points Update: Schlenk (Late Models) & Gilpin (UMP Modifieds) Pad National Points Leads

Posted Thursday, Jun 17, 2010

Concord, NC  Rusty Schlenk of Jackson, Mich. (Late Models) and Devin Gilpin of Columbus, Ind. (UMP Modifieds) padded their lead.

Explaining The System: How The 2010 DIRTcar Racing Points Champions Are Determined

Posted Monday, Jun 07, 2010

Concord, NC  The 2010 points championships for members in DIRTcar Racing's eight sanctioned divisions will be determined by driver talent, team strength, Lady Luck...and a calculator.

DIRTcar Racing UMP Weekly Points Update: Schlenk (Late Models) & Gilpin (Modifieds) Add To National Points Leads

Posted Monday, Jun 07, 2010

Maryville, IL  Rusty Schlenk of Jackson, Mich. (Late Models) and Devin Gilpin of Columbus, Ind. (Modifieds) added to their leads in DIRTcar Racing's UMP national points standings after nine weeks of weekly competition.

DIRTcar Racing UMP Weekly Points Update: Schlenk (Late Models) & Sweeney (Modifieds) Remain Atop National Standings

Posted Thursday, May 13, 2010

Maryville, IL  Rusty Schlenk of Jackson, Mich. (Late Models) and Randle Sweeney of Clifty, Ky. (Modifieds) remained atop DIRTcar Racing's UMP circuit national points standings with six weeks of weekly competition completed.

DIRTcar RoundUp 'Party in Pevely' Rescheduled for October 14-15-16, 2010

Posted Wednesday, Mar 17, 2010

Pevely, MO  DIRTcar UMP Racing and I-55 Raceway officials announced today the second edition of the DIRTcar UMP Roundup "Party In Pevely" will be postponed to Oct. 14-15-16, 2010.

Party Starts Thursday! DIRTcar UMP Roundup at I-55 Raceway Highlights Eight Divisions of Racing

Posted Tuesday, Mar 16, 2010

Pevely,MO  The second annual event kicks off on Thursday, March 18, and runs through Saturday, March 20

2010 DIRTcar NE Track Openers Announced

Posted Sunday, Mar 07, 2010

Weedsport, NY  DIRTcar Racing Northeast circuit gearing up for 35th season track openers.

MARS DIRTcar Series to open its 11th season at Clarksville Speedway

Posted Friday, Mar 05, 2010

Clarksville, TN  The popular Southwest Missouri based MARS DIRTcar Series will begin its 11th season on March 12th and March 13th at Clarksville Speedway in Clarksville TN for the Tuckasee Toilet Bowl Classic.

AMI Graphics Official DIRTcar NE Sign Supplier

Posted Friday, Mar 05, 2010

Weedsport, NY  AMI Graphics continues DIRTcar Racing Northeast partnership through 2011.

Paducah Int'l Raceway races into 2010 season with double header!

Posted Thursday, Mar 04, 2010

Paducah, KY  NASCAR Driver Kenny Wallace Headlines the First Annual Rumble By The River

UMP DIRTcar Roundup kicks off 2010 racing season at I-55 Raceway March 18th-20th!

Posted Wednesday, Mar 03, 2010

Pevely, MO  I-55 Raceway will get the 2010 racing season started with a huge event featuring all eight UMP DIRTcar divisions.

Illinois Stars Feger & Cook Realize National Title Dreams As Over $400,000 Is Handed Out During UMP DIRTcar Racing Awards Banquet

Posted Sunday, Jan 10, 2010

Springfield, IL  Rising Midwestern stars Jason Feger and Gary Cook Jr. saw their dreams meet reality during Saturday night's 26th annual UMP DIRTcar Racing ‘Night of Champions' Awards Banquet inside the Springfield Crowne Plaza Hotel's ballroom.

Kenny Wallace First to Submit 2010 DIRTcar Membership Application

Posted Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009

Concord,NC  The NASCAR racer, SPEED personality geared up for 39th Florida DIRTcar Nationals by UNOH

Weather Pushes ‘Party in Pevely’ to March 25-27, 2010

Posted Thursday, Oct 15, 2009

Pevely,MO  Inclement weather has forced officials to move the second annual “DIRTcar Roundup: Party in Pevely”

UMP DIRT Racing National Points Update: Feger (Super Late Models) & Cook (Modifieds) Head To Eldora's Pak-A-Sak UMP DIRT Nationals For Coronation!

Posted Friday, Oct 09, 2009

Maryville, IL  This weekend's Pak-A-Sak UMP DIRTcar Racing Nationals at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, will serve as a coronation for Jason Feger of Bloomington, Ill., and Gary Cook Jr. of Deer Creek, Ill.

Eldora Speedway's UMP Nationals and I-55 Raceway's Party in Pevely a Back-to-Back Blowout for DIRTcar Racing

Posted Friday, Oct 02, 2009

Grayville, IL  A glance at the upcoming Pak-A-Sak UMP DIRTcar Nationals at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, and the UMP DIRTcar Roundup: Party in Pevely at I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Mo.:

UMP DIRT Racing National Points Update: Feger (Super Late Models) & Cook (Modifieds) Move Closer To Championships

Posted Thursday, Oct 01, 2009

Maryville, IL  Jason Feger of Bloomington, Ill. (Super Late Models) and Gary Cook Jr. of Deer Creek, Ill. (Modifieds) find themselves on the brink of winning their first career UMP DIRTcar Racing national points titles.

Three Nights Of Racing (Oct. 1-3) At Tri-City Speedway Will Decide 2009 UMP DIRTcar Racing Pro Late Model National Champion

Posted Wednesday, Sep 30, 2009

Pontoon Beach, IL  The nip-and-tuck battle for the 2009 UMP DIRTcar Racing Pro Late Model national championship will come down to three nights of action at Tri-City Speedway.

UMP DIRT Racing National Points Update

Posted Friday, Sep 25, 2009

Grayville,IL  Feger (Super Late Models) & Cook (Modifieds) See Points Leads Shrink Slightly

UMP DIRT Racing National Points Update: Feger (Super Late Models) & Cook (Modifieds) Remain Atop Standings

Posted Friday, Sep 18, 2009

Maryville, IL  Jason Feger of Bloomington, Ill., kept his Super Late Model points lead at 10 points while Gary Cook Jr. of Deer Creek, Ill., slightly extended his Modified edge in the UMP DIRTcar Racing national points standings released on Thursday.

UMP DIRT Racing National Points Update: Feger (Super Late Models) & Cook (Modifieds) See Leads Shrink Entering Final Month Of Action

Posted Saturday, Sep 12, 2009

Maryville, IL  Jason Feger of Bloomington, Ill. (Super Late Models) and Gary Cook Jr. of Deer Creek, Ill. (Modifieds) remained atop the UMP DIRTcar Racing national points standings entering the final month of the 2009 points races

UMP DIRT Racing National Points Update: Feger (Super Late Models) & Cook (Modifieds) Stay Atop Standings For Another Week

Posted Friday, Sep 04, 2009

Maryville, IL  Jason Feger of Bloomington, Ill. (Super Late Models) and Gary Cook Jr. of Deer Creek, Ill. (Modifieds) remained atop their respective UMP DIRTcar Racing national points races for another week in standings released Friday by organization officials.

UMP DIRT Racing National Points Update: Red-Hot Feger Extends Super Late Model Points Lead; Cook Maintains Modified Edge

Posted Friday, Aug 28, 2009

Maryville, IL  Jason Feger is the hottest driver on the UMP DIRTcar Racing Super Late Model circuit.

UMP DIRT Racing National Points Update: Hot Feger Grabs Super Late Model Points Lead, Cook Maintains Modified Edge

Posted Friday, Aug 14, 2009

Maryville, IL  With one sizzling summer weekend, Jason Feger of Bloomington, Ill., ascended to the top of the UMP DIRTcar Racing national Super Late Model points standings.

UMP DIRT Racing National Points Update: Erb (Super Late Models), Cook (Modifieds) Maintain Points Leads

Posted Friday, Jul 31, 2009

Maryville, IL  Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, Ill. (Super Late Models) and Gary Cook Jr. of Deer Creek, Ill. (Modifieds) maintained their point lead.

UMP National Points Update: Two-Time Defending Champ Erb Moves To Top Of Super Late Model Standings; Cook Remains Modified Leader

Posted Saturday, Jul 25, 2009

Maryville, IL  Two-time defending UMP DIRTcar Racing national Super Late Model champion Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, Ill., made his first appearance at the top of the points standings, moving ahead in the rankings released on Thursday by organization officials.

Macon Speedway Announces Weekly Crate Late Model Bonus

Posted Tuesday, Jun 23, 2009

Macon,IL  Another bonus program for the 2009 Racing Season

UMP DIRTcar Racing National Points Update: Steve Sheppard Jr. (Super Late Models) & Gary Cook Jr. (Modifieds) Move To Top Of Standings

Posted Saturday, Jun 20, 2009

Grayville, IL  Steve Sheppard Jr. of New Berlin, Ill. (Super Late Models) and Gary Cook Jr. of Deer Creek, Ill. (Modifieds) moved to the top of the latest UMP DIRTcar Racing national points standings, which were released on Friday by organization officials.

UMP DIRTcar Racing National Points Update: Hammerle (Super Late Models) & Robinson (Modifieds) On Top Of Latest National Points Standings

Posted Saturday, Jun 13, 2009

Grayville, IL  Midwest stalwart Mike Hammerle of St. Charles, Mo., rose to the top of the latest UMP DIRTcar Racing Super Late Model national points standings, which were released on Friday.

DIRTcar Download: DIRTcar Racing Heating Up The Summer Months

Posted Friday, Jun 05, 2009

Concord,NC  DIRTcar Download is your source for everything in DIRTcar Racing. Throughout the season, you’ll find weekly news, notes and track and driver spotlights from across DIRTcar Racing’s regions.

UMP DIRTcar Racing National Points Update: Schlenk Keeps Super Late Model Lead, Kent Robinson Moves Atop Modified Standings

Posted Saturday, May 30, 2009

Grayville, IL  Rusty Schlenk of Jackson, Mich. (Super Late Models) and Kent Robinson of Bloomington, Ill. (Modifieds) enter the final weekend of May sitting atop the UMP DIRTcar Racing national points standings in their respective divisions.<

DIRTcar Download

Posted Friday, May 22, 2009

Concord,NC  Mid-May Shows the Way to Excellent DIRTcar Action

UMP DIRTcar Racing National Points Update: Schlenk (Super Late Models) & Sweeney (Modifieds) Maintain Points Leads

Posted Thursday, May 21, 2009

Grayville, IL  Rusty Schlenk of Jackson, Mich. (Super Late Models) and Randle Sweeney of Clifty, Ky. (Modifieds) maintained their UMP DIRTcar Racing national points leads heading into the busy Memorial Day Weekend.

UMP DIRTcar Racing National Points Update: Schlenk Maintains Super Late Model Lead, Sweeney Regains Modified Top Spot

Posted Friday, May 15, 2009

Grayville, IL  Rusty Schlenk of Jackson, Mich., maintained his Super Late Model national points lead and Randle Sweeney of Clifty, Ky., regained the top spot in the open-wheel Modified national rankings after last weekend's UMP DIRTcar Racing action.

UMP DIRTcar Racing National Points Update: Schlenk (Super Late Models) & Robinson (Modifieds) Move To Top Of National Standings

Posted Friday, May 08, 2009

Grayville, IL  Rusty Schlenk (Super Late Models) and Kent Robinson (Modifieds) head into this weekend's UMP DIRTcar Racing action riding high after moving to the top of their respective division's national points standings.

DIRTcar Download

Posted Friday, May 08, 2009

Concord,NC  May Turning into a Month of Hot Temperatures, Hotter Racing, Even Hotter Points Battles

DIRTcar Racing: The Weekly Top 10

Posted Wednesday, May 06, 2009

Concord,NC  The Weekly Top 10 is a rundown of the top 10 in DIRTcar Racing National Points

Official DIRTcar Bulletin

Posted Wednesday, May 06, 2009

Concord,NC  Effective May 6, 2009

UMP DIRTcar Racing National Points Update: McBride Takes Over Super Late Model Lead, Sweeney Maintains Modified Edge

Posted Friday, May 01, 2009

Grayville, IL  Jason McBride enters the weekend sitting in uncharted territory.

DIRTcar Download

Posted Friday, Apr 24, 2009

Concord,NC  Tight UMP DIRTcar Pro Late Model Points Race Developing; Big Sunday For DIRTcar Big-Block Modifieds

34th Season Of DIRTcar Racing Gaining Speed At Northeast Tracks

Posted Tuesday, Apr 14, 2009

Weedsport, NY  Big weekend of racing coming up on DIRTcar Northeast circuit.

DIRTcar Download: DIRTcar Racing Action Amps Up In April

Posted Friday, Apr 03, 2009

Concord,NC  DIRTcar Download is your source for everything in DIRTcar Racing.

Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway Announces DIRTcar Racing Sanctioning For 2009 Season

Posted Monday, Mar 30, 2009

Concord,NC  DIRTcar Racing’s presence in western Pennsylvania will expand in 2009 with the addition of Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway

History On The Horizon In First DIRTcar All-Star Weekend In Cayuga County

Posted Saturday, Mar 14, 2009

Weedsport, NY  Inaugural DIRTcar All-Star Weekend creates must-attend July event for fans and racers at Cayuga County Fair Speedway.

DIRTcar Download: March ‘Madness’ Moves In Across The Nation

Posted Saturday, Mar 07, 2009

Concord, NC  DIRTcar Download is your source for everything in DIRTcar Racing. Throughout the season, you’ll find weekly news, notes and track and driver spotlights from across DIRTcar Racing’s regions.

34th Season Ready To Open Across DIRTcar Racing Northeast Circuit

Posted Sunday, Mar 01, 2009

Weedsport, NY  2009 marks DIRTcar Racing’s 34th consecutive year of sanctioning motorsports events in the Northeast.

Can-Am Motorsports Park Signs Up DIRTcar Pro Late Model Class In Time For ‘09

Posted Saturday, Feb 28, 2009

Weedsport, NY  DIRTcar Pro Late Model class joins Can-Am Motorsports Park weekly card in 2009.

DIRTcar Download: Marching Into the Madness

Posted Friday, Feb 20, 2009

Concord, NC  DIRTcar Download is your source for everything in DIRTcar Racing. Throughout the season, you’ll find weekly news, notes and track and driver spotlights from across DIRTcar Racing’s regions.

DIRTcar Download: Marching Into the Madness

Posted Saturday, Feb 14, 2009

Barberville, FL  DIRTcar Download is your source for everything in DIRTcar Racing. Throughout the season, you’ll find weekly news, notes and track and driver spotlights from across DIRTcar Racing’s regions.

World Racing Group Announces VP Racing Fuels

Posted Saturday, Jan 31, 2009

Concord,NC  World Racing Group announced today that VP Racing Fuels has signed a multiyear agreement to be the Official Racing Fuel

Erb & Leka Collect Lion’s Share Of Nearly Half-Million Dollars Handed Out At Saturday’s 25th Annual UMP DIRTcar Racing Awards Banquet

Posted Sunday, Jan 11, 2009

Springfield, IL  Midwestern short-track veterans Dennis Erb Jr. and Jeff Leka shared the spotlight during Saturday night’s 25th annual UMP DIRTcar Racing ‘Night of Champions’ Awards Banquet inside the Springfield Crowne Plaza Hotel’s ballroom.

2009 UMP DIRTcar Roundup set for October 16-17th

Posted Friday, Jan 02, 2009

Pevely, MO  The 2009 UMP DIRTcar Roundup is set for October 16th and 17th. An open practice will held on October 15th!

Breathtaking Racing Closes the Inaugural

Posted Sunday, Oct 19, 2008

Pevely,MO  The final night of the innagural UMP DIRTcar Roundup by MyRaceLife.com is a complete thriller

UMP DIRTcar Roundup: Around the Roundup Videos

Posted Tuesday, Oct 28, 2008

Pevely,MO  Videos capturing the events of the UMP DIRTcar Roundup by MyRaceLife.com

Inaugural UMP DIRTcar Roundup By MyRaceLife.com Turns Spotlight on 4-Cylinder and Factory Stock Winners

Posted Saturday, Oct 18, 2008

Pevely, MO  A second consecutive night of non-stop speed and thrills on Friday at I-55 Raceway kept the momentum rolling in the inaugural UMP DIRTcar Roundup By MyRaceLife.com, with two of eight divisions crowning event champions.

Arpin, Vaught Earn Feature Wins on Thrilling Opening Night at Inaugural UMP DIRTcar Roundup By MyRaceLife.com

Posted Friday, Oct 17, 2008

Pevely, MO  The opening night of the inaugural UMP DIRTcar Roundup By MyRaceLife.com Thursday featured eight divisions of action, with cars racing three- and four-wide on high-banked I-55 Raceway. The big winners of the night were Steve Arpin, who captured the Modified feature, and Will Vaught, the Super Late Model winner. The top eight finishers in those A-main events are locked into Saturday night’s huge finale.

Inaugural UMP DIRTcar Roundup Brings Four-Day Party To Pevely’s I-55 Raceway This Week (Oct. 15-18)

Posted Wednesday, Oct 15, 2008

Pevely, MO  Eight UMP DIRTcar Racing Divisions Will Battle On High-Banked Bullring Let the party begin. The inaugural UMP DIRTcar Roundup By MyRaceLife.com – aka the ‘Party in Pevely’ – kicks off on Wednesday (Oct. 15) and runs through Saturday (Oct. 18) at NASCAR veteran Ken Schrader’s I-55 Raceway outside St. Louis.

Rain Cancels Roundup Hot Laps, “Party” Kicks Off Thursday

Posted Wednesday, Oct 15, 2008

Pevely,MO  Persistent showers cancel UMP DIRTcar Roundup Practice.

UMP DIRTcar Racing Update

Posted Friday, Sep 26, 2008

Evansville, IN  END OF THE BATTLES: Chalk up another UMP DIRTcar Super Late Model national championship for Dennis Erb Jr.

DIRTcar Roundup Website Provides

Posted Wednesday, Sep 24, 2008

Concord,NC  Have a question about the inaugural UMP DIRTcar Roundup By MyRaceLife.com?

UMP DIRTcar Racing Update: Anticipation Begins To Build For Inaugural UMP DIRTcar Round-Up Oct. 15-18 At I-55 Raceway

Posted Sunday, Sep 14, 2008

Evansville, IN  THE BIG ONE: Just one month remains before the UMP DIRTcar Racing world will converge on Ken Schrader’s I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Mo.

DIRTcar Racing Partners With MyRaceLife.com On Inaugural UMP DIRTcar Roundup at I-55 Raceway

Posted Friday, Sep 05, 2008

Concord, NC  World Racing Group and 4D Media, Inc., announced today that MyRaceLife.com will be the presenting sponsor of the inaugural UMP DIRTcar Roundup at I-55 Raceway.

UMP DIRTcar Racing Weekly Update: 2008 Summer Nationals Officially Closes This Weekend With Postponed Events At Morgan County & Macon

Posted Friday, Aug 15, 2008

Evansville, IN  TWO MORE: The curtain will officially close on the 2008 UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals this weekend with the running of postponed events on Friday night (Aug. 15) at Morgan County Speedway in Jacksonville, Ill., and Saturday night (Aug. 16) at Macon (Ill.) Speedway.

UMP DIRTcar Racing Weekly Roundup: Erb, Leka Among Leaders In National Points Championship Battles

Posted Friday, Aug 08, 2008

Evansville, IN  AT THE TOP: Dennis Erb Jr. can smell a second consecutive UMP DIRTcar Racing national title.

UMP DIRTcar Racing Weekly Update: UMP DIRTcar Modifieds Headline American Heritage 101 At Brushcreek Motorsports Complex This Weekend

Posted Friday, Aug 01, 2008

Evansville, IN  MAJOR FOR MODS: A race that has become one of the biggest in the country for open-wheel Modifieds will hit the track this weekend under the UMP DIRTcar Racing banner.

UMP DIRTcar Racing Weekly Update: Dennis Erb Jr. Claims Second Straight Summer Nationals Crown

Posted Saturday, Jul 19, 2008

Evansville, IN  HAIL TO THE CHAMP: The path Dennis Erb Jr. took this year was slightly different, but the result was the same.

UMP DIRTcar Racing Weekly Update: Brian Shirley In Title Chase As UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Enters Final Week Of Action

Posted Friday, Jul 04, 2008

Evansville, IN  DECISION TIME: When the 2008 season began, Brian Shirley never envisioned that he would be in a neck-and-neck battle for the UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals championship as the tour entered its final week.

UMP DIRTcar Racing Weekly Update: 2008 Summer Nationals Has Already Been One For The Record Books

Posted Thursday, Jun 26, 2008

Evansville, IN  HOT COMPETITION: The 2008 UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals is just approaching its halfway point, but it has already been unlike any other in the tour’s 20-year history.

UMP DIRTcar Racing Weekly Update: Erb Begins Defense Of UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Championship

Posted Friday, Jun 13, 2008

Evansville, IN  GOING FOR TWO: Dennis Erb Jr. began last year’s UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals intensely focused on winning his first career tour championship – and he proceeded to convincingly accomplish his goal.

UMP DIRTcar Racing Weekly Update (6/6/2008)

Posted Friday, Jun 06, 2008

Evansville, IN  SOUTHWEST STAR: Anthony Madrid lives over 1,550 miles from Springfield, Ill., but he’d love to make a long trip to the capital of the Land of Lincoln come January 2009.

UMP DIRTcar Racing Weekly Update: Super Late Model Division Heats Up With Tri-Track Challenge, Eldora’s $100,000 Dream & Summernationals; Feel-Good Mod Story At Fairbury; Unzicker Assumes Super Late Model Points Lead

Posted Thursday, May 29, 2008

Evansville, IN  HEATING UP: Memorial Day Weekend has passed and the month of June is upon us. For UMP DIRTcar Super Late Model racers, that means one thing – it’s time for some of the circuit’s biggest events of the season.

UMP DIRTcar Racing Weekly Update: VanWormer Prepping For UMP DIRTcar Summernationals Title Bid; Hammerle & Sweeney Remain National Points Leaders

Posted Thursday, May 22, 2008

Evansville, IN  THE NEXT CHAMP?: Could 2008 be Jeep VanWormer’s year to win the UMP DIRTcar Summernationals title? “I’d like to think so,” the affable racer said with a smile. “I think you gotta let everybody know it’s my turn.”

UMP DIRTcar Racing Weekly Update: Hot Start Has Kentucky’s Randle Sweeney On Top Of National Modified Points

Posted Friday, May 16, 2008

Evansville, IN  HIS TURN?: Randle Sweeney already knows what it feels like to lose the UMP DIRTcar Modified national points title. Maybe this year the Clifty, Ky., veteran will be able to experience the joy of winning the championship.

UMP DIRTcar Racing Weekly Update: Veteran Mike Hammerle Moves On Top Of Super Late Model National Points Race

Posted Friday, May 09, 2008

Evansville, IN  TIME IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Veteran Mike Hammerle enters this weekend’s action leading the UMP DIRTcar Super Late Model national points standings, but he knows his run in the sun will probably be short-lived.

UMP DIRTcar Racing Weekly Update

Posted Thursday, May 01, 2008

Evansville, IN  GETTING BETTER: Randy Korte is chomping at the bit to go racing. Unfortunately, the two-time UMP DIRTcar Super Late Model national champion can’t climb into his familiar TMCI Transportation No. 00 until his doctor says he’s ready.

And the Hits Just Keep on Comin’! Dale Earnhardt, Jr. And Ken Schrader To Be Joined by Kenny Wallace Friday at PIR

Posted Thursday, Apr 24, 2008

Paducah, KY  The biggest night of weekly racing this season at Paducah International Raceway has gotten even bigger…again. Track officials announced today that Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Ken Schrader will be joined by Kenny Wallace for a special NASCAR Night of Stars appearance on Friday, April 25. All three drivers will be making the air trip from the Talladega SuperSpeedway to PIR late Friday afternoon following the conclusion of Nationwide NASCAR Series qualifying.

UMP DIRTcar Racing Weekly Update: 2007 UMP DIRTcar Racing Promoters of Year Ready To Roll At Oakshade; Earthquake Rattles UMP DIRTcar Office

Posted Thursday, Apr 24, 2008

Evansville, IN  TOP OPERATORS: UMP DIRTcar Racing’s 2007 Promoters of the Year are ready to roll out another exciting season of down-home, grassroots racing.

Ken Schrader Will Join Dale Earnhardt, Jr. for Autographs Friday at PIR

Posted Tuesday, Apr 22, 2008

Paducah, KY  The biggest night of weekly racing of the season at Paducah International Raceway has gotten even bigger. Track officials announced today that Dale Earnhardt, Jr. will be joined by Ken Schrader for a special NASCAR Night of Stars appearance on Friday, April 25. Both drivers, who are business partners in the track, will be signing autographs and talking racing to their many fans.

Paducah International Raceway Gets Ready for Biggest Night of the Season

Posted Monday, Apr 21, 2008

Paducah, KY  It’s the biggest night of weekly racing this season at PIR – jam packed with excitement and the biggest star of NASCAR! PIR is preparing to host motorsports’ biggest star, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., at the second NASCAR Night of Stars this Friday, April 25. Dale Jr. is very excited to be coming home to his local dirt track that he and his partners purchased to see the local drivers and fans.

Dave Hess Jr. Receives $12,000 Alltel All-Star Prize During ‘Showdown in Sarvertown’ At Lernerville Speedway

Posted Friday, Apr 18, 2008

Concord, NC  Dave Hess Jr. received the spoils of victory in the inaugural Alltel All-Star contest on Tuesday night at Lernerville Speedway in Sarver , Pa.

UMP DIRTcar Racing Weekly Update: American Late Model Series/Northern Allstars Season Previews; Points Season Underway

Posted Friday, Apr 11, 2008

Evansville, IN  READY TO ROLL: Another season of regional touring-series Super Late Model action under the UMP DIRTcar Racing banner is getting the green flag.

MARS DIRTcar Late Model Series kicks off 2008 at Tri-City Speedway & Lake Ozark Speedway!

Posted Friday, Apr 11, 2008

St. Charles, MO  The MARS DIRTcar Series will get the 2008 racing season underway on Friday, April 18th at Tri-City Speedway in Pontoon Beach, IL and then move on to Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, MO on Saturday, April 19th.

UMP DIRTcar Racing Weekly Update: Steidinger Ready For ‘Illini 100’ At Farmer City; Track Lidlifters Abound; UMP Points Season Begins

Posted Thursday, Apr 03, 2008

Evansville, IN  DEFENDING HOME TURF: Wes Steidinger is happy that his homestate of Illinois is hosting its biggest dirt Late Model event ever this weekend (April 4-5) – the inaugural ‘Illini 100’ at Farmer City Raceway.

UMP DIRTcar Racing Weekly Update: Stewart, Schrader & Wallace Spice Up PIR's Opener

Posted Wednesday, Mar 26, 2008

Evansville, IN  GREAT WAY TO START: It’s Season Opener Week at Paducah (Ky.) International Raceway, which means new track general manager Bill Roth has nary a moment’s rest. Consider that PIR’s program this Friday night (March 28) is not a run-of-the-mill lidlifter – it’s a ‘NASCAR Night’ special that will see national heavyweights Tony Stewart, Ken Schrader and Kenny Wallace in action on the three-eighths-mile, high-banked clay oval – and it’s no wonder that Roth’s blood pressure is climbing higher and higher as the first green flag of 2008 approaches.

Kenny Wallace to Join Tony Stewart And Ken Schrader for Opening Night at PIR

Posted Tuesday, Mar 25, 2008

Paducah, KY  Paducah International Raceway has announced that NASCAR star Kenny Wallace will join Ken Schrader and two-time NASCAR Cup Champion Tony Stewart for Opening Night this Friday.

UMP DIRTcar Racing Weekly Update

Posted Wednesday, Mar 19, 2008

Evansville, IN  Unique ‘Toilet Bowl Classic’ Runs This Weekend At Clarksville ; Heavy Rain Postpones ‘ Bluegrass Bash INTERESTING TITLE: There’s a logical reason why StormPay.com Clarksville ( Tenn. ) Speedway is hosting one of the most uniquely-named events on the UMP DIRTcar Racing calendar – this weekend’s fourth annual Tuckasee Toilet Bowl Classic.

NASCAR STARS WILL RACE AT PIR OPENING NIGHT MARCH 28th

Posted Monday, Mar 17, 2008

Paducah, KY  The season will officially begin Friday evening, March 28, with the appearance of two major NASCAR stars. Tony Stewart and Ken Schrader, both business partners in Paducah International Raceway, will be competing in the Late Model division.

2007 UMP DIRTcar Racing Late Model Points Fund Exceeds $200,000

Posted Thursday, Jan 17, 2008

Evansville, IN  A total of $205,000 in 2007 points-fund cash was distributed to UMP DIRTcar Racing Late Model competitors during the organization’s 24th annual awards banquet on Jan. 12 in Springfield , Ill.

UMP DIRTcar Roundup Will Rock I-55 Raceway With More Than 500 Competitors In Eight Divisions

Posted Monday, Jan 07, 2008

  Four days of racing. Eight classes of cars. More than 500 competitors and thousands of laps. The thrilling high banks of Ken Schrader’s I-55 Raceway will never be the same after the inaugural UMP DIRTcar Roundup, the largest event in UMP DIRTcar Racing history.

UMP DIRTcar Speedweeks Schedule

Posted Tuesday, Jan 01, 2008

Evansville, IN  The 2008 UMP DIRTcar Speedweeks Schedule!