The United Racing Club Officially Welcomes New Title Sponsor Capital Renegade Custom Coaches and Trailers at Motorsports 2017.
Story By: TIM MORAN / URC MEDIA
Photos By: WALT SMITH / RACERSGUIDE.COM
Oaks Pa.- January 22, 2017-The United Racing Club presented by Capital Renegade Custom Coaches and Trailers held their annual winter meeting on Saturday 1/21/17 at the 2017 Motorsports show presented by PPB. There were many drivers, crew members, and owners on hand for the annual winter meeting this past Saturday including Justin Whittall, Curt Michael, and Brett Michalski to name a few.
New URC president Rick Weller welcomed everyone in attendance before new Vice President Curt Michael went over the 2017 schedule which was recently released. New URC Board member and club treasurer Tom Whittall announced the addition 2 new product sponsors (BR Motorsports and King Racing Products) before making the official announcement that the United Racing Club has entered into an agreement with Capital Renegade Custom Coaches and Trailers as the title sponsor for 2017. Whittall turned over the microphone to Capital Renegade Custom Coaches and Trailers owner Wayne Quackenbush. Wayne expressed his excitement partnering with a long standing (70 Yrs) sprint car series and mentioned he believes this to be the beginning of a long standing partnership. Wayne also made the announcement that he purchased a new 360 for his son David to participate in multiple URC races in 2017.
Insinger Performance Inc. were also on hand for the meeting and were able to speak about the 2017 URC partnership they recently entered into. For 2017, URC members can purchase a drum of fuel for $145 and receive a $20 rebate to cash in at the end of the season.
With 1 day left before the 2017 Motorsports Show presented by PPB is over, be sure to make your way over to the URC booth to fill out your 2017 URC memberships. The United Racing Club continues to seek a Miss URC for the 2017 Racing Season. Be sure to see Jenn Michael at the Motorsports Show this weekend.
The United Racing Club has revealed a 32-race schedule consisting of four wingless races, 26 points races and multiple special events.
The United Racing Club will travel to Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania during an eight month span beginning in April and ending in November. The series will visit venues like Bridgeport Speedway, Lincoln Speedway, Path Valley Speedway and Penn Can Speedway in 2017.
Some highlights of the schedule include four wingless events with a co-sanctioned race at Weedsport Speedway at the end of June paying $5,000 to win. Some other highlights are the Gunn Memorial, Kramer Cup, Weikert Memorial, Selinsgrove Nationals, Three for All and the Big Track Classic.
All special event races will be run using URC points, rewarding points only to full URC members.
Capitol Renegade Custom Coaches and Trailers will serve as title sponsor of the series in 2017.
2017 United Racing Club Schedule
April 9 – Bridgeport Speedway – Bridgeport, N.J.
April 22 – Selinsgrove Speedway – Selinsgrove, Pa.
April 28 – Big Diamond Speedway – Minersville, Pa. (wingless)
May 6 – Delaware Int’l Speedway – Delmar, Del.
May 19 – Bedford Speedway – Bedford, Pa.
May 21 – Path Valley Speedway Park – Spring Run, Pa. (wingless)
May 27 – Selinsgrove Speedway – Selinsgrove, Pa.
May 28 – Port Royal Speedway – Port Royal, Pa.
June 2 – Williams Grove Speedway – Mechanicsburg, Pa.
June 3 – Selinsgrove Speedway – Selinsgrove, Pa.
June 23 – Big Diamond Speedway – Minersville, Pa.
June 25 – Weedsport Speedway – Weedsport, N.Y. (wingless)
July 8 – Delaware Int’l Speedway – Delmar, Del.
July 12 – Bridgeport Speedway – Bridgeport, N.J.
July 15 – Fonda Speedway – Fonda, N.Y.
July 21 – Georgetown Speedway – Georgetown, Del.
July 28 – Williams Grove Speedway – Mechanicsburg, Pa.
July 29-30 – Selinsgrove Speedway – Selinsgrove, Pa.
Aug. 12 – Selinsgrove Speedway – Selinsgrove, Pa.
Aug. 18 – Penn Can Speedway – Susquehanna, Pa.
Aug. 19 – Orange County Fair Speedway – Middletown, N.Y.
Sept. 1 – Williams Grove Speedway – Mechanicsburg, Pa.
Sept. 2 – Selinsgrove Speedway – Selinsgrove, Pa.
Sept. 3 – Path Valley Speedway Park – Spring Run, Pa.
Sept. 9 – Lincoln Speedway – Abbottstown, Pa.
Sept. 22 – Outlaw Speedway – Dundee, N.Y.
Sept. 23 – Fonda Speedway – Fonda, N.Y.
Oct. 14 – Bridgeport Speedway – Bridgeport, N.J. (wingless)
Oct. 21 – Port Royal Speedway – Port Royal, Pa.
Nov. 3-4 – Bridgeport Speedway – Bridgeport, N.J.
