Series PR Report

Hendersonville, NC(January 20, 2012) — The UARA’s top ten drivers converged at the Crowne Plaza in Hickory NC. It was Saturday January 14, 2012 they gathered to receive the honor they were due. With drivers, families, sponsors and UARA staff on hand to show their support the UARA handed out a whopping $66,000 in cash, prizes and trophies to their well deserving drivers, sponsors and staff.

Many thanks go out to the series sponsors with a special mention to Goodyear and Sunoco for their support of the UARA and the UARA point fund. Scott Junod and Jeff Munro of Goodyear, Randy Rabinowitch with Circle Wheels, Mike Delahanty with Ford Racing Technology, Tracy Dockery and Brian Hall with ARbodies, Richard Mellentine from G Force South, Kevin Piercy and the MTP Tire gang, David Mercer with Phantom Racing, Wayne Ingram and Ashlee Sieveke with Tiger Rear Ends, Mike Leake with Unifirst and Ron Crane with Xtreme Trophies and More were all on hand to celebrate with the UARA and the top ten drivers as presenting sponsors.

Brennan Poole received the UARA’s highest honor as the 2011 UARA Champion. Poole gathered up a generous check of $10,000.00 for his seasons efforts along with a host of contingency awards. His awards included not only the Championship goodies but also awards from ARbodies, DJ Safety, Tilton, Circle Wheels, WP Racing Shocks and a prize package from Safety Kleen.

Poole received a Miller Welder for being Car Owner of the Year along with a replica diecast car from the UARA. Announcer Tony Stevens pointed out, “Although Brennan was listed as the official car owner on the number seven team, we all know it is his father Tom who is the man backing the team”. David King received a Miller welder as well as Crew Chief of the Year and Poole’s spotter Jerry Dickerson was awarded a two way headset from Racing Electronics as spotter of the year.

Second place point runner George Miedecke collected a $5500.00 point check plus $500 from Sunoco for Most Poles in 2011, a certificate from Circle Wheels and WP Racing Shocks.

Not only did Miedecke collect great awards as the runner up in points but he also raked in quite a good bounty for being proclaimed the 2011 UARA Rookie of the Year. Miedecke received awards from ARbodies, Pro Fabrication, Phantom Racing and a second award from WP Racing Shocks. Miedecke has returned to his native land, Australia and was represented at the banquet by team member David Moore.

Third place finisher Kyle Grissom was presented with a check for $4000.00. Grissom also received certificates from Circle Wheels and WP Racing Shocks.

Fourth place finisher David Roberts received a $3000.00 check along with an award certificate from Circle Wheels. Roberts was the surprise recipient of a Tiger Quick Change Rear end and was also presented with a Holley carburetor as the Holley Performer of the Year. Roberts accomplished this by gaining 71 positions throughout the 2011.

Fifth place finisher Alex Yontz received a $2500.00 point check, a Circle Wheel certificate and a prize package from Safety Kleen.
Sixth place finisher Scott Turlington received a $2000 point check and a jet pack from Holley. Turlington was the surprise recipient of a Five Star Package A Body in a random draw during the evenings festivities.

Seventh place finisher Ronnie Bassett Jr. was presented with a check for $1750.00 plus a Holley jet pack. He was voted by officials as the UARA Most Improved driver for 2011 and was the surprise recipient of a 4 speed transmission presented by Richard Mellentine with G Force South.

Eighth place finisher Joey Herques was unable to attend but his representative Tom Bear collected a point check of $1500 plus a Holley jet kit for Herques.

Ninth place finisher Kaleb Pressley received a check of $1250.00. Pressley was the second recipient of a Five Star Package A Body in the random draw and received a Holley jet pack.  A proud moment for Pressley was when he received the UARA Most Popular Driver for 2011 trophy. This award is voted on by the fans.

Tenth place finisher Andy Mercer received a $1000.00 points check, a Holley jet pack, four Swift springs plus a prize package from Safety Kleen.

Tom Vigue of 3V Performance was the recognized as the Comp Cams Engine Builder of the Year. Vigue received a $500.00 product certificate from Comp Cams, a $250.00 check from Comp Cams and a $250.00 check from the UARA for his accomplishment.

It was a great night of celebration for one and all.

Announcements about 2012 contingencies and final race dates will be announced in the near future.