August 2
Thunder Mountain Speedway,
Knox Dale, PA
Sanction: Jay's Automotive United Late Model Series (Connor Bobik Memorial) - $3,000
Information provided by: Series and track reports (last updated August 3, 2:46 pm)
King dominates ninth annual Bobik Memorial
Connor Bobik Memorial
- Russ King
- Dan Angelicchio
- Dave Blazavich
- Max Blair
- Mike Wonderling Jr.
- Charles Powell Jr.
- David Scott
- Doug Eck
- Jason Dobson
- Kenny Shaffer
- Bill Davis
- Del Rougeux
- John Wayne Weaver
- Dylan Fenton
- Michael Lake
- Mike Laughard
- Gale Huey
- Andrew Wylie
Russ King earned a ULMS victory at Thunder Mountain Speedway.
What won the race: Polesitter Russ King of Bristolville, Ohio, outran Dan Angelicchio to win Friday’s Zimmer’s United Late Model Series-sanctioned ninth annual Connor Bobik Memorial Friday at Thunder Mountain Speedway. King finished 0.999 seconds ahead of Angelicchio in winning $3,000.
Key notes: King earned his sixth career Zimmer’s United Late Model Series victory. … He is the ninth different winner in 11 ULMS races this season. … Eleven of the 18 starters finished the race with eight completing all 30 laps. … Three-race winner Max Blair of Centerville, Pa., the tour’s only repeat winner this season, finished fourth. … Matt Lux of Franklin, Pa., failed to start his heat and scratched from the feature. … The race honored the son of photographer Derek Bobik, who passed away in 2011 after losing his battle with brain cancer. … The July 3 ULMS rainout at Thunder Mountain was rescheduled for Aug. 16.
On the move: Doug Eck of Corry, Pa., started 19th and finished eighth.
Winner's sponsors: King’s Rocket Chassis carries sponsorships from King Bros. Ready-Mix Concrete, Keizer Aluminum Wheels, A-1 Racing Products, Port City Racing, Chub Frank Racing and Mike Schimley Kontracting.
Points chase: Entering the weekend, Max Blair (298 points) of Centerville, Pa., led Mike Wonderling Jr. (217), Jason Dobson (164), Alex Ferree (124) and David Scott (108).
Current weather: Mostly Cloudy, 67°F
Car count: 18
Fast qualifier: Max Blair
Polesitter: Russ King
Heat race winners: Max Blair, Russ King, David Scott
Next series race: August 10, Genesee Speedway (Batavia, NY) $3,000
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.