United Midwestern Promoters
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United Midwestern Promoters (UMP) is a short track racing sanctioning body in the United States
that sanctions short track racing on dirt race tracks
from 1/5 mile (0.3 km) in length to 1 miles (1.6 km) in length. UMP currently sanctions eight different racing divisions on over 100 tracks in 19 states and one province in Canada
. UMP was created in 1984 by Bob Memmer.
cars.
UMP reorganized their class system in 2007 by sanctioning one new class. The revised class system included: UMP Super Late Models, UMP Modifieds, UMP Pro(Crate) Late Models, UMP Limited Modifieds, UMP Sportsman, and UMP Street Stocks, UMP Factory Stocks,& UMP 4 Cylinders. UMP announced in late November 2007 that the sanctioning body will add one more class: UMP Pro (Crate) Late Model.
If a track has 20 or fewer cars they will receive the base points. Every car over 20 increases the bonus points awarded. The bonus points are one extra point for every car in that division over 20. So if an event has 20 entries, then the winner gets 75 points. With 32 entries, the winner gets 75 + 12 bonus points for a total of 87 points. Every car in the feature that night receives 12 extra points. Any car that does not make the feature will receive 10 points regardless of how many cars are there.
Replacement races are based on where drivers finish, not on how many cars there are. There is a cap on points. The most points a feature winner can get is 90 points.
Bonus Points= 1 point for every car in the pits over 20 in their division in the pits that night.
UMP Racing Points Breakdown for all eight UMP racing divisions.
1st-75, 2nd-70, 3rd-65, 4th-60, 5th-58, 6th-56, 7th-54, 8th-52, 9th-50 10th-48, 11th-46, 12th-44, 13th-42, 14th-40, 15th 38, 16th-36, 17th-34, 18th-32, 19th-30, 20th-28, 21st-26, 22nd-24, 23rd-22, 24th-20.
. States currently with a UMP sanctioned race track include: Alabama
, California
, Colorado
, Florida
, Georgia
, Illinois
, Indiana
, Iowa
, Kentucky
, Louisiana
, Michigan
, Mississippi
, Missouri
, New York
, Ohio
, Oregon
, Pennsylvania
, South Carolina
, & Texas
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
that sanctions short track racing on dirt race tracks
Dirt track racing
Dirt track racing is a type of auto racing performed on oval tracks. It began in the United States before World War I and became widespread during the 1920s and 30s. Two different types of racecars predominated—open wheel racers in the Northeast and West and stock cars in the South...
from 1/5 mile (0.3 km) in length to 1 miles (1.6 km) in length. UMP currently sanctions eight different racing divisions on over 100 tracks in 19 states and one province in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. UMP was created in 1984 by Bob Memmer.
Classes
UMP began by sanctioning UMP Late Model and UMP Modified cars. UMP Modified cars are quite similar in appearance to IMCA ModifiedIMCA Modified
IMCA Modified is the top division sanctioned by the International Motor Contest Association. The series began in 1979.The car bodies are a hybrid of an open wheel car and a stock car. The front tires have no body around them like an open wheel car, and the back wheels have a body around them like a...
cars.
UMP reorganized their class system in 2007 by sanctioning one new class. The revised class system included: UMP Super Late Models, UMP Modifieds, UMP Pro(Crate) Late Models, UMP Limited Modifieds, UMP Sportsman, and UMP Street Stocks, UMP Factory Stocks,& UMP 4 Cylinders. UMP announced in late November 2007 that the sanctioning body will add one more class: UMP Pro (Crate) Late Model.
UMP Weekly Racing Divisions
- UMP Late Models
- UMP Modifieds
- UMP Pro (Crate) Late Models
- UMP Limited Modifieds
- UMP Sportsman
- UMP Street Stocks
- UMP Factory Stocks
- UMP 4 Cylinders Pure Stocks
UMP DIRTcar Sanctioned Touring Series
UMP DIRTcar currently sanctions different touring series.- UMP DIRTcar Late Model Summer Nationals
- UMP DIRTcar Northern All-Stars Late Model Series (CoC/NALMS)
- UMP DIRTcar American Late Model Series (ALMS)
- UMP DIRTcar Mid-American Racing Series (MARS)
- UMP DIRTcar Southwest Dirt Racing Association (SWDRA)
- UMP DIRTcar Western All-Stars Super Late Model Series (WAS)
- UMP DIRTcar AllState Dirt Late-Model Racing Association (DLRA)
- UMP DIRTcar Ontario(Canada)Dirt Late Model Series (ODLMS)
- UMP DIRTcar Modified Wolfpack Series
Points System
UMP has a base points system for all its sanctioned tracks and is the same for each of its seven classes.If a track has 20 or fewer cars they will receive the base points. Every car over 20 increases the bonus points awarded. The bonus points are one extra point for every car in that division over 20. So if an event has 20 entries, then the winner gets 75 points. With 32 entries, the winner gets 75 + 12 bonus points for a total of 87 points. Every car in the feature that night receives 12 extra points. Any car that does not make the feature will receive 10 points regardless of how many cars are there.
Replacement races are based on where drivers finish, not on how many cars there are. There is a cap on points. The most points a feature winner can get is 90 points.
Bonus Points= 1 point for every car in the pits over 20 in their division in the pits that night.
UMP Racing Points Breakdown for all eight UMP racing divisions.
1st-75, 2nd-70, 3rd-65, 4th-60, 5th-58, 6th-56, 7th-54, 8th-52, 9th-50 10th-48, 11th-46, 12th-44, 13th-42, 14th-40, 15th 38, 16th-36, 17th-34, 18th-32, 19th-30, 20th-28, 21st-26, 22nd-24, 23rd-22, 24th-20.
UMP DIRTcar Late Model National champions
- 1984 Gary Webb; Blue Grass, Iowa
- 1985 Gary Well; Blue Grass, Iowa
- 1986 John Gill; Mitchell, Indiana
- 1987 John Gill; Mitchell, Indiana
- 1988 Jim Curry; Norman, Indiana
- 1989 Jim Leka; Buffalo, Illinois
- 1990 Bob Pierce; Danville, Illinois
- 1991 Kevin Claycomb; Vincennes, Indiana
- 1992 Kevin Weaver; Gibson City, Illinois
- 1993 Randy Sellars; Mayfield, Kentucky
- 1994 Ed Dixon; Washington, Missouri
- 1995 Tony Izzo Jr.; Bridgeview, Illinois
- 1996 Donnie Tudor; Shawneetown, Illinois
- 1997 Randy Korte; Highland, Illinois
- 1998 Mark Faust; Breese, Illinois
- 1999 Ed Dixon; Washington, Missouri
- 2000 Ed Dixon; Washington, Missouri
- 2001 Rodney Melvin; Benton, Illinois
- 2002 Terry English; Benton, Kentucky
- 2003 Rodney Melvin; Benton, Illinois
- 2004 Rodney Melvin; Benton, Illinois
- 2005 Rodney Melvin; Benton, Illinois
- 2006 Randy Korte; Highland, Illinois
- 2007 Dennis Erb Jr.; Carpentersville, Illinois
- 2008 Dennis Erb Jr.; Carpentersville, Illinois
- 2009 Jason Feger; Bloomington, Illinois
UMP Sanctioned Tracks
There are currently over 100 UMP sanctioned track in 19 United States states and two tracks in the Canadian province of OntarioOntario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
. States currently with a UMP sanctioned race track include: Alabama
Alabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, Colorado
Colorado
Colorado is a U.S. state that encompasses much of the Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains...
, Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, Illinois
Illinois
Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
, Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
, Iowa
Iowa
Iowa is a state located in the Midwestern United States, an area often referred to as the "American Heartland". It derives its name from the Ioway people, one of the many American Indian tribes that occupied the state at the time of European exploration. Iowa was a part of the French colony of New...
, Kentucky
Kentucky
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state, more specifically in the East South Central region. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth...
, Louisiana
Louisiana
Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties...
, Michigan
Michigan
Michigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake"....
, Mississippi
Mississippi
Mississippi is a U.S. state located in the Southern United States. Jackson is the state capital and largest city. The name of the state derives from the Mississippi River, which flows along its western boundary, whose name comes from the Ojibwe word misi-ziibi...
, Missouri
Missouri
Missouri is a US state located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. With a 2010 population of 5,988,927, Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the nation and the fifth most populous in the Midwest. It...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
, Oregon
Oregon
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern...
, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
, South Carolina
South Carolina
South Carolina is a state in the Deep South of the United States that borders Georgia to the south, North Carolina to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence...
, & Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
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UMP Sanctioned Tracks in California
| Track Name | Location | Race Day | Length | UMP Classes | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch Speedway | Antioch, California | Saturdays | 1/4 mile | UMP Late Models, UMP Modifieds | www.antiochspeedway.com |
| Siskiyou Motor Speedway | Yreka, California | Fridays | 3/8's mile | UMP Modifieds | www.siskiyoumotorspeedway.net/ |
UMP Sanctioned Tracks in Colorado
| Track Name | Location | Race Day | Length | UMP Classes | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamosa Motor Speedway | Mosca, Colorado | Saturdays | 3/8's mile | UMP Modifieds, UMP Sportsman, UMP Street Stocks, UMP 4 Cylinders | www.alamosamotorspeedway.com |
| Arrowhead Speedway | Cortez, Colorado | Saturdays | 3/8's mile | UMP Modifieds, UMP Limited Modifieds, UMP Sportsman, UMP Factory Stocks, UMP 4 Cylinders | www.arrowheadspeedway.homestead.com/ |
UMP Sanctioned Tracks in Florida
| Track Name | Location | Race Day | Length | UMP Classes | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackman Motor Speedway | Baker, Florida | Fridays | 1/4 mile | UMP Modifieds | www.blackmanraceway.com |
| East Bay Raceway Park | Gibsonton, Florida | Saturdays | 1/3 mile | UMP Modifieds | www.eastbayracewaypark.com |
| North Floriday Speedway | Lake City, Florida | Saturdays | 5/8's mile | UMP Modifieds | www.northfloridaspeedway.com |
| Southern Raceway | Milton, Florida | Fridays | 3/8's mile | UMP Modifieds | www.southernraceway.com |
| Volusia Speedway Park Volusia Speedway Park Volusia Speedway Park is an auto racing facility located near Barberville in Volusia County, Florida. It operates a 1/2-mile dirt oval, a 3/8-mile asphalt oval and a 1/8-mile dirt oval for karts... |
Barberville, Florida | Saturdays | 1/2 mile | UMP Late Models, UMP Modifieds, UMP 4 Cylinders | www.volusiaspeedwaypark.com |
UMP Sanctioned Tracks in Georgia
| Track Name | Location | Race Day | Length | UMP Classes | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Isle Speedway | Waynesville, Georgia | Saturdays | 5/8's mile | UMP Late Models & UMP Modifieds | www.goldenislesspeedway.com |
UMP Sanctioned Tracks in Illinois
| Track Name | Location | Race Day | Length | UMP Classes | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle-Clair Speedway | Belleville, Illinois | Fridays | 1/5 mile | UMP Late Models, UMP Modifieds, UMP Sportsman, & UMP Factory Stocks | www.belleclairspeedway.com | |
| Bureau County Speedway | Princeton, Illinois | Fridays | 1/3 mile | UMP Late Models | www.bureaucospeedway.com | |
| Charleston Speedway | Charleston, Illinois | Saturdays | 3/8's mile | UMP Modifieds & UMP Street Stocks | www.charlestonspeedway.us | |
| Clay County Speedway | Flora, Illinois | Saturdays | 1/3 mile | UMP Modifieds, UMP Street Stocks, UMP Factory Stocks, ^ UMP 4 Cylinders | www.claycountyspeedwayonline.com/ | |
| DuQuoin State Fairgrounds | DuQuoin, Illinois | No regular program |
1 mile | UMP Late Models & UMP Modifieds | www.trackenterprises.com | |
| Fairbury American Legion Speedway | Fairbury, Illinois | Saturdays | 1/3 mile | UMP Late Models, UMP Modifieds, UMP Sportsman, & UMP 4 Cylinders | www.fairburyspeedway.com | |
| Farmer City Raceway | Farmer City, Illinois | Fridays | 1/4 mile | UMP Late Models, UMP Modifieds, UMP Sportsman, UMP Street Stocks, & UMP 4 Cylinders | www.farmercityraceway.net | |
| Fayette County Speedway (Closed) | Brownstown, Illinois | Sundays | 3/8's mile | UMP Modifieds, UMP Street Stocks, & UMP 4 Cylinders | www.fayettecospeedway.com/ | |
| Highland Speedway | Highland, Illinois | Saturdays | 1/4 mile | UMP Late Models, UMP Modifieds, UMP Sportsman, UMP Factory Stocks, UMP 4 Cylinders | www.highlandspeedway.com | |
| Illinois State Fairgrounds Illinois State Fairgrounds Racetrack Illinois State Fairgrounds Racetrack is a one mile long clay oval motor racetrack on the grounds of the Illinois State Fair in Springfield, the state capital. Constructed in the late 19th century and reconstructed in 1927, the "Springfield Mile" as it is known has hosted competitive auto racing... |
Springfield | No regular program |
1 mile | UMP Late Models, UMP Sportsman, & UMP Modifieds | www.trackenterprises.com | |
| Jefferson County Raceway | Mount Vernon, Illinois | Saturdays | 1/4 mile | UMP Late Models, UMP Modifieds, UMP Street Stocks, & UMP 4 Cylinders | www.jeffersoncountyspeedway.com | |
| Kankakee Motor Speedway | Kankakee, Illinois | Fridays | 1/3 mile | UMP Late Models, UMP Modifieds, UMP Street Stocks, UMP 4 Cylinders | www.kankakeecountyspeedway.com | |
| LaSalle Speedway | LaSalle, Illinois | Saturdays | 1/4 mile | UMP Late Models (Specials Only), UMP Modifieds, UMP Street Stocks, UMP 4 Cylinders | www.lasallespeedway.com | |
| Lincoln Speedway Lincoln Speedway Lincoln Speedway located in Lincoln, Illinois on the Logan County Fairgrounds, is a 1/4 mile dirt race track that opened in 2004. In 2007 Lincoln Speedway hosted events for World of Outlaws Late Model Series and UMP Summernationals as well as their local racing series'... |
Lincoln, Illinois | Saturdays | 1/4 mile | UMP Late Models, UMP Modifieds, & UMP Sportsman | www.lincolnspeedway.org | |
| Macomb Speedway | Macomb, Illinois | Saturdays | 1/5 mile | UMP Late Models, UMP Modifieds, UMP street Stocks, & UMP 4 Cylinders | www.macombraceway.com | |
| Macon Speedway Macon Speedway Macon Speedway, located in Macon, Illinois is one of Illinois premier dirt ovals. It is also one of the longest continuous operating racetracks in the state.- History :... |
Macon, Illinois | Saturdays | 1/5 mile | UMP Late Models, UMP Modifieds, UMP Sportsman, UMP Street Stocks, & UMP 4 Cylinders | www.maconracing.com | |
| Morgan County Speedway | Jacksonville, Illinois | Fridays | 1/4 mile | UMP Late Models, UMP Modifieds, UMP Street Stocks, & UMP 4 Cylinders | www.morgancountyspeedway.com | |
| Peoria Speedway | Peoria, Illinois | Saturdays | 1/4 mile | UMP Late Models (Specials Only) | www.peoriaspeedway.com | |
| Quincy Raceway | Quincy, Illinois | Sundays | 1/4 mile | UMP Late Models (Specials Only) | www.quincyraceways.com | |
| Spoon River Speedway | Spoon River (Banner), Illinois | Saturdays | 1/4 mile | UMP Late Models, UMP Modifieds, & UMP 4 Cylinders | www.spoonriverspeedway.com | |
| Tri-City Speedway | Pontoon Beach, Illinois | Fridays | 3/8's mile | UMP Late Models, UMP Modifieds,UMP Pro Crate Late Models, UMP 4 Cylinders & UMP Street Stocks (Tri City Street Stock Weekly Rules apply) | www.tricityspeedway.net | |
| Vermilion County Speedway | Danville, Illinois | Fridays | 3/8's mile | UMP Late Models (Specials Only), UMP Modifieds, UMP Street Stocks, UMP 4 Cylinders | www.vermilioncountyspeedway.org |