Russ King heads to a $4,011 victory in the Eriez weekend opener.
What won the race: Outside front-row starter Russ King of Bristolville, Ohio, worked past polesitter Max Blair on lap 34 for a ULMS victory in the 40-lap Bob Rohrer September Sweep opener at Eriez Speedway. King pocketed $4,011 for capturing the Dick Litz Memorial.
Key notes: King was victorious in ULMS action for the second time in a week. He also won the tour's Sept. 15 at Thunder Mountain Speedway in Knox Dale, Pa. ... Mike Pegher Jr. briefly held the second spot early but slipped back to finish seventh. ... Eriez hosts the ULMS tour for back-to-back nights of the Bob Rohrer September Sweep weekend, honoring the track's late owner. … Alex Ferree lowered the track record. ... ULMS runs a $6,011-to-win program Saturday. ... Crate Late Models are among other divisions in action during season-ending weekend.
On the move: Dave Hess Jr. of Waterford, Pa., started 12th and finished sixth.
Winner's sponsors: King's Rocket Chassis is sponsored by King's Sanitary Service, University Hospitals, Argos, RKR Compound and Integra Shocks.
Points chase: Dave Hess Jr. entered the ULMS weekend with 334 points to lead Greg Oakes (299) and Max Blair (230).
Car count: 31
Fast qualifier: Alex Ferree
Time: 14.855 seconds
Polesitter: Max Blair
Heat race winners: Alex Ferree, Max Blair, Russ King, Jared Miley, , , ,
Consolation race winners: John Lobb, Matt Latta, ,
Provisional starters:
Next series race: September 23, Eriez Speedway (Hammett, PA) $6,011