FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 27, 2011
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July 3rd Cherokee Independence Shootout next for Ultimate SLM Series

Sunday, July 3rd the Ultimate Super Late Model Series returns to Cherokee Speedway in Gaffney SC for the Independence Day Shoot Out. Most recent Ultimate winner, Ross Bailes will look to continue his winning ways into the $4,000 to win feature event. Bailes dominated the Ultimate Shrine race at Laurens County Speedway and picked up his first series victory. That big win, which was only his second time in the Bobby Wilson owned B4 machine, moved Bailes up to 5th in the season's points battle trailing leader Chris Ferguson by 46 points. Ferguson stretched his points lead by a scant 2 points over 2nd place "Mr. Cool" Chip Brindle. Only 5 points separates Brindle with 4 time defending SASE champion Casey Roberts. This race has always provided a spectacular fireworks show - both off and on the track, and Sunday night promises to be no different.

Exciting battles, passes, and racing with two and three wide action has been the key to the success of the new Ultimate Series. With six races into this year's tour, the Ultimate Series has seen 5 different winners with only Jonathon Davenport picking up more than one victory. He has been joined in Victory Lane by Chris Madden, John Henderson, Jimmy Owens and Ross Bailes. Perhaps as interesting are the names that are still seeking their first win in Ultimate competition this year. Chris Ferguson has been consistently in the top 5 every race but hasn't been able to take home the winner's check yet this year. Casey Roberts also has been shut out. Ricky Weeks, always a force in Super Late Model racing is still searching for that elusive win. Colby Cannon after a strong run at Laurens, finishing 2nd hopes Cherokee will be where he bounces back to Victory Lane. Others looking for that first win of the Series include Kid Quick Zack Mitchell, Daniel "Bagz" Baggerly, Casey Barrow, and Rookie of the Year leader Chip Brindle.

The Ultimate Super Late Models will be joined by the Limited Sportsman, Crate Sportsman, Pure Stock, Stock 4, Young Gun, & Extreme 4 support divisions. Pit gates will open at 4pm with the Grandstands opening at 5pm. Drivers meeting will be at 7pm with Hot laps immediately following. Additional money will be added to the purses of all support divisions.

The Independence Shoot Out begins a busy month for the Ultimate Series with dates at Bulls Gap, TN June 16th, followed by a big $10,000 feature at Virginia Motor Speedway in Jamaica, VA July 23rd. We will close out the month of July with the rescheduled event at Wythe Raceway in Rural Retreat, VA July 30th. For information, schedule and rules for the Ultimate Super Series please www.UltimateSupers.com or call (864) 761-6039.

Ultimate SLM Points Standings
1) Chris Ferguson, 2) Chip Brindle, 3) Casey Roberts, 4) Daniel Baggerly, 5) Ross Bailes, 6) Chris Madden, 7) Jonathan Davenport, 8) Zach Mitchell, 9) Casey Barrow, 10) Petey Ivey

SASE-ULTIMATE Super Late Model Series 2011 Schedule
March (S) Modoc Speedway Modoc 100 CHRIS MADDEN
March 13 (SU) Cherokee Speedway JONATHAN DAVENPORT
April 2 (S) 311 Speedway JONATHAN DAVENPORT
April 16 (S) Gordon Park Speedway JOHN HENDERSON
April 23 (S) Volunteer Speedway JIMMY OWENS
June 14 (TU) Laurens Speedway ROSS BAILES
July 3 (SU) Cherokee Speedway Gaffney, SC $4,000 to win Independence Shoot Out
July 16 (S) Volunteer Speedway Bulls Gap, TN $4,000 to win
July 23 (S) Virginia Motor Speedway Jamaica, VA $10,000 to win
July 30 (S) Wythe Raceway Rural Retreat, VA $4,000 to win
Sept 2 (F) Wythe Raceway Rural Retreat, VA Open Practice
Sept 3 (S) Wythe Raceway Rural Retreat, VA $5,000 to win Late Model Mania
Sept 4 (SU) Cherokee Speedway Gaffney, SC $7,500 to win Hall of Fame
October 1 (S) Cherokee Speedway Gaffney, SC $5,000 to win Stick Elliot Memorial
Nov 20 (SU) Cherokee Speedway Gaffney, SC $10,000 to win Blue/Gray

Partners of the ULTIMATE Super Late Model Series include: Hoosier Racing Tires, Big A's Custom Graphics, NOS Energy Drink, Shell Racing Solutions, City Chevrolet, VP Racing Fuel, Velocita & Thomas Clarke Performance