Late Model Drivers' Dreams Come True with NELMA

   Imagine a place where when your schedule permits, you can take a vacation that’s a Late Model racer’s dream. A race where the best Late Model racers of the Northeast congregate doing battle to have fun and to see who’s number one. This is the North East Late Model Association, also known as NELMA. And after an off season of hard work, NELMA will be making their debut with an exhibition race on Saturday, October 21, 2006 at Mountain Speedway, in the heart of the Poconos of Pennsylvania.

   The goal behind NELMA is an open series where all Late Model type classes can compete on equal footing with minor changes in the interest of good competition, good excitement, and good reward. The series aims to provide a haven for racers who seek excitement outside their regular weekly tracks, but does not seek to steer them away from weekly tracks. The goal is to work with local weekly tracks to provide a venue to promote their Late Model classes across the Northeast.

   The series is riding high on the success of its producer’s (RacerHub Ventures) initial foray into the race promoting business, with the Walt DeMorris Memorial Challenge. The race dedicated to the late Walt DeMorris, featured an exciting upset victory, with Mountain Speedway ace Larry Fisher being beat out by Western New York hot shoe, Todd Hoddick for the win. The race was a bona fide success for all those involved, from drivers to fans to sponsors. Upon receiving a massive amount of positive feedback about the race, NELMA was formed to satisfy the growing needs of Late Model racers.

   Now back at the site which propelled the series into being, Mountain Speedway will debut the series on Saturday, October 21, 2006 for the Late Model Challenge. The race is being deemed an “exhibition” race, meaning that it will be non-points and it will be a test for the continuation of the organization. If the test proves successful, a series of around six races will be formed for 2007.

   Racers are urged to sign up early to reserve their numbers and guarantee entry into the historic first race of the series. To sign up, please visit the official NELMA website at www.nelmaracing.com .

   Don’t miss out on your chance to be a part of history. Sign up now and stay tuned to your auto racing news outlets or visit regularly to www.nelmaracing.com for updates.