The United Championship Racing Alliance honored the 2017 Champion, Rookie of the Year and other Top 10 alumni, with a buffet luncheon. For the second consecutive season Seymour, Tn., racer Rusty Ballenger and his “East Tennessee Electric, Diversified. Tennessee Metal Fabricators, Service Plus Garage Doors, Rick’s Handyman, Warrior Shock Service. Mighty Muffler” sponsored T&N powered Warrior race team gained a $5,000 payday plus accolades for topping the UCRA points.
Jesse Lowe of Crossville, Tn., Ballenger’s closest adversary and his 5JMotorsports.com "Xtreme Pressure Washing, Creative Kitchens, Hampton Backhoe, Gondolas Steakhouse, Martel Sign Company, McBurnett Insurance, Mighty Muffler, Twisted Metal, Wyatt Builders, Autozone of Crossville and Crossroads Lawn Care" sponsored CVR Racecar powered by Eagle Racing Engines raceteam will be honored with the runner up prize as well as the $1,000 Rookie of the Year award.
“Kidd-QuiK” Kyle Courtney of Knoxville will be awarded third place honors with Dalton, Ga.’s “BullDawg” Chip Brindle (who garnered the most wins of the season - three) and “Hot” Rod Carroll of Oxford, Ala., receiving Top Five points monies.
Sixth-Tenth finishers Jason Manley, Kasey Hall, Jimmy Elliott and Robert Gant were all invited. Tim and Angie Kyle (I-75 Raceway), Marvin and Janice Ford (Fort Payne Motor Speedway), and David Duplissey (Boyd’s Speedway) attended the event to discuss implementation for 2018.
Scheduling is still being finalized with the addition of two new tracks joining the Alliance.