Speedway secures UMP sanction

CALVERT CITY, Ky. – Kentucky Lake Motor Speedway is set to join the United Midwest Promoters (UMP) as a sanctioned track.

General manager Tommy House announced Monday evening that negotiations had been finalized with UMP.

The agreement links the speedway with Concord, N.C.-based DirtCar Racing. Drivers competing at the track will earn points for track and national UMP points and will be eligible for season championship prize money.

KLMS will also be eligible for special events sanctioned by UMP.