11/8/2018
United Racing Club
Weller Reigns King of Capitol Renegade United Racing Club 2018
Weller Reigns King of Capitol Renegade United Racing Club 2018
For the 2018 racing season Josh Weller just put down his head, grinded, and worked his way to the championship. Weller’s dream of being call a Capitol Renegade URC Champion and joining the likes of Curt Michael, Kramer Williamson, Dave Ely, Glenn Fitzcharles, Dave Kelly and Garry Gollub was recognized at the end of the 25 lap Big Track Classic- Midge Miller Memorial at Bridgeport Speedway this past Sunday.
Weller who lead for much of the 2018 season came into Bridgeport with a 32 point lead over second place Curt Michael. The afternoon didn’t start off on a great foot with Weller drawing 8th starting position in his heat race. Weller raced up to 5th and started 18th in the feature event. While Michael won the same heat race that Weller was in and started in the 8th position, It was Weller advancing 8 positions from his 18th place starting position to bring home his first United Racing Club Championship and finishing 17 points ahead of 10 time Capitol Renegade URC Champion Curt Michael.
Even though Mother Nature was the clear winner during the 2018 season, Weller still finished with 3 wins, 6 top five finishes and 9 top 10 finishes in 10 points races. Weller won 30% of the races that were run under the Capitol Renegade URC banner in 2018 and finished in the top 10 90% of the time. Weller who finished 3rd in 2015, 4th in 2016 and runner up last year can finally call himself a Capitol Renegade URC Champion.
“To achieve a championship as a car owner with family support, is almost unheard of in our sport today. We do have sponsors but it is something we sought out ourselves and their support is something we do not take for granted. We appreciate everything they do for us.
Every decision that is made, directly affects my family. Whether it is monetary, time related, or just the risk factor- everyone I love sacrifices something so that I can go out and do what I do.
It takes so much to make a team. It takes friendship and sacrifice. Time behind the scenes. People stepping up and finding time when we need it the most. Unpaid crew who takes off work. Their families who understand and support that decision. It is not all about the set ups and race finishes. It is who cleans mud and who bakes our cookies and who talks me off of a ledge. The little things make the big things easier.
I can't thank my parents enough for all of their years of sacrifice for that moment of success.”
Along with his family and friends support Weller can’t do this without his sponsors. Schearer's Sales & Service, Inc, McBrothers Overhead Doors, Assured Automation, Victory Auto Glass, Bob Hilbert Sportswear, J&J Auto Racing, VP Fuels, VRP Shocks, Diversified Machine, Inc. / DMI / BullDog Rears, GME Steerings, Ultrashield Racing Products, Simpson Race Products all contribute in some way to put the #63 on the track each week.
Submitted By: Curt Michael
