Series Profile

No matter who you ask, Rick Salem has been the pinnacle of Sprint Car Racing in the Midwest. Born and raised in Oberlin, Kansas, Rick Salem has always had a pure love for Sprint Cars. Salem and his father, Bob, had an exceptional bond. Even though Salem’s father has passed away, that bond is still evident to this day. Rick’s father was monumental in sculpting his son’s racing career, and big supporter of him beginning the United Rebel Sprint Series in 2006. Since its inception, the United Rebel Sprint Series has grown into one of the largest 305 Sprint Car Racing Series in the nation. From the Bellville High Banks, Colorado Motorsports Park, Dodge City Raceway Park, to even the depths of Longdale Oklahoma. The United Rebel Sprint Series has raced at nearly 50 different tracks across the Midwest. Notable drivers and Champions getting their start with Rick Salem and the URSS group. From third generation driver Kyler Johnson, to Jake Bubak, Zach Blurton and Jason Martin, many notable drivers have had to get their elbows up with the URSS bunch. From URSS vs OCRS, to first time appearances, the United Rebel Sprint Series has been a prayer answered in the Midwest for Sprint Car Racing, and the limit is only higher from here.