June 21, 2008

O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Announces Tire Rule for Lee Fleetwood Memorial at Brownstown Speedway June 28

Louisville, Kentucky-June 21, 2008- Officials of the O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series presented by Graphic Impressions and Brownstown Speedway track promoter Tim Keithley have came to the following decision concerning the tire rule for the upcoming 10th Lee Fleetwood Memorial presented by Bob Poynter Ford on Saturday, June 28.    

The tire rule for Brownstown Speedway event on June 28 will be as follows:  Hoosier Tires- LM40, 1600, or shouldered-plated D55; American Racer- MD56; Goodyear- G50.  These are the only tire compounds of choice that will be allowed at this event and must be used on the front and rear of the race cars.  

Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, IN will host the O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Super Late Models on Saturday June 28.  The June 28 racing event will feature a full program of practice, Racing Optics time trials, Wayne Bowen Racing Supply, K&N Performance Engineering, Graphic Impressions, and Real Racing Wheels qualifying heats, B-Mains, and the 40 lap, $3,000 to win 10th Annual Lee Fleetwood Memorial presented by Bob Poynter Ford O’Reilly A-Main.

Activities for the June 28 Brownstown Speedway event will see the pit area open at 3:00 p.m., with the general admission area open at 3:00 p.m. as well.  The drivers meeting will take place at 5:15 p.m., practice will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by Racing Optics time trials at 6:00 p.m., with racing set for the green flag at or before 7:00 p.m.  Ticket prices for this event will $15 in the general admission area and $30 in the pit area.  Local divisions also in action at this event will be UMP Super Stocks, Bombers, and Hornets.

The O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series sanctions regional Super Late Model events at tracks in Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, and Tennessee.  For more information about America’s most competitive regional racing series, visit the series webpage on the world wide web at www.battleofthebluegrass.com or call the series office at (859) 762-1606 or (502) 931-5068.

O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Upcoming Schedule of Events:

June 28- Brownstown Speedway (Brownstown, IN)- 10th Annual Lee Fleetwood Memorial-$3,000 to win

July 4- Mountain Motor Speedway (Isom, KY)- $3,000 to win

July 5- 201 Speedway (Sitka, KY)- $5,000 to win

July 11- Ponderosa Speedway (Junction City, KY)- 13th Annual Pete Abell Memorial- $3,000 to win

July 12- Bluegrass Speedway (Bardstown, KY)- 10th Annual Kentuckiana Klash- $5,000 to win

O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Super Late Model Current Point Standings

1. Victor Lee (Stanford, KY)- 1,923

2. Tyrel Todd (Science Hill)- 1,625

3. David Webb (Nicholasville, KY)- 1,506

4. Tim Tungate (Campbellsville, KY)- 1,486

5. Zach Carney (Mooresville, IN)- 1,399 ®

6. Eric Wells (Hazard, KY)- 1,376 ®

7. Mike Jewell (Scottsburg, IN)- 1,325

8. Larry Gray (Lexington, KY)- 1,263 ®

9. Arnie Fields (Flemingsburg, KY)- 1,144 ®

10. Chris Combs (Isom, KY)- 1,100         

2008 O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Sponsors:

*O'Reilly Auto Parts - Title Sponsor and "Official Auto Parts Retailer” of the O'Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series

*Max Brake- “Official Trailer Brakes” of the O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series

*CarbonX- “Official Flame Shielding Fabric” of the O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series

*Health PMO- “Official Health Care Company” of the O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series

*Graphic Impressions- Presenting Sponsor and “Official Souvenir and Merchandise Vendor” of the O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series

*Bob Hook Chevrolet of Louisville- “Official Auto Dealership” of the O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series

*Total Oil- “Official Oil Company” of the O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series

Other O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series 2008 Series Supporters Include: American Race Tires, C.J. Rayburn Race Cars, Curtis Signs, Cruise With The Champions, Double H Race Fabrication, Drive Smart Kentucky, DT52 Photos, Honda of Prestonsburg, Hoosier Race Tires, Kentucky’s Best Racing, K&N Performance Engineering, PPM Racing Products, Racing Optics, Real Racing Wheels, Trailer Parts and Service, Wayne Bowen Racing Supply