June 22, 2008

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

Louisville, Kentucky-June 22, 2008- The O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series presented by Graphic Impressions will continue its 2008 run to the championship with event number nine of the ’08 season on Saturday June 28 at the Tim Keithley promoted Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, IN.  The event will be the 10th Annual Lee Fleetwood Memorial presented by Bob Poynter Ford, as the O’Reilly A-Main event will be 40 laps for $3,000 to win for America’s most competitive touring regional Super Late Model series.

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.

Of note for this event, the 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.

 

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 Super Late Model division has made six previous appearances at Brownstown Speedway.   Previous O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Super Late Model event winners at Brownstown Speedway are Steve Barnett of Franklin, IN (2005 Lee Fleetwood Memorial)), Greg Johnson of Edinburgh, IN (2006), Jack Sullivan of Greenbriar, AK (2006 Lee Fleetwood Memorial)), Don O’Neal of Martinsville, IN (2007), Rohn Moon of Greenwood, IN (2007 Lee Fleetwood Memorial), and Victor Lee (2008 Hoosier Dirt Classic).

The O’Reilly A-Main purse for the Saturday June 28 event at Brownstown Speedway is as follows: 1st- $3,000, 2nd- $1,500, 3rd- $1,000, 4th- $800, 5th- $750, 6th- $700, 7th- $650, 8th- $600, 9th- $550, 10th- $500, 11th- $450, 12th- $400, 13th- $350, 14th- $350, 15th- $325, 16th- $325, 17th through 22nd- $300; 23rd through 24th- $250.

Located at the Jackson County Fairgrounds, Brownstown Speedway is a ¼ mile semi-banked clay oval promoted by Tim Keithley.  Brownstown Speedway is located 1.0 mile southeast of Brownstown, IN on Indiana Hwy. 250.  For more information about Brownstown Speedway, visit the track’s webpage at www.brownstownspeedway.com or phone (812) 358-5332 on raceday.

The Super Late Model division of the O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series last competed on June 14 at Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY and Eric Wells of Hazard, KY scored his first ever series win in the June Jam event.  Victor Lee of Stanford, KY is the current series points leader.  The remainder of the top five in series points leading in to the June 28 Lee Fleetwood Memorial presented by Bob Poynter Ford event at Brownstown Speedway are Tyrel Todd of Science Hill, KY, David Webb of Nicholasville, KY, Tim Tungate of Campbellsville, KY, and Zach Carney of Mooresville, IN.  Completing the top ten in series points coming to Bluegrass Speedway are Eric Wells, Mike Jewell, Larry Gray, Arnie Fields, and Chris Combs.

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 Bow0.0.010248.10546R:00cd