May 1, 2008

O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series 2008 Series Finale Taped by Outdoor Channel

Louisville, Kentucky-May 10, 2008- When the 2008 racing season ends for the O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series, the series champion and the winner of the series finale will be seen and known nationwide. Series CEO Tom McConnell is pleased to announce that the O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series and the Outdoor Channel have come to an agreement for the ’08 series finale event to be taped by the Outdoor Channel for broadcast at a later date.

The 2008 O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series season finale is scheduled for Saturday September 20 at Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY. The event will be the 10th Annual Kentucky’s Best 50, featuring the full-fendered, wide-open, clay-slinging, 800 plus horsepower warriors of the Super Late Model division of the Battle of the Bluegrass Series, with drivers and teams racing for 50 laps, or 25 miles, around the ½ mile high-banked, David and Anita Ferrell promoted facility, with the winner taking home $5,000 for their efforts.

The Outdoor Channel will also tape at least two other O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Super Late Model division events during the 2008 racing season as well, with those tracks and events to be announced at a later date.

Founded by outdoorsmen for outdoorsmen, the Outdoor Channel features quality programming designed to educate and entertain sportsmen of all skill levels. The channel promotes the traditional outdoor activities that are a vital part of our national heritage including fishing, hunting and shooting sports. The programs are designed to appeal to "traditional sportsmen" of all ages with a focus on activities that the entire family can enjoy in the great outdoors.

The combination of thrilling content, original programming, HD simulcasting, and a first class broadband offering means that the Outdoor Channel dominates an editorial category that boosts nearly 90 million enthusiasts who spend around $120 billion a year on outdoor activities. To find out more about Outdoor Channel events and broadcasting schedule, visit their website at www.outdoorchannel.com.

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.

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 Vehicle Dealer” 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, Hoosier Race Tires, Kentucky’s Best Racing, K&N Performance Engineering, PPM Racing Products, Racing Optics, Real Wheels, Trailer Parts and Service, Wayne Bowen Racing Supply