May 1, 2008

Bob Hook Chevrolet Becomes Official Auto Dealership of O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series

Louisville, Kentucky-May 11, 2008- O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series CEO Tom McConnell and series officials would like to welcome Bob Hook Chevrolet of Louisville, KY to the Battle of the Bluegrass racing family as a marketing partner for the 2008 racing season.

Bob Hook Chevrolet is the “Official Auto Dealership” of the O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass Series for 2008.  “We are proud to be associated with such a great series.  We look forward to a long relationship in the Dirt Racing community”, said General Manager Bob Hook III.  “Our customers are race fans and racers and we look forward to great racing season”.

Bob Hook Chevrolet not only is one of the largest Chevrolet dealers in the region, but they also own Bob Hook Extreme Performance.  Bob Hook Extreme Performance is a stocking dealer for Edelbrock, Holley, MSD, Goodmark, and Gardiner-Westscot, and all genuine GM Parts.  They also sell GM Crate motors from the 2.0 4 cylinder to the 572/720 HP. 

In the upcoming weeks, Bob Hook Chevrolet will be announcing special discounts for all O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series members, drivers and fans alike.  “We have been in racing for many years, and our involvement with the Battle of the Bluegrass Series will be a great way for us to reach out to fans and teams that we have not reached before”, added Bob Hook III.

Bob Hook Chevrolet is a full-service Chevrolet dealership and the largest Chevrolet truck dealership in Kentucky.  Since 1953, the Bob Hook dealership has been a family owned and operated dealership. Currently with its third generation of family ownership, Bob Hook Jr., along with his three children (Bob III, Lauren, and David) manage the growing sales, service, collision, and parts businesses.  Bob Hook Chevrolet is located at 4144 Bardstown Rd. in Louisville, KY.  For more information, visit Bob Hook’s website at www.bobhook.com or phone 800-274-4665.

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 Auto Dealership” 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