May 26, 2008
O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Tries Ponderosa Speedway Again May 30

Louisville, Kentucky-May 25, 2008- The O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series presented by Graphic Impressions will conclude the month of May and present points event number six of the ’08 season on Friday May 30 at Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY for the already twice rescheduled 9th Annual Hugh “Junebug” Rowland Memorial, paying $3,000 to win for the racers of America’s most competitive regional series.

Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY will present the 9th Annual Hugh “Junebug” Rowland Memorial event on Friday May 30.  The May 30 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 9th Annual Hugh “Junebug” Rowland Memorial O’Reilly A-Main.

Activities for the May 30 Ponderosa Speedway event will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., with the general admission area open at 5:00 p.m.  The drivers meeting will take place at 6:45 p.m., practice will begin at 7:15 p.m., followed by Racing Optics time trials at 7:45 p.m., with racing set for the green flag at 8:30 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 Pro Late Models, Modifieds, and Sportsman. 

The O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Super Late Model division has made sixteen previous appearances at Ponderosa Speedway. The group has sanctioned the Hugh “Junebug” Rowland event four times, with winners of those sanctioned “Junebug” races including Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN in 2003, Bryan Barber of Buffalo, KY in 2005, Joey Daniel of Liberty, KY in 2006, and Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY in 2007.   

 

The O’Reilly A-Main purse for the Friday May 30 event at Ponderosa 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

Known as "Kentucky's Baddest Bullring", Ponderosa Speedway is a 3/8 mile red clay oval promoted by Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz.  Ponderosa Speedway is located at 365 Phillips Lane, just south of Danville, KY off of KY Hwy. 127.  Visitors will turn onto KY Hwy. 300, then proceed left on KY Hwy. 37, then 1.5 miles to Phillips Lane, just past Peckerwood Grocery.  For more information about Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s website at www.ponderosaspeedway.net or phone (859) 854-6808 on raceday.

The Super Late Model division of the O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series last competed on May 24 at Tazewell Speedway in Tazewell, TN and series points leader Victor Lee of Stanford, KY was the event winner.  The remainder of the top five in series points leading in to the May 30 event at Ponderosa Speedway are Tyrel Todd, Tim Tungate, Zach Carney, and David Webb.  Completing the top ten in points are Larry Gray, Eric Wells, Mike Jewell, Don O’Neal, and Arnie Fields.  

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:

May 30- Ponderosa Speedway (Junction City, KY)- 9th Annual Hugh “Junebug” Rowland Memorial-$3,000 to win

June 7- 201 Speedway (Sitka, KY)- $3,000 to win

June 14- Bluegrass Speedway (Bardstown, KY)- 7th Annual June Jam- $3,000 to win

June 21- Clinton County Speedway (Albany, KY)- $3,000 to win

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

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

1. Victor Lee (Stanford, KY)- 1,195

2. Tyrel Todd (Science Hill)- 1,003

3. Tim Tungate (Campbellsville, KY)- 902

4. Zach Carney (Mooresville, IN)- 890 ®

5. David Webb (Nicholasville, KY)- 859

6. Larry Gray (Lexington, KY)- 788 ®

7. Eric Wells (Hazard, KY)- 787 ®       

8. Mike Jewell (Scottsburg, IN)- 719

9. Don O’Neal (Martinsville, IN)- 701

10. Arnie Fields (Flemingsburg, KY)- 675 ®

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 Racing Wheels, Trailer Parts and Service, Wayne Bowen Racing Supply