May 6, 2008

Ponderosa Speedway O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass Event Now Goes on May 16

Louisville, Kentucky-May 5, 2008- O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series officials would like to announce that the rained out 9th Annual Hugh “Junebug” Rowland Memorial event will now be contested on Friday evening, May 16.  The original make-up date was announced as June 13, but has now been changed and will be on Friday May 16 at the Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz promoted facility.

The event, the 9th Annual Hugh “Junebug” Rowland Memorial, has now been rescheduled for Friday evening, May 16.  The staff of the O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series apologizes for any inconvenience caused by the rescheduling date of this event.  The “Junebug” will feature a full program of practice, Racing Optics time trials, Graphic Impressions, K&N Performance Engineering, Real Wheel, and Wayne Bowen Racing Supply qualifying heats, B-Mains, and the 40 lap, $3,000 to win 9th Annual Hugh “Junebug” Rowland Memorial O’Reilly A-Main event.

Activities for the May 16 Ponderosa Speedway event will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., with the general admission area opening at 5:00 p.m. The drivers meeting will take place at 6:45 p.m., while 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 A-Main purse for the Friday May 16 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. Turn onto KY Hwy. 300, then left on KY Hwy. 37, then 1.5 miles to Phillips Lane, just past Peckerwood Grocery.

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 10- Brownstown Speedway (Brownstown, IN)- 25th Annual Hoosier Dirt Classic- $3,000 to win

May 16-Ponderosa Speedway (Junction City, KY)- 9th Annual Hugh “Junebug” Rowland Memorial- $3,000 to win

May 24- Tazewell Speedway (Tazewell, TN)- $5,000 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

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, Cruise with the Champions, Curtis Signs, Double H Race Fabrication, Drive Smart Kentucky, DT52 Photos, Hoosier Race Tires, Kentucky Best Racing, K&N Performance Engineering, PPM Racing Products, Racing Optics, Real Wheels, Trailer Parts and Service, Wayne Bowen Racing Supply