Battle of the Bluegrass Series Names New Series Director

LOUISVILLE, KY (12/3/2007) – The O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series presented by Arizona Sport Shirts is proud to announce the naming of a new Series Director for the 2008 season. Larry Yantz, a seasoned veteran in dirt track racing, has been named to this prestigious position by Series CEO Tom McConnell.

“We are very excited to bring Larry Yantz on board with the Battle of the Bluegrass Series,” McConnell said in a recent interview. “His years of experience within the dirt racing circuit will allow the Series to branch out and to reach new heights.”

Yantz has been involved in racing since the late 1960’s on various levels. Yantz began his long dirt racing career as a driver in 1967 and by the 1980’s had become a team owner. During the mid-2000’s Yantz became track owner and promoter of the Kentucky hotspot, Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City. Now becoming the Series Director of the nation’s most competitive regional racing series adds to Yantz’s long repertoire of dirt racing accomplishments.

“I am very excited to have the opportunity to work with the BoB Series,” Yantz stated in a phone interview. “I look forward to the challenges that lie ahead for the Series. I am truly here for the love of the sport. I will be extremely accessible to not only the drivers, but everyone who enjoys the sport as much as I do.”

The 2008 season proves to be one of the most exciting seasons yet for the nation’s premier regional dirt racing series. Yantz and the rest of the Battle of the Bluegrass team plan to make many return visits to stops on the 2007 tour as well as some new tracks throughout the region. The 2008 tour and banquet information will be available in an upcoming release.

For more information on the O'Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series, check us out on the web at www.battleofthebluegrass.com.