O'Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass
Open Wheel Modified Division
Press Releases, 2008
 

September 20, 2008 Jason Hall Wins Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Finale in Clayton Homes 30 at Ponderosa         Junction City, Kentucky-September 19, 2008- The Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Open Wheel Modified division presented by Graphic Impressions concluded its 2008 racing season at Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY and Jason Hall of Hindmand, KY would score his first ever series victory in the $2,000 to Clayton Homes 30 main event.  Joey Kramer of Hanover, IN is the series champion for the fourth straight season, while Shawn Tolson of Walton, KY the 2008 series Rookie of the Year.   Continued...

September 15, 2008 Battle of the Bluegrass Modifieds in Clayton Homes 30 at Ponderosa Speedway September 19    Louisville, Kentucky-September 14, 2008- The Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Open Wheel Modified division presented by Graphic Impressions will be back in action after last weekend’s cancellation on Friday September 19 at Ponderosa Speedway at Junction City, KY.  The event will be the Clayton Homes 30, paying $2,000 to win.      Continued...

September 13, 2008 Tazewell Speedway Event Cancelled for September 13                          Louisville, KY- September 12, 2008- Tazewell Speedway in Tazewell, TN was scheduled to host the Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Open Wheel Modified division in a $5,000 to win event on Saturday September 13, but the event has been cancelled.  Continued...

September 8, 2008 Battle of the Bluegrass Modifieds $5,000 Mayhem at Tazewell Speedway September 13    Louisville, Kentucky-September 7, 2008- The Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Open Wheel Modified division presented by Graphic Impressions is seeing the 2008 racing season near its conclusion and will present its next to last event for ’08 on Saturday September 13 at Tazewell Speedway in Tazewell, TN.  It will be the richest event of the season for the “BoB Mod Squad” as they will race for $5,000 to win at the 1/3 mile speedplant located in the beautiful hills of East Tennessee.   Continued...

August 30, 2008 Kramer Collects Buddy Cook Memorial Victory at Moler Raceway Park         Williamsburg, OH-August 29, 2008- The Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Open Wheel Modified division presented by Graphic Impressions made its first-ever visit to the state of Ohio on Friday evening for the Buddy Cook Memorial at Moler Raceway Park in Williamsburg, OH and Joey Kramer of Hanover, IN would continue his winning ways with the “BoB Mod Squad” for 2008 by picking up his ninth series victory of the season and the $1,500 payday.  Continued..

August 24, 2008 Kramer Wins 4th Annual Railroad Days Showdown at Ponderosa Speedway    Louisville, Kentucky-August 24, 2008- The Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Open Wheel Modified division presented by Graphic Impressions again has another Friday night of racing action scheduled for Friday August 29 at Moler Raceway Park in Williamsburg, OH for the $1,500 to win Buddy Cook Memorial event that will mark the tour’s first-ever race in the state of Ohio.  This is the make-up date from the originally scheduled event that was weathered out back on June 13.   Continued..

August 23, 2008 Kramer Wins 4th Annual Railroad Days Showdown at Ponderosa Speedway    Junction City, KY-August 22, 2008- The Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Open Wheel Modified division presented by Graphic Impressions visited the Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz promoted Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY and Joey Kramer of Hanover, IN would win his fourth straight Railroad Days Showdown event and pick up $1,500 for his work on the evening.   Continued..

August 18, 2008 The Railroad Days Showdown Up Next for “BoB Mod Squad” at Ponderosa Speedway August 22  Louisville, Kentucky-August 17, 2008- The Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Open Wheel Modified division presented by Graphic Impressions returns to action on Friday August 22 at Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY, paying $1,500 to win for the Modified division in the 4th Annual Railroad Days Showdown event.  This will be the second trip of the season for the Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series to the track commonly referred to as “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring”. Continued..

August 10, 2008 Kramer Returns to “BoB Mod Squad” Winners Circle at 201 Speedway   Sitka, KY-August 9, 2008- The Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Open Wheel Modified division presented by Graphic Impressions visited the Chuckie May promoted 201 Speedway in Sitka, KY and Joey Kramer of Hanover, IN would return to winning form as he would win the $1,500 to win and sweep the pair of visits to the Eastern Kentucky mountains in 2008 by the Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series.   Continued..

August 3, 2008 The “BoB Mod Squad” Returns to Action at 201 Speedway on Saturday August 9 Louisville, Kentucky-August 3, 2008- The Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Open Wheel Modified division presented by Graphic Impressions returns to action on Saturday August 9 at 201 Speedway in Sitka, KY, paying $1,500 to win for the Modified division.  This will be the second trip of the season for the “BoB Mod Squad” to the Eastern Kentucky ¼ mile clay oval.     Continued..

July 27, 2008 Wheatley Wins Battle of the Bluegrass 8th Annual Bluegrass Rumble at Bluegrass Bardstown, KY-July 26, 2008- The Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Open Wheel Modified division presented by Graphic Impressions visited the David and Anita Ferrell promoted Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY and Jason Wheatley of Loretto, KY picked up his first ever series victory by winning the 8th Annual Bluegrass Rumble, picking up the $1,500 to win event.  Continued..

July 22, 2008 Bluegrass Speedway Has Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series Bluegrass Rumble July 26   Louisville, Kentucky-July 20, 2008- The Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Open Wheel Modified division presented by Graphic Impressions returns to action on Saturday July 26 at Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY for the 8th Annual Bluegrass Rumble, paying $1,500 to win for the Modified division.   Continued..

July 20, 2008 Kramer Wins Battle of the Bluegrass “Butterball” Modified Main at Richmond Raceway  Richmond, KY-July 18, 2008- The Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Open Wheel Modified division presented by Graphic Impressions returned to action at Mark and Tommy Trimble’s Richmond Raceway and Joey Kramer of Hanover, IN continued his winning streak in “BoB Mod Squad” action, picking up the $1,500 to win Modified portion of the Paul “Butterball” Wooldridge Memorial in an event that was shortened to 20 laps and plagued by eight cautions along the way. Continued..

July 13, 2008 Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series Returns to Action at Richmond Raceway on July 18 Louisville, Kentucky-July 13, 2008- After being off since June 14, the Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Open Wheel Modified division presented by Graphic Impressions returns to action on Friday July 18 at Richmond Raceway in Richmond, KY for the Modified portion of the 21st Annual Paul “Butterball” Wooldridge Memorial, paying $1,500 to win for the Modified division.              Continued..

June 29, 2008 Moler Raceway Park Rained Out Event Rescheduled for August 29       Louisville, KY- June 29, 2008- After being rained out on the originally scheduled date of June 13, track promoters Kim and Kevin Moler and Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series officials would like to announce a reschedule date of August 29 for this event at the ¼ mile clay oval located just outside of Williamsburg, OH. Continued..

June 14, 2008 Kramer Conquers Caution-Filled Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Main at 201 Speedway  Sitka, KY-June 14, 2008- The Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Open Wheel Modified division presented by Graphic Impressions pulled in to the Chuckie May promoted 201 Speedway in Sitka, KY and Joey Kramer of Hanover, IN would continue his winning ways with the “BoB Mod Squad” and garner $1,500 for his evening’s efforts after taking a series provisional to start the event and charge from 21st to first at the finish, surviving 12 caution periods along the way. Continued..

June 14, 2008 “BoB Mod Squad” Rained Out at Moler Raceway Park June 13         Williamsburg, Ohio-June 13, 2008- Heavy afternoon rain showers would force Moler Raceway Park track promoters Kim and Kevin Moler and Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series officials to cancel the Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series event scheduled at the ¼ mile clay oval on Friday evening June 13.    Continued..

June 7, 2008 Battle of the Bluegrass Modifieds Visit Moler Raceway Park and 201 Speedway June 13 and June 14  Louisville, Kentucky-June 8, 2008- The Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Open Wheel Modified division presented by Graphic Impressions returns to action with its second doubleheader weekend of the 2008 season with a stop at Moler Raceway Park in Williamsburg, OH on Friday June 13, followed by a visit to 201 Speedway in Sitka, KY on Saturday June 14  Continued..

June 7, 2008 Joey Kramer Wins Again in Tazewell Speedway Battle of the Bluegrass Modifieds Tazewell, TN-June 7, 2008- The Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Open Wheel Modified division presented by Graphic Impressions returned to action on Saturday night at the Gary Hall promoted Tazewell Speedway in Tazewell, TN and Joey Kramer of Hanover, IN would pick up second win of the season and $2,000 for his victory at the 1/3 mile East Tennessee red clay oval.    Continued...

June 1, 2008 Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series Returns to “The Bad Fast Taz” on June 7 Louisville, Kentucky-June 1, 2008- The Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Open Wheel Modified division presented by Graphic Impressions returns to action after an off weekend on Saturday June 7 for the second visit of the season to Tazewell Speedway in Tazewell, TN for a $2,000 to win event.  Continued...

May 24, 2008 Joey Kramer Wins Caution Filled Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Event at Richmond Raceway Bardstown, KY-May 24, 2008- The Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Open Wheel Modified division presented by Graphic Impressions contested its fifth event of 2008 on Saturday evening at the Mark and Tommy Trimble promoted Richmond Raceway.  Continued...

May 24, 2008 Don Adams Aces Battle of the Bluegrass Modified 4th Annual Summer Shootout at Ponderosa   Bardstown, KY-May 23, 2008- The Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Open Wheel Modified division presented by Graphic Impressions contested its fourth event of 2008 on Friday evening at the Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz promoted Ponderosa Speedway and  Don Adams of London, KY became the third different winner in four series events thus far in 2008. Continued...

May 18, 2008 Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series at Ponderosa and Richmond May 23 and May 24 Louisville, Kentucky-May 18, 2008- The Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Open Wheel Modified division presented by Graphic Impressions returns to action with its first weekend doubleheader of the 2008 racing season, with action at Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY on Friday May 23 and at Richmond Raceway in Richmond, KY on Saturday May 24.  Continued...

May 18, 2008 Battle of the Bluegrass Modified 8th Annual Mod Squad Bash to Joey Kramer at Bluegrass Speedway  Bardstown, KY-May 17, 2008- The Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Open Wheel Modified division presented by Graphic Impressions contested its third event of 2008 on Saturday evening at the David and Anita Ferrell promoted Bluegrass Speedway and Joey Kramer of Hanover, IN scored his second series win of the ’08 Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Modified division season.  Continued...

May 11 Kelly Warren Captures Clinton County Speedway Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Win Albany, KY- May 10, 2008- The Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Open Wheel Modified division presented by Graphic Impressions returned to action after a four week layoff at the James Brown promoted Clinton County Speedway in Albany, KY and Kelly Warren of Columbia, KY would score his first series victory since 2006 and picked up the $1,500 first place prize money.  Continued...

May 11 Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series 8th Annual Mod Squad Bash at Bluegrass Speedway May 17 Louisville, Kentucky-May 11, 2008- The Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Open Wheel Modified division presented by Graphic Impressions returns to action this Saturday evening, May 17, for the 8th Annual Mod Squad Bash at Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY.   Continued...

May 4 Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series Back in Action at Clinton County May 10 Louisville, Kentucky-May 4, 2008- The Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Open Wheel Modified division presented by Graphic Impressions has been idle since April 12, but will return to action this weekend with the tour’s second event of the 2008 season at Clinton County Speedway in Alpha, KY, just outside of Albany, KY on Saturday May 10. Continued...

April 13 Joey Kramer Claims Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series Opener at Tazewell Speedway Tazewell, TN-April 12, 2008- The Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Open Wheel Modified division presented by Graphic Impressions kicked off its 2008 racing season on Saturday evening at Tazewell Speedway in Tazewell, TN and when all was finished, three-time and defending series champion Joey Kramer of Hanover, IN had claimed $2,000 for his win at the Gary Hall promoted facility.   Continued...

April 7 Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series Opens at Tazewell Speedway April 12 Louisville, Kentucky-April 7, 2008- The Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Open Wheel Modified division presented by Graphic Impressions will begin its fifth season of Open Wheel Modified competition with the tour’s 2008 opening event this Saturday evening, April 12, at Tazewell Speedway in Tazewell, TN. Continued...

March 11 O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Open Wheel Modified Division Ready to Rock for 2008 Louisville, KY-March 7, 2008- The Open Wheel Modified division of the O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series is set to roar for 2008 as the “baddest racers in America without front fenders” are set to participate in a 14 event schedule at 7 different venues in Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee.  Continued...

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