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.                     

The July 26 Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series event at Bluegrass Speedway will see a full program of practice, time trials, qualifying heats, B-Mains, and the 25 lap, $1,500 to win 8th Annual Bluegrass Rumble A-main for the Battle of the Bluegrass Modified division.   

Activities for the July 26 Bluegrass 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 6:00 p.m., with practice laps set to begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by time trials at 7:00 p.m., with racing to follow at or before 8:00  p.m.  Ticket prices for this event will $15 in the general admission area and $30 in the pit area.  Local divisions in action at this event will be Super Late Models and Sportsman. 

The Saturday July 26 event at Bluegrass Speedway will mark the Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series ninth ever visit to Bluegrass Speedway, with previous event winners including Kelly Warren of Columbia, KY (2004), Ted Nobbe of Batesville, IN (2005), Josh Lucas of Bardstown, KY (2005), Don Adams of London, KY (2006), Joey Kramer of Hanover, IN (2006, 2007, May 2008), and Miguel Coffey of McKee, KY (2007).   

The A-Main purse and payout for the Friday July 18 Richmond Raceway event is as follows:  1st- $1,500, 2nd- $700, 3rd- $500, 4th- $400, 5th- $350, 6th- $300, 7th- $275, 8th- $250, 9th- $225, 10th- $200, 11th- $180, 12th- $160, 13th- $150 14th- $140, 15th- $130, 16th through 22nd- $125.

Located just outside historic Bardstown, KY, Bluegrass Speedway is a ½ mile high-banked clay oval promoted by David and Anita Ferrell.  Bluegrass Speedway is located at 2221 New Haven Road of Highway 31-E, just off of exit 21 of the Martha Layne Collins (Bluegrass) Parkway.  For more information about Bluegrass Speedway, visit the track’s webpage at www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (502) 349-1241. 

The Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series last raced on July 18 at Richmond Raceway in Richmond, KY with series points leader Joey Kramer of Hanover, IN picking up his sixth series win of the season.  Don Adams of London, KY is currently second in series points, while Skylar Marlar of Winfield, TN is third in points, with Kelly Warren of Columbia, KY and Shawn Tolson of Walton, KY completing the top five in series points heading into this weekend’s action.  The remainder of the top ten in points going into the weekend are Mick Sansom, Robbie Gullion, Brandon Green, Wayne James, and Jeff Johnson.

The Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series sanctions regional Open Wheel Modified events at tracks in Kentucky, 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.

Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Open Wheel Modified Division Upcoming Schedule of Events:

July 26- Bluegrass Speedway (Bardstown, KY)- 8th Annual Bluegrass Rumble-$1,500 to win

August 9- 201 Speedway (Sitka, KY)- $1,500 to win        

August 22- Ponderosa Speedway (Junction City, KY)- 4th Annual Railroad Days Showdown-$1,500 to win

August 29- Moler Raceway Park (Williamsburg, OH)- $1,500 to win

September 13- Tazewell Speedway (Tazewell, TN)- $5,000 to win

Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Modified Division Current Point Standings:

1. Joey Kramer (Hanover, IN)- 1,992

2. Don Adams (London, KY)- 1,754  

3. Skylar Marlar (Winfield, TN)- 1,471 ®

4. Kelly Warren (Columbia, KY)- 1,466  

5. Shawn Tolson (Walton, KY)- 1,421 ®

6. Mick Sansom (Salt Rock, WV- 1,366

7. Robbie Gullion (Charlestown, IN)- 1,363 ®

8. Brandon Green (Walton, KY)- 1,159     

9. Wayne James (Newport, TN)- 1,068      

10. Jeff Johnson (Junction City, KY)- 664

2008 Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Open Wheel Modified Division Sponsors:

*Max Brake- “Official Trailer Brakes” of the Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Modified Division

*CarbonX- “Official Flame Shielding Fabric” of the Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Modified Division

*Health PMO- “Official Health Care Company” of the Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Modified Division

*Graphic Impressions- Presenting Sponsor and “Official Souvenir and Merchandise Vendor” of the Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Modified Division

*Bob Hook Chevrolet of Louisville- “Official Auto Dealership” of the Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Modified Division

*Total Lubricants- “Official Oil and Lubricant” of the Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series

Other Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Open Wheel Modified Division Supporters Include: American Race Tires, Cruise with the Champions, Curtis Signs, Drive Smart Kentucky, DT52 Photos, Honda of Prestonsburg, Hoosier Race Tires, Kentucky Best Racing, PPM Racing Products, Racing Optics, Trailer Parts and Service, Wayne Bowen Racing Supply