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.

The June 7 Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series event at Tazewell Speedway will see a full program of practice, time trials, qualifying heats, B-Mains, and the 30 lap, $2,000 to win A-main for the Battle of the Bluegrass Modified division.

Activities for the June 7 Tazewell Speedway event will see the pit area open at 3:00 p.m., with the general admission area opening at 5:00 p.m. Practice laps will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by time trials, then racing. 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 Steel Head Late Models, Modified Street, Pure Street, and Four Cylinder divisions.

The O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Open Wheel Modified division has made three previous appearances at Tazewell Speedway. Two events in 2007 were won by Joey Kramer of Hanover, IN and Don Adams of London, KY, with Kramer winning the series season opener at Tazewell on April 12 of this race season.

The A-Main purse and payout for the Saturday June 7 Tazewell Speedway event is as follows: 1st- $2,000, 2nd- $800, 3rd- $600, 4th- $500, 5th- $400, 6th- $300, 7th- $275, 8th- $250, 9th- $225, 10th- $200, 11th- $190, 12th- $180, 13th- $175 14th- $165, 15th- $155, 16th through 22nd- $130.

Known as "The Bad Fast Taz", Tazewell Speedway is located just two miles northwest of Tazewell, Tennessee. Going north on US 25-E, turn right and then left onto Bacchus Road, and then 1.8 miles north, then .8 miles west and the race track is located on the left.

The Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series last raced on May 23 at Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, with Don Adams of London, KY winning the 4th Annual Summer Shootout and on May 24 at Richmond Raceway in Richmond, KY, with the series points leader Joey Kramer the winner at the Action Track. Don Adams of London, KY is currently second in series points, while Kelly Warren of Columbia, KY is third. Skylar Marlar of Winfield, TN moved to fourth in series points, while Salt Rock, WV native Mick Sansom completes the top five is series points heading into the weekend’s upcoming action. The remainder of the top ten in series points heading to Tazewell this weekend are Shawn Tolson, Brandon Green, Robbie Gullion, 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:
June 7- Tazewell Speedway (Tazewell, TN)- $2,000 to win
June 13- Moler Raceway Park (Williamsburg, OH)- $1,500 to win
June 14- 201 Speedway (Sitka, KY)- $1,500 to win
July 18- Ricmond Raceway (Richmond, KY)- 21st Annual Paul “Butterball” Wooldridge Memorial-$1,500 to win
July 26- Bluegrass Speedway (Bardstown, KY)- 8th Annual Bluegrass Rumble-$1,500 to win

Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Modified Division Current Point Standings:
1. Joey Kramer (Hanover, IN)- 1,226
2. Don Adams (London, KY)- 1,155
3. Kelly Warren (Columbia, KY)- 953
4. Skylar Marlar (Winfield, TN)- 886 ®
5. Mick Sansom (Salt Rock, WV)- 883
6. Shawn Tolson (Walton, KY)- 828 ®
7. Brandon Green (Walton, KY)- 817
8. Robbie Gullion (Charlestown, IN)- 770 ®
9. Wayne James (Newport, TN)- 681
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

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, Hoosier Race Tires, Kentucky Best Racing, PPM Racing Products, Racing Optics, Trailer Parts and Service, Wayne Bowen Racing Supply