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

The June 13 Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series event at Moler Raceway Park will see a full program of practice, time trials, qualifying heats, B-Mains, and the 30 lap, $1,500 to win A-main for the Battle of the Bluegrass Modified division.  When the tour pulls to 201 Speedway the next evening on June 14, there will also be a full program of practice, time trials, qualifying heats, B-Mains, and a 30 lap, $1,500 to win A-Main event. 

Activities for the June 13 Moler Raceway Park event will see the pit area open at 3:00 p.m., with the general admission area opening at 4:30 p.m.  Practice laps will begin at 7:00 p.m., followed by time trials at 7:45 p.m., with racing to follow.  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 the Sunesis Construction Super Late Models, Phantom Fireworks Pure Stocks, and Chevettes.

Activities for the June 14 event at 201 Speedway will see the pit area open at 3:00 p.m., with general admission area open at 4:00 p.m.  Practice will begin at 7:15 p.m., followed immediately by time trials and racing action.  Local divisions in action at this event will be Super Late Models, Bombers, and Four Cylinders.

The Friday June 13 event at Moler Raceway Park will mark the Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series first ever visit to the second year facility and will also be the series first ever event contested in the Buckeye State of Ohio. 

The O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Open Wheel Modified division has made seven previous appearances at 201 Speedway.  Those event winners include Jimmy Payne of Glasgow, KY (2004), Joey Kramer of Hanover, IN (twice in 2005, 2007), Don Adams of London, KY (2006, 2007), and Tommy Bailey of Corbin, KY (2006)

The A-Main purse and payout for the Friday June 13 Moler Raceway Park and Saturday June 14 201 Speedway 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.

Known as Eastern Kentucky’s best kept secret, 201 Speedway is a ¼ mile high-banked red clay oval promoted by former Super Late Model racer Chuckie May.  201 Speedway is located 5.4 miles North of US 23 on State Road 201, just North of the Sitka community, just outside of Paintsville, KY. 

The Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series last raced on June 7 at Tazewell Speedway in Tazewell, TN with series points leader Joey Kramer of Hanover, IN picking up his second Tazewell win of the season.  Don Adams of London, KY is currently second in series points, while Kelly Warren of Columbia, KY is third in points, with Skylar Marlar of Winfield, TN and Mick Sansom of Salt Rock, WV 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 doubleheader 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 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

August 2- Clinton County Speedway (Albany, KY)- $1,500 to win

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

1. Joey Kramer (Hanover, IN)- 1,481

2. Don Adams (London, KY)- 1,389  

3. Kelly Warren (Columbia, KY)- 1,144

4. Skylar Marlar (Winfield, TN)- 1,110 ®

5. Mick Sansom (Salt Rock, WV)- 1,030

6. Shawn Tolson (Walton, KY)- 1,026 ®

7. Brandon Green (Walton, KY)- 987

8. Robbie Gullion (Charlestown, IN)- 973 ®

9. Wayne James (Newport, TN)- 889        

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