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.

The win by the 2004 series champion is his third series victory and came aboard the Jeff Crawford and Kelly Warren owned, Commonwealth Cancer Centers/GSM Painting/Roberts Construction/Auto Smart of Campbellsville sponsored #0 Lightning Chassis, Scott Pass Competition Engines powered machine. Warren’s winning mount receives product support from AFCO Racing Products, American Racer Tires, Frankland Racing Equipment, PBM Performance Products, and Wayne Bowen Racing Supply.

Current series points leader and three-time defending champion Joey Kramer would take runner-up honors, Don Adams, Tim York, and Skylar Marlar completing the top five. The remainder of the top ten would be Hard Charger winner Mick Sansom, Josh Coffey, Valis Smedley, Robert Potter, and Matthew Potter.

Two cautios would fly before the race officially got started for a pair of multi-car incidents. Once the green waved, Don Adams would take the initial lead, followed by Skylar Marlar and Robert Potter. Marlar would drive by Adams for the lead on lap 3, with action slowed one circuit later for a backchute flip by Shawn Tolson, that would result in a red flag period. Back under green, Kelly Warren was flexing his muscles and grabbed the top spot away from Marlar on lap 5, with Adams, 7th starting Joey Kramer, and Potter going third through fifth. Lap 8 would see Tim York make his way into the top five past Potter, with the caution waving again one lap later for Wayne James, who stopped on the racing surface with mechanical problems.

The front five remained the same until the next caution on lap 14 for a spin by Tommy Gregory. The resulting restart would see Adams scoot by Marlar for second, but the caution would fly two circuits later on lap 16 for a spin by Robert Potter. Second place Adams stay in second would be short lived as Kramer would peddle his mount around both Adams and Marlar to take second on lap 17 on the restart. The final caution of the race would fly on lap 18 when Potter looped his unit for the second time and would be required to pull pitside because of the two spin rule.

Business would pick up at the point on the restart and Kramer would take the lead from Warren on lap 21, with the front duo settling into a side-by-side battle all around the 3/10 mile James Brown promoted red clay oval. Warren would muscle back in front for good on lap 26 and lead the final five circuits to claim the victory.

In preliminary action, Joey Kramer was top qualifier among 20 entries with a time of 13.119 seconds. Qualifying heat events were scored by Don Adams, Wayne James, and Robert Potter.

The next event for the Modified division of the Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series will take place on Saturday May 17 at the David and Anita Ferrell promoted Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY. The event will pay $1,500 to win.

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 Modified Division

SUMMARY-Clinton County Speedway-Albany, KY-May 10, 2008

Top Qualifier- Joey Kramer 13.119

1st Heat- Don Adams, Skylar Marlar, Joey Kramer, Josh Coffey, Valis Smedley, Robbie Gullion, Mick Sansom

2nd Heat- Wayne James, Kelly Warren, Shawn Tolson, Jeff Johnson, Brandon Green (DNS- Keith Denny)

3rd Heat- Robert Potter, Tommy Gregory, Tim York, Matthew Hopper, Bryan Barber, Lonnie Gregory (DNS- J.J. Patterson)

A-Main: Kelly Warren, Joey Kramer, Don Adams, Tim York, Skylar Marlar, Mick Sansom, Josh Coffey, Valis Smedley, Robert Potter, Matthew Hopper, Tommy Gregory, Jeff Johnson, Wayne James, Robbie Gullion, Brandon Green, Shawn Tolson (DNS- Bryan Barber, J.J. Patterson, Lonnie Gregory, Keith Denny)



Entries- 20

Cautions- 7 (Lap 0, 0, 4, 9, 14, 16, 18)

Red Flags- 1 (Lap 4)

Hard Charger- Mick Sansom (started 15th-finished 6th; advanced 9 positions)



Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Modified Division Point Standings (after May 10)

Joey Kramer- 493
Kelly Warren- 472
Don Adams- 458
Skylar Marlar- 378
Mick Sansom- 377
Shawn Tolson ®- 354
Wayne James- 313
Robert Potter ®- 240
Kurt Owens- 225
Tim York- 213


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

May 17- Bluegrass Speedway (Bardstown, KY)- 8th Annual Mod Squad Bash- $1,500 to win

May 23- Ponderosa Speedway (Junction City, KY)- 4th Annual Summer Shootout- $1,500 to win

May 24- Richmond Raceway (Richmond, KY)- $1,500 to win

June 7- Tazewell Speedway (Tazewell, TN)- $2,000 to win

June 13- Moler Raceway Park (Williamsburg, OH)- $1,500 to win



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 Vehicle Dealer” 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’s Best Racing, PPM Racing Products, Racing Optics, Trailer Parts and Service, Wayne Bowen Racing Supply