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. 

The May 23 Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series event at Ponderosa Speedway 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. 

Activities for the May 23 Ponderosa Speedway event will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., with the general admission area open at 5:00 p.m.  The drivers meeting will take place at 6:45 p.m., practice will begin at 7:15 p.m., with time trials around 7:45, while racing takes the green flag at or before 8:30.  All times listed are EDT.  Ticket prices for this event will $15 in the general admission area and $30 in the pit area.  Local divisions also in action at this event will be Super Late Models, Pro Late Models, and Sportsman.

The May 24 Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series event at Richmond Raceway will see a full program of practice, time trials, qualifying heats, B-mains, and the 30 lap, $1,500 to win Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series A-Main. 

Activities for the May 24 Richmond Raceway event will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., with the general admission area open at 5:00 p.m.  The drivers meeting will take place at 6:15 p.m., practice will begin at 6:30 p.m., with time trials around 7:00 p.m., with racing immediately following time trials.  Ticket prices for this event will be $15 in the general admission area and $30 in the pit area.  Local divisions also in action at this event will be Super Late Models, Crate Late Models, Sportsman, and Four Cylinders. 

The Battle of the Bluegrass Modified division has made seven previous appearances at Ponderosa Speedway, with winners in those events including Brent Londeree of Columbus, IN in the very first series event back in 2004, four wins for Joey Kramer of Hanover, IN (twice in 2005, 2006, 2007), Don Adams (2006), and Shon Flanery of Mount Carmel, TN (2007). 

The Battle of the Bluegrass Modified division has made nine previous appearances at Richmond Raceway, with winners in those events including Matt Boknecht of Seymour, IN (2004, 2005), Jimmy Payne of Glasgow, KY (2004), Joey Kramer of Hanover, IN (2005), Tommy Bailey of Corbin, KY (2006), Victor Lee of Stanford, KY (2006), Dennis Roberson of Lexington, KY (2007), Delane Browning of East Bernstadt, KY (2007), and Dustin Linville of Lancaster, KY (2007).  

The A-Main purse and payout for the Friday May 23 Ponderosa Speedway and Saturday May 24 Richmond Raceway events 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.

Ponderosa Speedway is a 3/8 mile clay oval promoted by Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz.  Ponderosa Speedway is located at 365 Phillips Lane, just south of Danville, KY off of KY Hwy. 127. Turn onto KY Hwy. 300, then turn left on KY Hwy. 37, then 1.5 miles to Phillips Lane, just past Peckerwood Grocery.  For information, call the track on raceway at (859) 854-6808 or visit the track’s webpage online at www.ponderosaspeedway.com. 

Richmond Raceway is a 3/10 mile semi-banked clay oval promoted by Mark and Tommy Trimble. Richmond Raceway is located at 328 Greens Crossing Road, 2.4 miles east of Richmond, then 1.2 miles on Greens Crossing Road, just outside of Richmond. For more information, call the track on raceday at (859) 623-7223 or visit the track’s webpage online at www.richmondkyraceway.

Bluegrass Modified Series last raced on May 17 at Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY in the 8th Annual Mod Squad Bash and Joey Kramer of Hanover, IN picked up his second series win of the season and maintained the series points lead.  Kelly Warren of Columbia, KY is currently second in series points, while Don Adams of London, KY is third.  Salt Rock, WV native Mick Sansom moved to fourth in series points, while Skylar Marlar of Winfield, TN completes the top five is series points heading into the weekend’s upcoming action.   

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:

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

June 14- 201 Speedway (Sitka, KY)- $1,500 to win 

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

1. Joey Kramer (Hanover, IN)- 752

2. Kelly Warren (Columbia, KY)- 673

3. Don Adams (London, KY)- 658

4. Mick Sansom (Salt Rock, WV)- 564

5. Skylar Marlar (Winfield, TN)- 527 ®

6. Shawn Tolson (Walton, KY)- 525 ®

7. Brandon Green (Walton, KY)- 389

8. Tim York (Greensburg, KY)- 378

9. Robbie Gullion (Charlestown, IN)- 368 ®

10. Jeff Johnson (Junction City, KY)- 323

 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