September 15, 2008
Battle of the Bluegrass Modifieds in Clayton Homes 30 at Ponderosa Speedway September 19   

Louisville, Kentucky-September 14, 2008- The Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Open Wheel Modified division presented by Graphic Impressions will be back in action after last weekend’s cancellation on Friday September 19 at Ponderosa Speedway at Junction City, KY.  The event will be the Clayton Homes 30, paying $2,000 to win.             

Activities for the September 19 Ponderosa Speedway event will see the pit area open at 3:00 p.m., with the general admission area opening at 4:00 p.m.  Ticket prices for this event will $25 in the general admission area and $35 in the pit area, with the drivers meeting at 7:00 p.m., practice at 7:15 p.m., time trials at 7:45 p.m., and racing at 8:30 p.m. 

The Battle of the Bluegrass Modified division has made nine 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, five wins for Joey Kramer of Hanover, IN (twice in 2005, 2006, 2007, August 2008), Don Adams (2006, May 2008), and Shon Flanery of Mount Carmel, TN (2007). 

The A-Main purse and payout for the Friday September 19 Ponderosa 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.

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.

The Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series last raced on August 29 at Moler Raceway Park in Williamsburg, OH and Joey Kramer of Hanover, IN would score his ninth series win of the season and currently leads the series point standings.  Don Adams of London, KY is currently second in series points, while Kelly Warren of Columbia, KY is third in points.  Shawn Tolson of Walton, KY is fourth in points, while Mick Sansom of Salt Rock, WV completes the top five in series points heading into this weekend’s action.  The remainder of the top ten in points going into the event at Tazewell Speeday Robbie Gullion, Skylar Marlar, Brandon Green, Josh Lucas, and Wayne James. 

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 Remaining Schedule of Events: 

September 19- Ponderosa Speedway (Junction City, KY)- $2,000 to win (Outdoor Channel Television Event)

T.B.A.- Tazewell Speedway (Tazewell, TN)- $5,000 to win

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

1. Joey Kramer (Hanover, IN)- 3,006

2. Don Adams (London, KY)- 2,435  

3. Kelly Warren (Columbia, KY)- 2,325

4. Shawn Tolson (Walton, KY)- 2,126 ®   

5. Mick Sansom (Salt Rock, WV)- 1,974

6. Robbie Gullion (Charlestown, IN)- 1,962 ®

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

8. Brandon Green (Walton, KY)- 1,393     

9. Josh Lucas (Bardstown, KY)- 1,360      

10. Wayne James (Newport, TN)- 1,119

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