September 8, 2008
Battle of the Bluegrass Modifieds $5,000 Mayhem at Tazewell Speedway September 13   

Louisville, Kentucky-September 7, 2008- The Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Open Wheel Modified division presented by Graphic Impressions is seeing the 2008 racing season near its conclusion and will present its next to last event for ’08 on Saturday September 13 at Tazewell Speedway in Tazewell, TN.  It will be the richest event of the season for the “BoB Mod Squad” as they will race for $5,000 to win at the 1/3 mile speedplant located in the beautiful hills of East Tennessee.          

The September 13 Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series event at Tazewell Speedway will see a full program of practice, time trials, Wayne Bowen Racing Supply, K&N Engineering, Graphic Impressions, and Real Racing Wheels qualifying heats, B-Mains, and the $5,000 to win A-Main event for the Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Modified division.     

Activities for the September 13 Tazewell 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 $20 in the general admission area and $30 in the pit area, with the drivers meeting at 7:00 p.m., with practice, time trials, and racing to follow.  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 four previous appearances at Tazewell Speedway.  A pair of events in 2007 saw Joey Kramer of Hanover, IN and Don Adams of London, KY grab A-Main checkered flag, with Kramer winning the 2008 series season opener at Tazewell on April 12 and the tour’s last visit back on June 7 of this race season.

The A-Main purse and payout for the Saturday September 13 event at Tazewell Speedway is as follows:  1st- $5,000, 2nd- $2,000, 3rd- $1,400, 4th- $900, 5th- $700, 6th- $600, 7th- $500, 8th- $400, 9th- $375, 10th- $350, 11th- $325, 12th- $300, 13th- $275 14th- $250, 15th- $225, 16th through 22nd- $200.

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 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 13- Tazewell Speedway (Tazewell, TN)- $5,000 to win

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

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