August 24, 2008
Kramer Wins 4th Annual Railroad Days Showdown at Ponderosa Speedway   

Louisville, Kentucky-August 24, 2008- The Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Open Wheel Modified division presented by Graphic Impressions again has another Friday night of racing action scheduled for Friday August 29 at Moler Raceway Park in Williamsburg, OH for the $1,500 to win Buddy Cook Memorial event that will mark the tour’s first-ever race in the state of Ohio.  This is the make-up date from the originally scheduled event that was weathered out back on June 13.          

The August 29 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 $1,500 to win Buddy Cook Memorial A-Main event for the Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Modified division.     

Activities for the August 29 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.

This will be the first ever appearance for the Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series at Moler Raceway Park and will also mark the first-ever visit by the “BoB Mod Squad” to a venue in the Buckeye State of Ohio.   

The A-Main purse and payout for the Friday August 29 event at Moler Raceway Park 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.

Moler Raceway Park is a ¼ mile semi-banked clay oval located just outside of Williamsburg, OH and is promoted by Kim and Kevin Moler.  The track is located just outside of Williamburg, OH off of Highway 32 at 2059 Harker Waits Road.  For information about Moler Raceway Park, visit www.molerracewayparkonline.com or phone (937) 444-6215 on raceday.

The Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series last raced on August 22 at Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY and Joey Kramer of Hanover, IN would score his eighth 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 Robbie Gullion of Charlestown, IN completes the top five in series points heading into this weekend’s action.  The remainder of the top ten in points going into the weekend at Ponderosa Speedway are Mick Sansom, 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 Upcoming Schedule of Events: 

August 29- Moler Raceway Park (Williamsburg, OH)- $1,500 to win

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)- 2,751

2. Don Adams (London, KY)- 2,242  

3. Kelly Warren (Columbia, KY)- 2,134

4. Shawn Tolson (Walton, KY)- 1,963 ®   

5. Robbie Gullion (Charlestown, IN)- 1,912 ®

6. Mick Sansom (Salt Rock, WV- 1,840

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

8. Brandon Green (Walton, KY)- 1,159     

9. Josh Lucas (Bardstown, KY)- 1,136      

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