Battle of the Bluegrass Dirt Car Racing Series
2009 Press Release Archive

August 16, 2009

Louisville, Kentucky-August 16, 2009- The Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series presented by Graphic Impressions will return to competition this weekend on Friday August 21 as the tour makes its final stop of 2009 at Ponderosa Speedway for the 5th Annual Summer Shootout, a 40 lap, $2,000 to win contest for the Bluegrass-based open-wheel warriors. 

The August 21 Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series event at Ponderosa Speedway will see a full program of practice, Racing Optics time trials, REAL Racing Wheels qualifying heats, B-Mains, and the $2,000 win 5th Annual Summer Shootout A-Main.  Also in competition at Ponderosa Speedway on Friday August 21 will be Super Late Models, Pro Late Models, and Sportsman.

Activities for the August 21 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., with practice starting at 7:00 p.m., followed by time trials at 7:45 p.m., with green flag racing at or before 8:30 p.m.  Ticket prices for this event will be $15 in the general admission area and $30 in the pit area. 

The Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series has made ten previous appearances at Ponderosa Speedway. Previous winners of events at Ponderosa Speedway include Brent Londeree of Columbus, IN (2004), Joey Kramer of Hanover, IN (twice in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, May 2009), Don Adams of London, KY (2006, 2008), and Shon Flanary of Church Hill, TN (2007).

The A-Main purse for the Friday August 21 event at Ponderosa Speedway for the 5th Annual Summer Shootout 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.

Known as "Kentucky's Baddest Bullring", Ponderosa Speedway is a 3/8 mile red 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. Visitors will turn onto KY Hwy. 300, proceed left on KY Hwy. 37, then 1.5 miles to Phillips Lane, just past Peckerwood Grocery. For more information about Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s website at www.ponderosaspeedway.net or phone (859) 854-6808 on raceday.

The Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series last raced on August 8 at 201 Speedway in Sitka, KY and Bryan Barber of Greensburg, KY picked up his second straight series victory and third of the season.  Barber also took the points lead and hold an 8 point advantage over Joey Kramer of Hanover, IN heading to Ponderosa Speedway on August 21.  The remainder of the top ten in series points heading to the August 21 5th Annual Summer Shootout event at Ponderosa Speedway are J.T. Ayers (New Haven, KY), Don Adams (London, KY), Kelly Warren (Columbia, KY), Jason Hall (Hindman, KY), Randy Turpin (Lebanon, KY), Elliott Despain (Campbellsville, KY), Russ Gabbert (Berea, KY), and Dennis Roberson (Lexington, KY).    

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 (502) 762-1606 or (502) 931-5068.

Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series Remaining Schedule of Events:  

*August 21- Ponderosa Speedway (Junction City, KY): 5th Annual Summer Shootout-$2,000 to win

*September 25- Moler Raceway Park (Williamsburg, OH): Modified Mania- 30 laps/$1,500 to win

Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Sereis Point Standings (after August 8, 2009)

1.       Bryan Barber (Greensburg, KY)- 1,575

2.       Joey Kramer (Hanover, IN)- 1,567  

3.       J.T. Ayers (New Haven, KY)- 1,376 ®

4.       Don Adams (London, KY)- 1,343     

       5.     Kelly Warren (Columbia, KY)- 1,260

6.       Jason Hall (Hindman, KY)- 1,247

7.       Randy Turpin (Lebanon, KY)- 1,241 ® 

8.       Elliott Despain (Campbellsville, KY- 1,045 ®     

9.       Russ Gabbert (Berea, KY)- 887    

10.  Dennis Roberson (Lexington, KY)- 747

2009 O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Sponsors:

*Max Brake- “Official Trailer Brakes” of the Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series

*CarbonX- “Official Flame Shielding Fabric” of the Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series

*Graphic Impressions- Presenting Sponsor and “Official Souvenir and Merchandise Vendor of the Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series

*Total Lubricants- “Official Oil and Lubricant” of the Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series

Other Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series 2009 Series Supporters Include:

All Star Performance, American Race Tires, C.J. Rayburn Race Cars, Cruise With The Champions, Honda of Prestonsburg, Hoosier Race Tires, PPM Racing Products, Racing Optics, REAL Racing Wheels, Strader Motorsports Photography, Trailer Parts and Service, Wayne Bowen Racing Supply