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Michael Despain
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 12) - The O'Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series presented by Graphic Impressions will continue its 2008 championship points chase this weekend with an event on Friday May 16 at Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY. The event, the 9th Annual Hugh "Junebug" Rowland Memorial, will now take place on May 16, instead of the originally rescheduled date of June 13.
Ponderosa Speedway of Junction City, KY will host the 9th Annual Hugh "Junebug" Rowland Memorial on Friday May 16. The "Junebug" will feature a full program of practice, Racing Optics time trials, Graphic Impressions, K&N Performance Engineering, Real Wheel, and Wayne Bowen Racing Supply qualifying heats, B-Mains, and the 40 lap, $3,000 to win 9th Annual Hugh "Junebug" Rowland Memorial O'Reilly A-Main event.
Activities for the May 16 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., followed by Racing Optics time trials around 7:45 p.m., with racing set for the green flag at or before 8:30 p.m. 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 Pro Late Models, Modifieds, and Sportsman.
The O'Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Super Late Model division has made sixteen previous appearances at Ponderosa Speedway. The group has sanctioned the Hugh "Junebug" Rowland event four times, with winners of those sanctioned "Junebug" races including Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN in 2003, Bryan Barber of Buffalo, KY in 2005, Joey Daniel of Liberty, KY in 2006, and Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY in 2007.
The O'Reilly A-Main purse for the Saturday May 16 event at Ponderosa Speedway is as follows: 1st- $3,000, 2nd- $1,500, 3rd- $1,000, 4th- $800, 5th- $750, 6th- $700, 7th- $650, 8th- $600, 9th- $550, 10th- $500, 11th- $450, 12th- $400, 13th- $350, 14th- $350, 15th- $325, 16th- $325, 17th through 22nd- $300, 23rd through 24th- $250
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. Turn onto KY Hwy. 300, then left on KY Hwy. 37, then 1.5 miles to Phillips Lane, just past Peckerwood Grocery.
The Super Late Model division of the O'Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series last raced on Saturday May 10 at Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, IN and Victor Lee of Stanford, KY would pick up the 25th Annual Hoosier Dirt Classic victory. Lee is the current series points leader, followed by Tyrel Todd of Science Hill, KY. Third through fifth in points heading into this weekend's event at Ponderosa Speedway are leading rookie of the year candidate Zach Carney of Mooresville, IN, Tim Tungate of Campbellsville, KY, and Mike Jewell of Scottsburg, IN.
The O'Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series sanctions regional Super Late Model events at tracks in Kentucky, Indiana, 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.
O'Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Upcoming Schedule of Events:
May 16- Ponderosa Speedway (Junction City, KY)- 9th Annual Hugh "Junebug" Rowland Memorial-$3,000 to win
May 24- Tazewell Speedway (Tazewell, TN)- $5,000 to win
June 7- 201 Speedway (Sitka, KY)- $3,000 to win
June 14- Bluegrass Speedway (Bardstown, KY)- 7th Annual June Jam- $3,000 to win
June 21- Clinton County Speedway (Albany, KY)- $3,000 to win
2008 O'Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Sponsors:
*O'Reilly Auto Parts - Title Sponsor and "Official Auto Parts Retailer" of the O'Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series
*Max Brake- "Official Trailer Brakes" of the O'Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series
*CarbonX- "Official Flame Shielding Fabric" of the O'Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series
*Health PMO- "Official Health Care Company" of the O'Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series
*Graphic Impressions- Presenting Sponsor and "Official Souvenir and Merchandise Vendor" of the O'Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series
*Bob Hook Chevrolet of Louisville- "Official Auto Dealership" of the O'Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series
Other O'Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series 2008 Series Supporters Include: American Race Tires, C.J. Rayburn Race Cars, Curtis Signs, Cruise With The Champions, Double H Race Fabrication, Drive Smart Kentucky, DT52 Photos, Hoosier Race Tires, Kentucky's Best Racing, K&N Performance Engineering, PPM Racing Products, Racing Optics, Real Wheels, Trailer Parts and Service, Wayne Bowen Racing Supply
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