FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 14, 2010

Richmond Raceway Set for 23rd “Butterball” Memorial this Sat. July 17; 50 laps-$5,000 to Win

Contact: Jeremy Shields (jumpstartcomm@live.com)
RICHMOND, KY—It’s come to be known as one of the must see events in Central Kentucky. Previously scheduled for June 11/12 but was postponed due to inclement weather, Richmond Raceway track promoters Joey and Tiffany Tackett will present the 23rd Annual Paul “Butterball” Wooldridge Memorial this Friday/Saturday July 16/17.

A Test and Tune has again been scheduled for all classes and will take place on Friday Night July 16th, gates will open at 5:30 P.M. with practice from 7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. Grandstand Admission on Friday Night will be FREE to those interested parties while a Pit Pass will go for $10.

Saturday Night July 17th will be a full program of racing for the Coyote 100.7 FM Super Late Models with practice, time trials, qualifying heats, b-mains, and the $5,000 to win/$300 to start 23rd Annual Paul “Butterball” Wooldridge Memorial a-main. A full program for the UMP Open Wheel Modifieds is also on tap for Saturday Night July 17th while the Sportsman and Road Hog divisions will pill draw for heat race starting assignments.

Activities for Saturday July 17th will get underway with gates opening at 3:30 P.M. followed by a mandatory drivers meeting at 6:00 P.M. Practice will begin at 6:30 P.M. with time trials immediately following at or before 7:15 P.M. Ticket prices in the grandstand area will be $18 on Saturday July 17th while a pit pass will go for $35.

Hooters of Richmond will be on hand with many giveaways and other promotions. Photos with the girls will also be available for purchase.

The Medley Boys will be in concert beginning at 3:30 P.M. on Saturday July 17th behind the main grandstand area. Further information on the Medley Boys can be obtained by visiting www.myspace.com/medleyboys

Camping will be permitted at the track (no hook ups). Area Hotels include: La Quinta Inn (859) 623-9121, Holiday Inn Express (800) 345-8082, Best Western (877) 574-2464, Hampton Inn (859) 626-1002, Comfort Suites (866) 969-8065, Red Roof Inn (859) 625-0084, Days Inn (859) 624-8813, Econo Lodge (859) 623-8813, Knights Inn (859) 624-2612, Motel 6 (859) 524-4008, Quality Quarters (859) 624-3600, Super 8 (859) 624-1550. This is a random listing of area hotels; Richmond Raceway does not make any recommendations.

A note to those Coyote 100.7 FM Super Late Model drivers competing in this weekend’s “Butterball” Memorial, RACEceivers will be MANDITATORY all night on Saturday, July 17th. This does include practice, time trials, qualifying heats, b-mains, and the a-main. If you need to purchase a RACEceiver or have any questions regarding this matter please contact Mayhem Motorsports at (859) 626-4189.

Richmond Raceway is located at 328 Greens Crossing Road in Madison County just minutes from Richmond, KY. Further information on this and other upcoming events at Richmond Raceway can be obtained by contacting the Raceway Office at (859) 626-4189 or by visiting the Official Website of Richmond Raceway now located at www.richmond-raceway.net

Richmond Raceway Official 2010 Sponsors: Mayhem Motorsports, Tackett & Son Plumbing and Electric, JumpStart Communications, Coyote Country 100.7 FM, CJB Racecar Bodies & Graphics, RDS Backhoe Service, Desperado Racing Chassis, Auto Land, Hager Cabinets, Bypass Rental Center & Hardware, Causey’s Carpet Cleaning & Restoration Services, and Wild Cody’s Guns & Ammo.

Paul "Butterball" Wooldridge Memorial Past Winners

1988 - Brian Asbury
1989 - Jim Curry
1990 - Ray Godsey
1991 - Kevin Claycomb
1992 - Mike Jewell
1993 - Jack Boggs
1994 - Mike Jewell
1995 - Johnny Wheeler
1996 - Mike Jewell
1997 - Mike Jewell
1998 - Delane Browning
1999 - Mike Jewell
2000 - Mike Jewell
2001 - Mike Jewell
2002 - Jimmy Owens
2003 - Mike Jewell
2004 - Mike Marlar
2005 - Tim Tungate
2006 - Ben Adkins
2007 - Tim Tungate
2008 - Victor Lee
2009 - Mike Marlar
2010 - ??