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Ponderosa Speedway
365 Phillips Lane-Junction City, Kentucky-“Home of the Fall Classic”
-Friday Night Racing featuring Super Late Models, Crate Late Models, Modifieds,
and Sportsman-
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Ponderosa Speedway ’08 Championship Awards Banquet Goes on January 24
Junction City, Kentucky-November 20, 2008- “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring”, Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY, and its promotion trio of Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz are pleased to announce the Championship Awards Banquet to honors its top racers of the 2008 racing season.
The 2008 Championship Awards Banquet will take place on Saturday evening January 24 at the National Guard Armory in Danville, KY. The top ten points finishers in the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Hardee’s Modifieds, Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, and SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman will be honored for their efforts for the 2008 racing season.
Festivities for the January 24 awards ceremony will see the doors open at 5:00 p.m., with the meal being served at 6:00 p.m., and the awards presentations getting underway at 7:15 p.m. The cost to attend the banquet will be $10 per person. The top five point netters in each division will receive trophies and money, while positions sixth through tenth in each division will receive a plaque in recognition of their efforts.
The dress for the event will be casual. For more information regarding the 2008 Ponderosa Speedway Championships Awards Banquet, interested parties may contact Larry at (606) 510-5331 or Chad at (606) 510-4836.
Track champions for 2008 at “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring”, Ponderosa Speedway, are Dustin Linville of Lancaster, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Benji Lee of Raywick, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, Todd Coffman of Junction City, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, and Bartley Grant of Berea, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Ponderosa Speedway is located just off of Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, outside of Junction City, KY, just minutes from Danville, KY. Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz are the track promoters and will present dirt track sports entertainment from late March through early October. For more information about this and all 2008 racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s page on the world wide web at www.ponderosaspeedway.net or call (859) 854-6808 on racedays.
Ponderosa Speedway FINAL 2008 Top Ten Track Points Standings
1. Dustin Linville- 323
2. Michael Chilton- 261
3. Victor Lee- 255
4. Jason Keltner- 200
5. Dustin Neat- 180
6. Jeff Watson- 178
7. Aaron Hatton- 157
8. Bobby Wolter, Jr.- 143
9. Mike Marlar- 141
10. Jordan Bland- 140
1. Todd Coffman- 343
2. Gary Yeager- 296
3. Zane Morgan- 293
4. P.J. Feistritzer- 289
5. Clarence Belcher- 207
6. Dylan Preston- 158
7. Tommy Carlton- 145
8. Bryan Bernhardt- 129
9. Bobby Hartrum- 101
10. Kevin Colston- 93
Greg Johnson- 93
1. Benji Lee- 331
2. Jason Wheatley- 260
3. Kelly Warren- 247
4. Josh Lucas- 228
5. Randy Turpin- 222
6. Elliott Despain- 202
7. Kevin Nesselhauf- 154
8. J.T. Ayers- 147
9. Russ Gabbert- 145
10. Tim York- 126
1. Bartley Grant- 365
2. Gerald Haynes, Jr.- 320
3. Troy Scott- 305
4. Logan Whitis- 02
5. Rick King- 290
6. Joe Walker- 159
7. Grady Moore, Jr.- 138
8. Eric Pollard- 90
9. Bryan Montgomery- 74
10. C.W. Murphy- 58
Ponderosa Speedway Clayton Homes 30 Airs on Outdoor Channel October 27
Junction City, Kentucky-October 24, 2008- Ponderosa Speedway track promoters Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz are proud to announce the air time for the Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series Clayton Homes 30 that was taped back on September 19 at the 3/8 mile clay oval located on the Boyle/Lincoln County border.
The Clayton Homes 30, featuring the Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series, will be shown on Monday October 27. The broadcast times for October 27 will be 4:00 p.m. EST and 7:00 p.m. EST, with another showing on Tuesday morning October 28 at 3:00 a.m.
The event will be shown on the Outdoor Channel, which is accessible through your local cable or satellite provider. Founded by outdoorsmen for outdoorsmen, Outdoor Channel features quality programming designed to educate and entertain sportsmen of all skill levels. The channel promotes the traditional outdoor activities that are a vital part of our national heritage including fishing, hunting, and shooting sports. The programs are designed to appeal to “traditional sportsmen” of all ages with a focus on activities that the entire family can enjoy in the great outdoors.
Ponderosa Speedway Clayton Homes 30 Outdoor Channel Television Schedule
*Clayton Homes 30- Ponderosa Speedway (Junction City, Kentucky): Battle of the
Bluegrass Modified Series- October 20 @ 4:00 p.m. EST and 7:00 p.m. EST;
October 21 @ 3 a.m. EST
Ponderosa Speedway is located at 365 Phillips Lane, just outside of Junction City, KY. Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz are the track promoters and dirt track sports entertainment is presented on Friday evenings from April through early October. For more information about Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s website at www.ponderosaspeedway.net.
Ponderosa Speedway Total Lubricants 50 Airs on Outdoor Channel October 20
Junction City, Kentucky-October 12, 2008- Ponderosa Speedway track promoters Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz are proud to announce the air time for the O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Super Late Model Total Lubricants 50 event that was taped back on September 19 at the 3/8 mile clay oval located on the Boyle/Lincoln County border.
The Total Lubricants 50, featuring the O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Super Late Models, and will be shown on Monday October 20. The broadcast times for October 20 will be 4:00 p.m. EST and 7:00 p.m. EST, with another showing on Tuesday morning October 21 at 3:00 a.m.
The event will be shown on the Outdoor Channel, which is accessible through your local cable or satellite provider. Founded by outdoorsmen for outdoorsmen, Outdoor Channel features quality programming designed to educate and entertain sportsmen of all skill levels. The channel promotes the traditional outdoor activities that are a vital part of our national heritage including fishing, hunting, and shooting sports. The programs are designed to appeal to “traditional sportsmen” of all ages with a focus on activities that the entire family can enjoy in the great outdoors.
Ponderosa Speedway Total Lubricants 50 Outdoor Channel Television Schedule
*Total
Lubricants 50- Ponderosa Speedway (Junction City, Kentucky): O’Reilly Battle of
the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Super Late Models- October 20 @ 4:00 p.m. EST and
7:00 p.m. EST; October 21 @ 3 a.m. EST
Ponderosa Speedway is located at 365 Phillips Lane, just outside of Junction City, KY. Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz are the track promoters and dirt track sports entertainment is presented on Friday evenings from April through early October. For more information about Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s website at www.ponderosaspeedway.net.
Ponderosa Speedway Track Champions on Miller Lite Weekly Racin’ Report October 7
Lebanon, KY-October 5, 2008- WLSK 100.9 Mike FM and www.lebanonmike.com in Lebanon, KY will present another edition of the Miller Lite Weekly Racin' Report this Tuesday evening, October 7 at 7:00 EDT on WLSK 100.9 Mike FM and www.lebanonmike.com. The Miller Lite Weekly Racin' Report is Central Kentucky's source for dirt track racing information in this area and will air every week through the end of October.
The October 7 program will feature the 2008 Ponderosa Speedway track champions, who are Dustin Linville of Lancaster, KY, Benji Lee of Raywick, KY, Todd Coffman of Junction City, KY, and Bartley Grant of Berea, KY.
Dustin Linville is the 2008 Ponderosa Speedway Super Late Model track champion. Linville is a 17 year of age second generation racer that accomplished this feat of his first ever track title at Ponderosa in his rookie season of Super Late Model competition. Known as “The Rooster”, Linville scored five Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Model feature wins along to way to capturing the division’s track title.
Benji Lee is the 2008 Ponderosa Speedway Modified track champion. Also a second generation racer, Lee also wins his first ever track title at Ponderosa after being a multi-time Bluegrass Speedway track champion. Known as the “Raywick Rocket”, Lee would win eight Hardee’s Modified feature events over the course of the race season, including the open-wheel portion of the Fall Classic.
Todd Coffman is the 2008 Ponderosa Speedway Pro Late Model track champion. It is the second track title for Coffman at Ponderosa, having been the ’05 Bomber track champion there as well. Known as “Hot Rod Todd”, Coffman scored two Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Model feature wins during the season and is also the ’08 GM Performance Crate Late Model track champion at Richmond Raceway.
Bartley Grant is the 2008 Ponderosa Speedway Sportsman track champion. It is the first track championship at Ponderosa for the driver better known as “Doc Holliday”, with Grant scoring eight SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman feature victories for the season and doubles up as Grant is also the ’08 Sportsman track titlist at Richmond Raceway.
Listeners can tune in at WLSK 100.9 FM or at www.lebanonmike.com and call in and talk to in-studio guest locally at 692-3126 or 1-888-692-1009 if the call is long distance. Listeners and interested parties can also email questions and comments for the various guests at [email protected]. Race results and news from various tracks around the area, along with some regional and national touring series will highlight the first portion of the program. Each week there will be an in-studio guest to take phone calls and questions, and email beginning around 7:45 p.m. There will also be a long-distance guest each week as well that will join the show via the phone line and can be emailed beginning around 8:25 p.m. The checkered flag will wave on the show each week around 9:00 p.m.
The Miller Lite Weekly Racin' Report will report results from 28 different tracks and 13 local, regional, and national touring series of race competition and well as interviews with several local and regional racers, allowing them to highlight their racing accomplishment.
The Miller Lite Weekly Racin' Report has the following sponsors signed on for the 2008 season: Miller Lite (Clark Distributing) of Lebanon and Bardstown, Bluegrass Speedway of Bardstown, Ponderosa Speedway of Junction City, B and B Motorsports of Buffalo, Dudley’s Heating and Air of Bradfordsville, Farmer’s National Bank of Lebanon, B and W Metals of Campbellsville, and 44 Auto Mart in Bardstown.
Tracks and Series to be covered by the Miller Lite Weekly Racin' Report for 2008:
TRACKS- Brownstown(IN) Speedway, Kamp Motor(IN) Speedway, Lawrenceburg(IN) Speedway, Twin Cities(IN) Raceway Park, Union County(IN) Speedway, 201(KY) Speedway, Bluegrass(KY) Speedway, Clinton County (KY) Speedway, Florence(KY) Speedway, J and M(KY) Motorsports(go-karts), Kentucky Lake(KY) Motor Speedway, Lake Cumberland(KY) Speedway, Lightning Valley(KY) Motorsports Park(go-karts), Paducah International(KY) Raceway, Ponderosa(KY) Speedway, Richmond(KY) Raceway, Soggy Bottom(KY) Raceway, Western Kentucky(KY) Speedway, Eldora(OH) Speedway, Moler(OH) Raceway Park, Portsmouth(OH) Raceway Park, Rocky Top(OH) Raceway, Clarksville StormPay.com(TN) Speedway, Cleveland(TN) Speedway, Crossville(TN) Raceway, Tazewell(TN) Speedway, Volunteer(TN) Speedway, Wartburg(TN) Speedway
SERIES- Advance Auto Parts Thunder Series, Independent Racing Series, Kentucky Dirt Karting Association, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Northern All Stars Late Model Series, O'Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Super Late Model and Modified Divisions, O'Reilly Southern All Stars Dirt Late Model Series, Ray Cook's O’Reilly Southern Nationals, Southern Regional Racing Series, Sunoco American Late Model Series, UMP DirtCar Summernationals, World of Outlaws Late Model Series.
Ponderosa Speedway Announces Outdoor Channel Television Dates
Junction City, Kentucky-October 5, 2008- Ponderosa Speedway track promoters Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz are proud to announce the air times for the O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass Super Late Model and Battle of the Bluegrass Modified events that were taped back on September 19 at the 3/8 mile clay oval located on the Boyle/Lincoln County border.
The first broadcast will be the Total Lubricants 50, featuring the O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Super Late Models, and will be shown on Monday October 20. The broadcast times for October 20 will be 4:00 p.m. EST and 7:00 p.m. EST, with another showing on Tuesday morning October 21 at 3:00 a.m.
The second broadcast will be the Clayton Homes 30, featuring the Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series, and will air on Monday October 27. Broadcast times for October 27 will be 4:00 p.m. EST and 7:00 p.m. EST, with an early morning re-broadcast time of 3:00 a.m. EST on Tuesday October 28.
All events will be shown on the Outdoor Channel, which is accessible through your local cable or satellite provider. Founded by outdoorsmen for outdoorsmen, Outdoor Channel features quality programming designed to educate and entertain sportsmen of all skill levels. The channel promotes the traditional outdoor activities that are a vital part of our national heritage including fishing, hunting, and shooting sports. The programs are designed to appeal to “traditional sportsmen” of all ages with a focus on activities that the entire family can enjoy in the great outdoors.
Ponderosa Speedway Outdoor Channel Television Schedule
*Total
Lubricants 50- Ponderosa Speedway (Junction City, Kentucky): O’Reilly Battle of
the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Super Late Models- October 20 @ 4:00 p.m. EST and
7:00 p.m. EST; October 21 @ 3 a.m. EST
*Clayton Homes 30- Ponderosa Speedway (Junction City, Kentucky): Battle of the
Bluegrass Modified Series- October 27 @ 4:00 p.m. EST and 7:00 p.m. EST; October
28 @ 3:00 a.m. EST
Ponderosa Speedway is located at 365 Phillips Lane, just outside of Junction City, KY. Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz are the track promoters and dirt track sports entertainment is presented on Friday evenings from April through early October. For more information about Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s website at www.ponderosaspeedway.net.
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Ponderosa Speedway FINAL 2008 Top Ten Track Points Standings
1. Dustin Linville- 323
2. Michael Chilton- 261
3. Victor Lee- 255
4. Jason Keltner- 200
5. Dustin Neat- 180
6. Jeff Watson- 178
7. Aaron Hatton- 157
8. Bobby Wolter, Jr.- 143
9. Mike Marlar- 141
10. Jordan Bland- 140
1. Todd Coffman- 343
2. Gary Yeager- 296
3. Zane Morgan- 293
4. P.J. Feistritzer- 289
5. Clarence Belcher- 207
6. Dylan Preston- 158
7. Tommy Carlton- 145
8. Bryan Bernhardt- 129
9. Bobby Hartrum- 101
10. Kevin Colston- 93
Greg Johnson- 93
1. Benji Lee- 331
2. Jason Wheatley- 260
3. Kelly Warren- 247
4. Josh Lucas- 228
5. Randy Turpin- 222
6. Elliott Despain- 202
7. Kevin Nesselhauf- 154
8. J.T. Ayers- 147
9. Russ Gabbert- 145
10. Tim York- 126
1. Bartley Grant- 365
2. Gerald Haynes, Jr.- 320
3. Troy Scott- 305
4. Logan Whitis- 302
5. Rick King- 290
6. Joe Walker- 159
7. Grady Moore, Jr.- 138
8. Eric Pollard- 90
9. Bryan Montgomery- 74
10. C.W. Murphy- 58
NEXT EVENT: 2008 Season Complete (2008 Championship Awards Banquet date to be announced)); For more information, visit www.ponderosaspeedway.net.
Greg Johnson Grabs 18th Annual Fall Classic Victory at Ponderosa Speedway
Junction City , KY-October 4, 2008- Ponderosa Speedway presented its 18th Annual Fall Classic and Greg Johnson of Bedford, IN would lay claim to the victory and become the 13th different driver to win the event and grab the $5,000 Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Model payday in the process. Johnson would make it a double for the evening as he was also victorious in the $600 to win Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Model feature event. Benji Lee of Raywick, KY picked up the $1,000 win in the Hardee’s Modified division, while Bartley Grant would score the $500 SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman main event.
Dustin Neat would take the lead at the start of the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Model main event, with Jason Keltner, Jordan Bland, Zach Carney, and Victor Lee in pursuit. Lee would immediately challenge Carney for fourth and take the spot on lap 3, while Neat and Keltner battled for the top spot. Greg Johnson would make his way into the top five past Carney on lap 4, while Neat and Keltner attempted to settle the issue early among themselves. Caution waved on lap 10 as Mike Marlar would suffer a flat right rear tire and pull pitside for the evening. The Delaware double-file restart would keep Neat on the point, while Johnson would drive around the outside to grab the runner-up spot, with Lee, Bland, and Carney third through fifth as Keltner would get shuffled back to sixth. A caution for debris would slow the pace again on lap 12 and the ensuing double-file restart would not be as hectic, with the top five remaining the same. As the top five remained the same through lap 20, Neat would begin the lapping process on lap 21. Another caution for debris in turn four would slow the pace again on lap 25. The final double-file restart of the event would spell trouble in turn one as Bland would get crossed and Keltner and Johnny Wheeler would get collected in the melee, with Jeff Watson and Anthony Adams also involved, with Bland, Keltner, and Wheeler all done for the night. The final restart of the event would go green and Eric Wells would rimride to fourth on the restart, with Johnson dogging Neat every inch of the way now for the lead. Chris Combs would move past Carney into the top five on lap 26 as business picked up for the lead one lap later, with Johnson working under Neat and taking the lead into turn three on lap 28. Action would heat up again as the lead duo of Johnson and Neat would be joined by Lee as the leaders began to again work slower traffic on lap 34. With the leaders darting in and out of traffic, Lee would finally get a run on Neat for second and take the runner-up slot on lap 39. With Johnson pulling away from the field at this point, Lee and Neat would be joined by Wells and Combs, along with sixth place running Dustin Linville in a battle in heavy traffic on lap 42. Combs would slide past Wells for fourth on lap 44 and the top five would remain this way the final few circuits, with Johnson claiming the win in the Chad Stapleton owned, Outlaw Fabrication/Right Way Construction/ Group Metal Recycling/Bennett Motorsports sponsored #32 Rocket Chassis, Jay Dickens Race Engines powered machine. The remainder of the top five would be Lee, Neat, Combs, and Wells. Completing the top ten were Linville, Michael Chilton, Jimmy Crabtree, Carney, and Joey Daniel. Lee was top qualifier among 27 entries, with heat wins going to Neat, Keltner, and Bland, while Marlar won the B-Main, and Jeff Watson and Jamie Ferguson were track and fast time provisionals.
The 30 lap Hardee’s Modified feature event would see Josh Lucas jump to the initial race lead, with Benji Lee, Elliott Despain, Randy Turpin, and Joe David Turner in tow. Mick Samsom, Gary Ward, and Brad Schlosser would be involved in an incident in turn two, with only Schlosser able to continue. The restart would see Turpin go to third, with Turner and Timmy York would go fourth and fifth one circuit later. Lee would challenge Lucas for the lead on lap 5 and would go to the top spot one trip later on lap 6, with Skylar Marlar would charge into the top five on the same lap. Despain would work his way back into the top five on lap 10, but a spin by Ryan Jarrell in turn two on lap 11 would slow the pace. Lee would open his lead a bit over Lucas, as Despain challenged Marlar for fourth when the caution waved again on lap 17 for a slowed Jason Hall on the frontchute. The restart would see York challenge Despain for fifth and take the spot, as Marlar attempted to run down Turpin, with York in pursuit as well. Marlar and York would make slight contact in turn one on lap 20, with Marlar looping his unit, collecting Russ Gabbert in the process. The restart would see Wheatley charge into the top five with a high-side move into fourth and Gabbert going to fifth. Wheatley would go to third on next circuit as Lee would again build his lead quickly, with Despain going back to fourth on lap 21, bringing Turpin into fifth. With Lee continuing to drive away, Wheatley would close in on Lucas, while Turpin would take fourth from Despain on lap 24. The final six laps would see the only pass in the top five be by Despain on Turpin for the four slot on lap 28, with Lee taking the checkered flag first in his Thompson Heat and Air/B&B Motorsports/Smart Shoppers/Springfield Auto and Farm/Kirker Automotive/St. Joe Garage/Brian Ballard Motorsports sponsored #03 Bandit Race Cars, Dale Meers Race Engines powered machine. The remainder of the top five would be Lucas, Wheatley, Despain, and Turpin, while Gabbert, Turner, Bill Arnold, Keith Smith, and Marlar would complete the top ten. Lee would be top qualifier among 26 entries, with heat wins scored by Lee, Lucas, and Turner. Jeff Rowland would win the B-Main, with the track and fast time provisionals going to Matthew Jordan and Randall Basham.
The 25 lap Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Model feature would see Greg Johnson pull out in front on the start and pull away early on in the event, while Bryan Bernhardt and P.J. Feistritzer would battle for second and third. The front five would remain the same until lap 11 when Todd Coffman would ride past Gary Yeager for the fifth spot. Johnson would win this event in dominant fashion, pulling away to almost a full straightaway at times in the caution free event to claim the victory in the Jack Rainey owned, Bedford Transport/Right Way Construction/Group Metal Recycling, Bennett Motorsports sponsored #49 C.J. Rayburn Race Car mount. Bernhardt would win the battle for second over Feistritzer, with Michael Chilton and Coffman completing the top five. The remainder of the finishers would be Yeager, Clarence Belcher, and Zane Morgan. Bernhardt would win the heat for the division.
Rick King would take the lead at the start of the 20 lap SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman main event and would hold the top spot until Bartley Grant would drive past King on lap 7, with Logan Whitis winning the battle with Gerald Haynes, Jr. for third on lap 9 as Whitis would move to second lap 10. Grant would open a sizable lead over the final few laps to get the win as Whitis would spin exiting turn four coming to the finish. The win for Grant come behind the wheel of the Mistie and Tory Grant owned, Cookie Monster Power Plants/Double J Cylinder Heads/ Smokehouse Grill/D&H Heating and Air/Cox Wrecker Service/Copper Creek Welding/Troy’s Roofing sponsored #1 Buick Regal. King and Haynes, Jr. would take second and third, with Troy Scott and Darrell Backer completing the top five. Sixth through tenth would go to Robbie Settles, Eric Pollard, Whitis, Elton Martin, and Leo Brady. Grant was top qualifier among 17 entries and heat race checkered flags fell to Grant and King.
SUMMARY-Ponderosa Speedway-Junction City, KY-October 4, 2008
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models (27 entries)
Top Qualifier- Victor Lee 14.131
1st Heat- Dustin Neat, Victor Lee, Greg Johnson, Eric Wells, Bobby Wolter, Jr.
2nd Heat- Jason Keltner, Zach Carney, Chris Combs, Michael Chilton, Joey Daniel
3rd Heat- Jordan Bland, Aaron Hatton, Jimmy Crabree, Dustin Linville, Anthony Adams
B-Main- Mike Marlar, Johnny Wheeler, Brandon Fouts, Bobby Carrier, Jr., D.J. Wells
Provisionals- Jeff Watson, Jamie Ferguson
18th Annual Fall Classic- Greg Johnson, Victor Lee, Dustin Neat, Chris Combs, Eric Wells, Dustin Linville, Michael Chilton, Jimmy Crabtree, Zach Carney, Joey Daniel, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Bobby Wolter, Jr., Jeff Watson, Aaron Hatton, Brandon Fouts, Jamie Ferguson, Anthony Adams, Jordan Bland, Jason Keltner, Johnny Wheeler, D.J. Wells, Mike Marlar
Hardee’s Modifieds (26 entries)
Top Qualifier- Benji Lee 15.647
1st Heat- Benji Lee, Elliott Despain, Skylar Marlar, Russ Gabbert, Ryan Jarrell
2nd Heat- Josh Lucas, Randy Turpin, Jason Wheatley, Jason Hall, Gary Ward
3rd Heat- Joe David Turner, Tim York, Keith Smith, Bill Arnold, Brad Schlosser
B-Main- Jeff Rowland, Mick Sansom, James Grigsby, Todd Noel, Mike Taylor
Provisionals- Matthew Jordan, Randall Basham
Feature- Benji Lee, Josh Lucas, Jason Wheatley, Elliott Despain, Randy Turpin, Russ Gabbert, Joe David Turner, Bill Arnold, Keith Smith, Skylar Marlar, Ryan Jarrell, James Grigsby, Brad Schlosser, Randall Basham, Mike Taylor, Todd Noel, Tim York, Jason Hall, Jeff Rowland, Matthew Jordan, Gary Ward, Mick Sansom
Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models (8 entries)
Heat- Bryan Bernhardt, Greg Johnson, P.J. Feistritzer, Michael Chilton, Zane Morgan
Feature- Greg Johnson, Bryan Bernhardt, P.J. Feistrizer, Michael Chilton, Todd Coffman, Gary Yeager, Clarence Belcher, Zane Morgan
SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman (17 entries)
Top Qualifier- Bartley Grant 16.998
1st Heat- Bartley Grant, Gerald Haynes, Jr., Logan Whitis, Scott Hensley, Eric Pollard
2nd Heat- Rick King, Troy Scott, Darrell Baker, Robbie Settles, Glen Hounshell, Jr.
Feature- Bartley Grant, Rick King, Gerald Haynes, Jr., Troy Scott, Darrell Baker, Robbie Settles, Eric Pollard, Logan Whitis, Elton Martin, Leo Brady, Joe Walker, Joe Dunbar, Scott Hensley, John Cole, Martin Stacy
Keltner, Wheatley, Bernhardt, and Grant Find Friday Night Rumble Wins at Ponderosa
Junction City, KY-October 3, 2008- Ponderosa Speedway presented the 2nd Annual Friday Night Rumble on Friday evening and Jason Keltner of Campbellsville, KY would claim his second straight win in the event in the $2,000 to win Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Model feature event. Other Friday Night Rumble winners included Jason Wheatley of Loretto, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, Bryan Bernhardt of Clearwater, FL in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, and Bartley Grant of Berea, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Victor Lee would take the lead at the drop of the green flag of the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Model main event, with Jason Keltner, Aaron Hatton, Jeff Watson, and Zach Carney in tow. The caution flew on lap 3 when Jimmy Crabtree, Jordan Bland, Joey Daniel, and Anthony Adams would tangle in turn two. The restart would see Watson take second from Hatton on lap 3. Lee and Keltner would pull away from the field a bit by lap 6, while Hatton and Carney dueled for fourth. Neat would make it a three-way battle by lap 8 and would go fourth on lap 10, with Carney in fifth. Neat would continue his charge by taking third from Watson on lap 12 as the leaders began to work slower traffic. Keltner would pull alongside Lee on lap 14 and take the top spot in traffic, as Neat began to reel in runner-up Lee at this point. Lap 19 would have Keltner still on the point, with Lee and Neat battling for second, Neat would pass Lee for second on lap 23 and set his sights on Keltner as a way of a battle waged for the fifth through ninth positions. Lap 25 would see the lead duo enter traffic and continue their close-quarter battle, with Keltner coming out victorious for the second straight year aboard the Jeff and Eddie Harrod owned, Harrod Farms/Perry’s Auto Sales/Colston Paving/Central Painting #59 Rocket Chassis, Jay Dickens powered machine. Neat would take second, with Lee third, Carney would go fourth, while Dustin Linville would make a last lap pass of Mike Marlar for fifth. Marlar would head up the second five, followed by Watson, David Webb, Greg Johnson, and Chris Combs. Marlar was top qualifier among 32 entries at 13.658 seconds. Heat winners were Lee, Hatton, and Keltner, with Bobby Carrier, Jr. winning the B-main. Dustin Neat and Bobby Wolter, Jr. were provisionals.
The Hardee’s Modified main event saw Jason Wheatley take the lead at the start, followed by Josh Lucas, Joey Kramer, Elliott Despain, and Benji Lee. Caution flew in lap 2 for a Rocky Wilson spin in turn four. The restart would only get one more lap complete before Tim York spun in turn four. The attempted restart would come back when Ryan Jarrell and Todd Noel spun in turn two. A slowed Joe David Turner would negate the next attempted restart. Finally back underway, Lee would take fourth from Despain, as Logan Preston would draw the caution again with a spin on lap 6. Kramer would take second from Lucas on the restart, with Lee going to third, and Marlar coming to fifth. Lee would take second from Kramer on lap 8, as Wheatley had stretched his lead a bit at this point. Caution would flay again for Todd Noel on lap 15 for a spin in turn four. Marlar would take fourth from Lucas on the restart, as Lee dogged Wheatley for the top spot. The final caution waved on lap 20 for a turn one spin by Ryan Jarrell. The final five circuits would see Wheatley hold off the challenges of Lee to take the $1,000 payday behind the wheel of the Kaylee and Tommy Wheatley owned, B&W Metals/St. Joe Garage/Brady Excavating/Hawk’s Place/Wheatley Seamless Gutters/Wheatley Tile Flooring/Wheatley Auto Sales/VFM Manufacturing/Rosewood Bar and Grill/Top Notch Landscaping/Nukem Graphics/Springfield Auto and Farm/Cozy Corner/Central Kentucky Electrical and Plumbing sponsored #7 Jason Hughes Racing Chassis, Mullins by Wheatley Race Engines powered mount. Lee, Kramer, Marlar, and Lucas would complete the top five. Rounding out the top ten were Johnny Wheeler, Rocky Wilson, Elliott Despain, Randy Turpin, and Scotty Kincaid. Wheatley was top qualifier among 26 entries, with heats won by Wheatley, Lucas, and Despain. Jason Hall won the B-Main, while provisionals were Ricky Lane, Todd Noel, and Logan Preston.
The 20 lap Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Model feature would be the Bryan Bernhardt and P.J. Feistritzer show, as the pair would run away and settle the issue among themselves, with Bernhardt staving off repeated challenges from Feistritzer to score the victory in his Terry Eaglin Motorsports/B&B Precision Mowing sponsored #B69. Feistritzer would take runner-up honors, while Todd Coffman, Greg Johnson, and Gary Yeager completed the top five. Rounding out the field would be Michael Chilton, Zane Morgan, Clarence Belcher, Kevin Colston, and Mike Covington. Bernhardt would also win the heat.
The SkyTower Race Engine Sportsman feature would see Bartley Grant pull away from Gerald Haynes, Jr. in the late stages of the 15 lap main event and claim the top spot in victory lane in the Mistie and Tory Grant owned, Cookie Monster Power Plants/Double J Cylinder Heads/Smokehouse Grill/D&H Heating and Air/Cox Wrecker Service/Copper Creek Welding/Troy’s Roofing sponsored #1. Haynes, Jr. would take second, with Logan Whitis making a late race pass of Troy Scott for third, while Pat Hagan would finish fifth. The remainder of the top ten would be Rick King, Darrell Baker, Vernon Soeder, Bobby Mattingly, and Robbie Settles. Grant was also top qualifier, with heats won by Grant and King.
SUMMARY-Ponderosa Speedway-Junction City, KY-October 3, 2008
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models (32 entries)
Top Qualifier- Mike Marlar
1st Heat- Victor Lee, Jeff Watson, Mike Marlar, Jackie Boggs
2nd Heat- Aaron Hatton, Zach Carney, Brad Neat, Dustin Linville
3rd Heat- Jason Keltner, David Webb, Eric Wells, Chris Combs
B-Main- Bobby Carrier, Jr., Greg Johnson, Mike Jewell, Joey Daniel, Anthony Adams
Provisionals- Dustin Neat, Bobby Wolter, Jr.
A-Main- Jason Keltner, Brad Neat, Victor Lee, Zach Carney, Dustin Linville, Mike Marlar, Jeff Watson, David Webb, Greg Johnson, Chris Combs, Dustin Neat, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Jordan Bland, Eric Wells, Aaron Hatton, Mike Jewell, Jackie Boggs, Jimmy Crabtree, Anthony Adams, Michael Chilton, Joey Daniel, Bobby Wolter, Jr.
Hardee’s Modifieds (26 entries)
Top Qualifier- Jason Wheatley
1st Heat- Jason Wheatley, Joey Kramer, Gary Ward, Bill Arnold
2nd Heat- Josh Lucas, Johnny Wheeler, Randy Turpin, Rocky Wilson
3rd Heat- Elliott Despain, Benji Lee, Skylar Marlar, Kelly Warren
B-Main- Jason Hall, Joe David Turner, Ryan Jarrell, Kevin Nesselhauf, Keith Smith
Provisionals- Ricky Lane, Todd Noel, Logan Preston
A-Main- Jason Wheatley, Benji Lee, Joey Kramer, Skylar Marlar, Josh Lucas, Johnny Wheeler, Rocky Wilson, Elliott Despain, Randy Turpin, Scotty Kincaid, Mick Sansom, Tim York, Keith Smith, Bill Arnold, Todd Noel, Ricky Lane, Ryan Jarrell, Kevin Nesselhauf, Logan Preston, Kelly Warren, Gary Ward, Jason Hall, Joe David Turner
Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models (10 entries)
Heat- Bryan Bernhardt, Todd Coffman, P.J. Feistritzer, Greg Johnson
Feature- Bryan Bernhardt, P.J. Feistritzer, Todd Coffman, Greg Johnson, Gary Yeager, Michael Chilton, Zane Morgan, Clarence Belcher, Kevin Colston, Mike Covington
SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman (16 entries)
Top Qualifier- Bartley Grant
1st Heat- Bartley Grant, Gerald Haynes, Jr., Darrell Baker, Pat Hagan
2nd Heat- Rick King, Troy Scott, Logan Whitis, Vernon Soeder
Feature- Bartley Grant, Gerald Haynes, Jr., Logan Whitis, Troy Scott, Pat Hagan, Rick King, Darrell Baker, Vernon Soeder, Bobby Mattingly, Robbie Settles, Joe Walker, Joe Dunbar (DNS- Bryan Derringer, Josh Sexton, Glenn Hounshell, Jr., Tim Parson)
Ponderosa Speedway 2nd Annual Friday Night Rumble October 3; 18th Annual Fall Classic October 4
Junction City, Kentucky-September 28, 2008- “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring”, Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY, will present a doubleheader of racing action at the 3/8 mile clay oval located on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, promoted by Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz this weekend on Friday and Saturday October 3 and 4.
On Friday October 3, it will be the 2nd Annual Friday Night Rumble, featuring a 30 lap, $2,000 win feature event for the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models. The Hardee’s Modifieds will race for $1,000 to win in a 25 lap feature event, the Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models will compete for 20 laps, with $600 going to the winner, and the SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman will be in action for 15 laps, paying $500 to win. This will be a regular track points event for all divisions, with all feature winners from all divisions at the Friday Night Rumble event guaranteed a starting position in their respective divisions feature event the following evening on October 4 for the 18th Annual Fall Classic. The feature events for all classes on October 3 will start up to 22 cars and the Super Late Model and Modified A-Main events will feature Delaware double-file restarts. The Super Late Model and Modified division will time trial at this event, while time trials for the Pro Late Model and Sportsman classes will be based on car count, as each respective division will time trial only if there are 12 are more entries per division, otherwise, these divisions will pill draw for heat race starting assignments. There will be tow money in the Super Late Model and Modified divisions for those drivers not making the A-Main in their respective divisions.
The 2008 racing season concludes at Ponderosa Speedway on Saturday October 4 with the running of the 18th Annual Fall Classic. The Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models will race 50 laps for $5,000 to win in their main event, along with a 30-lap feature event paying $1,000 to win for the Hardee’s Modifieds. The Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models will race for 25 laps and vie for $600 to win and the SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman will battle for $500 to win in a 20 lap feature race. It will also be double track points in all divisions on October 4. The feature events for all classes on October 4 will at least 22 cars and could start 23 if a division’s feature winner from Friday night does not race his way into the show and the Super Late Model and Modified A-Main events will feature Delaware double-file restarts. Just as it was on October 3, the Super Late Model and Modified divisions will time trial, while Pro Late Model and Sportsman time trials will occur if 12 or more entries per division, otherwise, these divisions will again pill draw for heat race starting positions. There will be tow money in the Super Late Model and Modified divisions for those drivers not making the A-Main in their respective divisions.
There will no dashes for any division either evening. Everyone will run a heat race. In the Super Late Model and Modified divisions, the fast qualifier in each of those divisions will pick an envelope to determine the invert on the heat race events for those two divisions (the choices will be 1, 3, or 4) at both nights of competition. The only provisional starters each evening will go the top qualifier in a particular division not in the show and the highest driver in track points not in the program, with the highest track points provisional going to a different racer each night. The tire rule for these events for the Super Late Models will be as follows: American Racer- SD44, 48, MD56; Hoosier- LM20, 1300, 1350, LM40, 1600, D55 (shoulder-plated); Goodyear- G40, G50; and also of note, the soft compound tire choices must durometer at least 40 and the hard compound tire choices must durometer at least 60 and any combination of those are the only choices allowed on all four corners of the car. The tire rule for these events in the Modified division will be as follows: American Racer- Hard, Extra Hard; Hoosier- A40, H40, or Hard; and it must be a selection of those hard compounds on all four corners of the car.
Activities for the Friday October 3 Friday Night Rumble racing event will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., with the general admission area open at 5:00 p.m. The driver’s meeting will take place at 6:45 p.m., with practice at 7:00 p.m., time trials at 7:30 p.m., and racing set for the green flag at 8:30 p.m. General admission area ticket prices for Friday October 3 will be $15 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12, and free to children under age 6. Pit passes will be $30.
Activities for the Saturday October 4 Fall Classic event will see the pit area open one hour earlier than normal at 3:00 p.m., with main gates opening one hour earlier at 4:00 p.m. There will be a special Fall Classic meet and greet driver’s autograph session at 5:30 p.m., with the drivers meeting at 6:30 p.m., followed by practice at 6:45 p.m. Time trials will go at 7:15, with racing set for the green flag at 8:00 p.m. General admission area ticket prices for Saturday October 4 will be $20 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12, and free to children under age 6. Pit passes will be $35.
The Friday Night Rumble was added to the Ponderosa Speedway for the first time in 2007 and a full field of machines in all divisions saw Jason Keltner of Campbellsville, KY top a stout field of 48 Super Late Models to gain the victory after making a late race pass of Eddie Carrier, Jr. to take victory.
The Fall Classic first appeared on the Ponderosa Speedway schedule back in 1990 and was won by Ashland, KY native Steve Francis. The late Jack Boggs would take back-to-back wins in the event in 1991 and 1992, while Mother Nature was the winner of the race in 1993. Darrell Lanigan of Union, KY was the Fall Classic in 1994, while Mike Jewell of Scottsburg, IN would win in 1995. Chassis builder C.J. Rayburn would score the win in 1996, while Don O'Neal would become the second back-to-back repeat winner by taking the wins in 1997 and 1998. Darrell Lanigan would make for the third repeat winner by winning in 1999, while Joey Daniel of Liberty, KY would win the biggest race of his career by taking the 2000 event win. Steve Barnett of Franklin, IN would score the victory in 2001, while the race was not contested in 2002, with Johnny Wheeler of Campbellsville, KY picking up the win in the event's return in 2003. Mother Nature would claim the payday in 2004, while Chris Combs of Isom,KY would claim the race victory in 2005, Aaron Hatton of Mount Sterling, KY was the 2006 winner, Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY would become the 12th different winner of the event in 2007 and is the defending Fall Classic champion.
Ponderosa Speedway last raced on September 19 and feature event winners that evening included Eddie Carrier, Jr. of Salt Rock, WV in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Gary Yeager of Harrodsburg, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Jason Hall of Hindman, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Bartley Grant of Berea, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Track championship points leaders heading into the Friday October 3 racing program are Dustin Linville of Lancaster, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Todd Coffman of Junction City, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Benji Lee of Raywick, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Bartley Grant of Berea, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Ponderosa Speedway is located just off of Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, outside of Junction City, KY, just minutes from Danville, KY. Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz are the track promoters and will present dirt track sports entertainment from late March through early October in 2008. For more information about this and all 2008 racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s page on the world wide web at www.ponderosaspeedway.net or call (859) 854-6808 on racedays.
Ponderosa Speedway 2nd Annual Friday Night Rumble October 3; 18th Annual Fall Classic October 4
Junction City, Kentucky-September 23, 2008- “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring”, Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY, will present a doubleheader of racing action at the 3/8 mile clay oval located on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, promoted by Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz the first weekend of October on Friday and Saturday October 3 and 4.
The Friday October 3 event will be the 2nd Annual Friday Night Rumble, featuring a 30 lap, $2,000 win feature event for the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models. The Hardee’s Modifieds will race for $1,000 to win in a 25 lap feature event, the Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models will compete for 20 laps, with $600 going to the winner, and the SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman will be in action for 15 laps, paying $500 to win. This will be a regular track points event for all divisions, with all feature winners from all divisions at the Friday Night Rumble event guaranteed a starting position in their respective divisions feature event the following evening on October 4 for the 18th Annual Fall Classic. The feature events for all classes on October 3 will start up to 22 cars and the Super Late Model and Modified A-Main events will feature Delaware double-file restarts. The Super Late Model and Modified division will time trial at this event, while time trials for the Pro Late Model and Sportsman classes will be based on car count, as each respective division will time trial only if there are 12 are more entries per division, otherwise, these divisions will pill draw for heat race starting assignments.
The 2008 racing season will conclude at Ponderosa Speedway on Saturday October 4 with the running of the 18th Annual Fall Classic. The Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models will race 50 laps for $5,000 to win in their main event, along with a 30-lap feature event paying $1,000 to win for the Hardee’s Modifieds. The Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models will race for 25 laps and vie for $600 to win and the SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman will battle for $500 to win in a 20 lap feature race. It will also be double track points in all divisions on October 4. The feature events for all classes on October 4 will at least 22 cars and could start 23 if a division’s feature winner from Friday night does not race his way into the show and the Super Late Model and Modified A-Main events will feature Delaware double-file restarts. Just as it was on October 3, the Super Late Model and Modified divisions will time trial, while Pro Late Model and Sportsman time trials will occur if 12 or more entries per division, otherwise, these divisions will again pill draw for heat race starting positions.
There will no dashes for any division either evening. Everyone will run a heat race. In the Super Late Model and Modified divisions, the fast qualifier in each of those divisions will pick an envelope to determine the invert on the heat race events for those two divisions (the choices will be 1, 3, or 4) at both nights of competition. The only provisional starters each evening will go the top qualifier in a particular division not in the show and the highest man in track point not in the program, with the highest person in track points going to a different racer each night. The tire rule for these events for the Super Late Models will be as follows: American Racer- SD44, 48, MD56; Hoosier- LM20, 1300, 1350, LM40, 1600, D55 (shoulder-plated); Goodyear- G40, G50; and also of note, the soft compound tire choices must durometer at least 40 and the hard compound tire choices must durometer at least 60 and any combination of those are the only choices allowed on all four corners of the car. The tire rule for these events in the Modified division will be as follows: American Racer- Hard, Extra Hard; Hoosier- A40, H40, or Hard; and it must be a selection of those hard compounds on all four corners of the car.
Activities for the Friday October 3 Friday Night Rumble racing event will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., with the general admission area open at 5:00 p.m. The driver’s meeting will take place at 6:45 p.m., with practice at 7:00 p.m., time trials at 7:30 p.m., and racing set for the green flag at 8:30 p.m. General admission area ticket prices for Friday October 3 will be $15 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12, and free to children under age 6. Pit passes will be $30.
Activities for the Saturday October 4 Fall Classic event will see the pit area open one hour earlier than normal at 3:00 p.m., with main gates opening one hour earlier at 4:00 p.m. There will be a special Fall Classic meet and greet driver’s autograph session at 5:30 p.m., with the drivers meeting at 6:30 p.m., followed by practice at 6:45 p.m. Time trials will go at 7:15, with racing set for the green flag at 8:00 p.m. General admission area ticket prices for Saturday October 4 will be $20 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12, and free to children under age 6. Pit passes will be $35.
The Friday Night Rumble was added to the Ponderosa Speedway for the first time in 2007 and a full field of machines in all divisions saw Jason Keltner of Campbellsville, KY top a stout field of 48 Super Late Models to gain the victory after making a late race pass of Eddie Carrier, Jr. to take victory.
The Fall Classic first appeared on the Ponderosa Speedway schedule back in 1990 and was won by Ashland, KY native Steve Francis. The late Jack Boggs would take back-to-back wins in the event in 1991 and 1992, while Mother Nature was the winner of the race in 1993. Darrell Lanigan of Union, KY was the Fall Classic in 1994, while Mike Jewell of Scottsburg, IN would win in 1995. Chassis builder C.J. Rayburn would score the win in 1996, while Don O'Neal would become the second back-to-back repeat winner by taking the wins in 1997 and 1998. Darrell Lanigan would make for the third repeat winner by winning in 1999, while Joey Daniel of Liberty, KY would win the biggest race of his career by taking the 2000 event win. Steve Barnett of Franklin, IN would score the victory in 2001, while the race was not contested in 2002, with Johnny Wheeler of Campbellsville, KY picking up the win in the event's return in 2003. Mother Nature would claim the payday in 2004, while Chris Combs of Isom,KY would claim the race victory in 2005, Aaron Hatton of Mount Sterling, KY was the 2006 winner, Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY would become the 12th different winner of the event in 2007 and is the defending Fall Classic champion.
Ponderosa Speedway last raced on September 19 and feature event winners that evening included Eddie Carrier, Jr. of Salt Rock, WV in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Gary Yeager of Harrodsburg, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Jason Hall of Hindman, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Bartley Grant of Berea, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Track championship points leaders heading into the Friday October 3 racing program are Dustin Linville of Lancaster, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Todd Coffman of Junction City, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Benji Lee of Raywick, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Bartley Grant of Berea, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Ponderosa Speedway is located just off of Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, outside of Junction City, KY, just minutes from Danville, KY. Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz are the track promoters and will present dirt track sports entertainment from late March through early October in 2008. For more information about this and all 2008 racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s page on the world wide web at www.ponderosaspeedway.net or call (859) 854-6808 on racedays.
Ponderosa Speedway Off Sept. 26/Friday Night Rumble and Fall Classic Next on October 3 and 4
Junction City, Kentucky-September 21, 2008- “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring”, Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY, will be closed this Friday evening September 26, but racing action returns at the 3/8 mile clay oval located on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, promoted by Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz this first weekend of October on Friday and Saturday October 3 and 4.
The Friday October 3 event will be the 2nd Annual Friday Night Rumble, featuring a $2,000 win feature event for the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models. The Hardee’s Modifieds will race for $1,000 to win, the Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models will compete for $600 to win, and the SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman will be in action for $500 to win. All feature winners from all divisions at the Friday Night Rumble event will be guaranteed a starting position in their respective divisions feature event the following evening on October 4.
The 2008 racing season will conclude at Ponderosa Speedway on Saturday October 4 with the running of the 18th Annual Fall Classic. The Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models will race for $5,000 to win, along with $1,000 to win for the Hardee’s Modifieds. The Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models will vie for $600 to win and the SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman will battle for $500 to win. It will also be double track points in all divisions on October 4.
Activities for the Friday October 3 Friday Night Rumble racing event will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., with the general admission area open at 5:00 p.m. The driver’s meeting will take place at 7:00 p.m., with hot laps at 7:15 p.m., time trials at 7:45 p.m., and racing set for the green flag at 8:30 p.m. Activites for the Saturday October 4 Fall Classic event will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., main gates open at 5:00 p.m., a driver’s autograph session at 6:00 p.m., with the drivers meeting at 6:45 p.m., followed by practice, time trials, and racing.
Ponderosa Speedway last raced on September 19 and feature event winners that evening included Eddie Carrier, Jr. of Salt Rock, WV in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Gary Yeager of Harrodsburg, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Jason Hall of Hindman, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Bartley Grant of Berea, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Track championship points leaders heading into the Friday October 3 racing program are Dustin Linville of Lancaster, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Todd Coffman of Junction City, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Benji Lee of Raywick, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Bartley Grant of Berea, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Ponderosa Speedway is located just off of Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, outside of Junction City, KY, just minutes from Danville, KY. Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz are the track promoters and will present dirt track sports entertainment from late March through early October in 2008. For more information about this and all 2008 racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s page on the world wide web at www.ponderosaspeedway.net or call (859) 854-6808 on racedays.
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Ponderosa Speedway Top Ten Track Points after September 19, 2008
1. Dustin Linville- 277
2. Michael Chilton- 227
3. Victor Lee- 191
4. Jason Keltner- 163
5. Jeff Watson- 148
6. Aaron Hatton- 137
7. Dustin Neat- 130
8. David Webb- 123
9. Jordan Bland- 120
10. Bobby Wolter, Jr.- 119
1. Todd Coffman- 291
2. Zane Morgan- 253
3. Gary Yeager- 250
4. P.J. Feistritzer- 227
5. Clarence Belcher- 166
6. Dylan Preston- 158
7. Tommy Carlton- 145
8. Bobby Hartrum- 101
9. Jim Wilson- 86
10. Kevin Colston- 81
1. Benji Lee- 259
2. Kelly Warren- 241
3. Jason Wheatley- 195
4. Randy Turpin- 178
5. Josh Lucas- 168
6. Elliott Despain- 153
7. Kevin Nesselhauf- 148
8. J.T. Ayers- 147
9. Russ Gabbert- 115
10. Bobby Neal- 113
1. Bartley Grant- 290
2. Gerald Haynes, Jr.- 258
3. Logan Whitis- 256
4. Troy Scott- 251
5. Rick King- 231
6. Grady Moore, Jr.- 138
7. Joe Walker- 115
8. Bryan Montgomery- 74
9. Eric Pollard- 62
10. C.W. Murphy- 58
NEXT EVENT: October 3 (2nd Annual Friday Night Rumble: Super Late Models-$2,000 to win, Modifieds-$1,000 to win, Pro Late Models-$600, Sportsman-$500 to win); October 4 (18th Fall Classic: Super Late Models-$5,000 to win, Modifieds-$1,000 to win, Pro Late Models- $600, Sportsman- $500; Double Track Points); For more information, visit www.ponderosaspeedway.net or call (859) 854-6808 on raceday (September 26- No Racing).
Eddie Carrier, Jr. in Total Lubricants 50/Jason Hall in Clayton Homes 30 at Ponderosa Speedway
Junction City, KY-September 19, 2008- Ponderosa Speedway would host both divisions of the Battle of the Bluegrass Series on Friday evening and Eddie Carrier, Jr. of Salt Rock, WV would win $5,000 in the Total Lubricants 50 for Super Late Models and Jason Hall of Hindman, KY picked up $2,000 in the Clayton Homes 30 for Modifieds. Gary Yeager of Harrodsburg, KY would win the Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Model feature and Bartley Grant of Berea, KY was the SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman winner.
Eddie Carrier, Jr. would take the lead at the start of the 50 lap sprint, with Eric Wells, Victor Lee, Jordan Bland, and Dustin Linville giving chase. Lee would take second from Wells on lap 2, with the first caution waving one lap later for a spin turn three by Brandon Hardgrove that would also collect David Gentry, ending the night for Gentry. The lap three restart would see Chris Combs make contact with the retaining wall in turn three and Joey Kramer would also get collected in the incident, parking both drivers for the evening with disabled race cars. The restart would keep Carrier, Jr. on the point, while Dustin Neat would make his way into the top five. Lap 5 would see Bland take the third spot and Brad Neat take fifth from brother Dustin. The third caution would wave for debris on lap 7. This restart would see Brad Neat go to fourth and 21st starting Jeff Watson zip into fifth. As Carrier, Jr. kept a comfortable margin on Lee for the lead, Watson and Wells battled for fifth with Wells claiming the spot on lap 10. Bland would retake third from Brad Neat on lap 11, with Carrier, Jr. and Lee scooting away from the field. Carrier, Jr. would start the lapping process of slower traffic on lap 16, putting a pair of lapped cars between himself and Lee at this point. The front five would remain the same at this juncture of the event, with Carrier, Jr. keeping lapped machines between himself and Lee. Brad Neat would retake third on lap 21, only to have Bland reclaim the position one circuit later, with 18th starting Mike Marlar rolling into the five spot at this point. With Carrier, Jr. now beginning to pull away from Lee in traffic at this point, Neat would again go back around Bland on lap 24. Marlar would slip past Bland for fourth off of turn two on lap 26. The front pair of Carrier, Jr. and Lee would have some open track for a short time on lap 28, with Dustin Neat creeping back into the top five past Bland on lap 30.
The final caution of the event appeared on lap 31 for Shon Flanary, who had looped his mount in turn two. The restart would see Dustin Neat go by Marlar for fourth, while Watson, Bland, Dustin Linville, and Eric Wells would beginning a torrid battle for sixth through ninth, featuring plenty of three-wide action among this quartet, with Watson hanging on for sixth by lap 38. Carrier, Jr. would again open his lead over Lee in clear track and would again start lapping traffic on lap 43. Lap 44 would see Watson do a complete 360 degree exiting turn four, losing several spots, with all drivers taking evasive action and the event remained green. With Carrier, Jr. and Lee one and two, the Neat brothers would battle for the fourth spot, with Marlar running fifth. The top five would not change over the final five trips, with Carrier, Jr. taking the checkered flag first aboard the Carl Grover Motorsports owned Engines Inc./Grover Race Engines/Blue Ridge Machinery and Tool sponsored Rocket Chassis, Grover Race Engines powered mount, while receiving product support from Hoosier Tire and Bell Helmets. The remainder of the top ten at the finish would be Dustin Linville, Eric Wells, Jordan Bland, David Webb, and Buzz Williams. In preliminary action, Eric Wells was the Racing Optics Top Qualifier among 37 entries with a lap of 13.666 seconds. Heat race checkered flags went to Wells in Wayne Bowen Racing Supply heat one, Eddie Carrier, Jr. in K&N Performance Engineering heat two, Victor Lee in Graphic Impressions heat three, and Jordan Bland in Real Racing Wheels heat four. Royce McGowan and Mike Marlar would win the B-Main events, while Tyrel Todd and Aaron Hatton earned series provisional starts, with the track provisional going to Michael Chilton.
In the Battle of the Bluegrass Modified main event, Jason Hall would take the lead at the drop of the green flag, with Josh Lucas, Bryan Barber, Jason Wheatley, and Benji Lee in pursuit. Barber would take the runner-up spot from Lucas on lap 2, while Lee would take fourth from Wheatley one circuit later. As Barber challenged Hall for the top spot, Lee would slip past Lucas for third on lap 7, as Kelly Warren began to challenge Wheatley for fifth. The first caution flew on lap 10 when Elliott Despain would spin his mount entering turn one. The restart would see Barber duck under Hall in turn two, but Hall would nose back in front in turn three, with Lee right in the mix as well, with Warren taking fifth from Wheatley. Delane Browning would start to move at this point and would take fifth from Warren on lap 13. Mick Sansom would draw the next caution on lap 15 for his turn two spin. The restart would see only one lap completed before Tim York contacted the turn four wall and rolled to a stop on the frontchute. This restart would also go yellow as Robbie Gullion and Joe David Turner tangled before getting back to the green flag. The third restart would also be no to avail as Randy Turpin would spin entering turn one and Kevin Nesselhauf would put down on the racing surface, causing a delay to get the fluid run into the race surface. This restart would be good and Lee would take second Barber in turn two, but debris on the backchute would slow the action one trip later on lap 17. Lee would look beneath Hall in turn two each lap, but could not muster the strength to make the pass, while Warren would reclaim fifth on lap 18. Skylar Marlar would draw the final caution when his mount slowed in turn one. Hall would maintain the race lead, while Warren would race with Lucas in a very entertaining battle for the fourth spot. As Hall began to pull away as this point, Lucas would win the fourth place battle with Warren, with Browning retaking fifth on lap 26. As the field received the white flag, Browning would take fourth from Lucas, but Hall would claim his first career “BoB Mod Squad” win came aboard the Tim Short Automotive/Pine Top Motors/K&E Trucking/Smith Oil Field Service/Cox Wrecker Service/King’s Body Shop/ Rattliff’s Body Shop/AC2 Graphix sponsored Lightning Chassis, Smith Race Engines machine, followed by Lee, Barber, Browning, and Lucas. The remainder of the top ten finishers in the 30 lap, $2,000 to win event were Kelly Warren, Don Adams, Elliott Despain, Jason Wheatley, and Joey Kramer. In preliminary action, Josh Lucas was top qualifier among 36 entries with a lap time of 15.054 seconds. Qualifying heat checkered flags would go to Lucas in Wayne Bowen Racing Supply heat one, Barber in K&N Performance Engineering heat two, Hall in Graphic Impressions heat three, and Wheatley Real Racing Wheels heat four. Keith Denny and Michael Asberry were the B-Main winners, while Mick Sansom and Skylar Marlar would earn series provisionals, while Bobby Neal earned the track provisional.
Gary Yeager would lead the entire distance in winning the Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Model feature event in his Yeager Insulation/Superior Drywall/Perry’s Auto Sales sponsored C.J. Rayburn Race Car mount. Todd Coffman, Zane Morgan, Kevin Colston, and Ethan Burgess would complete the top five, with the rest of the finishing order being Clarence Belcher, Bobby Hartrum, and Mike Covington.
Bartley Grant would start seventh, but finish first in the SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman main event in the Mistie and Tori Grant owned Cookie Monster Power Plants/Double J Cylinder Heads/Smokehouse Grill/D&H Heating and Air/Cox Wrecker Service/Copper Creek Welding/Troy’s Roofing sponsored mount. Rick King would claim second, followed by Logan Whitis, Gerald Haynes, Jr., and Troy Scott, with Logan Preston and Joe Walker completing the rundown.
SUMMARY-Ponderosa Speedway-Junction City, Kentucky-September 19, 2008
O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Super Late Models- 37 entries
Racing Optics Top Qualifier- Eric Wells 13.666
Wayne Bowen Racing Supply Heat #1(Top 4 Advance)- Eric Wells, Chris Combs, Shon Flanary, David Gentry, Joey Kramer, Shannon Thornsberry, Brandon Fouts, Anthony Adams, Ernie Cordier, Larry Foxx
K&N Peformance Engineering Heat #2 (Top 4 Advance)- Eddie Carrier, Jr., David Webb, Zach Carney, Tim Tungate, Royce McGowan, D.J. Wells, Tommy Bailey, Jeff Watson, Michael Paul Howard
Graphic Impressions Heat #3 (Top 4 Advance)- Victor Lee, Brad Neat, Brandon Hardgrove, Jake Henry, Arnie Fields, Mark Walters, Mike Marlar, Michael Chilton (DNS-Tyrel Todd)
Real Racing Wheels Heat #4 (Top 4 Advance)- Jordan Bland, Dustin Linville, Dustin Neat, Larry Gray, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Buzz Williams, Aaron Hatton, Doug Smith, Dennis Barton
B-Main #1 (Top 3 Advance)- Royce McGowan, Joey Kramer, Jeff Watson, D.J. Wells, Michael Paul Howard, Anthony Adams, Shannon Thornsberry, Brandon Fouts, Ernie Cordier, Larry Foxx, Tommy Bailey
B-Main #2 (Top 3 Advance)- Mike Marlar, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Buzz Williams, Aaron Hatton, Tyrel Todd, Arnie Fields, Mark Walters, Dennis Barton, Michael Chilton, Doug Smith
Series Provisionals- Tyrel Todd, Aaron Hatton
Track Provisional- Michael Chilton
Total Lubricants 50 O’Reilly A-Main- Eddie Carrier, Jr., Victor Lee, Brad Neat, Dustin Neat, Mike Marlar, Dustin Linville, Eric Wells, Jordan Bland, David Webb, Buzz Williams, Tyrel Todd, Larry Gray, Jeff Watson, Tim Tungate, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Aaron Hatton, Brandon Hardgrove, Royce McGowan, Shon Flanary, Jake Henry, Michael Chilton, Chris Combs, Joey Kramer, David Gentry, Zach Carney
Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Modifieds- 36 entries
Racing Optics Top Qualifier- Josh Lucas 15.054
Wayne Bowen Racing Supply 1st Heat (Top 4 Advance)- Josh Lucas, Don Adams, Shawn Tolson, Randy Turpin, Travis Preston, Walt Mayabb, Bobby Neal, Lonnie Gregory, Shon Flanary
K&N Performance Engineering 2nd Heat (Top 4 Advance)- Bryan Barber, Benji Lee, Delane Browning, Tim York, Keith Denny, Wayne James, Skylar Marlar, Keith Smith, Mick Sansom
Graphic Impressions 3rd Heat (Top 4 Advance)- Jason Hall, Joey Kramer, Elliott Despain, Robbie Gullion, Michael Asberry, Tommy Gregory, Kevin Mayabb, Matthew Hopper, Kevin Copher
Real Racing Wheels 4th Heat (Top 4 Advance)- Jason Wheatley, Kelly Warren, Russ Gabbert, Kevin Nesselhauf, Jeff Stith, Ryan Jarrell, James Grigsby, Joe David Turner (DNS-J.T. Ayers)
B-Main #1 (Top 3 Advance)- Keith Denny, Travis Preston, Shon Flanary, Wayne James, Skylar Marlar, Keith Smith, Bobby Neal, Lonnie Gregory, Walt Mayabb, Mick Sansom
B-Main #2- (Top 3 Advance)- Michael Asberry, Tommy Gregory, Joe Turner, Jeff Stith, Kevin Copher, Walt Mayabb, Matthew Hopper, James Grigsby
Series Provisionals- Mick Sansom, Skylar Marlar
Track Provisional- Bobby Neal
Clayton Homes 30 A-Main- Jason Hall, Benji Lee, Bryan Barber, Delane Browning, Josh Lucas, Kelly Warren, Don Adams, Elliott Despain, Jason Wheatley, Joey Kramer, Tommy Gregory, Shon Flanary, Russ Gabbert, Shawn Tolson, Keith Denny, Randy Turpin, Robbie Gullion, Mick Sansom, Skylar Marlar, Michael Asberry, Joe David Turner, Travis Preston, Bobby Neal, Kevin Nesselhauf, Tim York
Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models- 8 entries
Feature- Gary Yeager, Todd Coffman, Zane Morgan, Kevin Colston, Ethan Burgess, Clarence Belcher, Bobby Hartrum, Mike Covington
SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman- 7 entries
Feature- Bartley Grant, Rick King, Logan Whitis, Gerald Haynes, Jr., Troy Scott, Logan Preston, Joe Walker
Battle of the Bluegrass Doubleheader at Ponderosa Speedway Friday September 19
Junction City, Kentucky-September 14, 2008- “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring”, Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY, will present a huge racing program on Friday September 19 with racing action at the 3/8 mile clay oval located on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, promoted by Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz.
The O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Super Late Models and Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series will be in action on Friday September 19. The Super Late Models will compete in the Total Lubricants 50, paying $5,000 to win, while the Modifieds will contest the Clayton Homes 30, paying $2,000 to win. Also of note, the television cameras of Outdoor Channel will be in attendance to capture all the action, with a air date to be announced at a later time.
The Friday September 19 racing program will feature a full program of practice, time trials, qualifying heats, B-Mains, and respective A-Mains for both the O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Super Late Models and Battle of the Bluegrass Modifieds. Also in action will be the Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models and the SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman. The Super Late Models and Modifieds will be the only divisions that will time trial for this event.
Activities for the Friday September 19 racing event will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., with the general admission area open at 5:00 p.m. The driver’s meeting will take place at 7:00 p.m., with hot laps at 7:15 p.m., time trials at 7:45 p.m., and racing set for the green flag at 8:30 p.m. Ticket prices for September 19 will be $25 for adults, children ages 6 to 12 will be $10, children under age 6 free, and a pit pass will be $35.
Ponderosa Speedway last raced on September 12 and feature event winners that evening included Dustin Linville of Lancaster, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Greg Johnson of Bedford, IN in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Jason Wheatley of Loretto, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Bartley Grant of Berea, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Track championship points leaders heading into the Friday September 19 racing program are Dustin Linville of Lancaster, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Todd Coffman of Junction City, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Benji Lee of Raywick, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Bartley Grant of Berea, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Ponderosa Speedway is located just off of Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, outside of Junction City, KY, just minutes from Danville, KY. Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz are the track promoters and will present dirt track sports entertainment from late March through early October in 2008. For more information about this and all 2008 racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s page on the world wide web at www.ponderosaspeedway.net or call (859) 854-6808 on racedays.
Ponderosa Speedway Top Ten Track Points after September 12, 2008
1. Dustin Linville- 262
2. Michael Chilton- 221
3. Victor Lee- 169
4. Jason Keltner- 163
5. Jeff Watson- 140
6. Aaron Hatton- 131
7. Bobby Wolter, Jr.- 119
8. Dustin Neat- 112
9. David Webb- 111
10. Jordan Bland- 107
1. Todd Coffman- 269
2. Zane Morgan- 233
3. P.J. Feistritzer- 227
4. Gary Yeager- 225
5. Dylan Preston- 158
6. Clarence Belcher- 151
7. Tommy Carlton- 145
8. Bobby Hartrum- 87
9. Jim Wilson- 86
10. Scott Brewer- 66
1. Benji Lee- 237
2. Kelly Warren- 226
3. Jason Wheatley- 183
4. Randy Turpin- 172
5. Josh Lucas- 152
6. Kevin Nesselhauf- 142
J.T. Ayers- 142
8. Elliott Despain- 140
9. Rocky Wilson- 110
10. Russ Gabbert- 107
Bobby Neal- 107
1. Bartley Grant- 265
2. Gerald Haynes, Jr.- 240
3. Logan Whitis- 236
4. Troy Scott- 235
5. Rick King- 209
6. Grady Moore, Jr.- 138
7. Joe Walker- 115
8. Bryan Montgomery- 74
9. Eric Pollard- 62
10. C.W. Murphy- 58
NEXT EVENT: September 19- Outdoor Channel Television Event: O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Super Late Models-Total Lubricants 50-$5,000 to win; Battle of the Bluegrass Modifieds-Clayton Homes 30-$2,000 to win; PLUS- Weekly Racing Series Action for Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models and SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman; Pit Gates open at 4:00, Main Gates open at 5:00, Driver’s Meeting at 7:00, Hot Laps at 7:15, Time Trials at 7:45, Racing at 8:30; Adult general admission will be $20, children ages 6 to 12 will be $10, children under age 6 will be free, and a pit pass will be $35. For more information, visit www.ponderosaspeedway.net or call (859) 854-6808 on raceday.
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Johnson, Linville, Wheatley, and Grant Win at Ponderosa Speedway
Junction City, KY-September 12, 2008- Ponderosa Speedway returned to action on Friday evening with a $1,500 to win special for the Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models presented by Colston Paving and Greg Johnson of Bedford, IN would score the victory. Dustin Linville of Lancaster, KY grabbed his fifth Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Model feature win of the season, while Jason Wheatley of Loretto, KY would win the Hardee’s Modified main event, with Bartley Grant of Berea, KY winning $500 and taking his fifth SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman feature win of the season.
Greg Johnson would take the lead at the start of the Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Model feature event, followed by Bryan Bernhardt, P.J. Feistritzer, Todd Coffman, and Gary Yeager. Zane Morgan would draw a caution on lap 2 when he spun his mount in turn four. Back underway, Johnson would still hold the top spot, while Bobby Hartrum would take fifth from Yeager. Johnson would lengthen his lead by lap 8, while Feistritzer would begin to close in on Bernhardt for second. Dylan Preston would begin to move at this point and would challenge Hartrum for fifth, taking the position on lap 14. The next caution would wave on lap 17 as Clarence Belcher spun in turn two. Johnson would continue to hold the race lead after the restart, while Feistritzer turned up the wick on Bernhardt for second. The final caution would fly on lap 22 for a three-car tangle in turn three between Tommy Carlton, Hartrum, and Yeager. The restart would see Feistritzer go the runner-up slot, while Jerry Rice moved in on Preston for fifth. Rice would take fifth on lap 24, but there would be no more challenges for Johnson as he would see the checkered flag first in the Jack Rainey owned, Bedford Transport/Indiana Cut Stone/ Lineal Contracting/White River Coop/Gerald Prince Farm sponsored #49 C.J. Rayburn Race Cars mount. Feistritzer, Bernhardt, Coffman, and Rice completed the top five. The rest of the top ten were Preston, Belcher, Carlton, Yeager, and Hartrum. Bernhardt was top qualifier, while Johnson won the dash, with Rice winning the heat.
The Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Model feature would see Dustin Linville jump to the race lead, with Victor Lee, Wayne Chinn, Tyrel Todd, and David Webb in pursuit. Webb would take fourth from Todd on lap 3 and would take third from Chinn one trip later in turn two, while Dustin Neat would make his way past Todd for fifth on lap 5. With Linville and Lee pulling away a bit from the field, Neat would begin to reel in Chinn and grab the fourth slot on lap 7. As the field took the halfway signal, lapping of slower traffic would begin and Linville would begin to put some distance between and second place Lee, while Keltner challenged Chinn for fifth. The only caution of the race waved on lap 18 when Keltner spun his machine while battling with Chinn for the fifth spot. With action resuming, Linville would hold on to first, while Webb would bring some heat to Lee for the runner-up slot. Brandon Fouts would take off after the caution and would make his way into the top five past Chinn on lap 21, while Lee had won the battle with Webb for second. Linville would take the checkered flag first to get the win in the Bruce Barnes owned, Barnes Family Dentistry/Linville Finish Carpentry/Paul Benton Auto Body/Heritage Closing Agency/Lester Grider Trucking/Budda Transmissions/BG Oil/Cookie Monster Power Plants/Skillsaw Designs/DJ Safety sponsored #D8 C.J. Rayburn Race Car, Jay Dickens Race Engines powered machine. Lee would take second, followed by Webb. Neat, and Fouts. Chinn would head up the second five, followed by Jeff Watson, Keltner, Buzz Williams, and Jake Henry. Lee was the top qualifier, with Linville winning the heat, while Neat won the heat.
The 20 lap Hardee’s Modified feature would see Jason Wheatley take the lead at start of the race, with Benji Lee taking second after a lap 4 caution. As the race wore on, Wheatley and Lee would distance themselves from the field, with J.T. Ayers and Kelly Warren battling for third, with Kevin Nesselhauf and Josh Lucas going at it for fifth. With Wheatley and Lee pulling away from the field, Lucas would take fifth on lap 6, and after a side-by-side battle with Warren, took fourth on lap 9. Lee would turn up the wick on Wheatley for the lead on lap 12 and would take the lead exiting turn four with five to go, only to have the pass negated when Randy Turpin spun in turn two before the lap was completed. Wheatley would return to the point with the restart, with Elliott Despain take fifth from Warren. The final five circuits would see the top five unchanged, with Wheatley scoring the win aboard the Kaylee and Tommy Wheatley owned, B&W Metals/St. Joe Garage/Brady Excavating/Wheatley Auto Sales/Wheatley Seamless Gutters/Wheatley Tile Flooring/Hawk’s Place/Gootee and Mattingly Heating and Air/VFM Manufacturing/ Rosewood Bar and Grill/Top Notch Landscaping/Nukem Graphics/Springfield Auto and Farm Supply/Cozy Corner/Central Kentucky Electrical and Plumbing sponsored #7 Jason Hughes Racing Chassis, Mullins by Wheatley Race Engines unit. Lee would finish second, while Lucas would nip Ayers for third in a photo-finish, with Despain rounding out the top five. The remainder of the top ten were Kelly Warren, Kevin Nesselhauf, Scotty Kincaid, Joe David Turner, and Rocky Wilson. Ayers was top qualifier, with Wheatley winning the dash, while heat race victories fell to Lucas and Turner.
The SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman division would race for $500 to win and Bartley Grant would lead all 20 laps in garnering his fifth feature victory of the season at Ponderosa Speedway aboard the Mistie and Tori Grant owned, Cookie Monster Power Plants/Double J Cylinder Heads/Smokehouse Grill/D&H Heating and Air/Cox Wrecker Service/Copper Creek Welding sponsored #1. Gerald Haynes, Jr. would win an early race battle with Logan Whitis to eventually come home in the runner-up position, with Whitis claiming third. Troy Scott would run fourth throughout the race would finish in that spot, while Scott Hensley would complete the top five. The remainder of the finishers would be Eric Pollard, Ricky Brandenburg, Jr., Joe Walker, and Roger Dell. Grant would be top qualifier and also win the dash, while Pollard would claim the heat win.
SUMMARY-Ponderosa Speedway-Junction City, Kentucky-September 12, 2008
Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models (13 entries)
Wayne Bowen Racing Supply Top Qualifier- Bryan Bernhardt 14.546
Dash- Greg Johnson, Bryan Bernhardt, P.J. Feistritzer, Todd Coffman, Bobby Hartrum, Gary Yeager
Heat- Jerry Rice, Michael Chilton, Zane Morgan, Clarence Belcher
Feature- Greg Johnson, P.J. Feistritzer, Bryan Bernhardt, Todd Coffman, Jerry Rice, Dylan Preston*, Clarence Belcher, Tommy Carlton, Gary Yeager, Bobby Hartrum, Mike Covington, Zane Morgan, Michael Chilton
*Valvoline Six-Pack Hard Charger
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models (15 entries)
Wayne Bowen Racing Supply Top Qualifier- Victor Lee 13.997
Dash- Dustin Linville, Victor Lee, Wayne Chinn, Tyrel Todd, David Webb, Jason Keltner
Heat- Dustin Neat, Jeff Watson, Michael Chilton, Brandon Fouts
Feature- Dustin Linville, Victor Lee, David Webb, Dustin Neat, Brandon Fouts*, Wayne Chinn, Jeff Watson, Jason Keltner, Buzz Williams, Jake Henry, Eric Wells, Tyrel Todd, Michael Chilton, Dean Boyd (DNS-Terry Keltner)
*Valvoline Six Pack Hard Charger
Hardee’s Modifieds (17 entries)
Wayne Bowen Racing Supply Top Qualifier- J.T. Ayers 15.137
Dash- Jason Wheatley, J.T. Ayers, Benji Lee, Randy Turpin, Kelly Warren, Kevin Nesselhauf
1st Heat- Josh Lucas, Rocky Wilson, Shane McKenney, Bobby Neal
2nd Heat- Joe David Turner, Elliott Despain, Dion Benningfield, Scotty Kincaid
Feature- Jason Wheatley, Benji Lee, Josh Lucas, J.T. Ayers, Elliott Despain, Kelly Warren, Kevin Nesselhauf, Scotty Kincaid*, Joe David Turner, Rocky Wilson, Bobby Neal, Randy Turpin, Jamie King, Shane McKenney, Dion Benningfield, Jared Reams (DNS-Tommy Gregory)
*Valvoline Six-Pack Hard Charger
SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman (10 entries)
Wayne Bowen Racing Supply Top Qualifier- Bartley Grant 16.275
Dash- Bartley Grant, Logan Whitis, Gerald Haynes, Jr., Troy Scott, Ricky Brandenburg, Rick King
Heat- Eric Pollard, Scott Hensley, Joe Walker, Roger Dell
Feature- Bartley Grant, Gerald Haynes, Jr., Logan Whitis, Troy Scott, Scott Hensley*, Eric Pollard, Ricky Brandenburg, Joe Walker, Roger Dell (DNS-Rick King)
*Valvoline Six-Pack Hard Charger
Pro Late Models Now $1,500 To Win/Sportsman $500 To Win at Ponderosa Speedway Sept. 12
Junction City, Kentucky-September 7, 2008- “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring”, Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY, will return to action after being closed the past two weeks on Friday September 12 with racing action at the 3/8 mile clay oval located on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, promoted by Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz. The Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models will race for $1,500 to win presented by Colston Paving and the SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman will race for $500 to win.
The Friday September 12 racing program will feature the Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models in action for $1,500 to win presented by Colston Paving and the SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman racing for $500 to win. Also in competition at the September 12 event will be the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models ($1,000 to win) and the Hardee’s Modifieds ($600 to win).
Activities for the Friday September 12 racing event will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., with the general admission area open at 5:00 p.m. The driver’s meeting will take place at 7:00 p.m., with hot laps at 7:15 p.m., time trials at 7:45 p.m., and racing set for the green flag at 8:30 p.m. Ticket prices for September 12 will be $12 for adults, children ages 6 to 12 will be $5, children under age 6 free, and a pit pass will be $30.
Ponderosa Speedway last raced on August 22 and feature event winners that evening included Dustin Linville of Lancaster, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, P.J. Fesitritzer of Danville, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Joey Kramer of Hanover, IN in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Bartley Grant of Berea, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Track championship points leaders heading into the Friday September 12 racing program are Dustin Linville of Lancaster, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Todd Coffman of Junction City, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Benji Lee of Raywick, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Bartley Grant of Berea, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Ponderosa Speedway is located just off of Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, outside of Junction City, KY, just minutes from Danville, KY. Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz are the track promoters and will present dirt track sports entertainment from late March through early October in 2008. For more information about this and all 2008 racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s page on the world wide web at www.ponderosaspeedway.net or call (859) 854-6808 on racedays.
Ponderosa Speedway Off September 5 for World 100; Racing Returns on Friday September 12
Junction City, Kentucky-August 31, 2008- “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring”, Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY, will be closed on Friday September 5 for the World 100. Racing action at the 3/8 mile clay oval located on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, promoted by Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz, will return on Friday September 12.
The next scheduled racing event at Ponderosa Speedway will take place on Friday September 12 as the Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models will race for $1,000 to win and the SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman will race for $500 to win. Also in competition at the September 12 event will be the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models ($1,000 to win) and Hardee’s Modifieds ($600 to win). All four divisions will time trial for this event.
Activities for the Friday September 12 racing event will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., with the general admission area open at 5:00 p.m. The driver’s meeting will take place at 7:00 p.m., with hot laps at 7:15 p.m., time trials at 7:45 p.m., and racing set for the green flag at 8:30 p.m.
Ponderosa Speedway last raced on August 22 and feature event winners that evening included Dustin Linville of Lancaster, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, P.J. Fesitritzer of Danville, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Joey Kramer of Hanover, IN in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Bartley Grant of Berea, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Track championship points leaders heading into the Friday September 12 racing program are Dustin Linville of Lancaster, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Todd Coffman of Junction City, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Benji Lee of Raywick, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Bartley Grant of Berea, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Ponderosa Speedway is located just off of Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, outside of Junction City, KY, just minutes from Danville, KY. Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz are the track promoters and will present dirt track sports entertainment from late March through early October in 2008. For more information about this and all 2008 racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s page on the world wide web at www.ponderosaspeedway.net or call (859) 854-6808 on racedays.
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Ponderosa Speedway Off Until Friday September 12
Junction City, Kentucky-August 24, 2008- “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring”, Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY, will take off for the Labor Day weekend on Friday August 29 and will also be closed on Friday September 5 for the World 100. Racing action at the 3/8 mile clay oval located on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, promoted by Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz, will return on Friday September 12.
With the track closed for the next two weekends, the next event on the racing docket will take place on Friday September 12 as the Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models will race for $1,000 to win and the SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman will race for $500 to win. Also in competition at the next scheduled event on September 12 will be the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models ($1,000 to win) and Hardee’s Modifieds ($600 to win). All four divisions will time trial for this event.
Activities for the Friday September 12 racing event will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., with the general admission area open at 5:00 p.m. The driver’s meeting will take place at 7:00 p.m., with hot laps at 7:15 p.m., time trials at 7:45 p.m., and racing set for the green flag at 8:30 p.m.
Ponderosa Speedway last raced on August 22 and feature event winners that evening included Dustin Linville of Lancaster, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, P.J. Fesitritzer of Danville, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Joey Kramer of Hanover, IN in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Bartley Grant of Berea, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Track championship points leaders heading into the Friday September 12 racing program are Dustin Linville of Lancaster, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Todd Coffman of Junction City, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Benji Lee of Raywick, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Bartley Grant of Berea, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Ponderosa Speedway is located just off of Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, outside of Junction City, KY, just minutes from Danville, KY. Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz are the track promoters and will present dirt track sports entertainment from late March through early October in 2008. For more information about this and all 2008 racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s page on the world wide web at www.ponderosaspeedway.net or call (859) 854-6808 on racedays.
Ponderosa Speedway Top Ten Track Points after August 22, 2008
1. Dustin Linville- 237
2. Michael Chilton- 213
3. Jason Keltner- 150
4. Victor Lee- 147
5. Aaron Hatton- 131
6. Jeff Watson- 126
7. Bobby Wolter, Jr.- 119
8. Jordan Bland- 107
9. Mike Marlar- 98
10. Dustin Neat- 94
1. Todd Coffman- 251
2. Zane Morgan- 224
3. Gary Yeager- 213
4. P.J. Feistritzer- 205
5. Dylan Preston- 143
6. Clarence Belcher- 137
7. Tommy Carlton- 132
8. Jim Wilson- 86
9. Bobby Hartrum- 76
10. Scott Brewer- 66
1. Benji Lee- 215
2. Kelly Warren- 211
3. Randy Turpin- 163
4. Jason Wheatley- 158
5. Josh Lucas- 132
6. Kevin Nesselhauf- 128
7. J.T. Ayers- 124
Elliott Despain- 124
9. Russ Gabbert- 107
10. Rocky Wilson- 99
Tim York- 99
1. Bartley Grant- 240
2. Gerald Haynes, Jr.- 218
3. Troy Scott- 217
4. Logan Whitis- 216
5. Rick King- 204
6. Grady Moore, Jr.- 138
7. Joe Walker- 102
8. Bryan Montgomery- 74
9. C.W. Murphy- 58
10. Brian Elder- 49
NEXT EVENT: September 12- $1,000 to win for Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models; $500 to win SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman; PLUS- Weekly Racing Series Action for Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models and Hardee’s Modifieds; Pit Gates open at 4:00, Main Gates open at 5:00, Driver’s Meeting at 7:00, Hot Laps at 7:15, Time Trials at 7:45, Racing at 8:30; For more information, visit www.ponderosaspeedway.net or call (859) 854-6808 on raceday (August 29-No Racing; September 5-Closed for World 100)
Kramer Wins Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Railroad Days Showdown at Ponderosa Speedway
Junction City, KY-August 22, 2008- The Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Open Wheel Modified division presented by Graphic Impressions visited the Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz promoted Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY and Joey Kramer of Hanover, IN would win his fourth straight Railroad Days Showdown event and pick up $1,500 for his work on the evening. Other feature event winners for the evening would include Dustin Linville of Lancaster, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, P.J. Feistritzer of Danville, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, and Bartley Grant of Berea, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
The start of the 30 lap A-Main would see Joey Kramer take the lead from his pole starting position, with Jason Wheatley, Josh Lucas, Benji Lee, and Kelly Warren in pursuit. Lee would drive past Lucas for third on lap 2 and immediately begin to pressure Wheatley for second. The caution waved on lap 5 for a slowing Bobby Neal down the backchute. The attempted restart would also be called back when Don Adams would loop his mount in turn three, collecting six more cars in the process, with Adams parking his unit for the evening. Back underway, Kramer would stave off the challenge of Wheatley for the lead and put a bit of distance between himself and rest of the field with 10 laps scored in the event. Kramer would begin the process of working slower traffic on lap 11 and would pull out almost a full straightaway lead when the halfway signal was shown to the field on lap 15. The battle for second would heat up at this point behind Kramer as Wheatley and Lee would battle for the runner-up slot until lap 19 when Lee would spin his machine in the middle of turns three and four and draw what would be the final caution of the event. Back underway, Kramer would again begin to pull away from the pack, while Lucas would pass Wheatley for second in turn three on lap 20, with Randy Turpin moving from fifth to fourth past Warren on the same circuit. The final ten laps would see Kramer continue his torrid pace at the point and see the series points leader lengthen his lead considerable over the final few circuits and drive to the checkered flag first in the event, with Lucas finishing second ahead of third place finishing Wheatley, while Turpin and Warren would complete the top five. The winner’s machine is a Lightning Chassis, powered by a Bullock by Kramer Race Engine and receives sponsorship from Fox Custom Cabinets, Wild’s Restoration Service, Larry’s Truck Service, Hill’s Historic Painting, Bright Beginnings Child Care, SuperATV.com, and State Farm Insurance. Elliott Despain would head up the second five at the finish after charging through the field after restarting at the rear after a flat left front tire on lap 5. J.T. Ayers would finish seventh, while Lee would mount a charge back up through the field as well and nip Kevin Nesselhauf for eighth, with Russ Gabbert rounding out the top ten after starting in 20th position. In preliminary action, Joey Kramer was top qualifier among 31 entries with a lap time of 14.947 seconds. Qualifying heat checkered flags would go to Kramer in Wayne Bowen Racing Supply heat one, Wheatley in K&N Performance Engineering heat two, Lee in Graphic Impressions heat three, and Lucas in Real Racing Wheels heat four. Jeff Stith and Mick Sansom were the B-Main winners, while Shawn Tolson and Robbie Gullion would earn series provisionals, with Shane McKenney taking the track provisional.
The Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Model feature would prove to be a dandy as front row starters Dustin Linville and Jordan Bland would trade six slidejobs over the course of the first four laps, trading the lead officially three times in those four laps, before Bland would secure the race lead on lap 5. With Jeff Watson running third, Jason Keltner fourth, and Michael Chilton fifth, the front pair of Bland and Linville would race away from the pack in an effort to settle the issue in this event among themselves. Linville would look beneath Bland on numerous occasions, but could not muster the strength to pass last week’s feature winner. The only caution of the race waved on lap 17 when Bobby Wolter, Jr. would spin his machine in turn four and leave the track via the tow truck hook, ending his evening. The restart would see Chilton take fourth from Keltner in turn two, while Bland and Linville renewed their battle for the top spot. Linville would pull alongside Bland off of turn two as the pair raced toward the white flag and would race down the backchute on the final lap, with Linville firing one last slidejob pass on Bland in turn four to take the lead, with Bland looking to the inside to return the favor, with Linville holding on for the win, while Bland would loop his machine down the frontchute and make heavy contact with the inside retaining tires, crossing the finish line sideways to finish second. Linville’s victory was his fourth of the season at Ponderosa aboard the Bruce Barnes owned Barnes Family Dentistry/Linville’s Finish Carpentry/Paul Benton Auto Body/Lester Grider Trucking/Budda Transmissions/BG Oil/Cookie Monster Power Plants/Skillsaw Designs/DJ Safety/Heritage Closing Agency sponsored #D8 C.J. Rayburn Race Car, Jay Dickens Race Engines powered machine. Watson, Chilton, and Keltner would complete the top five. Bland was the Wayne Bowen Racing Supply top qualifier, while Linville won the heat.
P.J. Feistritzer would take the lead at the drop of the green flag and drive away in convincing fashion to score his seventh Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Model feature victory of the season in the 20 lap Pro Late Model main event aboard his Big Daddy’s Auto Sales/Self Service Storage sponsored #88 C.J. Rayburn Race Car. Clarence Belcher would take runner-up honors for the evening, while Gary Yeager would finish third. Todd Coffman and Kevin Colston would round out the top five. Feistritzer would also win the heat for the division.
Bartley Grant would pass last week’s winner Gerald Haynes, Jr. on lap 13 and hold off Haynes, Jr. to win his fourth SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman feature of the season at Ponderosa in the seat of the Mistie and Tori Grant owned Cookie Monster Power Plants/Double J Cylinder Heads/Smokehouse Grill/D&H Heating and Air/Cox Wrecker Service/Copper Creek Welding sponsored #1 Buick Regal machine. Haynes, Jr. would take second, while Rick King would finish third. Logan Whitis and Troy Scott would complete the top five. Heat race wins fell to Haynes, Jr. and Grady Moore, Jr.
SUMMARY-Ponderosa Speedway-Junction City, Kentucky-August 22, 2008
Battle of the Bluegrass Modifieds (31 entries)
Racing Optics Top Qualifier- Joey Kramer 14.947
Wayne Bowen Racing Supply 1st Heat (Top 4 Advance)- Joey Kramer, Kelly Warren, Don Adams, Kevin Nesselhauf, Jeff Stith, Kevin Bryant, Brain Shewmaker, Ricky Tinch
K&N Performance Engineering 2nd Heat (Top 4 Advance)- Jason Wheatley, Rocky Wilson, Bobby Neal, Tim York, Keith Smith, Ricky Lane, Robbie Gullion, Wayne James
Graphic Impressions 3rd Heat (Top 4 Advance)- Jason Wheatley, J.T. Ayers, Randy Turpin, Walt Mayabb, Russ Gabbert, Shane McKenney, Randall Basham (DNS-Brian Hash)
Real Racing Wheels 4th Heat (Top 4 Advance)- Josh Lucas, Elliott Despain, Joe David Turner, Kevin Mayabb, Mick Sansom, Todd Noel, Shawn Tolson
B-Main #1 (Top 2 Advance)- Jeff Stith, Keith Smith, Ricky Lane, Kevin Bryant, Brian Shewmaker, Ricky Tinch, Robbie Gullion (DNS-Wayne James)
B-Main #2- (Top 2 Advance)- Mick Sansom, Russ Gabbert, Shawn Tolson, Todd Noel, Randall Basham, Shane McKenney (DNS-Brian Hash)
Series Provisionals- Shawn Tolson, Robbie Gullion
Track Provisional- Shane McKenney
4th Annual Railroad Days Showdown A-Main- Joey Kramer, Josh Lucas, Jason Wheatley, Randy Turpin, Kelly Warren, Elliott Despain, J.T. Ayers, Benji Lee, Kevin Nesselhauf, Russ Gabbert, Joe David Turner, Walt Mayabb, Keith Smith, Jeff Stith, Kevin Mayabb, Shane McKenney, Robbie Gullion, Mick Sansom, Shawn Tolson, Tim York, Don Adams, Rocky Wilson, Bobby Neal
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models (9 entries)
Wayne Bowen Racing Supply Top Qualifier- Jordan Bland
Heat- Dustin Linville, Jordan Bland, Jason Keltner, Jeff Watson
Feature- Dustin Linville, Jordan Bland, Jeff Watson, Michael Chilton, Jason Keltner, Royce McGowan, Buzz Williams, Johnny Wheeler, Bobby Wolter, Jr.
Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models (9 entries)
Heat- P.J. Feistritzer, Gary Yeager, Clarence Belcher, Bobby Hartrum
Feature- P.J. Feistritzer, Clarence Belcher, Gary Yeager, Todd Coffman, Kevin Colston, Zane Morgan, Bobby Hartrum, Jay Mobley, Mike Covington
SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman (11 entries)
1st Heat- Gerald Haynes, Jr., Bartley Grant, Logan Whitis, Rick King
2nd Heat- Grady Moore, Jr., Ricky Brandenburg, Jr., Scott Hensley, Johnny King
Feature- Bartley Grant, Gerald Haynes, Jr., Rick King, Logan Whitis, Troy Scott, Grady Moore, Jr., Ricky Brandenburg, Jr., Matthew Ginter, Johnny King (DNS-Scott Hensley, Dennis Cross)
“BoB Mod Squad” 4th Annual Railroad Days Showdown at Ponderosa Speedway on August 22
Junction City, Kentucky-August 17, 2008- “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring”, Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY, will be back for the attack with racing action at the 3/8 mile clay oval located on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, promoted by Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz, on Friday August 22. The event will be the 4th Annual Railroad Days Showdown, paying $1,500 to win for the Modified division and will be sanctioned by the Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Open Wheel Modified division.
The August 22 racing program will feature the Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series in action with a complete program of practice, time trials, qualifying heats, B-mains, and the $1,500 to win 4th Annual Railroad Days Showdown A-Main. Also on the August 22 racing program will be a full program of weekly racing series action for the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models ($1,000 to win), Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models ($500 to win), and SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman ($300 to win).
Activities for the Friday August 22 racing event will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., with the general admission area open at 5:00 p.m. The Modified driver’s meeting will take place at 6:45 p.m., while all others drivers will meet at 7:00 p.m., with hot laps at 7:15 p.m., time trials at 7:45 p.m., and racing set for the green flag at 8:30 p.m. Ticket prices for August 22 will be $15 for adults in the general admission area, with children ages 6 to 12 $5, children under age 6 free, and a pit pass will be $30.
Ponderosa Speedway last raced on August 15 and feature event winners that evening included Jordan Bland of Campbellsville, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, P.J. Fesitritzer of Danville, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Benji Lee of Raywick, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Gerald Haynes, Jr. of Somerset, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Track championship points leaders heading into the Friday August 22 racing program are Dustin Linville of Lancaster, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Todd Coffman of Junction City, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Benji Lee of Raywick, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Bartley Grant of Berea, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Ponderosa Speedway is located just off of Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, outside of Junction City, KY, just minutes from Danville, KY. Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz are the track promoters and will present dirt track sports entertainment from late March through early October in 2008. For more information about this and all 2008 racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s page on the world wide web at www.ponderosaspeedway.net or call (859) 854-6808 on racedays.
Haynes, Jr. Grabs $500 Sportsman Special; Bland, Lee, and Feistritzer Also Win at Ponderosa Speedway
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Junction City, KY-August 15, 2008- The SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman division raced for $500 to win on Friday evening at Ponderosa Speedway and Gerald Haynes, Jr. would grab the top spot in the division’s main event. Other feature winners for the evening included Jordan Bland of Campbellsville, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Benji Lee of Raywick, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and P.J. Feistritzer of Danville, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models.
The 20 lap SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman feature event would see Bartley Grant top the lead at the start of the event and pull away to almost a half straightaway lead until lap 8 when Grant would spin his mount entering turn one. This would hand the lead over to Gerald Haynes, Jr., who would pull away from the field on the restart, while Brian Elder, Troy Scott, Logan Whitis, and Rick King would battle for second through fifth. Grant would charge his way back to the front and would be in third when caution flew for debris on the track with five laps remaining. However, Haynes, Jr. would stave off all challenges in the final five circuits and score his third win of the season and second straight at “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring” aboard his Troy’s Roofing/Cornett Race Engines sponsored #27 Chevelle machine. Grant would get around Whitis with two laps remaining to take runner-up honors, with Whitis claiming third, while King and Scott completed the top five. The remainder of the top ten would be Josh Sexton, Grady Moore, Jr., Joe David Humphrey, Roger Dell, and Brian Elder. Grant would be the top qualifier in Wayne Bowen Racing Supply time trials at 16.155 seconds. Haynes, Jr. would win the dash, while Sexton would win the heat, with Logan Whitis earning the Valvoline Six-Pack Hard Charger award.
The 25 lap Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Model main event would see the caution wave before a complete lap was scored for a spin by Larry Gray in turn four. When action got underway, Jordan Bland would jump out to the top spot, followed by Michael Chilton, Joey Kramer, Buzz Williams, and Dustin Linville. The front five would remain the same until lap 6 when Linville would go to fourth past Williams exiting turn four in three-wide action. Lap 7 would see Kramer take second from Chilton, with Chilton retaking the spot in turn two with a slider on Kramer one trip later. Linville would grab third from Kramer on lap 10 and move past Chilton for the runner-up slot after one more circuit, while Jeff Watson would take fifth from Buzz Williams on the lap 12. As Bland continued to drive away from the pack in a rapid manner at the point, Watson, Williams, and Jason Keltner settled into a three-way dance for the fifth spot, which would eventually be won by Keltner in turn two on lap 17. Bland would begin to work slower traffic during the final 6 laps of the event and this would allow Linville to close the gap on Bland, but when the checkered flag would wave, it would be Bland scoring his first Ponderosa Speedway Super Late Model victory behind the wheel of the Jeff and Vicki Bland owned, United Steel Supply/B&W Metals/Longshot Farms/Cox Repair/Wave Length Hair Salon/Advanced Racing Suspensions sponsored #12 MasterSbilt Race Cars by Stuckey, Pro Power Race Engines powered machine. Linville, Kramer, Chilton, and Keltner rounded out the top five. Completing the top ten were Watson, David Webb, Williams, Royce McGowan, and Anthony Ferguson. Chilton was the top qualifier in Wayne Bowen Racing Supply time trials at 13.536 seconds and also won the dash. Watson would score the heat victory, while Linville garnered the Valvoline Six-Pack Hard Charger award.
The 20 Hardee’s Modified feature event would see front row starters Benji Lee and Josh Lucas race side-by-side for the top spot the first three laps, before Lee would take control of the point, with Wheatley sliding past Lucas for the runner-up spot on lap 6. Rocky Wilson would draw the only caution of the race after spinning while running in the fifth position on lap 15. Lucas would draw the final caution of the event with two laps remaining when his mount rolled to a stop on the frontchute, ending his evening. Lee would survive the challenges of Wheatley over the final two laps to score his seventh win of the season and sixth straight at Ponderosa in the seat of his Thompson Heat and Air/ B&B Motorsports/Smart Shoppers/Springfield Auto and Farm/Kirker Automotive Finishes/St. Joe Garage/Brian Ballard Motorsports sponsored #03 Bandit Race Cars, Dale Meers Race Engines powered entry. Wheatley would take second, with Kelly Warren third, while Elliott Despain would score fourth after starting 11th, while Bobby Neal completed the top five. Lee was the Wayne Bowen Racing Supply top qualifier with a lap of 14.943 seconds and also won the dash, while Dion Benningfield won the heat, with Despain taking the Valvoline Six-Pack Hard Charger award.
The 20 lap Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Model feature would be the Zane Morgan and P.J. Feistritzer show as Morgan would outduel Feistritzer for the first 12 laps of the feature event, only to have Feistritzer deliver a slidejob pass for the lead exiting turn two on lap 13. Feistritzer would proceed to pull away from the field over the final few circuits to score his sixth Pro Late Model victory of the season in his Big Daddy’s Auto Sales/Self Service Storage sponsored #88 C.J. Rayburn Race Car. Morgan would hold off the advances of Todd Coffman to take second, while Gary Yeager and Clarence Belcher would complete the top five. Feistritzer was the Wayne Bowen Racing Supply top qualifier with a lap of 14.561 second and would also win the heat for the division.
SUMMARY-Ponderosa Speedway-Junction City, Kentucky-August 15, 2008
SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman (17 entries)
Wayne Bowen Racing Supply Top Qualifier- Bartley Grant 16.155
Dash- Gerald Haynes, Jr., Bartley Grant, Troy Scott, Brian Elder, Rick King, Logan Whitis
Heat- Josh Sexton, Grady Moore, Jr., Wayne Hager, Joe David Humphrey
Feature- Gerald Haynes, Jr., Bartley Grant, Logan Whitis, Rick King, Troy Scott, Josh Sexton, Grady Moore, Jr., Joe David Humphrey, Roger Dell, Brian Elder, Joe Walker, Joe Dunbar, Wayne Hager, Matthew Ginter, Pat Hagan, Butch Phillips (DNS- Vernon Soeder)
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models (15 entries)
Wayne Bowen Racing Supply Top Qualifier- Michael Chilton 13.536
Dash- Michael Chilton, Jordan Bland, Joey Kramer, Buzz Williams, Larry Gray, Dustin Linville
Heat- Jeff Watson, Jason Keltner, Jake Henry, David Webb
Feature- Jordan Bland, Dustin Linville, Joey Kramer, Michael Chilton, Jason Keltner, Jeff Watson, David Webb, Buzz Williams, Royce McGowan, Anthony Ferguson, Jake Henry, Kevin Colston, Larry Gray, Larry Foxx (DNS- Ernie Cordier)
Hardee’s Modifieds (12 entries)
Wayne Bowen Racing Supply Top Qualifier- Benji Lee 14.943
Dash- Benji Lee, Josh Lucas, Kelly Warren, Jason Wheatley, Randy Turpin, Elliott Despain
Heat- Dion Benningfield, Rocky Wilson, Bobby Neal, Kevin Bryant
Feature- Benji Lee, Jason Wheatley, Kelly Warren, Elliott Despain, Bobby Neal, Rocky Wilson, Todd Noel, Josh Lucas, Kevin Bryant, Randy Turpin, Dion Benningfield (DNS- Jeff Rawlings)
Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models (6 entries)
Wayne Bowen Racing Supply Top Qualifier- P.J. Feistritzer 14.561
Heat- P.J. Feistritzer, Zane Morgan, Todd Coffman, Bobby Hartrum
Feature- P.J. Feistritzer, Zane Morgan, Todd Coffman, Gary Yeager, Clarence Belcher, Bobby Hartrum
Ponderosa Speedway Top Ten Track Points after August 15, 2008
1. Dustin Linville- 212
2. Michael Chilton- 195
3. Victor Lee- 147
4. Jason Keltner- 134
5. Aaron Hatton- 131
6. Bobby Wolter, Jr.- 107
7. Jeff Watson- 106
8. Mike Marlar- 98
9. Dustin Neat- 94
10. David Webb- 91
1. Todd Coffman- 233
2. Zane Morgan- 209
3. Gary Yeager- 193
4. P.J. Feistritzer- 180
5. Dylan Preston- 143
6. Tommy Carlton- 132
7. Clarence Belcher- 115
8. Jim Wilson- 86
9. Scott Brewer- 66
10. Bobby Hartrum- 62
1. Benji Lee- 202
2. Kelly Warren- 195
3. Randy Turpin- 145
4. Jason Wheatley- 138
5. Kevin Nesselhauf- 116
6. J.T. Ayers- 110
Josh Lucas- 110
8. Elliott Despain- 109
9. Victor Lee- 96
Russ Gabbert- 96
1. Bartley Grant- 215
2. Troy Scott- 201
3. Logan Whitis- 198
4. Gerald Haynes, Jr.- 196
5. Rick King- 184
6. Grady Moore, Jr.- 123
7. Joe Walker- 102
8. Bryan Montgomery- 74
9. C.W. Murphy- 58
10. Brian Elder- 49
NEXT EVENT: August 22- 4th Annual Railroad Days Showdown: Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series- $1,500 to win for Modifieds; PLUS- Weekly Racing Series Action for Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, and SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman; Pit Gates open at 4:00, Main Gates open at 5:00, Driver’s Meeting at 6:45, Hot Laps at 7:15, Time Trials at 7:45, Racing at 8:30; Adult general admission is $15, children ages 6 to 12 is $5, children under age 6 Free, and a Pit Pass is $30; For more information, visit www.ponderosaspeedway.net or call (859) 854-6808 on raceday.
Ponderosa Speedway Returns With $500 To Win for Sportsman on August 15
Junction City, Kentucky-August 10, 2008- “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring”, Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY, will return with racing action at the 3/8 mile clay oval located on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, promoted by Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz, on Friday August 15. The event will see the SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman compete for $500 to win in their feature event.
Action returns with the August 15 racing program as the SkyTower Race Engines Sportsman division will compete in a $500 to win feature event. Also in competition on the August 15 racing card will be the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models ($1,000 to win), Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models ($500 to win), and the Hardee’s Modifieds ($600 to win) in a full program of weekly racing series action.
Activities for the Friday August 15 racing event will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., with the general admission area open at 5:00 p.m. The driver’s meeting will take place at 7:00 p.m., with hot laps at 7:15 p.m., time trials at 7:45 p.m., and racing set for the green flag at 8:30 p.m. Ticket prices for August 15 will be $12 for adults in the general admission area, with children ages 6 to 12 $5, children under age 6 free, and a pit pass will be $25.
Ponderosa Speedway last raced on August 1 and feature event winners that evening included Rob Blair of Titusville, PA in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Michael Chilton of Salvisa, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Benji Lee of Raywick, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Gerald Haynes, Jr. of Somerset, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Track championship points leaders heading into the Friday August 15 racing program are Dustin Linville of Lancaster, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Todd Coffman of Junction City, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Benji Lee of Raywick, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Bartley Grant of Berea, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Ponderosa Speedway is located just off of Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, outside of Junction City, KY, just minutes from Danville, KY. Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz are the track promoters and will present dirt track sports entertainment from late March through early October in 2008. For more information about this and all 2008 racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s page on the world wide web at www.ponderosaspeedway.net or call (859) 854-6808 on racedays.
Ponderosa Speedway Off August 8; $500 To Win for Sportsman on August 15
Junction City, Kentucky-August 3, 2008- “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring”, Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY, will be closed this Friday August 8, but racing action will return at the 3/8 mile clay oval located on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, promoted by Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz, on Friday August 15. The event will see the SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman compete for $500 to win in their feature event.
While there will be no racing on August 8, action returns with the August 15 racing program as the SkyTower Race Engines Sportsman division will compete in a $500 to win feature event. Also in competition on the August 15 racing card will be the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models ($1,000 to win), Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models ($500 to win), and the Hardee’s Modifieds ($600 to win) in a full program of weekly racing series action.
Activities for the Friday August 15 racing event will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., with the general admission area open at 5:00 p.m. The driver’s meeting will take place at 7:00 p.m., with hot laps at 7:15 p.m., time trials at 7:45 p.m., and racing set for the green flag at 8:30 p.m. Ticket prices for August 15 will be $12 for adults in the general admission area, with children ages 6 to 12 $5, children under age 6 free, and a pit pass will be $25.
Ponderosa Speedway last raced on August 1 and feature event winners that evening included Rob Blair of Titusville, PA in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Michael Chilton of Salvisa, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Benji Lee of Raywick, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Gerald Haynes, Jr. of Somerset, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Track championship points leaders heading into the Friday August 15 racing program are Dustin Linville of Lancaster, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Todd Coffman of Junction City, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Benji Lee of Raywick, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Bartley Grant of Berea, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Ponderosa Speedway is located just off of Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, outside of Junction City, KY, just minutes from Danville, KY. Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz are the track promoters and will present dirt track sports entertainment from late March through early October in 2008. For more information about this and all 2008 racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s page on the world wide web at www.ponderosaspeedway.net or call (859) 854-6808 on racedays.
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Ponderosa Speedway Top Ten Track Points after August 1, 2008
1. Dustin Linville- 190
2. Michael Chilton- 177
3. Victor Lee- 147
4. Aaron Hatton- 131
5. Jason Keltner- 118
6. Bobby Wolter, Jr.- 107
7. Mike Marlar- 98
8. Dustin Neat- 94
9. Jeff Watson- 91
10. David Webb- 77
1. Todd Coffman- 213
2. Zane Morgan- 187
3. Gary Yeager- 175
4. P.J. Feistritzer- 155
5. Dylan Preston- 143
6. Tommy Carlton- 132
7. Clarence Belcher- 99
8. Jim Wilson- 86
9. Scott Brewer- 66
10. Paul Feistritzer- 62
1. Benji Lee- 177
2. Kelly Warren- 175
3. Randy Turpin- 134
4. Kevin Nesselhauf- 116
Jason Wheatley- 116
6. J.T. Ayers- 110
7. Josh Lucas- 97
8. Russ Gabbert- 96
9. Victor Lee- 96
10. Tim York- 93
1. Bartley Grant- 193
2. Troy Scott- 185
3. Logan Whitis- 178
4. Gerald Haynes, Jr.- 171
5. Rick King- 166
6. Grady Moore, Jr.- 109
7. Joe Walker- 92
8. Bryan Montgomery- 74
9. C.W. Murphy- 58
10. Eric Pollard- 47
NEXT EVENT: August 15- $500 to win for SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman; PLUS- Weekly Racing Series Action for Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, and Hardee’s Modifieds; Pit Gates open at 4:00, Main Gates open at 5:00, Driver’s Meeting at 6:45, Hot Laps at 7:15, Time Trials at 7:45, Racing at 8:30; Adult general admission is $12, children ages 6 to 12 is $5, children under age 6 Free, and a Pit Pass is $25; For more information, visit www.ponderosaspeedway.net or call (859) 854-6808 on raceday.
Robbie Blair Rockets to 6th Annual John Bradshaw Memorial Victory at Ponderosa
Junction City, KY-August 1, 2008- The O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series presented by Graphic Impressions made its third visit of the 2008 season to Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY on Friday evening and Robbie Blair of Titusville, PA would score his first-ever series victory in his first trip to “The Pond” in the event co-sanctioned with the Independent Racing Series. Other feature winners for the evening included Benji Lee of Raywick, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, Michael Chilton of Salvisa, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, and Gerald Haynes, Jr. of Somerset, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Robbie Blair would take the lead at the start of the 50 lap main event for the Super Late Models, with Dustin Linville, Victor Lee, Jordan Bland, and Jerry Rice giving chase. Lap 2 would see Johnny Wheeler go to fifth. Blair would begin to open his lead a bit by lap five, while Linville and Lee waged an entertaining battle for second. Bland and Wheeler would begin to mix it up for fourth on lap 7, while Blair continued to stretch his lead. The first caution of the event would fly on lap 11 when Ricky Arms would slow on the backstretch with body and suspension damage on his mount, ending his evening. The Delaware double-file restart would see Blair continue to hold the lead, while Lee would work pass Linville on the outside of turn two for second, with Michael England grabbing fifth from Wheeler. Wheeler would slidejob his way back to fourth on lap 12, after Bland slipped and lost a couple of positions. But England would return the favor with a slider of his own take fourth back from Wheeler on lap 13. As Blair again opened his lead, Lee and Linville would rekindle their battle for second, with Lee holding off Linville for the time being, as the caution would appear again on lap 21 when Mike Jewell would roll his unit to stop on the backchute, exiting turn two. The attempted restart would have the caution flying again as Tyrel Todd and Buzz Williams looped their mount as the green flag would being displayed to the field. With action again back underway, Linville would retake second and Don O’Neal would slidejob his way to fifth, only to see the caution wave again one circuit later for a slowed David Webb on the frontchute. This restart would have Blair still out front, while Lee would drive back around Linville for second, with O’Neal firing past Linville as well to take third on the same trip, with Mike Marlar going to fifth past England as well. England would return a slidejob in turn four on lap 24 to reclaim the fifth position, as Blair continued his steady run at the point. The front five would remain the same as race leader Blair would begin to work slower traffic on lap 33, with Lee closing up on Blair’s rear bumper on lap 34. Bland began to flex his muscle again and would challenge England for fifth on lap 35, as the leaders would in heavy traffic on lap 36. With the front pair of Blair and Lee clear of traffic by lap 38, Bland would slidejob past Linville for fourth and set his sights on third place O’Neal. While Blair continued his stellar performance at the point, Bland would turn up the wick on O’Neal, with the duo trading slidejobs on lap 40, but O’Neal would win this battle after Bland would roll to the infield with mechanical problems on lap 45. The final caution would wave on lap 48 when sixth running Mike Marlar would stop in turn one with right front suspension damage on his mount. The restart would be single (less than five laps remaining) and Blair would motor away, with Lee in second and O’Neal third. England would slide by Linville as the field took the white flag and would hang on for fourth, while Linville would finish in the fifth spot. The win by Blair would come behind the wheel of his Bossard’s Auto Parts/Speciality Products/Maloney Mold and Tool/Armstrong Lumber sponsored #won11 Rocket Chassis, Draime Race Engines powered machine. The remainder of the top ten at the finish would be Jerry Rice, Jason Feger, Jason Keltner, Shon Flanery, and Tyrel Todd. In preliminary action, Jordan Bland was the Racing Optics Top Qualifier among 34 entries with a lap of 14.091 seconds. Heat race checkered flags went to Jason Keltner in Wayne Bowen Racing Supply heat one, Johnny Wheeler in K&N Performance Engineering heat two, Michael England in Graphic Impressions heat three, and Rob Blair in Real Racing Wheels heat four. Ricky Arms and Chris Combs would win the B-Main events, while Linville would claim the Pole Dash. Tim Tungate and Mike Jewell earned series provisional starts, while Aaron Hatton was the track provisional.
The Hardee’s Modified main event would see Benji Lee and Kelly Warren trade the lead several times over the course of the first ten circuits of the 20 lap feature event, but in the end, it would be Lee picking up his fifth straight Hardee’s Modified feature win and sixth overall for the season aboard his Thompson Heat and Air/B&B Motorsports/Springfield Auto and Farm/Smart Shoppers/ Kirker Automotive Finishes/St. Joe Garage/Brian Ballard Motorsports sponsored #03 Bandit Race Cars, Dale Meers Race Engines powered machine. Warren would take runner-up honors, while Elliott Despain would make a late race pass of Jason Wheatley to claim third, while J.T. Ayers would nip Josh Lucas at the finish for fifth. Lucas would head up the second five, followed by Tom Curtsinger, Dion Benningfield, Jeff Rawlings, and Richard Musick. Lee would be the Wayne Bowen Racing Supply top qualifier at 15.170 seconds, with Lee also winning the dash, while Ayers won the heat.
Michael Chilton would climb behind the wheel of a Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Model for the very first time and would end up in victory in the 20 lap Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Model feature event. Chilton would pilot the Bob and Robbie Bennett owned, Bennett’s Car Car/Yeager Insulation sponsored #19B Rocket Chassis to the checkered flag in the Pro Late Model main event over Peydon Pelphrey, with Rick Aukland taking third. Todd Coffman would nip Kevin Colston for fourth at the checkered flag. Completing the top ten were Zane Morgan, Gary Yeager, Bobby Hartrum, Dillan White, and Clarence Belcher. The heat win would go to Chilton as well.
The 15 lap SkyTower Power Race Engines feature event would conclude the evening’s racing events and Gerald Haynes, Jr. would outduel Rick King to take the feature event checkered flag. The win for Haynes, Jr. would come in the seat of his familiar Troy’s Roofing/Cornett Race Engines sponsored #27 Chevelle. King would take second, with Bartley Grant third, and Logan Whitis and Troy Scott completing the top five. Rounding out the top ten were Pat Hagan, Josh Sexton, Grady Moore, Jr., Roger Dell, and Matthew Ginter. Haynes, Jr. would also win the heat.
SUMMARY-Ponderosa Speedway-Junction City, Kentucky-August 1, 2008
O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass/Independent Racing Series Super Late Models (34 entries)
Racing Optics Top Qualifier- Jordan Bland 14.091
Wayne Bowen Racing Supply Heat #1(Top 4 Advance)- Jason Keltner, Jason Feger, Jordan Bland, Jerry Rice, Zach Carney, Tyrel Todd, Aaron Hatton, Brad Hall, Mike Jewell
K&N Peformance Engineering Heat #2 (Top 4 Advance)- Johnny Wheeler, Victor Lee, Eric Wells, Michael Chilton, Ricky Arms, D.J. Wells, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Larry Gray (DNS-Arnie Fields)
Graphic Impressions Heat #3 (Top 4 Advance)- Michael England, Don O’Neal, Brad Neat, Dustin Linville, Buzz Williams, David Webb, Jake Henry, Royce McGowan
Real Racing Wheels Heat #4 (Top 4 Advance)- Robbie Blair, Shon Flanery, Rick Aukland, Mike Marlar, Chris Combs, Duane Chamberlain, Tim Tungate, Anthony Ferguson
B-Main #1 (Top 3 Advance)- Ricky Arms, Tyrel Todd, Zach Carney, Aaron Hatton, D.J. Wells, Larry Gray, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Mike Jewell, Brad Hall (DNS-Arnie Fields)
Pole Dash- Dustin Linville, Robbie Blair, Victor Lee, Jerry Rice, Jordan Bland
B-Main #2 (Top 3 Advance)- Chris Combs, Buzz Williams, David Webb, Royce McGowan, Duane Chamberlain, Anthony Ferguson, Jake Henry, Tim Tungate
Series Provisionals- Tim Tungate, Mike Jewell
Track Provisional- Aaron Hatton
6th Annual John Bradshaw Memorial O’Reilly A-Main- Robbie Blair, Victor Lee, Don O’Neal, Michael England, Dustin Linville, Jerry Rice, Jason Feger, Jason Keltner, Shon Flanery, Tyrel Todd, Aaron Hatton, Johnny Wheeler, Brad Neat, Chris Combs, David Webb, Buzz Williams, Eric Wells, Zach Carney, Tim Tungate, Rick Aukland, Mike Marlar, Jordan Bland, Mike Jewell, Ricky Arms, Michael Chilton
Hardee’s Modifieds (15 entries)
Wayne Bowen Racing Supply Top Qualifier- Benji Lee 15.170
Dash- Benji Lee, Jason Wheatley, Kelly Warren, Elliott Despain, Josh Lucas, Tom Curtsinger
Heat- J.T. Ayers, Dion Benningfield, Jeff Rawlings, Richard Musick
Feature- Benji Lee, Kelly Warren, Elliott Despain, Jason Wheatley, J.T. Ayers, Josh Lucas, Tom Curtsinger, Dion Benningfield, Jeff Rawlings, Richard Musick, Ed Cundiff, Ricky Lane, Jamie King (DNS-Bobby Neal, Rocky Wilson)
Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models (11 entries)
Heat- Michael Chilton, Kevin Colston, Peydon Pelphrey, Clarence Belcher
Feature- Michael Chilton, Peydon Pelphrey, Rick Aukland, Todd Coffman, Kevin Colston, Zane Morgan, Gary Yeager, Bobby Hartrum, Dillan White, Clarence Belcher, Tommy Carlton
SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman (11 entries)
Heat- Gerald Haynes, Jr., Bartley Grant, Rick King, Logan Whitis
Feature- Gerald Haynes, Jr., Rick King, Bartley Grant, Logan Whitis, Troy Scott, Pat Hagan, Josh Sexton, Grady Moore, Jr., Roger Dell, Matthew Ginter, Eric Pollard
“Where The Action Is Always The Attraction!”
Media Information
6th Annual John Bradshaw Memorial
August 1, 2008
2007 John Bradshaw Memorial Winner
Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN
Ponderosa Speedway-“Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring!”
Quick Track Facts
Name: Ponderosa Speedway
Location: Junction City, Kentucky
Promoter: Larry Yantz
Nickname: “The Pond”
Motto: “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring-Where The Action Is Always The Attraction”
Website: www.ponderosaspeedway.net
Seating Capacity: 2,500
Tower Area Includes: Race Control, Press Box, and Public Address Area
Racing Surface: Clay
Lap Distance: 1,780 feet or 3/8 of a mile
First Event: September 1972
Late Model Track Record: Tim Tungate 12.74 (April 5, 2008)
John Bradshaw Memorial Race History
2003- Johnny Wheeler, Mike Marlar, Timmy Yeager, Mike Jewell, Jesse Lay, Dustin Neat, Tyrel Todd, Rick Combs, Victor Lee, Brad Neat, Aaron Hatton, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Michael Chilton, Bucky Jackson, Scott James, Steve Cornelius, Joey Daniel, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Jim Curry, Michael Wooldridge
2004- Benji Lee, Aaron Hatton, Steve Barnett, Don O’Neal, Mike Jewell, Jesse Lay, Greg Johnson, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Michael England, Johnny Wheeler (Top ten feature finish only was available)
2005- Eddie Carrier, Jr. Mike Jewell, Brad Neat, Aaron Hatton, Anthony Adams, Wayne Chinn, Blake Chinn, Michael England, Frankie Coomer, Whitney McQueary, Mike Luna, Shannon Thornsberry, Timmy Yeager, Tim Tungate, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Chris Combs, Michael Chilton, Johnny Wheeler, Benji Lee, Mike Marlar, Dustin Neat, Bryan Barber
2006- Greg Johnson, Eddie Carrier, Jr., Chris Combs, Brad Neat, Scott James, Ben Adkins, Bobby Wolter, Jr., David Webb, Josh McGuire, Johnny Wheeler, Justin Rattliff, Mike Jewell, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Victor Lee, Tim Tungate, Timmy Yeager, Wayne Chinn, Donald Rayborn, Buzz Williams, Tyrel Todd, Aaron Hatton, Earl Pearson, Jr., Jeff Watson, Bryan Barber
2007- Mike Marlar, Scott James, Victor Lee, Tim Tungate, Jason Keltner, Bobby Carrier, Jr., David Webb, Jordan Bland, Tyrel Todd, Doug Smith, C.J. Rayburn, Jamie Ferguson, Aaron Hatton, Donald Rayborn, Justin Rattliff, Dustin Webber, Brad Neat, Jerry Rutherford, Jerry Rice, Chris Combs, Eddie Carrier, Jr., Dustin Neat, Mike Jewell
John Bradshaw Memorial Fast Facts and Tidbits
-This event was added to the Ponderosa Speedway schedule in late 2003 as a combination event with the Fall Classic as a tribute to the late John Bradshaw, who had taken over at the promotional helm at “The Pond” to begin the 2003 season, but tragically lost his life early on after running only a handful events early in the 2003 season.
-In the inaugural event that was contested in 2003, Johnny Wheeler of Campbellsville, KY would drive the Yantz Motorsports owned Rayburn Race Car mount to the checkered in what was a combined John Bradshaw Memorial/Fall Classic event as Jerry Denson had taken over as the promoter at “The Pond”. The race was sanctioned by the STARS Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series and saw 2003 series champion Mike Marlar score a runner-up finish in the race. Timmy Yeager, Mike Jewell, and Jesse Lay would complete the top five.
-The O’Reilly NARA Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series presented by Arizona Sport Shirts was back to sanction the 2004 version of the John Bradshaw Memorial and what a race it was, as Steve Barnett, Aaron Hatton, Benji Lee, and Don O’Neal went at it “tooth and nail” over the final 15 circuits of the race, with Raywick, KY native Benji Lee scoring his only to date career O’Reilly NARA Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series event win. Lee drove the Kenneth Harlow owned entry to what is the biggest career win to date for the second-generation Marion County youngster. Hatton, Barnett, O’Neal, and Mike Jewell would complete the top five.
-For 2005, the O’Reilly NARA Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series was back to sanction the 3rd Annual John Bradshaw Memorial race and the inaugural “BoB Late Model” champion from 2002, Eddie Carrier, Jr. of Salt Rock, WV, would drive the Grover Motorsports owned Rocket Chassis mount to the win over 2005 series co-champion Mike Jewell, with Brad Neat, Whitney McQueary, and Anthony Adams completing the top five.
-The 2006 edition of the event was called the Ponderosa 50/4th Annual John Bradshaw Memorial and was sanctioned by the O’Reilly NARA Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series. The race was the highest paying to win event for Late Models that has been contested at “The Pond” in over four and one-half years and when the dust settled, Greg Johnson of Bedford, IN walked away with $5,000 for his efforts by winning the event over Eddie Carrier, Jr., Chris Combs, Brad Neat, and Scott James in an event that will always be remembered for the infamous Aaron Hatton/Earl Pearson, Jr. “parking” accident in turn one.
-With the addition of the new clay surface at what was now being called “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring”, only one word could describe the action in the ’07 Bradshaw Memorial event-Insane! Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN would get his first win (and $5,000) in this event after charging from the rear of the field with a flat tire on lap 10. Marlar would take the lead on lap 40 when race leader Aaron Hatton had mechanical issues as the pair battled door to door for the top spot. Scott James would outgun Victor Lee for second, with Campbellsville natives Tim Tungate and Jason Keltner garnering fourth and fifth positions.
Ponderosa Speedway 6th Annual John Bradshaw Memorial Goes on August 1
Junction City, Kentucky-July 27, 2008- “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring”, Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY, will again present racing action at the 3/8 mile clay oval located on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, promoted by Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz, on Friday August 1. The event will be the 6th Annual John Bradshaw Memorial for Super Late Models, paying $5,000 to win.
The August 1 racing program will see the evening’s activities co-sanctioned by the O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series and by the Indepenedent Racing Series. The Super Late Models will participate in a full program of practice, time trials, qualifying heats, dash, B-Mains, and the 50 lap, $5,000 to win 6th Annual John Bradshaw Memorial O’Reilly A-Main. Also in action on the August 1 racing program will be a full program of weekly racing series action for the Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models ($500 to win), Hardee’s Modifieds ($600 to win), and SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman ($300 to win) all in competition.
Activities for the Friday August 1 racing event will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., with the general admission area open at 5:00 p.m. The Super Late Models drivers meeting will be at 6:45 p.m., with all other driver’s meeting will take place at 7:00 p.m., with hot laps at 7:15 p.m., time trials at 7:45 p.m., and racing set for the green flag at 8:30 p.m. Ticket prices for August 1 will be $20 for adults in the general admission area, with children ages 6 to 12 $5, children under age 6 free, and a pit pass will be $35.
Ponderosa Speedway last raced on July 25 and feature event winners that evening included Dustin Linville of Lancaster, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Gary Yeager of Harrodsburg, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Benji Lee of Raywick, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Rick King of Junction City, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Track championship points leaders heading into the Friday August 1 racing program are Dustin Linville of Lancaster, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Todd Coffman of Junction City, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Kelly Warren of Columbia, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Bartley Grant of Berea, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Ponderosa Speedway is located just off of Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, outside of Junction City, KY, just minutes from Danville, KY. Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz are the track promoters and will present dirt track sports entertainment from late March through early October in 2008. For more information about this and all 2008 racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s page on the world wide web at www.ponderosaspeedway.net or call (859) 854-6808 on racedays.
Linville, Yeager, Lee, and King in Victory Lane at Ponderosa Speedway
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Junction City, Kentucky-July 25, 2008- Ponderosa Speedway returned with race action after a week layoff and Dustin Linville of Lancaster, KY would take top honors in the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Model main event for the third time this season, while Gary Yeager of Harrodsburg, KY would score his second Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Model feature victory of the season. Benji Lee of Raywick, KY would nab his fifth Hardee’s Modified feature win of the year at Ponderosa Speedway, while Rick King of Junction City, KY would claim his 4th SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman feature victory of the ’08 race campaign.
In the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Model feature, Dustin Linville would take the lead at the drop of the green flag and never look back as the 17 year old Super Late Model rookie competitor would lead all 25 circuits of the Super Late Model main event. The second-generation pilot would score his third win of the season at Ponderosa behind the wheel of the Bruce Barnes owned, Barnes Family Dentistry/Linville’s Finish Carpentry/Paul Benton Auto Body/ Lester Grider Trucking/Budda Transmissions Sales and Service/BG Oil/Cookie Monster Power Plants/Heritage Closing Agency/Skillsaw Designs/DJ Safety sponsored #D8 C.J. Rayburn Race Cars, Jay Dickens Race Engines powered machine. Michael Chilton, Jake Henry, and Brian Marksbury would complete the finishing order. Linville would also be the Wayne Bowen Racing Supply top qualifier at 14.371 seconds and also won the heat.
The Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Model feature event would see Gary Yeager outduel Tommy Carlton in the early stages of the 20 lap Pro Late Model feature race and drive away from the field as the race wore on to claim his second win of the season at Ponderosa Speedway aboard his Yeager Insulation/Superior Drywall/Perry’s Auto Sales sponsored #28 C.J. Rayburn Race Cars unit. Carlton would claim runner-up honors, with Todd Coffman nipping Zane Morgan at the finish for third, while Bobby Hartrum would complete the top five. Yeager would be the Wayne Bowen Racing Supply top qualifier with a lap of 14.989 seconds, while Carlton would score the heat victory.
Jason Wheatley would lead the first five laps of the 20 lap Hardee’s Modified feature event before Benji Lee would overtake Wheatley on lap 6, with Lee surviving a late race caution that set up a two lap sprint to the finish to claim his fifth Modified feature victory of the season at Ponderosa and his fourth in a row. Lee’s winning ride would be in the seat of the Thompson Heat and Air/B&B Motorsports/Springfield Auto and Farm/Smart Shoppers/Kirker Automotive Finishes/ St. Joe Garage/Brian Ballard Motorsports sponsored #03 Bandit Race Cars, Dale Meers Race Engines mount. Wheatley would finish second, with Randy Turpin taking third. Don Adams and J.T. Ayers would complete the top five. Lee was the Wayne Bowen Racing Supply top qualifier with time of 15.213 seconds. Wheatley would take the dash win, while heat race checkered flags would go to Dion Benningfield and Rocky Wilson.
The SkyTower Power Race Engines feature event would see Rick King and Gerald Haynes, Jr. battle door to door for the race lead for the first five laps of the 15 lap feature event before King would gain control on lap 6 and pull away to his fourth win of the season at Ponderosa in his 3D Trucking/The Muffler Shop/G-Funk Chassis/Brute Force Motors/The Brake Shop/Stanford Glass/ Integrity Metals/Big Daddy Hobby Shop/Death Valley Kennels/Wayne Bowen Racing Supply sponsored #13D Chevy Monte Carlo. Bartley Grant would make a late race pass of Haynes, Jr. to score a second place finish, with Haynes, Jr. finishing third. The remainder of the top five would be Troy Scott and Logan Whitis. Grant would be the Wayne Bowen Racing Supply top qualifier at 16.256 seconds, while King would capture the heat win.
SUMMARY-Ponderosa Speedway-Junction City, Kentucky-July 25, 2008
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models (6 entries)
Wayne Bowen Racing Supply Top Qualifier- Dustin Linville 14.371
Heat- Dustin Linville, Michael Chilton, Jake Henry, Brian Marksbury
Feature- Dustin Linville, Michael Chilton, Jake Henry, Brian Marksbury (DNS- Tim Tungate, Miguel Coffey)
Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models (7 entries)
Wayne Bowen Racing Supply Top Qualifier- Gary Yeager 14.989
Heat- Tommy Carlton, Gary Yeager, Todd Coffman, Zane Morgan
Feature- Gary Yeager, Tommy Carlton, Todd Coffman, Zane Morgan, Bobby Hartrum, Clarence Belcher, Robbie Bennett
Hardee’s Modifieds (16 entries)
Wayne Bowen Racing Supply Top Qualifier- Benji Lee 15.213
Dash- Jason Wheatley, Benji Lee, Randy Turpin, J.T. Ayers, Don Adams, Kelly Warren
1st Heat- Dion Benningfield, Elliott Despain, Jeff Rawlings, Ed Cundiff
2nd Heat- Rocky Wilson, Bobby Neal, Kevin Bryant, Todd Noel
Feature- Benji Lee, Jason Wheatley, Randy Turpin, Don Adams, J.T. Ayers, Elliott Despain and Kelly Warren (Tie), Dion Benningfield, Bobby Neal, Kevin Bryant, Rocky Wilson, Ed Cundiff, Jeff Rawlings, Todd Noel, Ricky Lane (DNS-Mike Taylor)
SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman (9 entries)
Wayne Bowen Racing Supply Top Qualifier- Bartley Grant 16.256
Heat- Rick King, Bartley Grant, Gerald Haynes, Jr., Logan Whitis
Feature- Ricky King, Bartley Grant, Gerald Haynes, Jr., Troy Scott, Logan Whitis, Eric Pollard, Joe Walker, Dennis Cross (DNS-Scott Hensley)
Ponderosa Speedway Resumes Racing Action on Friday July 25
Junction City, Kentucky-July 20, 2008- After being closed last Friday evening, “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring”, Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY, will resume racing at the 3/8 mile clay oval located on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, promoted by Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz, on Friday July 25.
The July 25 racing program will feature a full card of weekly racing series action that will feature the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models ($1,000 to win), Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models ($500 to win), Hardee’s Modifieds ($600 to win), and SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman ($300 to win) all in competition.
Activities for the Friday July 25 racing event will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., with the general admission area open at 5:00 p.m. The driver’s meeting will take place at 7:00 p.m., with hot laps at 7:15 p.m., time trials at 7:45 p.m., and racing set for the green flag at 8:30 p.m. Ticket prices for July 25 will be $12 for adults in the general admission area, with children ages 6 to 12 $5, children under age 6 free, and a pit pass will be $25.
Ponderosa Speedway last raced on July 11 and feature event winners that evening included Victor Lee of Stanford, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Todd Coffman of Junction City, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Benji Lee of Raywick, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Bartley Grant of Berea, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Track championship points leaders heading into the Friday July 25 racing program are Michael Chilton of Salvisa, KY and Dustin Linville of Lancaster, KY in a tie in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Todd Coffman of Junction City, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Kelly Warren of Columbia, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Bartley Grant of Berea, KY and Troy Scott of Hustonville, KY tied in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Ponderosa Speedway is located just off of Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, outside of Junction City, KY, just minutes from Danville, KY. Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz are the track promoters and will present dirt track sports entertainment from late March through early October in 2008. For more information about this and all 2008 racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s page on the world wide web at www.ponderosaspeedway.net or call (859) 854-6808 on racedays.
Ponderosa Speedway Off July 18; Racing Resumes on Friday July 25
Junction City, Kentucky-July 13, 2008- “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring”, Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY, will be closed this Friday July 18, but racing will resume at the 3/8 mile clay oval located on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, promoted by Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz, on Friday July 25.
With the track closed on July 18, racing will resume on Friday July 25 at Ponderosa Speedway. The July 25 racing program will feature a full card of weekly racing series action that will feature the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Hardee’s Modifieds and SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman all in competition.
Activities for the Friday June 25 racing event will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., with the general admission area open at 5:00 p.m. The driver’s meeting will take place at 7:00 p.m., with hot laps at 7:15 p.m., time trials at 7:45 p.m., and racing set for the green flag at 8:30 p.m. Ticket prices for July 25 will be $12 for adults in the general admission area, with children ages 6 to 12 $5, children under age 6 free, and a pit pass will be $25.
Ponderosa Speedway last raced on July 11 and feature event winners that evening included Victor Lee of Stanford, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Todd Coffman of Junction City, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Benji Lee of Raywick, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Bartley Grant of Berea, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Track championship points leaders heading into the Friday July 25 racing program are Michael Chilton of Salvisa, KY and Dustin Linville of Lancaster, KY in a tie in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Todd Coffman of Junction City, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Kelly Warren of Columbia, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Bartley Grant of Berea, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Ponderosa Speedway is located just off of Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, outside of Junction City, KY, just minutes from Danville, KY. Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz are the track promoters and will present dirt track sports entertainment from late March through early October in 2008. For more information about this and all 2008 racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s page on the world wide web at www.ponderosaspeedway.net or call (859) 854-6808 on racedays.
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Ponderosa Speedway Top Ten Track Points after July 11, 2008
1. Michael Chilton- 149
Dustin Linville- 149
3. Victor Lee- 125
4. Aaron Hatton- 121
5. Jason Keltner- 105
6. Bobby Wolter, Jr.- 102
7. Dustin Neat- 94
8. Mike Marlar- 92
9. Jeff Watson- 91
10. Joey Daniel- 72
Bobby Carrier, Jr.- 72
1. Todd Coffman- 175
2. P.J. Feistritzer- 155
3. Zane Morgan- 154
4. Dylan Preston- 143
5. Gary Yeager- 136
6. Tommy Carlton- 100
7. Jim Wilson- 86
8. Clarence Belcher- 73
9. Scott Brewer- 66
10. Paul Feistritzer- 62
1. Kelly Warren- 138
2. Benji Lee- 127
3. Kevin Nesselhauf- 116
4. Randy Turpin- 114
5. Victor Lee- 96
Russ Gabbert- 96
7. Tim York- 93
8. Shane McKenney- 82
Josh Lucas- 82
10. J.T. Ayers- 78
1. Troy Scott- 151
Bartley Grant- 151
3. Logan Whitis- 144
4. Gerald Haynes, Jr.- 126
5. Rick King- 119
6. Grady Moore, Jr.- 96
7. Joe Walker- 78
8. Bryan Montgomery- 74
9. C.W. Murphy- 58
10. Willie Edelen- 40
Victor Lee Dominates 13th Annual Pete Abell Memorial at Ponderosa Speedway
Junction City, KY-July 11, 2008- The O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series would visit Ponderosa Speedway for the 13th Annual Pete Abell Memorial and Victor Lee of Stanford, KY would drive away in dominant fashion for the $3,000 payday. Other feature winners for the evening included Todd Coffman of Junction City, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Benji Lee of Raywick, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Bartley Grant of Berea, KY in the SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
In the O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Super Late Model 13th Annual Pete Abell Memorial, Victor Lee would take the lead at the drop of the green flag, with Tim Tungate, Mike Marlar, Dustin Linville, and Jason Keltner giving chase. Lee would immediately open up a nice lead, while Tungate and Marlar would begin to tussle for second. The front five would remain the same, with Lee opening an extremely large lead by lap 10, while Marlar continued to pressure Tungate for second, but would not be able to make the pass. Lee would begin to work heavy slower traffic on lap 12, while Tungate continued to hold Marlar at bay for the number two position. By lap 15, Lee would hold almost a full straightaway lead, with five lapped cars between himself and the battle between Tungate and Marlar for second. Linville would close in on Tungate and Marlar and would join the battle for the second position by the halfway mark on lap 20. With Lee almost three-quarters of a lap ahead of the rest of the field, the battle for second would really heat up as Tungate, Marlar, and Linville would dance three-wide for the runner-up spot, with Tungate holding on to the spot, with Linville claiming third on lap 24. Marlar would fire a slidejob on Tungate to take second on lap 27 in turn four, only to see Tungate return the favor in turn two on lap 28. Marlar would win the slidejob battle on lap 29 turn four and secure the second spot, while Tungate and Linville would wage a battle for the third position at this point on lap 30. The first caution of the race waved on lap 36 when David Webb’s machine would put down some liquid entering turn one, with Webb’s evening being finished. The restart would see Linville take third from Tungate exiting turn two, with Michael Chilton pressuring Keltner for the fifth position. April Farmer would draw the next caution on lap 38 when she looped her mount exiting turn two. This restart would be called back as Eric Wells would hit the restart cone and be sent to the rear of the lead lap cars. Back underway, Keltner would pressure Tungate for third and take the spot as the field took the white flag, after Tungate clipped the turn four concrete. Lee would lead the way to the checkered flag first in the Frank Revel owned Kentucky’s Best/Budda Bert Transmissions/Junction City Quick Stop/ Tim Logan Racing/Xtreme Style Signs and Graphics/Five Star Food Mart/ADO’s Auto Parts sponsored #4 C.J. Rayburn Race Car, Jay Dickens Race Engines powered machine. Completing the top five would be Marlar, Linville, Keltner, and Chris Combs, who would slip by Tungate on the final lap for fifth. The remainder of the top ten were Michael Chilton, Tyrel Todd, Michael England, and Jeff Watson. In preliminary action, Victor Lee would be the Racing Optics Top Qualifier among 32 entries with a lap of 13.821 seconds. Heat race checkered flags went to Victor Lee in Wayne Bowen Racing Supply heat one, Dustin Linville in K&N Performance Engineering heat two, Mike Marlar in Graphic Impressions heat three, and Tim Tungate in Real Racing Wheels heat four. The B-mains would be captured by Duke Whiseant and Johnny Wheeler. David Webb and Doug Smith earned series provisional starts, while track provisionals went to Jake Henry and Jesse Lay
Todd Coffman would take the lead from Gary Yeager near the halfway of the 20 lap Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Model feature event and hold off the charges of Zane Morgan down the stretch to claim his second win of the season at Ponderosa. The win for Coffman would come aboard his King Clean/Coffman Photography/Medicine Shoppe/Neikirk’s Flooring/The Muffler Shop/The Bottom Line Tax Service/Woodrum Farms/ Harrod Farms/Carl G. Harmon Construction sponsored #35 machine. Morgan would finish a close second, with Clarence Belcher scoring a third place finish. Bobby Hartrum would take fourth, while Yeager would complete the top five. Ten entries would see Yeager score the heat victory.
In the Hardee’s Modified division, it would again be all Benji Lee as the second-generation racer would lead all 20 laps of the open-wheel main event. The win by Lee would come behind the wheel of the Thompson Heat and Air/B&B Motorsports/Smart Shoppers/Springfield Auto and Farm/Kirker Automotive Finishes/St. Joe Garage/Brian Ballard Motorsports sponsored #03 Bandit Race Cars, Dale Meers Race Engines powered entry. Tim York would slide past Randy Turpin in the last stages of the race to claim runner-up honors, with Turpin third, while Kelly Warren would slip by Jason Wheatley to claim fourth in the closing laps. Lee was top qualifier among 17 entries, with Lee also winning the dash, while Skylar Marlar was the heat race winner.
Bartley Grant would be the man of the hour in the SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman feature event as Grant would take the lead early on in the 15 lap main event, driving to the victory in his Cookie Monster Power Plants/Double J Cylinder Heads/Smokehouse Grill/D&H Heating and Air/Cox Wrecker Service/Copper Creek Welding sponsored #1. Gerald Haynes, Jr. would finish second, while defending track champion Rick King would roll home in third. Logan Whitis and Troy Scott would complete the top five. Twelve entries would see heat race victories fall to King and Haynes, Jr.
SUMMARY-Ponderosa Speedway-Junction City, Kentucky-July 11, 2008
O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Super Late Models (32 entries)
Racing Optics Top Qualifier- Victor Lee 13.821
Wayne Bowen Racing Supply Heat #1(Top 4 Advance)- Victor Lee, Jason Keltner, Michael Chilton, Aaron Hatton, Duke Whiseant, Jesse Lay, Anthony Ferguson (DNS-David Webb)
K&N Performance Engineering Heat #2 (Top 4 Advance)- Dustin Linville, Tyrel Todd, Jeff Watson, Larry Gray, Zach Carney, Doug Smith, Ed Behn, Tim Huddleston
Graphic Impressions Heat #3 (Top 4 Advance)- Mike Marlar, Chris Combs, Eric Wells, Royce McGowan, Jake Henry, Arnie Fields, Brandon Hardgrove, Brian Marksbury
Real Racing Wheels Heat #4 (Top 4 Advance)- Tim Tungate, Michael England, April Farmer, Ricky Arms, Dan Deaton, Michael Erp, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Johnny Wheeler
B-Main #1 (Top 2 Advance)- Duke Whiseant, Zach Carney, David Webb, Jesse Lay, Tim Huddleston, Ed Behn, Doug Smith, Anthony Ferguson
B-Main #2 (Top 2 Advance)- Johnny Wheeler, Arnie Fields, Brandon Hardgrove, Brian Marksbury, Jake Henry, Michael Erp (DNS- Dan Deaton, Bobby Carrier, Jr.)
Series Provisionals- David Webb, Doug Smith
Track Provisionals- Jake Henry, Jesse Lay
13th Annual Pete Abell Memorial O’Reilly A-Main- Victor Lee, Mike Marlar, Dustin Linville, Jason Keltner, Chris Combs, Tim Tungate, Michael Chilton, Tyrel Todd, Michael England, Jeff Watson, Eric Wells, Royce McGowan, Larry Gray, Zach Carney, Arnie Fields, Ricky Arms, Doug Smith, Jesse Lay, April Farmer, Duke Whiseant, David Webb, Johnny Wheeler, Jake Henry (DNS-Aaron Hatton)
Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models (10 entries)
Heat- Gary Yeager, Todd Coffman, Tommy Carlton, Zane Morgan
Feature- Todd Coffman, Zane Morgan, Clarence Belcher, Bobby Hartrum, Gary Yeager, Tommy Carlton, Dylan Preston, Jason Rainey, Robbie Bennett, Dillan White
Hardee’s Modifieds (17 entries)
Wayne Bowen Racing Supply Top Qualifier- Benji Lee
Dash- Benji Lee, Randy Turpin, Tim York, Jason Wheatley, Kelly Warren, Josh Lucas
Heat- Skylar Marlar, Elliott Despain, Shane McKenney, Whit Salyers
Feature- Benji Lee, Tim York, Randy Turpin, Kelly Warren, Jason Wheatley, Elliott Despain, Josh Lucas, Scotty Kincaid, Shane McKenney, Kevin Nesselhauf, Jeff Rawlings, Mike Taylor, Ricky Lane, Skylar Marlar, J.T. Ayers, Whit Salyers (DNS- Tom Curtsinger)
SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman (12 entries)
1st Heat- Rick King, Bartley Grant, Troy Scott, Tim Parson
2nd Heat- Gerald Haynes, Jr., Logan Whitis, Eric Pollard, Joe Walker
Feature- Bartley
Grant, Gerald Haynes, Jr., Rick King, Logan Whitis, Troy Scott, Joe Walker,
Brian Elder, C.W. Murphy, Eric Pollard (DNS-Tim Parson, Scott Hensley, Dennis
Cross)
Ponderosa Speedway Welcomes Drive Smart Kentucky on Friday July 11
Junction City, KY-July 10, 2008- Ponderosa Speedway track promoters Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz are pleased to announce and welcome Drive Smart Kentucky to the track for the 13th Annual Pete Abell Memorial this Friday July 11.
Drive Smart Kentucky is a sponsor with the O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series, as the Louisville, KY based tour will be sanctioning Friday evening’s racing activities. Drive Smart Kentucky area representative Shella Eagle and her staff will be set up in the concourse area this weekend at Ponderosa Speedway and will have free giveaways, plus have information to distribute about the importance and mission of the Drive Smart Kentucky program.
"The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety's Drive Smart Kentucky program was established for the purpose of preventing deaths and injuries on Kentucky's highways," said Boyd Sigler, Director of Highway Safety Programs. "Lack of safety belt use, speeding and impaired driving lead to the greatest number of deaths and injuries in Kentucky."
“We are so pleased to have Drive Smart coming to Ponderosa Speedway to promote their highway safety program”, stated Ponderosa Speedway co-promoter Larry Yantz. “We want the racers and fans to remember that racing is for the track and not our highways and we all the fans in attendance this Friday evening to leave with something from the Drive Smart Kentucky display”.
Drive Smart Kentucky will be at the 13th Annual Pete Abell Memorial event this Friday July 11 at Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY and will pay $3,000 to win for the O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Super Late Models, along with a full program for the Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Hardee’s Modifieds, and SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Ponderosa Speedway is located at 365 Phillips Lane, just outside of Junction City, KY on the Boyle/Lincoln County border. Dirt track sports entertainment is presented on Friday evenings from April through early October. For more information, visit the track’s website at www.ponderosaspeedway.net and call (859) 854-6808 on raceday.
“Where The Action Is Always The Attraction”
Media Information
13th Annual Pete Abell Memorial-July 11, 2008
2007 Pete Abell Memorial Winner
Aaron Hatton of Mount Sterling, Kentucky
Ponderosa Speedway-“Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring!”
Quick Track Facts
Name: Ponderosa Speedway
Location: Junction City, Kentucky
Promoter: Larry Yantz
Nickname: “The Pond”
Motto: “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring-Where The Action Is Always The Attraction”
Website: www.ponderosaspeedway.net
Seating Capacity: 2,500
Tower Area Includes: Race Control, Press Box, and Public Address Area
Racing Surface: Clay
Lap Distance: 1,780 feet or 3/8 of a mile
First Event: September 1972
Late Model Track Record: Victor Lee 12.744 (4-5-08)
Pete Abell Memorial History
1995- Darrell Lanigan, Josh Tarter, Mike Jewell, Dale Atwood, Finn Watson, David Dixon, Royce McGowan, Doug Cox, Randy Boggs, Bobby Cordier, Terry Wilson (Top 10 Finish)
1996- C.J. Rayburn (full feature rundown not available)
1997- Darrell Lanigan, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Jim Robinson, Randy Boggs, Johnny Wheeler, Steve Casebolt, Jr., Mike Jewell, Timmy Yeager, Delane Browning, Dustin Neat, Eddie Hasty, Jeff Johnson, Josh Tarter, Frankie Coomer, Larry Wicker, Daryl Rucker, Win Smith, Tim Tungate, Finn Watson, Jeff Walls
1998- Don O’Neal, Darrell Lanigan, Mike Jewell, Troy Green, Terry English, Timmy Yeager, Steve Barnett, Audie McWilliams, Delane Browning, Marty O’Neal, Larry Wicker, Dan Sturgeon, Matt Boknecht, Brad Neat, Paul Davis
1999- Scott James, Darrell Lanigan, Mike Jewell, Steve Barnett, Audie McWilliams, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Mike Hawley, Ernie Barrow, Joey Daniel, Delane Browning, John Tyler, Brad Neat, Johnny Wheeler, Shawn Negangard, Dustin Neat, Brian Asbury, Richard Smith, Dion Deason, Terry Eaglin, Doug Ault
2000- Timmy Yeager (full feature rundown not available)
2001- Mike Jewell (full feature rundown not available)
2002- Event Not Held
2003- Johnny Wheeler, Mike Marlar, Whitney McQueary, Aaron Hatton, Darrell Lanigan, Timmy Yeager, Victor Lee, Michael Chilton, Jesse Lay, Ed Behn, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Dustin Neat, Mike Jewell, Brad Neat, Steve Cornelius, Jason Setser, Scott James, Joey Daniel, John Blankenship, Billy Jones, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Tyrel Todd
2004- Event Rained Out
2005- Steve Hillard, Dustin Neat, Brad Neat, Victor Lee, Mike Jewell, Bryan Barber, Steve Barnett, John Gill, Tony Stewart, Aaron Hatton, Tyrel Todd, Johnny Wheeler, Michael Chilton, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Benji Lee, Chris Combs, Gary Yeager, Mike Mataragas, Jarryd Holshouser, Timmy Yeager, Michael England, Tim Tungate
2006- Chris Combs, Mike Marlar, Mike Jewell, Tim Tungate, Timmy Yeager, Jeff Watson, Brad Neat, Jordan Bland, Ben Adkins, Doug Smith, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Kirby Damery, Anthony Adams, Anthony Ferguson, Donald Rayborn, Justin Rattliff, Richard Smith, Arnie Fields, Dustin Neat, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Chase McWhorter, Victor Lee
2007- Aaron Hatton, Jerry Rice, David Webb, Chris Combs, Victor Lee, Dustin Neat, Mike Jewell, Jason Keltner, Jesse Lay, Tommy Carlton, Donald Rayborn, Doug Smith, Jerry Rutherford, Tyrel Todd, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Johnny Wheeler, Michael Chilton, Whitney McQueary, Tim Tungate, Jackie Boggs, Bryan Barber, Buzz Williams
Pete Abell Memorial Fast Facts and Tidbits
-The Pete Abell Memorial first appeared on the Ponderosa Speedway in 1995 as a tribute to longtime Central Kentucky racer Pete Abell, who lost his life in an automobile accident on a Friday evening on his way home after racing earlier that evening at Ponderosa Speedway and Darrell Lanigan of Union, KY would be the winner of the inaugural running of the Pete Abell Memorial by taking the checkered flag first ahead of Josh Tarter, Mike Jewell, Dale Atwood, and Finn Watson.
-In 1996, legendary chassis builder Carl Jerome (C.J.) Rayburn of Whiteland, IN would put his name on the winner’s check of the 2nd Annual Pete Abell Memorial. The win for Rayburn would be even sweeter as it came at the track just about 30 miles from Rayburn spent his childhood in Middleburg, KY.
-Darrell Lanigan would repeat in the 3rd Annual Pete Abell Memorial event in 1997 as he would outdistance Bobby Carrier, Jr., Jim Robinson, Randy Boggs, and Johnny Wheeler to the checkered flag. Lanigan remains the only repeat winner of the Pete Abell Memorial event in its 10 year history.
-The 1998 Pete Abell Memorial event would see “The Real Deal” Don O’Neal of Martinsville, IN grab the Pete Abell Memorial checkered flag ahead of two-time previous winner Darrell Lanigan, with Mike Jewell, Troy Green, and Terry English completing the top five.
-The Northern All Stars Late Model Series would sanction the 1999 Pete Abell and “The Silver Shark” Scott James of Lawrenceburg, IN would claim the first of a NALMS weekend sweep by claiming the 5th Pete Abell Memorial win. Darrell Lanigan would again turn in a runner-up performance for the second consecutive year, while Mike Jewell, Steve Barnett, and Audie McWilliams rounded out the top five.
-“The Chosen One” Timmy Yeager of Harrodsburg, KY would drive the Danny and Diane Preston owned Double D Motorsports Rayburn Race Cars entry to an extremely popular win in the 6th Pete Abell Memorial win in 2000, with Jeff Gullett turning the wrenches on the winning mount.
-The “Scottsburg Express” Mike Jewell of Scottsburg, IN would claim the 7th Annual Pete Abell Memorial in 2001 in his MasterSbilt Race Cars entry in an event that would also prove to be a popular victory with the race fans in attendance that evening.
-The Pete Abell Memorial event would not be held in 2002 as then track promoter James King closed the gates at “The Pond” about midway through the 2002 season.
Pete Abell Memorial Fast Facts and Tidbits (continued)…
-The event returned to the Ponderosa Speedway schedule in 2003 with the O’Reilly STARS Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series sanctioning the race and Johnny Wheeler of Campbellsville, KY would continue a 2003 hotstreak at “The Pond” as “The Wheel Man” scored the race win ahead of Mike Marlar, Whitney McQueary, Aaron Hatton, and Darrell Lanigan.
-The 2004 Pete Abell Memorial race was rained out and not rescheduled.
-The Northern All Stars Late Model Racing Series returned to the Ponderosa Speedway in 2005 for the 10th Annual Pete Abell Memorial that saw the “Sadorus Sensation” Steve Hillard of Sadorus, Illinois claim the $3,500 payday ahead of the brother tandem of Dustin Neat and Brad Neat, who were followed to the checkered flag by Victor Lee and Mike Jewell. On a side note, 2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series champion Tony Stewart of Columbus, IN would compete in the event on an off weekend from Nextel Cup competition and score a 9th place finish in the race.
-Chris Combs of Isom, KY would etch his name in the record books as the 2006 Pete Abell Memorial winner in the Northern All Stars Late Model Series sanctioned event that saw Combs outrun Mike Marlar, Mike Jewell, Tim Tungate, and Timmy Yeager to the checkered flag for a $3,500 payday.
-Aaron Hatton would continue his 2007 hot streak at “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring” by visiting victory lane in the 2007 Pete Abell Memorial race. Finishing second through fifth behind the eventual 2007 Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Model track champion would be Jerry Rice, David Webb, Chris Combs, and Victor Lee.
Ponderosa Speedway Presents 13th Annual Pete Abell Memorial on Friday July 11
Junction City, Kentucky-July 6, 2008- “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring”, Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY, will return to action this Friday July 11 as the 3/8 mile clay oval located on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, promoted by Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz, will present 13th Annual Pete Abell Memorial featuring the O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Super Late Models.
Also of note, those racers and fans that have rainchecks and pit passes from June 13 that did not use them on June 20, they can be used on Friday July 11, with only the difference having to paid in general admission and pit passes can be traded out. Patrons having tickets or pit passes must have their ticket or pit pass to present.
The O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Super Late Models will be at Ponderosa Speedway on Friday July 11 for the 13th Annual Pete Abell Memorial event. The racing program will feature a full slate of practice, time trials, qualifying heats, B-Mains, and the 40 lap, $3,000 to win 13th Annual Pete Abell Memorial feature event. Also in competition on the Friday July 11 racing program will be the Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Hardee’s Modifieds, and SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman in a full program of weekly racing series action.
Activities for the Friday June 11 racing event will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., with the general admission area open at 5:00 p.m. The Super Late Model driver’s meeting will take place at 6:45 p.m., while all other drivers will meet at 7:00 p.m., with hot laps at 7:15 p.m., time trials at 7:45 p.m., and racing set for the green flag at or before 8:30 p.m. Ticket prices for July 11 will be $15 for adults in the general admission area, with children ages 6 to 12 $5, children under age 6 free, and a pit pass will be $30.
Ponderosa Speedway last raced on June 20 and feature event winners that evening included Dustin Linville of Lancaster, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Gary Yeager of Harrodsburg, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Benji Lee of Raywick, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Rick King of Junction City, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Track championship points leaders heading into the Friday July 11 racing program are Michael Chilton of Salvisa, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, P.J. Feistritzer of Danville, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Kelly Warren of Columbia, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Troy Scott of Hustonville, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Ponderosa
Speedway is located just off of Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County
border, outside of Junction City, KY, just minutes from Danville, KY. Larry,
Chad, and Sarah Yantz are the track promoters and will present dirt track sports
entertainment from late March through early October in 2008. For more
information about this and all 2008 racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway,
visit the track’s page on the world wide web at
www.ponderosaspeedway.net or call (859) 854-6808 on racedays.
Ponderosa Speedway Off July 4; Pete Abell Memorial Up Next on Friday July 11
Junction City, Kentucky-June 29, 2008- “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring”, Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY, will be closed this Friday July 4 as the 3/8 mile clay oval located on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, promoted by Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz, will be closed for the 2008 Lincoln County Fair.
Also of note, those racers and fans that have rainchecks and pit passes from June 13 that did not use them on June 20, they can be used on Friday July 11, with only the difference having to paid in general admission and pit passes can be traded out. Patrons having tickets or pit passes must have their ticket or pit pass to present.
There will be no racing at Ponderosa Speedway on Friday July 4, but racing will return on Friday July 11 as the O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Super Late Models will compete in the 13th Annual Pete Abell Memorial, paying $3,000 to win for Super Late Models. Also in action on July 11 will be the Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Hardee’s Modifieds, and SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Activities for the Friday July 11 racing event will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., with the general admission area open at 5:00 p.m. The Super Late Model driver’s meeting will take place at 6:45 p.m., while all other drivers will meet at 7:00 p.m., with hot laps at 7:15 p.m., time trials at 7:45 p.m., and racing set for the green flag at or before 8:30 p.m. Ticket prices for July 11 will be $15 for adults in the general admission area, with children ages 6 to 12 $5, children under age 6 free, and a pit pass will be $30.
Ponderosa Speedway last raced on June 20 and feature event winners that evening included Dustin Linville of Lancaster, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Gary Yeager of Harrodsburg, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Benji Lee of Raywick, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Rick King of Junction City, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Track championship points leaders heading into the Friday July 11 racing program are Michael Chilton of Salvisa, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, P.J. Feistritzer of Danville, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Kelly Warren of Columbia, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Troy Scott of Hustonville, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Ponderosa Speedway is located just off of Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, outside of Junction City, KY, just minutes from Danville, KY. Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz are the track promoters and will present dirt track sports entertainment from late March through early October in 2008. For more information about this and all 2008 racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s page on the world wide web at www.ponderosaspeedway.net or call (859) 854-6808 on racedays.
Super Late Models $1,500 to win/Pro Late Models $1,000 to win at Ponderosa June 27
Junction City, Kentucky-June 22, 2008- “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring”, Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY, presents racing action on Friday June 27 at the 3/8 mile clay oval located on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, promoted by Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz. The Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models will race for $1,500 and the Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models will race for $1,000 to win.
Also of note, those racers and fans that have rainchecks and pit passes from June 13 that did not use them this past Friday night may use them this Friday June 27, but you must present your ticket or pit pass armband from the June 13 rainout.
The racing program scheduled for Friday June 27 will feature the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models in action for $1,500 to win and the Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models racing for $1,000 to win. Also on the racing docket will be a full program of weekly racing series action for the Hardee’s Modifieds and SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Activities for the Friday June 27 racing event will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., with the general admission area open at 5:00 p.m. The Super Late Model driver’s meeting will take place at 6:45 p.m., while all other drivers will meet at 7:00 p.m., with hot laps at 7:15 p.m., time trials at 7:45 p.m., and racing set for the green flag at or before 8:30 p.m. Ticket prices for June 27 will be $12 for adults in the general admission area, with children ages 6 to 12 $5, children under age 6 free, and a pit pass will be $30.
Ponderosa Speedway last raced on June 20 and feature event winners that evening included Dustin Linville of Lancaster, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Gary Yeager of Harrodsburg, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Benji Lee of Raywick, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Rick King of Junction City, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Track championship points leaders heading into the Friday June 27 racing program are Michael Chilton of Salvisa, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, P.J. Feistritzer of Danville, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Kelly Warren of Columbia, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Troy Scott of Hustonville, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Ponderosa
Speedway is located just off of Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County
border, outside of Junction City, KY, just minutes from Danville, KY. Larry,
Chad, and Sarah Yantz are the track promoters and will present dirt track sports
entertainment from late March through early October in 2008. For more
information about this and all 2008 racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway,
visit the track’s page on the world wide web at
www.ponderosaspeedway.net or call (859) 854-6808 on racedays.
Ponderosa Speedway Top Ten Track Points after June 20, 2008
1. Michael Chilton- 135
2. Dustin Linville- 129
3. Aaron Hatton- 116
4. Bobby Wolter, Jr.- 102
5. Victor Lee- 100
6. Dustin Neat- 94
7. Jason Keltner- 87
8. Jeff Watson- 80
9. Joey Daniel- 72
10. Mike Marlar- 70
1. P.J. Feistritzer- 155
2. Todd Coffman- 150
3. Zane Morgan- 132
4. Dylan Preston- 129
5. Gary Yeager- 120
6. Jim Wilson- 86
7. Tommy Carlton- 85
8. Scott Brewer- 66
9. Paul Feistritzer- 62
10. Clarence Belcher- 53
1. Kelly Warren- 120
2. Kevin Nesselhauf- 105
3. Benji Lee- 102
4. Russ Gabbert- 96
Victor Lee- 96
6. Randy Turpin- 94
7. J.T. Ayers- 72
8. Tim York- 71
9. Shane McKenney- 70
10. Josh Lucas- 68
1. Troy Scott- 135
2. Bartley Grant- 126
Logan Whitis- 126
4. Gerald Haynes, Jr.- 104
5. Rick King- 99
6. Grady Moore, Jr.- 96
7. Bryan Montgomery- 74
8. Joe Walker- 63
9. C.W. Murphy- 45
10. Willie Edelen- 40
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King Wins Sportsman $500; Linville, Yeager, and Lee Also Win at Ponderosa Speedway
Junction City, KY- June 20, 2008- With scattered rain showers threatening around the area, defending SkyTower Race Engines Sportsman track champion Rick King of Junction City, KY grabbed the $500 to win special for the SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman division on Friday at Ponderosa Speedway. Other feature winners included Dustin Linville of Lancaster, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Gary Yeager of Harrodsburg, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, and Benji Lee of Raywick, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds.
Gerald Haynes, Jr. would take the initial lead at the start of the SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman feature event and would hold the lead for the first five laps until a flat right rear tire would sideline him for the evening. Troy Scott would inherit the race lead and hold the top spot until lap 8, when Rick King would take the lead and hold on the rest of the way to pick up the $500 special in his The Muffler Shop/3D Trucking/G-Funk Chassis/Brute Force Motors/The Brake Shop/Stanford Glass/Integrity Metals/Big Daddy’s Hobby Shop/Death Valley Kennels/Wayne Bowen Racing Supply sponsored #13D Chevy Monte Carlo. Logan Whitis would take runner-up honors, with Troy Scott claiming third place. Grady Moore, Jr. would finish fourth, with Joe Walker rounding out the top five. Haynes was the Wayne Bowen Racing Supply top qualifier among twelve entries at 16.190 seconds and also won the dash, while Moore, Jr. was the heat race winner. Walker would be the Valvoline Six-Pack Hard Charger winner for this feature event.
The Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Model feature would go green to checkered with no cautions. Dustin Linville would take the race lead at the drop of the green flag, followed by Joey Daniel, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Aaron Hatton, and Jeff Watson. Wolter, Jr. would take second on lap 2, with Hatton going to third, after a three-wide battle for second. Watson would drive past Daniel for the four spot on lap 4, while Linville pulled away from the field at this point. Royce McGowan make his way into the top five past Daniel on lap 9, while Wolter, Jr. slowly crept upon race leader Linville as the leaders entered slower traffic. Linville and Wolter, Jr. would expertly work traffic, with Linville continuing to keep Wolter, Jr. at bay, while McGowan would go to fourth and Michael Chilton would be fifth after fourth place running Watson would pull in with a broken rear-end on his machine. The final five laps would see Chilton and Daniel trade back and forth for the fifth spot, before Daniel nailed it down on lap 23. Up front, Linville would grab his second win of the season at Ponderosa Speedway in the Bruce Barnes owned, Barnes Family Dentistry/Linville’s Finish Carpentry/Paul Benton Auto Body/Lester Grider Trucking/BG Oil/Cookie Monster Power Plants/Budda Bert Transmissions/American Stave Company/Heritage Closing Agency/DJ Safety/American Racer Tires/Skillsaw Designs sponsored #D8 C.J. Rayburn Race Cars, Jay Dickens Race Engines powered machine. The remainder of the top five would be Wolter, Jr., Hatton, McGowan, and Daniel. Completing the top ten were Chilton, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Sidney Sprague, Anthony Ferguson, and Chris Ruble. Daniel was the Wayne Bowen Racing Supply top qualifier at 13.710 seconds among twelve entries, with Linville winning the dash, while McGowan scored the heat victory. Chilton would earn the Valvoline Six Pack Hard Charger of the race award.
Gary Yeager would take the lead in the early going and never look back in grabbing his first win of the season in the Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Model division aboard his Yeager Insulation/Superior Drywall/Perry’s Auto Sales sponsored #28 Rocket Chassis machine. Victor Lee would sub in the Todd Coffman owned machine for the evening and would challenge Yeager throughout the later stages of the race, but could not get the job done and would settle for runner-up honors. Clarence Belcher, Tommy Carlton, and Dylan Preston would complete the top five. Carlton turned in a time of 14.616 seconds to claim the Wayne Bowen Racing Supply top qualifier award among the six entries in the division, with Yeager also winning the heat. Lee would score the Valvoline Six-Pack Hard Charger of the race award.
The Hardee’s Modified main event would see the starting front row of Benji Lee and Jason Wheatley and basically race side-by-side for the top spot for the first eight circuits of the 20 lap open-wheel main event, before Lee would finally gain control of the top spot on lap 9 and pull away over the remaining eleven trips to claim his second straight Hardee’s Modified feature event win aboard his Thompson Heat and Air/B&B Motorsports/Springfield Auto and Farm/Smart Shoppers/Kirker Automotive Finishes/St. Joe Garage/Brian Ballard Motorsports sponsored #03 Bandit Race Cars, Dale Meers Race Engines powered unit. Wheatley would hold on for second, with Kelly Warren closing on Wheatley at the finish to claim third. Tim York and Dion Benningfield would complete the top five. Rounding out the top ten were Randy Turpin, Rocky Wilson, Kevin Nesselhauf, Todd Noel, and Ricky Lane. Wheatley was the Wayne Bowen Racing Supply top qualifier at 15.046 seconds, while Benji Lee won the dash, with Nesselhauf scoring the heat victory. Todd Noel was the Valvoline Six-Pack Hard Charger award winner in this feature event.
SUMMARY-Ponderosa Speedway-Junction City, Kentucky-June 20, 2008
SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman (12 entries)
Wayne Bowen Racing Supply Top Qualifier- Gerald Haynes, Jr. 16.190
Dash- Gerald Haynes, Jr., Pat Hagan, Troy Scott, Rick King, Logan Whitis, Brian Elder
Heat- Grady Moore, Jr., Gary Robertson, Joe Walker, Tim Parson
Feature- Rick King, Logan Whitis, Troy Scott, Grady Moore, Jr., Joe Walker, Tim Parson, Brian Elder, Pat Hagan, Gerald Haynes, Jr., Gary Robertson (DNS- Eric Pollard, Bartley Grant)
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models (12 entries)
Wayne Bowen Racing Supply Top Qualifier- Joey Daniel 13.710
Dash- Dustin Linville, Joey Daniel, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Jeff Watson, Aaron Hatton, Sidney Sprague
Heat- Royce McGowan, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Anthony Ferguson, Jake Henry
Feature- Dustin Linville, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Aaron Hatton, Royce McGowan, Joey Daniel, Michael Chilton, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Sidney Sprague, Anthony Ferguson, Chris Ruble, Jeff Watson, Jake Henry
Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models (6 entries)
Wayne Bowen Racing Supply Top Qualifier- Tommy Carlton 14.616
Heat- Gary Yeager, Tommy Carlton, Zane Morgan, Clarence Belcher
Feature- Gary Yeager, Victor Lee, Clarence Belcher, Tommy Carlton, Dylan Preston, Zane Morgan
Hardee’s Modifieds (16 entries)
Wayne Bowen Racing Supply Top Qualifier- Jason Wheatley 15.046
Dash- Benji Lee, Jason Wheatley, Tim York, Kelly Warren, Randy Turpin, Dion Benningfield
Heat- Kevin Nesselhauf, Rocky Wilson, Shane McKenney, Jeff Johnson
Feature- Benji
Lee, Jason Wheatley, Kelly Warren, Tim York, Dion Benningfield, Randy Turpin,
Rocky Wilson, Kevin Nesselhauf, Todd Noel, Ricky Lane, Shane McKenney, Jeff
Johnson, Elliott Despain (DNS-Chad Barrett, Victor Lee, Tom Curtsinger)
SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman $500 to Win at Ponderosa Speedway June 20
Junction City, Kentucky-June 15, 2008- After being rained out just prior to hot laps beginning last Friday night, “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring”, Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY, will return with racing action on June 20 at the 3/8 mile clay oval located on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, promoted by Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz as the SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman will race for $500 to win.
Also of note, those drivers that were signed in last Friday evening prior to the rains coming did receive show up points. Also, general admission tickets and pit passes are good this coming Friday June 20 or on Friday June 27, but you must present your ticket or pit pass armband from the June 13 rainout.
The racing program scheduled for Friday June 20 will feature the SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman division racing for $500 to win that division’s main event. Also on the June 20 racing program will be a full program of weekly racing series action for the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, and Hardee’s Modifieds.
Activities for the Friday June 20 racing event will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., with the general admission area open at 5:00 p.m. The Super Late Model driver’s meeting will take place at 6:45 p.m., while all other drivers will meet at 7:00 p.m., with hot laps at 7:15 p.m., time trials at 7:45 p.m., and racing set for the green flag at or before 8:30 p.m. Ticket prices for June 20 will be $12 for adults in the general admission area, with children ages 6 to 12 $5, children under age 6 free, and a pit pass will be $25.
Ponderosa Speedway last raced on May 30 and feature event winners that evening included Victor Lee of Stanford, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Todd Coffman of Junction City, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Benji Lee of Raywick, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Rick King of Junction City, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman win.
Track championship points leaders heading into the Friday June 20 racing program are Michael Chilton of Salvisa, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, P.J. Feistritzer of Danville, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Kelly Warren of Columbia, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Bartley Grant of Berea, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Ponderosa
Speedway is located just off of Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County
border, outside of Junction City, KY, just minutes from Danville, KY. Larry,
Chad, and Sarah Yantz are the track promoters and will present dirt track sports
entertainment from late March through early October in 2008. For more
information about this and all 2008 racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway,
visit the track’s page on the world wide web at
www.ponderosaspeedway.net or call (859) 854-6808 on racedays.
Ponderosa Speedway Top Ten Track Points after June 13, 2008 (Drivers who were signed in at the June 13, 2008 event that was rained out received show points, which is 5 points)
1. Michael Chilton- 120
2. Dustin Linville- 104
3. Victor Lee- 100
4. Aaron Hatton- 96
5. Dustin Neat- 94
6. Jason Keltner- 87
7. Bobby Wolter, Jr.- 80
8. Mike Marlar- 70
Jeff Watson- 70
10. David Webb- 65
1. P.J. Feistritzer- 155
2. Todd Coffman- 150
3. Zane Morgan- 117
4. Dylan Preston- 113
5. Gary Yeager- 95
6. Jim Wilson- 86
7. Tommy Carlton- 67
8. Scott Brewer- 66
9. Paul Feistritzer- 62
10. Bryan Bernhardt- 40
1. Kelly Warren- 100
2. Russ Gabbert- 96
3. Kevin Nesselhauf- 92
4. Victor Lee- 91
5. Randy Turpin- 79
6. Benji Lee- 77
7. J.T. Ayers- 72
8. Josh Lucas- 68
9. Skylar Marlar- 64
10. Shane McKenney- 60
1. Bartley Grant- 126
2. Troy Scott- 115
3. Logan Whitis- 104
4. Gerald Haynes, Jr.- 92
5. Grady Moore, Jr.- 78
6. Bryan Montgomery- 74
Rick King- 74
8. Joe Walker- 47
9. C.W. Murphy- 45
10. Willie Edelen- 40
Mother Nature Wins at Ponderosa Speedway; $500 for Sportsman Next on June 20
Junction City, Kentucky-June 13, 2008- Friday the 13th proved to be unlucky for the racers and fans of Ponderosa Speedway as heavy rain showers moved into the area around 6:40 p.m., forcing track promoters Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz to cancel the racing program scheduled for Friday June 13.
The June 13 racing docket was to have the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models racing for $1,500 to win and the Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models racing for $1,000 to win. This event will be rescheduled for Friday evening, June 27, with the same amount to win in both of these divisions.
The next scheduled event at Ponderosa Speedway will be on Friday June 20, as the SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman will race for $500 to win their feature event that evening. Also on the Friday June 20 racing program will be weekly racing series action for the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, and Hardee’s Modifieds.
Those that purchased general admission tickets and pit passes for the rained out June 13 event can use those tickets or pit passes either at the June 20 or June 27 events, but those that purchased tickets or pit passes must present their ticket or pit pass armband from June 13.
Ponderosa
Speedway is located at 365 Phillips Lane, just outside of Junction City, KY on
the Boyle/Lincoln County border. Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz are the track
promoters and present dirt track sports entertainment every Friday evening from
April through early October. For more information about Ponderosa Speedway,
visit the track’s website at
www.ponderosaspeedway.net or phone on racedays at (859) 854-6808.
Ponderosa Speedway Super Late Models $1,500/Pro Late Models $1,000 to Win June 13
Junction City, Kentucky-June 8, 2008- “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring”, Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY, will return with racing action on June 13 at the 3/8 mile clay oval located on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, promoted by Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz.
The racing program scheduled for Friday June 13, will feature the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models racing for $1,500 to win and the Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models racing for $1,000 to win. Also on the racing program for June 13 will be full program of weekly racing series competition for the Hardee’s Modifieds and SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Activities for the Friday June 13 racing event will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., with the general admission area open at 5:00 p.m. The Super Late Model driver’s meeting will take place at 6:45 p.m., while all other drivers will meet at 7:00 p.m., with hot laps at 7:15 p.m., time trials at 7:45 p.m., and racing set for the green flag at or before 8:30 p.m. Ticket prices for June 13 will be $12 for adults in the general admission area, with children ages 6 to 12 $5, children under age 6 free, and a pit pass will be $30.
Ponderosa Speedway last raced on May 30 and feature event winners that evening included Victor Lee of Stanford, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Todd Coffman of Junction City, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Benji Lee of Raywick, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Rick King of Junction City, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman win.
Track championship points leaders heading into the Friday June 13 racing program are Michael Chilton of Salvisa, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, P.J. Feistritzer of Danville, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Kelly Warren of Columbia, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Bartley Grant of Berea, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Ponderosa
Speedway is located just off of Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County
border, outside of Junction City, KY, just minutes from Danville, KY. Larry,
Chad, and Sarah Yantz are the track promoters and will present dirt track sports
entertainment from late March through early October in 2008. For more
information about this and all 2008 racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway,
visit the track’s page on the world wide web at
www.ponderosaspeedway.net or call (859) 854-6808 on racedays.
Ponderosa Speedway Off June 6; Super Late Models $1,500/Pro Late Models $1,000 to Win June 13
Junction City, Kentucky-June 1, 2008- “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring”, Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY, will be off on Friday June 6, but will return with racing action on June 13 at the 3/8 mile clay oval located on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, promoted by Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz. Ponderosa Speedway will be closed on Friday June 6 for the running of the Eldora Dream 100.
The next racing program is scheduled for Friday June 13, with the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models racing for $1,500 to win and the Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models racing for $1,000 to win. Also on the racing program for June 13 will be full program of weekly racing series competition for the Hardee’s Modifieds and SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Activities for the Friday June 13 racing event will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., with the general admission area open at 5:00 p.m. The Super Late Model driver’s meeting will take place at 6:45 p.m., while all other drivers will meet at 7:00 p.m., with hot laps at 7:15 p.m., time trials at 7:45 p.m., and racing set for the green flag at or before 8:30 p.m.
Ponderosa Speedway last raced on May 30 and feature event winners that evening included Victor Lee of Stanford, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Todd Coffman of Junction City, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Benji Lee of Raywick, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Rick King of Junction City, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman win.
Track championship points leaders heading into the Friday June 13 racing program are Michael Chilton of Salvisa, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, P.J. Feistritzer of Danville, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Kelly Warren of Columbia, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Bartley Grant of Berea, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Ponderosa
Speedway is located just off of Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County
border, outside of Junction City, KY, just minutes from Danville, KY. Larry,
Chad, and Sarah Yantz are the track promoters and will present dirt track sports
entertainment from late March through early October in 2008. For more
information about this and all 2008 racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway,
visit the track’s page on the world wide web at
www.ponderosaspeedway.net or call (859) 854-6808 on racedays.
Ponderosa Speedway Top Ten Track Points after May 30, 2008
1. Michael Chilton- 115
2. Victor Lee- 100
3. Dustin Linville- 99
4. Aaron Hatton- 91
5. Dustin Neat- 89
6. Jason Keltner- 82
7. Bobby Wolter, Jr.- 80
8. Mike Marlar- 70
9. David Webb- 65
Jeff Watson- 65
1. P.J. Feistritzer- 150
2. Todd Coffman- 145
3. Zane Morgan- 112
4. Dylan Preston- 108
5. Gary Yeager- 90
6. Jim Wilson- 81
7. Scott Brewer- 66
8. Paul Feistritzer- 62
Tommy Carlton- 62
10. Bryan Bernhardt- 40
1. Kelly Warren- 100
2. Russ Gabbert- 96
3. Kevin Nesselhauf- 87
4. Victor Lee- 86
5. Randy Turpin- 74
6. J.T. Ayers- 72
Benji Lee- 72
8. Josh Lucas- 68
9. Skylar Marlar- 64
10. Shane McKenney- 55
1. Bartley Grant- 126
2. Troy Scott- 110
3. Logan Whitis- 104
4. Gerald Haynes, Jr.- 87
5. Grady Moore, Jr.- 78
6. Bryan Montgomery- 74
7. Rick King- 69
8. Joe Walker- 47
9. C.W. Murphy- 45
10. Willie Edelen- 40
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“The Lincoln Leadfoot” Wins “Junebug” Memorial at Ponderosa Speedway
Junction City, KY-May 30, 2008- The O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series would visit Ponderosa Speedway on Friday evening for the 9th Annual Hugh “Junebug” Rowland Memorial and Victor Lee of Stanford, KY would pick up his win at “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring” for the season and earned $3,000 for his efforts. In other action, Todd Coffman of Junction City, KY would score the win in the Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Model feature, with Benji Lee of Raywick, KY scoring the victory in the Hardee’s Modified main event, while Rick King of Junction City, KY was the winner of the SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman feature.
Eric Wells would take the initial race lead at the start of the 9th Annual Hugh “Junebug” Rowland Memorial event, with Damon Eller, Aaron Hatton, Victor Lee, and Michael Chilton giving chase. Don O’Neal would bring out the first caution on lap 3 for a spin in turn two. The restart would see Hatton go to second, with Lee taking third, Chilton going to fourth, and Eller falling back to fifth. Mike Marlar would take fifth from Eller on lap 4, as caution waved again for a spin by O’Neal with some help in turn two on lap 5. The attempted restart would also be waved off after Jeff Watson and Joey Daniel looped their mounts in turn one. On this restart, Lee would take second from Hatton, with Marlar going to fourth and bringing Eller along into fifth. Marlar would begin to put the pressure on Hatton for third and took the spot on lap 9, while Eller, Chilton, and Tyrel Todd battled for fifth. As the front pair of Wells and Lee began to work slower traffic, disaster would strike race leader Wells on lap 14 as he was attempting to lap Rocky Hodges and the pair made contact in turn 3, resulting in both machines coming to rest next to the outside retaining wall in the center of turn three and four, with both mounts done, with Wells suffering suspension damage to his unit. This turn of events would Lee at the point on the restart, with Marlar, Hatton, Todd, and Chilton second through fifth. The lap 14 restart would also come back when Eller spun in the middle of the pack in turn two, with several cars spinning to avoid the spun car of Eller. Caution would fly again on lap 15 as O’Neal, Larry Gray, and Royce McGowan all made contact exiting turn two, with Gray and McGowan rolling to a stop at the exit of turn two. Brad Neat would make his way into the top five on this restart, with Todd pressuring Hatton for third and taking the position on lap 19, after a Larry Gray spin turn two had again slowed the action one circuit earlier. The final caution of the race flew for a spin by Chris Combs on lap 22. Back under way, the battle for fourth would heat up as Hatton, Brad Neat, and Dustin Linville would wage war for this position, but all eyes would focus on Jeff Watson, who was charging from the rear of the pack would move to sixth on lap 25 and set his sights on fourth place Neat. As Lee continued to stay on the point, Watson would take fifth from Neat on lap 27, and take fourth from Hatton one trip later in three-wide action off of turn two. The leaders would enter traffic again on lap 33, with Lee working flawlessly through the rear of the field and taking the checkered flag first his third in a row with the tour, and his second of the season at Ponderosa Speedway and came aboard the Frank Revel Motorsports owned, Kentucky’s Best/Budda Bert Transmission Sales and Service/Junction City Quick Stop/Tim Logan Racing/Xtreme Style Signs and Graphics/Five Star Food Mart/ADO’s Auto Body sponsored #4 C.J. Rayburn Race Cars, Jay Dickens Race Engines powered machine. Todd would make a turn four, last lap slidejob pass of Marlar to claim second, with Watson and Neat holding down the fourth and fifth positions at the finish. The remainder of the top ten would be Don O’Neal, Dustin Linville, Mike Jewell, David Webb, and Bobby Wolter, Jr. In preliminary action, Aaron Hatton of Mount Sterling, KY would be the Racing Optics Top Qualifier among 27 entries with a lap of 13.275. Heat race checkered flags went to Victor Lee in Wayne Bowen Racing Supply heat one, Damon Eller in K&N Performance Engineering heat two, Michael Chilton in Graphic Impressions heat three, and Eric Wells in Real Racing Wheels heat four. The B-main would be scored by Bobby Wolter, Jr., while Tim Tungate and Larry Gray would take series provisional starts, with Bobby Carrier, Jr. and Royce McGowan earning track provisional starts. Jeff Watson would be the Valvoline Six-Pack Hard Charger award winner.
Todd Coffman and Zane Morgan would check out on the field an attempt to settle this among themselves in the 20 lap Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Model feature event, with Coffman able to keep Morgan over the final five circuits of the event to score his second career Pro Late Model win at Ponderosa and his first of 2008 in his King Clean/ Coffman’s Photography/Medicine Shoppe/Neikirk’s Flooring/The Muffler Shop/The Bottom Line Tax and Bookkeeping/Woodrum Farms/Harrod Farms/Carl G. Harmon Construction sponsored #35. Morgan would finish a close second, followed by Gary Yeager, Jim Wilson, and Kevin Colston, with Tommy Carlton and Clarence Belcher rounding out the field. Coffman also won the heat for the division. Jim Wilson scored the Valvoline Six-Pack Hard Charger award for the race.
Last week’s Summer Shootout runner-up Benji Lee would lead all 20 circuits this week and see the checkered first in the Hardee’s Modified main event. Lee would score his second open-wheel win of the season at Ponderosa Speedway aboard the Thompson Heat and Air/B&B Motorsports/Springfield Auto and Farm Supply/Smart Shoppers/Kirker Automotive Finishes/St. Joe Garage/Brian Ballard Motorsports sponsored #03 Bandit Race Cars, Dale Meers Race Engines powered mount. Jason Wheatley would claim runner-up honors in the event, with the remainder of the top five positions going to Randy Turpin, Victor Lee, and Dion Benningfield. Completing the top ten were Travis Preston, Kevin Nesselhauf, Bobby Neal, Todd Noel, and Ricky Lane. Benji Lee was also top qualifier among 15 entries at 15.365 seconds. Wheatley won the dash, while Nesselhauf was the heat race winner. Victor Lee picked up the Valvoline Six-Pack Hard Charger award.
Rick King would lead all 15 laps and hold off Gerald Haynes, Jr. to pick up his second SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman division feature win of the season behind the wheel of his Muffler Shop/3D Trucking/G-Funk Chassis/Brute Force Motors/The Brake Shop/Stanford Glass/Integrity Metals/Big Daddy Hobby Shop/Death Valley Kennels/ Wayne Bowen Racing Supply sponsored #13D Chevy Monte Carlo. The remaining top five finishers were Haynes, Jr., Logan Whitis, Bartley Grant, and Grady Moore, Jr. Haynes, Jr. was the Valvoline Six-Pack Hard Charger award winner for this feature event.
SUMMARY-Ponderosa Speedway-Junction City, Kentucky-May 30, 2008
O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Super Late Models (27 entries)
Racing Optics Top Qualifier- Aaron Hatton 13.275
Wayne Bowen Racing Supply Heat #1(Top 4 Advance)- Victor Lee, Aaron Hatton, Mike Marlar, Chris Combs, Dustin Neat, Jeff Watson, Sidney Sprague
K&N Performance Engineering Heat #2 (Top 4 Advance)- Damon Eller, Tyrel Todd, Mike Jewell, Joey Daniel, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Rocky Hodges, Bobby Carrier, Jr.
Graphic Impressions Heat #3 (Top 4 Advance)- Michael Chilton, Dustin Linville, Don O’Neal, Zach Carney, Larry Gray, Royce McGowan, Matthew Rigdon
Real Racing Wheels Heat #4 (Top 4 Advance)- Eric Wells, David Webb, Brad Neat, Arnie Fields, Brian Smith, Tim Tungate
B-Main (Top 4 Advance)- Bobby Wolter, Jr., Dustin Neat, Jeff Watson, Rocky Hodges, Royce McGowan, Brian Smith, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Matthew Rigdon, Larry Gray, Sidney Sprague
Series Provisionals- Tim Tungate, Larry Gray
Track Provisionals- Bobby Carrier, Jr., Royce McGowan
9th Annual Hugh “Junebug” Rowland Memorial- Victor Lee, Tyrel Todd, Mike Marlar, Jeff Watson, Brad Neat, Don O’Neal, Dustin Linville, Mike Jewell, David Webb, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Zach Carney, Dustin Neat, Royce McGowan, Larry Gray, Arnie Fields, Aaron Hatton, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Joey Daniel, Chris Combs, Michael Chilton, Damon Eller, Eric Wells, Rocky Hodges, Tim Tungate
Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models (8 entries)
Heat- Todd Coffman, Zane Morgan, Gary Yeager, Clarence Belcher
Feature- Todd Coffman, Zane Morgan, Gary Yeager, Jim Wilson, Kevin Colston, Tommy Carlton, Clarence Belcher (DNS-Dylan Preston)
Hardee’s Modifieds (15 entries)
Wayne Bowen Racing Supply Top Qualifier- Benji Lee 15.365
Dash- Jason Wheatley, Benji Lee, Travis Preston, Randy Turpin, Dion Benningfield, Shane McKenny
Heat- Kevin Nesselhauf, Victor Lee, Scott Anderson, Bobby Neal
Feature- Benji Lee, Jason Wheatley, Randy Turpin, Victor Lee, Dion Benningfield, Travis Preston, Kevin Nesselhauf, Bobby Neal, Todd Noel, Ricky Lane, Scott Anderson, Shane McKenney, Jeff Johnson, Whit Salyers, Kenneth Jordan
SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman (8 entries)
Heat- Rick King, Bartley Grant, Gerald Haynes, Jr., Logan Whitis
Feature- Rick
King, Gerald Haynes, Jr., Logan Whitis, Bartley Grant, Grady Moore, Jr., C.W.
Murphy (DNS-Troy Scott, Brian Elder)
Ponderosa Speedway Makes Third Try at Hugh “Junebug” Rowland Memorial May 30
Junction City, Kentucky-May 25, 2008- “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring”, Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY, will again present racing action this Friday evening, May 30, at the 3/8 mile clay oval located on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, promoted by Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz. The event will be the already twice rescheduled 9th Annual Hugh “Junebug” Rowland Memorial, that will pay $3,000 to win for the O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Super Late Model division.
The racing program scheduled for Friday May 30 will see the O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Super Late Model division in a full program of practice, Racing Optics time trials, Wayne Bowen Racing Supply, K&N Performance Engineering, Graphic Impressions, and Real Racing Wheels qualifying heats, B-Mains, and the 40 lap, $3,000 to win 9th Annual Hugh “Junebug” Rowland Memorial O’Reilly A-Main. Also on the racing program for May 30 will be a full program of weekly racing series competition for the Hardee’s Modifieds, Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, and SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman. The Super Late Models and Modifieds will time trial, while the Pro Late Model and Sportsman divisions will pill draw for heat race starting assignments.
Activities for the Friday May 30 racing event will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., with the general admission area open at 5:00 p.m. The Super Late Model driver’s meeting will take place at 6:45 p.m., while all other drivers will meet at 7:00 p.m., with hot laps at 7:15 p.m., time trials at 7:45 p.m., and racing set for the green flag at or before 8:30 p.m. For May 23, general admission will be $15, children ages 6 to 12 will be $5, children under age 6 will be free, and a pit pass will be $30.
Ponderosa Speedway last raced on May 23 and feature event winners that evening included Dustin Linville of Lancaster, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, P.J. Feistritzer of Danville, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Don Adams of London, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Pat Hagan of New Haven, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman win.
Track championship points leaders heading into the Friday May 30 racing program are Michael Chilton of Salvisa, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, P.J. Feistritzer of Danville, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Kelly Warren of Columbia, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Bartley Grant of Berea, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Ponderosa
Speedway is located just off of Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County
border, outside of Junction City, KY, just minutes from Danville, KY. Larry,
Chad, and Sarah Yantz are the track promoters and will present dirt track sports
entertainment from late March through early October in 2008. For more
information about this and all 2008 racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway,
visit the track’s page on the world wide web at
www.ponderosaspeedway.net or call (859) 854-6808 on racedays.
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Don Adams Wins 4th Annual Summer Shootout at Ponderosa Speedway
Junction City, KY-May 23, 2008- The Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series visited Ponderosa Speedway on Friday evening for the 4th Annual Summer Shootout and Don Adams of London, KY would walk away with the $1,500 Modified feature win and payday. In other action, Dustin Linville of Lancaster, KY would claim his first Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Model feature win at “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring”, while P.J. Feistritzer of Danville, KY would make it five straight wins in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Model action, and Pat Hagan of New Haven, KY would be credited with the SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman feature win.
The start of the 25 lap,
$1,500 to win Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series A-Main would see the first
two attempted starts called back after a Travis Preston spin and a Don Adams and
Rocky Wilson spin. Once action got underway, Benji Lee would take the initial
lead, followed by Kelly Warren, Joey Kramer, Don Adams, and Jason Wheatley. The
front five remained the same until the next caution flew on lap 4 for spin by
Mick Sansom in turn two. With the Delaware double-file restarts in use, Kramer
would to second on lap 4, only to have Warren retake second one trip later,
while Adams and Kramer would duel for third. Aaron Ogle would spin on lap 6 to
draw the next caution flag and the restart would see the top five remain the
same, with Adams turning up the heat on Warren for second. The next caution
waved on lap 13 as J.T. Ayers saw his mount let out a large cloud on smoke on
the frontchute, ending his night while he was racing in the seventh position.
Adams would get by Warren on the restart and the field would complete one more
circuit before Aaron Ogle would draw his second caution for a spin and turn two
and see his night be finished. The restart would have Lee and Adams first and
second, while Kramer would skate past Warren for fourth, with Wheatley still
holding on to fifth.
With 10 laps remaining, Adams turned up the wick on his charge for the lead on
Lee, while Kramer and Warren battled side-by-side for third. Laps 21 through 24
would see the front pair of Lee and Adams wheel-to-wheel for the lead, before
Adams would pull off a slidejob pass of Lee exiting turn four to take the race
lead on lap 25. Warren would continue to battle Kramer for the three slot and
would drive past the series points leader for the spot on lap 27. The final
three laps would see Adams pull away from Lee a bit to claim the A-Main
checkered flag over Lee in the Darren Jones owned Car Care/Fast Company
sponsored #66 Lightning Chassis, Roger Williams Race Engines powered machine,
with Warren holding off the challenges of Kramer for third, while Wheatley would
complete the top five. The remainder of the top ten would be Brandon Green,
Skylar Marlar, Joe David Turner, Robbie Gullion, and Scotty Kincaid. In
preliminary action, Joey Kramer was top qualifier among 23 entries with a lap
time of 14.784 second. A trio of qualifying heat events would be contested with
those checkered flags falling to Kelly Warren, Benji Lee, and Jason Wheatley.
Jeff Johnson would claim the Valvoline Six-Pack Hard Charger award.
The 25 lap Good Neighbor
Pharmacy Super Late Model feature would see the first start voided when contact
occurred in turn three, resulting in Dustin Neat spinning his mount and complete
restart would ensue. When action received the green flag, Justin Rattliff would
take the race lead, with Dustin Linville, Jordan Bland, Aaron Hatton, and Dustin
Neat in pursuit. Rattliff and Linville would immediately begin to pull away
from the field, while Neat would begin to pressure Hatton for the fourth spot.
With the lead duo working slower traffic by lap 10, Neat would slide past Hatton
for the fourth position on lap 11. On lap 14, Linville would flex some muscle
and begin to pressure Rattliff for the top spot as the pair began working heavy
traffic, with Bland still third, Neat fourth, and Hatton holding off Joey Daniel
for fifth. Lap 15 would see the lead pair side-by-side for the top spot, with
Linville nosing Rattliff at the stripe for the lead on lap 16, with Daniel
slipping past Hatton for fifth on same circuit. Rattliff would be credited with
the lead on lap 17, as the pair continued to battle side-by-side for lead, only
to have Linville reclaim the top spot one circuit later. But the race would
change on lap 19 when Larry Gray, Bobby Wolter, Jr., and Miguel Coffey would
tangle in turn three and second place running Rattliff would have no place to go
and end in the melee as well, ending his night. After a lengthy caution period
to clear the accident scene, Linville would hold the lead, with Neat, Daniel,
Bland, and Johnny Wheeler now making up the top five. Wheeler would slip past
Bland for fourth on lap 20, bringing Mike Jewell along into fifth. Jewell would
challenge Wheeler for fourth and take the position on lap 24, but up front, it
would be the 17 year old second generation racer taking the win as Linville
would see the checkered flag first in the Bruce Barnes owned, Barnes Family
Dentistry/Linville Finish Carpentry/Lester Grider Trucking/Budda Bert
Transmission Sales and Service/BG Oil/ Cookie Monster Power Plants/Skillsaw
Designs/DJ Safety/American Racer Tires sponsored #D8 C.J. Rayburn Race Cars, Jay
Dickens Race Engines powered mount. Neat and Daniel would claim second and
third, with Jewell and Wheeler completing the top five. Rounding out the top
ten were Jordan Bland, Jeff Watson, Aaron Hatton, 22nd starting
Michael Chilton (Valvoline Six-Pack Hard Charger award winner), and Jason
Keltner. Linville would also be the top qualifier among 22 entries with a lap
of 13.579 seconds, with Rattliff winning the dash, while Mike Jewell and Joey
Daniel were heat race winners.
The Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Model feature event would only go the halfway mark, as an electrical outage occurred, putting out the track lights in turns one and two, as a result of an electrical box failure. At this point, the evening’s racing action was called complete and P.J. Feistritzer would take the win to make it five straight Pro Late Model feature wins this season aboard the Big Daddy’s Auto Sales/Self-Service Storage #88 C.J. Rayburn Race Car entry. Todd Coffman, Bryan Bernhardt, Gary Yeager, and Tommy Carlton completed the top five, with the remainder of the finishing order being Dylan Preston, Clarence Belcher, Jim Wilson, and Zane Morgan. Feistritzer would also win the heat. Carlton would earn the Valvoline Six-Pack Hard Charger award for this race.
With the power failure, the drivers in the SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman feature elected to be paid by the way they would have started the main event, thus giving Pat Hagan the checkerd flag nod for the Sportsman division behind the wheel of the Billy Holbert owned, New Haven NAPA/New Haven Car Wash/Century 21 sponsored #88 Chevy Monte Carlo. Being credited with second through fifth would be Rick King, Bartley Grant, Logan Whitis, and Troy Scott. The remainder of the running order would be Darrell Cain, Grady Moore, Jr., Bryan Montgomery, and Brian Elder. Hagan was also the heat winner.
SUMMARY-Ponderosa
Speedway-Junction City, KY-May 23, 2008
Battle of the Bluegrass
Modifieds (23 entries)
Top Qualifier- Joey Kramer 14.784
1st Heat- Kelly Warren, Joey Kramer, Skylar Marlar, Wayne James, Mick Sansom,
Aaron Ogle, Russ Gabbert (DNS- Jeff Johnson)
2nd Heat- Benji Lee, Don Adams, Robbie Gullion, Scotty Kincaid, Travis Preston,
Bobby Neal, Rocky Wilson
3rd Heat- Jason Wheatley, J.T. Ayers, Brandon Green, Joe Gray, Joe David Turner,
Shawn Tolson, Ricky Lane
A-Main: Don Adams, Benji Lee, Kelly Warren, Joey Kramer, Jason Wheatley, Brandon
Green, Skylar Marlar, Joe David Turner, Robbie Gullion, Scotty Kincaid, Jeff
Johnson, Wayne James, Shawn Tolson, Mick Sansom, Travis Preston, Ricky Lane, Joe
Gray, Rocky Wilson, Aaron Ogle, J.T. Ayers, Bobby Neal (DNS- Russ Gabbert, Brian
Hash)
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models (22 entries)
Wayne Bowen Racing Supply Top Qualifier- Dustin Linville 13.579
Dash- Justin Rattliff, Dustin Linville, Aaron Hatton, Jordan Bland, Dustin Neat, Bobby Wolter, Jr.
1st Heat- Mike Jewell, Jeff Watson, Larry Gray, Jason Keltner
2nd Heat- Joey Daniel, Johnny Wheeler, Miguel Coffey, Jerry Fuson
Feature- Dustin Linville, Dustin Neat, Joey Daniel, Mike Jewell, Johnny Wheeler, Jordan Bland, Jeff Watson, Aaron Hatton, Michael Chilton, Jason Keltner, David Webb, Jerry Fuson, Chris Ruble, Sidney Sprague, Alan Phillips, Miguel Coffey, Justin Rattliff, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Larry Gray, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Ernie Cordier, Jake Henry
Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models (9 entries)
Heat- P.J. Feistritzer, Todd Coffman, Bryan Bernhardt, Gary Yeager
Feature- P.J. Feistritzer, Todd Coffman, Bryan Bernhardt, Gary Yeager, Tommy Carlton, Dylan Preston, Clarence Belcher, Jim Wilson, Zane Morgan
SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman (9 entries)
Heat- Pat Hagan, Rick King, Bartley Grant, Logan Whitis
Feature (Called Done Because of Pail Failulre0- Pat Hagan Rick King, Bartley Grant, Logan Whitis, Troy Scott, Darrell Cain, Grady Moore, Jr., Bryan Montgomery, Brian Elder
Ponderosa Speedway Top Ten Track Points after May 23, 2008
1. Michael Chilton- 109
2. Dustin Linville- 85
Aaron Hatton- 85
4. Jason Keltner- 82
5. Dustin Neat- 80
6. Victor Lee- 75
7. Bobby Wolter, Jr.- 69
8. Jordan Bland- 54
9. David Webb- 53
10. Mike Marlar- 50
Joey Daniel- 50
1. P.J. Feistritzer- 150
2. Todd Coffman- 120
3. Dylan Preston- 103
4. Zane Morgan- 90
5. Gary Yeager- 70
6. Scott Brewer- 66
7. Jim Wilson- 63
8. Paul Feistritzer- 62
9. Tommy Carlton- 47
10. Bryan Bernhardt- 40
1. Kelly Warren- 100
2. Russ Gabbert- 96
3. Kevin Nesselhauf- 73
4. J.T. Ayers- 72
5. Victor Lee- 68
Josh Lucas- 68
7. Skylar Marlar- 64
8. Randy Turpin- 54
9. Tim York- 53
10. Keith Denny- 51
1. Bartley Grant- 108
2. Troy Scott- 105
3. Logan Whitis- 84
4. Bryan Montgomery- 74
5. Gerald Haynes, Jr.- 65
6. Grady Moore, Jr.- 62
7. Joe Walker- 47
8. Rick King- 44
9. Willie Edelen- 40
10. C.W. Murphy- 30
Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series Summer Shootout at Ponderosa Speedway May 23
Junction City, Kentucky-May 18, 2008- After succumbing to Mother Nature for the sixth time in 2008, “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring”, Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY will return to action this Friday evening, May 16, at the 3/8 mile clay oval located on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, promoted by Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz. The Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Serier Open Wheel Modified division will sanction this evening’s activities that will see the winner of the 4th Annual Summer Shootout collect $1,500.
The racing program scheduled for Friday May 23 will see the Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Modified division in a full program of practice, time trials, qualifying heats, B-Mains, and the 30 lap, $1,500 to win 4th Annual Summer Shootout A-Main. Also on the racing program for May 23 will be a full program of weekly racing series competition for the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, and SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman. The Super Late Models and Modifieds will time trial, while the Pro Late Model and Sportsman divisions will pill draw for heat race starting assignments.
Activities for the Friday May 23 racing event will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., with the general admission area open at 5:00 p.m. The Modified driver’s meeting will take place at 6:45 p.m., while all other drivers will meet at 7:00 p.m., with hot laps at 7:15 p.m., time trials at 7:45 p.m., and racing set for the green flag at or before 8:30 p.m. For May 23, general admission will be $15, children ages 6 to 12 will be $5, children under age 6 will be free, and a pit pass will be $30.
Ponderosa Speedway last raced on May 9 and feature event winners that evening included Victor Lee of Stanford, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, P.J. Feistritzer of Danville, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Joey Kramer of Hanover, IN in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Bartley Grant of Berea, KY and Rick King of Junction City, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman win.
Track championship points leaders heading into the Friday May 23 racing program are Michael Chilton of Salvisa, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, P.J. Feistritzer of Danville, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Russ Gabbert of Berea, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Bartley Grant of Berea, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman
Ponderosa Speedway is located just off of Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, outside of Junction City, KY, just minutes from Danville, KY. Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz are the track promoters and will present dirt track sports entertainment from late March through early October in 2008. For more information about this and all 2008 racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s page on the world wide web at www.ponderosaspeedway.net or call (859) 854-6808 on racedays.
Ponderosa Speedway Junebug Rowland Memorial Rained Out Yet Again on May 16
Junction City, KY-May 16, 2008- After rain showers occurred most of the night, continued persistent morning rain showers forced track promoters Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz to again postpone the 9th Annual Hugh “Junebug” Rowland Memorial scheduled for Friday evening at Ponderosa Speedway. The event was scheduled to be sanctioned by the O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Super Late Model division.
This is the second time the race has been weathered out. The newly scheduled date for the “Junebug” Memorial will now be on Friday May 30, with the event still scheduled to pay $3,000 to win. Track officials apologize for the inconvenience this postponement has caused.
The next scheduled event at Ponderosa Speedway is Friday May 23 and will be the 4th Annual Summer Shootout, featuring the Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series in a 25 lap, $1,500 to win A-Main event. Also on the May 23 racing program will be a full program of weekly racing series action for the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, and SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Ponderosa Speedway is located just off of Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, outside of Junction City, KY, just minutes from Danville, KY. Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz are the track promoters and will present dirt track sports entertainment from late March through early October in 2008. For more information about this and all 2008 racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s page on the world wide web at www.ponderosaspeedway.net or call (859) 854-6808 on racedays.
Ponderosa Speedway O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass “Junebug” Memorial This Friday May 16
Junction City, Kentucky-May 11, 2008- “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring”, Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY will return to action this Friday evening, May 16, at the 3/8 mile clay oval located on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, promoted by Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz. The O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series will be in competition for the 9th Annual Hugh “Junebug” Rowland Memorial, paying $3,000 to win for Super Late Models.
The racing program scheduled for Friday May 16 will see the O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Super Late Model division in a full program of practice, Racing Optics time trials, Wayne Bowen Racing Supply, K&N Performance Engineering, Graphic Impressions, and Real Racing Wheels heats, B-Mains, and the 40 lap, $3,000 to win O’Reilly A-Main 9th Annual Hugh “Junebug” Rowland Memorial race. Also in action on Friday May 16 will be the Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Hardee’s Modifieds, and SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman in weekly racing series action.
Activities for the Friday May 16 racing event will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., with the general admission area open at 5:00 p.m. The driver’s meeting will take place at 6:45 p.m., with hot laps at 7:15 p.m., time trials at 7:45 p.m., and racing set for the green flag at or before 8:30 p.m. For May 16, general admission will be $15, children ages 6 to 12 will be $5, children under age 6 will be free, and a pit pass will be $30.
Ponderosa Speedway last raced on May 9 and feature event winners that evening included Victor Lee of Stanford, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, P.J. Feistritzer of Danville, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Joey Kramer of Hanover, IN in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Rick King of Junction City, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman win.
Track championship points leaders heading into the Friday May 16 racing program are Michael Chilton of Salvisa, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, P.J. Feistritzer of Danville, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Russ Gabbert of Berea, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Bartley Grant of Berea, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman
Ponderosa
Speedway is located just off of Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County
border, outside of Junction City, KY, just minutes from Danville, KY. Larry,
Chad, and Sarah Yantz are the track promoters and will present dirt track sports
entertainment from late March through early October in 2008. For more
information about this and all 2008 racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway,
visit the track’s page on the world wide web at
www.ponderosaspeedway.net or call (859) 854-6808 on racedays.
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Ponderosa Speedway Top Ten Track Points after May 9, 2008
1. Michael Chilton- 97
2. Victor Lee- 75
3. Aaron Hatton- 72
4. Jason Keltner- 71
5. Bobby Wolter, Jr.- 63
6. Dustin Linville- 60
7. Dustin Neat- 58
8. Mike Marlar- 50
9. Shon Flanery- 48
10. David Webb- 43
1. P.J. Feistritzer- 125
2. Todd Coffman- 98
3. Dylan Preston- 88
4. Zane Morgan- 78
5. Scott Brewer- 66
6. Paul Feistritzer- 62
7. Gary Yeager- 52
8. Jim Wilson- 50
9. Peydon Pelphrey- 34
10. Brian Smith- 32
1. Russ Gabbert- 91
2. Kelly Warren- 80
3. Kevin Nesselhauf- 73
4. Josh Lucas- 68
Victor Lee- 68
6. J.T. Ayers- 66
7. Randy Turpin- 54
8. Timmy York- 53
9. Keith Denny- 51
10. Skylar Marlar- 50
1. Bartley Grant- 103
2. Troy Scott- 100
3. Logan Whitis- 79
4. Bryan Montgomery- 69
5. Gerald Haynes, Jr.- 65
6. Grady Moore, Jr.- 57
7. Joe Walker- 47
8. Willie Edelen- 40
9. Rick King- 39
10. C.W. Murphy- 30
NEXT EVENT: May 16- 9th Annual Hugh “Junebug” Rowland Memorial featuring the O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Super Late Models: 40 laps/$3,000 to win; PLUS- Weekly Racing Series action for Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Hardee’s Modifieds, and SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman; Pit Gates open at 4:00, Main Gates open at 5:00, Driver’s Meeting at 6:45, Hot Laps at 7:15, Time Trials at 7:45, Racing at 8:30; Adult general admission is $15, children ages 6 to 12 are $5, children under age 6 are free, and a Pit Pass is $30; For more information, visit www.ponderosaspeedway.net or call (859) 854-6808 on raceday.
Lee, Feistritzer, Kramer, and King Winners at Ponderosa Speedway
Junction City, KY-May 9, 2008- After being rained out last Friday night, racing action returned to Ponderosa Speedway on Friday evening and Victor Lee of Stanford, KY picked up the $1,500 to win Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Model victory. P.J. Feistritzer of Danville, KY made it four straight wins in the Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Model division, with Joey Kramer of Hanover, IN scoring the win in Hardee’s Modified action, while Rick King of Junction City, KY was the winner in the SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman feature.
The 30 lap, $1,500 to win Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Model feature event saw fifth place starting Jeff Watson slow on the initial start and be pushed pitside with mechanincal problems. After a false start attempt, the third try would be the charm and Victor Lee would take the race lead, followed by Jason Keltner, Dustin Neat, Michael Chilton, and Dustin Linville. Caution flew again on lap 2 when Jerry Fuson slowed in turn two with a flat right front tire. Back under green, Lee continued to lead the way, with Keltner and Neat second and third, while Aaron Hatton would go to fourth past Chilton. Lee would build a sizable lead by lap 10, with Keltner and Neat battling for second, while Linville pressured Chilton for fifth. Chilton would lose fifth to Linville on lap 11, while Neat drove past Keltner for third one circuit later. The next caution flew on lap 16 when Bobby Carrier, Jr. would slow on the frontchute with a flat right-rear tire and would pull to the pit area. The restart would see Chilton drive back around Linville for fifth, while Hatton pressured Keltner for third. Hatton would drive to the three spot past Keltner on lap 18, while Bobby Wolter, Jr. broke into the top five past Chilton on the same lap. The final caution would wave on lap 20 when fourth place Keltner slowed on the track in turn one, with mechanical issues ending his evening. The restart had Lee and Neat still first and second, Hatton third, while Wolter, Jr. and Jordan Bland would go fourth and fifth. The third through fifth place battle would head up and go three-wide on lap 22 before Hatton pulled away a bit from Wolter, Jr. and Bland, while Chilton joined the fray to make it a three-way, three-wide dance on lap 25, with Chilton going from sixth to fourth off of turn two on lap 26. But up front, it was all Victor Lee as he drove away from the field and claimed the win aboard the Frank Revel owned, Kentucky’s Best/Budda Bert Transmission Sales and Service/Junction City Quick Stop/Tim Logan Racing/Xtreme Style Signs and Graphics/Five Star Food Mart/ADO’s Auto Parts sponsored #4 C.J. Rayburn Race Cars, Jay Dickens powered machine. Neat, Hatton, Chilton, and Linville would complete the top five, with Bland, Wolter, Jr., and David Webb rounding out the eight cars that finished. Lee was the Wayne Bowen Racing Supply top qualifier at 13.769 seconds among 13 entries and also won the dash, while Linville won the heat. Hatton captured Valvoline Six-Pack Hard Charger award.
P.J. Feistritzer would take the lead in the early stages of the Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Model main event and would not be headed the rest of the way to pick up his fourth straight Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Model feature event. The defending Pro Late Model track champion drove his Big Daddy’s Auto Sales/Self-Service Storage sponsored #88 C.J. Rayburn Race Cars mount to the checkered flag first, followed by Gary Yeager and Todd Coffman in second and third. Zane Morgan and Tommy Carlton would complete the top five, with the remainder of the finishing order led by Dylan Preston, followed by Jim Wilson and Scott Brewer. Morgan was the Wayne Bowen Racing Supply top qualifier among 8 entries at 14.603 seconds, while Yeager won the heat. Coffman would claim the Pro Late Model feature’s Valvoline Six-Pack Hard Charger award.
The 20 lap Hardee’s Modified feature event would see Joey Kramer lead all 20 laps, only to be slowed by three cautions en route to the Modified feature event checkered flag first behind the wheel of the Claudette Kramer owned, FOX Cabinets/Wild’s Restoration/ Hill’s Historic Painting/Bright Beginnings Day Care/Larry’s Trucking/PBM Performance Products/Super ATV/NAPA/AFCO Racing Products sponsored #77 Lightning Chassis, Kramer Race Engines powered entry. J.T. Ayers would claim runner-up honors, with Bryan Barber claiming third. Russ Gabbert and Victor Lee would round out the top five. Completing the top ten would be Randy Turpin, Kevin Nesselhauf, Shane McKenney, Kevin Bryant, and Bobby Neal. Ayers would be the Wayne Bowen Racing Supply top qualifier at 15.024 seconds among 15 entries. Kramer scored the dash win, while Lee won the heat. Bryant would pick up the Valvoline Six-Pack Hard Charger award for the Modified feature.
Rick King took the lead from Logan Whitis on lap 2 of the SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman feature and the defending Sportsman track champion would drive to his first win of the season in his 3D Trucking/The Muffler Shop/G-Funk Chassis/Brute Force Motors/ The Brake Shop/Stanford Glass/Integrity Metals/Big Daddy’s Hobby Shop/Death Valley Kennels/Wayne Bowen Racing Supply sponsored #13D Chevy Monte Carlo. Whitis would hold off Gerald Haynes, Jr. for second, while Troy Scott would nip Bartley Grant for fourth. King was also the Wayne Bowen Racing Supply top qualifier among 9 entries at 16.314 seconds and also won the heat. Sixth place finishing David Smith earned the Valvoline Six-Pack Hard Charger award.
SUMMARY-Ponderosa Speedway-Junction City, KY-May 9, 2008
Wayne Bowen Racing Supply Top Qualifier- Victor Lee 13.769
Dash- Victor Lee, Dustin Neat, Jason Keltner, Jordan Bland, Jeff Watson, Michael Chilton
Heat- Dustin Linville, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Aaron Hatton, David Webb
Feature- Victor Lee, Dustin Neat, Aaron Hatton, Michael Chilton, Dustin Linville, Jordan Bland, Bobby Wolter, Jr., David Webb, Jason Keltner, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Ernie Cordier, Jerry Fuson, Jeff Watson
Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models (8 entries)
Wayne Bowen Racing Supply Top Qualifier- Zane Morgan 14.603
Heat- Gary Yeager, P.J. Feistritzer, Zane Morgan, Todd Coffman
Feature- P.J. Feistritzer, Gary Yeager, Todd Coffman, Zane Morgan, Tommy Carlton, Dylan Preston, Jim Wilson, Scott Brewer
Hardee’s Modifieds (15 entries)
Wayne Bowen Racing Supply Top Qualifier- J.T. Ayers 15.024
Dash- Joey Kramer, J.T. Ayers, Bryan Barber, Josh Lucas, Russ Gabbert, Timmy York
Heat- Victor Lee, Randy Turpin, Elliott Despain, Kevin Nesselhauf
Feature- Joey Kramer, J.T. Ayers, Bryan Barber, Russ Gabbert, Victor Lee, Randy Turpin, Kevin Nesselhauf, Shane McKenney, Kevin Bryant, Bobby Neal, Timmy York, Josh Lucas, Jeff Johnson, Elliott Despain (DNS- Terry Clemmons)
SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman (9 entries)
Wayne Bowen Racing Supply Top Qualifier- Rick King 16.314
Heat- Rick King, Logan Whitis, Gerald Haynes, Jr., Bartley Grant
Feature- Rick King, Logan Whitis, Gerald Haynes, Jr., Troy Scott, Bartley Grant, David Smith, Donnie Cross, Brian Carpenter, Bryan Montgomery
Ponderosa Speedway O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass Event Now Goes on May 16
Louisville, Kentucky-May 5, 2008- O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series officials would like to announce that the rained out 9th Annual Hugh “Junebug” Rowland Memorial event will now be contested on Friday evening, May 16. The original make-up date was announced as June 13, but has now been changed and will be on Friday May 16 at the Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz promoted facility.
The event, the 9th Annual Hugh “Junebug”
Rowland Memorial, has now been rescheduled for Friday evening, May 16. The
staff of the O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series apologizes for any
inconvenience caused by the rescheduling date of this event.
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 opening at 5:00 p.m. The drivers
meeting will take place at 6:45 p.m., while practice will begin at 7:15 p.m.,
followed by Racing Optics time trials at 7:45 p.m., with racing set for the
green flag at 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 A-Main purse for the Friday 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 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 10- Brownstown Speedway (Brownstown, IN)- 25th Annual Hoosier Dirt Classic- $3,000 to win
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
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, Cruise with the Champions, Curtis Signs, Double H Race Fabrication, Drive Smart Kentucky, DT52 Photos, Hoosier Race Tires, Kentucky Best Racing, K&N Performance Engineering, PPM Racing Products, Racing Optics, Real Wheels, Trailer Parts and Service, Wayne Bowen Racing Supply
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models $1,500 to Win at Ponderosa Speedway May 9
Junction City, Kentucky-May 4, 2008- After having the 9th Annual Hugh “Junebug” Rowland Memorial event rained out on May 2, “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring”, Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY will return to action this Friday evening, May 9, at the 3/8 mile clay oval located on the Boyle/Lincoln County border and promoted by Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz.
The racing program scheduled for Friday May 9 will see the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models race 30 laps for $1,500 to win. Also in action on Friday May 9 will be the Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Hardee’s Modifieds, and SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman in weekly racing series action.
Activities for the Friday May 9 racing event will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., with the general admission area open at 5:00 p.m. The driver’s meeting will take place at 6:45 p.m., with hot laps at 7:15 p.m., time trials at 7:45 p.m., and racing set for the green flag at or before 8:30 p.m. For May 9, general admission will be $12, children ages 6 to 12 will be $5, children under age 6 will be free, and a pit pass will be $30.
Ponderosa Speedway last raced on April 25 and feature event winners that evening included Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, P.J. Feistritzer of Danville, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Benji Lee of St. Joe, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Bartley Grant of Berea, KY and Logan Whitis of Hustonville, KY tied for the SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman win.
Track championship points leaders heading into the Friday May 9 racing program are Michael Chilton of Salvisa, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, P.J. Feistritzer of Danville, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Kelly Warren of Columbia, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Bartley Grant of Berea, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman
Ponderosa
Speedway is located just off of Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County
border, outside of Junction City, KY, just minutes from Danville, KY. Larry,
Chad, and Sarah Yantz are the track promoters and will present dirt track sports
entertainment from late March through early October in 2008. For more
information about this and all 2008 racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway,
visit the track’s page on the world wide web at
www.ponderosaspeedway.net or call (859) 854-6808 on racedays.
Ponderosa Speedway-Junction City, KY: Hugh "Junebug"
Rowland Memorial Facts...
Ponderosa Speedway
Junction City, KY
"Kentucky's Baddest Bullring!-Where The Action Is Always The Attraction”
Media Information
9th Annual Hugh “Junebug” Rowland Memorial
May 2, 2008
O'Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Super Late Model Division
2007 Hugh “Junebug” Rowland Memorial Winner-Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY
Ponderosa Speedway Quick Track Facts
Name: Ponderosa Speedway
Location: Junction City, Kentucky
Promoter: Larry Yantz
Nickname: "Kentucky's Baddest Bullring"
Motto: “Where The Action Is Always The Attraction”
Website:
www.ponderosaspeedway.net
Seating Capacity: 2,500
Tower Area Includes: Race Control, Press Box, and Public Address Area
Racing Surface: Red Clay
Lap Distance: 1,780 feet or 3/8 of a mile
First Event: September 1972
Super Late Model Track Record: Victor Lee 12.744 (April 5, 2008)
Hugh “Junebug” Rowland Memorial History
1999- Don O’Neal (complete feature finish not available)
2000- Jay Mobley, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Jeff Coulter, Timmy Yeager, Brad Neat,
Jason Hinkle, Matthew Cottongim, Jerry Denson, Rod Carter, Jr., Mike Jewell (Top
Ten)
2001- Dustin Neat (complete feature finish not available)
2002- Event Not Held
2003- Mike Marlar, Scott James, Mike Jewell, Darrell Lanigan, Jesse Lay, Steve
Barnett, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Eddie Carrier, Jr., Duayne Hommel, Steve Casebolt,
Jr., Timmy Yeager, Aaron Hatton, Steve Cornelius, Tyrel Todd, Michael Chilton,
Bobby Wolter, Jr., John Blankenship, Victor Lee, Duane Chamberlain, Jason Setser,
Dustin Neat
2004- Mike Marlar, Johnny Wheeler, Shannon Thornsberry, Bobby Carrier, Jr.,
Anthony Ferguson, Billy Jones, Steven Ashby, Bobby Wolter, Jr., David Webb,
Shawn Martin, Michael Chilton, Chris Cummings, Jason Hinkle, Matthew Cottongim,
D.J. Wells, Victor Lee
2005- Bryan Barber, Steve Hillard, Mike Marlar, Eddie Carrier, Jr., Wayne Chinn,
Whitney McQueary, Frankie Coomer, Chris Combs, Aaron Hatton, Johnny Wheeler,
Mike Jewell, John Gill, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Brad Neat, Tyrel Todd, Tim Tungate,
Chuckie May, Michael England, Shannon Thornsberry, Blake Chinn, Benji Lee, Bobby
Carrier, Jr.
2006- Joey Daniel, Chris Combs, Justin Rattliff, Aaron Hatton, Tim Tungate, Mike
Jewell, Michael Chilton, Brad Neat, Marty O’Neal, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Dan
Deaton, Shannon Thornsberry, Wayne Chinn, Dustin Neat, Bryan Barber, Blake
Chinn, Aaron Jenkins, Jason Hinkle, Eddie Carrier, Jr., Brent Londeree, Bobby
Wolter, Jr.
2007- Brad Neat, Mike Marlar, Victor Lee, David Webb, Jason Keltner, Johnny
Wheeler, Tyrel Todd, Donald Rayborn, Tim Tungate, Jerry Rice, Mike Jewell, Jesse
Lay, Michael Chilton, Josh McGuire, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Aaron Hatton, Buzz
Williams, Tommy Carlton, Justin Rattliff, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Damon Eller, Doug
Smith, Dustin Neat, Bryan Barber
Hugh “Junebug” Rowland Memorial Fast Facts and Tidbits
-This event first appeared on the Ponderosa Speedway racing schedule back in
1999 under then track promoter James King as a tribute to the late Mr. Rowland,
who sold racing parts and was very instrumental in several drivers racing
careers around the Central Kentucky area.
-The inaugural “Junebug” Memorial was contested in 1999 and saw “The Real Deal”
Don O’Neal of Martinsville, IN win the event.
-In 2000, Jay Mobley of Harrodsburg, KY scored what was the biggest Late Model
win of his career at the time when he drove the Yantz Motorsports Rayburn
chassis entry to the “Junebug” Memorial win. Mobley held off Bobby Carrier, Jr.
in the late stages of the race for the win, with that duo followed by Jeff
Coulter, Timmy Yeager, and Brad Neat at the drop of the checkered flag.
-Dustin Neat of Dunnville, KY would scored the biggest win of his career when he
hit paydirt in the 2001 “Junebug” Memorial race behind the wheel of the Greg
Neat owned entry. Greg Neat is the father of the former Casey County Rebels
basketball and baseball high school standout.
-The event was not held in 2002 as then promoter James King would close the
gates of the Ponderosa Speedway about midway through that 2002 race season.
-The “Junebug” Memorial would return to the Ponderosa Speedway schedule in late
2003 after Jerry Denson took the promotional reigns at “The Pond” after the
untimely death then promoter John Bradshaw. Second-generation driver Mike Marlar
of Winfield, TN was the winner of the 2003 race by driving to the checkered flag
first ahead of Scott James, Mike Jewell, Darrell Lanigan, and Jesse Lay.
-The 2004 race was scheduled to be sanctioned by the O’Reilly NARA Battle of the
Bluegrass DirtCar Series event, but the sanction was pulled from the race after
track officials informed series officials that they may not be able to pay the
full purse for the race. The event was ran as a $1,500 to win non-sanctioned
race and saw Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN follow-up his 2003 win by claiming his
second straight “Junebug” win over Johnny Wheeler, Shannon Thornsberry, Bobby
Carrier, Jr., and Anthony Ferguson.
-Bryan Barber of Buffalo, KY would claim the biggest win of his career by
claiming the O’Reilly NARA Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series sanctioned 6th
Annual “Junebug” Memorial race. The third-generation racer would hold off Steve
Hillard for the win, as a large last lap crash in turn four coming to the
checkered flag would suffle the final running order drastically, with third
through fifth being credited to Mike Marlar, Eddie Carrier, Jr., and Wayne
Chinn.
-Joey Daniel would pick up his first-ever O’Reilly NARA Battle of the Bluegrass
DirtCar Series victory by winning the 2006 “Junebug” event over Chris Combs,
Justin Rattliff, Aaron Hatton, and Tim Tungate. The race was a special Saturday
night event that was the track’s first Saturday night special event in over five
and one-half years.
-Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY would take his first “BoB Late Model” victory of
2007 and become the seventh different winner of the “Junebug” as the likable
Casey County native was enjoying an off evening from action with the Lucas Oil
Late Model Dirt Series to pick up the win at the track where he first competed
at back in the mid 90’s in the Pure Street and Bomber divisions. Neat’s win
would come over the likes of Mike Marlar, Victor Lee, David Webb, and Jason
Keltner. Brad and brother Dustin are now both winners of this race, as older
sibling Dustin won the event back in 2001.
Ponderosa Speedway Presents 9th Annual Hugh “Junebug” Rowland Memorial Friday May 2
Junction City, Kentucky-April 27, 2008- “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring”, Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY will again be in action this Friday evening, May 2, at the 3/8 mile clay oval located on the Boyle/Lincoln County border and promoted by Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz as the O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Super Late Model division visits for the first time in 2008
The racing program scheduled for Friday May 2 will see the O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Super Late Model sanction the 9th Annual Hugh “Junebug” Rowland Memorial event, with the Super Late Model division racing a feature event 40 laps in distance, paying $3,000 to win. Also in action on Friday May 2 will be the Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Hardee’s Modifieds, and SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman in weekly racing series action.
Activities for the Friday May 2 racing event will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., with the general admission area open at 5:00 p.m. The driver’s meeting will take place at 6:45 p.m., with hot laps at 7:15 p.m., time trials at 7:45 p.m., and racing set for the green flag at or before 8:30 p.m. For May 2, general admission will be $15, children ages 6 to 12 will be $5, children under age 6 will be free, and a pit pass will be $30.
Ponderosa Speedway last raced on April 25 and feature event winners that evening included Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, P.J. Feistritzer of Danville, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Benji Lee of St. Joe, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Bartley Grant of Berea, KY and Logan Whitis of Hustonville, KY tied for the SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman win.
Track championship points leaders heading into the Friday May 2 racing program are Michael Chilton of Salvisa, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, P.J. Feistritzer of Danville, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Kelly Warren of Columbia, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Bartley Grant of Berea, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman
Ponderosa Speedway is located just off of Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, outside of Junction City, KY, just minutes from Danville, KY. Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz are the track promoters and will present dirt track sports entertainment from late March through early October in 2008. For more information about this and all 2008 racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s page on the world wide web at www.ponderosaspeedway.net or call (859) 854-6808 on racedays.
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Ponderosa Speedway Top Ten Track Points after April 25, 2008
1. Michael Chilton- 79
2. Jason Keltner- 59
3. Aaron Hatton- 52
4. Mike Marlar- 50
Victor Lee- 50
6. Bobby Wolter, Jr.- 49
7. Shon Flanery- 48
8. Dustin Linville- 44
9. Brad Neat- 37
10. Dustin Neat- 36
1. P.J. Feistritzer- 100
2. Todd Coffman- 78
3. Dylan Preston- 73
4. Paul Feistritzer- 62
5. Zane Morgan- 60
6. Scott Brewer- 53
7. Jim Wilson- 36
8. Peydon Pelphrey- 34
9. Brian Smith- 32
10. Jeff Rowland- 30
Gary Yeager- 30
1. Kelly Warren- 80
2. Russ Gabbert- 73
3. Kevin Nesselhauf- 59
Josh Lucas- 59
5. Victor Lee- 52
6. Keith Denny- 51
7. Skylar Marlar- 50
8. J.T. Ayers- 44
9. Timmy York- 43
Rocky Wilson- 43
1. Bartley Grant- 87
2. Troy Scott- 82
3. Bryan Montgomery- 57
Grady Moore, Jr.- 57
Logan Whitis- 57
6. Joe Walker- 47
7. Gerald Haynes, Jr.- 45
8. Willie Edelen- 40
9. C.W. Murphy- 30
10. Michael Paul Howard- 28
NEXT EVENT: May 2- 9th Annual Hugh “Junebug” Rowland Memorial featuring the O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Super Late Models: 40 laps/$3,000 to win; PLUS- Weekly Racing Series action for Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Hardee’s Modifieds, and SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman; Pit Gates open at 4:00, Main Gates open at 5:00, Driver’s Meeting at 6:45, Hot Laps at 7:15, Time Trials at 7:45, Racing at 8:30; Adult general admission is $15, children ages 6 to 12 are $5, children under age 6 are free, and a Pit Pass is $30; For more information, visit www.ponderosaspeedway.net or call (859) 854-6808 on raceday.
Brad Neat Bags $1,500 Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Win at Ponderosa Speedway
Junction City, KY-April 25, 2008- On an evening that saw exciting finishes and even a tie, Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY would pick up the $1,500 to win special for the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models on Friday evening at Ponderosa Speedway. Other feature winners included P.J. Feistritzer of Danville, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Benji Lee of St. Joe, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Bartley Grant of Berea, KY and Logan Whitis of Hustonville, KY finished in a dead heat to tie for the SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman feature win.
The Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Model feature event would see a three-wide battle for the lead before Victor Lee would claim the top spot, followed by Bobby Wolter, Jr., Brad Neat, Michael Chilton, and Dustin Neat. Caution would wave on lap 2 when Matthew Rigdon spun his mount exiting turn two. The restart would also see the second and final caution of the race wave when the leaders stacked up on the restart, with fifth place Dustin Neat receiving the bad end of the incident when his machine spun and received damage, ending his night. The restart would have Lee out front, with Wolter, Jr. and Brad Neat battling for second, while Chilton would get some heat from Aaron Hatton for fourth. Wolter, Jr. would roll up on Lee and pass him for the lead off of turn four on lap 5, only to lose the spot back to Lee one circuit later. Neat would scoot past Wolter, Jr. for second on lap 7, while Chilton and Hatton continued to battle door-to-door for fourth, with Hatton taking the four spot on lap 10. By the halfway mark on lap 15, Lee and Neat and put some distance back to now third place Hatton, with Chilton taking fourth from Wolter, Jr. on lap 19. The lead duo of Lee and Neat saw their battle heat up further when the pair started to encounter heavy traffic on lap 23. The leaders would battle wheel-to-wheel in the heavy traffic as they received the two lap to go signal on lap 28. Turn two would be the turning point for the lead on lap 29, as Neat got by Lee on the outside in the traffic as the field roared to the white flag. Neat would keep Lee and bay and take the hotly contested victory in the Kentucky Proud/Begley Properties/NWN Distributing/Tarter Gate/Tarter and Roberts Insurance/Tri-County Wood/ Mosley NAPA Auto Parts/AFCO Racing Products sponsored #41 MasterSbilt Race Cars, Cornett Race Engines powered entry. Lee would finish second, followed by Hatton, Chilton, and Dustin Linville. Jason Keltner would head up the second five at the finish, followed by Valvoline Six-Pack Hard Charger award winner Jordan Bland, Mike Jewell, Chris Combs, and Wolter, Jr. Hatton was top qualifier among 19 entries in Wayne Bowen Racing Supply time trials with a lap of 13.458 seconds. Brad Neat won the dash, while heat race wins fell to Jake Henry and Dustin Linville.
The Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Model feature event saw 15 year old Dylan Preston attempting to win his first-ever Pro Late Model main event and he would stave off the challenges of P.J. Feistritzer over the first 19 laps of the event, until Feistritzer would slidejob Preston off of turn two on the final lap, only to have Preston pull back alongside Feistritzer in turn three. The duo would be door-to-door coming to the checkered flag off of turn four, with the pair making contact just short and the checkered flag, with Feistritzer coming home first, while Preston spun into the outside retaining wall just past the flagstand. Feistritzer’s win was his third straight on the season and came aboard the Big Daddy’s Auto Sales/Self-Service Storage sponsored #88 C.J. Rayburn Race Car. Preston would finish second and also claim the Valvoline Six-Pack Hard Charger award. Zane Morgan, Gary Yeager, and Todd Coffman would complete the top five. Todd Coffman would be the Wayne Bowen Racing Supply top qualifier in time trials with a 14.624 second lap among eight entries and would also score the heat race victory.
The Hardee’s Modified main event would see an entertaining battle throughout the final 12 laps of the open-wheel feature as Josh Lucas and Benji Lee would battle side-by-side all the way around the track, and at times, just inches apart. Lucas would lead the entire distance, only to see Lee able to work beneath last week’s feature winner exiting turn four with just three circuits remaining. Lucas would continue to nip at Lee’s heels, but would settle for second on this evening as Lee would put the Thompson Heat and Air/ B&B Motorsports/St. Joe Garage sponsored #03 Bandit Race Cars, Dale Meers Race Engines powered machine in victory lane. Lucas would take runner-up honors, with Victor Lee claiming third, J.T. Ayers scoring fourth, and Kelly Warren collecting fifth. The remainder of the top ten would be Russ Gabbert, Elliott Despain, Kevin Nesselhauf, Valvoline Six-Pack Hard Charger Jeff Johnson, and Rocky Wilson. In Wayne Bowen Racing Supply time trials, Benji Lee would be the top qualifier among 15 entries at 15.066 seconds. Lucas would score the dash win, while Gabbert grabbed the heat win.
The SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman feature event would see a late race caution with 6 laps remaining tighten up the front of the field and Logan Whitis would attempt to keep Bartley Grant at bay, with the pair taking the white flag side-by-side for the lead. The final lap would a true race fan’s delight as the pair would go at all the way down the backchute and enter turn three side-by-side and exit turn four still in that position, with pair rubbing some paint and taking the checkered flag in a dead heat, with track promoter Larry Yantz declaring both drivers the winner of the race. Grant’s #1 entry is sponsored by Cookie Monster Power Plants/Double J Cylinder Heads/D&H Heating and Air/Smokehouse Grill/Cox Wrecker Service/Copper Creek Welding, while Whitis’s #12w machine is sponsored by Back and Body Chiropractic Center/B&K Tire Center/Beldon’s Concrete/Whited’s Auto Sales/Polly’s II Shoe Outlet/Chiffton Steel Company/Atwood Brothers Detail and Tint Shop/Charlie’s Barber Shop. Gerald Haynes, Jr., Troy Scott, and Valvoline Six-Pack Hard Charger Grady Moore would complete the top five. Gerald Haynes would top Wayne Bowen Racing Supply time trials at 16.464 seconds among 11 entries and also win the dash, with Moore, Jr. winning the heat.
SUMMARY-Ponderosa Speedway-Junction City, KY-April 25, 2008
Wayne Bowen Racing Supply Top Qualifier- Aaron Hatton 13.458
Dash- Brad Neat, Victor Lee, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Aaron Hatton, Michael Chilton, Dustin Neat
1st Heat- Jake Henry, Jason Keltner, Eric Wells, David Webb
2nd Heat- Dustin Linville, Mike Jewell, Chris Combs, Jordan Bland
Feature- Brad Neat, Victor Lee, Aaron Hatton, Michael Chilton, Dustin Linville, Jason Keltner, Jordan Bland, Mike Jewell, Chris Combs, Bobby Wolter, Jr., David Webb, Eric Wells, Shon Flanery, Jamie Ferguson, Jake Henry, Matthew Rigdon, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Shawn Negangard, Dustin Neat
Wayne Bowen Racing Supply Top Qualifier- Todd Coffman 14.624
Heat- Coffman, P.J. Feistritzer, Gary Yeager, Zane Morgan
Feature- P.J. Feistritzer, Dylan Preston, Zane Morgan, Gary Yeager, Todd Coffman, Tommy Carlton, Scott Brewer, Jim Wilson
Wayne Bowen Racing Supply Top Qualifier- Benji Lee 15.066
Dash- Josh Lucas, Benji Lee, Timmy York, J.T. Ayers, Kelly Warren, Victor Lee
Heat- Russ Gabbert, Elliott Despain, Kevin Nesselhauf, Shane McKenney
Feature- Benji Lee, Josh Lucas, Victor Lee, J.T. Ayers, Kelly Warren, Russ Gabbert, Elliott Despain, Kevin Nesselhauf, Jeff Johnson, Rocky Wilson, Bobby Neal, Shane McKenney, Rick Lane, Timmy York (DNS-Randy Turpin)
Wayne Bowen Racing Supply Top Qualifier- Gerald Haynes, Jr. 16.464
Dash- Gerald Haynes, Jr., Bartley Grant, Logan Whitis, Troy Scott, Josh Sexton, Brian Cox
Heat- Grady Moore, Jr., Joe Walker, C.W. Murphy, Dennis Cross
Feature- Bartley
Grant and Logan Whitis (Tie), Gerald Haynes, Jr., Troy Scott, Grady Moore, Jr.,
Joe Walker, C.W. Murphy, Brian Cox, Bryan Montgomery (DNS- Josh Sexton, Dennis
Cross)
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models $1,500 to Win at Ponderosa Speedway on Friday April 25
Junction City, Kentucky-April 19, 2008- “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring”, Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY will again be in action this Friday evening, April 25, at the 3/8 mile clay oval located on the Boyle/Lincoln County border and promoted by Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz.
The racing program scheduled for Friday April 25 will see the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models race for $1,500 to win in the main event of the evening for the high-horsepower dirt warriors of the Super Late Model division. The Hardee’s Modifieds will also be in action, racing 20 laps for $600 to win. Joining the Super Late Models and Modifieds will also be the Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, racing 20 laps for $500 to win and the SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman will compete as well, with their main event going 15 laps for $300 to win. All divisions will time trial and be eligible for dash, heat, and feature competition.
Activities for the Friday April 25 racing event will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., with the general admission area open at 5:00 p.m. The driver’s meeting will take place at 7:00 p.m., with hot laps at 7:15 p.m., time trials at 7:45 p.m., and racing set for the green flag at or before 8:30 p.m. For April 25, general admission will be $12, children ages 6 to 12 will be $5, children under age 6 will be free, and a pit pass will be $30.
Ponderosa Speedway last raced on April 18 and feature event winners that evening included Michael Chilton of Salvisa, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, P.J. Feistritzer of Danville, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Josh Lucas of Bardstown, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Gerald Haynes, Jr. of Somerset, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Track championship points leaders heading into the Friday April 25 racing program are Michael Chilton of Salvisa, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, P.J. Feistritzer of Danville, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Kelly Warren of Columbia, KY in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Troy Scott of Hustonville, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman
Ponderosa Speedway is located just off of Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, outside of Junction City, KY, just minutes from Danville, KY. Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz are the track promoters and will present dirt track sports entertainment from late March through early October in 2008. For more information about this and all 2008 racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s page on the world wide web at http://www.ponderosaspeedway.net/ or call (859) 854-6808 on racedays.
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Ponderosa Speedway Top Ten Track Points after April 18, 2008
1. Michael Chilton- 61
2. Mike Marlar- 50
3. Jason Keltner- 44
4. Shon Flanery- 40
5. Bobby Wolter, Jr.- 38
6. Rohn Moon- 32
Aaron Hatton- 32
8. Joey Daniel- 30
Dustin Neat- 30
10. Christian Rayburn- 29
1. P.J. Feistritzer- 75
2. Paul Feistritzer- 62
Todd Coffman- 62
4. Dylan Preston- 51
5. Zane Morgan- 40
6. Scott Brewer- 39
7. Peydon Pelphrey- 34
8. Brian Smith- 32
9. Jeff Rowland- 30
10. Jim Wilson- 23
1. Kelly Warren- 64
2. Russ Gabbert- 58
3. Keith Denny- 51
4. Skylar Marlar- 50
5. Kevin Nesselhauf- 46
6. Josh Lucas- 37
7. Timmy York- 36
8. Randy Turpin- 34
9. Victor Lee- 32
Rocky Wilson- 32
Kevin Bryant- 32
1. Troy Scott- 64
2. Bartley Grant- 62
3. Bryan Montgomery- 45
4. Grady Moore, Jr.- 41
5. Willie Edelen- 40
6. Joe Walker- 32
Logan Whitis- 32
8. Michael Paul Howard- 28
9. Gerald Haynes, Jr.- 25
10. Daroyl Samples- 18
Chilton, Feistritzer, Lucas, and Haynes, Jr. Visit Victor Lane at Ponderosa Speedway
Junction City, KY- April 18, 2008- Michael Chilton of Salvisa, KY would pick up his first Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Model feature victory of the 2008 season on Friday night at Ponderosa Speedway. Other feature winners were P.J. Feistritzer of Danville, KY making it two straight wins in the Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Model division, with Josh Lucas of Bardstown, KY winning the Hardee’s Modified main event, while Gerald Haynes, Jr. scored the win in the SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman feature.
The start of the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Model feature would see Michael Chilton take the lead off of turn two from Aaron Hatton, with Bobby Wolter, Jr., Dustin Neat, and Dustin Linville in pursuit. Chilton would open a slight lead, while Hatton and Wolter, Jr. battled for second, with Neat and Linville battling for fourth. Neat would take fourth spot from Linville on lap 4, while Chilton began to already work slower traffic. Meanwhile, the driver on the move was P.J. Feistritzer, who drove for C.J. Rayburn, making his way from his 10th starting position and passing Neat for fifth on lap 8. Caution would slow the pace on lap 10 when Matthew Rigdon would spin in turn two. The restart would also be called back when 9th place running Brandon Fouts spun his mount in turn three on the restart, while Jeff Watson would pull pitside with a flat right rear tire during the caution, bolt on fresh rubber, and return to action. Matthew Rigdon would again spin on the third attempted lap 10 restart and would roll pitside for the evening. Back underway, Chilton would get some heat from Hatton, with Wolter, Jr. all over Hatton for second, with Feistritzer going to fourth past Linville on lap 12. With Chilton methodically pulling away from the pack, Hatton and Wolter, Jr. resumed their spirited battle for second, with Feistritzer making it a three-way battle by lap 15. The final caution of the race flew on lap 16 when Dwight Embree contacted the turn two wall, ending his night. The restart would see Neat and Linville slide past Feistritzer off of turn two, while Wolter, Jr. and Hatton turned the wick up on their battle for second. With Chilton again inching away from the field, Hatton and Wolter, Jr. would battle door-to-door for second, before Wolter, Jr. would slip by for the runner-up slot on lap 23. But it would be the “Wild Child’s” night as he would park the Kenneth Harlow owned, Caldwell Body Shop/A&A Mechanical/Cliffside Farms/Budda Bert Transmissions sponsored #16 C.J. Rayburn Race Cars, Butch Smith Race Engines entry in victory lane. Wolter, Jr. and Hatton would take second and third, with Neat and Linville completing the top five. Feistritzer would earn the Valvoline Six-Pack Hard Charger award with his sixth place run, with Buzz Williams, Jeff Watson, Brandon Fouts, and Christian Rayburn completing the top ten. Seventeen entries saw Chilton the top qualifier during Wayne Bowen Racing Supply time trials at 13.036 seconds. Hatton won the dash, while Fouts won the heat.
The Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Model feature would see P.J. Feistritzer take the lead from his father Paul Feistritzer on lap 13 and hold off the Pro Late Model feature Valvoline Six-Pack Hard Charger Todd Coffman to lay claim to his second straight Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Model feature win aboard his Big Daddy’s Auto Sales/ Self-Service Storage sponsored #88 C.J. Rayburn Race Cars machine. Coffman would earn runner-up honors, with Bryan Bernhardt slipping past Paul Feistritzer late in the going to take third, with Kevin Hardin nipping Dylan Preston at the checkered flag for final spot in the top five. Preston would head up the second five, followed by Zane Morgan, Jim Wilson, Gary Yeager, and Scott Brewer. P.J. Feistritzer was top qualifier among eleven entries in Wayne Bowen Racing Supply time trials at 14.280 seconds. Paul Feistritzer would win the dash, with Hardin claiming the heat win.
Josh Lucas would survive six caution flags and a late race charge from Kelly Warren and Timmy York to claim the Hardee’s Modified feature victory. Lucas led all 20 laps and win a spirited battle over the final five laps, as Warren and York worked different lines behind Lucas in an entertaining battle for second, that saw York take second from Warren in the late going and pressure Lucas for win and the duo would be side-by-side exiting turn four coming to the checkered flag, with Lucas grabbing the victory by one-half car length in the Gerald and Rita Lucas owned, Lucas Oil Products/The Car Pool/Family Chiropractic/ Boone’s Plumbing/Riggs Electric/On Time Courier/D&R Oil/K&N Performance Engineering sponsored #78 Lightning Chassis, Dale Meers Race Engines powered mount. York would finish a close second, nipping Warren by a half-car length for the spot. Russ Gabbert and Kevin Nesselhauf would complete the top five. Rounding out the top ten were Keith Denny, Kevin Bryant, Valvoline Six-Pack Hard Charger Bobby Neal, Shane McKenney, and Tommy Bailey. Kelly Warren was the Wayne Bowen Racing Supply top qualifier among sixteen entries at 15.277 seconds, with Lucas also winning the dash, while Gabbert won the heat.
Gerald Haynes, Jr. would inherit the lead of the SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman feature on lap 8 when leader Rick King would have mechanincal issues and pull pitside, putting Haynes, Jr. on the point. Haynes, Jr. would lead the remainder of the way to pick up the win behind the wheel of his Troy’s Roofing and Cornett Race Engines sponsored #27 Chevelle unit. The remainder of the finishing order would be Logan Whitis, Troy Scott, Daroyl Samples, C.W. Murphy, and Bryan Montgomery. Logan Whitis top ten entries in Wayne Bowen Racing Supply Time Trials at 16.415 seconds, with Haynes, Jr. also winning the heat for the division.
SUMMARY-Ponderosa Speedway-Junction City, KY-April 18, 2008
Wayne Bowen Racing Supply Top Qualifier- Michael Chilton 13.036
Dash- Aaron Hatton, Michael Chilton, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Dustin Neat, Jeff Watson (DNS- Dustin Linville)
Heat- Brandon Fouts, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Christian Rayburn, P.J. Feistritzer
Feature- Michael Chilton, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Aaron Hatton, Dustin Neat, Dustin Linville, P.J. Feistritzer, Buzz Williams, Jeff Watson, Brandon Fouts, Christian Rayburn, Justin Shaw, Donald Barrett, Dennis Barton, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Dwight Embree, Chris Ruble, Matthew Rigdon
Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models (11 entries)
Wayne Bowen Racing Supply Top Qualifier- P.J. Feistritzer 14.280
Dash- Paul Feistritzer, P.J. Feistritzer, Bryan Bernhardt, Peydon Pelphrey, Todd Coffman, Dylan Preston
Heat- Kevin Hardin, Zane Morgan, Jim Wilson, Scott Brewer
Feature- P.J. Feistritzer, Todd Coffman, Bryan Bernhardt, Paul Feistritzer, Kevin Hardin, Dylan Preston, Zane Morgan, Jim Wilson, Gary Yeager, Scott Brewer, Peydon Pelphrey
Hardee’s Modifieds (16 entries)
Wayne Bowen Racing Supply Top Qualifier- Kelly Warren 15.277
Dash- Josh Lucas, Kelly Warren, Timmy York, Kevin Nesselhauf, Kevin Bryant, Travis Preston
Heat- Russ Gabbert, Keith Denny, Shane McKenney, Damon Hounchell
Feature- Josh Lucas, Timmy York, Kelly Warren, Russ Gabbert, Kevin Nesselhauf, Keith Denny, Kevin Bryant, Bobby Neal, Shane McKenney, Tommy Bailey, Rocky Wilson, Ricky Lane, Travis Preston, Damon Hounchell, Randy Turpin, Jeff Johnson
SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman (10 entries)
Wayne Bowen Racing Supply Top Qualifier- Logan Whitis 16.415
Heat- Gerald Haynes, Jr., Rick King, Logan Whitis, Troy Scott
Feature- Gerald
Haynes, Jr., Logan Whitis, Troy Scott, Daroyl Samples, C.W. Murphy, Bryan
Montgomery, Rick King, Brian Cox, Bartley Grant (DNS- Grady Moore, Jr.)
Ponderosa Speedway Has Weekly Racing Series Action Set for Friday April 18
Junction City, Kentucky-April 13, 2008- After being weathered out last Friday evening, “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring”, Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY is set to return to action this Friday evening April 18 at the 3/8 mile clay oval located on the Boyle/Lincoln County border and promoted by Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz.
On the racing docket for Friday April 18 will be a full program of weekly racing series action highlighted by the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models racing for $1,000 to win in their 25 lap main event. The Hardee’s Modifieds will also be in action, racing 20 laps for $600 to win. Joining the Super Late Models and Modifieds will also be the Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, racing 20 laps for $500 to win and the SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman will compete as well, with their main event going 15 laps for $300 to win. All divisions will time trial and be eligible for dash, heat, and feature competition.
Activities for the Friday April 18 racing event will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., with the general admission area open at 5:00 p.m. The driver’s meeting will take place at 7:00 p.m., with hot laps at 7:15 p.m., time trials at 7:45 p.m., and racing set for the green flag at or before 8:30 p.m. For April 11, general admission will be $12, children ages 6 to 12 will be $5, children under age 6 will be free, and a pit pass will be $25.
Ponderosa Speedway last raced on April 5 and feature event winners that evening included Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, P.J. Feistritzer of Danville, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Skylar Marlar of Winfield, TN in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Bartley Grant of Berea, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman. Those four drivers also set atop the current track point standings for all four weekly divisions.
Ponderosa Speedway is located just off of Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, outside of Junction City, KY, just minutes from Danville, KY. Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz are the track promoters and will present dirt track sports entertainment from late March through early October in 2008. For more information about this and all 2008 racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s page on the world wide web at www.ponderosaspeedway.net or call (859) 854-6808 on racedays
Mother Nature Takes Checkered Flag at Ponderosa Speedway for April 11, 2008
Junction City, KY-April 11, 2008- Heavy overnight rains and thunderstorms and continued rain showers in the morning, with more predicted for later in the day, have forced track promoters Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz to cancel the scheduled racing program for Friday evening, April 11.
Racing action will resume at “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring”, Ponderosa Speedway, next Friday evening, April 18. The April 18 racing program will feature a regular program of weekly racing series for the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Hardee’s Modifieds, and SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Ponderosa Speedway is located at 365 Phillips Lane in Junction City, KY, just outside of historic Danville, KY. For more information about all happenings at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track website at www.ponderosaspeedway.net or call (859) 854-6808 on raceday.
Ponderosa Speedway Has Weekly Racing Series Action on Friday, April 11
Junction City, Kentucky-April 6, 2008- “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring”, Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY is set to return to action after last week’s season opener this Friday evening April 11 at the 3/8 mile clay oval located on the Boyle/Lincoln County border and promoted by Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz.
On the racing docket for Friday April 11 will be a full program of weekly racing series action highlighted by the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models racing for $1,000 to win in their 25 lap main event. The Hardee’s Modifieds will also be in action, racing 20 laps for $600 to win. Joining the Super Late Models and Modifieds will also be the Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, racing 20 laps for $500 to win and the SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman will compete as well, with their main event going 15 laps for $300 to win.
Activities for the Friday April 11 racing event will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., with the general admission area open at 5:00 p.m. The driver’s meeting will take place at 7:00 p.m., with hot laps at 7:15 p.m., time trials at 7:45 p.m., and racing set for the green flag at or before 8:30 p.m. For April 11, general admission will be $12, children ages 6 to 12 will be $5, children under age 6 will be free, and a pit pass will be $25.
Ponderosa Speedway held its 2008 season opener with a special Saturday night event last week that saw feature event winners included Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, P.J. Feistritzer of Danville, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Skylar Marlar of Winfield, TN in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Bartley Grant of Berea, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman. These four drivers also set atop the current point standings for all four weekly divisions.
Ponderosa Speedway is located just off of Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, outside of Junction City, KY, just minutes from Danville, KY. Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz are the track promoters and will present dirt track sports entertainment from late March through early October in 2008. For more information about this and all 2008 racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s page on the world wide web at www.ponderosaspeedway.net or call (859) 854-6808 on racedays.
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Mike Marlar Masters Chris Estes/Brad Pena Memorial at Ponderosa Speedway
Junction City, KY-April 5, 2008- On an evening that saw recent rains from Mother Nature produce less than desirable track conditions, Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN would etch his name as the inaugural winner of the Chris Estes/Brad Pena Memorial for Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models at Ponderosa Speedway. Other feature winners included P.J. Feistritzer of Danville, KY in Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Skylar Marlar of Winfield, TN in Hardee’s Modifieds, and Bartley Grant of Berea, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman.
Victor Lee would take the lead at the drop of the green flag on the Super Late Model main event, with Mike Marlar, Brad Neat, Michael Chilton, and Jason Keltner in pursuit. The first of four lap 3 cautions would fly when Bobby Carrier, Jr. slowed on the track with a busted nosepiece and the restart would be called back after Dustin Linville made contact with the restart cone. The next attempted restart would see leader Lee suffer a flat left rear tire and spin exiting turn two, collecting Brad Neat, Dustin Neat, and Rohn Moon, while the fourth attempted restart would not take when Jamie Ferguson slowed in turn two after slight contact with the retaining wall. Once back underway, Marlar was now at the point, while Chilton would take second from Brad Neat on lap 4, and Keltner taking third one trip later.. Linville would be the cause for the next caution on lap 6 after slowing on the backchute with right front suspension damage. The restart would only see one more lap completed when Aaron Hatton would flip his mount in turn four, bringing out a red flag, with Hatton uninjured from the melee. This restart would still see Marlar with the lead, when second place Chilton would spin in turn two with a flat left rear tire and Brad Neat would also be involved as well. When action resumed on lap 8, Keltner would now be second, followed by Rohn Moon, Duane Chamberlain, and Bobby Wolter, Jr. Shannon Thornsberry would be the cause on the next caution on lap 10 when he spun in turn four. The restart would see Moon take second from Keltner on lap 11, only to see another caution on lap 12 when Dustin Neat slowed exiting turn two and ended up tangled with Jeff Shackleford and Arnie Fields. At this point, due to the lateness of the hour and track conditions, the event was trimmed to 30 laps. The field would get three clean laps in with Shon Flanery going to fifth on lap 14, but Joey Daniel would slow on lap 15 to bring another caution period. At the halfway point, Marlar was still the leader, followed by Moon, Chamberlain, Keltner, and Flanery. Flanery would take fourth one circuit later, while Chilton was charging back through the field and would sneak past Keltner for fifth on lap 19. Marlar and Moon continued to pull away from the field and worked lapped traffic for the only time in the race on lap 22, with Moon closing right up on Marlar in turn three on lap 24. But another caution would call off the fight when Chilton would suffer another flat left rear tire and stop on the track on lap 25. The restart would see Chamberlain fire past Moon for second, with Keltner also going around Flanery for fourth. Lap 27 would see the final yellow bunting of the race when third place Moon spun in turn two with a flat left rear tire, while second place Chamberlain also pulled pitside with a flat left rear tire. The final circuits would be caution free and Marlar would go to victory lane aboard the Estes Automotive owned, Estes Automotive, PBM Performance Products, Dyer’s Top Rods, VP Racing Fuels sponsored #78 C.J. Rayburn Race Cars, Estes Race Engines machine. Keltner, Flanery, Chilton, and Moon would complete the top five. Joey Daniel would start 18th and finish sixth, claiming the Valvoline Six-Pack Hard Charger and an extra $100 from Clayton Homes, while Lee, Chris Wilson, Thornsberry, and Chamberlain completed the top ten. In Wayne Bowen Racing Supply time trials, Victor Lee would establish a new Super Late Model track record with a lap of 12.744 seconds among the 32 entries on hand. Lee would also pick up $200 in the Dyer’s Top Rods Dash, while heat wins were captured by Flanery, David Webb, and Moon. Hatton would win the B-Main and Larry Gray was the track provisional for the event.
In Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Model action, defending track champion P.J. Feistritzer would begin defense of that track championship by taking top honors in the Pro Late Model feature event behind the wheel of his Big Daddy’s Auto Sales, Self-Service Storage sponsored #88 C.J. Rayburn Race Cars mount. P.J.’s father, Paul Feistritzer would take runner-up honors, followed by Todd Coffman, Dylan Preston, and Brian Smith. The remainder of the finishing order would be Jeff Rowland, Scott Brewer, Zane Morgan, and Peydon Pelphrey. P.J. Feistritzer would be the top qualifier among 13 entries in the class and would also claim the heat win as well, while Brian Smith would be the Valvoline Six-Pack Hard Charger.
The Hardee’s Modified main event would see polesitter Skylar Marlar follow older brother Mike’s tire tracks to victory lane as Marlar would lead the entire distance in the open-wheel division’s feature event driving the Marlar Auto Mart, Huddle House, Wayne Bowen Racing Supply, RaceCarbs, Doors-N-More, El Rey’s Mexican Restaurant, Precision Automotive, HandyMan sponsored #257 machine to the $1,000 payday. Top qualifier Kelly Warren would take second in the final rundown after a race-long battle with Victor Lee for the position. Russ Gabbert and Keith Denny would claim third and fourth, while Lee slowed on the final lap, but would hold on to take fifth. Rounding out the top ten were Kevin Nesselhauf, Randy Turpin, J.T. Ayers, Robert Potter, and Rocky Wilson. Twenty-two entries saw Marlar also win the dash, while Timmy York and Denny were heat winners, with Wilson taking the Valvoline Six-Pack Hard Charger award after starting 21st.
The SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman main event would provide an entertaining finish as Bartley Grant would charge from his sixth starting position and race side-by-side with race leader Troy Scott for three laps before Grant took the lead coming to the white flag to pick up the win and $500 in his Cookie Monster Power Plants, Double J Cylinder Heads, Sunshine Grill, D&H Heating and Air, Cox Wrecker Service sponsored #1 entry. Scott would take second, followed by Willie Edelen, Butch Moore, Jr., and Joe Walker. Eleven entries saw Logan Whitis be top qualifier, while Scott won the heat, with Grant taking the Valvoline Six-Pack Hard Charger award.
SUMMARY-Ponderosa Speedway-Junction City, Kentucky-April 5, 2008
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models (32 entries)
Top Qualifier- Victor Lee 12.744 (New Track Record)
Dyer’s Top Rods Dash- Victor Lee, Jason Keltner, Mike Marlar, Brad Neat, Michael Chilton, Bobby Wolter, Jr.
1st Heat- Shon Flanery, Jeff Watson, Jamie Ferguson, Christian Rayburn
2nd Heat- David Webb, Shannon Thornsberry, Duane Chamberlain, Dustin Linville
3rd Heat- Rohn Moon, Dustin Neat, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Joey Daniel
B-Main- Aaron Hatton, Chris Wilson, D.J. Wells, Jeff Shackleford, Arnie Fields
Track Provisional- Larry Gray
Chris Estes/Brad Pena Memorial- Mike Marlar, Jason Keltner, Shon Flanery, Michael Chilton, Rohn Moon, Joey Daniel, Victor Lee, Chris Wilson, Shannon Thornsberry, Duane Chamberlain, David Webb, Christian Rayburn, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Larry Gray, Arnie Fields, Dustin Neat, Jeff Shackleford, Brad Neat, Aaron Hatton, Dustin Linville, D.J. Wells, Jamie Ferguson, Jeff Watson, Bobby Carrier, Jr. (DNQ- Dwight Embree, Eric Wells, Marty Stepp, Brandon Fouts, Jordan Bland, Chad Stapleton, Chris Combs, Miguel Coffey)
Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models (13 entries)
Top Qualifier- P.J. Feistritzer
Heat- Paul Feistritzer, P.J. Feistritzer, Dylan Preston, Peydon Pelphrey
Feature- P.J. Feistritzer, Paul Feistritzer, Todd Coffman, Dylan Preston, Brian Smith, Jeff Rowland, Scott Brewer, Zane Morgan, Peydon Pelphrey (DNS- Jim Wilson, Kevin Colston, Brandon Witt, Clyde Harper)
Hardee’s Modifieds (22 entries)
Top Qualifier- Kelly Warren
Dash- Skylar Marlar, Kelly Warren, Russ Gabbert, Travis Preston, Victor Lee, Elliott Despain
1st Heat- Timmy York, Randy Turpin, Matthew Jordan, Shane McKenney
2nd Heat- Keith Denny, Kevin Nesselhauf, Scott Anderson, J.T. Ayers
Feature- Skylar Marlar, Kelly Warren, Russ Gabbert, Keith Denny, Victor Lee, Kevin Nesselhauf, Randy Turpin, J.T. Ayers, Robert Potter, Rocky Wilson, Kevin Mayabb, Kevin Bryant, Timmy Glazer, Timmy York, Matthew Jordan, Elliott Despain, Walt Mayabb, Josh Lucas, Shane McKenney, Scott Anderson, Travis Preston (DNS- Delane Browning)
SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman (11 entries)
Top Qualifier- Logan Whitis
Heat- Troy Scott, Willie Edelen, Butch Moore, Jr., Brian Montgomery
Feature- Bartley Grant, Troy Scott, Willie Edelen, Butch Moore, Jr., Joe Walker, Brian Montgomery, Michael Paul Howard (DNS- Martin Stacy, Logan Whitis, Josh Sexton, Alan Hackworth, Jr.)
Ponderosa Speedway Presents Spring 30 on April 4; Chris Estes/Brad Pena Memorial on April 5
Junction City, KY-March 28, 2008- With the March 28 season opener falling to Mother Nature, Ponderosa Speedway track promoters Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz are now set to present a weekend doubleheader of dirt track racing action at “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring” on Friday April 4 and Saturday April 5.
On Friday April 4, the Spring 30 will take place for the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, with $1,500 up for grabs to the winner of the 30 lap Super Late Model main event. Also as part of the evening’s program, the Super Late Model division will have a Quick Six Dash that will pay $100 to the winner courtesy of Clayton Homes. Clayton Homes will also pay $50 the driver in the Super Late Model division that advances the most positions in the Spring 30 A-Main. The winner of the Spring 30 will be guaranteed a starting position in the Chris Estes/Brad Pena Memorial event the next evening. Joining the Super Late Models for this event will be the Hardee’s Modified division, racing 25 laps for $800 to win in their main event. The Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models will also be in action, racing 20 laps for $500 to win and the SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman will be in competition as well, racing 20 laps for $500 to win in their feature event. The winners of the Modified, Pro Late Model, and Sportsman feature events will also be guaranteed starting spots in the feature events for their respective divisions the following evening as well.
On Saturday April 5, the 1st Annual Chris Estes/Brad Pena Memorial event presented by Estes Race Engines and Stephens Motorsports will be contested, with the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Model division racing 40 laps for $4,000 to win. As part of the activities on April 5, the Super Late Model division will be compete in a $200 to win Quick Six Dash presented by Dyer’s Top Rods and Clayton Homes will award $100 to the Hard Charger in the Chris Estes/Brad Pena Memorial A-Main event. Also as part of this event, the Hardee’s Modified A-Main will be 30 laps, with $1,000 going to the feature winner, while the Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models will race 25 laps for $600 to win, with the SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman racing 20 laps for $500 to win. There will also be an autograph session on Saturday afternoon 45 minutes prior to the driver’s meeting that will feature drivers from all four divisions signing autographs and greeting the race fans.
Activities for the weekend will start on Friday April 4 with the pit area opening at 4:00 p.m., with the general admission area opening at 5:00. The driver’s meeting will take place at 7:00, with hot laps at 7:15, time trials at 7:45, and racing set for the green flag at or before 8:30. General admission for Friday April 4 will $15 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12, free to children under age 6, and a pit pass will be $30. On Saturday April 5, the pit area will open at 4:00 p.m., with the general admission area opening at 5:00. The driver’s autograph session will begin around 6:15, with the driver’s meeting at 7:00, hot laps at 7:15, time trials at 7:45, with racing set for the green flag at or before 8:30. General admission for Saturday April 5 will be $20 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12, free for children under age 6, and a pit pass will be $35.
Ponderosa Speedway is located just off of Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County border. Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz are the track promoters and present dirt track sports entertainment on Friday evening from late March through early October. For more information about this event and all activities at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s webpage at www.ponderosaspeedway.net or call (859) 854-6808 on racedays.
Ponderosa Speedway Weathered Out on March 28; Next Action on April 4 and April 5
Junction City, Kentucky-March 28, 2008- Early morning rains and the prediction of a drop in temperatures have forced track officials at Ponderosa Speedway to postpone the scheduled racing activities, the 2008 Season Opener, that was scheduled for this evening, March 28.
The focus of attention will now shift to the first weekend of April. On Friday April 4, the Spring 30 will be contested, paying $1,500 to win for the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, along with an $800 to win feature for Hardee’s Modifieds, $500 to win each for Kentucky National Pro Late Models and SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman. On Saturday April 5, it will be the Chris Estes/Brad Pena Memorial, paying $4,000 to win for the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, along with a $1,000 to win feature for the Hardee’s Modifieds. The Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models will race for $600 to win, while the SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman will race for $500 to win.
For more information about this and all events at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s website at www.ponderosaspeedway.net or phone (859) 854-6808 on racedays.
Ponderosa Speedway Welcomes Valvoline as Six-Pack Hard Charger Award Supporter
Junction City, KY- March 24, 2008- The track promotion trio of Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz would like to welcome Valvoline Oil Products as a track supporter for Ponderosa Speedway and announce an exciting program to help the racers at “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring”.
While now being the “official oil product of Ponderosa Speedway”, Valvoline will also be involved in sponsoring the hard-charger award for each of the four weekly divisions in competition.
The “Valvoline 6-Pack Hard Charger Award” will be awarded to the driver in the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Model, Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Model, Hardee’s Modified, and SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman feature events that advance the most positions from their original starting positions over the course of that event. Each hard-charger award will consist of a six-pack of Valvoline Synthetic Racing 20w50 racing oil, carrying a value of about $60 per six-pack. This promotion make $6,000 worth of Valvoline Synthetic Racing Oil available to racers at Ponderosa Speedway.
Ponderosa Speedway is located just off of Phillips Lane, outside of Junction City, KY and just minutes from Danville, KY. For more information about all events and activities at “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring”, visit the track’s webpage on the world wide web at www.ponderosaspeedway.net and/or phone (859) 854-6808 on racedays.
Ponderosa Speedway Slings Clay With 2008 Season Opener on Friday March 28
Junction City, Kentucky-March 22, 2008- “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring”, Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY is set to get an exciting 2008 racing season going full throttle beginning Friday evening March 28 at the 3/8 mile clay oval located on the Boyle/Lincoln County border and promoted by Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz.
After a successful practice night on March 21 that saw 27 drivers from three states come out to “shake off the dust and work out the new kinks” from their racing machines, the 2008 racing season at Ponderosa Speedway is officially set sling clay beginning this Friday evening March 28.
On the racing program for the 2008 season opener at Ponderosa Speedway, which enters its 37th season of dirt track sports entertainment this season, will be a full program of racing action for the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Hardee’s Modifieds, and SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman. Feature events for the evening will see the Super Late Models compete for $1,000 to win, Pro Late Models for $500 to win, Modifieds for $600 to win, and Sportsman for $300 to win.
Activities for the March 28 season opener will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., with general admission set to open at 5:00 p.m. The driver’s meeting will take place at 7:00 p.m., with hot laps at 7:15 p.m., time trials at 7:45 p.m., and racing set for the green flag at or before 8:30 p.m. For March 28, general admission will be $12, children ages 6 to 12 will be $5, children under age 6 will be free, and a pit pass will be $25.
This will be a non-track points event, with the 2008 points chase beginning on Friday April 4 with the running of the Spring 30, followed up by double track points on Saturday April 5 for the Chris Estes/Brad Pena Memorial. Defending track champions at Ponderosa Speedway for 2007 are Aaron Hatton of Mount Sterling, KY in Super Late Models, P.J. Feistritzer of Danville, KY in Pro Late Models, Shon Flanery of Mount Carmel, TN in Modifieds, and Rick King of Junction City, KY in Sportsman.
Ponderosa Speedway is located just off of Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, outside of Junction City, KY, just minutes from Danville, KY. Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz are the track promoters and will present dirt track sports entertainment from late March through early October in 2008. For more information about this and all 2008 racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s page on the world wide web at www.ponderosaspeedway.net or call (859) 854-6808 on racedays.
Ponderosa Speedway Mourns Passing of Close Friend/Supporter
Junction City, KY- March 19, 2008- The entire management and staff of Ponderosa Speedway would like to send out its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of a departed member of its racing family.
Charles Garnett Woodrum of Junction City, KY, beloved husband of Rosemary Woodrum for 44 years, passed away on March 17, 2008. Born August 9, 1938, he was a son of the late Johnny and Mae Woodrum of Liberty, KY. Garnett was a retired employee of the former Whitehouse Humphrey Garage, where he was well-known for his outstanding body work. He was an avid fan of NASCAR and a faithful friend and supporter of Ponderosa Speedway, where he volunteered his time. Garnett was a member of the First Baptist Church of Junction City. Mr. Woodrum is survived by four children: Karen Riley, Jimmy Crawford and Lois (Glenn) Miller, all of Hazard, KY, and David (Peggy) Crawford of Louisville, KY. A sister, Shirley Murphy, and two brothers, Sheral (Dianne) and Gilbert (Dorenda) Woodrum all of Liberty, KY also survive. A total of thirteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren also survive. Mr. Woodrum was preceded in death by a brother, Hubert Woodrum of Cincinnati, OH.
Services will be Friday at 11:00 a.m. at Stith Funeral Home and Family Center in Junction City, with Rev. Dale Denton officiating, while music will be provided by Glenn Miller. Visitation will be on Thursday, March 20, from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Stith Funeral Home and Family Center in Junction City. Pallbearers will be Wayne, Jonathan and Phillip Woodrum, Dallon Murphy, Micky Frisby and Jeff Lynn. Honorary pallbearers are employees of Ponderosa Speedway, ICU nurses at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, Corky and Kathy Smith and Ricky Sinkhorn. Burial will be in Danville Memorial Gardens. For further information, visit www.stithfuneralhome.net.
Ponderosa Speedway Announces Track Sponsors/Supporters for 2008
Junction City, KY- March 18, 2008 Ponderosa Speedway track promoters Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz are proud to announce their official 2008 class and track sponsors and marketing partners for the upcoming racing season.
Good Neighbor Pharmacy of Danville, KY will be the class sponsor for the Super Late Model division. Kentucky National Guard is the proud supporter of the Pro Late Model division. Hardee’s of Junction City, KY is back as the class sponsor of the Open Wheel Modified class. SkyTower Power Race Engines of Stanford, KY will again be the title sponsor for the ever-growing Sportsman division.
Other track sponsors and supporters that are “official” at Ponderosa Speedway for the 2008 season include Country Hearth Inn of Danville, KY (official lodging center of Ponderosa Speedway), Pepsi (official beverage products of Ponderosa Speedway), Pizza Hut of Danville, KY (official pizza of Ponderosa Speedway), Strader Motorsports Photography of Corbin, KY (Derek Strader-official track photographer of Ponderosa Speedway), and WHIR AM-1230/WRNZ 105.1 FM of Danville, KY (official radio stations of Ponderosa Speedway).
Ponderosa Speedway will conduct an open practice this Friday evening, March 21, from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. for all divisions. The official start of the 2008 racing season is set for Friday evening, March 28, with all four weekly divisions in action. For more information about Ponderosa Speedway, hot lap your computer’s web browser to www.ponderosaspeedway.net or call (859) 854-6808 on racedays.
2008 “Official” Ponderosa Speedway Track Sponsors
*Country Hearth Inn- Danville (Official Lodging Center of Ponderosa Speedway)
*Good Neighbor Pharmacy- Danville (Official Sponsor of the Super Late Model Division)
*Hardee’s- Junction City (Official Sponsor of the Open Wheel Modified Division)
*Kentucky National Guard (Official Supporter of the Pro Late Model Division)
*Pepsi (Official Beverage of Ponderosa Speedway)
*Pizza Hut- Danville (Official Pizza of Ponderosa Speedway)
*SkyTower Power Race Engines- Stanford (Official Sponsor of the Sportsman Division)
*Strader Motorsports Photography- Corbin (Official Photographer of Ponderosa Speedway)
*WHIR 1230 AM- Danville “Home of NASCAR in Boyle County” and WRNZ 105.1 “Z105” (Official Radio Stations of Ponderosa Speedway)
*American Farmland by Tarter Gate- Dunnville
*Andrew Automotive- Stanford
*Arby’s- Danville
*Bob Allen Motor Mall- Danville/Liberty
*Campbell’s Sanitation- Danville
*Cash Express- Stanford
*Cecil’s Body Shop- Lancaster
*C.J. Rayburn Race Cars- Whiteland, IN
*Clayton Homes- Stanford
*Dix River Stone- Lancaster
*Dixie Paving- Stanford
*Equipment Sales and Rental- Danville
*First Southern Bank- Stanford
*Fort Logan Trading Post- Stanford
*GO Chevrolet- Danville
*Greenline Equipment- Danville
*Hi-Tech Graphics and Signs- Waynesburg
*Hometown Tire- Danville
*Irvin Group Real Estate- Stanford/Lancaster
*Junction City Shell Express- Junction City
*Lawson Tractor Sales and Service- Junction City
*Lee’s Famous Recipe- Danville
*Lee’s Famous Recipe- Stanford
*Lincoln Scrap Metal- Junction City
*Lincoln County Ready Mix- Stanford
*McGowan Excavating- Faubush
*Mid State Recycling Company- Danville
*O’Reilly Auto Parts- Danville/Stanford/Harrodsburg
*ORS Body Shop- Nicholasville
*Patriot Sports- Stanford
*Poncer’s Tax Shoppe- Danville
*Precision Chiropractic- Stanford
*Shoney’s- Danville
*State Farm Insurance- Danville
*Stuart Powell Ford- Danville
*Todd Metals- Somerset
*Todd Truss-Somerset
*Valvoline Oil Products
*Wayne Bowen Racing Supply- Harrodsburg
Ponderosa Speedway Practice Night Now Set for Friday March 21
Junction City, KY- March 18, 2008- With rainy weather in the area last weekend, the Ponderosa Speedway track trio of Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz were forced to postpone last Saturday afternoon’s scheduled practice day.
The official Practice Night to kick off the 2008 racing season is set for this Friday evening, March 21. This date was originally scheduled to be the ’08 season opener event, but with the Practice Night now occurring on March 21, the official racing Season Opener at “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring” will now take place on Friday evening, March 28.
The Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Hardee’s Modifieds, Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, and SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman will all be in competitive practice this Friday evening, March 21, and all four divisions will be featured on the season opening card on Friday evening, March 28.
Activities for the Practice Night for March 21 will see pit and main gates open at 4:00 p.m., with practice laps set to begin around 6:00 p.m. Admission to either the main grandstand or pit area is $10 and allows patrons to tour the entire grounds if they choose to do so and also get up close and personal with their favorite drivers.
Ponderosa Speedway is located just off of Phillips Lane outside of Junction City, KY on the Boyle/Lincoln County border. The Yantz family presents dirt track sports entertainment in 2008 on Friday evenings from late March through early October. For more information about all activities at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s website on the world wide web at www.ponderosaspeedway.net or phone (859) 854-6808 on racedays.
Ponderosa Speedway Presents Spring 30 on April 4; Chris Estes/Brad Pena Memorial on April 5
Junction City, KY-March 13, 2008- Ponderosa Speedway track promoters Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz are set to present a weekend doubleheader at “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring” on Friday April 4 and Saturday April 5.
On Friday April 4, the Spring 30 will take place for the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, with $1,500 up for grabs to the winner of the 30 lap Super Late Model main event. Also as part of the evening’s program, the Super Late Model division will have a Quick Six Dash that will pay $100 to the winner courtesy of Clayton Homes. Clayton Homes will also pay $50 the driver in the Super Late Model division that advances the most positions in the Spring 30 A-Main. The winner of the Spring 30 will be guaranteed a starting position in the Chris Estes/Brad Pena Memorial event the next evening. Joining the Super Late Models for this event will be the Hardee’s Modified division, racing 25 laps for $800 to win in their main event. The Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models will also be in action, racing 20 laps for $500 to win and the SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman will be in competition as well, racing 20 laps for $400 to win in their feature event. The winners of the Modified, Pro Late Model, and Sportsman feature events will also be guaranteed starting spots in the feature events for their respective divisions the following evening as well.
On Saturday April 5, the 1st Annual Chris Estes/Brad Pena Memorial event presented by Estes Race Engines and Stephens Motorsports will be contested, with the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Model division racing 40 laps for $4,000 to win. As part of the activities on April 5, the Super Late Model division will be compete in a $200 to win Quick Six Dash presented by Dyer’s Top Rods and Clayton Homes will award $100 to Hard Charger in the Chris Estes/Brad Pena Memorial A-Main event. Also as part of this event, the Hardee’s Modified A-Main will be 30 laps, with $1,000 going to the feature winner, while the Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models will race 25 laps for $600 to win, with the SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman racing 20 laps for $500 to win. There will also be an autograph session on Saturday afternoon 45 minutes prior to the driver’s meeting that will feature drivers from all four divisions signing autographs and greeting the race fans.
Ponderosa Speedway will have an open practice on Friday March 21, with the 2008 racing season set to begin on Friday evening, March 28, featuring the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Hardee’s Modifieds, Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, and SkyTower Power Race Engines all in action. The points chase for the track championships in all four divisions will begin with the racing events scheduled for Friday April 4, with double track points up for grabs on Saturday April 5.
Ponderosa Speedway is located just off of Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County border. Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz are the track promoters and present dirt track sports entertainment on Friday evening from late March through early October. For more information about this event and all activities at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s webpage at www.ponderosaspeedway.net or call (859) 854-6808 on racedays.
Ponderosa Speedway Practice Cancelled for March 15; Practice Night Now on March 21
Junction City, KY-March 12, 2008- The practice day scheduled for this Saturday March 15 at Ponderosa Speedway has been cancelled due to already saturated grounds and the predicted forecast of more rain moving into the Central Kentucky area on Friday and Saturday.
Track promoters Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz have now set the date of Friday March 21 as the official practice night. This will move the 2008 season opener at “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring” back one week until Friday March 28.
Activities for the March 21 practice night will see pit gates open at 4:00 p.m., with practice laps set to get underway around 6:00 p.m. The evening’s practice activities are scheduled to conclude around 10:00 p.m. Pit area and general admission will be $10 and allow race fans to make their way pitside to meet and greet their favorite drivers and get an up close view of their favorite racers ride for 2008.
The 2008 racing season is now set to begin on Friday evening March 28, as the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Hardee’s Modifieds, and SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman will all be in action.
Ponderosa Speedway is located just off of Phillps Lane outside of Junction City, KY on the Boyle/Lincoln County border. For more information concerning all events and activities at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s website at www.ponderosaspeedway.net or call (859) 854-6808 on racedays.
Ponderosa Speedway’s August 1 John Bradshaw Memorial to be Co-Sanctioned by O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series and Independent Racing Series
Junction City, Kentucky-March 7, 2008- Ponderosa Speedway track promoters Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz are pleased to announce an exciting and historic event to take place at “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring” on Friday August 1.
The 6th Annual John Bradshaw Memorial event will see the O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Super Late Model division and the Independent Racing Series co-sanction what will be an awesome evening of dirt track sports entertainment. Larry Yantz, who also serves as race director for the Super Late Model division of the O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series and Independent Racing Series race director Dean Miracle have agreed to have both sanctioning bodies govern this August 1 event.
The race will be 50 laps in distance and pay the winner $5,000 for their evening’s work. The event will see the fan-friendly Independent Racing Series race format utilized, while the competitors will be action using the tire rule of the O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Super Late Model division. The event is scheduled to start at least 24 entries, with two series provisionals available to both sanctioning groups regular series travelers.
The Kentucky-based O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Super Late Model division will begin its 7th season of competition in 2008 and Victor Lee of Stanford, KY is the defending series champion. The Ohio-based Independent Racing Series recently completed an outstanding inaugural season of competition that saw Rick Aukland of Zanesville, OH be crowned the IRS champion.
More details concerning this event will be announced as the event draws near. For more information about Ponderosa Speedway, visit www.ponderosaspeedway.net and for more information both sanctioning groups, visit www.battleofthebluegrass.com and www.irsracing.net.
Ponderosa Speedway Practice Day Set for Saturday March 15
Junction City, Kentucky-March 7, 2008- “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring”, Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY has an exciting 2008 racing schedule that has 25 total events scheduled at the 3/8 mile clay oval promoted by Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz.
Divisions to be featured on a weekly basis at “The Pond” in 2008 will be Super Late Models, Pro (Crate) Late Models, Modifieds, and Sportsman. The racing action at Ponderosa Speedway will take place on Friday evenings, with a pair of Saturday evening events in the mix as well.
The first laps of the 37th season of dirt track sports entertainment at the legendary oval located on the Boyle/Lincoln County boundary will be on Saturday March 15, with an open practice for all divisions from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. The first night of official race competition will take place on Friday evening, March 21, featuring all four weekly divisions in a full program of weekly racing series action. Track points will begin on Friday evening, April 4.
The Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Kentucky National Guard Pro Late Models, Hardee’s Modifieds, and SkyTower Power Race Engines Sportsman divisions will all be able to take practice to shake down their machines before action gets underway for real the following Friday evening on March 21. Gates will open at Noon for practice on Saturday March 15, with admission to the grandstand or pit area $10 and patrons can visit the pit area and check out their favorite drivers racing machines that will compete at Ponderosa Speedway in 2008.
Ponderosa Speedway is located just off of Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, just minutes from Danville, KY. Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz are the track promoters and will present dirt track sports entertainment from mid-March through early October. For more information about all 2008 racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s page on the world wide web at www.ponderosaspeedway.net or call (859) 854-6808 on racedays.
Ponderosa
Speedway Announces Division Sponsors for 2008 Season
Junction City, Kentucky-January 22, 2008- Track promoters Larry, Chad, and Sarah
Yantz would like to announce the division sponsors for weekly racing series at
Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY for the 2008 racing season. The four
weekly divisions of racing will include Super Late Models, Pro (Crate) Late
Models, Open Wheel Modifieds, and Sportsman.
The Super Late Model division will receive sponsorship from Good Neighbor
Pharmacy. The local area Good Neighbor Pharmacy is located in Danville, KY and
returns as the division sponsor after picking up the sponsor placement at the
midpoint of the 2007 season for the full-fendered, clay-slinging warriors of
dirt track sports entertainment. Each Good Neighbor Pharmacy has an on-site
pharmacist that is friendly and can assist you with all your medical needs and
questions.
The Pro Late Model division (called Crate Late Models in 2007) will return for
their second season of action in 2008 as the Kentucky National Guard will be the
proud supporters of this division. Based locally in Danville, KY, the local
Kentucky National Guard unit are proud supporters of the weekly racing action at
Ponderosa Speedway.
The wide open warriors of the Open Wheel Modified division will again receive
sponsorship from Hardee's, with the local Hardee's being located in Junction
City, KY. As one of over 3,200 locations nationwide, a visit to Hardee's
guarantees quality service and satisfaction everytime.
The Sportsman division will once again receive division sponsorship from the
local engine builders at SkyTower Power Race Engines. Locally owned and
operated in Stanford, KY, many racers around the area use the "power of SkyTower"
to propel themselves to victory lane at tracks all around the region.
There will be an open practice at Ponderosa Speedway on Saturday afternoon,
March 15, from 1 p.m. until around 6:00 p.m. The opening night of racing action
at the track known as "Kentucky's Baddest Bullring" will be on Friday evening,
March 21, with a full program of weekly racing series action.
Ponderosa Speedway is located at 365 Phillips Lane, just outside of Junction
City, KY on the Boyle/Lincoln border. Larry, Chad, and Sarah Yantz are the
track promoters and will present dirt track sports entertainment in 2008 on
Friday evenings from late March through early October. For more information
about the entire 2008 racing season at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track's
page on the world wide web, which is located at www.ponderosaspeedway.net.
Michael Despain-Ponderosa Speedway Media Consultant ([email protected] and/or
[email protected])
2008 Media
Release #2 (For Immediate Release-January 3, 2008)
Contact-Michael Despain ([email protected] and/or [email protected])
Ponderosa Speedway Announces Divisional Rule Changes for 2008
Junction City, Kentucky-January 3, 2008- Ponderosa Speedway track co-promoters
Larry and Chad Yantz would like to announce the following divisional rule
changes that are effective immediately for the upcoming 2008 racing season:
1.) Super Late Models- Will utilize the O'Reilly NARA Battle of the Bluegrass
DirtCar Series tire rule on all four corners of the race cars (Hoosier- LM20,
1300, LM40, 1600, or shoulder-plated D55 compounds; American Racer- SD44, MD 56
compounds; Goodyear- G40, G50 compounds)
2.) Modifieds- Will utilize the Battle of the Bluegrass Modified Series tire
rule on all four corners of the race cars (Hoosier- A or H compounds; American
Racer- Hard or Extra Hard compounds)
3.) Pro (Crate) Late Models- Will utilize the tire rules of the NeSmith
Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series (Hoosier- D21, D55, or Spec 55 (WRS or HTS)
compounds; American Racer- Spec 48, Crate 48, Spec 56, or Crate 56 compounds;
Goodyear- G40, G50 compounds)
4.) Sportsman- May run the Modified type tires (Hoosier- A or H compounds rear
only; American Racer- Hard or Extra Hard rear only; Open compound on front tires
only)
For more information, log on to
www.ponderosaspeedway.net.
2008 Media Release #1 (For
Immediate Release-January 3, 2008)
Contact- Michael Despain ([email protected] and/or [email protected])
Ponderosa Speedway Promises Exciting 2008 Dirt Track Sports Entertainment
Schedule
Junction City, Kentucky-January 3, 2008- "Kentucky's Baddest Bullring",
Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY has an exciting 2008 racing schedule
that has 25 total events scheduled at the 3/8 mile clay oval promoted by Larry,
Chad, and Sarah Yantz.
Divisions to be featured on a weekly basis at "The Pond" in 2008 will be Super
Late Models, Pro (Crate) Late Models, Modifieds, and Sportsman. The racing
action at Ponderosa Speedway will take place on Friday evenings, with a pair of
Saturday evening events in the mix as well.
The first laps of the 37th season of dirt track sports entertainment at the
legendary oval located on the Boyle/Lincoln County boundary will be on Saturday
March 15, with an open practice for all divisions from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. The
first night of official race competition will take place on Friday evening,
March 21, featuring all four weekly divisions in a full program of weekly racing
series action. Track points will begin on Friday evening, April 4.
The Super Late Model division will be highlighted with several special events
over the course of the '08 campaign. The first big weekend for the Super Late
Models will take place on April 4 and 5, with the 5th Annual Spring 30 taking
place on Friday April 4, paying $1,500 to win for Super Late Models, while the
1st Annual Chris Estes/Brad Pena Memorial will fly on Saturday April 5, paying
$3,000 to win. The O'Reilly NARA Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series is
scheduled to make two appearances in 2008, with the 9th Annual Hugh "Junebug"
Rowland taking place on May 2, paying $3,000 to win, along with the 13th Annual
Pete Abell Memorial event on July 11, paying $3,000 to win as well. The
Independent Racing Series will make its first ever appearance for the 6th Annual
John Bradshaw Memorial race on August 1, with the winner claiming $5,000. The
season will conclude on Friday and Saturday October 3 and 4 as the Super Late
Models will vie for $2,000 to win in the 2nd Annual Friday Night Rumble on
Friday October 3, with the 18th Annual Fall Classic set to take centerstage on
Saturday evening October 4, with $5,000 up for grabs to the winner. There are
four other evenings that the Super Late Models will pay at least $1,500 to win,
with those being on April 25, May 9, June 13, and September 19. The Super Late
Model division will operate under the rules and regulations of the O'Reilly NARA
Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series. Aaron Hatton of Mount Sterling, KY is
the defending Super Late Model track champion.
The Pro(Crate) Late Model division returns for action once again after a
successful debut in 2007. Special events for the Pro Late Model division for
the upcoming 2008 racing season will be A $600 to win event on Saturday, April 5
and on Friday and Saturday, October 3 and 4. A pair of $1,000 to events for the
Pro Late Model division will also take place, with those events running on June
13 and September 19. The Pro Late Model division will race under the rules and
regulations of the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series, but will not be
sanctioned by the group. P.J. Feistritzer of Danville, KY is the defending Pro
Late Model track champion.
The Modified division will see a pair of NARA Battle of the Bluegrass Modified
Series events highlight the open-wheel part of the racing schedule. The 4th
Annual Summer Shootout is set for May 23, while the 4th Annual Railroad Days
Showdown will take place on August 22. Both of these events will pay $1,500 to
win. The Modifieds will also be part of the April 4 and 5 doubleheader, racing
for $800 to win on Friday evening April 4 and $1,000 to win on Saturday evening
April 5. They will also race for $1,000 to win each evening as part of the Fall
Classic weekend on Friday October 3 and Saturday October 4. The Modified
division will race under the rules and regulation of the NARA Battle of the
Bluegrass Modified Series. Shon Flanery of Mount Carmel, TN is the defending
Modified track champion.
The Sportsman division will once again be back for the attack after doubling in
numbers from the beginning to the end of the race season in 2007. Special
events for this division will see a $400 to win event on Friday April 4, with
$500 to win on Saturday April 5. A trio of $500 to win events will take place
over the course of the season on June 20, August 15, and September 12, along
with a pair of $500 to win events on Fall Classic weekend on Friday October 3
and Saturday October 4. Rick King of Junction City, KY is the defending
Sportsman track champion.
Ponderosa Speedway is located just off of Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln
County border, just minutes from Danville, KY. For more information about all
2008 racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track's page on the
world wide web at www.ponderosaspeedway.net or (859) 854-6808 on racedays.
2008 Schedule of Events
March 15- Open Practice for All Divisions: 1 p.m. until 6 p.m.
March 21- 2008 Season Opener: Super Late Models, Pro Late Models, Modifieds,
and Sportsman
March 28- Full Racing Program for Super Late Models, Pro Late Models, Modifieds,
and Sportsman
April 4 (Friday)- 5th Annual Spring 30: Super Late Models-$1,500 to win;
Modifieds-$800 to win; Pro Late Models- $500 to win; Sportsman-$400 to win
(Track Points Begin)
April 5 (Saturday)- 1st Annual Chris Estes/Brad Pena Memorial: Super Late
Models- $3,000 to win; Modifieds-$1,000 to win; Pro Late Models-$600 to win;
Sportsman-$500 to win (Double Track Points)
April 11- Weekly Racing Series- Super Late Models, Pro Late Models, Modifieds,
and Sportsman
April 18- Weekly Racing Series- Super Late Models, Pro Late Models, Modifieds,
and Sportsman
April 25- Super Late Models-$1,500 to win; Weekly Racing Series for Pro Late
Models, Modifieds, and Sportsman
May 2- 9th Annual Hugh "Junebug" Rowland Memorial: O'Reilly NARA Battle of the
Bluegrass DirtCar Series-$3,000 to win; Weekly Racing Series for Pro Late
Models, Modifieds, and Sportsman
May 9- Super Late Models-$1,500 to win; Weekly Racing Series for Pro Late
Models, Modifieds, and Sportsman
May 16- Weekly Racing Series- Super Late Models, Pro Late Models, Modifieds, and
Sportsman
May 23- 4th Annual Summer Shootout: NARA Battle of the Bluegrass Modified
Series-$1,500 to win; Weekly Racing Series for Pro Late Models, Modifieds, and
Sportsman
May 30- Weekly Racing Series- Super Late Models, Pro Late Models, Modifieds, and
Sportsman
June 6- OFF (Closed for Dream 100)
June 13- Super Late Models-$1,500 to win; Pro Late Models-$1,000 to win; Weekly
Racing Series for Modifieds and Sportsman
June 20- Sportsman-$500 to win; Weekly Racing Series for Super Late Models, Pro
Late Models, and Modifieds
June 27- Weekly Racing Series- Super Late Models, Pro Late Models, Modifieds,
and Sportsman
July 4- OFF (Closed for Lincoln County Fair)
July 11- 13th Annual Pete Abell Memorial: O'Reilly NARA Battle of the Bluegrass
DirtCar Series-$3,000 to win; Weekly Racing Series for Pro Late Models,
Modifieds, and Sportsman
July 18- OFF (Closed for Boyle County Fair)
July 25- Weekly Racing Series- Super Late Models, Pro Late Models, Modifieds,
Sportsman
August 1- 6th Annual John Bradshaw Memorial: Independent Racing Series-$5,000 to
win; Weekly Racing Series for Pro Late Models, Modifieds, and Sportsman
August 8- OFF
August 15- Sportsman-$500 to win; Weekly Racing Series for Super Late Models,
Pro Late Models, Modifieds
August 22- 4th Annual Railroad Days Showdown: NARA Battle of the Bluegrass
Modified Series-$1,500 to win; Weekly Racing Series for Super Late Models, Pro
Late Models, and Sportsman
August 29- Weekly Racing Series- Super Late Models, Pro Late Models, Modifieds,
and Sportsman
September 5- OFF (Closed for World 100)
September 12- Sportsman-$500 to win; Weekly Racing Series for Super Late Models,
Pro Late Models, Modifieds
September 19- Super Late Models-$1,500 to win; Pro Late Models-$1,000 to win;
Weekly Racing Series for Modifieds and Sportsman
September 26- OFF
October 3 (Friday)- 2nd Annual Friday Night Rumble (Night Before The Fall
Classic)- Super Late Models-$2,000 to win; Modifieds-$1,000 to win; Pro Late
Models-$600 to win; Sportsman-$500 to win
October 4 (Saturday)- 18th Annual Fall Classic- Super Late Models- $5,000 to
win; Modifieds-$1,000 to win; Pro Late Models-$600 to win; Sportsman-$500 to win
(Double Track Points)
NOTE: Schedule is Subject to Additions/Changes/Deletions
For More Information About Ponderosa Speedway, Contact the Following
Individuals:
-Larry Yantz (Promoter): (606) 510-5331; (606) 379-5757 or Chad Yantz
(Co-Promoter): (606) 510-4836; [email protected] via e-mail
-Michael Despain (Media Consultant): (270) 465-3380; [email protected] or
[email protected]
-Ponderosa Speedway (Race Day): (859) 854-6808; -Online at
www.ponderosaspeedway.net
2008 Schedule of
Events
March 15- Open Practice for All Divisions: 1 p.m. until 6 p.m.
March 21- 2008 Season Opener: Super Late Models, Crate Late Models, Modifieds,
and Sportsman
March 28- Full Racing Program for Super Late Models, Crate Late Models,
Modifieds, and Sportsman
April 4 (Friday)- 5th Annual Spring 30: Super Late Models-$1,500 to win;
Modifieds-$800 to win; Crate Late Models- $500 to win; Sportsman-$400 to win
(Track Points Begin)
April 5 (Saturday)- 1st Annual Chris Estes/Brad Pena Memorial: Super Late
Models- $3,000 to win; Modifieds-$1,000 to win; Crate Late Models-$600 to win;
Sportsman-$500 to win (Double Track Points)
April 11- Weekly Racing Series- Super Late Models, Crate Late Models, Modifieds,
and Sportsman
April 18- Weekly Racing Series- Super Late Models, Crate Late Models, Modifieds,
and Sportsman
April 25- Super Late Models-$1,500 to win; Weekly Racing Series for Crate Late
Models, Modifieds, and Sportsman
May 2- 9th Annual Hugh “Junebug” Rowland Memorial: O’Reilly NARA Battle of the
Bluegrass DirtCar Series-$3,000 to win; Weekly Racing Series for Crate Late
Models, Modifieds, and Sportsman
May 9- Super Late Models-$1,500 to win; Weekly Racing Series for Crate Late
Models, Modifieds, and Sportsman
May 16- Weekly Racing Series- Super Late Models, Crate Late Models, Modifieds,
and Sportsman
May 23- 4th Annual Summer Shootout: NARA Battle of the Bluegrass Modified
Series-$1,500 to win; Weekly Racing Series for Crate Late Models, Modifieds, and
Sportsman
May 30- Weekly Racing Series- Super Late Models, Crate Late Models, Modifieds,
and Sportsman
June 6- OFF (Closed for Dream 100)
June 13- Super Late Models-$1,500 to win; Crate Late Models-$1,000 to win;
Weekly Racing Series for Modifieds and Sportsman
June 20- Sportsman-$500 to win; Weekly Racing Series for Super Late Models,
Crate Late Models, and Modifieds
June 27- Weekly Racing Series- Super Late Models, Crate Late Models, Modifieds,
and Sportsman
July 4- OFF (Closed for Lincoln County Fair)
July 11- 13th Annual Pete Abell Memorial: O’Reilly NARA Battle of the Bluegrass
DirtCar Series-$3,000 to win; Weekly Racing Series for Crate Late Models,
Modifieds, and Sportsman
July 18- OFF (Closed for Boyle County Fair)
July 25- Weekly Racing Series- Super Late Models, Crate Late Models, Modifieds,
Sportsman
August 1- 6th Annual John Bradshaw Memorial: Independent Racing Series-$5,000 to
win; Weekly Racing Series for Crate Late Models, Modifieds, and Sportsman
August 8- OFF
August 15- Sportsman-$500 to win; Weekly Racing Series for Super Late Models,
Crate Late Models, Modifieds
August 22- 4th Annual Railroad Days Showdown: NARA Battle of the Bluegrass
Modified Series-$1,500 to win; Weekly Racing Series for Super Late Models, Crate
Late Models, and Sportsman
August 29- Weekly Racing Series- Super Late Models, Crate Late Models,
Modifieds, and Sportsman
September 5- OFF (Closed for World 100)
September 12- Sportsman-$500 to win; Weekly Racing Series for Super Late Models,
Crate Late Models, Modifieds
September 19- Super Late Models-$1,500 to win; Crate Late Models-$1,000 to win;
Weekly Racing Series for Modifieds and Sportsman
September 26- OFF
October 3 (Friday)- 2nd Annual Friday Night Rumble (Night Before The Fall
Classic)- Super Late Models-$2,000 to win; Modifieds-$1,000 to win; Crate Late
Models-$600 to win; Sportsman-$500 to win
October 4 (Saturday)- 18th Annual Fall Classic- Super Late Models- $5,000 to
win; Modifieds-$1,000 to win; Crate Late Models-$600 to win; Sportsman-$500 to
win (Double Track Points)
NOTE: Schedule is Subject to Additions/Changes/Deletions
For More Information About Ponderosa Speedway, Contact the Following
Individuals:
-Larry Yantz (Promoter): (606) 510-5331; (606) 379-5757 or Chad Yantz
(Co-Promoter): (606) 510-4836; [email protected] via e-mail
-Michael Despain (Media Consultant): (270) 465-3380; [email protected] or
[email protected]
-Ponderosa Speedway (Race Day): (859) 854-6808; -Online at
www.ponderosaspeedway.net
Ponderosa Speedway-“Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring!”
