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Bluegrass Speedway has concluded its 2011 racing season. We thank everyone for their support during what has been a rain-plagued season for us in 2011. Our championship celebration takes place on Sunday October 30. If you or anyone you know would like to donate anything to be given away as door prizes at our banquet, it would be greatly appreciated. You or the name of your business will be mentioned at our banquet. Again, thanks for your time and support during the 2011 racing season.

Sincerely,
Michael "Spanky" Despain
Bluegrass Speedway Media Consultant/Track Announcer

Mailing Address:
Michael Despain
c/o Bluegrass Speedway
1402 Cardinal Avenue
Campbellsville, KY 42718

Feature winner photographs from Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY for Saturday September 24. All photos are courtesy of Hilary Ballard.

1. #44 Avral Thompson of Loretto, KY won the Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman feature event at Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY on Saturday September 24.

2. #25 Dustin Neat of Dunnville, KY won the 44 Auto Mart Super Late Model feature event at Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY on Saturday September 24.

3. #10.5 Michael England of Glasgow, KY won the Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modified feature event at Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY on Saturday September 24.

4. #5 Mike Bailey of Clarksville, IN won the UMP Street Stock feature event at Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY on Saturday September 24

Bluegrass Speedway Season Complete; Championship Celebration October 30

Bardstown, KY-September 25, 2011- Bluegrass Speedway track promoters David and Anita Ferrell have completed their 12th season at the ½ mile high-banked clay oval located just outside beautiful and historic Bardstown, KY and would like to thank all patrons for their support during the 2011 racing season, even with the track suffering a record eight rainouts over the course of the season.

The final touch of the 2011 race season at Bluegrass Speedway will take place on Sunday afternoon October 30 as the track will present its annual Championship Awards Celebration that will honor the top ten drivers in track points in each of the track’s four respective divisions.

The 2011 Championship Awards Celebration will take place on Sunday October 30 and will be held at Samuels Hall, located at the Nelson County Fairgrounds, directly next door to Bluegrass Speedway. The dress for the event is casual. Each driver in the final top ten track points count, along with one guest, will be admitted free to the program, while all others will cost $10, with children age 12 and under being $5.

Activities for the 2011 Bluegrass Speedway Championship Awards Celebrations will see honored drivers and their guest allowed to enter Samuels Hall beginning at 1:00 p.m. There will be a meal served beginning at 2:00 p.m., while the championship awards celebration and recognition of racers will begin at 3:15 p.m. To make your reservations and reserve meals, please call Anita Ferrell at (859) 854-6922. The deadline to RSVP will be Thursday October 27.

Bluegrass Speedway completed its 2011 racing season on September 24 and feature event winners included Dustin Neat of Dunnville, KY in 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, Michael England of Glasgow, KY in Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds, Avral Thompson of Loretto, KY in Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman, and Mike Bailey of Clarksville, IN in UMP Street Stocks.

Bluegrass Speedway track champions for the 2011 racing season are Tim Rivers of Salem, IN in 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, Benji Lee of Loretto, KY in Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds, Robbie Settles of New Hope, KY in Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman, and Scott Beeler of Louisville, KY in UMP Street Stocks.

Bluegrass Speedway is located at 2221 New Haven Road at the intersection of Kentucky Highway 31-E and exit 21 of the Martha Layne Collins (Bluegrass) Parkway. David and Anita Ferrell are the track promoters and present dirt track sports entertainment on Saturday evenings from mid-April through September. For more information about Bluegrass Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (502) 349-1241 on raceday.

Bluegrass Speedway FINAL 2011 Top Ten Track Points

44 Auto Mart Super Late Models
1. Tim Rivers (Salem, IN)- 177
2. Lee Devasier (Crestwood, KY)- 154
3. Jeff Watson (Campbellsville, KY)- 152
4. Steve Barnett (Franklin, IN)- 103
5. Tim Tungate (Campbellsville, KY)- 95
     Jarryd Holshouser (Boaz, KY)- 95
7. Mike Jewell (Scottsburg, IN)- 86
8. Dustin Neat (Dunnville, KY)- 85
9. Larry Greer (Bowling Green, KY)- 70
10. Joey Daniel (Liberty, KY)- 64

Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds
1. Benji Lee (Loretto, KY)- 201
2. Michael England (Glasgow, KY)- 152
3. Dion Benningfield (Lebanon, KY)- 145
4. Robbie Gullion (Charlestown, IN)- 118
5. Billy Meredith (Hodgenville, KY)- 115
6. Brian Foster (Bardstown, KY)- 107
7. J.T. Ayers (New Haven, KY)- 92
8. Rocky Wilson (Hodgenville, KY)- 89
9. Gary Parks (Elizabethtown, KY)- 86
10. Bryan Barber (Greensburg, KY)- 79

Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman
1. Robbie Settles (New Hope, KY)- 173
2. Avral Thompson (Loretto, KY)- 169
3. Derek Bottoms (Taylorsville, KY)- 159
4. Danny Blackwell (Taylorsville, KY)- 153
5. Elton Martin (Hodgenville, KY)- 110
6. Mike Opall (Shepherdsville, KY)- 104
7. Sam Mull (Jeffersonville, IN)- 76
8. Rob Jones (Bardstown, KY)- 62
9. Tim Cummings (Shepherdsville, KY)- 55
10. Steve Rector (Nicholasville, KY)- 40

UMP Street Stocks
1. Scott Beeler (Louisville, KY)- 192
2. Mark Filiatreau (Cox’s Creek, KY)- 144
3. Bryan Derringer (Springfield, KY)- 139
4. Joe Walker (Bardstown, KY)- 129
5. Fred Mercer (Louisville, KY)- 116
    Garnett Eldridge (Jeffersonville, IN)- 116
7. J.R. Bryan (New Haven, KY)- 96
8. Mike Bailey (Clarksville, IN)- 93
9. Cory Cummings (Shepherdsville, KY)- 90
10. Jeff Branham (Shepherdsville, KY)- 88

Bluegrass Speedway FINAL 2011 Top Ten Track Points

44 Auto Mart Super Late Models
1. Tim Rivers (Salem, IN)- 177
2. Lee Devasier (Crestwood, KY)- 154
3. Jeff Watson (Campbellsville, KY)- 152
4. Steve Barnett (Franklin, IN)- 103
5. Tim Tungate (Campbellsville, KY)- 95
Jarryd Holshouser (Boaz, KY)- 95
7. Mike Jewell (Scottsburg, IN)- 86
8. Dustin Neat (Dunnville, KY)- 85
9. Larry Greer (Bowling Green, KY)- 70
10. Joey Daniel (Liberty, KY)- 64

Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds
1. Benji Lee (Loretto, KY)- 201
2. Michael England (Glasgow, KY)- 152
3. Dion Benningfield (Lebanon, KY)- 145
4. Robbie Gullion (Charlestown, IN)- 118
5. Billy Meredith (Hodgenville, KY)- 115
6. Brian Foster (Bardstown, KY)- 107
7. J.T. Ayers (New Haven, KY)- 92
8. Rocky Wilson (Hodgenville, KY)- 89
9. Gary Parks (Elizabethtown, KY)- 86
10. Bryan Barber (Greensburg, KY)- 79

Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman
1. Robbie Settles (New Hope, KY)- 173
2. Avral Thompson (Loretto, KY)- 169
3. Derek Bottoms (Taylorsville, KY)- 159
4. Danny Blackwell (Taylorsville, KY)- 153
5. Elton Martin (Hodgenville, KY)- 110
6. Mike Opall (Shepherdsville, KY)- 104
7. Sam Mull (Jeffersonville, IN)- 76
8. Rob Jones (Bardstown, KY)- 62
9. Tim Cummings (Shepherdsville, KY)- 55
10. Steve Rector (Nicholasville, KY)- 40

UMP Street Stocks
1. Scott Beeler (Louisville, KY)- 192
2. Mark Filiatreau (Cox’s Creek, KY)- 144
3. Bryan Derringer (Springfield, KY)- 139
4. Joe Walker (Bardstown, KY)- 129
5. Fred Mercer (Louisville, KY)- 116
Garnett Eldridge (Jeffersonville, IN)- 116
7. J.R. Bryan (New Haven, KY)- 96
8. Mike Bailey (Clarksville, IN)- 93
9. Cory Cummings (Shepherdsville, KY)- 90
10. Jeff Branham (Shepherdsville, KY)- 88

NEXT RACE: Season Complete; October 30- Championship Awards Celebraton at Samuels Hall at the Nelson County Fairgrounds. For more information or to RSVP, visit www.bluegrass-speedway.com or contact Anita at (859) 854-6922

Neat, Thompson, England, and Bailey Snag Season Finale Wins at Bluegrass Speedway

Bardstown, KY-September 24, 2011- It would be the 2011 season finale on Saturday at Bluegrass Speedway and feature event winners for the evening would include Dustin Neat of Dunnville, KY in 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, Avral Thompson of Loretto, KY in Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman, Michael England of Glasgow, KY in Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds, and Mike Bailey of Clarksville, IN in UMP Street Stocks.

After four attempts to start the 44 Auto Mart Super Late Model feature, the race would start single-file and Jeff Watson would start at the point after polesitter Tim Prince would pull pitside. Watson would lead Dustin Neat, Aaron Hatton, Lee Devasier, and Tim Rivers in the early going. Devasier would go to third on lap 7, while Hatton would draw the caution on lap 11 after contacting the turn two wall. The restart would see Watson and Neat again pull away from the field, while Devasier, Rivers, and 9th starting Steve Barnett would run third through fifth. Rivers would get by Devasier in turn two on lap 19, while Neat would pressure Watson for the lead. As the front duo took the white flag, Neat would fire a slidejob pass on Watson to take the lead off of turn two, with Watson returning the favor in turn three, but would make contact with the wall. This would give Neat all the breathing room he needed to take the feature win aboard his Red Buck/ NWN Distributing/Neat’s Service Center/Keltner Heating and Cooling/D&R Livestock/Tri County Wood sponsored #25 Longhorn Chassis, Estes Race Engines machine. Watson would hang on to take second, while Rivers would claim third. Devasier and Bill Blair, Jr. would complete the top five. Rounding out the top ten would be Jeff Rawlings, Jason Hinkle, Kevin Colston, Tommy Carlton, and Steve Barnett. In preliminary action, Hatton would be the top qualifier among 19 entries at 14.822 seconds. Prince would win the dash, while heat race wins went to Hinkle and Blair, Jr. Tim Rivers is 2011 44 Auto Mart Super Late Model track champion.

The Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman division would race for $400 to win and Avral Thompson would get by Robbie Settles on lap 11 of the 20 lap event and pull away over the final five circuits to get his third feature win of the season behind the wheel of the Teamsters Local 89/Hawk’s Place/Cozy Corner/Thompson’s Heating and Air/High Grove Grocery/Cox Wrecker Service/St. Joe Garage sponsored #44. The remainder of the top five would be Danny Blackwell, Derek Bottoms, Eli Meredith, and Settles. In preliminary action, Settles would be the top qualifier among 7 entries, while Roger Cecil got the heat race victory. Robbie Settles is the 2011 Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman track champion.

The Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modified feature event would see Michael England jump to the race lead at the drop of the green flag and would survive a late race caution that tightened the field back up and a hard-charging Benji Lee to take the victory in the 20 lap feature event in the seat of the Team WompusCat owned Tri-County Oil and Auto/Williams and Tucker Auto Parts/Horton Racing/Waterhead Motorsports/D&D Dairy/ All Star Performance/Kentucky Cycle Salvage/Davis Machine/Simpson Fabrication sponsored #10.5 Lightning Chassis, Pro Power Race Engines mount. Lee would finish second, while Dion Benningfield would score a third place finish. Joe Godsey would make a late race pass on Brad Schlosser to take the fourth spot. The remainder of the top ten would be Billy Meredith, J.T. Ayers, Rocky Wilson, Gary Parks, and Jeff Stith. Eleven entries would see heat race wins go to England and Benningfield. Benji Lee is the 2011 Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modified track champion.

The UMP Street Stock feature would see Mike Bailey hold off the charges of Scott Beeler to capture the 12 lap feature event for the division, with Bailey driving to victory lane in his NIC Transport/TNT Cheerleading sponsored #5 entry. Beeler would take runner-up honors, with Bryan Derringer coming home in third. Jeff Whobrey and Garnett Eldridge would complete the top five. Ten entries would see heat race checkered flags be captured by Bailey and Beeler. Scott Beeler is the 2011 UMP Street Stock track champion.

SUMMARY-Bluegrass Speedway-Bardstown, KY-September 24, 2011

44 Auto Mart Super Late Models (19 entries)
Top Qualifier- Aaron Hatton 14.822
Dash- Tim Prince, Jeff Watson, Dustin Neat, Aaron Hatton, Lee Devasier, Tim Rivers
1st Heat- Jason Hinkle, Steve Barnett, Tommy Carlton, Jim Price
2nd Heat- Bill Blair, Jr., Marty O’Neal, David Webb, Jeff Rawlings
Feature- Dustin Neat, Jeff Watson, Tim Rivers, Lee Devasier, Bill Blair, Jr., Jeff Rawlings, Jason Hinkle, Kevin Colston, Tommy Carlton, Steve Barnett, David Webb, Marty O’Neal, Aaron Hatton, Mike Covington, Jim Price, Tim Prince, Danny Erskine, Jr., Timmy Taylor (DNS- Larry Greer)

Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman (7 entries)
Top Qualifier- Robbie Settles
Heat- Roger Cecil, Robbie Settles, Danny Blackwell, Avral Thompson
Feature- Avral Thompson, Danny Blackwell, Derek Bottoms, Eli Meredith, Robbie Settles, Elton Martin, Roger Cecil

Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds (11 entries)
1st Heat- Michael England, Brad Schlosser, Billy Meredith, J.T. Ayers
2nd Heat- Dion Benningfield, Jeff Stith, Joe Godsey, Benji Lee
Feature- Michael England, Benji Lee, Dion Benningfield, Joe Godsey, Brad Schlosser, Billy Meredith, J.T. Ayers, Rocky Wilson, Gary Parks, Jeff Stith, Brian Foster

UMP Street Stocks (10 entries)
1st Heat- Mike Bailey, Jeff Whobrey, Trae Soper, Joe Walker
2nd Heat- Scott Beeler, Bryan Derringer, Garnett Eldridge, John Bryan
Feature- Mike Bailey, Scott Beeler, Bryan Derringer, Jeff Whobrey, Garnett Eldridge, Joe Walker, Trae Soper, Fred Mercer (DNS- Juwania Haycraft, John Bryan)

Feature winner victory lane photographs from Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY from Saturday September 17. All photos are courtesy of Hilary Ballard. Thanks.

1. #44 Jeff Watson of Campbellsville, KY is joined in victory lane by his family and pit crew after winning the 44 Auto Mart Super Late Model feature event at Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY on Saturday September 17.

2. #10 Bryan Barber of Greensburg, KY is joined in victory lane by his crew after winning the 11th Annual Bluegrass Rumble for the American Modified Series at Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY on Saturday September 17. The win by Barber also clinched the 2011 American Modified Series championship for the third generation racer.

3. #12 Scott Beeler of Louisville, KY picked up the $300 to win special event for the UMP Street Stocks at Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY on Saturday September 17. The victory also helped Beeler clinch the 2011 UMP Street Stock track championship at Bluegrass Speedway.

4. #B1 Danny Blackwell of Taylorsville, KY poses in victory lane after winning his second Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman feature event of 2011 at Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY on Saturday September 17.

Bluegrass Speedway Has Season Finale and UMP Sportsman $400 to win September 24

Bardstown, KY-September 18, 2011- Bluegrass Speedway track promoters David and Anita Ferrell are set to close out the 2011 racing campaign at Bluegrass Speedway on Saturday September 24 as the Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman division will race for $400 to win, along with a full program of racing action in all other divisions at the ½ mile high-banked clay oval located just outside beautiful and historic Bardstown, KY.

The racing program for the 2011 Season Finale on Saturday September 24 will feature the Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman racing for $400 to win in a 20 lap main event. The 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models will also be in competition at the September 24 racing event, racing for $1,000 to win in a 25 lap feature event. The Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds will also compete in a 20 lap feature event that will pay $500 to win, while the UMP Street Stocks will also be in action in a 12 lap, $100 to win feature event. For the September 24 event, the Super Late Models, and UMP Sportsman will time trial, while the UMP Modified and UMP Sportsman will draw for heat race starting positions.

Of note, patrons that have a raincheck from the July 30 rainout or August 13 rainout events that have not been used can use them at the September 24 season finale event.

Activities at Bluegrass Speedway for the September 24 event will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., while the general admission area will open at 5:00 p.m. The drivers meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m., with practice set to begin at 6:30 p.m. Time trials will get underway at 7:00 p.m., with racing set for the green flag at or before 8:00 p.m. Ticket prices for the September 24 event in the general admission area will be $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12, and children ages 5 and under free. A pit pass will be $25.

Bluegrass Speedway last raced on September 17 and feature event winners included Jeff Watson of Campbellsville, KY in 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, Bryan Barber of Greensburg, KY in Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds, Danny Blackwell of Taylorsville, KY in Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman, and Scott Beeler of Louisville, KY in UMP Street Stocks.

Current track championship point leaders heading into the season finale are Tim Rivers of Salem, IN in 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, Benji Lee of Loretto, KY in Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds, Robbie Settles of New Hope, KY in Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman, and Scott Beeler of Louisville, KY in UMP Street Stocks. Lee and Beeler have clinched the track championship in their respective divisions.

Bluegrass Speedway is located at 2221 New Haven Road at the intersection of Kentucky Highway 31-E and exit 21 of the Martha Layne Collins (Bluegrass) Parkway. David and Anita Ferrell are the track promoters and present dirt track sports entertainment on Saturday evenings from mid-April through September. For more information about Bluegrass Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (502) 349-1241 on raceday.

Bluegrass Speedway Top Ten Track Points after September 17, 2011

44 Auto Mart Super Late Models
1. Tim Rivers (Salem, IN)- 157
2. Lee Devasier (Crestwood, KY)- 136
3. Jeff Watson (Campbellsville, KY)- 130
4. Jarryd Holshouser (Boaz, KY)- 95
Tim Tungate (Campbellsville, KY)- 95
6. Steve Barnett (Franklin, IN)- 92
7. Mike Jewell (Scottsburg, IN)- 86
8. Larry Greer (Bowling Green, KY)- 65
9. Joey Daniel (Liberty, KY)- 64
10. Dustin Neat (Dunnville, KY)- 60

Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds
1. Benji Lee (Loretto, KY)- 179 **
2. Michael England (Glasgow, KY)- 127
3. Dion Benningfield (Lebanon, KY)- 125
4. Robbie Gullion (Charlestown, IN)- 118
5. Billy Meredith (Hodgenville, KY)- 100
6. Brian Foster (Bardstown, KY)- 97
7. Bryan Barber (Greensburg, KY)- 79
8. J.T. Ayers (New Haven, KY)- 78
9. Rocky Wilson (Hodgenville, KY)- 76
10. Gary Parks (Elizabethtown, KY)- 74

Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman
1. Robbie Settles (New Hope, KY)- 157
2. Avral Thompson (Loretto, KY)- 144
3. Derek Bottoms (Taylorsville, KY)- 139
4. Danny Blackwell (Taylorsville, KY)- 131
5. Mike Opall (Shepherdsville, KY)- 104
6. Elton Martin (Hodgenville, KY)- 95
7. Sam Mull (Jeffersonville, IN)- 76
8. Rob Jones (Bardstown, KY)- 62
9. Tim Cummings (Shepherdsville, KY)- 55
10. Steve Rector (Nicholasville, KY)- 40

UMP Street Stocks
1. Scott Beeler (Louisville, KY)- 170 **
2. Mark Filiatreau (Cox’s Creek, KY)- 144
3. Bryan Derringer (Springfield, KY)- 119
4. Joe Walker (Bardstown, KY)- 114
5. Fred Mercer (Louisville, KY)- 103
6. Garnett Eldridge (Jeffersonville, IN)- 100
7. J.R. Bryan (New Haven, KY)- 96
8. Cory Cummings (Shepherdsville, KY)- 90
9. Jeff Branham (Shepherdsville, KY)- 88
10. Mike Bailey (Clarksville, IN)- 68

**Clinched Track Championship

NEXT RACE: September 24- 2011 Season Finale: Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman- $400 to win; Weekly Racing Series- 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models ($1,000 to win), Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds ($500 to win), and UMP Street Stocks ($100 to win); Pit Area Opens at 4:00 p.m., General Admission Area Opens at 5:00 p.m., Drivers Meeting at 6:00 p.m., Practice at 6:30 p.m., Time Trials at 7:00 p.m., Racing at or Before 8:00 p.m.; Ticket Prices (in General Admission Area) will be $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for children ages 5 and under; Pit Pass- $25; For more information, visit www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (502) 349-1241 on raceday.

Barber Best in American Modified Series Bluegrass Rumble at Bluegrass Speedway

Bardstown, KY-September 17, 2011- The American Modified Series would conclude its 2011 tour on Saturday evening with the 11th Annual Bluegrass Rumble and Bryan Barber of Greensburg, KY would take the win and the $1,500 payday. Other feature event winners included Jeff Watson of Campbellsville, KY in 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, Scott Beeler of Louisville, KY in the $300 to win special for the UMP Street Stocks, and Danny Blackwell of Taylorsville, KY in Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman.

Jimmy Payne would take the lead at the start of the American Modified Series 11th Annual Bluegrass Rumble main event and would be challenged immediately by Bryan Barber for the top spot. Payne would keep Barber at bay until lap 4 when Barber would make his move off of turn two and grab the race lead. The only caution of the event would turn to a red flag when third place running Joey Kramer would get spun in turn four and Kramer would wind up hitting the concrete wall and flipping his car onto its top. After a lengthy clean-up period, action would resume and Barber would continue to roll at the point, while Benji Lee would go to second. Trent Young and 12th place starting John Demoss would battle for third, with Demoss eventually gaining the position with five laps remaining. But the night would belong to Barber as he would see the checkered flag first aboard his B&B Motorsports/All Star Performance/Bandit Race Cars/ Dyer’s Top Rods/Bilstein/Frankland Racing Equipment sponsored #10 Bandit Race Car, Jay Dickens Race Engines powered mount. Lee would settle for second, with Demoss taking third. Young would come home in fourth, while Michael England would complete the top five. The remainder of the top ten would be Payne, Elliott Despain, Randle Sweeney, Kelly Warren, and Dion Benningfield. In preliminary action, Ricky Arms would be the top qualifier among 24 entries at 16.130 seconds. Heat race wins would go to Payne, Kramer, Barber, and Lee.

The 44 Auto Mart Super Late Model feature event would see polesitter Tim Tungate jump to the race lead and have almost a full straightaway lead until Danny Erskine, Jr. would spin to slow the action on lap 16. Tungate would again pull away from the field until he would stop in turn two on lap 20 with a flat right rear tire. This turn of events would hand the race lead over to Jeff Watson and Watson would hold off the charges of Lee Devasier to pick up his first win of the season at Bluegrass Speedway in the Robert Earl owned All Star Trucking/Kentucky Clutch/AGI Trucking/Farris Plumbing sponsored #44 Rocket Chassis, Dargie Race Engines powered entry. Devasier would take runner-up honors, while 7th starting Tim Rivers would finish third. Tungate would recover from his flat tire to rally to a fourth place finish with a turn four, last lap slidejob pass on David Webb, who would finish fifth. The remainder of the top ten would be Jason Hinkle, Kevin Colston, Jarryd Holshouser, Jeff Walston, and Danny Erskine, Jr. Preliminary action would see Jeff Walston establish a new Super Late Model track record at 14.492 seconds in time trials among 11 entries. Tungate would win the dash, while Rivers won the heat.

Scott Beeler would grab the race lead in the early going of the 20 lap, $300 to win special for the UMP Street Stock division and would never look back in scoring his third win of the season at Bluegrass Speedway behind the wheel of his Bootleg Bar-B-Q/Pro Tint/Amsoil/Mac’s Race Engines/Terry’s Satellite City/Daryl Hadley Racing sponsored #12. Bryan Derringer would finish in second, while Mark Filiatreau would make a late race charge to finish third. Mike Bailey and Fred Mercer would complete the top five. Beeler would be the top qualifier among 11 entries at 19.990 seconds, while Mercer won the dash, with Derringer winning the heat.

Pat Hagan would lead the first 13 laps of the Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman main event until suffering mechanical woes and pulling pitside, handing the race lead over to Danny Blackwell. Blackwell would survive the two lap shootout to capture his second win of the season at Bluegrass Speedway in the seat of the Noel’s Auto Sales/Kentucky Outdoors Magazine/Custom Fabrication and Machine Shop sponsored #B1. Robbie Settles would get around Avral Thompson on the restart and would hang on for second, with Thompson taking third, and Derek Bottoms would finish fourth, while Hagan would finish fifth. Seven entries would see the heat race win fall to Hagan.

SUMMARY-Bluegrass Speedway-Bardstown, KY-September 17, 2011

American Modified Series (24 entries)
Williams Precision Engine Top Qualifier- Ricky Arms 16.130
Hypercoils Spring Heat #1- Jimmy Payne, Ricky Arms, Robbie Gullion, J.T. Ayers, Dion Benningfield, Matthew Colston
Wiles Driveshafts Heat #2- Joey Kramer, Kelly Warren, Elliott Despain, Billy Meredith, Brian Foster (DQ- Josh Lucas)
VP Racing Fuels Heat #3- Bryan Barber, Trent Young, Michael England, Earl Plessinger, Rob Penny, Gary Parks
Comp Cams Heat #4- Benji Lee, Randle Sweeney, John Demoss, Jeff Stith Rocky Wilson (DNS- Adam Cole)
11th Annual Bluegrass Rumble- Bryan Barber, Benji Lee, John Demoss, Trent Young, Michael England, Jimmy Payne, Elliott Despain, Randle Sweeney, Kelly Warren, Dion Benningfield, Billy Meredith, Ricky Arms, Rocky Wilson, Rob Penny, Gary Parks, J.T. Ayers, Brian Foster, Earl Plessinger, Matthew Colston, Joey Kramer, Jeff Stith, Robbie Gullion

44 Auto Mart Super Late Models (11 entries)
Top Qualifier- Jeff Walston 14.492 (New Track Record)
Dash- Tim Tungate Jeff Watson, Lee Devasier, Jeff Walston, Jason Hinkle, Jarryd Holshouser
Heat- Tim Rivers, David Webb, Kevin Colston, Mike Covington
Feature- Jeff Watson, Lee Devasier, Tim Rivers, Tim Tungate, David Webb, Jason Hinkle, Kevin Colston, Jarryd Holshouser, Jeff Walston, Danny Erskine, Jr. (DNS- Mike Covington)

UMP Street Stocks (11 entries)
Top Qualifier- Scott Beeler 19.990
Dash- Fred Mercer, Mike Bailey, Scott Beeler, Jeff Whobrey, Garnett Eldridge, J.R. Bryan
Heat- Bryan Derringer, Mark Filiatreau, Joe Walker, Juwania Haycraft
Feature- Scott Beeler, Bryan Derringer, Mark Filiatreau, Mike Bailey, Fred Mercer, Juwania Haycraft, Jeff Whobrey, Joe Walker, Willie Edelen (DNS- Garnett Eldridge, J.R. Bryan)

Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman (7 entries)
Heat- Pat Hagan, Avral Thompson, Danny Blackwell, Robbie Settles
Feature- Danny Blackwell, Robbie Settles, Avral Thompson, Derek Bottoms, Pat Hagan, Eli Meredith (DNS- Sam Mull)

Bluegrass Speedway Off for World 100; AMS Bluegrass Rumble on September 17

Bardstown, KY-September 4, 2011- Bluegrass Speedway track promoters David and Anita Ferrell will not present racing this Saturday September 10 as the track will be closed for the World 100, but will return to action on Saturday September 17 as the American Modified Series will return for what is currently set to be their series finale, the 11th Annual Bluegrass Rumble, paying $1,500 to win for UMP Modifieds.

The racing program on Saturday September 17 will feature the American Modified Series in a full program of practice, one lap of A-B group time trials, qualifying heats, B-Mains, and the 30 lap, $1,500 to win Bluegrass Rumble A-Main. The UMP Street Stocks will also have a special event, with their feature race going 20 laps in distance and paying $300 to the winner. The 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models will also be in competition at the September 17 racing event, racing for $1,000 to win, and the Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman will be racing for $200 to win. For the September 17 event, the Super Late Models, UMP Modifieds, and UMP Street Stocks will time trial, while the UMP Sportsman will draw for heat race starting positions.

Of note, patrons that have a raincheck from the July 30 rainout or August 13 rainout events can use them at either this September 17 event or at the 2011 season finale on September 24.

Activities at Bluegrass Speedway for the September 17 event will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., while the general admission area will open at 5:00 p.m. The drivers meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m., with practice set to begin at 6:30 p.m. Time trials will get underway at 7:00 p.m., with racing set for the green flag at or before 8:00 p.m. Ticket prices for the September 17 event in the general admission area will be $15 for adults, $8 for children ages 6 to 12, and children ages 5 and under free. A pit pass will be $30.

Bluegrass Speedway last raced on August 27 and feature event winners included Don O’Neal of Martinsville, IN in 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, Avral Thompson of Loretto, KY in Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman, and Mike Bailey of Clarksville, IN in UMP Street Stocks. The Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds were not in action at that event.

Current track championship point leaders are Tim Rivers of Salem, IN in 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, Benji Lee of Loretto, KY in Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds, Robbie Settles of New Hope, KY in Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman, and Scott Beeler of Louisville, KY in UMP Street Stocks.

Bluegrass Speedway is located at 2221 New Haven Road at the intersection of Kentucky Highway 31-E and exit 21 of the Martha Layne Collins (Bluegrass) Parkway. David and Anita Ferrell are the track promoters and present dirt track sports entertainment on Saturday evenings from mid-April through September. For more information about Bluegrass Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (502) 349-1241 on raceday.

Feature event winner photographs from Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY for Saturday August 27, 2011.

1. #44 Avral Thompson of Loretto, KY won the Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman feature event at Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY on Saturday August 27.

2. #71 Don O'Neal of Martinsville, IN won the 11th Annual Cornett Racing Engines Bluegrass Classic for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series at Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY on Saturday August 27.

3. #5 Mike Bailey of Clarksville, IN won the UMP Street Stock feature event at Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY on Saturday August 27.

Bluegrass Speedway Now Off Until AMS Bluegrass Rumble on September 17

Bardstown, KY-August 28, 2011- With track’s biggest event of the year now a memory, Bluegrass Speedway track promoters David and Anita Ferrell will have the gates closed on Saturday September 3 for the Labor Day holiday and on Saturday September 10 for the World 100, but will return to action on Saturday September 17 as the American Modified Series will return for what is currently set to be their series finale, the 11th Annual Bluegrass Rumble, paying $1,500 to win for UMP Modifieds.

The racing program on Saturday September 17 will feature the American Modified Series in a full program of practice, one lap of A-B group time trials, qualifying heats, B-Mains, and the 30 lap, $1,500 to win Bluegrass Rumble A-Main. The UMP Street Stocks will also have a special event, with their feature race going 20 laps in distance and paying $300 to the winner. The 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models will also be in competition at the September 17 racing event, racing for $1,000 to win, and the Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman will be racing for $200 to win. For the September 17 event, the Super Late Models, UMP Modifieds, and UMP Street Stocks will time trial, while the UMP Sportsman will draw for heat race starting positions.

Of note, patrons that have a raincheck from the July 30 rainout or August 13 rainout events can use them at either this September 17 event or at the 2011 season finale on September 24.

Activities at Bluegrass Speedway for the September 17 event will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., while the general admission area will open at 5:00 p.m. The drivers meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m., with practice set to begin at 6:30 p.m. Time trials will get underway at 7:00 p.m., with racing set for the green flag at or before 8:00 p.m. Ticket prices for the September 17 event in the general admission area will be $15 for adults, $8 for children ages 6 to 12, and children ages 5 and under free. A pit pass will be $30.

Bluegrass Speedway last raced on August 27 and feature event winners included Don O’Neal of Martinsville, IN in 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, Avral Thompson of Loretto, KY in Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman, and Mike Bailey of Clarksville, IN in UMP Street Stocks. The Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds were not in action at that event.

Current track championship point leaders are Tim Rivers of Salem, IN in 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, Benji Lee of Loretto, KY in Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds, Robbie Settles of New Hope, KY in Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman, and Scott Beeler of Louisville, KY in UMP Street Stocks.

Bluegrass Speedway is located at 2221 New Haven Road at the intersection of Kentucky Highway 31-E and exit 21 of the Martha Layne Collins (Bluegrass) Parkway. David and Anita Ferrell are the track promoters and present dirt track sports entertainment on Saturday evenings from mid-April through September. For more information about Bluegrass Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (502) 349-1241 on raceday.

Bluegrass Speedway Top Ten Track Points after August 27, 2011

44 Auto Mart Super Late Models
1. Tim Rivers (Salem, IN)- 137
2. Lee Devasier (Crestwood, KY)- 114
3. Jeff Watson (Campbellsville, KY)- 105
4. Steve Barnett (Franklin, IN)- 92
5. Mike Jewell (Scottsburg, IN)- 86
6. Jarryd Holshouser (Boaz, KY- 82
7. Tim Tungate (Campbellsville, KY)- 77
8. Larry Greer (Bowling Green, KY)- 65
9. Joey Daniel (Liberty, KY)- 64
10. Dustin Neat (Dunnville, KY)- 60

Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds
1. Benji Lee (Loretto, KY)- 157
2. Dion Benningfield (Lebanon, KY)- 114
3. Robbie Gullion (Charlestown, IN)- 112
4. Michael England (Glasgow, KY)- 111
5. Brian Foster (Bardstown, KY)- 91
6. Billy Meredith (Hodgenville, KY)- 90
7. J.T. Ayers (New Haven, KY)- 72
8. Gary Parks (Elizabethtown, KY)- 68
9. Rocky Wilson (Hodgenville, KY)- 68
10. Josh Lucas (Bardstown, KY)- 58

Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman
1. Robbie Settles (New Hope, KY)- 135
2. Avral Thompson (Loretto, KY)- 124
3. Derek Bottoms (Taylorsville, KY)- 121
4. Danny Blackwell (Taylorsville, KY)- 106
5. Mike Opall (Shepherdsville, KY)- 104
6. Elton Martin (Hodgenville, KY)- 95
7. Sam Mull (Jeffersonville, IN)- 71
8. Rob Jones (Bardstown, KY)- 62
9. Tim Cummings (Shepherdsville, KY)- 55
10. Steve Rector (Nicholasville, KY)- 40

UMP Street Stocks
1. Scott Beeler (Louisville, KY)- 145
2. Mark Filiatreau (Cox’s Creek, KY)- 124
3. Joe Walker (Bardstown, KY)- 101
4. Bryan Derringer (Springfield, KY)- 97
5. Garnett Eldridge (Jeffersonville, IN)- 95
6. J.R. Bryan (New Haven, KY)- 91
7. Cory Cummings (Shepherdsville, KY)- 90
8. Jeff Branham (Shepherdsville, KY)- 88
9. Fred Mercer (Louisville, KY)- 87
10. Joey Walker (Bardstown, KY)- 60

NEXT RACE: September 3- OFF; September 10- OFF; September 17- 11th Annual Bluegrass Rumble: American Modified Series-$1,500 to win for UMP Modifieds; $300 to win for UMP Street Stocks; Weekly Racing Series- 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models ($1,000 to win) and Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman ($200 to win); Pit Area Opens at 4:00 p.m., General Admission Area Opens at 5:00 p.m., Drivers Meeting at 6:00 p.m., Practice at 6:30 p.m., Time Trials at 7:00 p.m., Racing at or Before 8:00 p.m.; Ticket Prices (in General Admission Area) will be $15 for adults, $8 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for children ages 5 and under; Pit Pass- $30; For more information, visit www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (502) 349-1241 on raceday.

Bluegrass Speedway’s LOLMDS 11th Annual Cornett Racing Engines Bluegrass Classic Goes to Don O’Neal

Bardstown, KY-August 27, 2011- The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series would make their yearly visit to Bluegrass Speedway for the 11th Annual Cornett Racing Engines Bluegrass Classic and Don O’Neal of Martinsville, IN would score the win in the 50 lap, $10,000 to win event. The win by O’Neal was his consecutive victory in the event and his third overall. Other feature event winners for the evening included Avral Thompson of Loretto, KY in Clayton Homes UMP Sportsman and Mike Bailey of Clarksville, IN in UMP Street Stocks.

Don O’Neal and Dale McDowell would bring the 26 car starting grid to the green flag of chief starter Brian Axsom, but the initial start would be voided for a spin by Lee Devasier. The second attempted start of the race would be a go and O’Neal would again jump to the race lead, with Dale McDowell and Scott Bloomquist battling for second. O’Neal would stretch his lead to about ten lengths while McDowell and Bloomquist continued to battle for second, while Steve Francis and Mike Jewell ran fourth and fifth by lap 9. The only other caution of the event waved on lap 13 when Ray Cook slowed on the backchute and just as the caution waved, fifth place running Mike Jewell would make contact with the retaining wall in turn three, with both drivers done for the night. O’Neal would again quickly scoot away from the field on the restart, while Bloomquist continued to battle McDowell for second, with Francis still in fourth and Brian Birkhofer now in fifth. By lap 20, the racing groove began to narrow up and just past the halfway point, O’Neal would catch the rear of the field. The front five would race nose to tail until lap 40 when O’Neal would finally lap the car of Eric Jacobsen, giving himself some breathing room. The final 10 laps would prove uneventful as O’Neal would see the checkered flag first in the Keith and Tader Masters owned Magnaflow Exhaust/
Jones Core/Independence Lumber/Superior Cleaning sponsored #71 MasterSbilt Race Car powered by a Jay Dickens Race Engine. McDowell, Bloomquist, Francis, and Birkhofer completed the top five. The remainder of the top ten would be 12th place starting Jimmy Owens, Brad Neat, Tyler Reddick, 14th place starter Dustin Neat, and Bub McCool. In preliminary action, O’Neal would be the top qualifier at 15.185 seconds among 33 entries and also win his heat. Other heat race winners would be Birkhofer, McDowell, and Francis. Dan Stone and Frank Heckenast, Jr. would be the B-Main winners, while provisional starters would be Jared Landers (series), Justin Rattliff (series), Lee Devasier (track), and Jeff Watson (track).

The 15 lap Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman main event would see Avral Thompson absolutely dominate the field to pick up his second feature win of the season aboard his Hawk’s Place/Thompson Heat and Air/Teamster’s Local 89/Cozy Corner/ High Grove Grocery/Cox Wrecker Service sponsored #44 machine. Rob Jones would have his best finish of the season with second place honors, while Danny Blackwell, Robbie Settles, and Derek Bottoms would complete the top five. In preliminary action, Thompson would also be top qualifier among 10 entries at 19.175 seconds and also win the dash, while Settles would score the heat race checkered flag.

The 12 lap UMP Street Stock feature would turn out to be a two-car battle between Mike Bailey and Scott Beeler, with Bailey holding off the challenges of Beeler to take the checkered flag first in the seat of his NIC Transport/TNT Cheerleading sponsored #5 mount. Beeler would score runner-up honors, while Bryan Derringer, Mark Filiatreau, and Garnett Eldridge completed the top five. Eleven entries would see heat race victories be captured by Bailey and Beeler.

SUMMARY-Bluegrass Speedway-Bardstown, KY-August 27, 2011

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (33 entries)
Red Buck Cigars Overall Top Qualifier- Don O’Neal 15.185
Wiles Driveshafts 1st Heat (top 4 transfer)- Don O’Neal, Scott Bloomquist, Mike Marlar, Scott James, Kent Robinson, Eric Jacobsen, Michael Chilton, Jeff Watson, Justin Rattliff
Wiles Driveshafts 2nd Heat (top 4 transfer)- Brian Birkhofer, Ray Cook, Bub McCool, Earl Pearson, Jr., John Blankenship, Dan Stone, Lee Devasier, Jared Landers
Sweet Manufacturing 3rd Heat (top 4 transfer)- Dale McDowell, Mike Jewell, Tyler Reddick, Dustin Neat, Eric Wells, Larry Greer, Jeremy Hines, Chad Stapleton
HAWK Brake 4th Heat (top 4 transfer)- Steve Francis, Brad Neat, Jimmy Owens, Tim Tungate, Frank Heckenast, Jr., Jarryd Holshouser, Dustin Linville, Tim Rivers
JRi Suspensions 1st B-Main (top 3 transfer)- Daniel Stone, John Blankenship, Erick Jacobsen, Lee Devasier, Michael Chilton, Jeff Watson, Kent Robinson, Justin Rattliff (DNS-Jared Landers)
Wrisco Aluminum 2nd B-Main (top 3 transfer)- Frank Heckenast, Jr., Tim Rivers, Eric Wells, Dustin Linville, Jarryd Holshouser, Jeremy Hines, Larry Greer (DNS-Chad Stapleton)
Provisionals- Jared Landers (series), Justin Rattliff (series), Lee Devasier (track), Jeff Watson (track)
11th Annual Cornett Racing Engines Bluegrass Classic- Don O’Neal, Dale McDowell, Scott Bloomquist, Steve Francis, Brian Birkhofer, Jimmy Owens, Brad Neat, Tyler Reddick, Dustin Neat, Bub McCool, Scott James, Mike Marlar, Frank Heckenast, Jr., Dan Stone, Earl Pearson, Jr., Eric Wells, Josh Blankenship, Jared Landers, Jeff Watson, Tim Rivers, Eric Jacobsen, Tim Tungate, Lee Devasier, Mike Jewell, Ray Cook, Justin Rattliff

Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman (10 entries)
Top Qualifier- Avral Thompson 19.175
Dash- Avral Thompson, Rob Jones, Elton Martin, Danny Blackwell, Derek Bottoms, Sam Mull
Heat- Robbie Settles, Mike Opall, Johnny King (DNS- Steve Rector)
Feature- Avral Thompson, Rob Jones, Danny Blackwell, Robbie Settles, Derek Bottoms, Sam Mull, Mike Opall, Johnny King, Elton Martin (DNS- Steve Rector)

UMP Street Stocks (11 entries)
1st Heat- Mike Bailey, Mark Filiatreau, Bryan Derringer, Garnett Eldridge
2nd Heat- Scott Beeler, Fred Mercer, Jeff Branham, J.R. Bryan
Feature- Mike Bailey, Scott Beeler, Bryan Derringer, Mark Filiatreau, Garnett Eldridge, Fred Mercer, Jeff Branham, J.R. Bryan, Joe Walker (DNS- Juwania Haycraft, Cory Cummings)

Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series 11th Annual Cornett Racing Engines Bluegrass Classic at Bluegrass Speedway August 27

Bardstown, KY-August 18, 2011- Bluegrass Speedway track promoters David and Anita Ferrell will return to action at the ½ mile high-banked Nelson County clay oval on Saturday August 27 for the track’s signature event, the 11th Annual Cornett Racing Engines Bluegrass Classic featuring the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) in a 50 lap, $10,000 to win main event.

The racing program on Saturday August 27 will feature the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Super Late Models in a full program of practice, A-B group time trials, qualifying heats, B-Mains, and the 50 lap, $10,000 to win 11th Annual Cornett Racing Engines Bluegrass Classic A-Main. Also in competition at the August 27 racing event will be the Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman racing for $200 to win and the UMP Street Stocks racing for $100 to win, while the Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds will have the night off. For the August 27 event, the Super Late Models and UMP Sportsman will time trial, while the UMP Street Stocks will draw for heat race starting positions.

Activities at Bluegrass Speedway for the August 27 event will see all admission areas open one hour earlier than normal, with the pit area open at 3:00 p.m., while the general admission area will open at 4:00 p.m. A driver’s autograph session will take place from 5:00 p.m. until 5:45 p.m., while the drivers meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m., with practice set to begin at 6:30 p.m. Time trials will get underway at 7:00 p.m., with racing set for the green flag at or before 8:00 p.m. Ticket prices for the August 27 event in the general admission area will be $25 for adults, $10 for children ages 6 to 12, and children ages 5 and under free. A pit pass will be $35. The raindate for the event is Sunday August 28.

Bluegrass Speedway is also excited to have Cornett Racing Engines of Somerset, KY on board as the sponsor of the 2011 Bluegrass Classic. Since being established in 1948, many of the most successful Dirt Late Model drivers in the dirt racing industry have chosen Cornett Racing Engines to power their winning mounts to victory lane. Cornett Racing Engines offers both Ford (Thunder) and Chevy (Lightning) brands of racing engines and specialize in all types of racing equipment and supplies and is also a former two-time Engine Builder of the Year award winner with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.

The Bluegrass Classic event debuted at Bluegrass Speedway in 2001 and Bob Pierce of Oakwood, IL would pick up the win in the inaugural running of the Bluegrass Classic in 2001 and turn in a repeat performance by also winning the race in 2002. Don O’Neal of Martinsville, IN would take his first win in the Classic in 2003, while Shannon Babb of Moweaqua, IL motored to the win in the 2004 race. The event would seem to become the “Scott Bloomquist Classic” for the next three seasons as the Mooresburg, TN native would win the 2005, 2006, and 2007 events. Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN would win the event in 2008 to break the Bloomquist stranglehold of the event, while Ray Cook of Brasstown, NC grabbed the event win in 2009. Don O’Neal would become the third multi-time winner of the race by winning the 2010 version of the Bluegrass Classic and is the defending race champion.

There have been ninety-five (95) different drivers from sixteen (16) states make the ten previous Bluegrass Classic events. A pair of racers have taken the green flag to start all ten previous Bluegrass Classic contests and they are Scott James of Lawrenceburg, IN and Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY. Don O’Neal of Martinsville, IN has nine starts in the race, with Tim Tungate of Campbellsville, KY making eight starts in the race, while Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN has made seven appearances in the event. A quartet of drivers has six starts in the race and they include Scott Bloomquist of Mooresburg, TN, John Gill of Mitchell, IN, Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN, and Earl Pearson, Jr. of Jacksonville, FL, while there is a trio of racers with five starts in the race and they include Joey Daniel of Liberty, KY, Mike Jewell of Scottsburg, IN, and Dustin Neat of Dunnville, KY.

There have been thirty-six (36) different drivers from the Bluegrass State of Kentucky make the event, while the Hoosier State of Indiana has placed fourteen (14) different drivers in the Bluegrass Classic starting field. The Buckeye State of Ohio has put nine different drivers in the show, while the Land of Lincoln has seen eight drivers represent the state of Illinois in the show, while Tennessee and Wisconsin have each been represented by five racers each making the race. The states of Illinois and Tennessee have two different drivers have won the race, while Indiana and North Carolina have each put one driver in victory lane. In the previous ten Bluegrass Classic events, there has yet to a driver from the Bluegrass State to capture the checkered flag in the event.

There have been thirty (30) different drivers that have scored top-five finishes in the Bluegrass Classic in it ten year history, but Don O’Neal and Scott Bloomquist have been the most consistent finishers in the top five. O’Neal has six top-five finishes that include two wins, a second, a third, a fourth, and a fifth place finish. Bloomquist has five top five finishes in the race, with three wins, a second, and a fourth place finish.

Bluegrass Speedway was rained out on August 13 and last raced on August 6 and feature event winners included Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY in 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, Benji Lee of Loretto, KY in Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds, and Danny Blackwell of Taylorsville, KY in Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman. The UMP Street Stocks were not in action at that event.

Current track championship point leaders are Tim Rivers of Salem, IN in 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, Benji Lee of Loretto, KY in Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds, Robbie Settles of New Hope, KY in Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman, and Scott Beeler of Louisville, KY in UMP Street Stocks.

Bluegrass Speedway is located at 2221 New Haven Road at the intersection of Kentucky Highway 31-E and exit 21 of the Martha Layne Collins (Bluegrass) Parkway. David and Anita Ferrell are the track promoters and present dirt track sports entertainment on Saturday evenings from mid-April through September. For more information about Bluegrass Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (502) 349-1241 on raceday.

No Racing at Bluegrass Speedway August 20; LOLMDS in Action August 27

Bardstown, KY-August 13, 2011- Bluegrass Speedway track promoters David and Anita Ferrell will take off this coming weekend August 20 in preparation for the track’s signature event coming up on Saturday August 27, with that being the 11th Annual Cornett Racing Engines Bluegrass Classic featuring the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) in a 50 lap, $10,000 to win main event.

The racing program on Saturday August 27 will feature the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Super Late Models in a full program of practice, A-B group time trials, qualifying heats, B-Mains, and the 50 lap, $10,000 to win 11th Annual Cornett Racing Engines Bluegrass Classic A-Main. Also in competition at the August 27 racing event will be the Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman racing for $200 to win and the UMP Street Stocks racing for $100 to win, while the Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds will have the night off. For the August 27 event, the Super Late Models and UMP Sportsman will time trial, while the UMP Street Stocks will draw for heat race starting positions.

Activities at Bluegrass Speedway for the August 27 event will see all admission areas open one hour earlier than normal, with the pit area open at 3:00 p.m., while the general admission area will open at 4:00 p.m. The drivers meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m., with practice set to begin at 6:30 p.m. Time trials will get underway at 7:00 p.m., with racing set for the green flag at or before 8:00 p.m. Ticket prices for the August 27 event in the general admission area will be $25 for adults, $10 for children ages 6 to 12, and children ages 5 and under free. A pit pass will be $35.

Bluegrass Speedway was rained on August 13 and last raced on August 6 and feature event winners included Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY in 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, Benji Lee of Loretto, KY in Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds, and Danny Blackwell of Taylorsville, KY in Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman. The UMP Street Stocks were not in action at that event.

Current track championship point leaders are Tim Rivers of Salem, IN in 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, Benji Lee of Loretto, KY in Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds, Robbie Settles of New Hope, KY in Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman, and Scott Beeler of Louisville, KY in UMP Street Stocks.

Bluegrass Speedway is located at 2221 New Haven Road at the intersection of Kentucky Highway 31-E and exit 21 of the Martha Layne Collins (Bluegrass) Parkway. David and Anita Ferrell are the track promoters and present dirt track sports entertainment on Saturday evenings from mid-April through September. For more information about Bluegrass Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (502) 349-1241 on raceday.

Bluegrass Speedway Top Ten Track Points after August 13, 2011

44 Auto Mart Super Late Models
1. Tim Rivers (Salem, IN)- 131
2. Lee Devasier (Crestwood, KY)- 108
3. Jeff Watson (Campbellsville, KY)- 99
4. Steve Barnett (Franklin, IN)- 92
5. Mike Jewell (Scottsburg, IN)- 80
6. Jarryd Holshouser (Boaz, KY- 77
7. Tim Tungate (Campbellsville, KY)- 71
8. Joey Daniel (Liberty, KY)- 64
9. Larry Greer (Bowling Green, KY)- 60
10. Rohn Moon (Greenwood, IN)- 52

Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds
1. Benji Lee (Loretto, KY)- 157
2. Dion Benningfield (Lebanon, KY)- 114
3. Robbie Gullion (Charlestown, IN)- 112
4. Michael England (Glasgow, KY)- 111
5. Brian Foster (Bardstown, KY)- 91
6. Billy Meredith (Hodgenville, KY)- 90
7. J.T. Ayers (New Haven, KY)- 72
8. Gary Parks (Elizabethtown, KY)- 68
9. Rocky Wilson (Hodgenville, KY)- 68
10. Josh Lucas (Bardstown, KY)- 58

Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman
1. Robbie Settles (New Hope, KY)- 117
2. Derek Bottoms (Taylorsville, KY)- 105
3. Avral Thompson (Loretto, KY)- 99
4. Mike Opall (Shepherdsville, KY)- 90
5. Danny Blackwell (Taylorsville, KY)- 86
6. Elton Martin (Hodgenville, KY)- 83
7. Sam Mull (Jeffersonville, IN)- 56
8. Tim Cummings (Shepherdsville, KY)- 55
9. Rob Jones (Bardstown, KY)- 40
10. Steve Rector (Nicholasville, KY)- 35

UMP Street Stocks
1. Scott Beeler (Louisville, KY)- 123
2. Mark Filiatreau (Cox’s Creek, KY)- 106
3. Joe Walker (Bardstown, KY)- 95
4. Cory Cummings (Shepherdsville, KY)- 85
5. Garnett Eldridge (Jeffersonville, IN)- 79
6. J.R. Bryan (New Haven, KY)- 78
7. Bryan Derringer (Springfield, KY)- 77
8. Jeff Branham (Shepherdsville, KY)- 74
9. Fred Mercer (Louisville, KY)- 72
10. Joey Walker (Bardstown, KY)- 60

NEXT RACE: August 20- OFF; August 27- 11th Annual Cornett Racing Engines Bluegrass Classic: Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-$10,000 to win for Super Late Models; Weekly Racing Series- Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman ($200 to win) and UMP Street Stocks ($100 to win); Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds- OFF; NOTE: All gates open one hour earlier than normal; Pit Area Opens at 3:00 p.m., General Admission Area Opens at 4:00 p.m., Drivers Meeting at 6:00 p.m., Practice at 6:30 p.m., Time Trials at 7:00 p.m., Racing at or Before 8:00 p.m.; Ticket Prices (in General Admission Area) will be $25 for adults, $10 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for children ages 5 and under; Pit Pass- $35; For more information, visit www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (502) 349-1241 on raceday.

Bluegrass Speedway Suffers Eighth Rainout of 2011 on August 13

Bardstown, KY-August 13, 2011- It was First Place Track Points Night at Bluegrass Speedway on Saturday evening, but for the eighth time this race season, Mother Nature would intervene as rain showers began falling just as the drivers meeting was concluding. The rain showers persisted, along with lots of thunder and lightning that knocked out electricity for around 30 minutes.

Rain showers would slow a bit, but heavy rains returned at 6:50 p.m., forcing track promoters David and Anita Ferrell to have to cancel the evening’s racing program. All guests with general admission tickets and pit passes can use those rainchecks at either the September 17 or September 24 race events.

A total of 14 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, 11 Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds, 5 Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman, and 10 UMP Street Stocks were signed in for the event. All of those racers will still receive first place track points for the evening.

Bluegrass Speedway will be closed on August 20 in preparation for the 11th Annual Cornett Racing Engines Bluegrass Classic coming up on August 27. The event will feature the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and pay $10,000 to win for Super Late Models. The Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman and UMP Street Stocks will provide support division action for this event, while the Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds will be off.

Bluegrass Speedway is located at 2221 New Haven Road at the intersection of Kentucky Highway 31-E and exit 21 of the Martha Layne Collins (Bluegrass) Parkway. David and Anita Ferrell are the track promoters and present dirt track sports entertainment on Saturday evenings from mid-April through September. For more information about Bluegrass Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (502) 349-1241 on raceday.

Bluegrass Speedway Has First Place Track Points Night on Saturday August 13

Bardstown, KY-August 7, 2011- Bluegrass Speedway track promoters David and Anita Ferrell will have a First Place Track Points night for all divisions this Saturday August 13. For all divisions, all entries that are signed in for the night’s racing action will receive first place track points and the car and driver must be signed to receive first place track points.

Of note, race teams and race fans that were in attendance at the July 30 event that was rained out can use their general admission tickets and pit passes as a raincheck for this event if they have not already used them. These rainchecks can also be used at the September 17 and September 24 track events.

The racing program on Saturday August 13 will feature first place track points for all divisions that the car and drivers are signed in for the evening. The 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models will race for $1,000 to win, while the Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds will race for $500 to win. Also in competition will be the Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman racing for $200 to win and the UMP Street Stocks racing for $100 to win. For the August 13 event, the Super Late Models and UMP Modifieds will time trial, while the UMP Sportsman and UMP Street Stocks will draw for heat race starting positions.

Activities at Bluegrass Speedway for the August 13 event will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., while the general admission area will open at 5:00 p.m. The drivers meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m., with practice set to begin at 6:30 p.m. Time trials will get underway at 7:00 p.m., with racing set for the green flag at or before 8:00 p.m. Ticket prices for the August 13 event in the general admission area will be $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12, and children ages 5 and under free. A pit pass will be $25.

Bluegrass Speedway last raced on August 6 and feature event winners included Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY in 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, Benji Lee of Loretto, KY in Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds, and Danny Blackwell of Taylorsville, KY in Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman. The UMP Street Stocks were not in action at that event.

Current track championship point leaders are Tim Rivers of Salem, IN in 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, Benji Lee of Loretto, KY in Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds, Robbie Settles of New Hope, KY in Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman, and Scott Beeler of Louisville, KY in UMP Street Stocks.

Bluegrass Speedway is located at 2221 New Haven Road at the intersection of Kentucky Highway 31-E and exit 21 of the Martha Layne Collins (Bluegrass) Parkway. David and Anita Ferrell are the track promoters and present dirt track sports entertainment on Saturday evenings from mid-April through September. For more information about Bluegrass Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (502) 349-1241 on raceday.

Bluegrass Speedway Top Ten Track Points after August 6, 2011

44 Auto Mart Super Late Models
1. Tim Rivers (Salem, IN)- 106
2. Lee Devasier (Crestwood, KY)- 83
3. Mike Jewell (Scottsburg, IN)- 80
4. Jeff Watson (Campbellsville, KY)- 74
5. Tim Tungate (Campbellsville, KY)- 71
6. Steve Barnett (Franklin, IN)- 67
7. Joey Daniel (Liberty, KY)- 64
8. Jarryd Holshouser (Boaz, KY)- 52
9. Rohn Moon (Greenwood, IN)- 52
10. Dustin Neat (Dunnville, KY)- 48

Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds
1. Benji Lee (Loretto, KY)- 132
2. Michael England (Glasgow, KY)- 111
3. Dion Benningfield (Lebanon, KY)- 89
4. Robbie Gullion (Charlestown, IN)- 87
5. J.T. Ayers (New Haven, KY)- 72
6. Brian Foster (Bardstown, KY)- 66
7. Billy Meredith (Hodgenville, KY)- 65 ®
8. Josh Lucas (Bardstown, KY)- 58
9. Bryan Barber (Greensburg, KY)- 54
10. Joey Kramer (Hanover, IN)- 50

Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman
1. Robbie Settles (New Hope, KY)- 92
2. Danny Blackwell (Taylorsville, KY)- 86
3. Derek Bottoms (Taylorsville, KY)- 80
4. Avral Thompson (Loretto, KY)- 74
5. Mike Opall (Shepherdsville, KY)- 65
6. Elton Martin (Hodgenville, KY)- 58
7. Sam Mull (Jeffersonville, IN)- 56
8. Tim Cummings (Shepherdsville, KY)- 55
9. Rob Jones (Bardstown, KY)- 40
10. Barry Chesser (Bloomfield, KY)- 31

UMP Street Stocks
1. Scott Beeler (Louisville, KY)- 98
2. Mark Filiatreau (Cox’s Creek, KY)- 81
3. Joe Walker (Bardstown, KY)- 70
4. Cory Cummings (Shepherdsville, KY)- 60
5. Joe Walker II (Bardstown, KY)- 60
6. Garnett Eldridge (Jeffersonville, IN)- 54
7. J.R. Bryan (New Haven, KY)- 53
8. Bryan Derringer (Springfield, KY)- 52
9. Jeff Branham (Shepherdsville, KY)- 49
10. Fred Mercer (Louisville, KY)- 47

NEXT RACE: August 13- Weekly Racing Series- 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models ($1,000 to win), Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds ($500 to win), Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman ($200 to win), and UMP Street Stocks ($100 to win); NOTE: All entries that are signed in will receive first place track points (car and driver MUST be signed in); Pit Area Opens at 4:00 p.m., General Admission Area Opens at 5:00 p.m., Drivers Meeting at 6:00 p.m., Practice at 6:30 p.m., Time Trials at 7:00 p.m., Racing at or Before 8:00 p.m.; Ticket Prices (in General Admission Area) will be $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for children ages 5 and under; Pit Pass- $25; For more information, visit www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (502) 349-1241 on raceday.

Feature event winner photographs from Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY from Saturday August 6, 2011. All photographs are courtesy of Hilary Ballard.

1. #03 Benji Lee of Loretto, KY is joined by his crew after winning third Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modified feature of the season at Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY on Saturday August 6.

2. #41 Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY is joined by his crew after winning the STARS Midwest Dirt Racing League 13th Annual Bluegrass 50 at Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY on Saturday August 6.

3. #41 Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY is joined by Bluegrass Speedway co-promoter David Ferrell and STARS Midwest Dirt Racing League Series Director Chris Tilley after winning the STARS MDRL 13th Annual Bluegrass 50 at Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY on Saturday August 6.

4. #B1 Danny Blackwell of Taylorsville, KY won his first Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman feature of the season at Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY on Saturday August 6.

Brad Neat Bags STARS MDRL 13th Annual Bluegrass 50 Win at Bluegrass Speedway

Bardstown, KY-August 6, 2011- The STARS Midwest Dirt Racing League would make its first ever visit to Bluegrass Speedway on Saturday evening for the 13th Annual Bluegrass 50 and Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY would claim his second win in this event. Other feature event winners were Danny Blackwell of Taylorsville, KY in Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman and Benji Lee of Loretto, KY in Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds.

Dustin Neat would take the lead at the start of the 13th Annual Bluegrass 50 and would lead until lap 13 when younger brother Brad Neat would take the lead. Dustin Neat would drive back under 4th place starting Brad Neat on lap 14, only to have Brad Neat drive around Dustin Neat again exiting turn four on lap 15. Neat would drive away to almost ¾ of a straightaway at times during the event and score the $5,000 victory aboard his Red Buck Cigars/Neat’s Service Center/Tarter Farm and Ranch sponsored #41 Longhorn Chassis, Cornett Race Engines powered machine. Dustin Neat would take runner-up honors, with Jason Jameson taking a third place finish. Terry English and Justin Rattliff would complete the top five. The remainder of the top ten would be 12th place starting Tim Dohm, Victor Lee, 13th place starting Rohn Moon, Mike Jewell, after restarting at the tail of the field after a tangle with Eric Wells on a lap 19 restart, and Tanner English. In preliminary action, Tim Tungate was the overall top qualifier at 15.369 seconds among 27 entries, while heat race victories fell to Tungate, Jameson, and Dustin Neat. Greg Johnson would win the B-Main, while provisional starting spots went to Mick Sansom (series), Jason Smith (series), and Jason Hinkle (track).

The 15 lap Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman feature event would see Robbie Settles take the race lead from Danny Blackwell on lap 3 only to lose it after doing a 360 degree spin in turn two on lap 11. Blackwell would then hold off the hard charges of Avral Thompson over the final four laps of the event to take his first win of the 2011 season at Bluegrass Speedway behind the wheel of the Sherry Blackwell owned Noel Auto Sales/Kentucky Outdoors Magazine/Custom Fabrication and Machine Shop sponsored #B1 Chevy Monte Carlo mount. Thompson would finish second, with Rob Jones, Derek Bottoms, and Mike Opall completing the top five. In preliminary action, Settles would be the top qualifier among 10 entries at 18.761 seconds and would also win the heat.

In the 20 lap Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modified main event, Benji Lee would dominate the action, leading wire to wire to capture his third win of the season at Bluegrass Speedway in the seat of his Thompson Heat and Air/On Time Courier/On Time Construction/St. Joe Garage/Smart Shoppers/Springfield NAPA/A.L. Ball Moving and Storage/B&B Motorsports sponsored #03 Bandit Race Car, Dale Meers Race Engines powered entry. Dion Benningfield would score a runner-up finish, while Robbie Gullion would finish third. Jeff Stith and Rocky Wilson would complete the top five. Rounding out the top ten were Brian Foster, Gary Parks, Brad Schlosser, Matthew Colston, and Billy Meredith. Twelve entries would see heat race wins fall to Lee and Joe Godsey.

SUMMARY-Bluegrass Speedway-Bardstown, KY-August 6, 2011

STARS Midwest Dirt Racing League (27 entries)
Overall Top Qualifier (Group Time Trials)- Tim Tungate 15.369
1st Heat (top 5 transfer)- Tim Tungate, Brad Neat, Eric Wells, Mike Jewell, Rohn Moon, Greg Johnson, Jason Hinkle, Danny Hatcher, Zak Blackwood
2nd Heat (top 5 transfer)- Jason Jameson, Cody Mahoney, Tanner English, Victor Lee, Michael Chilton, Jeff Watson, Jason Smith, Timmy Yeager, Scotty Earl
3rd Heat (top 5 transfer)- Dustin Neat, Terry English, Justin Rattliff, Tim Dohm, Steve Barnett, Tim Rivers, Dustin Linville, Lee Devasier, Mick Sansom
B-Main (top 5 transfer)- Greg Johnson, Tim Rivers, Jeff Watson, Dustin Linville, Lee Devasier, Timmy Yeager, Jason Smith, Zak Blackwood, Danny Hatcher, Jason Hinkle, Scotty Earl, Mick Sansom
Provisionals- Mick Sansom (series), Jason Smith (series), Jason Hinkle (track)
13th Annual Bluegrass 50- Brad Neat, Dustin Neat, Jason Jameson, Terry English, Justin Rattliff, Tim Dohm, Victor Lee, Rohn Moon, Mike Jewell, Tanner English, Tim Rivers, Dustin Linville, Jeff Watson, Lee Devasier, Mick Sansom, Cody Mahoney, Greg Johnson, Steve Barnett, Eric Wells, Jason Smith, Michael Chilton, Tim Tungate, Jason Hinkle

Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman (10 entries)
Top Qualifier- Robbie Settles 18.761
Heat- Robbie Settles, Danny Blackwell, Avral Thompson, Elton Martin
Feature- Danny Blackwell, Avral Thompson, Rob Jones, Derek Bottoms, Mike Opall, Elton Martin, Tim Cummings, Robbie Settles (DNS- Sam Mull, Barry Chesser)

Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds (12 entries)
1st Heat- Benji Lee, Michael England, Robbie Gullion, Dion Benningfield
2nd Heat- Joe Godsey, Billy Meredith, Gary Parks, Jeff Stith
Feature- Benji Lee, Dion Benningfield, Robbie Gullion, Jeff Stith, Rocky Wilson, Brian Foster, Gary Parks, Brad Schlosser, Matthew Colston, Billy Meredith, Michael England, Joe Godsey

Media Information

Mike Marlar of Winfield, Tennessee

Quick Track Facts

Bluegrass 50 History

1995(USRA)- John Gill, Mike Jewell, Steve Barnett, Kevin Weaver, Troy Green, Darrell Lanigan, Kevin Claycomb, Jim Curry, Noel Witcher, Johnny Wheeler (Top 10)

2000(NALMS)- Kevin Claycomb, Eddie Carrier, Jr., Shannon Babb, Don O’Neal, Scott James, Johnny Wheeler, James Huff, C.J. Rayburn, Brad Neat, Jay Mobley, Steve Barnett, Jesse James Lay, Richard Smith, Rick Corbin, Dustin Neat, Cale Kern, Shawn Negangard, Mike Jewell, Doug Ault, Doug McCammon, Jim Curry, Tim Tungate

2001(NALMS)- Darrell Lanigan, Mike Jewell, Don O’Neal, Kevin Claycomb, John Gill, Shannon Babb, Doug Ault, Jesse James Lay, Bob Pierce, Rick Corbin, Steve Barnett, Steve Hillard, Whitney McQueary, Jim Curry, Joey Daniel, Dustin Neat, Shawn Negangard, Ted Loomis, Derek Ramp, Tim Tungate, Scott James

2002(NALMS)- Darrell Lanigan, John Gill, Whitney McQueary, Rick Corbin, Ray Cook, Randle Chupp, C.J. Rayburn, Duane Chamberlain, Scott James, Brad Neat, Jim Curry, Ed Behn, James Huff, Tony Traficant, Audie McWilliams, Mike Hawley, Jesse James Lay, Doug Ault, Shawn Negangard, Dustin Neat, Mike Jewell, Timmy Yeager, Eddie Carrier, Jr., Kevin Claycomb

2003(Battle of the Bluegrass)- Darrell Lanigan, Brad Neat, Mike Marlar, John Gill, Steve Casebolt, Jr., Joey Kramer, Rick Corbin, Aaron Hatton, Josh Williams, Duayne Hommel, Mike Jewell, Jerry Rice, Jesse James Lay, Bryan Barber, Whitney McQueary, Eddie Carrier, Jr., Doug Ault, Tyrel Todd, Timmy Yeager, Michael Chilton, David Powers, Steve Barnett, Audie McWilliams, Dustin Neat

2004(NARA Battle of the Bluegrass)- Brad Neat, Scott James, Steve Barnett, Jerry Rice, Mike Jewell, Bryan Barber, Timmy Yeager, Tim Tungate, Rick Corbin, Aaron Hatton, Brandon Kinzer, Patrick Sheltra, Joey Daniel, Lee Devasier, Jeff Watson, Jesse James Lay, Johnny Wheeler, Shannon Thornsberry, Josh Williams, Mike Marlar, Victor Lee, Tyrel Todd, Michael England, Whitney McQueary, Dustin Neat

2005(NARA Battle of the Bluegrass)- John Gill, Mike Jewell, Tim Tungate, Terry English, Bryan Barber, Tyrel Todd, Audie McWilliams, Rick Corbin, Whitney McQueary, Chris Combs, Timmy Yeager, Joey Daniel, Justin Rattliff, Jeff Watson, Aaron Hatton, Mike Marlar, Brad Neat, Jerry Rice, Wayne Chinn, David Webb, Lee Devasier, Scotty Earl, Cody Mahoney, Johnny Wheeler

2006(NARA Battle of the Bluegrass)- Jimmy Owens, Greg Johnson, Brad Neat, Dustin Neat, Ben Adkins, Doug Horton, Jason Keltner, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Tim Tungate, Jeff Watson, Aaron Hatton, Justin Rattliff, Patrick Sheltra, Mike Jewell, Scotty Earl, Jordan Bland, Larry Greer, Chris Combs, Timmy Yeager, Joey Daniel, Dan Deaton, Johnny Wheeler, Greg Lucas

2007(NARA Battle of the Bluegrass)- Mike Marlar, Michael England, Scott James, Bryan Barber, Justin Rattliff, Jason Keltner, Whitney McQueary, Victor Lee, Brad Neat, Jeff Watson, Dustin Neat, Chris Combs, Tyrel Todd, David Webb, Joey Daniel, Tim Tungate, Johnny Wheeler, Jordan Bland, Tommy Carlton, Tanner English, Aaron Hatton, John Gill, Eddie Carrier, Jr.

2008 (O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass)- Jason Keltner, Dustin Neat, Brad Neat, Eddie Carrier, Jr., Jordan Bland, Victor Lee, Dustin Linville, Joey Kramer, Zach Carney, Eric Wells, D.J. Wells, Bryant Woodcock, Audie McWilliams, Tyrel Todd, Aaron Hatton, Terry English, Tim Tungate, David Webb, Royce McGowan, Larry Gray, Mike Marlar, Chris Combs, Shannon Thornsberry

2009 (O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass)- Victor Lee, Terry English, Dustin Neat, David Webb, Dustin Linville, Duane Chamberlain, Tanner English, Johnny Wheeler, Jeff Watson, Todd Coffman, Lee Devasier, Tim Tungate, Ed Behn, Mike Marlar, Jason Keltner, Jerry Rutherford, Michael Chilton, Justin Rattliff, Aaron Hatton, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Larry Greer, Terry Keltner

2010 (Unsanctioned)- Mike Marlar, Justin Rattliff, Mike Jewell, Aaron Hatton, Eric Wells, Jeff Watson, Brad Neat, Cody Mahoney, Tim Tungate, Joey Daniel, Tim Rivers, Doodle Farris, Jarryd Holshouser, David Webb (DNS- Lee Devasier, Jerry Rutherford)

Super Late Model Track Champions

-This event debuted at Bluegrass Speedway in 1995 as an USRA sanctioned event that saw John Gill of Mitchell, IN pick up one of three career Bluegrass Speedway feature checkered flags in scoring the $6,000 payday for the race, the most it has ever paid to win. From 1996 through 1999, the Bluegrass 50 was not on the Bluegrass Speedway schedule.

-The race returned to the schedule in 2000 under first year Bluegrass Speedway promoters David and Anita Ferrell and was sanctioned by the Northern All Stars Late Model Series and now retired Dirt Late Model pilot Kevin Claycomb of Vincennes, IN picked up the race win over Eddie Carrier, Jr., Shannon Babb, Don O’Neal, and Scott James.

-The 2001 version of the Bluegrass 50 was again sanctioned by the Northern All Stars Late Model Series and featured Darrell Lanigan of Union, KY in victory lane ahead of a hard charging Mike Jewell, followed by Don O’Neal, Kevin Claycomb, and 1995 winner John Gill. This would mark the first of three straight wins by Lanigan in the race.

-In 2002, the NALMS gang would sanction the final tune-up before the Dirt Track World Championship that was being held at Bluegrass Speedway and Darrell Lanigan would again visit the Bluegrass Speedway victory lane, defeating the likes of John Gill, Whitney McQueary, Rick Corbin, and Ray Cook.

-The 2003 version of this race was sanctioned by the O’Reilly NARA Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series and Darrell Lanigan would again hit paydirt when he would pass Brad Neat with 5 laps remaining to win the event. Neat would take second, with Mike Marlar, John Gill, and Steve Casebolt, Jr. rounding out the five over an event record 67 entries.

-In 2004, the O’Reilly NARA Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series again sanctioned the event and Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY scored the biggest win of his racing career at that time by taking the $5,000 payday over Scott James, Steve Barnett, Jerry Rice, and Mike Jewell. A record 25 cars started the main event.

-The 2005 edition of the Bluegrass 50 saw 1995 winner John Gill become only the second repeat winner in the history of the race as he led all 50 laps in scoring what was his first feature checkered flag of the 2005 racing season. Mike Jewell would nip Tim Tungate for the runner-up slot, while Terry English and Bryan Barber rounded out the top five in the 50-car field that was on hand for the race

-Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN would pick up his second major win of the ’06 season at Bluegrass Speedway by winning the 2006 Bluegrass 50 event after winning a three way battle with Greg Johnson and Timmy Yeager in the first half of the race and withstanding a final lap turn four slidejob pass by Johnson, whom Owens would dive back beneath of off turn four and grab a half-car length win over Johnson, Brad Neat, Dustin Neat, and Ben Adkins.

-For 2007, a total of 39 entries signed in for the ninth edition of the Bluegrass 50 and Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN would score his second O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series event of the season at Bluegrass Speedway by scoring the 50 lap, $5,000 to win event. Marlar would win the event going away, while Michael England would outduel Scott James for the runner-up slot, with Bryan Barber winning an entertaining battle with Justin Rattliff to finish fourth. Of special note in this event, the top six finishers and eight of the top ten finishers were second generation racers, with one of those being a third generation pilot.

-The 2008 edition of the event would be called the Kentucky’s Best Racing Bluegrass 50 and would videotaped by the Outdoor Channel. Jason Keltner would lead all 50 laps in scoring what was an extremely popular win at the track where he was track champion at in 2006. Following Keltner to the checkered flag in what is his biggest career win were Dustin Neat, Brad Neat, Eddie Carrier, Jr., and Jordan Bland.

-For 2009, Victor Lee of Stanford, KY would finally win an event at Bluegrass Speedway by claiming the 11^th Annual Bluegrass 50 victory with a turn four, last lap pass of Terry English to become the fourth different leader of the race and pick up the $5,000 payday as Lee only lead about the last 150 feet of the event to get the win. English would finish second, with Dustin Neat, David Webb, and Dustin Linville completing the top five.

-The 2010 version of the Bluegrass 50 would only see 14 drivers take the green flag in the $5,000 to win main event, but the race would feature a dandy battle for the lead, with Mike Marlar grabbing the top spot from Mike Jewell on lap 34 and racing away to the win over Justin Rattliff, Mike Jewell, Aaron Hatton, and Eric Wells.

-A total of ninety-three (93) different racers have made the main event for the Bluegrass 50 race.

-In 2010, three drivers made their first ever Bluegrass 50 and those drivers were Doodle Farris, Jarryd Holshouser, and Tim Rivers.

-Dustin Neat, Mike Jewell, Tim Tungate, and Brad Neat have made the Bluegrass 50 more than any other drivers with 9 appearances. Aaron Hatton is next in line with 8 starts. Johnny Wheeler and Mike Marlar have made seven appearances in the Bluegrass 50. Drivers with 6 starts in the race are Rick Corbin, John Gill, Whitney McQueary, Jeff Watson, and Joey Daniel. Those racers having 5 starts each in the event are Steve Barnett, Eddie Carrier, Jr., Scott James, Tyrel Todd, Timmy Yeager, and David Webb.

-The 2011 Bluegrass 50 will be sanctioned by the first-year STARS Midwest Dirt Racing League and will again pay $5,000 to win the event. The UMP Modified and UMP Sportsman divisions will provide support division action for this event.

Ed Behn- 2 (2002, 2009) Johnny Wheeler- 7 (’95, ‘00, ‘04, ‘05, ‘06, ’07, ’09)

Kevin Claycomb- 4 (’95, 2000, 2001, 2002) Jeff Watson- 6 (2004, 2005, 2006,2007, 2009, 2010)

Jim Curry- 4 (’95, 2000, 2001, 2002) Timmy Yeager- 5 (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)

Eddie Carrier, Jr.- 5 (2000, 2002, 2003, ’07, ’08) Terry English- 3 (2005, 2007, 2008)

Rick Corbin- 6 (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 05) Chris Combs- 4 (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008)

Steve Hillard- 1 (2001) Mike Hawley- 1 (2002) Jordan Bland- 3 (2006, 2007, 2008)

Whitney McQueary- 6 (‘01, ‘02, ‘03, ‘04, ‘05, ’07) Todd Coffman- 1 (2009)

Mike Marlar- 7 (‘03, ‘04, ‘05, ‘07, ‘08, ’09, ‘10) Terry Keltner- 1 (2009)

Brad Neat- 9 (‘00, ‘02, ‘03, ‘04, ‘05, ‘06, ‘07, ’08, ‘10) Tim Rivers- 1 (2010)

Dustin Neat- 9 (‘00, ‘01, ‘02, ‘03, ‘04, ‘06, ‘07, ‘08, ‘09) Doodle Farris- 1 (2010)

Bluegrass Speedway Presents 13th Annual STARS MDRL Bluegrass 50 on August 6

Bardstown, KY-July 31, 2011- Bluegrass Speedway track promoters David and Anita Ferrell will kick off the month of August in a big way with the 13th Annual Bluegrass 50 for Super Late Models. The event will be sanctioned by the first year STARS Midwest Dirt Racing League series and will pay $5,000 to win the 50 lap event at the ½ mile high-banked Nelson County clay oval, along with weekly racing series competition for the Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds and Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman, while the UMP Street Stocks are off.

Of note, race teams and race fans that were in attendance at the July 30 event that was rained out can use their general admission tickets and pit passes as a raincheck for this event. All patrons will have to do is pay the difference in price the August 6 event.

The racing program on Saturday August 6 will feature the STARS Midwest Dirt Racing League Super Late Models in their first ever Bluegrass Speedway appearance in a full program of practice, group time trials, heats, B-Mains, and the 50 lap, $5,000 to win 13th Annual Bluegrass 50 A-Main. Also in competition on the August 6 race program will be the Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds racing for $500 to win and the Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman racing for $200 to win, while the UMP Street Stocks have the night off. For the August 6 event, the Super Late Models and UMP Sportsman will time trial, while the UMP Modifieds will draw for heat race starting positions.

Activities at Bluegrass Speedway for the August 6 event will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., while the general admission area will open at 5:00 p.m. The drivers meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m., with practice set to begin at 6:30 p.m. Time trials will get underway at 7:00 p.m., with racing set for the green flag at or before 8:00 p.m. Ticket prices for the August 6 event in the general admission area will be $20 for adults, $10 for children ages 6 to 12, and children ages 5 and under free. A pit pass will be $35.

The 13th Annual Bluegrass 50 sanctioned by the STARS Midwest Dirt Racing League will feature the following A-Main payoff: 1st- $5,000, 2nd- $2,500, 3rd- $1,200, 4th- $950, 5th- $800, 6th- $700, 7th- $600, 8th- $500, 9th- $475, 10th- $450, 11th- $425, 12th- $400, 13th- $390, 14th- $380, 15th through 22nd- $375 to start. All competitors not starting the A-Main will receive $50 tow money. Tire rules for this STARS MDRL event are as follows: Front- Open; Rear- Hoosier 1600, LM40 and American Racer MD56. All rear tires must punch 60 prior to competition.

The Bluegrass 50 first appeared on the Bluegrass Speedway schedule back in 1995 and John Gill of Mitchell, IN would take the victory in the inaugural event, but the event would not be held from 1996-1999. In 2000, the race returned to the schedule and Kevin Claycomb of Vincennes, IN would score the race victory, while Darrell Lanigan of Union, KY would start a roll in the event that would see him rip off three straight Bluegrass 50 victories in 2001, 2002, and 2003. Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY would score a win in the race in 2004, while John Gill would become the second repeat winner of the race by winning in 2005. Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN would put his name on the winner’s check in 2006, while Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN would take the victory in 2007. Jason Keltner of Campbellsville, KY would claim the win in the 2008 Bluegrass 50 event that was tape-delayed and shown on the Outdoor Channel. Victor Lee of Danville, KY would record the event victory in 2009, while Mike Marlar would become the third repeat winner of the race by winning the 2010 version of the Bluegrass 50 and is the defending race winner.

Bluegrass Speedway was rained out on July 30 and its last completed race program was on July 2 and feature event winners included Mike Jewell of Scottsburg, IN in 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, Derek Groomer of Bloomington, IN in Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds, and Mark Filiatreau of Cox’s Creek, KY in UMP Street Stocks. The Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman were not in action at that event.

Current track championship point leaders are Tim Rivers of Salem, IN in 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, Benji Lee of Loretto, KY in Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds, Robbie Settles of New Hope, KY in Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman, and Scott Beeler of Louisville, KY in UMP Street Stocks.

Bluegrass Speedway is located at 2221 New Haven Road at the intersection of Kentucky Highway 31-E and exit 21 of the Martha Layne Collins (Bluegrass) Parkway. David and Anita Ferrell are the track promoters and present dirt track sports entertainment on Saturday evenings from mid-April through September. For more information about Bluegrass Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (502) 349-1241 on raceday.

Bluegrass Speedway Top Ten Track Points after July 30, 2011

44 Auto Mart Super Late Models
1. Tim Rivers (Salem, IN)- 96
2. Lee Devasier (Crestwood, KY)- 76
3. Mike Jewell (Scottsburg, IN)- 68
4. Jeff Watson (Campbellsville, KY)- 66
5. Tim Tungate (Campbellsville, KY)- 65
6. Joey Daniel (Liberty, KY)- 64
7. Steve Barnett (Franklin, IN)- 61
8. Jarryd Holshouser (Boaz, KY)- 52
9. Rohn Moon (Greenwood, IN)- 39
10. Larry Greer (Bowling Green, KY)- 35

Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds
1. Benji Lee (Loretto, KY)- 107
2. Michael England (Glasgow, KY)- 101
3. J.T. Ayers (New Haven, KY)- 72
4. Dion Benningfield (Lebanon, KY)- 67
5. Robbie Gullion (Charlestown, IN)- 67
6. Josh Lucas (Bardstown, KY)- 58
7. Billy Meredith (Hodgenville, KY)- 54 ®
8. Bryan Barber (Greensburg, KY)- 54
9. Bryan Foster (Bardstown, KY)- 51
10. Joey Kramer (Hanover, IN)- 50

Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman
1. Robbie Settles (New Hope, KY)- 79
2. Derek Bottoms (Taylorsville, KY)- 62
3. Danny Blackwell (Taylorsville, KY)- 61
4. Avral Thompson (Loretto, KY)- 52
5. Sam Mull (Jeffersonville, IN)- 51
6. Mike Opall (Shepherdsville, KY)- 49
7. Elton Martin (Hodgenville, KY)- 43
8. Tim Cummings (Shepherdsville, KY)- 41
9. Barry Chesser (Bloomfield, KY)- 26
10. David Murphy (Stanford, KY)- 21

UMP Street Stocks
1. Scott Beeler (Louisville, KY)- 98
2. Mark Filiatreau (Cox’s Creek, KY)- 81
3. Joe Walker (Bardstown, KY)- 70
4. Cory Cummings (Shepherdsville, KY)- 60
5. Joe Walker II (Bardstown, KY)- 60
6. Garnett Eldridge (Jeffersonville, IN)- 54
7. J.R. Bryan (New Haven, KY)- 53
8. Bryan Derringer (Springfield, KY)- 52
9. Jeff Branham (Shepherdsville, KY)- 49
10. Fred Mercer (Louisville, KY)- 47

NEXT RACE: August 6- 13th Annual Bluegrass 50: STARS Midwest Dirt Racing League- $5,000 to win for Super Late Models; Weekly Racing Series- Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds ($500 to win) and Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman ($200 to win); UMP Street Stocks (OFF); Pit Area Opens at 4:00 p.m., General Admission Area Opens at 5:00 p.m., Drivers Meeting at 6:00 p.m., Practice at 6:30 p.m., Time Trials at 7:00 p.m., Racing at or Before 8:00 p.m.; Ticket Prices (in General Admission Area) will be $20 for adults, $10 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for children ages 5 and under; Pit Pass- $35; For more information, visit www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (502) 349-1241 on raceday.

Mother Nature Halts Race Action at Bluegrass Speedway

Bardstown, KY-July 30, 2011- Bluegrass Speedway would return to action after a three-week hiatus with the 11th Annual Bluegrass Rumble for the American Modified Series, but Mother Nature would have other ideas and rain began to fall around 8:35 p.m. and just as the track was coming back into shape, rain showers returned and made the racing surface unsafe again and by 9:20 p.m., track officials were left with no other option but to cancel the remainder of the racing program for the evening, plus it would have been made it almost impossible to complete the remainder of the program by the local 11:00 p.m. curfew if the rains had not returned. It is the seventh rainout at Bluegrass Speedway this season.

Race teams and race fans with pit passes and tickets can use their pit passes and general admission tickets at any remaining event at Bluegrass Speedway for the remainder of the 2011 race season, with patrons only having to pay the difference in price if there is a difference in price at whichever event they choose to use their ticket or pit pass. The only date patrons cannot use their rainchecks will be the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event on August 27.

A portion of the racing program had been completed, with 44 Auto Mart Super Late Model time trials complete and American Modified Series time trials also complete. 44 Auto Mart Super Late Model preliminary events were also in the books and with the first two heats completed for the American Modified Series, the rains slowly started falling, ultimately leading to the cancellation of the program for the evening. The 11th Annual Bluegrass Rumble for the American Modified Series will know contested on Saturday September 17.

The next scheduled event at Bluegrass Speedway will take place on Saturday August 6 as the STARS Midwest Dirt Racing League Super Late Models will visit Bluegrass Speedway for the first-time ever for the 13th Annual Bluegrass 50, paying $5,000 to win the 50 lap Super Late Model main event, along with a full racing program for the Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds and Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman, while the UMP Street Stocks will have the night off.

Bluegrass Speedway is located at 2221 New Haven Road at the intersection of Kentucky Highway 31-E and exit 21 of the Martha Layne Collins (Bluegrass) Parkway. David and Anita Ferrell are the track promoters and present dirt track sports entertainment on Saturday evenings from mid-April through September. For more information about Bluegrass Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (502) 349-1241 on raceday.

Bluegrass Speedway Roars Back to Life on July 30 with 11th Annual Bluegrass Rumble

Bardstown, KY-July 24, 2011- After three weeks off, Bluegrass Speedway track promoters David and Anita Ferrell will have the ½ mile high-banked Nelson County clay oval back in action this Saturday evening July 30 with race action returning with the 11th Annual Bluegrass Rumble for the American Modified Series, paying $1,500 to win for UMP Modifieds, along with the 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman, and UMP Street Stocks also in action.

The racing program on Saturday July 30 will feature the American Modified Series in a full program of practice, one lap of A-B group time trials, heats, B-Mains, and the $1,500 to win 11th Annual Bluegrass Rumble A-Main. Also in competition on the July 30 race program will be the 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models racing for $1,000 to win, the Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman racing for $200 to win, and the UMP Street Stocks racing for $100 to win. For the July 30 event, the Super Late Models and UMP Modifieds will time trial, while the UMP Sportsman and UMP Street Stocks will draw for heat race starting positions.

Activities at Bluegrass Speedway for the July 30 event will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., while the general admission area will open at 5:00 p.m. The drivers meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m., with practice set to begin at 6:30 p.m. Time trials will get underway at 7:00 p.m., with racing set for the green flag at or before 8:00 p.m. Ticket prices for the July 2 event in the general admission area will be $15 for adults, $8 for children ages 6 to 12, and children ages 5 and under free. A pit pass will be $30.

Bluegrass Speedway last raced on July 2 and feature event winners included Mike Jewell of Scottsburg, IN in 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, Derek Groomer of Bloomington, IN in Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds, and Mark Filiatreau of Cox’s Creek, KY in UMP Street Stocks. The Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman were not in action.

Current track championship point leaders are Tim Rivers of Salem, IN in 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, Benji Lee of Loretto, KY in Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds, Robbie Settles of New Hope, KY in Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman, and Scott Beeler of Louisville, KY in UMP Street Stocks.

Bluegrass Speedway is located at 2221 New Haven Road at the intersection of Kentucky Highway 31-E and exit 21 of the Martha Layne Collins (Bluegrass) Parkway. David and Anita Ferrell are the track promoters and present dirt track sports entertainment on Saturday evenings from mid-April through September. For more information about Bluegrass Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (502) 349-1241 on raceday.

Bluegrass Speedway Top Ten Track Points after July 2, 2011

44 Auto Mart Super Late Models
1. Tim Rivers (Salem, IN)- 91
2. Lee Devasier (Crestwood, KY)- 71
3. Mike Jewell (Scottsburg, IN)- 68
4. Joey Daniel (Liberty, KY)- 64
5. Jeff Watson (Campbellsville, KY)- 61
6. Steve Barnett (Franklin, IN)- 61
7. Tim Tungate (Campbellsville, KY)- 60
8. Jarryd Holshouser (Boaz, KY)- 47
9. Rohn Moon (Greenwood, IN)- 39
10. Joey Jones (Borden, IN)- 31

Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds
1. Benji Lee (Loretto, KY)- 102
2. Michael England (Glasgow, KY)- 96
3. J.T. Ayers (New Haven, KY)- 67
4. Dion Benningfield (Lebanon, KY)- 62
5. Robbie Gullion (Charlestown, IN)- 62
6. Josh Lucas (Bardstown, KY)- 53
7. Billy Meredith (Hodgenville, KY)- 49 ®
8. Bryan Barber (Greensburg, KY)- 49
9. Derek Groomer (Bloomington, IN)- 47
10. Bryan Foster (Bardstown, KY)- 46

Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman
1. Robbie Settles (New Hope, KY)- 74
2. Derek Bottoms (Taylorsville, KY)- 57
3. Danny Blackwell (Taylorsville, KY)- 56
4. Avral Thompson (Loretto, KY)- 47
5. Sam Mull (Jeffersonville, IN)- 46
6. Mike Opall (Shepherdsville, KY)- 44
7. Elton Martin (Hodgenville, KY)- 38
8. Tim Cummings (Shepherdsville, KY)- 36
9. David Murphy (Stanford, KY)- 21
10. Barry Chesser (Bloomfield, KY)- 21

UMP Street Stocks
1. Scott Beeler (Louisville, KY)- 93
2. Mark Filiatreau (Cox’s Creek, KY)- 76
3. Joe Walker (Bardstown, KY)- 65
4. Cory Cummings (Shepherdsville, KY)- 60
5. Joe Walker (Bardstown, KY)- 60
6. Garnett Eldridge (Jeffersonville, IN)- 49
7. J.R. Bryan (New Haven, KY)- 48
8. Bryan Derringer (Springfield, KY)- 47
9. Jeff Branham (Shepherdsville, KY)- 44
10. Fred Mercer (Louisville, KY)- 42

Bluegrass Speedway Returns With 11th Annual Bluegrass Rumble on July 30

Bardstown, KY-July 17, 2011- Bluegrass Speedway track promoters David and Anita Ferrell will have the ½ mile high-banked Nelson County clay oval closed for one more Saturday evening with race action returning at the end of July with the 11th Annual Bluegrass Rumble for the American Modified Series that will pay $1,500 to win for UMP Modifieds on Saturday July 30, along with the 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman, and UMP Street Stocks also in action.

Racing will return on Saturday July 30 and that racing program will feature the American Modified Series in a full program of practice, A-B group time trials, heats, B-Mains, and the $1.500 to win 11th Annual Bluegrass Rumble A-Main. Also in competition on the July 30 race program will be the 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models racing for $1,000 to win, the Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman racing for $200 to win, and the UMP Street Stocks racing for $100 to win. For the July 30 event, the Super Late Models and UMP Modifieds will time trial, while the UMP Sportsman and UMP Street Stocks will draw for heat race starting positions.

Activities at Bluegrass Speedway for the July 30 event will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., while the general admission area will open at 5:00 p.m. The drivers meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m., with practice set to begin at 6:30 p.m. Time trials will get underway at 7:00 p.m., with racing set for the green flag at or before 8:00 p.m. Ticket prices for the July 2 event in the general admission area will be $15 for adults, $8 for children ages 6 to 12, and children ages 5 and under free. A pit pass will be $30.

Bluegrass Speedway last raced on July 2 and feature event winners included Mike Jewell of Scottsburg, IN in 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, Derek Groomer of Bloomington, IN in Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds, and Mark Filiatreau of Cox’s Creek, KY in UMP Street Stocks. The Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman were not in action.

Current track championship point leaders are Tim Rivers of Salem, IN in 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, Benji Lee of Loretto, KY in Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds, Robbie Settles of New Hope, KY in Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman, and Scott Beeler of Louisville, KY in UMP Street Stocks.

Bluegrass Speedway is located at 2221 New Haven Road at the intersection of Kentucky Highway 31-E and exit 21 of the Martha Layne Collins (Bluegrass) Parkway. David and Anita Ferrell are the track promoters and present dirt track sports entertainment on Saturday evenings from mid-April through September. For more information about Bluegrass Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (502) 349-1241 on raceday.

Bluegrass Speedway Idle Until 11th Annual Bluegrass Rumble on July 30

Bardstown, KY-July 10, 2011- Bluegrass Speedway track promoters David and Anita Ferrell will have the ½ mile high-banked Nelson County clay oval closed for the next two Saturday evenings, but race action will return at the end of July with the 11th Annual Bluegrass Rumble for the American Modified Series that will pay $1,500 to win for UMP Modifieds on Saturday July 30, along with the 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman, and UMP Street Stocks also in action.

Still with two weeks off, racing will return on July 30 and that racing program will feature the American Modified Series in a full program of practice, A-B group time trials, heats, B-Mains, and the $1.500 to win 11th Annual Bluegrass Rumble A-Main. Also in competition on the July 30 race program will be the 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models racing for $1,000 to win, the Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman racing for $200 to win, and the UMP Street Stocks racing for $100 to win. For the July 30 event, the Super Late Models and UMP Modifieds will time trial, while the UMP Sportsman and UMP Street Stocks will draw for heat race starting positions.

Activities at Bluegrass Speedway for the July 30 event will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., while the general admission area will open at 5:00 p.m. The drivers meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m., with practice set to begin at 6:30 p.m. Time trials will get underway at 7:00 p.m., with racing set for the green flag at or before 8:00 p.m. Ticket prices for the July 2 event in the general admission area will be $15 for adults, $8 for children ages 6 to 12, and children ages 5 and under free. A pit pass will be $30.

Bluegrass Speedway last raced on July 2 and feature event winners included Mike Jewell of Scottsburg, IN in 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, Derek Groomer of Bloomington, IN in Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds, and Mark Filiatreau of Cox’s Creek, KY in UMP Street Stocks. The Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman were not in action.

Current track championship point leaders are Tim Rivers of Salem, IN in 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, Benji Lee of Loretto, KY in Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds, Robbie Settles of New Hope, KY in Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman, and Scott Beeler of Louisville, KY in UMP Street Stocks.

Bluegrass Speedway is located at 2221 New Haven Road at the intersection of Kentucky Highway 31-E and exit 21 of the Martha Layne Collins (Bluegrass) Parkway. David and Anita Ferrell are the track promoters and present dirt track sports entertainment on Saturday evenings from mid-April through September. For more information about Bluegrass Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (502) 349-1241 on raceday.

Feature event winner photographs from Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY for Saturday July 2, 2011. All photos courtesy of Hilary Ballard.

1. #48 Derek Groomer of Bloomington, IN won the Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modified feature at Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY on Saturday July 2.

2. #6 Mark Filiatreau of Cox's Creek, KY won the UMP Street Stock feature at Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY on Saturday July 2.

3. #9 Mike Jewell of Scottsburg, IN won the 13th Annual Kentuckiana Klash for the National All Star Racing Association Super Late Models at Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY on Saturday July 2.

Bluegrass Speedway Top Ten Track Points after July 2, 2011

44 Auto Mart Super Late Models
1. Tim Rivers (Salem, IN)- 91
2. Lee Devasier (Crestwood, KY)- 71
3. Mike Jewell (Scottsburg, IN)- 68
4. Joey Daniel (Liberty, KY)- 64
5. Jeff Watson (Campbellsville, KY)- 61
6. Steve Barnett (Franklin, IN)- 61
7. Tim Tungate (Campbellsville, KY)- 60
8. Jarryd Holshouser (Boaz, KY)- 47
9. Rohn Moon (Greenwood, IN)- 39
10. Joey Jones (Borden, IN)- 31

Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds
1. Benji Lee (Loretto, KY)- 102
2. Michael England (Glasgow, KY)- 96
3. J.T. Ayers (New Haven, KY)- 67
4. Dion Benningfield (Lebanon, KY)- 62
5. Robbie Gullion (Charlestown, IN)- 62
6. Josh Lucas (Bardstown, KY)- 53
7. Billy Meredith (Hodgenville, KY)- 49 ®
8. Bryan Barber (Greensburg, KY)- 49
9. Derek Groomer (Bloomington, IN)- 47
10. Bryan Foster (Bardstown, KY)- 46

Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman
1. Robbie Settles (New Hope, KY)- 74
2. Derek Bottoms (Taylorsville, KY)- 57
3. Danny Blackwell (Taylorsville, KY)- 56
4. Avral Thompson (Loretto, KY)- 47
5. Sam Mull (Jeffersonville, IN)- 46
6. Mike Opall (Shepherdsville, KY)- 44
7. Elton Martin (Hodgenville, KY)- 38
8. Tim Cummings (Shepherdsville, KY)- 36
9. David Murphy (Stanford, KY)- 21
10. Barry Chesser (Bloomfield, KY)- 21

UMP Street Stocks
1. Scott Beeler (Louisville, KY)- 93
2. Mark Filiatreau (Cox’s Creek, KY)- 76
3. Joe Walker (Bardstown, KY)- 65
4. Cory Cummings (Shepherdsville, KY)- 60
5. Joe Walker (Bardstown, KY)- 60
6. Garnett Eldridge (Jeffersonville, IN)- 49
7. J.R. Bryan (New Haven, KY)- 48
8. Bryan Derringer (Springfield, KY)- 47
9. Jeff Branham (Shepherdsville, KY)- 44
10. Fred Mercer (Louisville, KY)- 42

Norman Copley Super Late Model Rookie of the Year
-None

UMP Modified Rookie of the Year
1. Billy Meredith (Hodgenville, KY)- 49

NEXT RACE: July 9- OFF; July 16- OFF; July 23- OFF (Closed for Nelson County Fair); July 30- 11th Annual Bluegrass Rumble: American Modified Series-$1,500 to win for UMP Modifieds; Weekly Racing Series- 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models ($1,000 to win), Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman ($200 to win), and UMP Street Stocks ($100 to win); Pit Area Opens at 4:00 p.m., General Admission Area Opens at 5:00 p.m., Drivers Meeting at 6:00 p.m., Practice at 6:30 p.m., Time Trials at 7:00 p.m., Racing at or Before 8:00 p.m.; Ticket Prices (in General Admission Area) will be $15 for adults, $8 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for children ages 5 and under; Pit Pass- $30; For more information, visit www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (502) 349-1241 on raceday.

Bluegrass Speedway Idle Until 11th Annual Bluegrass Rumble on July 30

Bardstown, KY-July 3, 2011- Bluegrass Speedway track promoters David and Anita Ferrell will have the ½ mile high-banked Nelson County clay oval closed for the next three Saturday evenings, but race action will return at the end of July with the 11th Annual Bluegrass Rumble for the American Modified Series that will pay $1,500 to win for UMP Modifieds on Saturday July 30, along with the 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman, and UMP Street Stocks also in action.

After a three week hiatus, racing will return on July 30 and that racing program will feature the American Modified Series in a full program of practice, A-B group time trials, heats, B-Mains, and the $1.500 to win 11th Annual Bluegrass Rumble A-Main. Also in competition on the July 30 race program will be the 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models racing for $1,000 to win, the Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman racing for $200 to win, and the UMP Street Stocks racing for $100 to win. For the July 30 event, the Super Late Models and UMP Modifieds will time trial, while the UMP Sportsman and UMP Street Stocks will draw for heat race starting positions.

Activities at Bluegrass Speedway for the July 30 event will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., while the general admission area will open at 5:00 p.m. The drivers meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m., with practice set to begin at 6:30 p.m. Time trials will get underway at 7:00 p.m., with racing set for the green flag at or before 8:00 p.m. Ticket prices for the July 2 event in the general admission area will be $15 for adults, $8 for children ages 6 to 12, and children ages 5 and under free. A pit pass will be $30.

Bluegrass Speedway last raced on July 2 and feature event winners included Mike Jewell of Scottsburg, IN in 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, Derek Groomer of Bloomington, IN in Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds, and Mark Filiatreau of Cox’s Creek, KY in UMP Street Stocks. The Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman were not in action.

Current track championship point leaders are Tim Rivers of Salem, IN in 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, Benji Lee of Loretto, KY in Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds, Robbie Settles of New Hope, KY in Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman, and Scott Beeler of Louisville, KY in UMP Street Stocks.

Bluegrass Speedway is located at 2221 New Haven Road at the intersection of Kentucky Highway 31-E and exit 21 of the Martha Layne Collins (Bluegrass) Parkway. David and Anita Ferrell are the track promoters and present dirt track sports entertainment on Saturday evenings from mid-April through September. For more information about Bluegrass Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (502) 349-1241 on raceday.

Mike Jewell Rolls to NASRA 13th Annual Kentuckiana Klash Win at Bluegrass Speedway

Bardstown, KY-July 2, 2011- Bluegrass Speedway would present the 13th Annual Kentuckiana Klash for the National All Star Racing Association on Saturday and Mike Jewell of Scottsburg, OH would become the first repeat winner in the Super Late Model division at Bluegrass Speedway for 2011 by taking the win in the $3,000 to win event. Other feature event winners for the evening included Mark Filiatreau of Cox’s Creek, KY in UMP Street Stocks and Derek Groomer of Bloomington, IN in Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds.

Victor Lee would take the lead at the drop of the green flag on the 30 lap NASRA Kentuckiana Klash event, with fourth place starting Mike Jewell running second by lap 3, followed by Tim Rivers, Terry English, and Steve Barnett. Lee Devasier would slide past Barnett one circuit later, only to draw the first caution of the race when he would suffer a flat right rear tire. The restart would see Jewell fire a slider on Lee exiting turn two to grab the race lead, while Rivers, English, and Barnett remained third through fifth. The top five remained the same as the leaders were about to catch traffic when Dennis Roberson would slow to a stop in turn one. The restart would see Jewell pull away a bit from Lee, only to have Lee run Jewell back down in traffic with five laps remaining, but Jewell would hold off the challenges of Lee to pick up the win in his Southern Indiana Rock Drilling/MPC Motorsports/Rick Julian Towing/S&L Electric/Morgan Foods/Jewell TV/ Scott County Tire sponsored #9 MasterSbilt Race Car, powered by a Cornett Race Engine. Lee would claim second, while English would slip past Rivers in the late stages of the race for third, while Barnett completed the top five. The remainder of the top ten would be 12th starting Rohn Moon, Timmy Yeager, Mike Cawood, 17th starting David Webb, and Johnny Wheeler. In preliminary action, Terry English would be the top qualifier among 31 entries at 16.160 seconds, while heat race wins fell to English, Lee, Rivers, and Jewell. Webb and Arnie Fields would score the B-Main wins, while series provisional starting spots went to Tim Tungate and Christian Rayburn, while Joey Jones would be the track provisional.

The UMP Street Stock feature event would see Mark Filiatreau jump out to a big lead in the early stages of the 12 lap event, but previous winner Scott Beeler would run Filiatreau down and challenge for the race lead as the pair saw the white flag. Filiatreau would use a lapped car as a pick and earn some breathing room from Beeler to pick up his first win of the season in the Quick Care Oil and Lube Express/Hurricane Bay Car Wash/B&F Trucking sponsored #6 Ford Thunderbird. Beeler would take second, with Joe Walker, Garnett Eldridge, and Fred Mercer completing the top five. Filiatreau would also be the top qualifier among 10 entries, while Beeler won the dash, while Joe Walker won the heat.

The Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modified feature event would see Derek Groomer jump to the lead at the drop of the green flag and survive a pair of late race cautions and challenges from Michael England to take his first-ever Bluegrass Speedway feature win in the Richard Groomer owned Gentle Dentist/Groomer Construction/Jerry Burton Masonry/Elite Hair Design sponsored #D48 Larry Shaw Race Car, powered by Travis Kern Race Engine. England would settle for second, while Bryan Barber won the battle with Benji Lee for third, while Robbie Gullion scored a fifth place finish. The rest of the top ten would be J.T. Ayers, Dion Benningfield, Gary Parks, Chris Moscrip, and Rocky Wilson. Thirteen entries would see heat race wins scored by Groomer and Ayers.

SUMMARY-Bluegrass Speedway-Bardstown, KY-July 2, 2011

National All Star Racing Association Super Late Models (31 entries)
Top Qualifier- Terry English 16.160
Wayne Bowen Racing Supply 1st Heat- Terry English, Steve Barnett, Dennis Roberson, Johnny Wheeler, Jim Price, Jason Hinkle, Danny Erskine, Jr. (DNS- Tim Tungate)
Budda Bert Transmission Sales and Service 2nd Heat- Victor Lee, Mike Cawood, Timmy Yeager, Tim Prince, Jeff Watson, David Webb, Gary Engle, Josh Starrett
Arizona Sport Shirts 3rd Heat- Tim Rivers, Aaron Ridley, Tyrel Todd, Wesley Brummett, Arnie Fields, Tommy Carlton, Kevin Colston, Christian Rayburn
Janowski Insurance 4th Heat- Mike Jewell, Lee Devasier, Rohn Moon, Larry Greer, Mike Covington, Freddie Brock (DNS- Joey Jones)
Tru Temp Heating and Cooling 1st B-Main- David Webb, Jeff Watson, Jim Price, Gary Engle, Jason Hinkle, Tim Tungate, Danny Erskine, Jr., Josh Starrett
Tru Temp Heating and Cooling 2nd B-Main- Arnie Fields, Kevin Colston, Tommy Carlton, Christian Rayburn, Mike Covington, Freddie Brock (DNS- Joey Jones)
Provisionals- Tim Tungate (series), Christian Rayburn (series), Joey Jones (track)
13th Annual Kentuckiana Klash- Mike Jewell, Victor Lee, Terry English, Tim Rivers, Steve Barnett, Rohn Moon, Timmy Yeager, Mike Cawood, David Webb, Johnny Wheeler, Aaron Ridley, Jeff Watson, Arnie Fields, Larry Greer, Lee Devasier, Kevin Colston, Dennis Roberson, Wesley Brummett, Christian Rayburn, Tim Prince, Tim Tungate, Tyrel Todd, Joey Jones

UMP Street Stocks (10 entries)
Top Qualifier- Mark Filiatreau 20.280
Dash- Scott Beeler, Garnett Eldridge, Bryan Derringer, Mark Filiatreau, Fred Mercer, J.R. Bryan
Heat- Joe Walker, Joey Walker, Cory Cummings, Jeff Branham
Feature- Mark Filiatreau, Scott Beeler, Joe Walker, Garnett Eldridge, Fred Mercer, J.R. Bryan, Joey Walker, Cory Cummings, Bryan Derringer (DNS-Jeff Branham)

Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds (13 entries)
1st Heat- Derek Groomer, Bryan Barber, Robbie Gullion, Rocky Wilson
2nd Heat- J.T. Ayers, Michael England, Benji Lee, Gary Parks
Feature- Derek Groomer, Michael England, Bryan Barber, Benji Lee, Robbie Gullion, J.T. Ayers, Dion Benningfield, Gary Parks, Chris Moscrip, Rocky Wilson, Trent Green, Billy Meredith (DNS- Joe Gray)

Media Information

Eddie Carrier, Jr. of Salt Rock, West Virginia

Quick Track Facts

Kentuckiana Klash History

1998(NALMS)- Audie McWilliams, Scotty Earl, Jeff Wilson, Tim Tungate, Doug McCammon, Curtis Roberts, Finn Watson, Brad Barrow, Dustin Neat, Noel Witcher (Top 10)

2000(NALMS)- Jim Curry, Rick Corbin, Steve Barnett, Mike Jewell, Johnny Wheeler, Joey Daniel, Mike Hawley, Scott Smith, Timmy Yeager, Jeff Coulter, Audie McWilliams, Doug Ault, Ed Behn, Billy Meredith, Ernie Barrow, Shawn Negangard, Louis Brady, Ron Pridemore, Doug McCammon, Brad Barrow

2001(NALMS)- Darrell Lanigan, Steve Barnett, Scott James, Rick Corbin, Eddie Carrier, Jr., Ed Behn, Duke Whiseant, Joey Daniel, Tim Tungate, Jesse James Lay, Jay Mobley, Audie McWilliams, Scotty Earl, Shane Cottle, Steve Hillard, Frank Reaber, Brad Neat, Timmy Yeager, Bob Pierce, Jeff Coulter, Jim Curry

2002(Battle of the Bluegrass)- Mike Jewell, Scott James, Darrell Lanigan, Ed Behn, Kevin Claycomb, Eddie Carrier, Jr., Timmy Yeager, Jesse James Lay, Rick Corbin, Whitney McQueary, Brad Neat, Joey Daniel, Johnny Wheeler, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Scotty Earl, James Huff, Tyrel Todd, Billy Meredith, Aaron Hatton, Billy Dever

2003(Battle of the Bluegrass)- Mike Jewell, Scott James, Steve Barnett, Aaron Hatton, Rick Corbin, Whitney McQueary, Mike Marlar, Dustin Neat, Victor Lee, Bryan Barber, Jesse James Lay, Ed Behn, Joey Kramer, Brad Neat, Michael Chilton, Tim Tungate, Bob Lanter, Tyrel Todd, Timmy Yeager, Johnny Wheeler, Terry Linville

2004(NARA Battle of the Bluegrass)- Tim Tungate, Kevin Claycomb, Scott James, Johnny Wheeler, Joey Daniel, Tyrel Todd, John Gill, Steve Barnett, Brad Neat, Dennis Selby, Aaron Hatton, Victor Lee, David Powers, Benji Lee, Jeff Watson, Doug Smith, Dustin Neat, Billy Meredith, Brian Asbury, Shawn Negangard, Spensor Watson, Jordan Bland, Mike Jewell

2005(NARA Battle of the Bluegrass)- Mike Marlar, Terry English, Brad Neat, Bryan Barber, Jerry Rice, Mike Jewell, Jeff Watson, Tim Tungate, Aaron Hatton, Duke Whiseant, Whitney McQueary, Josh Williams, Joey Daniel, Tyrel Todd, Jesse James Lay, Steve Barnett, Billy Dever, Wayne Chinn, Chris Combs, Frankie Coomer, Timmy Yeager, John Gill, Michael England, Johnny Wheeler

2006(NARA Battle of the Bluegrass)- Jimmy Owens, Mike Jewell, Brad Neat, Michael England, Terry English, Chris Combs, Steve Casebolt, Jr., Aaron Hatton, Justin Rattliff, Lee Devasier, Bryan Barber, Tim Tungate, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Jason Keltner, Johnny Wheeler, Scotty Earl, Jerry Rutherford, Jordan Bland, Joey Daniel, Dan Deaton, Mike Marlar, Mike Watson, Dave Crawford

2007(NARA Battle of the Bluegrass)- Steve Francis, Brad Neat, Jerry Rice, Chris Combs, Patrick Sheltra, Whitney McQueary, Victor Lee, Bryan Barber, Mike Jewell, Tyrel Todd, Jackie Boggs, Jason Keltner, Dustin Neat, Tommy Carlton, Doug Smith, Jason Hinkle, Joey Daniel, Michael England, Tim Tungate, Rick Corbin, David Webb, Larry Greer, Jordan Bland

2008 (O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass)- Mike Marlar, Don O’Neal, Kevin Claycomb, Brad Neat, Victor Lee, Michael England, Tyrel Todd, Joey Kramer, David Webb, Dustin Linville, Mike Jewell, Jordan Bland, Chris Combs, Aaron Hatton, Larry Gray, Eric Wells, Bryant Woodcock, Jeff Watson, Zach Carney, Jason Keltner, Tim Tungate, Scotty Earl, Dustin Neat

2009 (O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass)- Mike Marlar, Eddie Carrier, Jr., Justin Rattliff, Brandon Kinzer, David Webb, Jason Keltner, Dustin Neat, Whitney McQueary, Mike Jewell, Michael Chilton, Brandon Green, Lee Devasier, Buzz Williams, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Aaron Hatton, Scotty Earl, Jeff Watson, Jerry Rutherford, Dustin Linville, Tim Tungate, Eric Wells, Victor Lee, D.J. Wells

2010 (NASRA)- Eddie Carrier, Jr., Dustin Neat, David Webb, Tim Tungate, Justin Rattliff, Mike Jewell, Mike Marlar, Greg Johnson, Duane Chamberlain, Steve Barnett, Jeff Watson, Aaron Hatton, Dustin Linville, Skylar Marlar, Jason Smith, Marty O’Neal, Arnie Fields, Tim Rivers, Scott James, Terry English, Jordan Bland, Tanner English, Freddy Smith

Super Late Model Track Champions

-This event was first added to the Bluegrass Speedway schedule in 1998 and was sanctioned by the first year running Northern All Stars Late Model Series. The event paid $2,000 to win and was scored by Florence Speedway regular Audie McWilliams of Walton, KY.

-In 1999, the season was shortened at Bluegrass Speedway and the event was not on racing schedule that season.

-The race returned to the schedule in 2000 under first year Bluegrass Speedway promoters David and Anita Ferrell and was again sanctioned by the Northern All Stars Late Model Series and saw National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame member Jim Curry of Norman, IN pick up the race win.

-The 2001 version of the Kentuckiana Klash was again sanctioned by the Northern All Stars Late Model Series and featured former Dream and Dirt Track World Championship winner Darrell Lanigan of Union, KY in victory lane.

-In 2002, the first year Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series sanctioned the Kentuckiana Klash and featured a duel between Mike Jewell of Scottsburg, IN and Scott James of Lawrenceburg, IN that saw the pair battle side by side for the biggest part of the 30 lap, $3,000 to win event, with Jewell nipping James at the checkered flag, with 2001 winner Darrell Lanigan, Ed Behn, and Kevin Claycomb completing the top five.

-The 2003 version of this race was “déjà vu all over again” and Mike Jewell and Scott James again battled it out side by side for the majority of the race, before Jewell secured the lead for good with 2 laps remaining to take the win over James, Steve Barnett, Aaron Hatton, and Rick Corbin. The NARA Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series was the sanctioning body again for the event.

-In 2004, the event was delayed one day due to rain on Saturday and was contested on Sunday afternoon and saw Tim Tungate of Campbellsville, KY capture the biggest win of his career and score his first ever O’Reilly NARA Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series presented by Arizona Sport Shirts win. Tungate’s win was marred by a scary incident after the checkered flag fell win he made heavy contact with a slowed Dustin Neat just past the flagstand that saw the eventual winner and his race team walk to victory lane for the customary winner circle photographs.

-The 2005 edition of the Kentuckiana Klash saw Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN literally dominate the field, leading all 30 laps and lapping up to the 10^th place that evening in just 15 short miles. Marlar’s win came over Terry English, Brad Neat, Bryan Barber, and Jerry Rice.

-Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN would put his name in the record books as the winner of the 2006 version of the Kentuckiana Klash after taking the lead from early race leader Brad Neat around lap 15 of the 40 lap, 20 mile sprint. Owens would be followed to the checkered flag by Mike Jewell, Brad Neat, Michael England, and Terry English.

-Steve Francis used an off-weekend from the World of Outlaws tour to drop in and pilot Tim Logan’s Rocket Chassis to a dominating victory in the 2007 Kentuckiana Klash. Trailing the eventual World of Outlaws champion at the finish were Brad Neat, Jerry Rice, Chris Combs, and Patrick Sheltra.

-The 2008 Kentuckiana Klash would see Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN make a slidejob pass of early race leader Don O’Neal around lap 25 and proceed to drive away from the field over the final 15 to score his second win in this event (won also in 2005). Don O’Neal would garner runner-up honors, while Kevin Claycomb, Brad Neat, and Victor Lee would complete the top five in an event that drew a record number of entries at 38.

-The 2009 Kentuckiana Klash would see eventual winner Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN survive a late race scare and tangle with a lapped car to win his second straight Kentuckiana Klash event and three overall win in this race. Trailing Marlar at the finish of the 40 lap, $5,000 to win event were Eddie Carrier, Jr., Justin Rattliff, Brandon Kinzer, and David Webb.

-The 2010 Klash event would be sanctioned by the National All Star Racing Association for the very first time and Eddie Carrier, Jr. would score his second career Bluegrass Speedway victory and his first since June 2002 in the $5,000 to win main event. Carrier, Jr. would outdistance Dustin Neat, David Webb, Tim Tungate, and Justin Rattliff to take the checkered flag first.

-A total of 104 different racers have made the Kentuckiana Klash race. In 2010, a total of ten different drivers made the event for the first time and they were Greg Johnson, Duane Chamberlain, Skylar Marlar, Jason Smith, Marty O’Neal, Arnie Fields, Tim Rivers, Terry English, Tanner English, and Freddy Smith.

-Mike Jewell and Tim Tungate have made the event the most times at 10 times each. Brad Neat and Aaron Hatton have made the race 8 times each, while the quarter of Joey Daniel, Steve Barnett, Johnny Wheeler, and Dustin Neat have made the event 7 times. Scotty Earl, Tyrel Todd, and Mike Marlar have made 6 starts in this event, while Rick Corbin, Victor Lee, Timmy Yeager, Jordan Bland, Scott James, Whitney McQueary, and Jeff Watson have made 5 Klash starting appearances.

-The National All Star Racing Association will sanction the Kentuckiana Klash event for the second straight season. The UMP Modifieds and UMP Street Stocks will provide support division action at this event.

-The 2011 edition of the Kentuckiana Klash will again be sanctioned by the National All Star Racing Association and will pay $3,000 to win for the Super Late Models. Also in competition at the July 2 Klash event will be the Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds and UMP Street Stocks.

Aaron Hatton- 8 (2002-2006, 2008, 2009, 2010) Justin Rattliff- 3 (2006, 2009, 2010)

Dustin Neat- 7 (1998, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010) Dustin Linville- 3 (2008, 2009, 2010)

Feature event winner photographs from Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY for Saturday June 25. All photos are courtesy of Hilary Ballard.

1. #5 Austin Taylor of Harrodsburg, KY won the Compacts feature event at Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY on Saturday June 25.

2. #03 Benji Lee of Loretto, KY won the Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modified portion of the Topless Terror Night at Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY on Saturday June 25. It was Lee's 37th career win at Bluegrass Speedway.

3. #93 Derek Bottoms of Taylorsville, KY won his first-ever Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman feature event at Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY on Saturday June 25.

4. #18 Tim Tungate of Campbellsville, KY is joined in victory lane by his Mother after winning the 44 Auto Mart Super Late Model feature on Topless Terror Night at Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY on Saturday June 25. The win was Tungate's 31st career victory at Bluegrass Speedway.

5. #12 Scott Beeler of Louisville, KY is joined by his pit crew and winning the UMP Street Stock feature at Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY on Saturday June 25.

NASRA 13th Annual Kentuckiana Klash Kicks It at Bluegrass Speedway July 2

Bardstown, KY-June 26, 2011- Bluegrass Speedway track promoters David and Anita Ferrell invites everyone to join them in helping celebrate America’s birthday with a visit for an action filled night of dirt track racing entertainment this Saturday evening July 2 for the 13th Annual Kentuckiana Klash, paying $3,000 to win for the National All Star Racing Association Super Late Models, along with action for the Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds and UMP Street Stocks, while the Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman have the night off.

As part of celebrating America’s birthday weekend, the July 2 racing program will feature the National All Star Racing Association Super Late Models in a full program of practice, group time trials, heats, B-Mains, and the $3,000 to win 13th Annual Kentuckiana Klash A-Main. Also in competition on the July 2 race program will be the Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds racing for $500 to win and the UMP Street Stocks racing for $100 to win, while the Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman have the evening off. For the July 2 event, the Super Late Models and UMP Street Stocks will time trial, while the UMP Modifieds will draw for heat race starting positions.

Activities at Bluegrass Speedway for the July 2 event will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., while the general admission area will open at 5:00 p.m. The drivers meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m., with practice set to begin at 6:30 p.m. Time trials will get underway at 7:00 p.m., with racing set for the green flag at or before 8:00 p.m. Ticket prices for the July 2 event in the general admission area will be $15 for adults, $8 for children ages 6 to 12, and children ages 5 and under free. A pit pass will be $30.

The Kentuckiana Klash has been on the Bluegrass Speedway schedule since 1998 when Audie McWilliams would take the inaugural event victory, while the event was not held in 1999. The Klash returned to the schedule in 2000 and Jim Curry of Norman, IN would score the race win, while Darrell Lanigan of Union, KY would grab the event win in 2001. Mike Jewell of Scottsburg, IN would score back-to-back wins in the race in 2002 and 2003 before Tim Tungate of Campbellsville, KY would add his name to winner’s list for the race in 2004. The Klash title would go to the Volunteer State for the next two seasons, with Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN winning the 2005 contest and Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN winning the 2006 race. Steve Francis of Ashland, KY would hit paydirt in the 2007 Klash event, while Marlar would become the first three-time winner of the race with back-to-back wins in 2008 and 2009. Eddie Carrier, Jr. of Salt Rock, WV would win the 2010 version of the Klash and is the defending race champion.
Bluegrass Speedway last raced on June 25 and feature event winners included Tim Tungate of Campbellsville, KY in 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, Benji Lee of Loretto, KY in Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds, Derek Bottoms of Taylorsville, KY in Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman, Scott Beeler of Louisville, KY in UMP Street Stocks, and Austin Taylor of Harrodsburg, KY in Compacts

Current track championship point leaders are Tim Rivers of Salem, IN in 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, Benji Lee of Loretto, KY in Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds, Robbie Settles of New Hope, KY in Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman, and Scott Beeler of Louisville, KY in UMP Street Stocks.

Bluegrass Speedway is located at 2221 New Haven Road at the intersection of Kentucky Highway 31-E and exit 21 of the Martha Layne Collins (Bluegrass) Parkway. David and Anita Ferrell are the track promoters and present dirt track sports entertainment on Saturday evenings from mid-April through September. For more information about Bluegrass Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (502) 349-1241 on raceday.

Bluegrass Speedway Top Ten Track Points after June 25, 2011

44 Auto Mart Super Late Models
1. Tim Rivers (Salem, IN)- 73
2. Lee Devasier (Crestwood, KY)- 65
3. Joey Daniel (Liberty, KY)- 64
4. Tim Tungate (Campbellsville, KY)- 54
5. Jeff Watson (Campbellsville, KY)- 52
6. Jarryd Holshouser (Boaz, KY)- 47
7. Steve Barnett (Franklin, IN)- 45
8. Mike Jewell (Scottsburg, IN)- 43
9. Dustin Neat (Dunnville, KY)- 26
10. Joey Jones (Borden, IN)- 25

Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds
1. Benji Lee (Loretto, KY)- 84
2. Michael England (Glasgow, KY)- 74
3. Josh Lucas (Bardstown, KY)- 53
4. J.T. Ayers (New Haven, KY)- 52
5. Dion Benningfield (Lebanon, KY)- 48
6. Brian Foster (Bardstown, KY)- 46
7. Robbie Gullion (Charlestown, IN)- 46
8. Joey Kramer (Hanover, IN)- 45
9. Billy Meredith (Hodgenville, KY)- 40
10. Elliott Despain (Campbellsville, KY)- 38

Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman
1. Robbie Settles (New Hope, KY)- 74
2. Derek Bottoms (Taylorsville, KY)- 57
3. Danny Blackwell (Taylorsville, KY)- 56
4. Avral Thompson (Loretto, KY)- 47
5. Sam Mull (Jeffersonville, IN)- 46
6. Mike Opall (Shepherdsville, KY)- 44
7. Elton Martin (Hodgenville, KY)- 38
8. Tim Cummings (Shepherdsville, KY)- 36
9. David Murphy (Stanford, KY)- 21
10. Barry Chesser (Bloomfield, KY)- 21

UMP Street Stocks
1. Scott Beeler (Louisville, KY)- 71
2. Mark Filiatreau (Cox’s Creek, KY)- 51
3. Cory Cummings (Shepherdsville, KY)- 47
4. Joey Walker (Bardstown, KY)- 46
5. Joe Walker (Bardstown, KY)- 45
6. Jeff Branham (Shepherdsville, KY)- 39
7. Bryan Derringer (Springfield, KY)- 35
8. J.R. Bryan (New Hope, KY)- 33
9. Garnett Eldridge (Jeffersonville, IN)- 31
10. Roy Skaggs (Campbellsville, KY)- 27

Norman Copley Super Late Model Rookie of the Year
-None

UMP Modified Rookie of the Year
1. Billy Meredith (Hodgenville, KY)- 40

NEXT RACE: July 2- 13h Annual Kentuckiana Klash: National All Star Racing Association- $3,000 to win for Super Late Models; Weekly Racing Series- Country 100.9 MIKE UMP Modifieds ($500 to win) and UMP Street Stocks ($100 to win), Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman are OFF; Pit Area Opens at 4:00 p.m., General Admission Area Opens at 5:00 p.m., Drivers Meeting at 6:00 p.m., Practice at 6:30 p.m., Time Trials at 7:00 p.m., Racing at or Before 8:00 p.m.; Ticket Prices (in General Admission Area) will be $15 for adults, $8 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for children ages 5 and under; Pit Pass- $30; For more information, visit www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (502) 349-1241 on raceday.

Tungate and Lee Topless Terror Night Winners at Bluegrass Speedway

Bardstown, KY-June 25, 2011- It would be the 8th Annual Topless Terror Night at Bluegrass Speedway and Tim Tungate of Campbellsville, KY would take the win in the 44 Auto Mart Super Late Model portion of Topless Terror Night, while Benji Lee of Loretto, KY would win the Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modified portion of Topless Terror Night. Other feature winners for the evening included Derek Bottoms of Taylorsville, KY in Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman, Scott Beeler of Louisville, KY in UMP Street Stocks, and Austin Taylor of Harrodsburg, KY in the debut of the Compacts.

The 44 Auto Mart Super Late Model feature event would see Joey Daniel grab the lead at the start of the event, only to have a caution for a spin by Tommy Carlton slow the action on lap 2. The restart would only see one more lap completed before Jeff Watson slowed in turn two. This restart of the night would see things get interesting as Lee Devasier would slidejob past Daniel for the lead on lap 4, only to have Daniel dive back beneath him in turn three in an attempt to retake the lead. The pair would make contact in turn four, with Devasier’s mount slamming hard into the outside wall, ending his night. The final restart of the event would see now second place Tim Tungate challenge Daniel for the lead, taking the top spot on lap 5. The remainder of the race would go caution free, with Tungate scooting out to a comfortable lead and holding on to score his 31st career Super Late Model victory at Bluegrass Speedway aboard the J&L Motorsports owned Barnes Auto Sales/Campbellsville University/Wilson Plumbing sponsored #18 C.J. Rayburn Race Car, powered by an Estes Race Engine. Tim Rivers would get by Steve Barnett in the late stages of the race to take second, with Barnett, while Daniel would fade to fourth, while Jeff Watson completed the top five. Rivers would be the top qualifier among 11 entries at 14.716 seconds, while Watson won the dash, with Michael Chilton winning the heat.

The Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modified feature event would see Benji Lee take the lead at the onset of the 20 lap main event and Lee would never look back in taking his 37th career Modified feature victory at Bluegrass Speedway. Lee would take his second win of the season in the seat of his Thompson Heat and Air/A.L. Ball Moving/On Time Courier/On Time Construction/St. Joe Garage/Smart Shoppers/Springfield NAPA/B&B Motorsports sponsored #03 Bandit Race Car powered by a Dale Meers Race Engine. Dion Benningfield would settle for runner-up honors, with Robbie Gullion taking third. Billy Meredith and Randy Turpin would complete the top five. Gullion would be top qualifier among 7 entries at 16.652 seconds, while Meredith won the heat.

The Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman feature event would see Derek Bottoms and Robbie Settles battle for the race lead throughout the 15 lap feature event, with Bottoms keeping Settles at bay to pick up his first-ever career feature event victory aboard the Tracy Bottoms owned Sherrard Automotive/Gray Racing/All Pro Engine Service/Sweet Treats/Chesser Electric/Lincoln Arms sponsored #93 Olds Cutlass entry. Settles would take second, with veteran racer Danny Blackwell taking third place honors. Elton Martin and Tim Cummings would round out the top five. Eight entries would see the heat win also go to Bottoms.

Scott Beeler would take the lead away from J.R. Bryan in the early stages of the 12 lap UMP Street Stock feature event and would survive a one-lap shootout at the end of the race to win his second feature of the season behind the wheel of his Bootleg Bar-B-Q/ Pro Tint/Amsoil/Mac’s Race Engines/Terry’s Satellite City/Daryl Hadley Racing sponsored #12 entry. Bryan Derringer would score a career-best second place finish, with Mark Filiatreau coming home in third. The remainder of the top five would be Bryan and Joe Walker. Thirteen entries would see heat race wins scored by Garnett Eldridge and Bryan.

The Compacts division would make their debut with three entries and Austin Taylor would lead the way in taking the feature win in the Jamie Stumph owned Superior Drywall/Bennett’s Car Care/Hensley’s Gun Store/Keith Taylor Construction sponsored #5 Honda Accord. Sam Lyons would take second, with Brandon Lucas going third. Lucas would win the heat.

SUMMARY-Bluegrass Speedway-Bardstown, KY-June 25, 2011

44 Auto Mart Super Late Models (11 entries)
Top Qualifier- Tim Rivers 14.716
Dash- Jeff Watson, Lee Devasier, Joey Daniel, Tim Rivers, Steve Barnett, Tim Tungate
Heat- Michael Chilton, Joey Jones, Jarryd Holshouser, Tommy Carlton
Feature- Tim Tungate, Tim Rivers, Steve Barnett, Joey Daniel, Jeff Watson, Joey Jones, Jarryd Holshouser, Lee Devasier, Tommy Carlton, Michael Chilton (DNS- Wesley Brummett)

Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds (7 entries)
Bandit Race Cars Top Qualifier- Robbie Gullion 16.652
Heat- Billy Meredith, Benji Lee, Robbie Gullion, Randy Turpin
Feature- Benji Lee, Dion Benningfield, Robbie Gullion, Billy Meredith, Randy Turpin, Brian Foster (DNS- Gary Parks)

Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman (8 entries)
Heat- Derek Bottoms, Robbie Settles, Danny Blackwell, Tim Cummings
Feature- Derek Bottoms, Robbie Settles, Danny Blackwell, Elton Martin, Tim Cummings, Mike Opall (DNS- Sam Mull, Barry Chesser)

UMP Street Stocks (13 entries)
1st Heat- Garnett Eldridge, Scott Beeler, Mark Filiatreau, Mike Bailey
2nd Heat- J.R. Bryan, Bryan Derringer, Jeff Branham, Joey Walker
Feature- Scott Beeler, Bryan Derringer, Mark Filiatreau, J.R. Bryan, Joe Walker, Fred Mercer, Mike Bailey, Joey Walker, Curtis Porter, Jeff Branham, Charles Berry, Garnett Eldridge, Cory Cummings

Compacts (3 entries)
Heat- Brandon Lucas, Austin Taylor, Sam Lyons
Feature- Austin Taylor, Sam Lyons, Brandon Lucas

Topless Terror Night and Compacts at Bluegrass Speedway on June 25

Bardstown, KY-June 19, 2011- After being rained out last week, Bluegrass Speedway track promoters David and Anita Ferrell will again present an action filled night of dirt track racing entertainment this Saturday evening June 25 as it will be the 8th Annual Topless Terror Night and the front wheel drive Compacts division will also be on the racing program.

The June 25 racing program will feature the 44 Auto Mart Super Late Model and Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modified division in competition racing with the roofs removed from the race cars, sporting the convertible, allowing the race fans to see the drivers hard at work in their “office”. The 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models will race for $1,000 to win in their main event, while the Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds will race for $500 to win in their main event. The Super Late Models and Modifieds must race with the roofs removed from their machines. Also in competition on the June 25 race program will be the Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman racing for $200 to win and the UMP Street Stocks racing for $100 to win, while the Compacts division returns on June 25 as well, also racing for $100 to win. Of note, this will be the last date that patrons and race teams can use their rainchecks from the event that was rained out back on May 21. For the June 25 event, the Super Late Models and UMP Modifieds will time trial, while the UMP Sportsman, UMP Street Stocks, and Compacts will draw for heat race starting positions.

Activities at Bluegrass Speedway for the June 25 event will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., while the general admission area will open at 5:00 p.m. The drivers meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m., with practice set to begin at 6:30 p.m. Time trials will get underway at 7:00 p.m., with racing set for the green flag at or before 8:00 p.m. Ticket prices for the June 25 event in the general admission area will be $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12, and children ages 5 and under free. A pit pass will be $25.

Bluegrass Speedway last raced on June 4 and feature event winners included Lee Devasier of Crestwood, KY in 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, Joey Kramer of Hanover, IN in Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds, Avral Thompson of Loretto, KY in Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman, and Mike Bailey of Clarksville, IN in UMP Street Stocks.

Current track championship point leaders are Lee Devasier of Crestwood, KY in 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, Michael England of Glasgow, KY in Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds, Robbie Settles of New Hope, KY in Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman, and Scott Beeler of Louisville, KY in UMP Street Stocks.

Bluegrass Speedway is located at 2221 New Haven Road at the intersection of Kentucky Highway 31-E and exit 21 of the Martha Layne Collins (Bluegrass) Parkway. David and Anita Ferrell are the track promoters and present dirt track sports entertainment on Saturday evenings from mid-April through September. For more information about Bluegrass Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (502) 349-1241 on raceday.

SRRS 10th Annual June Jam at Bluegrass Speedway is Rained Out

Bardstown, KY-June 18, 2011- Mother Nature is definitely not a race fan so far in 2011 as rain showers late on Friday evening and heavy rains on Saturday morning and a forecast for more rain forecasted throughout the day has forced Bluegrass Speedway track promoters David and Anita to cancel the 10th Annual June Jam that would have featured the Southern Regional Racing Series making their first-ever appearance at the ½ mile high-banked Nelson County clay oval.

The event will go down as a rainout and will not be rescheduled. This is the third time that the June Jam event has fell victim to Mother Nature, as the race was also rained out back in 2004 and 2005. This is the sixth rainout that Bluegrass Speedway has had so far in the 2011 race season.

The next event on the Bluegrass Speedway docket is set for Saturday June 25 and will be the 8th Annual Topless Terror Night, featuring the 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models and Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds going topless, racing with the roofs removed from the race cars that evening. Also in competition on June 25 will be the Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman, UMP Street Stocks, and the front wheel drive Compacts will also be action. The June 25 date is also the final event that patrons and race teams can use rainchecks from the May 21 rainout event.

Bluegrass Speedway is located at 2221 New Haven Road at the intersection of Kentucky Highway 31-E and exit 21 of the Martha Layne Collins (Bluegrass) Parkway. David and Anita Ferrell are the track promoters and present dirt track sports entertainment on Saturday evenings from mid-April through September. For more information about Bluegrass Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (502) 349-1241 on raceday.

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June Jam History

2002- Eddie Carrier, Jr., Darrell Lanigan, Rick Corbin, Joey Daniel, James Huff, Kevin Claycomb, Johnny Wheeler, Steve Barnett, Bob Lanter, Ed Behn, Timmy Yeager, Shawn Negangard, Richard Smith, Jesse James Lay, Brad Neat, Tony Traficant, Bryan Barber, Steve Hillard, Scott James, Larry Wicker, Dustin Neat, Billy Dever

2003- Darrell Lanigan, Steve Barnett, Steve Landrum, Whitney McQueary, Bryan Barber, Rick Corbin, Scott James, John Gill, Victor Lee, Mike Marlar, Michael Chilton, Steve Hillard, Timmy Yeager, Aaron Hatton, Tyrel Todd, Bob Lanter, Jesse James Lay, Steven Ashby, Bob Pierce, Dustin Neat, Tim Tungate, Brad Neat, Mike Jewell

2006- Brad Neat, Chris Combs, Aaron Hatton, Jason Keltner, Mike Jewell, Jimmy Owens, Mike Watson, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Bryant Woodcock, Joey Daniel, Larry Greer, Dan Deaton, Whitney McQueary, Johnny Wheeler, Dustin Neat, Justin Rattliff, Greg Johnson, Jeff Watson, Anthony Ferguson, Bryan Barber, Jerry Rutherford, Rick Corbin, Tim Tungate, Scotty Earl

2007- Mike Jewell, Dustin Neat, Bryan Barber, Tyrel Todd, Victor Lee, Rick Corbin, Whitney McQueary, Johnny Wheeler, Tim Tungate, Joey Daniel, Jason Keltner, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Larry Greer, Joey Tackett, Tommy Carlton, David Webb, Jeff Watson, Doug Smith, Doug Ault, Jason Hinkle, Jerry Rice, Michael Chilton, Timmy Yeager

2008- Eric Wells, Jason Keltner, David Webb, Tim Tungate, Johnny Wheeler, Victor Lee, Mike Jewell, Rocky Hodges, Tyrel Todd, Aaron Hatton, Jesse Lay, Cody Mahoney, Scotty Earl, Zach Carney, Whitney McQueary, Arnie Fields, Larry Gray, Bryant Woodcock, Derek Fisher, Rob Starkey, Royce McGowan, Brad Neat, Dustin Neat, Chris Combs

2009- David Webb, Brad Neat, Victor Lee, Mike Marlar, Jason Jameson, Eric Wells, Jason Keltner, Jerry Rice, Mike Jewell, Tyrel Todd, Steve Francis, Tim Tungate, Larry Gray, Jr., Aaron Hatton, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Jeff Watson, D.J. Wells, Michael Chilton, Jordan Bland, Brandon Kinzer, Johnny Wheeler, Terry English, Dustin Neat

2010- Aaron Hatton, Justin Rattliff, Mike Jewell, Steve Barnett, Dustin Neat, Marty O’Neal, Victor Lee, Todd Coffman, Tim Tungate, Skylar Marlar, Aaron Ridley, Terry English, David Webb, Jeff Watson, Jason Smith, Greg Johnson, Chris Combs, Christian Rayburn, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Wesley Brummett, Michael Chilton, Lee Devasier, Arnie Fields

Super Late Model Track Champions

-Eddie Carrier, Jr. of Salt Rock, West Virginia was the inaugural June Jam winner in 2002 over Darrell Lanigan, Rick Corbin, Joey Daniel, and James Huff. If Corbin had won both nights, he would have gotten a $1,000 bonus for winning on Friday and Saturday nights. The win by Carrier, Jr. would help the second generation racer claim the inaugural Battle of the Bluegrass Series championship back in 2002.

-The 2003 version of the June Jam saw Darrell Lanigan of Union, KY follow up a win in the Eldora Dream the weekend before with an impressive performance in the 2003 June Jam event. Steve Barnett, Steve Landrum, Whitney McQueary, and Bryan Barber completed the top five.

-The 2004 edition of the June Jam fell victim to Mother Nature as continuous afternoon rain showers forced promoters David and Anita Ferrell to cancel the event around 4:00 p.m. that afternoon with well over 30 entries already sitting in a rain soaked pit area.

-The 2005 June Jam was once again a victim of Mother Nature as rain showers began falling at the ½ mile Nelson County dirt oval around 4:45 on Saturday afternoon after earlier showers had already wet the area. The decision was then made around 5:30 to cancel the event, with 32 Late Models in the pit area at the time of the cancellation and others parked out in the parking lot.

-For 2006, the event would go on a beautiful Saturday evening that saw the weather not play a factor in the evening’s activities and Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY would continue a mid-season hot streak of top finishes as he would claim the $3,000 payday in the June Jam over Chris Combs, Aaron Hatton, Jason Keltner, and Mike Jewell.

-Mike Jewell of Scottsburg, IN would add his name to the list of winners for the June Jam event in 2007 as the two-time and defending O’Reilly NARA Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series champion would make this event his first “BoB Late Model” win of 2007. Jewell would see the checkered flag first in front of Dustin Neat, Bryan Barber, Tyrel Todd, and Victor Lee.

-The 2008 June Jam would see a photo-finish as Eric Wells of Hazard, KY would make a turn four, last lap pass of Jason Keltner to score his first ever O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series victory by about three feet at the finish. The remainder of the top five would be David Webb, Tim Tungate, and Johnny Wheeler.

-The 2009 June Jam would see David Webb of Nicholasville, KY top a 36 car field after starting 15^th in the June Jam and claim his second career victory at Bluegrass Speedway, worth $3,000. Brad Neat would take runner-up honors in the 30 lap event, with Victor Lee scoring a third place finish. Fourth would fall to Mike Marlar, with Jason Jameson completing the top five in his first ever visit to Bluegrass Speedway.

-The 2010 version of the June Jam would see a dandy of a battle among the top five in the late stages of the race with Aaron Hatton coming from 5^th place with 10 laps remaining to take his first-ever Bluegrass Speedway feature event win. Justin Rattliff, Mike Jewell, Steve Barnett, and Dustin Neat would complete the top five. The National All Star Racing Association sanctioned the event for the very first time and 32 entries were on hand.

-A total of seventy-five (75) different drivers have taken the green flag to start the previous June Jam events.

Seven racers made their first June Jam start in 2010. They were Marty O’Neal, Todd Coffman, Skylar Marlar, Aaron Ridley, Jason Smith, Christian Rayburn, Wesley Brummett, and Lee Devasier.

-Two June Jam events have been rained out, so seven have ran up to this point. Dustin Neat has made all seven June Jam events, while Mike Jewell and Tim Tungate have made six of the June Jam races. Five starts in the race go to Aaron Hatton, Victor Lee, Brad Neat, and Johnny Wheeler. Drivers with four starts in the June Jam include Bryan Barber, Rick Corbin, Michael Chilton, Jason Keltner, Tyrel Todd, Jeff Watson, David Webb, and Bobby Wolter, Jr.

-The 2011 version of the June Jam will see the Southern Regional Racing Series makes its first ever trip to Bluegrass Speedway to sanction this event. Providing support division action for the June Jam will be the Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman and UMP Street Stocks.

Southern Regional Racing Series Visits Bluegrass Speedway for June Jam on June 18

Bardstown, KY-June 11, 2011- Bluegrass Speedway track promoters David and Anita Ferrell will return with racing action this Saturday evening June 18 as the Southern Regional Racing Series makes its first ever appearance at Bluegrass Speedway for the 10th Annual June Jam, paying $3,000 to win for the Super Late Model division.

The June 18 racing program will feature the first ever appearance at the track by the Southern Regional Racing Series in a program of group time trials, last chance qualifying B-Mains, and the 40 lap, $3,000 to win 10th Annual June Jam event. Also in competition on the June 18 race program will be the Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman racing for $200 to win and the UMP Street Stocks racing for $100 to win, while the Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds will have the night off. For the June 18 event, the Super Late Models and UMP Street Stock divisions will time trial, while the UMP Sportsman will draw for heat race starting positions.

Activities at Bluegrass Speedway for the June 18 event will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m., while the general admission area will open at 5:00 p.m. The drivers meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m., with practice set to begin at 6:30 p.m. Time trials will get underway at 7:00 p.m., with racing set for the green flag at or before 8:00 p.m. Ticket prices for the June 18 event in the general admission area will be $15 for adults, $8 for children ages 6 to 12, and children ages 5 and under free. A pit pass will be $30.

The June Jam first appeared on the Bluegrass Speedway racing docket back in 2002 and Eddie Carrier, Jr. would take the win in the inaugural running of the event, while Darrell Lanigan of Union, KY would follow up his 2003 Dream win by winning the June Jam. Mother Nature would take back-to-back victories in the 2004 and 2005 events, while Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY would score the event win in 2006. Mike Jewell of Scottsburg, IN would etch his name on the event’s winners list in 2007, while Eric Wells of Hazard, KY would score a photo-finish win in the ’08 June Jam. David Webb of Nicholasville, KY would win the 2009 June Jam on his way to winning the track championship, while Aaron Hatton of Mount Sterling, KY would take his first-ever Bluegrass Speedway A-Main win by scoring the victory in a hotly-contested affair in 2010 and is the defending champion of the event.

Bluegrass Speedway last raced on June 4 and feature event winners included Lee Devasier of Crestwood, KY in 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, Joey Kramer of Hanover, IN in Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds, Avral Thompson of Loretto, KY in Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman, and Mike Bailey of Clarksville, IN in UMP Street Stocks.

Current track championship point leaders are Lee Devasier of Crestwood, KY in 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, Michael England of Glasgow, KY in Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds, Robbie Settles of New Hope, KY in Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman, and Scott Beeler of Louisville, KY in UMP Street Stocks.

Bluegrass Speedway is located at 2221 New Haven Road at the intersection of Kentucky Highway 31-E and exit 21 of the Martha Layne Collins (Bluegrass) Parkway. David and Anita Ferrell are the track promoters and present dirt track sports entertainment on Saturday evenings from mid-April through September. For more information about Bluegrass Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (502) 349-1241 on raceday.

Bluegrass Speedway Closed June 11; SRRS 10th Annual June Jam Up Next on June 18

Bardstown, KY-June 5, 2011- Bluegrass Speedway track promoters David and Anita Ferrell will be take off and there will be no racing this Saturday evening June 11 at Bluegrass Speedway, but race action will return on Saturday June 18 for the 10th Annual June Jam, featuring the first-ever appearance of the Southern Regional Racing Series at Bluegrass Speedway for $3,000 to win.

The June 18 racing program will feature the first ever appearance at the track by the Southern Regional Racing Series in a full program of competition for the Super Late Model division, highlighted by the $3,000 to win 10th Annual June Jam event. Also in competition on the June 18 race program will be the Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman racing for $200 to win and the UMP Street Stocks racing for $100 to win, while the Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds will have the night off. For the June 18 event, the Super Late Models and UMP Street Stock divisions will time trial, while the UMP Sportsman will draw for heat race starting positions.

Activities at Bluegrass Speedway for the June 18 event will the pit area will open at 4:00 p.m., while the general admission area will open at 5:00 p.m. The drivers meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m., with practice set to begin at 6:30 p.m. Time trials will get underway at 7:00 p.m., with racing set for the green flag at or before 8:00 p.m. Ticket prices for the June 18 event in the general admission area will be $15 for adults, $8 for children ages 6 to 12, and children age 5 and under free. A pit pass will be $30.

Bluegrass Speedway last raced on June 4 and feature event winners included Lee Devasier of Crestwood, KY in 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, Joey Kramer of Hanover, IN in Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds, Avral Thompson of Loretto, KY in Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman, and Mike Bailey of Clarksville, IN in UMP Street Stocks.

Current track championship point leaders are Lee Devasier of Crestwood, KY in 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, Michael England of Glasgow, KY in Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds, Robbie Settles of New Hope, KY in Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman, and Scott Beeler of Louisville, KY in UMP Street Stocks.

Bluegrass Speedway is located at 2221 New Haven Road at the intersection of Kentucky Highway 31-E and exit 21 of the Martha Layne Collins (Bluegrass) Parkway. David and Anita Ferrell are the track promoters and present dirt track sports entertainment on Saturday evenings from mid-April through September. For more information about Bluegrass Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (502) 349-1241 on raceday.

Bluegrass Speedway Top Ten Track Points after June 4, 2011

44 Auto Mart Super Late Models
1. Lee Devasier (Crestwood, KY)- 52
2. Tim Rivers (Salem, IN)- 51
3. Joey Daniel (Liberty, KY)- 46
4. Mike Jewell (Scottsburg, IN)- 43
5. Jeff Watson (Campbellsville, KY)- 39
6. Jarryd Holshouser (Boaz, KY)- 33
7. Tim Tungate (Campbellsville, KY)- 29
8. Dustin Neat (Dunnville, KY)- 26
9. Steve Barnett (Franklin, IN)- 25
10. Darrell Lanigan (Union, KY)- 25

Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds
1. Michael England (Glasgow, KY)- 74
2. Benji Lee (Loretto, KY)- 59
3. Josh Lucas (Bardstown, KY)- 53
4. J.T. Ayers (New Haven, KY)- 52
5. Joey Kramer (Hanover, IN)- 45
6. Elliott Despain (Campbellsville, KY)- 38
7. Kelly Warren (Columbia, KY)- 34
8. Brian Foster (Bardstown, KY)- 31
9. Miguel Coffey (Tyner, KY)- 30
10. Bryan Barber (Greensburg, KY)- 29

Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman
1. Robbie Settles (New Hope, KY)- 52
2. Avral Thompson (Loretto, KY)- 47
3. Sam Mull (Jeffersonville, IN)- 41
4. Danny Blackwell (Taylorsville, KY)- 36
5. Derek Bottoms (Taylorsville, KY)- 32
6. Mike Opall (Shepherdsville, KY)- 29
7. David Murphy (Stanford, KY)- 21
8. Tim Cummings (Shepherdsville, KY)- 20
9. Elton Martin (Hodgenville, KY)- 20
10. Jimmy Bryan (New Haven, KY)- 20

UMP Street Stocks
1. Scott Beeler (Louisville, KY)- 46
2. Cory Cummings (Shepherdsville, KY)- 39
3. Joey Walker (Bardstown, KY)- 33
4. Mark Filiatreau (Cox’s Creek, KY)- 31
5. Joe Walker (Bardstown, KY)- 29
6. Jeff Branham (Shepherdsville, KY)- 28
7. Roy Skaggs (Campbellsville, KY)- 27
8. Mike Bailey (Clarksville, IN)- 25
9. Garnett Eldridge (Jeffersonville, IN)- 22
10. J.R. Bryan (New Haven, KY)- 15

Norman Copley Super Late Model Rookie of the Year
-None

UMP Modified Rookie of the Year
1. Billy Meredith (Hodgenville, KY)- 21

NEXT RACE: June 11- OFF; June 18- 10th Annual June Jam: Southern Regional Racing Series-$3,000 to win for Super Late Models; Weekly Racing Series- Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman ($200 to win) and UMP Street Stocks ($100 to win), Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds-OFF; Pit Area Opens at 4:00 p.m., General Admission Area Opens at 5:00 p.m., Drivers Meeting at 6:00 p.m., Practice at 6:30 p.m., Time Trials at 7:00 p.m., Racing at or Before 8:00 p.m.; Ticket Prices (in General Admission Area) will be $15 for adults, $8 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for children ages 5 and under; Pit Pass- $30; For more information, visit www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (502) 349-1241 on raceday.

Photographs of feature event winners at Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY from Saturday June 4, 2011.
All photos courtesy of Hilary Ballard.

1. #44 Avral Thompson of Loretto, KY is joined by his crew and the Jones brothers after winning the 2nd Annual Bob Jones Memorial for the Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman at Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY on Saturday June 4, 2011.

2. #77 Joey Kramer of Hanover, IN won the 11th Annual Mod Squad Bash for the American Modified Series at Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY on Saturday June 4, 2011.

3. #5 Lee Devasier of Crestwood, KY is joined in victory lane by his father John Devasier after winning the 44 Auto Mart Super Late Model feature at Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY on Saturday June 4, 2011. This was Devasier's first ever Super Late Model feature win.

4. #31B Mike Bailey of Clarksville, IN won the UMP Street Stock feature event at Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY on Saturday June 4, 2011.

Kramer Tops AMS Mod Squad Bash/Thompson Wins Bob Jones Memorial at Bluegrass Speedway

Bardstown, KY-June 4, 2011- A pair of special event would be on tap on Bluegrass Speedway on Saturday evening as the American Modified Series would visit for the 11th Annual Mod Squad Bash and Joey Kramer of Hanover, IN would pick up the $1,500 payday and his third win in the event. Avral Thompson of Loretto, KY would score a $500 payday in the Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman division by winning the 2nd Annual Bob Jones Memorial race. Other feature event winners for the evening included Lee Devasier of Crestwood, KY in 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models and Mike Bailey of Clarksville, IN in UMP Street Stocks.

Joey Kramer would take the lead from Shelby Miles with a turn four slidejob pass and proceed to put on a dominating performance to score the 11th Annual Mod Squad Bash event for the American Modified Series. Kramer would pick up the win and take the series points lead by seeing the checkered flag first aboard the Claudette Kramer owned Hill’s Historic Painting/ Lucas Oil Products/Ground Works Landscaping/State Farm Insurance/Larry’s Truck and Trailer Service/Bright Beginnings Child Care sponsored #77 MasterSbilt Race Cars, Bullock Race Engines powered entry. Michael England would come in second, followed by John Demoss in third. Bryan Barber and Benji Lee would complete the top five. The remainder of the top ten would be J.T. Ayers, Josh Lucas, Trent Young, Rob Penny, and Keith Smith. In preliminary action, Lee would be the top qualifier among 21 entries at 17.283 seconds, while heat race victories would go to Miles, Ayers, Demoss, and Barber.

Avral Thompson would make a three-wide pass for the lead on the opening circuit of the 20 lap, 2nd Annual Bob Jones Memorial event for the Clayton Homes UMP Sportsman and would fend off a late race challenge from Robbie Settles to pick up the victory. Thompson’s win would come behind the wheel of the Avral and Kayla Thompson owned Hawk’s Place/Cozy Corner/Thompson Heat and Air/High Grove Grocery/Cox Wrecker Service/Teamsters Local 89 sponsored #44 Chevy Malibu. Settles would take second, while Jimmy Bryan, Sam Mull, and Mike Opall would complete the top five. In preliminary action, Settles and Thompson would tie for fast time honors among 12 entries at 19.197 seconds. Logan Whitis would win the dash, while Derek Bottoms would take the heat race win.

In 44 Auto Mart Super Late Model action, Joey Daniel would lead the first 15 laps until a caution for Tim Tungate would bunch the field together and Tim Rivers would slidejob past Daniel for the lead on the restart, only to go spinning wildly in the infield on the backchute. Track officials deemed Daniel at fault and he would be required to restart at the rear of the field, handing the lead over to Rivers. Lee Devasier would dog Rivers after the restart and make an outside pass of Rivers off of turn four on lap 22 and hold on for his first-ever Super Late Model feature event win aboard the John Devasier owned Commercial Fleet Repair/CAK Trucking sponsored #5 Rocket Chassis, Ofria Race Engines powered mount. Rivers would finish second, while Jeff Watson would claim a third place finish. Daniel would drive back from the rear of the field to finish fourth, while Rob Starkey completed the top five. In preliminary action, Watson would be the top qualifier among nine entries at 15.781 seconds, while Daniel would win the heat.

The UMP Street Stock feature event would be a dogfight over the final 6 laps, with Mike Bailey eventually coming out on top after blowing the engine in his car in the heat and climbing behind the wheel of the Carl Booth owned Pace Air Freight/Whelan Trucking sponsored #31B Oldsmobile. Garnett Eldridge would finish a close second, with Mark Filiatreau close by in third, while Joe Walker and Scott Beeler completed the top five. In preliminary action, 11 entries would see heat race victories go to Filiatreau and Eldridge.

SUMMARY-Bluegrass Speedway-Bardstown, KY-June 4, 2011

American Modified Series (21 entries)
Williams Precision Engines Top Qualifier- Benji Lee 17.283
Hypercoils Heat #1- Shelby Miles, Joey Kramer, Rob Penny, Shon Flanary, Kelly Warren, Brad Schlosser
Wiles Driveshafts Heat #2- J.T. Ayers, Michael England, Keith Smith, Elliott Despain, Billy Meredith
VP Racing Fuels Heat #3- John Demoss, Benji Lee, Trent Young, Robbie Gullion, Brian Foster
Comp Cams Heat #4- Bryan Barber, Josh Lucas, Joe David Turner, Rocky Wilson, Mike Daut
11th Annual Mod Squad Bash A-Main- Joey Kramer, Michael England, John Demoss, Bryan Barber, Benji Lee, J.T. Ayers, Josh Lucas, Trent Young, Rob Penny, Keith Smith, Robbie Gullion, Elliott Despain, Kelly Warren, Shon Flanary, Rocky Wilson, Billy Meredith, Brad Schlosser, Shelby Miles, Joe David Turner, Mike Daut (DNS- Brian Foster)

Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman (12 entries)
Top Qualifier- Robbie Settles, Avral Thompson 19.197 (tie)
Dash- Logan Whitis, Jimmy Bryan, Avral Thompson, Robbie Settles, Sam Mull, Danny Blackwell
Heat- Derek Bottoms, Mike Opall, David Murphy
2nd Annual Bob Jones Memorial- Avral Thompson, Robbie Settles, Jimmy Bryan, Sam Mull, Mike Opall, Danny Blackwell, Logan Whitis, Derek Bottoms, Barry Chesser (DNS- David Murphy, Rob Jones, Steve Rector)

44 Auto Mart Super Late Models (9 entries)
Top Qualifier- Jeff Watson 15.781
Heat- Joey Daniel, Tim Rivers, Lee Devasier, Jeff Watson
Feature- Lee Devasier, Tim Rivers, Jeff Watson, Joey Daniel, Rob Starker, Jarryd Holshouser, Gary Yeager, Larry Greer, Tim Tungate

UMP Street Stocks (11 entries)
1st Heat- Mark Filiatreau, Joe Walker, Carl Booth, Mike Bailey
2nd Heat- Garnett Eldridge, Scott Beeler, Joey Walker, Bryan Derringer
Feature- Mike Bailey, Garnett Eldridge, Mark Filiatreau, Joe Walker, Scott Beeler, J.R. Bryan, Cory Cummings, Bryan Derringer, Joey Walker (DNS- Carl Booth, Jeff Branham)

AMS Mod Squad Bash and Bob Jones Memorial at Bluegrass Speedway June 4

Bardstown, KY-May 29, 2011- Bluegrass Speedway track promoters David and Anita Ferrell will be at it again this Saturday evening June 4 with a pair of special events on tap with the 11th Annual Mod Squad Bash for the American Modified Series, paying $1,500 to win for Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds and the 2nd Annual Bob Jones Memorial, paying $500 to win for the Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman.

The June 4 racing program will feature the American Modified Series racing for $1,500 to win in the 30 lap 11th Annual Mod Squad Bash event for the Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds. The Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman will also be featured in the 2nd Annual Bob Jones Memorial, paying $500 to win their 20 lap feature event. Also in competition on the June 4 race program will be the 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, racing for $1,000 to win and the UMP Street Stocks, racing for $100 to win. For the June 4 event, the Super Late Models, UMP Modified, and UMP Sportsman division will time trial, while the UMP Street Stocks will draw for heat race starting positions.

Activities at Bluegrass Speedway for the June 4 event will the pit area will open at 4:00 p.m., while the general admission area will open at 5:00 p.m. The drivers meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m., with practice set to begin at 6:30 p.m. Time trials will get underway at 7:00 p.m., with racing set for the green flag at or before 8:00 p.m. Ticket prices for the June 4 event in the general admission area will be $15 for adults, $8 for children ages 6 to 12, and children age 5 and under free. A pit pass will be $30.

The Mod Squad Bash first appeared on the Bluegrass Speedway in 2001 and saw New Hope, KY native Joe Mattingly grab the win, followed by Benji Lee of Loretto, KY winning the race in 2002. Josh Lucas of Bardstown, KY would take the event victory in 2003, while Kelly Warren of Columbia, KY would win the race in 2004 for his only win at the track. Two more first time winners would take the next pair of events as well, with Ted Nobbe of Batesville, IN winning in 2005 and Don Adams of London, KY winning in 2006. The only two-time winner of the event up to this point took place in 2007 and 2008 when Joey Kramer of Hanover, IN would grab the race wins. Randle Sweeney of Clifty, KY would hit paydirt in the 2009 event, while Jason Wheatley of Loretto, KY would win the race in 2010 as is the defending event champion. The Bob Jones Memorial was added to the Bluegrass Speedway docket at the last race of the 2010 race season and Billy Meredith of Hodgenville, KY would take the inaugural win in this event.

Bluegrass Speedway last raced on May 28 and feature event winners included Mike Jewell of Scottsburg, IN in 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, Benji Lee of Loretto, KY in Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds, Robbie Settles of New Hope, KY in Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman, and Scott Beeler of Louisville, KY in UMP Street Stocks.

Current track championship point leaders heading into the June 4 event are Mike Jewell in 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, Michael England of Glasgow, KY in Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds, Robbie Settles in Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman, and Scott Beeler in UMP Street Stocks.

Bluegrass Speedway is located at 2221 New Haven Road at the intersection of Kentucky Highway 31-E and exit 21 of the Martha Layne Collins (Bluegrass) Parkway. David and Anita Ferrell are the track promoters and present dirt track sports entertainment on Saturday evenings from mid-April through September. For more information about Bluegrass Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (502) 349-1241 on raceday.

Feature event winner photographs from Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY for Saturday May 28, 2011. All photos courtesy of Hilary Ballard.

1. #9 Mike Jewell of Scottsburg, IN won the 14th Annual Spring Sizzler for the NASRA Super Late Model Series at Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY on Saturday May 28.

2. #58 Robbie Settles of New Hope, KY won the Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman feature at Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY on Saturday May 28.

3. #03 Benji Lee of Loretto, KY won the Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modified feature at Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY on Saturday May 28.

4. #12 Scott Beeler of Louisville, KY won the UMP Street Stock feature at Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY on Saturday May 28.

Bluegrass Speedway Top Ten Track Points after May 28, 2011

44 Auto Mart Super Late Models
1. Mike Jewell (Scottsburg, IN)- 43
2. Tim Rivers (Salem, IN)- 29
3. Joey Daniel (Liberty, KY)- 28
4. Lee Devasier (Crestwood, KY)- 27
5. Dustin Neat (Dunnville, KY)- 26
6. Darrell Lanigan (Union, KY)- 25
7. Steve Barnett (Franklin, IN)- 25
8. Rohn Moon (Greenwood, IN)- 24
9. Scott James (Lawrenceburg, IN)- 22
10. Josh Richards (Shinnston, WV)- 20

Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds
1. Michael England (Glasgow, KY)- 52
2. Benji Lee (Loretto, KY)- 43
3. Josh Lucas (Bardstown, KY)- 39
4. J.T. Ayers (New Haven, KY)- 37
5. Miguel Coffey (Tyner, KY)- 30
6. Elliott Despain (Campbellsville, KY)- 29
7. Brian Foster (Bardstown, KY)- 26
8. Dion Benningfield (Lebanon, KY)- 26
9. Kelly Warren (Columbia, KY)- 26
10. Derek Groomer (Bloomington, IN)- 22

Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman
1. Robbie Settles (New Hope, KY)- 30
2. Sam Mull (Jeffersonville, IN)- 23
3. Avral Thompson (Loretto, KY)- 22
4. Danny Blackwell (Taylorsville, KY)- 21
5. Tim Cummings (Shepherdsville, KY)- 20
6. Elton Martin (Hodgenville, KY)- 20
7. Derek Bottoms (Taylorsville, KY)- 19
8. Timmy Glazer (Bardstown, KY)- 17
9. David Murphy (Stanford, KY)- 16
10. Mike Opall (Shepherdsville, KY)- 13

UMP Street Stocks
1. Scott Beeler (Louisville, KY)- 30
2. Roy Skaggs (Campbellsville, KY)- 27
3. Cory Cummings (Shepherdsville, KY)- 25
4. Jeff Branham (Shepherdsville, KY)- 23
5. Joey Walker (Bardstown, KY)- 21
6. Joe Walker (Bardstown, KY)- 11
7. Mark Filiatreau (Cox’s Creek, KY)- 11
8. Joe Walker (Bardstown, KY)- 11
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Norman Copley Super Late Model Rookie of the Year
-None

UMP Modified Rookie of the Year
1. Billy Meredith (Hodgenville, KY)- 15

NEXT RACE: June 4- 11th Annual Mod Squad Bash: American Modified Series-$1,500 to win for UMP Modifieds; 2nd Annual Bob Jones Memorial-$500 to win for Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman; Weekly Racing Series- 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models ($1,000 to win) and UMP Street Stocks ($100 to win); Pit Area Opens at 4:00 p.m., General Admission Area Opens at 5:00 p.m., Drivers Meeting at 6:00 p.m., Practice at 6:30 p.m., Time Trials at 7:00 p.m., Racing at or Before 8:00 p.m.; Ticket Prices (in General Admission Area) will be $15 for adults, $8 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for children ages 5 and under; Pit Pass- $30; For more information, visit www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (502) 349-1241 on raceday.

“The Scottsburg Express” Nabs NASRA 14th Annual Spring Sizzler at Bluegrass Speedway

Bardstown, KY-May 28, 2011- Bluegrass Speedway would host the National All Star Racing Association on Saturday evening for the 14th Annual Spring Sizzler and Mike Jewell of Scottsburg, IN would take the $3,000 payday in the event for his first Spring Sizzler event victory. Other feature event winners would be Benji Lee of Loretto, KY in Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds, Robbie Settles of New Hope, KY in Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman, and Scott Beeler of Louisville, KY in UMP Street Stocks.

The 14th Annual Spring Sizzler event would be a caution-plagued event, with the race slowed by eight caution periods, one of which would turn to a red flag after the track would be blocked. Dustin Neat would take the initial lead at the start of the event, with he and Jewell trading slidejobs on lap 5 before racing side-by-side for the lead on lap 6, with Jewell finally taking the lead for good on lap 7. Jewell would fend off the late race challenges of Lee Devasier to take the checkered flag first in his Southern Indiana Rock Drilling/MPC Motorsports/S and L Electric/Morgan Foods/Scott County Tire/Jewell TV Service sponsored #9 MasterSbilt Race Car, Cornett Race Engines powered mount. Devasier would hold off Steve Barnett for second, while 13th starting Joey Daniel and 11th starting Joe Janowski would complete the top five. The remainder of the top ten would be Dustin Neat (who pitted with a flat right rear tire on lap 11 and restarted at the rear of the field), Rohn Moon, 18th starting David Webb, Tim Rivers, and Chris Streeval. In preliminary action, Jewell would be the overall top qualifier in group qualifying at 15.240 seconds among 28 entries, while heat race wins would go to Moon, Tim Tungate, Jewell, and Neat. Jeff Watson would take the B-Main victory, while provisional starting spots went to Fields and Wesley Brummett (series) and Jarryd Holshouser (track).

The Country 100.9 MIKE UMP Modified feature event would see Michael England drive to the early race lead, but Benji Lee would roll up to the runner-up slot and after a mid-race caution, England and Lee would dance for the race lead, going side-by-side for the top spot on laps 13 and 14 before Lee would make what would be the winning pass on lap 15. Lee’s first victory of the season and 36th of his career at Bluegrass Speedway came aboard his Thompson Heat and Air/A.L. Ball Moving and Storage/On Time Courier/On Time Construction/St. Joe Garage/Springfield NAPA/B&B Motorsports sponsored #03 Bandit Race Car, Dale Meers Race Engines powered entry. England would take second, with J.T. Ayers scoring third, while Kelly Warren would nip Josh Lucas at the checkered flag for fourth. Completing the top ten would be Miguel Coffey, Dion Benningfield, Elliott Despain, Brian Foster, and Billy Meredith. Lee would also be the top qualifier among 13 entries at 16.494 seconds. England would win the dash, while Lucas scored the heat victory.

The Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman main event would see polesitter Robbie Settles able to scoot away from the field in the middle stages of the 15 lap feature event and drive away for his first victory of the season in the seat of the Bobby and Trey Settles owned BDM Collision Center/Bray Auction Service/Ice Produce/First South Credit/Wooden Duck Entertainment/Hillyard Floor Care/B&B Motorsports/Dale Meers Race Engines sponsored #58 Chevy Monte Carlo. Avral Thompson would outdistance Elton Martin for second, while Sam Mull grabbed fourth, while Danny Blackwell was credited with fifth after being penalized two positions in the final running order due to passing before the start cone on a restart. Rounding out the top ten were Tim Cummings, Derek Bottoms, Mike Opall, Timmy Glazer, and David Murphy. Fourteen entries would see heat race victories recorded by Thompson and Settles.

Scott Beeler would dominate the 12 lap UMP Street Stock feature event and would never be challenged throughout driving his Bootleg BBQ/Pro Tint/Amsoil/Mac’s Race Engines/Terry’s Satellite City/Daryl Hadley Racing sponsored #12. Finishing behind Beeler at the drop of the checkered flag would be Roy Skaggs, Cory Cummings, Jeff Branham, and Joey Walker. Mark Filiatreau would win the heat for the division that saw 8 entries.

SUMMARY-Bluegrass Speedway-Bardstown, KY-May 28, 2011

NASRA Super Late Models (28 entries)
Overall Top Qualifier (Group Time Trials)- Mike Jewell 15.240
Wayne Bowen Racing Supply 1st Heat (Top 4 Transfer)- Rohn Moon, Lee Devasier, Wayne Chinn, Joey Daniel, David Webb, R.T. Lowe, Wesley Brummett
Budda Bert Transmission Sales and Service 2nd Heat (Top 4 Transfer)- Tim Tungate, Tim Rivers, Chad Stapleton, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Jeff Watson, Jarryd Holshouser, Johnny Wheeler
Arizona Sport Shirts 3rd Heat (Top 4 Transfer)- Mike Jewell, Justin Rattliff, Joe Janowski, Mike Cawood, Joey Jones, Arnie Fields, Danny Hatcher
Tru Temp Heating and Cooling 4th Heat (Top 4 Transfer)- Dustin Neat, Steve Barnett, Chris Streeval, Stephen Breeding, Jarrod Breeding, Kevin Claycomb, Jason Hinkle
Double H Race Fabrication B-Main (Top 4 Transfer)- Jeff Watson, David Webb, Jarrod Breeding, Kevin Claycomb, Arnie Fields, Jarryd Holshouser, Johnny Wheeler, Wesley Brummett, Joey Jones, Danny Hatcher, Jason Hinkle, R.T. Lowe
Provisionals- Arnie Fields (series), Wesley Brummett (series), Jarryd Holshouser (track)
14th Annual Spring Sizzler A-Main- Mike Jewell, Lee Devasier, Steve Barnett, Joey Daniel, Joe Janowski, Dustin Neat, Rohn Moon, David Webb, Tim Rivers, Chris Streeval, Arnie Fields, Wesley Brummett, Jarryd Holshouser, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Tim Tungate, Chad Stapleton, Wayne Chinn, Jeff Watson, Justin Rattliff, Kevin Claycomb, Stephen Breeding, Mike Cawood, Jarrod Breeding

Country 100.9 MIKE UMP Modifieds (13 entries)
Top Qualifier- Benji Lee 16.494
Dash- Michael England, J.T. Ayers, Kelly Warren, Benji Lee, Bryan Barber, Miguel Coffey
Heat- Josh Lucas, Elliott Despain, Dion Benningfield, Billy Meredith
Feature- Benji Lee, Michael England, J.T. Ayers, Kelly Warren, Josh Lucas, Miguel Coffey, Dion Benningfield, Elliott Despain, Brian Foster, Billy Meredith, Brad Schlosser, Bryan Barber (DNS- Robbie Gullion)

Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman (14 entries)
1st Heat- Avral Thompson, Danny Blackwell, Sam Mull, Timmy Glazer
2nd Heat- Robbie Settles, Derek Bottoms, David Murphy, Tim Cummings
Feature- Robbie Settles, Avral Thompson, Elton Martin, Sam Mull, Danny Blackwell, Tim Cummings, Derek Bottoms, Mike Opall, Timmy Glazer, David Murphy (DNS- Pat Hagan, Joe Dunbar, Rob Jones, Barry Chesser)

UMP Street Stocks (8 entries)
Heat- Mark Filiatreau, Scott Beeler, Fred Mercer, Roy Skaggs
Feature- Scott Beeler, Roy Skaggs, Cory Cummings, Jeff Branham, Joey Walker, Mark Filiatreau, Fred Mercer, Joe Walker

Media Information

2009 Spring Sizzler Champion

Mike Marlar-Winfield, Tennessee

Quick Track Facts

1998- Mike Hawley, Earl Plessinger, Greg Johnson, Scotty Earl, Jeff Harrod, Jerry Rucker, Billy Meredith, Joe Godsey, Jeff Coulter, Finn Watson (top10)

1999- Terry English, Scotty Earl, Jesse James Lay, Dion Deason, Mike Hawley, Fin Watson, Joe Williamson, Jr., Steven Godsey, Jeff Coulter, Dustin Neat (top 10)

2000- Rick Corbin, Whitney McQueary, Timmy Yeager, Scotty Earl, Johnny Wheeler, Mike Hawley, Finn Watson, Todd Rust, Billy Dever, Tommy Wheeler, Ed Behn, Billy Meredith,
Shawn Bryan, Wayne Hager

2001(NALMS)- Don O’Neal, John Gill, Bob Pierce, Steve Barnett, Scott James, Jim Curry, Jay Mobley, Steve Hillard, Shawn Negangard, Troy Green, Jesse James Lay, Audie McWilliams,
Brian Clendenen, Mike Hawley, Ed Behn, Frank Reaber, B.J. McCammon, Timmy Yeager, Mike Jewell, James Huff

2003(NARA BoB)- Don O’Neal, Kevin Claycomb, Scott James, Steve Hillard, Darrell Lanigan, Steve Barnett, John Gill, Michael Chilton, Whitney McQueary, Rick Corbin,
Mike Marlar, Brad Neat, James Huff, John Whitney, Jesse James Lay, Johnny Wheeler, Jerry Rice, Joey Daniel, Richard Smith, Aaron Hatton, Joey Kramer, Bobby Carrier, Jr.,
Steve Casebolt, Jr.

2004(NARA BoB)- Don O’Neal, Greg Johnson, Timmy Yeager, Aaron Hatton, Mike Jewell, Joey Kramer, Bryan Barber, Tyrel Todd, Eddie Carrier, Jr., Rick Corbin,
Joey Daniel, Brad Neat, James Huff, Jerry Rice, Johnny Wheeler, Jesse James Lay, Michael Chilton, Victor Lee, Steve Cornelius, Tait Davenport, John Gill,
Jeremy Williams, Tim Tungate

2005 (NARA BoB)- Shannon Babb, Jimmy Owens, Josh Williams, Tim Tungate, Rick Combs, Mike Jewell, Tim Dohm, Wayne Chinn, Freddy Smith, Joey Daniel,
Chris Combs, Johnny Wheeler, Frankie Coomer, Shannon Thornsberry, Patrick Sheltra, Brad Neat, Whitney McQueary, Chuckie May, Aaron Hatton, Dustin Neat,
John Gill, Timmy Yeager, Steve Casebolt, Jr., Scott James, Bryan Barber

2007 (NARA BoB)- Mike Marlar, Victor Lee, Dustin Neat, Jerry Rice, Tyrel Todd, Michael Chilton, Chris Combs, Jason Keltner, Aaron Hatton, David Webb
Johnny Wheeler, Joey Daniel, Shannon Thornsberry, Tim Tungate, Doug Smith, Larry Greer, Cody Mahoney, Tommy Carlton, Bryan Barber, Bobby Wolter, Jr.,
Jordan Bland, Mike Jewell, Jeff Watson

2008 (O’Reilly BoB)- Mike Marlar, Victor Lee, Jordan Bland, Tyrel Todd, Don O’Neal, Terry English, Joey Daniel, Brad Neat, Aaron Hatton, Joey Kramer, Chris Wilson,
Zach Carney, Tim Tungate, Dustin Neat, David Webb, Jason Keltner, Larry Gray, Chris Combs, Eric Wells, Greg Johnson, D.J. Wells, Ed Behn, Mike Jewell

2009 (O’Reilly BoB)- Mike Marlar, Victor Lee, Greg Johnson, Dustin Linville, Michael Chilton, Kevin Claycomb, Justin Rattliff, Jason Keltner, Jordan Bland, Dustin Neat,
Tim Tungate, Mike Jewell, Chris Combs, Eric Wells, Shannon Thornsberry, Cody Mahoney, David Webb, Ed Behn, Tyrel Todd, Larry Gray, Jr., D.J. Wells, Larry Greer, Aaron Hatton

Super Late Model Track Champions

-The 2011 edition of the Spring Sizzler will be contested under the sanction of the National All Star Racing Association, paying $3,000 to win.
Also in action will be UMP Modifieds, UMP Sportsman, and UMP Street Stocks

-Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN would make it three straight wins in the Spring Sizzler event by taking the win in the 2009 race after trading slidejobs
with early race leader Victor Lee and taking the lead for good on lap 21. Marlar would drive away for the win over Victor Lee, Greg Johnson,
Dustin Linville, and Michael Chilton.

-Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN would make it back-to-back wins in the Spring Sizzler event by winning the ’08 race when he took the lead from
Jordan Bland on lap 18. Marlar would hold off a charging Victor Lee to score the race win, with Bland, Tyrel Todd, and Don O’Neal completing the top five finishers.

-Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN would lead all 30 circuits in scoring the 10^th Annual Spring Sizzler win aboard the Mary Lu Stephens Motorsports owned mount.
Marlar would do a reverse victory lap after the event to honor the memory of former car owner and husband of Mrs. Stephens, the late Owen Stephens, Jr.
Marlar would win the race over Victor Lee, Dustin Neat, Jerry Rice, and Tyrel Todd.

-There have been 90 different drivers make the Spring Sizzler event at Bluegrass Speedway. There were two drivers to make their first appearance in the
Spring Sizzler of 2009 and they were Dustin Linville and Justin Rattliff.

-Campbellsville, KY native Tim Tungate has made more Spring Sizzler events than any other driver, having made the event 8 times
(1998, 1999, 2000, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009). Fellow Campbellsville, KY racer Johnny Wheeler has made 7 Spring Sizzler races, while Aaron Hatton of
Mount Sterling, KY and Mike Jewell of Scottsburg, IN have made 6 starts each in the race. Drivers that have made 5 starts in the Spring Sizzler event
include Joey Daniel of Liberty, KY and fellow Casey County native Dustin Neat of Dunnville, KY.

-After trying three different occasions, Mother Nature was the winner of the 2006 Spring Sizzler
event as it was considered a rainout event, cancelled, and was not rescheduled.

-Shannon Babb would continue a recent streak of great runs at Bluegrass Speedway by capturing the 2005 Spring Sizzler in his
first attempt to make the race. Babb would be the final entry among 51 participants and win over Jimmy Owens, Josh Williams,
Tim Tungate, and Rick Combs. Mike Marlar also established a new Bluegrass Speedway Late Model qualifying record with a 14.657 second lap.

-The 2004 Spring Sizzler saw the O’Reilly NARA Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series again sanction the race, with Don O’Neal of Martinsville, IN
taking his third Spring Sizzler win, while 2004 O’Reilly NARA Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series champion Aaron Hatton would claim a personal
best at Bluegrass with a fourth place finish.

-In 2003, the STARS Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series would sanction the event for the first time and Don O’Neal would win his second
Spring Sizzler with a last lap, turn two pass of Kevin Claycomb to grab a $3,000 payday.

-The 2002 Spring Sizzler event would fall victim to Mother Nature as persistent rain showers throughout the day would force cancellation
of the Northern All Star Late Model series event.

-The 2001 Spring Sizzler would begin the “Real Deal” Era as Don O’Neal won his first Spring Sizzler in only his second ride with Tom Ware
Motorsports, with Eddie Carrier, Sr. spinning wrenches pitside.

-The 2000 version of the Spring Sizzler would be the first under then new and current track promoters David and Anita Ferrell and
Rick Corbin of Independence, KY, better known as the “Bluegrass Invader”, would capture the checkered flag and $2,000 for his efforts.

-Terry English of Benton, KY made a rare visit to Bluegrass Speedway at the time during the early part of the 1999 racing season
walked away $3,000 richer after winning the 1999 Spring Sizzler.

-Former NASCAR SlimJim All Pro series campaigner Mike Hawley of Paint Lick, KY won the inaugural Spring Sizzler event in 1998,
as the driver known as the “Bluegrass Rambler” picked up what at that time was his biggest win on dirt.

Bryan Barber- 3 (2004, 2005, 2007) Dustin Neat- 5 (1999, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009)

Wayne Chinn- 1 (2005) Tim Tungate- 8 (1998, 1999, ‘00, ‘04, ‘05, ’07, ’08, ‘09)

Joey Daniel- 5 (‘03, ‘04, ‘05, ’07, ‘08) Joe Williamson, Jr.- 1 (1999)

Aaron Hatton- 6 (‘03, ‘04, ‘05, ’07, ’08, ‘09) Bobby Wolter, Jr.- 1 (2007)

Mike Jewell- 6 (‘01, ‘04, ‘05, ‘07, ’08, ‘09) Chris Wilson- 1 (2008)

NASRA 14th Annual Spring Sizzler Sizzles at Bluegrass Speedway on May 28

Bardstown, KY-May 22, 2011- After suffering their fifth rainout of the 2011 season, Bluegrass Speedway track promoters David and Anita Ferrell will celebrate the 2011 Memorial Day weekend with a large night of racing action on Saturday May 28 as the ½ mile high-banked Nelson County clay presents the 14th Annual Spring Sizzler for the National All Star Racing Association, paying $3,000 to win for Super Late Models in the A-main event.

Of note, all race teams and race fans that were in attendance at Bluegrass at the May 21 rainout event can use their general admission tickets and pit passes as a raincheck for the event. All patrons will have to do is pay the difference in price for the Saturday May 28 event. If patrons cannot use them this Saturday May 28 could also use them when the Compacts returns on Saturday June 25.

The May 28 racing program at Bluegrass Speedway will highlight by the National All Star Racing Association sanctioned 14th Annual Spring Sizzler that will consist of a full program of practice, time trials, heats, B-Mains, and the 30 lap, $3,000 to win 14th Annual Spring Sizzler Super Late Model A-Main. Also on the racing card for May 28 will be the Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds racing for $500 to win, the Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman racing for $200 to win, and the UMP Street Stocks racing for $100 to win. For the May 28 event, the Super Late Model and UMP Modified divisions will time trial, while the UMP Sportsman and UMP Street Stocks will pill draw for heat race starting assignments.

Activities at Bluegrass Speedway for the May 28 event will the pit area will open at 4:00 p.m., while the general admission area will open at 5:00 p.m. The drivers meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m., with practice set to begin at 6:30 p.m. Time trials will get underway at 7:00 p.m., with racing set for the green flag at or before 8:00 p.m. Ticket prices for the May 28 event in the general admission area will be $15 for adults, $8 for children ages 6 to 12, and children age 5 and under free. A pit pass will be $30.

The Spring Sizzler event has been on the Bluegrass Speedway schedule since 1998 and has been contested on thirteen previous occasions, with six different winners, and three rainouts. Mike Hawley of Paint Lick, KY was the inaugural event winner back in 1998, while Terry English of Benton, KY would take the race victory in 1999, with Rick Corbin of Independence, KY bringing in the 21st century with a win the 2000 contest. Don O’Neal of Martinsville, IN would begin a string of three straight wins in the Spring Sizzler by scoring the event victories in 2001, 2003, and 2004, with Mother Nature the only one to slow O’Neal down during this run by raining out the 2002 event. Shannon Babb of Moweaqua, IL would outlast the competition to grab his only win in the race in 2005, while Mother Nature would again win the event in 2006 after it was rescheduled three times and finally cancelled. Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN is currently the man to beat at this race, as the “Winfield Warrior” has collected the last three straight wins in the Spring Sizzler from 2007 through 2009. Mother Nature was the winner of the 2010 event as rains forced cancellation of the race and it was not rescheduled.

Bluegrass Speedway last raced on April 30 and feature event winners included Darrell Lanigan of Union, KY in 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models and Michael England of Glasgow, KY in Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds. The Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman and UMP Street Stocks were not in competition. The track was rained out on May 14 and rained out after practice on May 21.

Bluegrass Speedway is located at 2221 New Haven Road at the intersection of Kentucky Highway 31-E and exit 21 of the Martha Layne Collins (Bluegrass) Parkway. David and Anita Ferrell are the track promoters and present dirt track sports entertainment on Saturday evenings from mid-April through September. For more information about Bluegrass Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (502) 349-1241 on raceday.

Bluegrass Speedway Top Ten Track Points after May 21, 2011

44 Auto Mart Super Late Models
1. Darrell Lanigan (Union, KY)- 25
2. Scott James (Lawrenceburg, IN)- 22
3. Josh Richards (Shinnston, WV)- 20
4. Mike Jewell (Scottsburg, IN)- 18
5. Tim Rivers (Salem, IN)- 17
6. Austin Hubbard (Seaford, DE)- 16
7. Kent Robinson (Bloomington, IN)- 15
8. Rick Eckert (York, PA)- 14
9. Chub Frank (Bear Lake, PA)- 13
10. Brady Smith (Solon Springs, WI)- 11
Dustin Neat (Dunnville, KY)- 11
Tim Tungate (Campbellsville, KY)- 11

Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds
1. Michael England (Glasgow, KY)- 30
2. Josh Lucas (Bardstown, KY)- 23
3. Derek Groomer (Bloomington, IN)- 22
4. Joey Kramer (Hanover, IN)- 20
5. Benji Lee (Loretto, KY)- 18
6. J.T. Ayers (New Haven, KY)- 17
7. Elliott Despain (Campbellsville, KY)- 16
8. Miguel Coffey (Tyner, KY)- 15
9. Keith Smith (Clay City, KY)- 14
10. Brian Foster (Bardstown, KY)- 14

Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman
1. Joe Dunbar (Lawrenceburg, KY)- 5
2. Danny Blackwell (Taylorsville, KY)- 5
3. Sam Mull (Jeffersonville, IN)- 5
4. Derek Bottoms (Taylorsville, KY)- 5
5. Barry Chesser (Bloomfield, KY)- 5
6. Tim Cummings (Shepherdsville, KY)- 5
7. Robbie Settles (Bardstown, KY)- 5
8. Rob Jones (Bardstown, KY)- 5
9. Pat Hagan (New Haven, KY)- 5
10. Timmy Glazer (Bardstown, KY)- 5
David Murphy (Danville, KY)- 5

UMP Street Stocks
1. Cory Cummings (Shepherdsville, KY)- 5
2. Jeff Branham (Shepherdsville, KY)- 5
3. Scott Beeler (Louisville, KY)- 5
4. Fred Mercer (Louisville, KY)- 5
5. Mark Filiatreau (Cox’s Creek, KY)- 5
6. Joe Walker (Bardstown, KY)- 5
7. Joe Walker II (Bardstown, KY)- 5
8. Roy Skaggs (Campbellsville, KY)- 5
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Norman Copley Super Late Model Rookie of the Year
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UMP Modified Rookie of the Year
-None

NEXT RACE: May 28- 14th Annual Spring Sizzler: National All Star Racing Association- Super Late Models-$3,000 to win; Weekly Racing Series- Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds ($500 to win), Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman ($200 to win), and UMP Street Stocks ($100 to win); Pit Area Opens at 4:00 p.m., General Admission Area Opens at 5:00 p.m., Drivers Meeting at 6:00 p.m., Practice at 6:30 p.m., Time Trials at 7:00 p.m., Racing at or Before 8:00 p.m.; Ticket Prices (in General Admission Area) will be $15 for adults, $8 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for children ages 5 and under; Pit Pass- $30; For more information, visit www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (502) 349-1241 on raceday.

Mother Nature in Winner’s Circle at Bluegrass Speedway

Bardstown, KY-May 21, 2011- With practice laps in the books and time trials set to get underway, heavy rain showers moved over Bluegrass Speedway, forcing track promoters David and Anita Ferrell to cancel the remainder of the racing program due to unsafe track conditions because of the rain.

All general admission tickets and pit passes are good for next Saturday night’s 14th Annual Spring Sizzler on May 28 for the National All Star Racing Association that pays $3,000 to win for Super Late Models. All patrons will have to do is pay the difference in admission prices at the main gate or pit gate. Also, patrons can choose to use their tickets and pit passes for the Topless Terror Night on June 25 when the Compacts division returns to the track. The only dates the rainchecks are good for will be May 28 or June 25.

A total of 15 Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, 13 Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds, 13 Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman, 8 UMP Street Stocks, and 3 Compacts were signed in at the time the rains came. All drivers in the four weekly divisions that were signed in will receive show-up points.

The next event at Bluegrass Speedway is set for Saturday May 28 as the National All Star Racing Association will visit for the 14th Annual Spring Sizzler, paying $3,000 to win for Super Late Models, along with a full racing program for the Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds, Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman, and UMP Street Stocks.

Bluegrass Speedway is located at 2221 New Haven Road at the intersection of Kentucky Highway 31-E and exit 21 of the Martha Layne Collins (Bluegrass) Parkway. David and Anita Ferrell are the track promoters and present dirt track sports entertainment on Saturday evenings from mid-April through September. For more information about Bluegrass Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (502) 349-1241 on raceday.

Bluegrass Speedway Has UMP Street Stocks $300 to win and Compacts May 21

Bardstown, KY-May 15, 2011- Bluegrass Speedway track promoters David and Anita Ferrell are set to present a full plate of racing action this Saturday May 21 at the ½ mile high-banked Nelson County clay oval as UMP Street Stocks will race for $300 to win and the front wheel drive Compacts division also debuts at Bluegrass Speedway on May 21, along with all other divisions.

The May 14 racing program at Bluegrass Speedway will highlight the UMP Street Stock division in a $300 to win main event. Also on the racing card for May 14 will be the 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, racing for $1,000 to win, the Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds racing for $500 to win, the Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman racing for $200 to win, and the Compacts division will also be in action and their feature event payoff will be as follows: 1st- $100, 2nd- $75, 3rd- $60, 4th- $50, 5th- $40, 6th- $35, and 7th place on back will be $30 to start. Rules for the Compacts division are listed under the rules section on the track website at www.bluegrass-speedway.com. For the May 21 event, the Super Late Model and UMP Street Stock divisions will time trial, while the UMP Modifieds, UMP Sportsman, and Compacts will pill draw for heat race starting assignments.

Activities at Bluegrass Speedway for the May 21 event will the pit area will open at 4:00 p.m., while the general admission area will open at 5:00 p.m. The drivers meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m., with practice set to begin at 6:30 p.m. Time trials will get underway at 7:00 p.m., with racing set for the green flag at or before 8:00 p.m. Ticket prices for the May 21 event in the general admission area will be $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12, with children age 5 and under free. A pit pass will be $25.

Of note, the American Modified Series event that was weathered out on May 14 has been rescheduled for Saturday June 4, along with all other divisions on the racing card that evening.

Bluegrass Speedway last raced on April 30 and feature event winners included Darrell Lanigan of Union, KY in 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models and Michael England of Glasgow, KY in Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds. The Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman and UMP Street Stocks were not in competition.

Bluegrass Speedway is located at 2221 New Haven Road at the intersection of Kentucky Highway 31-E and exit 21 of the Martha Layne Collins (Bluegrass) Parkway. David and Anita Ferrell are the track promoters and present dirt track sports entertainment on Saturday evenings from mid-April through September. For more information about Bluegrass Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (502) 349-1241 on raceday.

AMS Mod Squad Bash Weathered Out at Bluegrass Speedway; Reset for June 4

Bardstown, KY-May 14, 2011- With off and on rain showers falling in and around the area and more forecasted to be on the way, Bluegrass Speedway track promoters
David and Anita Ferrell have decided to cancel the 11th Annual Mod Squad Bash scheduled for this evening May 14. The event has been rescheduled for Saturday June 4.

“I hate to throw the towel in this quick, but with rain already having fell in and around us and with more predicted, we felt it was best to go ahead and cancel
the event for today,” stated Bluegrass Speedway track co-promoter David Ferrell. “We did not want to get in a situation where if we tried to go ahead and race
and then it rained, you would have the race teams and race fans out a lot of money in travel for gas, plus with our curfew of 11:00 p.m., we feel that this is the
best call for us to make and hope everyone will join us for the make-up date on June 4”, added Ferrell.

The next event on the Bluegrass Speedway schedule is a $300 to special event for UMP Street Stocks on Saturday May 21. Also on the May 21 race program
will be the 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds, and Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman. As an added attraction
on the May 21 racing program, the Compacts (Front Wheel Drive) division will make their first ever appearance at Bluegrass Speedway.

Bluegrass Speedway is located at 2221 New Haven Road at the intersection of Kentucky Highway 31-E and exit 21 of the Martha Layne Collins (Bluegrass)
Parkway. David and Anita Ferrell are the track promoters and present dirt track sports entertainment on Saturday evenings from mid-April through September.
For more information about Bluegrass Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (502) 349-1241 on raceday.

American Modified Series 11th Annual Mod Squad Bash at Bluegrass Speedway May 14

Bardstown, KY-May 7, 2011- After being off this past weekend, Bluegrass Speedway track promoters David and Anita Ferrell are set to return with racing competition on Saturday May 14 as the American Modified Series comes to the ½ mile high-banked Nelson County clay oval for the 11th Annual Mod Squad, paying $1,500 to win for the UMP Modified division.

The American Modified Series visit to Bluegrass Speedway on Saturday May 14 will feature a full program of practice, group time trials, qualifying heats, B-Mains, and the 30 lap, $1,500 to win 11th Annual Mod Squad Bash A-Main. Also on the racing program for May 14 will be the 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, racing for $1,000 to win, and the UMP Street Stocks, racing for $100 to win, while the Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman will start their season on May 21. For the May 14 event, the Super Late Model and UMP Modified divisions will time trial, while the UMP Street Stocks will pill draw for heat race starting assignments.

Activities at Bluegrass Speedway for the May 14 American Modified Series event will see gate and start times return to normal. The pit area will open at 4:00 p.m., while the general admission area will open at 5:00 p.m. The drivers meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m., with practice set to begin at 6:30 p.m. Time trials will get underway at 7:00 p.m., with racing set for the green flag at or before 8:00 p.m. Ticket prices for the May 14 event in the general admission area will be $15 for adults, $8 for children ages 6 to 12, with children age 5 and under free. A pit pass will be $30.

The Mod Squad Bash first appeared on the Bluegrass Speedway in 2001 and saw New Hope, KY native Joe Mattingly grab the win, followed by Benji Lee of Loretto, KY winning the race in 2002. Josh Lucas of Bardstown, KY would take the event victory in 2003, while Kelly Warren of Columbia, KY would win the race in 2004 for his only win at the track. Two more first time winners would take the next pair of events as well, with Ted Nobbe of Batesville, IN winning in 2005 and Don Adams of London, KY winning in 2006. The only two-time winner of the event up to this point took place in 2007 and 2008 when Joey Kramer of Hanover, IN would grab the race wins. Randle Sweeney of Clifty, KY would hit paydirt in the 2009 event, while Jason Wheatley of Loretto, KY would win the race in 2010 as is the defending event champion.

Bluegrass Speedway last raced on April 30 and feature event winners included Darrell Lanigan of Union, KY in 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models and Michael England of Glasgow, KY in Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds. The Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman and UMP Street Stocks were not in competition.

Bluegrass Speedway is located at 2221 New Haven Road at the intersection of Kentucky Highway 31-E and exit 21 of the Martha Layne Collins (Bluegrass) Parkway. David and Anita Ferrell are the track promoters and present dirt track sports entertainment on Saturday evenings from mid-April through September. For more information about Bluegrass Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (502) 349-1241 on raceday.

Bluegrass Speedway Off May 7, American Modified Series Up Next on May 14

Bardstown, KY-May 1, 2011- With the 2011 season opening event in the rear view mirror, track promoters David and Anita Ferrell will be off at Bluegrass Speedway this Saturday May 7, but race action will return on Saturday May 14 as the American Modified Series will visit for the 11th Annual Mod Squad, paying $1,500 to win for the UMP Modified division.

The American Modified Series visit to Bluegrass Speedway on Saturday May 14 will feature a full program of practice, time trials, qualifying heats, B-Mains, and the 30 lap, $1,500 to win 11th Annual Mod Squad Bash A-Main. Also on the racing program for May 14 will be the 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, racing for $1,000 to win, and the UMP Street Stocks, racing for $100 to win, while the Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman will start their season on May 21. For the May 14 event, the Super Late Model and UMP Modified divisions will time trial, while the UMP Street Stocks will pill draw for heat race starting assignments.

Activities at Bluegrass Speedway for the May 14 American Modified Series event will see gate and start times return to normal. The pit area will open at 4:00 p.m., while the general admission area will open at 5:00 p.m. The drivers meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m., with practice set to begin at 6:30 p.m. Time trials will get underway at 7:00 p.m., with racing set for the green flag at or before 8:00 p.m. Ticket prices for the May 14 event in the general admission area will be $15 for adults, $8 for children ages 6 to 12, with children age 5 and under free. A pit pass will be $30.

Bluegrass Speedway last raced on April 30 and feature event winners included Darrell Lanigan of Union, KY in 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models and Michael England of Glasgow, KY in Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds. The Clayton Homes of Stanford UMP Sportsman and UMP Street Stocks were not in competition.

Bluegrass Speedway is located at 2221 New Haven Road at the intersection of Kentucky Highway 31-E and exit 21 of the Martha Layne Collins (Bluegrass) Parkway. David and Anita Ferrell are the track promoters and present dirt track sports entertainment on Saturday evenings from mid-April through September. For more information about Bluegrass Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (502) 349-1241 on raceday.

Bluegrass Speedway Top Ten Track Points after April 30, 2011

44 Auto Mart Super Late Models
1. Darrell Lanigan (Union, KY)- 25
2. Scott James (Lawrenceburg, IN)- 22
3. Josh Richards (Shinnston, WV)- 20
4. Mike Jewell (Scottsburg, IN)- 18
5. Austin Hubbard (Seaford, DE)- 16
6. Kent Robinson (Bloomington, IN)- 15
7. Rick Eckert (York, PA)- 14
8. Chub Frank (Bear Lake, PA)- 13
9. Tim Rivers (Salem, IN)- 12
10. Brady Smith (Solon Springs, WI)- 11

Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds
1. Michael England (Glasgow, KY)- 25
2. Derek Groomer (Bloomington, IN)- 22
3. Joey Kramer (Hanover, IN)- 20
4. Josh Lucas (Bardstown, KY)- 18
5. Elliott Despain (Campbellsville, KY)- 16
6. Miguel Coffey (Tyner, KY)- 15
7. Keith Smith (Clay City, KY)- 14
8. Benji Lee (Loretto, KY)- 13
9. J.T. Ayers (New Haven, KY)- 12
10. Ralph Groomer (Bloomington, IN)- 11

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Norman Copley Super Late Model Rookie of the Year
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UMP Modified Rookie of the Year
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NEXT RACE: May 7- OFF; May 14- 11th Annual Mod Squad Bash: American Modified Series- $1,500 to win UMP Modifieds; Weekly Racing Program for 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models ($1,000 to win) and UMP Street Stocks ($100 to win); UMP Sportsman OFF; Pit Area Opens at 4:00 p.m., General Admission Area Opens at 5:00 p.m., Drivers Meeting at 6:00 p.m., Practice at 6:30 p.m., Time Trials at 7:00 p.m., Racing at or Before 8:00 p.m.; Ticket Prices (in General Admission Area) will be $15 for adults, $8 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for children ages 5 and under; Pit Pass- $30; For more information, visit www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (502) 340-1241 on raceday.

1. #10.5 Michael England of Glasgow, KY won the Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modified feature at Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY on Saturday April 30.

2. #29 Darrell Lanigan of Union, KY won the 9th Annual My Old Kentucky Home for the World of Outlaws Late Model Series at Bluegrass Speedway in Bardstown, KY on Saturday April 30.

Bardstown, KY-April 30, 2011- Bluegrass Speedway would present the 9th Annual My Old Kentucky Home Shootout for the World of Outlaws Late Model Series on Saturday evening and Darrell Lanigan of Union, KY would lead all 50 laps in claiming the event win and a $10,000 payday. In support division action, Michael England of Glasgow, KY would score the victory in the 20 lap Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modified main event.

Darrell Lanigan would jump to the race lead at the drop of the green flag and would be challenged by Josh Richards early on and Scott James late in the event, but never be relinquished the lead in picking up his 9th career Bluegrass Speedway feature victory and 4th with the World of Outlaws tour in 2011 by leading all 50 laps of the caution free event. The win by Lanigan would come aboard his Lanigan Autosports/Keyser Manufacturing/GottaRace.com/Performance Rod and Custom sponsored #29 Rocket Chassis, Cornett Race Engines powered entry. Scott James would claim second, followed by Josh Richards in third. Mike Jewell would garner fourth place honors, while Austin Hubbard would complete the top five. Rounding out the top ten were Kent Robinson, 12th starting Rick Eckert, 14th starting Chub Frank, Tim Rivers, and Brady Smith. In preliminary action, James would be the Ohlins Shocks top qualifier among 42 entries at 15.593 seconds. Heat race wins would go to Richards, Jewell, Robinson, and Hubbard. The B-Mains were captured by Jonathan Davenport and Clint Smith. Series provisional starting spots went to Shane Clanton, Brent Robinson, Ron Davies (emergency), and the track provisional was Tim Tungate.

Michael England would scoot away from the field early and survive a pair of mid-race cautions to grab the win in the Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modified feature event. England’s victory would come behind the wheel of the Team WompusCat owned Horton Racing/Williams and Tucker Auto Parts/Waterhead Motorsports/Kentucky Cycle Salvage/Davis Machine Shop/D&D Dairy/Wiles Driveshafts/All Star Performance/ Bassett Wheels sponsored #10.5 Lightning Chassis, Pro Power Race Engines mount. Derek Groomer would take runner-up honors in his first-ever visit to Bluegrass Speedway, while Joey Kramer would score a third place effort. Josh Lucas and Elliott Despain would round out the top five finishers. Completing the top ten were Miguel Coffey, Keith Smith, Benji Lee, J.T. Ayers, and another first-time visitor, Ralph Groomer. In preliminary action, Josh Lucas would be the Bandit Race Cars top qualifier at 18.349 seconds among 18 entries. England would also win the dash, while heat race checkered flags fell to Ralph Groomer and Keith Smith.

SUMMARY-Bluegrass Speedway-Bardstown, KY-April 30, 2011

World of Outlaws Late Model Series (42 entries)
Ohlins Shocks Top Qualifier- Scott James 15.593
Heat #1 (top 4 transfer)- Josh Richards, Scott James, Brady Smith, Jason Feger, Jonathan Davenport, Terry English, Justin Rattliff, Ron Davies, Chris Brown, Jarryd Holshouser, Shane Clanton
Heat #2 (top 4 transfer)- Mike Jewell, Darrell Lanigan, Victor Lee, Chub Frank, Tim Tungate, Chip Brindle, Tanner English, Dustin Linville, Rohn Moon, John Lobb (DNS- Brent Robinson)
Heat #3 (top 4 transfer)- Kent Robinson, Tim Fuller, Vic Coffey, Tim McCreadie, Clint Smith, David Webb, Dustin Neat, Joey Daniel, Jill George, Larry Greer
Heat #4 (top 4 transfer)- Austin Hubbard, Tim Rivers, Rick Eckert, Greg Johnson, Pat Doar, Brandon Kinzer, Whitney McQueary, Jeff Watson, Michael Chilton, Kevin Colston
B Main #1 (top 3 transfer)- Jonathan Davenport, Terry English, Justin Rattliff, Chip Brindle, Chris Brown, Tanner English, Shane Clanton, Ron Davies, Dustin Linville, Rohn Moon, Jarryd Holshouser, Tim Tungate (DNS- John Lobb)
B Main #2 (top 3 transfer)- Clint Smith, Pat Doar, Dustin Neat, Brandon Kinzer, Michael Chilton, David Webb, Whitney McQueary, Kevin Colston, Jeff Watson, Jill George, Joey Daniel, Brent Robinson (DNS- Larry Greer)
Series Provisionals- Shane Clanton, Brent Robinson, Ron Davies (emergency)
Track Provisional- Tim Tungate
9th Annual My Old Kentucky Home Shootout A Main- Darrell Lanigan, Scott James, Josh Richards, Mike Jewell, Austin Hubbard, Kent Robinson, Rick Eckert, Chub Frank, Tim Rivers, Brady Smith, Clint Smith, Jason Feger, Victor Lee, Tim McCreadie, Shane Clanton, Greg Johnson, Vic Coffey, Pat Doar, Jonathan Davenport, Terry English, Dustin Neat, Justin Rattliff, Ron Davies, Tim Tungate, Tim Fuller, Brent Robinson

Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds (18 entries)
Bandit Race Cars Top Qualifier- Josh Lucas 18.349
Dash- Michael England, Joey Kramer, Josh Lucas, Derek Groomer, Benji Lee, Elliott Despain
1st Heat- Ralph Groomer, Andrew Corbin, J.T. Ayers, Billy Cooper
2nd Heat- Keith Smith, Miguel Coffey, Dion Benningfield, Robbie Gullion
Feature- Michael England, Derek Groomer, Joey Kramer, Josh Lucas, Elliott Despain, Miguel Coffey, Keith Smith, Benji Lee, J.T. Ayers, Ralph Groomer, Billy Cooper, Brian Foster, Kelly Warren, Dion Benningfield, Andrew Corbin, Gary Parks, Robbie Gullion (DNS- Cy Cundiff)

Media Information

Jimmy Owens of Newport, Tennessee

Quick Track Facts

My Old Kentucky Home Shootout History

2003(NALMS)- Darrell Lanigan, Don O’Neal, Scott James, Whitney McQueary, Jim Curry, Tim Tungate, John Gill, Rick Corbin, Steve Barnett, Jesse James Lay, John Whitney, Steve Hillard, Mike Marlar, Timmy Yeager, Bryan Barber, Brad Neat, Josh Allison, Dennis Selby, Mike Hawley, Dustin Neat

2004(NALMS)- Shannon Babb, Don O’Neal, Scott James, John Gill, Chris Carlson, Steve Barnett, Greg Johnson, Mike Jewell, Tim Tungate, Dennis Erb, Jr., Bryan Barber, Rohn Moon, Brian Shirley, Jeff Watson, Michael England, Joey Daniel, Dick Phillips, Jesse James Lay, Kevin Claycomb, Dustin Neat, Patrick Sheltra, Whitney McQueary, Shawn Negangard, Lee Devasier

2005(NALMS)- Rick Corbin, Joey Daniel, Brad Neat, Bryan Barber, Terry English, Steve Barnett, Dustin Neat, Tim Tungate, Steve Hillard, Michael England, Timmy Yeager, Jeff Watson, Tony Stewart, Duane Chamberlain, Michael Chilton, Johnny Wheeler, Lee Devasier, Mike Mataragas, Ed Behn, Cody Mahoney, John Gill

2006(NALMS)- Rick Combs, Jimmy Owens, Brad Neat, Tim Tungate, Chris Combs, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Joey Daniel, Jason Keltner, Jeff Watson, Scotty Earl, Ben Adkins, Lee Devasier, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Kirby Damery, Anthony Ferguson, Larry Greer, Dustin Neat, Justin Rattliff, Doug Smith, Mike Watson, Timmy Yeager

2007(AAPTS)- Steve Francis, Brad Neat, Bryan Barber, Jason Keltner, Joey Daniel, Dustin Neat, Freddy Smith, Justin Rattliff, Rick Rogers, Tommy Bailey, Whitney McQueary, Jerry Rutherford, Tommy Carlton, Dennis Roberson, Dan Tipton, Richard Smith, Tommy Kerr, Lee Devasier, Ricky Arms, Victor Lee, Tim Tungate, Mike Jewell, Shawn Toczek, Anthony White, Johnny Wheeler

2008(Battle of the Bluegrass/Independent Racing Series)- Mike Marlar, Don O’Neal, Brad Neat, Robbie Blair, Kevin Claycomb, Victor Lee, Michael England, Aaron Hatton, Dustin Neat, Tyrel Todd, Jordan Bland, Terry English, Jason Keltner, Tim Tungate, Johnny Wheeler, Eric Wells, Zach Carney, Ed Behn, Duane Chamberlain, Rick Aukland, Mike Jewell, Dustin Linville, Larry Gray, David Webb, Bryant Woodcock

2009 (Unsanctioned)- David Webb, Justin Rattliff, Jason Keltner, Lee Devasier, Jeff Watson, Johnny Wheeler, Scotty Earl, Michael Chilton, Jerry Rutherford, Ed Behn, D.J. Wells, Dillan White, Daniel Hatcher, Gary Yeager, Clarence Belcher, Larry Greer, Jason Hinkle, Robbie Bennett

2010 (World of Outlaws)- Jimmy Owens, Steve Francis, Darrell Lanigan, Don O’Neal, Shannon Babb, Tim Fuller, Tim McCreadie, Shane Clanton, Eric Wells, Dan Schlieper, Chub Frank, Josh Richards, Russ King, Austin Hubbard, Rick Eckert, Brad Neat, Tanner English, Clint Smith, Justin Rattliff, Dillon White, Brady Smith, Dustin Neat, Matt Lux, Aaron Hatton, Lee Devasier, Jordan Bland

Super Late Model Track Champions

-This event was first added to the Bluegrass Speedway schedule in 2003 and was sanctioned by the first year running Northern All Stars Late Model Series. The event paid $5,000 to win and was delayed one day by Mother Nature. The event went off on a Sunday afternoon in May of 2003 and saw Darrell Lanigan pass Don O’Neal on the white flag lap to capture the $5,000 payday. Scott James, Whitney McQueary, and Jim Curry completed the top five in the rundown of the 1^st My Old Kentucky Home Shootout, while 2003 Bluegrass Speedway Late Model track champ Bryan Barber finished 15^th in the event after having tire problems in the late stages of the 50 lap main event.

-Shannon Babb would continue a recent hot streak at Bluegrass Speedway when he checked into victory lane in the 2004 version of the My Old Kentucky Home Shootout. The winningest Late Model driver in America in 2004, Don O’Neal, would take runner-up honors, while Scott James, John Gill, and Wisconsin invader Chris Carlson would complete the top five in the 2004 My Old Kentucky Home Shootout, with 2004 track champion Joey Daniel scoring a 15^th place finish.

-2005 version of the My Old Kentucky Home Shootout would see a Rick Corbin of Independence, KY and 2005 Bluegrass Speedway Late Model track champion Joey Daniel go side by side, wheel to wheel for the first 15 laps of the 30 lap main event that paid $3,500 to win. Corbin would take the lead for good on lap 16 and hold off Daniel to score the win. Trailing Daniel at the checkered flags to complete the top five were Brad Neat, Bryan Barber, and Terry English. NASCAR Nextel Cup Series driver Tony Stewart of Columbus, IN took advantage of an off weekend and visited Bluegrass Speedway and competed in the 2005 version of the My Old Kentucky Home Shootout. Stewart made the main event and finished 13^th.

-Rick Combs of Bethel, OH would score his second career win at Bluegrass Speedway in the 2006 event, after holding off the charges of Jimmy Owens, Brad Neat, Tim Tungate, and Chris Combs. Combs would lead all 30 laps in winning his biggest career payday to date at $3,500.

-The Advance Auto Parts Thunder Series would make its first ever Kentucky appearance in sanctioning the 2007 My Old Kentucky Home Shootout. Steve Franicis of Ashland, KY would follow up a win in the Kentuckiana Klash one month earlier and pick up another $5,000 to win payday at Bluegrass Speedway. Francis would hold off Brad Neat, Bryan Barber, Jason Keltner, and Joey Daniel to score the victory.

-The O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series and the Findlay, OH based Independent Racing Series would sanction the 2008 MOKHS and Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN would lead all 50 circuits and pick up a $5,000 payday. Don O’Neal had made the race three times at this point and finished second all three times, doing so again in 2008, with the remainder of the top five finishing spots going to Brad Neat, first-time visitor Rob Blair, and 17^th place starter Kevin Claycomb.

-The 2009 My Old Kentucky Home Shootout would go as an unsanctioned event and Nicholasville, KY native David Webb would continue a mid-season hot streak at Bluegrass Speedway and capture his third career win at the ½ mile Nelson County clay oval, leading the final 11 circuits to get the win. Justin Rattliff would take runner-up honors, followed by Jason Keltner, lap 1 through 18 leader Lee Devasier, and Jeff Watson.

-The 2010 edition of the My Old Kentucky Home Shootout would be sanctioned by the World of Outlaws Late Model Series and Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN would lay claim to the $10,000 payday in a dandy of a main event that saw 40 entries representing 12 states. Owens would see the checkered flag first ahead of Steve Francis, Darrell Lanigan, Don O’Neal, and Shannon Babb.

-A total of 104 different drivers have made the main event in the eight-year history of the My Old Kentucky Home Shootout event. A total of 14 racers made their first start in the My Old Kentucky Home Shootout in 2010. Those drivers included Tim Fuller, Tim McCreadie, Shane Clanton, Dan Schlieper, Chub Frank, Josh Richards, Russ King, Austin Hubbard, Rick Eckert, Tanner English, Clint Smith, Justin Rattliff, Brady Smith, and Matt Lux.

-Dustin Neat has the most starts in the MOKH Shootout with a total of seven. Tim Tungate, Brad Neat, and Lee Devasier each has six starts in the race. Drivers making four MOKHS events include Bryan Barber, Joey Daniel, Whitney McQueary, Jason Keltner, Don O’Neal, Jeff Watson, and Johnny Wheeler.

-The World of Outlaws Late Model Series will again sanction the My Old Kentucky Home Shootout in 2011. Providing support division action for this event will be the Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds, racing for $800 to win.

World of Outlaws Invade Bluegrass Speedway for My Old KY Home Shootout April 30

Bardstown, KY-April 24, 2011- With the first two events falling to Mother Nature, track promoters David and Anita Ferrell will attempt to kick off the 2011 in grand style as the World of Outlaws Late Model Series will invade Bluegrass Speedway for its 2011 season opening event the national travelers of the World of Outlaws tour visit Bluegrass Speedway on Saturday April 30 for the 9th Annual My Old Kentucky Home Shootout.

The World of Outlaws Late Model Series visit on Saturday April 30 will feature a full program of practice, time trials, qualifying heats, B-Mains, and the 50 lap, $10,000 to win 9th Annual My Old Kentucky Home Shootout A-Main. Providing support division action for this event will be the Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds, racing 20 laps for $800 to win in their main event. For the April 30 event, the Super Late Models and UMP Modifieds will time trial, while the UMP Sportsman and UMP Street Stocks have the evening off.

Activities at Bluegrass Speedway for the April 30 event World of Outlaws Late Model Series event will see gates times and start times be earlier than normal. The pit area will open at 2:00 p.m., while the general admission area will open at 3:00 p.m. The drivers meeting will take place at 5:00 p.m., with practice set to begin at 5:30 p.m. Time trials will get underway at 6:00 p.m., with racing set for the green flag at or before 7:00 p.m. Ticket prices for the April 30 event in the general admission area will be $25 for adults, $10 for children ages 6 to 12, with children age 5 and under free. A pit pass will be $35.

The My Old Kentucky Home Shootout event first appeared on the Bluegrass Speedway schedule in 2003 and former WoO Late Model Series champion Darrell Lanigan of Union, KY would win the inaugural event back in 2003. In 2004, Shannon Babb of Moweaqua, IL would score the race win, while Rick Corbin of Independence, KY would take the win in the 2005 event that saw NASCAR’s Tony Stewart participate in the race and finish 13th, followed by a victory by Batavia, OH resident Rick Combs in the 2006 event. Another former World of Outlaws champion, Steve Francis of Ashland, KY, would take the win in the 2007 contest, while former track champion David Webb of Nicholasville, KY would win the race in 2008. The WoO travelers first visited Bluegrass for this contest in 2009 and Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN would claim the race win and is the defending race champion.

Bluegrass Speedway is located at 2221 New Haven Road at the intersection of Kentucky Highway 31-E and exit 21 of the Martha Layne Collins (Bluegrass) Parkway. David and Anita Ferrell are the track promoters and present dirt track sports entertainment on Saturday evenings from mid-April through September. For more information about Bluegrass Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (502) 349-1241 on raceday.

Mother Nature Wins Again at Bluegrass Speedway; World of Outlaws Next on April 30

Bardstown, KY-April 23, 2011- Mother Nature continues to be uncooperative with the racers and race fans around this area as heavy rains and storms overnight and more
rain forecast at times during the day have forced Bluegrass Speedway track promoters David and Anita Ferrell to cancel the scheduled racing events at the ½ mile
high-banked Nelson County clay oval for Saturday April 23.

The track and grounds were already wet from rains on Friday and the heavy rains overnight simply have saturated the grounds and with the forecast of more possible
rain and no sun have left the track no choice but to cancel this evening’s events.

The next event on the Bluegrass Speedway docket is set for Saturday April 30 and will be the 9th Annual My Old Kentucky Home Shootout and will feature the
World of Outlaws Late Model Series in a 50 lap, $10,000 to win main event. The Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds will also be in action at this event and
will race for $800 to win in their main event. The UMP Sportsman and UMP Street Stocks will not be in action on April 30.

Bluegrass Speedway is located at 2221 New Haven Road, just outside of beautiful and historic Bardstown, KY. David and Anita Ferrell are the track
promoters and present dirt track sports entertainment from mid-April through September. For more information concerning Bluegrass Speedway,
visit the track webpage at www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (859) 854-6922 or on raceday at (502) 349-1241.

World of Outlaws Invade Bluegrass Speedway for My Old KY Home Shootout April 30

Bardstown, KY-April 21, 2011- For the second straight season, the World of Outlaws Late Model Series will bring their brand of wide-open, fire-breathing Super Late Model action to the Bluegrass State as the national travelers of the World of Outlaws tour invade Bluegrass Speedway on Saturday April 30 for the 9th Annual My Old Kentucky Home Shootout.

The World of Outlaws Late Model Series visit on Saturday April 30 will feature a full program of practice, time trials, qualifying heats, B-Mains, and the 50 lap, $10,000 to win 9th Annual My Old Kentucky Home Shootout A-Main. Providing support division action for this event will be the Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds, racing 20 laps for $800 to win in their main event. For the April 30 event, the Super Late Models and UMP Modifieds will time trial, while the UMP Sportsman and UMP Street Stocks have the evening off.

Activities at Bluegrass Speedway for the April 30 event World of Outlaws Late Model Series event will see gates times and start times be earlier than normal. The pit area will open at 2:00 p.m., while the general admission area will open at 3:00 p.m. The drivers meeting will take place at 5:00 p.m., with practice set to begin at 5:30 p.m. Time trials will get underway at 6:00 p.m., with racing set for the green flag at or before 7:00 p.m. Ticket prices for the April 30 event in the general admission area will be $25 for adults, $10 for children ages 6 to 12, with children age 5 and under free. A pit pass will be $35.

The My Old Kentucky Home Shootout event first appeared on the Bluegrass Speedway schedule in 2003 and former WoO Late Model Series champion Darrell Lanigan of Union, KY would win the inaugural event back in 2003. In 2004, Shannon Babb of Moweaqua, IL would score the race win, while Rick Corbin of Independence, KY would take the win in the 2005 event that saw NASCAR’s Tony Stewart participate in the race and finish 13th, followed by a victory by Batavia, OH resident Rick Combs in the 2006 event. Another former World of Outlaws champion, Steve Francis of Ashland, KY, would take the win in the 2007 contest, while former track champion David Webb of Nicholasville, KY would win the race in 2008. The WoO travelers first visited Bluegrass for this contest in 2009 and Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN would claim the race win and is the defending race champion.

Defending track champion Tim Tungate of Campbellsville, KY is expected to lead the local contingent of Bluegrass Speedway competitors expected to attempt to defend their home turf. Other Bluegrass Speedway drivers expected to contend at this event include Jeff Watson of Campbellsville, KY, Dustin Neat of Dunnville, KY, Lee Devasier of Crestwood, KY, Aaron Hatton of Mount Sterling, KY, Justin Rattliff of Campbellsville, KY, Jarryd Holshouser of Boaz, KY, Tim Rivers of Salem, IN, Mike Jewell of Scottsburg, IN, and Joey Jones of Borden, IN.

Bluegrass Speedway is located at 2221 New Haven Road at the intersection of Kentucky Highway 31-E and exit 21 of the Martha Layne Collins (Bluegrass) Parkway. David and Anita Ferrell are the track promoters and present dirt track sports entertainment on Saturday evenings from mid-April through September. For more information about Bluegrass Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (502) 349-1241 on raceday.

Track Sponsors and Supporters Announced for 2011 at Bluegrass Speedway

Bardstown, KY- April 18, 2011- Bluegrass Speedway track promoters David and Anita Ferrell would like to announce and recognize those businesses and companies that have partnered with Bluegrass Speedway as a track sponsor and/or supporter for the 2011 racing season.

44 Auto Mart of Bardstown will serve as the official sponsor of the Super Late Model division and also serve as victory lane sponsor. Airport Road Salvage Yard in Junction City, KY is the official tow service and recovery vehicle provider for Bluegrass Speedway. Bandit Race Cars of Buffalo will be the official sponsor of UMP Modified time trials on the nights that the class will qualify. Cornett Thunder and Lightning Racing Engines of Somerset will be the official sponsor of the track’s marquee event, the Bluegrass Classic, on August 27. Country 100.9 MIKE FM of Lebanon will be the official sponsor of the UMP Modified division and will also serve as the official radio station of Bluegrass Speedway. Hoosier Tire South of Alcoa, TN is the official race tire of Bluegrass Speedway. O’Reilly Auto Parts will serve as the official auto parts retailer for Bluegrass Speedway. Quality Inn of Bardstown will be the official lodging center for race teams and race fans of Bluegrass Speedway. T and T Motorsports of Bardstown is the official all terrain vehicle supplier for Bluegrass Speedway. Wayne Bowen Racing Supply of Burgin is the official race parts vendor for Bluegrass Speedway.

Track sponsors and supporters also from the Nelson County area include Budweiser, distributed locally by Smith Brothers Distributing of Bardstown, Conway Heaton Automotive Center of Bardstown, Fort Knox Federal Credit Union of Bardstown (along with several locations in surrounding counties), Lee’s Famous Recipe of Bardstown, and Quick Care Oil Lube Express of Bardstown.

Other track sponsors and supporters include Campbell’s Heating and Air of Danville, Clayton Homes of Stanford in Stanford, Ferrell’s D&I Drywall and Insulation of Mount Washington, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series of Waycross, GA, MAC Metal Sales of Somerset, Trailer Parts and Sales of Lawrenceburg, and Thunder Cleaning Products.

After last weekend was rained out, Bluegrass Speedway will attempt to get its 2011 race campaign going this Saturday evening April 23 with a full program of racing for all four weekly divisions of competition.

Bluegrass Speedway is located at 2221 New Haven Road at the intersection of Kentucky Highway 31-E and exit 21 of the Martha Layne Collins (Bluegrass) Parkway. David and Anita Ferrell are the track promoters and present dirt track sports entertainment on Saturday evenings from mid-April through September. For more information about Bluegrass Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (502) 349-1241 on raceday.

Bluegrass Speedway Tries Again with Full Racing Program on April 23

Bardstown, KY-April 17, 2011- After the initial attempt to get the 2011 season underway was rained out, Bluegrass Speedway track promoters David and Anita Ferrell will try again to get the 17th season of dirt track racing underway at the ½ mile high-banked Nelson County clay oval this Saturday evening April 23 with a full racing program for all divisions.

The season opening race program on April 23 will feature the 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models in a 25 lap, $1,000 to win feature event. The Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds will race for $500 to win in a 20 lap feature event. The UMP Sportsman will compete for 15 laps for $200 to win, while the UMP Street Stocks will race for $100 to win in a 12 lap main event. For the April 23 event, the Super Late Models and UMP Street Stocks will time trial, while the UMP Modifieds and UMP Sportsman will pill draw for heat race starting assignments.

Activities at Bluegrass Speedway for the April 23 event will see all start times be one hour earlier. The pit area will open at 3:00 p.m., while the general admission area will open at 4:00 p.m. The drivers meeting will take place at 5:00 p.m., with practice set to begin at 5:30 p.m. Time trials will get underway at 6:00 p.m., with racing set for the green flag at or before 7:00 p.m. Ticket prices for the April 23 event in the general admission area will be $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12, with children age 5 and under free. A pit pass will be $25.

Bluegrass Speedway is located at 2221 New Haven Road at the intersection of Kentucky Highway 31-E and exit 21 of the Martha Layne Collins (Bluegrass) Parkway. David and Anita Ferrell are the track promoters and present dirt track sports entertainment on Saturday evenings from mid-April through September. For more information about Bluegrass Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (502) 349-1241 on raceday

Bluegrass Speedway Season Opener Weathered Out; Reset for April 23
 
Bardstown, KY- April 16, 2011- Bluegrass Speedway track promoters David and Anita Ferrell have been forced to cancel their 2011 season opener that was set to get the 
17th season of dirt track racing underway at the ½ mile high-banked Nelson County clay oval on Saturday April 16.
 
Persistent rain showers throughout the day on Friday and heavy overnight rains and storms have saturated the entire grounds at the track, plus a forecast of possible
 more hit and miss rain showers during the day on Saturday have forced the Ferrell’s to have to cancel the racing program scheduled for April 16. 
 
The 2011 season opener is now reset for Saturday April 23 and will feature a full program of racing competition for the 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models, 
Country 100.9 MIKE FM UMP Modifieds, UMP Sportsman, and UMP Street Stocks. Just as a reminder, all activities on April 23 will begin one hour earlier than normal.
 
Bluegrass Speedway is located at 2221 New Haven Road, just outside of beautiful and historic Bardstown, KY. David and Anita Ferrell are the track 
promoters and present dirt track sports entertainment from mid-April through September. For more information concerning Bluegrass Speedway,
 visit the track webpage at www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (859) 854-6922 or on raceday at (502) 349-1241.

Bluegrass Speedway 17th Annual Season Opener Goes on April 16

Bardstown, KY-April 10, 2011- Bluegrass Speedway track promoters David and Anita Ferrell are set to present the 17th Annual Season Opener at the ½ mile high-banked Nelson County clay oval this Saturday evening April 16 with a full racing program for all divisions.

The season opener on April 16 will feature the 44 Auto Mart Super Late Models in a 25 lap, $1,000 to win feature event. The UMP Modifieds will race for $500 to win in a 20 lap feature event. The UMP Sportsman will compete for 15 laps for $200 to win, while the UMP Street Stocks will race for $100 to win in a 12 lap main event. For the April 16 event, the Super Late Models and UMP Sportsman will time trial, while the UMP Modifieds and UMP Street Stocks will pill draw for heat race starting assignments.

Activities at Bluegrass Speedway for the 2011 season opening event will see all times be one hour earlier. The pit area will open at 3:00 p.m., while the general admission area will open at 4:00 p.m. The drivers meeting will take place at 5:00 p.m., with practice set to begin at 5:30 p.m. Time trials will get underway at 6:00 p.m., with racing set for the green flag at or before 7:00 p.m. Ticket prices for the April 16 event in the general admission area will be $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12, with children age 5 and under free. A pit pass will be $25.

Bluegrass Speedway is located at 2221 New Haven Road at the intersection of Kentucky Highway 31-E and exit 21 of the Martha Layne Collins (Bluegrass) Parkway. David and Anita Ferrell are the track promoters and present dirt track sports entertainment on Saturday evenings from mid-April through September. For more information about Bluegrass Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (502) 349-1241 on raceday.

Bluegrass Speedway Practice Rained Out; Season Opener Set for April 16

Bardstown, KY-April 9, 2011- With practice set for Saturday evening, Bluegrass Speedway track promoters David and Anita Ferrell have had to cancel the scheduled test and tune open practice set for the evening due to rain that has passed through the area.

Bluegrass Speedway will begin its 2011 race season with its 17th annual season opener on Saturday April 16 that will feature Super Late Models, UMP Modifieds, UMP Sportsman, and UMP Street Stocks. As a reminder, all activities will start one hour earlier, with the pit area open at 3, drivers meeting at 5, and racing set to begin at 7.

Bluegrass Speedway will feature four weekly divisions of racing competition during the 2011 race season and those will be Super Late Models, UMP Modifieds, UMP Sportsman, and UMP Street Stocks, with Compacts also in action on occasion during the season.

Bluegrass Speedway is located at 2221 New Haven Road at the intersection of Kentucky Highway 31-E and exit 21 of the Martha Layne Collins (Bluegrass) Parkway. David and Anita Ferrell are the track promoters and present dirt track sports entertainment on Saturday evenings from mid-April through September. For more information about Bluegrass Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (502) 349-1241 on raceday.

Bardstown, KY- March 7, 2011- Bluegrass Speedway track promoters David and Anita Ferrell would like to announce an adjustment(s) to the July portion of their 2011 racing schedule at the ½ mile high-banked Nelson County clay oval.

The 11^th Annual Bluegrass Rumble for the American Modified Series that was originally scheduled for Saturday July 23 will now take place on Saturday July 30 and still pay $1,500 to the winner, with the Super Late Models, UMP Sportsman, and UMP Street Stocks also in competition that evening as well.

The Ferrell’s would like to apologize for this change, as the Nelson County Fair will be running from July 18 to July 23 for 2011, thus the change was made so as to continue the great working relationship between the fairgrounds and the track.

For more information about all 2011 events at Bluegrass Speedway, visit the track’s webpage at www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (859) 854-6922 or (502) 349-1241 on racedays.

April 16- 2011 Season Opener: Super Late Models, UMP Modifieds, UMP Sportsman, UMP Street Stocks

April 23- Weekly Racing Series: Super Late Models, UMP Modifieds, UMP Sportsman, UMP Street Stocks

April 30- 9^th Annual My Old Kentucky Home Shootout: World of Outlaws Late Models- $10,000 to win Super Late Models; UMP Modifieds- $800 to win (UMP Sportsman OFF, UMP Street Stocks OFF)

May 14- 11^th Annual Mod Squad Bash: American Modified Series- $1,500 to win UMP Modifieds; Weekly Racing Series- Super Late Models, UMP Street Stocks (UMP Sportsman OFF)

May 21- UMP Street Stocks- $300 to win; Weekly Racing Series- Super Late Models, UMP Modifieds, UMP Sportsman; PLUS- Compacts

May 28- 14^th Annual Spring Sizzler: National All Star Racing Association: Super Late Models- $3,000 to win; Weekly Racing Series- UMP Modifieds, UMP Sportsman, UMP Street Stocks

June 4- 2^nd Annual Bob Jones Memorial: UMP Sportsman- $500 to win; Weekly Racing Series- Super Late Models, UMP Modifieds, UMP Street Stocks

June 18- 10^th Annual June Jam: Southern Regional Racing Series: Super Late Models- $3,000 to win; Weekly Racing Series- UMP Sportsman, UMP Street Stocks (UMP Modifieds OFF)

June 25- 8^th Annual Topless Terror Night: Topless Super Late Models, Topless UMP Modifieds; Weekly Racing Series- UMP Sportsman, UMP Street Stocks; PLUS- Compacts

July 2- 13^th Annual Kentuckiana Klash: National All Star Racing Association: Super Late Models-$3,000 to win; Weekly Racing Series- UMP Modifieds, UMP Street Stocks (UMP Sportsman OFF)

July 30- 11^th Annual Bluegrass Rumble: American Modified Series- $1,500 to win UMP Modifieds; Weekly Racing Series- Super Late Models, UMP Sportsman, UMP Street Stocks

August 6- 13^th Annual Bluegrass 50: STARS Midwest Dirt Racing League: Super Late Models- $5,000 to win; Weekly Racing Series- UMP Modifieds, UMP Sportsman (UMP Street Stocks OFF)

August 13- Weekly Racing Series: Super Late Models, UMP Modifieds, UMP Sportsman, UMP Street Stocks (First Place Track Points in All Divisions if Car and Driver are signed in)

August 27- 11^th Annual Cornett Racing Engines Bluegrass Classic: Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series- $10,000 to win Super Late Models; Weekly Racing Series- UMP Sportsman, UMP Street Stocks (UMP Modifieds OFF)

September 17- UMP Street Stocks- $300 to win; Weekly Racing Series- Super Late Models, UMP Modifieds, UMP Sportsman

September 24- UMP Sportsman- $400 to win; Weekly Racing Series- Super Late Models, UMP Modifieds, UMP Street Stocks

Bluegrass Speedway Ready for Racing with Test and Tune on Saturday April 9

Bardstown, KY-March 5, 2011- Bluegrass Speedway will begin its 17^th season of dirt track sports entertainment with the upcoming 2011 season and track promoters David and Anita Ferrell will begin their 12^th season at helm of the ½ mile high-banked clay oval. With the slogan of “Where It’s Always Showtime”, the track will present a 17 event schedule, including an open test and tune practice night for all divisions of Saturday April 9.

The season opener for the 17^th season of racing action at Bluegrass Speedway will take the green flag one week later on Saturday April 16 with a complete program of racing competition featuring Super Late Models, UMP Modifieds, UMP Sportsman, and UMP Street Stocks.

The Super Late Model division will again see several extra money events over the course of the 2011 season. The first big Super Late Model event will take place on Saturday April 30 at the World of Outlaws Late Model Series will visit Bluegrass Speedway for the 9^th Annual My Old Kentucky Home Shootout, paying $10,000 to the winner. The National All Star Racing Association will sanction the next special event on Saturday May 28, with the running of the 14^th Annual Spring Sizzler, paying $3,000 to win. The 10^th Annual June Jam goes on Saturday June 18, paying $3,000 to win, and feature a first time visit from the Tennessee-based Southern Regional Racing Series. The 13^th Annual Kentuckiana Klash will help celebrate America’s birthday on Saturday July 2, paying $5,000 to win for the National All Star Racing Association racers. Another new series calls on Saturday August 6 as the STARS Midwest Dirt Racing League comes to visit for the 13^th Annual Bluegrass 50, paying $5,000 to win. The final big Super Late Model event take places on August 27 as the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series make its annual visit for the 11^th Annual Cornett Racing Engines Bluegrass Classic, with a top prize of $10,000 at stake.

The UMP Modified division will again be sanctioned by the UMP DirtCar organization, allowing drivers that join as a member of UMP to be eligible for state, regional, and national points and money toward the UMP national championship. A pair of extra money events will take place for the UMP Modified division at Bluegrass Speedway in 2011. On Saturday May 14, the 11^th Annual Mod Squad Bash will take place and will be sanctioned by the American Modified Series, paying $1,500 to win. The American Modified Series will make a return visit on Saturday July 23 for the 11^th Annual Bluegrass Rumble, also paying $1,500 to win. The UMP Modifieds will also race for $800 to win at the 9^th Annual My Old Kentucky Home Shootout.

The UMP Sportsman division will also be sanctioned again by the UMP DirtCar group and will allow racers that are UMP members to earn points toward the state and national UMP Sportsman championship. Two extra money events are on the Bluegrass Speedway schedule, with the 2^nd Annual Bob Jones Memorial taking place on Saturday June 4, paying $500 to win, along with another $400 to win special event on Saturday September 24 at the 2011 Season Finale event. The UMP Street Stock division will also be UMP sanctioned again and will see its member drivers of UMP have the same opportunities as their counterparts in the Modified and Sportsman divisions. Two extra money events for the UMP Street Stock racers go on Saturday May 21 and Saturday September 17, with both events paying $300 to win.

A front wheel drive division, known as Compacts, will also be on the racing docket on a pair of occasions at this point for the 2011 season, with scheduled appearances for the front wheel drives racers on Saturday May 21 and on Saturday June 25.

Bluegrass Speedway is located at 2221 New Haven Road, just outside of beautiful and historic Bardstown, KY. David and Anita Ferrell are the track promoters and present dirt track sports entertainment from mid-April through September. For more information concerning Bluegrass Speedway, visit the track webpage at www.bluegrass-speedway.com or phone (859) 854-6922 or on raceday at (502) 349-1241.

2011 Schedule of Events

April 9- Test and Tune for All Divisions (6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.)

April 16- 2011 Season Opener: Super Late Models, UMP Modifieds, UMP Sportsman, UMP Street Stocks

April 23- Weekly Racing Series: Super Late Models, UMP Modifieds, UMP Sportsman, UMP Street Stocks

April 30- 9^th Annual My Old Kentucky Home Shootout: World of Outlaws Late Models- $10,000 to win Super Late Models; UMP Modifieds- $800 to win (UMP Sportsman OFF, UMP Street Stocks OFF)

May 7- OFF (Closed for Kentucky Derby)

May 14- 11^th Annual Mod Squad Bash: American Modified Series- $1,500 to win UMP Modifieds; Weekly Racing Series- Super Late Models, UMP Street Stocks (UMP Sportsman OFF)

May 21- UMP Street Stocks- $300 to win; Weekly Racing Series- Super Late Models, UMP Modifieds, UMP Sportsman; PLUS- Compacts

May 28- 14^th Annual Spring Sizzler: National All Star Racing Association: Super Late Models- $3,000 to win; Weekly Racing Series- UMP Modifieds, UMP Sportsman, UMP Street Stocks

June 4- 2^nd Annual Bob Jones Memorial: UMP Sportsman- $500 to win; Weekly Racing Series- Super Late Models, UMP Modifieds, UMP Street Stocks

June 11- OFF (Closed for Dream 100)

June 18- 10^th Annual June Jam: Southern Regional Racing Series: Super Late Models- $3,000 to win; Weekly Racing Series- UMP Sportsman, UMP Street Stocks (UMP Modifieds OFF)

June 25- 8^th Annual Topless Terror Night: Topless Super Late Models, Topless UMP Modifieds; Weekly Racing Series- UMP Sportsman, UMP Street Stocks; PLUS- Compacts

July 2- 13^th Annual Kentuckiana Klash: National All Star Racing Association: Super Late Models-$3,000 to win; Weekly Racing Series- UMP Modifieds, UMP Street Stocks (UMP Sportsman OFF)

July 9- OFF (Closed)

July 16- OFF (Closed for Nelson County Fair)

July 23- 11^th Annual Bluegrass Rumble: American Modified Series- $1,500 to win UMP Modifieds; Weekly Racing Series- Super Late Models, UMP Sportsman, UMP Street Stocks

July 30- OFF

August 6- 13^th Annual Bluegrass 50: STARS Midwest Dirt Racing League: Super Late Models- $5,000 to win; Weekly Racing Series- UMP Modifieds, UMP Sportsman (UMP Street Stocks OFF)

August 13- Weekly Racing Series: Super Late Models, UMP Modifieds, UMP Sportsman, UMP Street Stocks (First Place Track Points in All Divisions if Car and Driver are signed in)

August 20- OFF

September 3- OFF (Closed for Labor Day Holiday)

September 10- OFF (Closed for World 100)

September 17- UMP Street Stocks- $300 to win; Weekly Racing Series- Super Late Models, UMP Modifieds, UMP Sportsman

September 24- UMP Sportsman- $400 to win; Weekly Racing Series- Super Late Models, UMP Modifieds, UMP Street Stocks

April 9- Test and Tune for All Divisions (6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.)

April 16- 2011 Season Opener: Super Late Models, UMP Modifieds, UMP Sportsman, UMP Street Stocks

April 23- Weekly Racing Series: Super Late Models, UMP Modifieds, UMP Sportsman, UMP Street Stocks

April 30- 9^th Annual My Old Kentucky Home Shootout: World of Outlaws Late Models- $10,000 to win Super Late Models; UMP Modifieds- $800 to win (UMP Sportsman OFF, UMP Street Stocks OFF)

May 7- OFF (Closed for Kentucky Derby)

May 14- 11^th Annual Mod Squad Bash: American Modified Series- $1,500 to win UMP Modifieds; Weekly Racing Series- Super Late Models, UMP Street Stocks (UMP Sportsman OFF)

May 21- UMP Street Stocks- $300 to win; Weekly Racing Series- Super Late Models, UMP Modifieds, UMP Sportsman; PLUS- Compacts

May 28- 14^th Annual Spring Sizzler: National All Star Racing Association: Super Late Models- $3,000 to win; Weekly Racing Series- UMP Modifieds, UMP Sportsman, UMP Street Stocks

June 4- 2^nd Annual Bob Jones Memorial: UMP Sportsman- $500 to win; Weekly Racing Series- Super Late Models, UMP Modifieds, UMP Street Stocks

June 11- OFF (Closed for Dream 100)

June 18- 10^th Annual June Jam: Southern Regional Racing Series: Super Late Models- $3,000 to win; Weekly Racing Series- UMP Sportsman, UMP Street Stocks (UMP Modifieds OFF)

June 25- 8^th Annual Topless Terror Night: Topless Super Late Models, Topless UMP Modifieds; Weekly Racing Series- UMP Sportsman, UMP Street Stocks; PLUS- Compacts

July 2- 13^th Annual Kentuckiana Klash: National All Star Racing Association: Super Late Models-$3,000 to win; Weekly Racing Series- UMP Modifieds, UMP Street Stocks (UMP Sportsman OFF)

July 9- OFF (Closed)

July 16- OFF (Closed for Nelson County Fair)

July 23- 11^th Annual Bluegrass Rumble: American Modified Series- $1,500 to win UMP Modifieds; Weekly Racing Series- Super Late Models, UMP Sportsman, UMP Street Stocks

July 30- OFF

August 6- 13^th Annual Bluegrass 50: STARS Midwest Dirt Racing League: Super Late Models- $5,000 to win; Weekly Racing Series- UMP Modifieds, UMP Sportsman (UMP Street Stocks OFF)

August 13- Weekly Racing Series: Super Late Models, UMP Modifieds, UMP Sportsman, UMP Street Stocks (First Place Track Points in All Divisions if Car and Driver are signed in)

August 20- OFF

September 3- OFF (Closed for Labor Day Holiday)

September 10- OFF (Closed for World 100)

September 17- UMP Street Stocks- $300 to win; Weekly Racing Series- Super Late Models, UMP Modifieds, UMP Sportsman

September 24- UMP Sportsman- $400 to win; Weekly Racing Series- Super Late Models, UMP Modifieds, UMP Street Stocks

NOTE: Schedule of Events is Subject to Additions/Changes/Deletions

Divisions in Competition-Super Late Models, UMP Modifieds, UMP Sportsman, UMP Street Stocks

For More Information About Bluegrass Speedway, Contact the Following Individuals:

-David and Anita Ferrell (Track Promoters): (859) 854-6922; (859) 516-3754; (859) 516-3723 by phone or at [email protected] via e-mail; -Michael Despain (Media Consultant): (270) 465-3380; (859) 583-8079 by phone or at [email protected] or [email protected] via e-mail; -Bluegrass Speedway (Race Day): (502) 349-1241

Online at www.bluegrass-speedway.com

Bluegrass Speedway-“Where It’s Always Showtime!”