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Ponderosa Speedway, Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring www.theponderosaspeedway.com and the United Super Dirt Car Series (USDCS) www.usdcs.com have joined forces for the fall classic weekend with two great nights of racing on September 30^th and October 1^st with payback in excess of $30,000 for the two nights.

We will be having fan appreciation/autograph sessions with the drivers both evenings before the races begin in the grandstand area! Bring the family and don’t miss the chance to meet some of the drivers! Some of the drivers will be selling and autographing their 2011 season T-shirts in the grandstand area! All drivers are invited to attend and bring hero cards, photographs, or any other memorabilia items for their fans to sell or give away during the autograph/fan appreciation session!

Fan Appreciation/Autograph Sessions Immediately Following the Drivers Meeting in the Grandstand Area!

Camping overnight is allowed with a 2 day pit pass. Bonfire after the races Friday Night!

Pit Passes: 2 Day $65 Friday $35 Saturday $40 Gates will open on Friday at 4pm. Drivers meeting at 6:45 pm followed by autograph session.

Grand Stand: 2 Day $35 Friday $20 Saturday $20 Gates open at 2 pm on Saturday. Drivers meeting at 5 pm followed by autograph session.

Hope to see you there!!

We would like to thank our 2011 sponsors: Bob Allen Motor Mall, Eastern KY Recycling, Simple Sign and Decal, Good Neighbor Pharmacy, Sky Tower Power Racing Engines, Whitaker Bank, Country Hearth Inn, CarQuest, WHIR, Pizza Hut, O’Riley Auto Parts, Patriot Sports, Shoney’s, Todd Metals, LuvRacin.com, Auto Zone, Valvoline Instant Oil Change.

Questions contact Tracey Burchell, Promoter, at 859-885-2583 Evenings.

Email: [email protected]

Visit our website: www.theponderosaspeedway.com

For USDCS Late Model Rules: www.usdcs.com

Ponderosa Speedway, Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring www.theponderosaspeedway.com and the United Super Dirt Car Series (USDCS) www.usdcs.com have joined forces for the fall classic weekend with two great nights of racing on September 30^th and October 1^st with payback in excess of $30,000 for the two nights.

3 Blocks on Shelby Street/US 300 in Junction City will be closed for the Junction City Railroad Days Festival.

The following are the recommended driving directions to Ponderosa Speedway for car haulers for this weekend:

From Danville: Take the US 127 Bypass toward Harrodsburg (Right if coming from Nicholasville, left if coming from Liberty). Go app 1 mile and Go left on Stewarts Lane. Go till the road ends and turn left. Take the right on White Oak just before the railroad tracks. There are no railroad crossing on this route.

From Harrodsburg: Take a right on Stewarts Ln. Go till the road ends and turn left. Take the right on White Oak just before the railroad tracks. No railroad crossings on this route.

Police will be on hand to answer questions and signs will be posted.

Car Haulers that have in the past used Knob Lick road off US 127 may go that way but it is not recommended by the local police department. We want to insure that no haulers get caught on the railroad tracks.

Please allow 15-20 extra minutes for traffic due to the races and festival.

Gates will open on Friday at 4pm. Drivers meeting at 6:45 pm.

Gates open at 2 pm on Saturday. Drivers meeting at 5 pm.

Please call if you have any questions. 859-885-2583 Evenings or After 12:00 noon on Friday you can call my cell at 859-227-0822.

Thanks and see you this weekend!!.

Ponderosa Speedway, Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring www.theponderosaspeedway.com and the United Super Dirt Car Series (USDCS) www.usdcs.com have joined forces for the fall classic weekend with two great nights of racing on September 30^th and October 1^st with payback in excess of $30,000 for the two nights.

The weekend will begin on Friday, September 30^th with the Friday Night Rumble. The following classes:

Friday, September 30, 2011 The Friday Night Rumble

· Late Models $2500 to win!! $200 to start! USDCS Rules.

· Modifieds $800 to win!! $100 to start!

· Street Stocks $150 to win!! $35 to start 10 or more

· Open 4 Cylinders& Front Wheel Drives $150 to win!! $35 to start 10 or more

The season finale Fall Classic will be on Saturday, October 1^st . The following classes:

Saturday, October 1, 2011 The Fall Classic

· Late Models $5000 to win!!! $300 to start! USDCS Rules

· Modifieds $800 to win!! $100 to start!

· Outlaw Sportsman $1000!!! to win-Rear tire rule-8 inch hard compound and weight of 3000 lbs. (Everything else is up to your imagination!) $100 to start!

· Open 4 Cylinders& Front Wheel Drives $150 to win!! $35 to start 10 or more.

We will be offering discounted 2 day passes for both the pits and grandstands on Friday. Gates open both days at 4 pm. If you have a two day pass you can camp overnight at the track!

Hope to see you there!!

We would like to thank our 2011 sponsors: Bob Allen Motor Mall, Eastern KY Recycling, Simple Sign and Decal, Good Neighbor Pharmacy, Sky Tower Power Racing Engines, Whitaker Bank, Country Hearth Inn, CarQuest, WHIR, Pizza Hut, O’Riley Auto Parts, Patriot Sports, Shoney’s, Todd Metals, LuvRacin.com, Auto Zone, Valvoline Instant Oil Change.

Questions contact Tracey Burchell, Promoter, at 859-885-2583 Evenings.

Email: [email protected]

Visit our website: www.theponderosaspeedway.com

For USDCS Late Model Rules: www.usdcs.com

Ponderosa Speedway Racing Tonight Gates Open 4pm today! Racing Tonight

Ponderosa Speedway, Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring, and the United Super Dirt Car Series (USDCS) have joined forces for a great night of racing tonight. The Feature Race will be the Glenn Auto Mall 40.

The Drivers meeting will begin at 6:45 pm. We plan to roll through the program tonight. The skies are clear and it’s going to be a great fall night of racing action. We will have lots of coffee and hot chocolate in the concession stand.

Schedule of Events for Tonight:

Gates Open at 4 pm

Driver Meeting at 6:45pm

Hot Laps at 7:00 pm

Late Models Paying $2000 to win $150 to start

Modifieds Paying $500 to win $75 to start

Sportsman Paying $300 to win $25 to start

4 Cylinders Paying $75 to win $10 to start

Front Wheel Drives $150 to win $35 to start 10 or more cars

Hope to see you there!!

We would like to thank our 2011 sponsors: Bob Allen Motor Mall, Eastern KY Recycling, Simple Sign and Decal, Good Neighbor Pharmacy, Sky Tower Power Racing Engines, Whitaker Bank, Country Hearth Inn, CarQuest, WHIR, Pizza Hut, O’Riley Auto Parts, Patriot Sports, Shoney’s, Todd Metals, LuvRacin.com, Auto Zone, Valvoline Instant Oil Change.

Questions contact Tracey Burchell, Promoter, at 859-885-2583 Evenings. Cell 859-227-0822

Email: [email protected]

Visit our website: www.theponderosaspeedway.com

Racing This Friday Night at Ponderosa Speedway September 16th Drivers Meeting Starts at 6:45 pm Gates Open at 4pm‏

I want to invite you to the Ponderosa this Friday night! Hope to see you there!

Click the link below to connect to our new website for more information:

www.theponderosaspeedway.com

USDCS Late Models Paying $2000 to win!

Tracey L. Burchell

Promoter-Ponderosa Speedway

FINAL PRACTICE & RACES AT PONDEROSA SPEEDWAY 2011

Saturday, September 10, 2011 Practice All Divisions

·      Grandstands are FREE Admission

·      Pit Pass $10 per person

·     Crown Cuts will provide free Tire Truing and Demonstration

Friday, September 16, 2011    The Glenn Auto Mall 40

·      Late Models Paying $2000. Plus the winner of this race will have a guaranteed spot in the Fall Classic on October 1^st.

·      Modifieds

·      Sportsman

·     Open 4 Cylinders.

Friday, September 30, 2011        The Friday Night Rumble

·      Late Models Paying $2500 to win.

·      Modifieds

·     Street Socks

·     Open 4 Cylinders

Saturday, October 1, 2011  The Fall Classic

·      Late Models $5000 to win!!!

·      Modifieds

·      Outlaw Sportsman

·      Open 4 Cylinders.

Visit our website:  www.theponderosaspeedway.com

365 PHILLIPS LANE, JUNCTION CITY, KY  859-885-2583

Saturday, September 10,  2011  Practice All Divisions

FINAL 3 RACES AT PONDEROSA SPEEDWAY 2011

Friday, September 16, 2011    The Glenn Auto Mall 40

Late Models Paying $2000-Modifieds-Sportsman-Open 4 Cylinders

Friday, September 30, 2011   The Friday Night Rumble

Late Models Paying $2500-Modifieds-Street Socks-Open 4 Cylinders

Saturday, October 1, 2011  The Fall Classic

Late Models $5000-Modifieds-Outlaw Sportsman-Open 4 Cylinders.

Visit our website:  www.theponderosaspeedway.com

365 PHILLIPS LANE, JUNCTION CITY, KY  859-885-2583

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PONDEROSA SPEEDWAY, "KENTUCKY'S BADDEST BULLRING"

365 PHILLIPS LANE, JUNCTION CITY, KY

AUGUST 25, 2011

Ponderosa Speedway, Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring, and the United Super Dirt Car Series (USDCS) have joined forces and would like to announce the final race schedule for 2011 for the Ponderosa. Tracey Burchell has been named Promoter of Ponderosa Speedway.

Friday, September 16, 2011 The Glenn Auto Mall 40, Late Models Paying $2000. Plus the winner of this race will have a guaranteed spot in the last race of the season, The Fall Classic, paying $5000 to win. We will also have Modifieds, Sportsman and Open 4 Cylinders. The race on September 10, 2011 has been cancelled due to the World 100 Race at Eldora and moved to September 16, 2011.

The season finale weekend will begin on Friday, September 30, 2011 with the Friday Night Rumble paying $2500 to win for late models. The Friday Night Rumble event was added to the Ponderosa Speedway schedule in 2007 and Jason Keltner of Campbellsville, KY would win that inaugural event for Super Late Models and would repeat his victory in the event in 2008. Another Campbellsville, KY native, Jordan Bland, would snag the event win in 2009. Mike Marlar from Winfield, TN would win in 2010 and is the defending champion. We will also have Modifieds, Street Socks, and Open 4 Cylinders.

The last race of the season will be the Fall Classic paying $5000 to win for late models. The Fall Classic first appeared on the Ponderosa Speedway docket back in 1990 and Steve Francis of Ashland, KY would win the first-ever Fall Classic event. The late Jack Boggs of Grayson, KY would win back-to-back Fall Classic events in 1991 and 1992, while the event was rained out in 1993. Darrell Lanigan of Union, KY was the race winner in 1994, while Mike Jewell of Scottsburg, IN would lay claim to the event title in 1995. Legendary chassis builder C.J. Rayburn of Whiteland, IN would win the event in 1996, while fellow Hoosier state native Don O’Neal of Martinsville, IN would score back-to-back wins in the 1997 and 1998 Fall Classic races. Darrell Lanigan would become the third two-time winner of the race with his victory in 1999, while Joey Daniel of Liberty, KY would score his biggest career win to date with the Fall Classic checkered flag in 2000. Steve Barnett of Franklin, IN would take the race victory in 2001, while the event would not be contested in 2002, but return in 2003 with Johnny Wheeler of Campbellsville, KY scoring his only Fall Classic win to date. Bobby Wolter, Jr. of Lexington, KY would claim his biggest career win to date with the checkered flag in the 2004 race, while Chris Combs of Isom, KY would be the victor of the Fall Classic in 2005. Aaron Hatton of Mount Sterling, KY would grab a popular Fall Classic victory in 2006, while Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY would take the checkered flag in the 2007 race. Greg Johnson of Bedford, IN would turn in a dominant performance to win the 2008 race, while Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN would charge his way to the front to win the 2009 Fall Classic. Eric Wells won in 2010 and is the defending race champion. We will also have Modifieds, Outlaw Sportsman, and Open 4 Cylinders.

The Ponderosa Speedway would like to thank all the sponsors, fans, drivers, workers and volunteers that have supported us this year! We could not have done it without you! We hope all of you will come to the last 3 races for 2011 and stick with us in 2012. It has been a very up and down year with lots of frustrations, setbacks, and loss at the track. We hope to end 2011 with some outstanding racing and set the stage for a full season next year! Please join us at Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring! See you all on September 16^th!!

We would like to thank our 2011 sponsors: Bob Allen Motor Mall, Eastern KY Recycling, Simple Sign and Decal, Good Neighbor Pharmacy, Sky Tower Power Racing Engines, Whitaker Bank, Country Hearth Inn, CarQuest, WHIR, Pizza Hut, O’Riley Auto Parts, Patriot Sports, Shoney’s, Todd Metals, LuvRacin.com, Auto Zone, Valvoline Instant Oil Change.

Questions contact Tracey Burchell, Promoter, at 859-885-2583 Evenings.

Email: [email protected]

Visit our website: www.theponderosaspeedway.com

Media Information

9^th Annual John Bradshaw Memorial

August 5, 2011

2010 John Bradshaw Memorial Winner

Eddie Carrier, Jr. of Salt Rock, West Virginia           

Ponderosa Speedway-“Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring!”

Quick Track Facts

Name:  Ponderosa Speedway

Location:  Junction City, Kentucky

Promoter:  Donnie, Angie, and Donnie, Jr. Sullivan

Nickname:  “The Pond”

Motto:  “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring-Where The Action Is Always The Attraction”

Website:  www.theponderosaspeedway.com

Seating Capacity:  2,500

Tower Area Includes:  Race Control, Press Box, and Public Address Area

Racing Surface:  Clay  

Lap Distance:  1,780 feet or 3/8 of a mile

First Event:  September 1972

Super Late Model Track Record: Victor Lee 12.744 (April 5, 2008)  

John Bradshaw Memorial Race History

2003- Johnny Wheeler, Mike Marlar, Timmy Yeager, Mike Jewell, Jesse Lay, Dustin Neat, Tyrel Todd, Rick Combs, Victor Lee, Brad Neat, Aaron Hatton, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Michael Chilton, Bucky Jackson, Scott James, Steve Cornelius, Joey Daniel, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Jim Curry, Michael Wooldridge

2004- Benji Lee, Aaron Hatton, Steve Barnett, Don O’Neal, Mike Jewell, Jesse Lay, Greg Johnson, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Michael England, Johnny Wheeler (Top ten feature finish only was available)

2005- Eddie Carrier, Jr. Mike Jewell, Brad Neat, Aaron Hatton, Anthony Adams, Wayne Chinn, Blake Chinn, Michael England, Frankie Coomer, Whitney McQueary, Mike Luna, Shannon Thornsberry, Timmy Yeager, Tim Tungate, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Chris Combs, Michael Chilton, Johnny Wheeler, Benji Lee, Mike Marlar, Dustin Neat, Bryan Barber

2006- Greg Johnson, Eddie Carrier, Jr., Chris Combs, Brad Neat, Scott James, Ben Adkins, Bobby Wolter, Jr., David Webb, Josh McGuire, Johnny Wheeler, Justin Rattliff, Mike Jewell, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Victor Lee, Tim Tungate, Timmy Yeager, Wayne Chinn, Donald Rayborn, Buzz Williams, Tyrel Todd, Aaron Hatton, Earl Pearson, Jr., Jeff Watson, Bryan Barber

2007- Mike Marlar, Scott James, Victor Lee, Tim Tungate, Jason Keltner, Bobby Carrier, Jr., David Webb, Jordan Bland, Tyrel Todd, Doug Smith, C.J. Rayburn, Jamie Ferguson, Aaron Hatton, Donald Rayborn, Justin Rattliff, Dustin Webber, Brad Neat, Jerry Rutherford, Jerry Rice, Chris Combs, Eddie Carrier, Jr., Dustin Neat, Mike Jewell

2008- Robbie Blair, Victor Lee, Don O’Neal, Michael England, Dustin Linville, Jerry Rice, Jason Feger, Jason Keltner, Shon Flanery, Tyrel Todd, Aaron Hatton, Johnny Wheeler, Brad Neat, Chris Combs, David Webb, Buzz Williams, Eric Wells, Zach Carney, Tim Tungate, Rick Aukland, Mike Marlar, Jordan Bland, Mike Jewell, Ricky Arms, Michael Chilton

2009- Victor Lee, Eddie Carrier, Jr., Mike Marlar, David Webb, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Justin Rattliff, Eric Wells, Mike Jewell, Jeff Watson, Duane Chamberlain, Dustin Neat, Rick Combs, Shon Flanary, Aaron Hatton, Michael Chilton, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Shannon Thornsberry, Doodle Farris, Jason Keltner, D.J. Wells, Dustin Linville, Johnny Wheeler, Terry Keltner

2010- Eddie Carrier, Jr., Mike Marlar, Greg Johnson, Victor Lee, David Webb, Chris Combs, Aaron Ridley, Skylar Marlar, Arnie Fields, Christian Rayburn, Chase McWhorter, Ernie Cordier, Brandon Fouts, Tim Tungate, D.J. Wells, Dustin Neat, Michael Chilton, Jeff Watson, Scott James, Justin Rattliff, Dustin Linville

John Bradshaw Memorial Fast Facts and Tidbits

-This event was added to the Ponderosa Speedway schedule in late 2003 as a combination event with the Fall Classic as a tribute to the late John Bradshaw, who had taken over at the promotional helm at “The Pond” to begin the 2003 season, but tragically lost his life early on after running only a handful events early in the 2003 season.

-In the inaugural event that was contested in 2003, Johnny Wheeler of Campbellsville, KY would drive the Yantz Motorsports owned Rayburn Race Car mount to the checkered in what was a combined John Bradshaw Memorial/Fall Classic event as Jerry Denson had taken over as the promoter at “The Pond”.  The race was sanctioned by the STARS Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series and saw 2003 series champion Mike Marlar score a runner-up finish in the race.  Timmy Yeager, Mike Jewell, and Jesse Lay would complete the top five.

-The O’Reilly NARA Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series presented by Arizona Sport Shirts was back to sanction the 2004 version of the John Bradshaw Memorial and what a race it was, as Steve Barnett, Aaron Hatton, Benji Lee, and Don O’Neal went at it “tooth and nail” over the final 15 circuits of the race, with Raywick, KY native Benji Lee scoring his only to date career O’Reilly NARA Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series event win.  Lee drove the Kenneth Harlow owned entry to what is the biggest career win to date for the second-generation Marion County youngster.  Hatton, Barnett, O’Neal, and Mike Jewell would complete the top five.

-For 2005, the O’Reilly NARA Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series was back to sanction the 3^rd Annual John Bradshaw Memorial race and the inaugural “BoB Late Model” champion from 2002, Eddie Carrier, Jr. of Salt Rock, WV, would drive the Grover Motorsports owned Rocket Chassis mount to the win over 2005 series co-champion Mike Jewell, with Brad Neat, Whitney McQueary, and Anthony Adams completing the top five.

-The 2006 edition of the event was called the Ponderosa 50/4^th Annual John Bradshaw Memorial and was sanctioned by the O’Reilly NARA Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series.  The race was the highest paying to win event for Late Models that has been contested at “The Pond” in over four and one-half years and when the dust settled, Greg Johnson of Bedford, IN walked away with $5,000 for his efforts by winning the event over Eddie Carrier, Jr., Chris Combs, Brad Neat, and Scott James in an event that will always be remembered for the infamous Aaron Hatton/Earl Pearson, Jr. “parking” accident in turn one.

-With the addition of the new clay surface at what was now being called “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring”, only one word could describe the action in the ’07 Bradshaw Memorial event-Insane!  Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN would get his first win (and $5,000) in this event after charging from the rear of the field with a flat tire on lap 10.  Marlar would take the lead on lap 40 when race leader Aaron Hatton had mechanical issues as the pair battled door to door for the top spot.  Scott James would outgun Victor Lee for second, with Campbellsville natives Tim Tungate and Jason Keltner garnering fourth and fifth positions.

-The 2008 John Bradshaw Memorial event would be co-sanctioned by the O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series and Independent Racing Series and Rob Blair of Titusville, PA would make an 11 hour tow pay off in his first ever visit to “The Pond” by claiming the $5,000 payday over Victor Lee, Don O’Neal, Michael England, and Dustin Linville, with an event record 34 entries on hand.

-For 2009, the John Bradshaw Memorial event was contested on a dry, smooth slick racing surface after three inches of rain in the early morning hours prior to the race and Victor Lee of Stanford, KY would win one of the few events he had not already won at least once in his career at Ponderosa Speedway by scoring the $5,000 first-time win in this event.  Trailing Lee in an exciting finish were Eddie Carrier, Jr., Mike Marlar, David Webb, and Bobby Wolter, Jr.

-Eddie Carrier, Jr. of Salt Rock, WV would become the first repeat winner of the John Bradshaw Memorial event with his victory in the 2010 event sanctioned by the National All Star Racing Association.  Trailing Carrier, Jr. at the drop of the checkered flag in the event were Mike Marlar, Greg Johnson, Victor Lee, and David Webb.

The 2011 edition of the 9^th annual John Bradshaw Memorial at “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring” will be held on August 5, 2011. The race this year will be $3,000 to win and $250 to start for the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models. The Main event race for this year will be 40 laps. Also in action at The Ponderosa Speedway will be the Ken Towery’s Auto Care and Super Service Open Wheel Modifieds for $1,000 to win and $75. This Feature race will be 25 laps. The Final Division in action for the Nights events will be The D&D Pallet Recyclers Sportsman for $1,000 to win and $75 to start. This race will be 20 laps. The nights events at Ponderosa Speedway will be sponsored by, Bob Allen Motor Mall of Danville KY, Whitaker Bank, Schaeffer Oil, Simple Sign and Decal of Stanford KY.

Ponderosa Speedway Top Ten Track Points after June 25, 2011
 
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models
1. Victor Lee (Danville, KY)- 215
2. Michael Chilton (Salvisa, KY)- 193
3. Dustin Linville (Lancaster, KY)- 157
4. Joey Daniel (Liberty, KY)- 148
5. John Mulligan (Walton, KY)- 138
6. Jason Hinkle (Danville, KY)- 126
7. David Webb (Nicholasville, KY)- 126
8. Wesley Brummett (Harrodsburg, KY)- 120
9. Justin Rattliff (Campbellsville, KY)- 103
10. Gary Yeager (Harrodsburg, KY)- 89
 
Bob Allen Motor Mall Pro Late Models
1. Todd Coffman (Junction City, KY)- 118
2. P.J. Feistritzer (Danville, KY)- 115
3. Timmy Yeager (Harrodsburg, KY)- 109
4. Jake Henry (Junction City, KY)- 103
5. Cale Strife (Berea, KY)- 93
6. Danny Hatcher (Campbellsville, KY)- 58
7. Jeff Rawlings (Harrodsburg, KY)- 53
8. Kevin Colston (Frankfort, KY)- 31
9. SammyBrown (Nicholasville, KY)- 24
10. Johnny Lee (Dry Ridge, KY)- 23
 
Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service Modifieds
1. Bartley Grant (Berea, KY)- 92
2. Benji Lee (Loretto, KY)- 92
3. Dion Benningfield (Lebanon, KY)- 86
4. Cy Cundiff (Georgetown, KY)- 77
5. Stacey Decker (Eubank, KY)- 76
6. Michael England (Glasgow, KY)- 60
7. Elliott Despain (Campbellsville, KY)- 59
8. Don Adams (London, KY)- 57
9. Scotty Kincaid (Rising Sun, IN)- 57
10. Russ Gabbert (Berea, KY)- 55
 
D&D Pallet Recyclers Sportsman
1. Rusty Hulett (Lancaster, KY)- 115
2. Dennis Cross (Wilmore, KY)- 67
3. Eddie Stewart (Manchester, KY)- 60
4. Steve Rector (Versailles, KY)- 59
5. Lindsey Decker (Eubank, KY)- 57
6. William Collett (McKee, KY)- 54
7. Rob Jones (Bardstown, KY)- 54
8. David Murphy (Stanford, KY)- 53
9. Johnny King (Lancaster, KY)- 51
10. John Smith (Winfield, TN)- 35
 
Simple Sign and Decal Street Stocks
1. Johnny King (Lancaster, KY)- 86
2. Glenn Hounshell, Sr. (Paint Lick, KY)- 63
3. Daniel Howard (Berea, KY)- 62
4. Roy Skaggs (Campbellsville, KY)- 28
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SkyTower Power Race Engines Open Four Cylinders
1. Austin Taylor (Harrodsburg, KY)- 102
2. Brandon Lucas (New Haven, KY)- 101
3. Chris West (Danville, KY)- 32
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NEXT RACE:  July 1- Bob Allen Motor Mall Pro Late Models- $1,000 to win; Plus-Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service Modifieds, and D&D Pallet Recyclers Sportsman; Pit Area Opens at 4:00 p.m. and General Admission Area Opens at 5:00 p.m., Drivers Meeting at 7:00 p.m., Practice at 7:15 p.m., Time Trials at 7:45 p.m., Racing at 8:30 p.m.; For more information, visit www.theponderosaspeedway.com or phone (859) 854-6808 on raceday.

Linville Lands Victory in 12th Annual “Junebug” Memorial at Ponderosa Speedway
 
Junction City, KY-June 24, 2011- Ponderosa Speedway would return to action on Friday evening after a five-week layoff and Dustin Linville of Lancaster, KY would grab the win in the 12th Annual Hugh “Junebug” Rowland Memorial for the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Model division.  Other feature winners for the evening included Elliott Despain of Campbellsville, KY in Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service Modifieds and Eddie Stewart of Manchester, KY in D&D Pallet Recyclers Sportsman.
 
Justin Rattliff would take the lead at the start of the 40 lap, $2,500 to 12th Annual Hugh “Junebug” Rowland Memorial event for the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, with Greg Johnson giving chase closely for the first 15 laps that would be filled with a total of five caution periods.  A restart on lap 16 would see Dustin Linville slidejob Johnson for the second spot, with another caution as the field started lap 17.  Rattliff’s mount would suffer mechanical issues on the restart and he would pull pitside for the remainder of the event.  This turn of events would put Linville on the point and the eighth place starting, second-generation racer would not be headed after the final of nine cautions waved on lap 27 and would drive to the victory in the seat of the Jesse Puckett owned Puckett Automotive sponsored #88 C.J. Rayburn Race Car powered by a Roush-Yates Race Engine.  Johnson would take runner-up honors, while 10th starting Johnny Wheeler would finish third.  Victor Lee would rally for a fourth place finish after pitting with a flat tire on one of the three cautions on lap 15, while 19th starting David Webb would run as high as third before settling for fifth.  The remainder of the top ten would be Brandon Hardgrove, Stephen Breeding, Jarrod Breeding, Todd Coffman, and Chase McWhorter.  In preliminary action, Webb would be the top qualifier among 19 entries at 13.534 seconds, while heat race victories fell to Johnson, Rattliff, and Joey Daniel.
 
The 20 lap Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service Modified main event would be a two-car battle for the lead throughout between Elliott Despain and Benji Lee as the pair of second-generation racers would battle throughout the event before Despain would pull away a bit in the final five circuits to take his first Ponderosa Speedway feature victory aboard the Billy and Lisa Despain owned 44 Auto Mart/Southern Indiana Rock Drilling/SpeeDecals Racing Graphics/Lucas Oil Products/Family Eye Care/Chandler Electric/VP Fuels/Performance Rod and Custom/DJ Safety sponsored #75E Bandit Race Car powered by a Dale Meers Race Engine.  Lee would finish second, followed by Russ Gabbert, Dion Benningfield, and Russ Gabbert.  Lee would be the top qualifier among 13 entries at 14.766 seconds, while heat race wins went to Lee and Despain.
 
The 15 lap D&D Pallet Recyclers Sportsman feature event would see Eddie Stewart dominate from start to finish, with Stewart taking the win aboard his unsponsored #119 entry.  Lindsey Decker would take runner-up honors, with William Collett, Johnny King, and Rusty Hulett completing the top five.  Stewart would also be the top qualifier among 9 entries with a lap of 15.990 seconds and would also win the heat.
 
 
SUMMARY-Ponderosa Speedway-Junction City, KY-June 24, 2011
 
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models (19 entries)
Top Qualifier- David Webb 13.534
1st Heat- Greg Johnson, Josh McGuire, Jarrod Breeding, Johnny Wheeler, Stephen Breeding, Wesley Brummett, David Webb
2nd Heat- Justin Rattliff, Skylar Marlar, Dustin Linville, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Peydon Pelphrey, Michael Chilton (DNS)
3rd Heat- Joey Daniel, Victor Lee, Brandon Hardgrove, Chase McWhorter, Todd Coffman, Jason Hinkle
12th Annual Hugh “Junebug” Rowland Memorial- Dustin Linville, Greg Johnson, Johnny Wheeler, Victor Lee, David Webb, Brandon Hardgrove, Stephen Breeding, Jarrod Breeding, Todd Coffman, Chase McWhorter, Wesley Brummett, Peydon Pelphrey, Joey Daniel, Michael Chilton, Justin Rattliff, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Skylar Marlar, Jason Hinkle, Josh McGuire
 
Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service Modifieds (13 entries)
Top Qualifier- Benji Lee 14.766
1st Heat- Benji Lee, Dion Benningfield, Billy Meredith, Cameron Marlar
2nd Heat- Elliott Despain, Russ Gabbert, Cy Cundiff, Stacey Decker
Feature- Elliott Despain, Benji Lee, Russ Gabbert, Dion Benningfield, Billy Meredith, Stacey Decker, Richard Musick, Cameron Marlar, Cy Cundiff (DNS- Bartley Grant, Shane McKinney, Doug Cosby, Gary Thompson)
 
D&D Pallet Recyclers Sportsman (9 entries)
Top Qualifier- Eddie Stewart 15.990
Heat- Eddie Stewart, Rob Jones, Lindsey Decker, William Collett
Feature- Eddie Stewart, Lindsey Decker, William Collett, Johnny King, Rusty Hulett, Rob Jones (DNS- Dennis Cross, David Murphy, Steve Rector)

Ponderosa Speedway New Address for Website‏

The following is the new address of the website for Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY:   www.theponderosaspeedway.com

Ponderosa Speedway’s 12th Annual Hugh “Junebug” Rowland Memorial June 24
 
Junction City, KY- June 19, 2011- Ponderosa Speedway track promoters Donnie Sullivan and family return to action after a five week layoff with the running of the 12th Annual Hugh “Junebug” Rowland Memorial presented by Wayne Bowen Racing Supply and Bob Allen Motor Mall this Friday June 24 with the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models racing for $2,500 to win, along with the Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service Modifieds racing for $600 to win and the D&D Pallet Recyclers Sportsman racing for $300 to win.
 
The June 24 racing program will be highlighted by the 12th Annual Hugh “Junebug” Rowland Memorial presented by Wayne Bowen Racing Supply and Bob Allen Motor Mall for the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, paying $2,500 to win and $200 to start the 40 lap A-Main event. Also in competition at “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring” on Friday June 24 will be the Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service Modifieds, racing for $600 to win in a 20 lap A-Main event and the D&D Pallet Recyclers Sportsman, racing for $300 to win in a 15 lap A-Main event. All three divisions will time trial, run heats, consies (if necessary), and features, with the Super Late Models getting two laps, while the Modifieds and Sportsman will receive one lap. Race fans can bring along their portable radio and headsets and listen to all the action as it is called on the track’s radio frequency of 105.9. In the case of inclement weather, the event has a raindate of July 1.
 
For this event, the Super Late Model division will have a $50 entry fee, with no entry fee for the Modifieds and Sportsman. The tire rule for the Super Late Model division will be open on the front with the rear tire rule being Hoosier and American Racer tires that durometer 58 prior to competition.
 
The payoff for the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Model Hugh “Junebug” Rowland Memorial event is as follows: 1st- $2,500, 2nd- $1,500, 3rd- $1,000, 4th- $750, 5th- $600, 6th- $500, 7th- $450, 8th- $400, 9th- $350, 10th- $325, 11th- $300, 12th- $275, 13th- $250, 14th- $225, 15th-18th- $200 to start (all drivers not transferring into the A-Main event will receive $50 tow money). The payoff for the Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service Modified division will be as follows: 1st- $600, 2nd- $300, 3rd- $200, 4th- $150, 5th- $125, 6th- $100, 7th- $90, 8th- $80, 9th- $75, 10th- $70, 11th- $65, 12th-18th- $60 to start. The payoff for the D&D Pallet Recyclers Sportsman will be as follows: 1st- $300, 2nd- $150, 3rd- $100, 4th- $85, 5th- $75, 6th- $65, 7th- $60, 8th- $55, 9th- $50, 10th- $45, 11th-18th- $40 to start. All purse money has done been collected and is guaranteed.
 
Activities for the June 24 Hugh “Junebug” Rowland presented by Wayne Bowen Racing Supply and Bob Allen Motor Mall will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m. and general admission area open at 5:00 p.m. The drivers meeting will be at 7:00 p.m., followed by practice for all divisions at 7:15 p.m. Time trials will begin at 7:45 p.m., with green flag racing action set to begin at 8:30 p.m. Ticket prices for the June 24 event in the general admission area will be $20 for adults, with children ages 12 and under free. A pit pass will be $35.
 
Also of note, ten lucky race fans will receive $10 Reno’s of Danville gift cards and five lucky race fans will receive a Valvoline Instant Oil Change of Danville gift certificate.
 
The “Junebug” was first contested at Ponderosa Speedway back in 1999 and Don O’Neal of Martinsville, IN would win the event. Jay Mobley of Harrodsburg, KY would take the race win in 2000, while Dustin Neat of Dunnville, KY would score the race win in 2001. The event was not held in 2002, while Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN would take back-to-back wins in the race in 2003 and 2004. Bryan Barber of Greensburg, KY would score the win in 2005, while Joey Daniel of Liberty, KY would win the 2006 race in a rare Saturday night event at “The Pond”. Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY would win the 2007 race, with Victor Lee of Danville, KY taking back-to-back wins in the 2008 and 2009 event. Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN is the only three-time winner of the race after winning latest “Junebug” race in 2010.
 
Ponderosa Speedway last raced on May 13 and feature event winners included Victor Lee of Danville, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, J.T. Ayers of New Haven, KY in Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service Modifieds, Dennis Cross of Wilmore, KY in D&D Pallet Recyclers Sportsman, and Austin Taylor of Harrodsburg, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Open Four Cylinders.
 
Ponderosa Speedway is located at 365 Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, outside of Junction City, KY, just minutes from Danville, KY. Donnie Sullivan and family are the track promoters and will present dirt track sports entertainment on Friday evenings throughout the 2011 race season. For more information about racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.ponderosaspeedway.net or phone the Sullivan family at (606) 669-4009 or (606) 365-0402. Partons can phone the track at (859) 854-6808 on raceday.

Ponderosa Speedway’s 12th Annual Hugh “Junebug” Rowland Memorial June 24
 
Junction City, KY- June 19, 2011- Ponderosa Speedway track promoters Donnie Sullivan and family return to action after a five week layoff with the running of the 12th Annual Hugh “Junebug” Rowland Memorial presented by Wayne Bowen Racing Supply and Bob Allen Motor Mall this Friday June 24 with the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models racing for $2,500 to win, along with the Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service Modifieds racing for $600 to win and the D&D Pallet Recyclers Sportsman racing for $300 to win.                 
 
The June 24 racing program will be highlighted by the 12th Annual Hugh “Junebug” Rowland Memorial presented by Wayne Bowen Racing Supply and Bob Allen Motor Mall for the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, paying $2,500 to win and $200 to start the 40 lap A-Main event.  Also in competition at “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring” on Friday June 24 will be the Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service Modifieds, racing for $600 to win in a 20 lap A-Main event and the D&D Pallet Recyclers Sportsman, racing for $300 to win in a 15 lap A-Main event.  All three divisions will time trial, run heats, consies (if necessary), and features, with the Super Late Models getting two laps, while the Modifieds and Sportsman will receive one lap.  Race fans can bring along their portable radio and headsets and listen to all the action as it is called on the track’s radio frequency of 105.9.  In the case of inclement weather, the event has a raindate of July 1.
 
For this event, the Super Late Model division will have a $50 entry fee, with no entry fee for the Modifieds and Sportsman.  The tire rule for the Super Late Model division will be open on the front with the rear tire rule being Hoosier and American Racer tires that durometer 58 prior to competition.
 
The payoff for the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Model Hugh “Junebug” Rowland Memorial event is as follows:  1st- $2,500, 2nd- $1,500, 3rd- $1,000, 4th- $750, 5th- $600, 6th- $500, 7th- $450, 8th- $400, 9th- $350, 10th- $325, 11th- $300, 12th- $275, 13th- $250, 14th- $225, 15th-18th- $200 to start (all drivers not transferring into the A-Main event will receive $50 tow money). The payoff for the Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service Modified division will be as follows:  1st- $600, 2nd- $300, 3rd- $200, 4th- $150, 5th- $125, 6th- $100, 7th- $90, 8th- $80, 9th- $75, 10th- $70, 11th- $65, 12th-18th- $60 to start.  The payoff for the D&D Pallet Recyclers Sportsman will be as follows:  1st- $300, 2nd- $150, 3rd- $100, 4th- $85, 5th- $75, 6th- $65, 7th- $60, 8th- $55, 9th- $50, 10th- $45, 11th-18th- $40 to start.  All purse money is guaranteed by Wayne Bowen Racing Supply. 
 
Activities for the June 24 Hugh “Junebug” Rowland presented by Wayne Bowen Racing Supply and Bob Allen Motor Mall will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m. and general admission area open at 5:00 p.m.  The drivers meeting will be at 7:00 p.m., followed by practice for all divisions at 7:15 p.m.  Time trials will begin at 7:45 p.m., with green flag racing action set to begin at 8:30 p.m.  Ticket prices for the June 24 event in the general admission area will be $20 for adults, with children ages 12 and under free.  A pit pass will be $35.
 
Also of note, ten lucky race fans will receive $10 Reno’s of Danville gift cards and five lucky race fans will receive a Valvoline Instant Oil Change of Danville gift certificate.
 
The “Junebug” was first contested at Ponderosa Speedway back in 1999 and Don O’Neal of Martinsville, IN would win the event.  Jay Mobley of Harrodsburg, KY would take the race win in 2000, while Dustin Neat of Dunnville, KY would score the race win in 2001.  The event was not held in 2002, while Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN would take back-to-back wins in the race in 2003 and 2004.  Bryan Barber of Greensburg, KY would score the win in 2005, while Joey Daniel of Liberty, KY would win the 2006 race in a rare Saturday night event at “The Pond”.  Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY would win the 2007 race, with Victor Lee of Danville, KY taking back-to-back wins in the 2008 and 2009 event.  Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN is the only three-time winner of the race after winning latest “Junebug” race in 2010.
 
Ponderosa Speedway last raced on May 13 and feature event winners included Victor Lee of Danville, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, J.T. Ayers of New Haven, KY in Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service Modifieds, Dennis Cross of Wilmore, KY in D&D Pallet Recyclers Sportsman, and Austin Taylor of Harrodsburg, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Open Four Cylinders.
 
Ponderosa Speedway is located at 365 Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, outside of Junction City, KY, just minutes from Danville, KY.  Donnie Sullivan and family are the track promoters and will present dirt track sports entertainment on Friday evenings throughout the 2011 race season.  For more information about racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.ponderosaspeedway.net or phone the Sullivan family at (606) 669-4009 or (606) 365-0402.  Partons can phone the track at (859) 854-6808 on raceday.

Ponderosa Speedway’s Pete Abell Memorial Cancelled Due To Waterline Break
 
Junction City, KY- May 19, 2011- Ponderosa Speedway track promoter Donnie Sullivan and family have to announce the cancellation of the 16th Annual Pete Abell Memorial that was scheduled for Friday May 20 due to a break in a waterline.
 
According to Mr. Sullivan, a main waterline at the track was discovered broken earlier in the day on Thursday and has flooded a portion of the frontchute with water, making it impossible to ready the racing surface for race action for the scheduled May 20 event. Mr. Sullivan and family apologize for any inconvenience caused to racers and fans alike.
 
Ponderosa Speedway will now take a break from race action until Friday June 24 when the 12th Annual Hugh “Junebug” Rowland Memorial event is scheduled to take place, paying $2,500 to win and $200 to start for Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models. In the meantime, Sullivan and family are going to undertake some renovations to the race facility, with things such as fresh paint for the retaining walls and framework of the bleachers and also new paint on the concessions building.
 
Ponderosa Speedway is located at 365 Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, outside of Junction City, KY, just minutes from Danville, KY. Donnie Sullivan and family are the track promoters and will present dirt track sports entertainment on Friday evenings throughout the 2011 race season. For more information about racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.ponderosaspeedway.net or phone the Sullivan family at (606) 669-4009 or (606) 365-0402. Partons can phone the track at (859) 854-6808 on raceday.
 

16th Annual Pete Abell Memorial

May 20, 2011

2010 Pete Abell Memorial Winner

Justin Rattliff of Campbellsville, Kentucky

Ponderosa Speedway-“Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring!”

Quick Track Facts

Name:  Ponderosa Speedway

Location:  Junction City, Kentucky

Promoter/Owner:  Donnie, Angie, and Donnie, Jr. Sullivan

Nickname:  “The Pond”

Motto:  “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring-Where The Action Is Always The Attraction”

Website:  www.ponderosaspeedway.net

Seating Capacity:  2,500

Tower Area Includes:  Race Control, Press Box, and Public Address Area

Racing Surface:  Clay

Lap Distance:  1,780 feet or 3/8 of a mile

First Event:  September 1972

Super Late Model Track Record: Victor Lee 12.744 (4-5-08)

Pete Abell Memorial History

1995- Darrell Lanigan, Josh Tarter, Mike Jewell, Dale Atwood, Finn Watson, David Dixon, Royce McGowan, Doug Cox, Randy Boggs, Bobby Cordier, Terry Wilson, Jeff Walls, Larry Wicker, Sammy Sturgill, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Johnny Wheeler, Timmy Yeager, Paul Feistritzer, Charlie Miller, Jr., Tim Taylor

1996- C.J. Rayburn, Paul Feistritzer, Jack Boggs, Johnny Wheeler, Mike Jewell, Steve Smith, Finn Watson, Royce McGowan, Josh Tarter, Steve Barnett, Don O’Neal, Jerry Gentry, Sammy Sturgill, Eddie Hasty, Larry Wicker, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Darrell Lanigan, Dan Sturgeon, Tom Curtsinger

1997- Darrell Lanigan, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Jim Robinson, Randy Boggs, Johnny Wheeler, Steve Casebolt, Jr., Mike Jewell, Timmy Yeager, Delane Browning, Dustin Neat, Daryl Rucker, Jeff Johnson, Josh Tarter, Eddie Hasty, Larry Wicker, Win Smith, Frankie Coomer, Jeff Walls, Tim Tungate, Finn Watson

1998- Don O’Neal, Darrell Lanigan, Mike Jewell, Troy Green, Terry English, Timmy Yeager, Steve Barnett, Audie McWilliams, Delane Browning, Marty O’Neal, Larry Wicker, Dan Sturgeon, Matt Boknecht, Brad Neat, Paul Davis, Mike Hawley, Jesse Lay, Jeff Walls, C.J. Rayburn, Bobby Carrier, Jr.

1999- Scott James, Darrell Lanigan, Mike Jewell, Steve Barnett, Audie McWilliams, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Mike Hawley, Ernie Barrow, Joey Daniel, Delane Browning, John Tyler, Brad Neat, Johnny Wheeler, Shawn Negangard, Dustin Neat, Brian Asbury, Richard Smith, Dion Deason, Terry Eaglin, Doug Ault

2000- Timmy Yeager (full feature rundown not available)

2001- Mike Jewell (full feature rundown not available)

2002- Event Not Held

2003- Johnny Wheeler, Mike Marlar, Whitney McQueary, Aaron Hatton, Darrell Lanigan, Timmy Yeager, Victor Lee, Michael Chilton, Jesse Lay, Ed Behn, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Dustin Neat, Mike Jewell, Brad Neat, Steve Cornelius, Jason Setser, Scott James, Joey Daniel, John Blankenship, Billy Jones, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Tyrel Todd

2004- Event Rained Out

2005- Steve Hillard, Dustin Neat, Brad Neat, Victor Lee, Mike Jewell, Bryan Barber, Steve Barnett, John Gill, Tony Stewart, Aaron Hatton, Tyrel Todd, Johnny Wheeler, Michael Chilton, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Benji Lee, Chris Combs, Gary Yeager, Mike Mataragas, Jarryd Holshouser, Timmy Yeager, Michael England, Tim Tungate

2006- Chris Combs, Mike Marlar, Mike Jewell, Tim Tungate, Timmy Yeager, Jeff Watson, Brad Neat, Jordan Bland, Ben Adkins, Doug Smith, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Kirby Damery, Anthony Adams, Anthony Ferguson, Donald Rayborn, Justin Rattliff, Richard Smith, Arnie Fields, Dustin Neat, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Chase McWhorter, Victor Lee

2007- Aaron Hatton, Jerry Rice, David Webb, Chris Combs, Victor Lee, Dustin Neat, Mike Jewell, Jason Keltner, Jesse Lay, Tommy Carlton, Donald Rayborn, Doug Smith, Jerry Rutherford, Tyrel Todd, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Johnny Wheeler, Michael Chilton, Whitney McQueary, Tim Tungate, Jackie Boggs, Bryan Barber, Buzz Williams

2008- Victor Lee, Mike Marlar, Dustin Linville, Jason Keltner, Chris Combs, Tim Tungate, Michael Chilton, Tyrel Todd, Michael England, Jeff Watson, Eric Wells, Royce McGowan, Larry Gray, Zach Carney, Arnie Fields, Ricky Arms, Doug Smith, Jesse Lay, April Farmer, Duke Whiseant, David Webb, Johnny Wheeler, Jake Henry (DNS-Aaron Hatton)

2009- Mike Marlar, David Webb, Eddie Carrier, Jr., Mike Jewell, Justin Rattliff, Jason Keltner, Whitney McQueary, Michael Chilton, Victor Lee, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Larry Gray, Jr., Aaron Hatton, Jamie Ferguson, Brandon Fouts, Tyrel Todd, Johnny Wheeler, Buzz Williams, D.J. Wells, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Dustin Neat, Eric Wells, Jason Hinkle, Jimmy Crabtree (DQ)

2010- Justin Rattliff. Dustin Linville, Eddie Carrier, Jr., Mike Marlar, David Webb, Michael Chilton, Dustin Neat, Greg Johnson, Jeff Watson, Todd Coffman, Tim Tungate, Aaron Ridley, Mike Weeks, Ross White, Wesley Brummett, Mike Strunk, Ray Jarnigan, Brandon Hardgrove, D.J. Wells, Mark Walters, Skylar Marlar, Kenny Cobble

Pete Abell Memorial Fast Facts and Tidbits

-The Pete Abell Memorial first appeared on the Ponderosa Speedway in 1995 as a tribute to longtime Central Kentucky racer Pete Abell, who lost his life in an automobile accident on a Friday evening on his way home after racing earlier that evening at Ponderosa Speedway and Darrell Lanigan of Union, KY would be the winner of the inaugural running of the Pete Abell Memorial by taking the checkered flag first ahead of Josh Tarter, Mike Jewell, Dale Atwood, and Finn Watson.

-In 1996, legendary chassis builder Carl Jerome (C.J.) Rayburn of Whiteland, IN would put his name on the winner’s check of the 2^nd Annual Pete Abell Memorial.  The win for Rayburn would be even sweeter as it came at the track just about 30 miles from Rayburn spent his childhood in Middleburg, KY.

-Darrell Lanigan would repeat in the 3^rd Annual Pete Abell Memorial event in 1997 as he would outdistance Bobby Carrier, Jr., Jim Robinson, Randy Boggs, and Johnny Wheeler to the checkered flag.  Lanigan remains the only repeat winner of the Pete Abell Memorial event in its 10 year history.

-The 1998 Pete Abell Memorial event would see “The Real Deal” Don O’Neal of Martinsville, IN grab the Pete Abell Memorial checkered flag ahead of two-time previous winner Darrell Lanigan, with Mike Jewell, Troy Green, and Terry English completing the top five. 

-The Northern All Stars Late Model Series would sanction the 1999 Pete Abell and “The Silver Shark” Scott James of Lawrenceburg, IN would claim the first of a NALMS weekend sweep by claiming the 5^th Pete Abell Memorial win.  Darrell Lanigan would again turn in a runner-up performance for the second consecutive year, while Mike Jewell, Steve Barnett, and Audie McWilliams rounded out the top five.

-“The Chosen One” Timmy Yeager of Harrodsburg, KY would drive the Danny and Diane Preston owned Double D Motorsports Rayburn Race Cars entry to an extremely popular win in the 6^th Pete Abell Memorial win in 2000, with Jeff Gullett turning the wrenches on the winning mount.

-The “Scottsburg Express” Mike Jewell of Scottsburg, IN would claim the 7^th Annual Pete Abell Memorial in 2001 in his MasterSbilt Race Cars entry in an event that would also prove to be a popular victory with the race fans in attendance that evening.

-The Pete Abell Memorial event would not be held in 2002 as then track promoter James King closed the gates at “The Pond” about midway through the 2002 season.

Pete Abell Memorial Fast Facts and Tidbits (continued)…

-The event returned to the Ponderosa Speedway schedule in 2003 with the O’Reilly STARS Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series sanctioning the race and Johnny Wheeler of Campbellsville, KY would continue a 2003 hotstreak at “The Pond” as “The Wheel Man” scored the race win ahead of Mike Marlar, Whitney McQueary, Aaron Hatton, and Darrell Lanigan.

-The 2004 Pete Abell Memorial race was rained out and not rescheduled.

-The Northern All Stars Late Model Racing Series returned to the Ponderosa Speedway in 2005 for the 10^th Annual Pete Abell Memorial that saw the “Sadorus Sensation” Steve Hillard of Sadorus, Illinois claim the $3,500 payday ahead of the brother tandem of Dustin Neat and Brad Neat, who were followed to the checkered flag by Victor Lee and Mike Jewell.  On a side note, 2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series champion Tony Stewart of Columbus, IN would compete in the event on an off weekend from Nextel Cup competition and score a 9^th place finish in the race.

-Chris Combs of Isom, KY would etch his name in the record books as the 2006 Pete Abell Memorial winner in the Northern All Stars Late Model Series sanctioned event that saw Combs outrun Mike Marlar, Mike Jewell, Tim Tungate, and Timmy Yeager to the checkered flag for a $3,500 payday.

-Aaron Hatton of Mount Sterling, KY would continue his 2007 hot streak at “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring” by visiting victory lane in the 2007 Pete Abell Memorial race.  Finishing second through fifth behind the eventual 2007 Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Model track champion would be Jerry Rice, David Webb, Chris Combs, and Victor Lee.

-Victor Lee of Stanford, KY would keep his roll of O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series victories at Ponderosa Speedway in check as the “Lincoln Leadfoot” would follow up his “Junebug” win with a win in the Pete Abell Memorial after lapping up to the 11^th place finisher in just 40 laps.  The remainder of the top five finishers were Mike Marlar, Dustin Linville, Jason Keltner, and Chris Combs.

-Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN would etch his name in the record books as the 2009 Pete Abell Memorial winner and become a first time winner of this event.  Marlar’s victory would come in a hotly contested affair over David Webb, Eddie Carrier, Jr., Mike Jewell, and Justin Rattliff.

-The Volunteer Racing Series would sanction the 2010 version of the Pete Abell Memorial and would produce another new winner of the event as Justin Rattliff of Campbellsville, KY would grab the race lead from Dustin Linville on lap 28 of the 40 affair to score the win and $3,000 prize money.  Linville would take runner-up honors, followed by Eddie Carrier, Jr., Mike Marlar, and 14^th place starter David Webb.

-The 2011 version of the Pete Abell Memorial event will go off as an unsanctioned event for the track’s Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Model division, with $2,000 to win and $200 to start up for grabs in the 40 lap main event.  The track’s Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service Modifed division will be the only other division in action for this event, racing for $500 to win.

Ponderosa Speedway Has 16th Annual Pete Abell Memorial $2,000 to win May 20
 
Junction City, KY- May 8, 2011- Ponderosa Speedway track promoters Donnie Sullivan and family will present the 16th Annual Pete Abell Memorial presented by Bennett’s Car Care and Performance this Friday evening May 20. The event will feature the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models in a $2,000 to win event. Also in action will be the Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service Modifieds, racing for $500 to win.
 
The May 20 racing program will be highlighted by the 16th Annual Pete Abell Memorial presented by Bennett’s Car Care and Performance for the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, paying $2,000 to win and $200 to start the 40 lap A-Main event. Also in competition at “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring” on Friday May 20 will be the Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service Modifieds, racing for $500 to win in a 25 lap A-Main event. Any Pro Late Models that want to come and race will be welcome and can race with the Super Late Models, while the D&D Pallet Recyclers Sportsman, Simple Sign and Decal Street Stocks, and SkyTower Power Race Engines Open Four Cylinders will not be in competition at this event, but racers in those divisions are welcome to bring their cars and get practice laps if they would like, with those drivers admitted free to practice their cars. Both the Super Late Model and Modified divisions will time trial, with both divisions receiving two laps of qualifying. Race fans can bring along their portable radio and headsets and listen to all the action as it is called on the track’s radio frequency of 105.9. Also, there will be spectator drag races after the conclusion of the race program if time permits.
 
For the Pete Abell Memorial event, the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Model division will have a $50 entry fee, while the Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service Modified division will have no entry fee. The payoff for the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Model Pete Abell Memorial event is as follows: 1st- $2,000, 2nd- $1,000, 3rd- $750, 4th- $500, 5th- $400, 6th- $300, 7th- $275, 8th- $250, 9th- $225, 10th on back- $200 to start (all drivers not transferring into the A-Main event will receive $50 tow money). The Quick Six Dash will return for the Super Late Model division and pay $100 to winner, with those six racers locked into the A-Main, starting the way they finish the dash. The payoff for the Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service Modified division will be as follows: 1st- $500, 2nd- $300, 3rd- $200, 4th- $150, 5th- $125, 6th- $100, 7th- $90, 8th- $80, 9th- $75, 10th- $70, 11th on back- $65 to start (all drivers not transferring into the A-Main will receive $25 tow money). The Modifieds will also have a Quick Six Dash that will pay $50 to win, with those six racers locked into the A-Main and starting the way they finish the dash.
 
The May 20 event will also be another fundraiser for Trell Whitis, the young son of track Sportsman racer Logan Whitis of Hustonville, KY to help raise some more money to help defray medical cost for treatment of young Trell’s rare medical condition.
 
Activities for the May 20 Pete Abell Memorial presented by Bennett’s Car Care and Performance will see the pit area and general admission area open at 4:00 p.m. The drivers meeting will be at 7:00 p.m., followed by practice for all divisions at 7:15 p.m. Time trials will begin at 7:45 p.m., with green flag racing action set to begin at 8:30 p.m. Ticket prices for the May 20 event in the general admission area will be $15 for adults, $5 for young adults ages 11-16, and free to children ages 10 and under. A pit pass will be $35.
 
The Pete Abell Memorial debuted on the Ponderosa Speedway in 1995 and Darrell Lanigan of Union, KY would claim the inaugural event win, while legendary chassis builder C.J. Rayburn of Whiteland, IN would score the 1996 win, while Lanigan returned to victory lane in the race in 1997. Don O’Neal of Martinsville, IN would take the race victory in 1998, while Scott James of Lawrenceburg, IN would win the 1999 version of the race. Timmy Yeager of Harrodsburg, KY would visit victory lane in the 2000 version of the race, while Mike Jewell of Scottsburg, IN would lay claim to the race win in 2001. The race would not be held in 2002, but returned in 2003 and Johnny Wheeler of Campbellsville, KY would be the victor. Mother nature would win the race in 2004, while Steve Hillard of Sadorus, IL would take the checkered flag in 2005, followed by a triumph by Isom, KY native Chris Combs in 2006. Aaron Hatton of Mount Sterling, KY would hit paydirt in the 2007 race, while Victor Lee of Danville, KY took the top spot in 2008. Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN would take the 2009 event win, while Justin Rattliff of Campbellsville, KY would win the 2010 race and is the defending race champion. Lanigan has been the only repeat winner of the previous Pete Abell Memorial event.
 
Ponderosa Speedway last raced on May 13 and feature event winners included Victor Lee of Danville, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, J.T. Ayers of New Haven, KY in Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service Modifieds, Dennis Cross of Wilmore, KY in D&D Pallet Recyclers Sportsman, and Austin Taylor of Harrodsburg, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Open Four Cylinders.
 
Ponderosa Speedway is located at 365 Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, outside of Junction City, KY, just minutes from Danville, KY. Donnie Sullivan and family are the track promoters and will present dirt track sports entertainment on Friday evenings throughout the 2011 race season. For more information about racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.ponderosaspeedway.net or phone the Sullivan family at (606) 669-4009 or (606) 365-0402. Partons can phone the track at (859) 854-6808 on raceday.

Ponderosa Speedway Top Ten Track Points after May 13, 2011
 
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models
1. Victor Lee (Danville, KY)- 163
2. Michael Chilton (Salvisa, KY)- 156
3. John Mulligan (Walton, KY)- 138
4. Dustin Linville (Lancaster, KY)- 104
5. Joey Daniel (Liberty, KY)- 102
6. Jason Hinkly (Danville, KY)- 100
7. Gary Yeager (Harrodsburg, KY)- 89
8. Wesley Brummett (Harrodsburg, KY)- 88
9. David Webb (Nicholasville, KY)- 70
10. Dustin Neat (Dunnville, KY)- 60
 
Bob Allen Motor Mall Pro Late Models
1. Todd Coffman (Junction City, KY)- 118
2. P.J. Feistritzer (Danville, KY)- 115
3. Timmy Yeager (Harrodsburg, KY)- 109
4. Jake Henry (Junction City, KY)- 103
5. Cale Strife (Berea, KY)- 93
6. Danny Hatcher (Campbellsville, KY)- 58
7. Jeff Rawlings (Harrodsburg, KY)- 53
8. Kevin Colston (Frankfort, KY)- 31
9. SammyBrown (Nicholasville, KY)- 24
10. Johnny Lee (Dry Ridge, KY)- 23
 
Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service Modifieds
1. Bartley Grant (Berea, KY)- 87
2. Michael England (Glasgow, KY)- 60
3. Scotty Kincaid (Rising Sun, IN)- 57
4. Don Adams (London, KY)- 57
5. Doug Cosby (Danville, KY)- 37
6. J.T. Ayers (New Haven, KY)- 35
7. Benji Lee (Loretto, KY)- 33
8. Dion Benningfield (Lebanon, KY)- 31
9. Tyler Jones (Amelia, OH)- 31
10. Cy Cundiff (Georgetown, KY)- 31
 
D&D Pallet Recyclers Sportsman
1. Rusty Hulett (Lancaster, KY)- 64
2. Logan Whitis (Hustonville, KY)- 35
3. John Smith (Winfield, TN)- 35
4. Dennis Cross (Wilmore, KY)- 35
5. Glenn Hounshell, Jr. (Mount Vernon, KY)- 33
6. John Cole (Berea, KY)- 31
7. Steve Rector (Versailles, KY)- 31
8. Jeremy Howard (Berea, KY)- 28
9. David Murphy (Danville, KY)- 26
10. Matt Cox (Berea, KY)- 6
 
Simple Sign and Decal Street Stocks
1. Johnny King (Lancaster, KY)- 86
2. Glenn Hounshell, Sr. (Paint Lick, KY)- 63
3. Daniel Howard (Berea, KY)- 62
4. Roy Skaggs (Campbellsville, KY)- 28
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SkyTower Power Race Engines Open Four Cylinders
1. Austin Taylor (Harrodsburg, KY)- 102
2. Brandon Lucas (New Haven, KY)- 101
3. Chris West (Danville, KY)- 32
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NEXT RACE: May 20- 16th Annual Pete Abell Memorial: 40 laps, $2,000 to win/$200 to start for Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models; Full Program for Bob Allen Motor Mall Pro Late Models, Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service Modifieds, D&D Pallet Recyclers Sportsman, Simple Sign and Decal Street Stocks, and SkyTower Power Race Engines Open Four Cylinders; Pit Area and General Admission Area Opens at 4:00 p.m., Drivers Meeting at 7:00 p.m., Practice at 7:15 p.m., Super Late Model Time Trials at 7:45 p.m., Racing at 8:15 p.m.; For more information, visit www.ponderosaspeedway.net or phone (859) 854-6808 on raceday.

Lee, Ayers, Cross, and Taylor Take Wins at Ponderosa Speedway
 
Junction City, KY-May 13, 2011- Ponderosa Speedway would be in action on Friday evening and feature event winners would include Victor Lee of Danville, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models presented by Bob Allen Motor Mall, J.T. Ayers of New Haven, KY in Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service Modifieds, Dennis Cross of Wilmore, KY in D&D Pallet Recyclers Sportsman presented by Simple Sign and Decal, and Austin Taylor of Harrodsburg, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Open Four Cylinders.
 
The Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models presented by Bob Allen Motor Mall main event would be a two-man slugfest between Joey Daniel and Victor Lee, with Daniel leading the first 19 circuits of the race before Lee would finally grab the race lead exiting turn four on lap 20. Lee would pull away in the final ten laps to score the victory aboard the Jesse Puckett owned Puckett Automotive/Xtreme Style Signs and Graphics sponsored #88 C.J. Rayburn Race Car powered by a Roush-Yates Race Engine. Daniel would take second, while Todd Coffman would slip past Timmy Yeager in the late going to nab third, with John Mulligan completing the top five. In preliminary action, Lee would also be the top qualifier at 13.282 seconds among 10 entries and would also win his heat, while Daniel won the other heat.
 
In Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service Modified action, J.T. Ayers would take the race lead at the drop of the green flag and would lead all 20 laps in taking the win and the defending division track champion would drive the Don and Ginger Ayers owned Hagan Construction/After Hours Body Shop/Quick Time Turbo Systems/Buzick Construction/M&M Get-N-Go/Parkway Service Center sponsored #28 Bandit Race Car powered by a Dale Meers Race Engine to victory lane. Ohio native Tyler Jones would take second, followed by Cy Cundiff, Stacey Decker, and Doug Peak. Ayers would also win the heat.
 
The D&D Pallet Recyclers Sportsman presented by Simple Sign and Decal feature event would see Dennis Cross dominate the action and lead all 15 laps in taking the win in the seat of his unsponsored #T2 Chevy Monte Carlo machine. Rusty Hulett would finish second, followed by Johnny King in third. Cross would also win the heat.
 
The SkyTower Power Race Engines Open Four Cylinder main event would see Austin Taylor survive a one-lap restart battle with Brandon Lucas to score his third straight win in the class in his Bennett’s Car Care/Hensley Gun Store/Keith Taylor General Development/Superior Drywall sponsored #5. Lucas would finish, while Taylor would also win the heat.
 
SUMMARY-Ponderosa Speedway-Junction City, KY-May 13, 2011
 
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models presented by Bob Allen Motor Mall (10 entries)
Top Qualifier- Victor Lee 13.282
1st Heat- Victor Lee, Timmy Yeager, Michael Chilton, Jake Henry
2nd Heat- Joey Daniel, P.J. Feistritzer, John Mulligan, Jason Hinkle
Feature- Victor Lee, Joey Daniel, Todd Coffman, Timmy Yeager, John Mulligan, Jake Henry, Michael Chilton, P.J. Feistritzer, Cale Strife, Jason Hinkle
 
Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service Modifieds (7 entries)
Heat- J.T. Ayers, Bartley Grant, Cy Cundiff, Tyler Jones
Feature- J.T. Ayers, Tyler Jones, Cy Cundiff, Stacey Decker, Doug Peak, Bartley Grant (DNS- Richard Musick)
 
D&D Pallet Recyclers Sportsman presented by Simple Sign and Decal (4 entries)
Heat- Dennis Cross, Johnny King, Rusty Hulett
Feature- Dennis Cross, Rusty Hulett, Johnny King (DNS- Steve Rector)
 
SkyTower Power Race Engines Open Four Cylinders (2 entries)
Heat- Austin Taylor, Brandon Lucas
Feature- Austin Taylor, Brandon Lucas

Pete Abell and “Junebug” Memorial Events at Ponderosa to Have Increased Purses

Junction City, KY-May 11, 2011- Ponderosa Speedway track promoter Donnie Sullivan and his family are pleased to announce increased purse money for a pair of upcoming Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Model special events.

On Friday May 20, Ponderosa Speedway will present the 16^th Annual Pete Abell Memorial event and the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models will race for $2,000 to win and $200 to start on that evening, along with a full program of racing competition for all other divisions.  Justin Rattliff of Campbellsville, KY in the defending champion of the Pete Abell Memorial event.

On Friday June 24, Ponderosa Speedway will present the 12^th Annual Hugh “Junebug” Rowland Memorial event and the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models will race for $2,500 to win and $200 to start at that event, along with a full program of racing action for all other divisions.  Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN is defending race winner of the “Junebug” event. 

Other bigger Super Late Model events at Ponderosa Speedway scheduled for later in the year, including the John Bradshaw Memorial, Friday Night Rumble, and Fall Classic, will all sport increased purses as well, with each one set to be a bit more than the previous event earlier in the year.

Ponderosa Speedway is located at 365 Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, outside of Junction City, KY, just minutes from Danville, KY.  The Sullivan family will the track promoters and will present dirt track sports entertainment on Friday evenings throughout the 2011 race season.  For more information about all 2011 racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.ponderosaspeedway.net or phone the Sullivan family at (606) 669-4009 or (606) 365-0402.  Partons can phone the track at (859) 854-6808 on raceday.

Ponderosa Speedway Has Bronco Buster 40 for Pro Late Models May 13
 
Junction City, KY- May 8, 2011- Ponderosa Speedway track promoters Donnie Sullivan and family are again set to present yet another exciting evening of dirt track racing as the Bronco Buster 40 presented by Hensley Ag Center will take place on Friday evening May 13. The race will be for the Bob Allen Motor Mall Pro Late Model division and will pay $1,000 to win.
 
The May 13 racing program will be highlight the Bob Allen Motor Mall Pro Late Model division in the Bronco Buster 40 presented by Hensley Ag Center in a 40 lap, $1,000 to win event. Also in competition at “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring” on Friday May 13 will be the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models racing for $1,000 to win, Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service Modifieds racing for $600 to win, D&D Pallet Recyclers Sportsman racing for $300 to win, Simple Sign and Decal Street Stocks racing for $150 to win, and SkyTower Power Race Engines Open Four Cylinders racing for $75 to win. The Super Late Model and Pro Late Model division will be the only class to time trial, as all other divisions will pill draw for heat race starting positions. Race fans can bring along their portable radio and headsets and listen to all the action as it is called on the track’s 105.9 radio frequency.
 
Activities for the May 13 Bronco Buster 40 event will see the pit area and general admission area open at 4:00 p.m. Also of note, sign in to the pit area will return to the back pit gate as it has been in years past. The drivers meeting will be at 7:00 p.m., followed by practice for all divisions at 7:15 p.m. Super Late Model time trials will begin at 7:45 p.m., with green flag racing action set to begin at 8:15 p.m. Ticket prices for the April 29 event in the general admission area will be $10 for adults, $5 for young adults ages 11-16, and free to children ages 10 and under. A pit pass will be $25.
 
Ponderosa Speedway last raced on May 6 and feature event winners included Dustin Neat of Dunnville, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, P.J. Feistritzer of Danville, KY in Bob Allen Motor Mall Pro Late Models, Benji Lee of Loretto, KY in Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service Modifieds, Logan Whitis of Hustonville, KY in D&D Pallet Recyclers Sportsman, and Austin Taylor of Harrodsburg, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Open Four Cylinders.
 
Ponderosa Speedway is located at 365 Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, outside of Junction City, KY, just minutes from Danville, KY. The Sullivan family will the track promoters and will present dirt track sports entertainment on Friday evenings throughout the 2011 race season. For more information about all 2011 racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.ponderosaspeedway.net or phone the Sullivan family at (606) 669-4009 or (606) 365-0402. Partons can phone the track at (859) 854-6808 on raceday.

Ponderosa Speedway Top Ten Track Points after May 6, 2011
 
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models
1. Michael Chilton (Salvisa, KY)- 104
2. Dustin Linville (Lancaster, KY)- 104
3. Victor Lee (Danville, KY)- 103
4. Gary Yeager (Harrodsburg, KY)- 89
5. John Mulligan (Walton, KY)- 89
6. Wesley Brummett (Harrodsburg, KY)- 88
7. David Webb (Nicholasville, KY)- 70
8. Dustin Neat (Dunnville, KY)- 60
9. Justin Rattliff (Campbellsville, KY)- 58
10. Jason Hinkle (Danville, KY)- 54
 
Bob Allen Motor Mall Pro Late Models
1. P.J. Feistritzer (Danville, KY)- 65
2. Todd Coffman (Junction City, KY)- 64
3. Timmy Yeager (Harrodsburg, KY)- 58
4. Danny Hatcher (Campbellsville, KY)- 58
5. Jake Henry (Junction City, KY)- 56
6. Jeff Rawlings (Harrodsburg, KY)- 53
7. Cale Strife (Berea, KY)- 50
8. Kevin Colston (Frankfort, KY)- 31
9. SammyBrown (Nicholasville, KY)- 24
10. Johnny Lee (Dry Ridge, KY)- 23
 
Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service Modifieds
1. Michael England (Glasgow, KY)- 60
2. Bartley Grant (Berea, KY)- 58
3. Scotty Kincaid (Rising Sun, IN)- 57
4. Don Adams (London, KY)- 57
5. Doug Cosby (Danville, KY)- 37
6. Benji Lee (Loretto, KY)- 33
7. Dion Benningfield (Lebanon, KY)- 31
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D&D Pallet Recyclers Sportsman
1. John Smith (Winfield, TN)- 35
2. Logan Whitis (Hustonville, KY)- 35
3. Glen Hounshell, Jr. (Mount Vernon, KY)- 33
4. John Cole (Berea, KY)- 33
5. Rusty Hulett (Lancaster, KY)- 32
6. Jeremy Howard (Berea, KY)- 28
7. David Murphy (Danville, KY)- 26
8. Steve Rector (Versailles, KY)- 26
9. Matt Cox (Berea, KY)- 6
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Simple Sign and Decal Street Stocks
1. Glen Hounshell, Sr. (Paint Lick, KY)- 63
2. Daniel Howard (Berea, KY)- 62
3. Johnny King (Lancaster, KY)- 54
4. Roy Skaggs (Campbellsville, KY)- 28
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SkyTower Power Race Engines Open Four Cylinders
1. Brandon Lucas (New Haven, KY)- 68
2. Austin Taylor (Harrodsburg, KY)- 67
3. Chris West (Danville, KY)- 32
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NEXT RACE: May 13- Bronco Buster 40 presented by Hensley Ag Center: 40 laps, $1,000 to win for Bob Allen Motor Mall Pro Late Models; Full Program for Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service Modifieds, D&D Pallet Recyclers Sportsman, Simple Sign and Decal Street Stocks, and SkyTower Power Race Engines Open Four Cylinders; Pit Area and General Admission Area Opens at 4:00 p.m., Drivers Meeting at 7:00 p.m., Practice at 7:15 p.m., Super Late Model Time Trials at 7:45 p.m., Racing at 8:15 p.m.; Ticket Prices for May 13 (in General Admission Area) will be $10 for Adults, $5 for Young Adults ages 11-16, and Free to children ages 10 and under; Pit Pass-$25; For more information, www.ponderosaspeedway.net or phone (859) 854-6808 on raceday.

“The Dustbuster” Wins Chris Estes/Brad Pena Memorial at Ponderosa Speedway
 
Junction City, KY-May 6, 2011- Ponderosa Speedway would present the 4th Annual Chris Estes/Brad Pena Memorial on Friday evening and Dustin Neat of Dunnville, KY would become the fourth different winner of this event and pick up the $1,500 payday. Other feature event winners included P.J. Feistritzer of Danville, KY in Bob Allen Motor Mall Pro Late Models, Benji Lee of Loretto, KY in Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service Modifieds, Logan Whitis of Hustonville, KY in D&D Pallet Recyclers Sportsman presented by Simple Sign and Decal, and Austin Taylor of Harrodsburg, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Open Four Cylinders.
 
Dustin Linville would take the initial race lead in the Chris Estes/Brad Pena Memorial event for the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, but after three early caution periods, Dustin Neat would roll up from his third starting position and grab the lead for good on lap 5 and survive four more caution periods to become the fourth different winner of this event. Neat would drive to the checkered flag first in the seat of his Red Buck/Keltner Contracting/Barnett Construction/NWN Distributing/Tri-County Wood/D&R Livestock/Southern Rayz Tanning Salon/Wayne Bowen Racing Supply sponsored #25 Longhorn Chassis, Estes Race Engines powered ride. Justin Rattliff would take runner-up honors, while first time visitor Jarrod Breeding, Derek Fisher, and Bobby Wolter, Jr. would complete the top five. The remainder of the top ten would be John Mulligan, Stephen Breeding, Wesley Brummett, Dustin Linville, and Victor Lee. In preliminary action, Neat would be the top qualifier among 17 entries at 13.349 seconds, with heat wins falling to Neat and Linville.
 
P.J. Feistritzer would pass early race leader Danny Hatcher on lap 3 of the Bob Allen Motor Mall Pro Late Model main event and keep Hatcher at bay to pick up the 20 lap feature event checkered flag in his unsponsored #88 C.J. Rayburn Race Cars, GM604 powered unit. Hatcher would finish second, while last week’s winner Todd Coffman would start at the rear of the field and finish third. Timmy Yeager and Jake Henry would round out the top five. Henry would score the heat win.
 
Benji Lee would lead every lap of the Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service Modified main event as the former track champion would pull his A.L. Ball Moving and Storage/Thompson Heating and Air/Smart Shoppers/Springfield Auto and Farm Supply/ On Time Courier/On Time Construction/B&B Motorsports/St. Joe Garage sponsored #03 Bandit Race Cars, Dale Meers Race Engines powered machine into victory lane at the drop of the checkered flag. Bartley Grant would finish second, followed by Doug Cosby and Dion Benningfield. Grant would win the heat.
 
The D&D Pallet Recyclers Sportsman presented by Simple Sign and Decal feature event would see Logan Whitis drive to the early race lead and never be headed in picking up the feature win in the Gary Whitis owned 7 Oaks Farms/Whited’s Auto Sales/ Bennett’s Car Care/Back and Body Chiropractic/B&K Tire sponsored #12w Chevy Monte Carlo entry. John Cole would finish a close second, followed by Daniel Howard, Jeremy Howard, and Johnny King. Whitis would also win the heat.
 
The SkyTower Power Race Engines Open Four Cylinders would see Austin Taylor drive his unsponsored #5 machine to his second straight feature event victory over Brandon Lucas and Chris West. Lucas would win the heat.
 
SUMMARY-Ponderosa Speedway-Junction City, KY-May 6, 2011
 
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models (17 entries)
Top Qualifier- Dustin Neat 13.349
1st Heat- Dustin Neat, Michael Chilton, Victor Lee, Bobby Wolter, Jr.
2nd Heat- Dustin Linville, Justin Rattliff, David Webb, Gary Yeager
4th Annual Chris Estes/Brad Pena Memorial- Dustin Neat, Justin Rattliff, Jarrod Breeding, Derek Fisher, Bobby Wolter, Jr., John Mulligan, Stephen Breeding, Wesley Brummett, Dustin Linville, Victor Lee, Arnie Fields, Gary Yeager, Jason Hinkle, David Webb, Michael Chilton, Tommy Riggs, Mickey Slone
 
Bob Allen Motor Mall Pro Late Models (8 entries)
Heat- Jake Henry, P.J. Feistritzer, Danny Hatcher, Timmy Yeager
Feature- P.J. Feistritzer, Danny Hatcher, Todd Coffman, Timmy Yeager, Jake Henry, Jeff Rawlings, Cale Strife, Sammy Brown
 
Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service Modifieds (4 entries)
Heat- Bartley Grant, Benji Lee, Dion Benningfield, Doug Cosby
Feature- Benji Lee, Bartley Grant, Doug Cosby, Dion Benningfield
 
D&D Pallet Recyclers Sportsman presented by Simple Sign and Decal (10 entries)
Heat- Logan Whitis, John Cole, Steve Rector, David Murphy
Feature- Logan Whitis, John Cole, Daniel Howard, Jeremy Howard, Johnny King, Glen Hounshell, Sr., David Murphy, Steve Rector (DNS- Rusty Hulett, Matt Cox)
 
SkyTower Power Race Engines Open Four Cylinders (3 entries)
Heat- Brandon Lucas, Chris West, Austin Taylor
Feature- Austin Taylor, Brandon Lucas, Chris West

Chris Estes/Brad Pena Memorial Goes Now on Friday May 6 at Ponderosa Speedway
 
Junction City, KY- May 1, 2011- With 2011 season opener now in the distance, Ponderosa Speedway track promoters Donnie Sullivan and family will present the rescheduled 4th Annual Chris/Brad Pena Memorial this Friday evening May 6. The race will be for the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models and will pay $1,500 to win. The race was rained out back on April 22.
 
The May 6 racing program will be feature the 4th Annual Chris Estes/Brad Pena Memorial event for Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, with the main event being a 40 lap, $1,500 to win for the Super Late Models. Also in competition at “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring” on Friday May 6 will be the Bob Allen Motor Mall Pro Late Models racing for $600 to win, Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service Modifieds racing for $600 to win, D&D Pallet Recyclers Sportsman racing for $300 to win, Simple Sign and Decal Street Stocks racing for $150 to win, and SkyTower Power Race Engines Open Four Cylinders racing for $75 to win. The Super Late Model division will be the only class to time trial, as all other divisions will pill draw for heat race starting positions. Race fans can bring along their portable radio and headsets and listen to all the action as it is called on the track’s 105.9 radio frequency.
 
The Chris Estes/Brad Pena Memorial event first appeared on the Ponderosa Speedway schedule in 2008 and second generation driver Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN was the inaugural event winner. In 2009, another second generation racer in Victor Lee of Danville, KY would take top honors in the event and still another second generation driver, Eddie Carrier, Jr. of Salt Rock, WV, would lay claim to the 2010 race win and is the defending event champion.
 
This event will also be a benefit for the Logan Whitis family and part of the event’s proceeds will be donated to Logan and his wife Kellie to help offset the climbing medical cost of treatment of their youngest son’s rare medical condition. The Whitis family has been long time supporters of Ponderosa Speedway and Logan is a former competitor in both the Sportsman and Pro Late Model divisions.
 
Activities for the May 6 Chris Estes/Brad Pena Memorial event will see the pit area and general admission area open at 4:00 p.m. Also of note, sign in to the pit area will return to the back pit gate as it has been in years past. The drivers meeting will be at 7:00 p.m., followed by practice for all divisions at 7:15 p.m. Super Late Model time trials will begin at 7:45 p.m., with green flag racing action set to begin at 8:15 p.m. Ticket prices for the April 29 event in the general admission area will be $10 for adults, $5 for young adults ages 11-16, and free to children ages 10 and under. A pit pass will be $25.
 
Ponderosa Speedway last raced on April 29 and feature event winners included Michael Chilton of Salvisa, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Todd Coffman of Junction City, KY in Bob Allen Motor Mall Pro Late Models, Michael England of Glasgow, KY in Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service Modifieds, John Smith of Winfield, TN in D&D Pallet Recyclers Sportsman, and Austin Taylor of Harrodsburg, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Open Four Cylinders.
 
Ponderosa Speedway is located at 365 Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, outside of Junction City, KY, just minutes from Danville, KY. The Sullivan family will the track promoters and will present dirt track sports entertainment on Friday evenings throughout the 2011 race season. For more information about all 2011 racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.ponderosaspeedway.net or phone the Sullivan family at (606) 669-4009 or (606) 365-0402. Partons can phone the track at (859) 854-6808 on raceday.

Ponderosa Speedway Top Ten Track Points after April 29, 2011
 
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models
1. Michael Chilton (Salvisa, KY)- 60
2. Victor Lee (Danville, KY)- 58
3. Dustin Linville (Lancaster, KY)- 55
4. Tim Rivers (Salem, IN)- 51
5. Chad Stapleton (Edinburgh, IN)- 50
6. Gary Yeager (Harrodsburg, KY)- 49
7. Joey Daniel (Liberty, KY)- 44
8. John Mulligan (Walton, KY)- 44
9. Wesley Brummett (Harrodsburg, KY)- 42
10. Bobby Carrier, Jr. (Harrodsburg, KY)- 41
 
Bob Allen Motor Mall Pro Late Models
1. Todd Coffman (Junction City, KY)- 35
2. Kevin Colston (Frankfort, KY)- 31
3. P.J. Feistritzer (Danville, KY)- 31
4. Timmy Yeager (Harrodsburg, KY)- 29
5. Jeff Rawlings (Harrodsburg, KY)- 27
6. Danny Hatcher (Campbellsville, KY)- 26
7. Cale Strife (Berea, KY)- 26
8. Jake Henry (Junction City, KY)- 25
9. Johnny Lee (Dry Ridge, KY)- 25
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Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service Modifieds
1. Michael England (Glasgow, KY)- 60
2. Don Adams (London, KY)- 57
3. Scotty Kincaid (Rising Sun, IN)- 57
4. Bartley Grant (Berea, KY)- 27
5. Doug Cosby (Danville, KY)- 5
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D&D Pallet Recyclers Sportsman
1. John Smith (Winfield, TN)- 35
2. Glen Hounshell, Jr. (Mount Vernon, KY)- 33
3. Glen Hounshell, Sr. (Paint Lick, KY)- 30
4. Daniel Howard (Berea, KY)- 29
5. Roy Skaggs (Campbellsville, KY)- 28
6. Rusty Hulett (Lancaster, KY)- 26
7. Johnny King (Lancaster, KY)- 25
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SkyTower Power Race Engines Open Four Cylinders
1. Austin Taylor (Harrodsburg, KY)- 34
2. Brandon Lucas (New Haven, KY)- 34
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NEXT RACE: May 6- 4th Annual Chris Estes/Brad Pena Memorial: 40 laps, $1,500 to win for Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models; Full Program for Bob Allen Motor Mall Pro Late Models, Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service Modifieds, D&D Pallet Recyclers Sportsman, Simple Sign and Decal Street Stocks, and SkyTower Power Race Engines Open Four Cylinders; Pit Area and General Admission Area Opens at 4:00 p.m., Drivers Meeting at 7:00 p.m., Practice at 7:15 p.m., Super Late Model Time Trials at 7:45 p.m., Racing at 8:15 p.m.; Ticket Prices for May 6 (in General Admission Area) will be $10 for Adults, $5 for Young Adults ages 11-16, and Free to children ages 10 and under; Pit Pass-$25; Website- www.ponderosaspeedway.net

Chilton, England, Coffman, Smith, and Taylor Winners at Ponderosa Speedway
 
Junction City, KY-April 29, 2011- Ponderosa Speedway would finally gets its 2011 season opener in the books Friday evening and feature event winners for the evening would be Michael Chilton of Salvisa, KY in Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Michael England of Glasgow, KY in Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service Modifieds, Todd Coffman of Junction City, KY in Bob Allen Motor Mall Pro Late Models, John Smith of Winfield, TN in D&D Pallet Recyclers Sportsman presented by Simple Sign and Decal, and Austin Taylor of Harrodsburg, KY in SkyTower Power Race Engines Open Four Cylinders.
 
Michael Chilton would grab the lead at the start of the 30 lap Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Model main event and lap up to the fifth place machine in an event that would go caution free. Chilton’s win came aboard his Chilton’s Lawn Maintenance/ Central Painting/Blue Moon Farms/Harrod Farms/American Racer Tires sponsored #97 C.J. Rayburn Race Car. Victor Lee would finish second, while Dustin Linville would garner third place honors. The remainder of the top five would be Joey Daniel and Chad Stapleton. Completing the top ten were Tim Rivers, Gary Yeager, Wesley Brummett, John Mulligan, and Tommy Carlton. Chilton would be top qualifier among 15 entries at 13.169 seconds, while heat race wins fell to Chilton and Linville.
 
It would be the Open Wheel Roundup for the Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service Modified division and Michael England would lead all 25 laps of the event to score the victory. England claimed the win aboard the Team WompusCat owned Horton Racing/Williams and Tucker Auto Parts/Waterhead Motorsports/Kentucky Cycle Salvage/D&D Dairy/Davis Machine Shop/Bassett Wheels/Wiles Driveshafts/All Star Performance/Bilstein Shocks sponsored #10.5 Lightning Chassis, Pro Power Race Engines mount. Don Adams, Scotty Kincaid, and Bartley Grant would complete the running order. England was also top qualifier among 5 entries at 14.664 seconds and would also win the heat.
 
The Bob Allen Motor Mall Pro Late Model main event would see Todd Coffman lead all 25 circuits to take the feature event checkered flag. The win for Coffman came in the seat of his Coffman Photography/Cook’s Collectibles/Harrod Farms sponsored #35 C.J. Rayburn Race Cars, GM604 powered mount. P.J. Feistritzer would claim the runner-up spot, while Timmy Yeager returned to action after a two-absence to score third. Kevin Colston and Jeff Rawlings completed the top five. Nine entries would see the heat win go Coffman as well.
 
The Sportsman and Street Stock division would be combined and John Smith would dominate the 15 lap D&D Pallet Recyclers Sportsman presented by Simple Sign and Decal feature event behind the wheel of his West Haven Auto Parts/Roe Racing Engines/Mom sponsored #23. Glen Hounshell, Jr. would finish second, followed by Daniel Howard, Glen Hounshell, Sr., and Roy Skaggs. Seven entries would see Smith also win the heat.
 
The 10 lap SkyTower Power Race Engines Open Four Cylinder main event would see Austin Taylor grab the lead from Brandon Lucas coming to the white flag to pick up his first career feature event checkered flag in his unsponsored #5. Lucas would take a second place finish after claiming the heat race victory.
 
SUMMARY-Ponderosa Speedway-Junction City, KY-April 29, 2011
 
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models (15 entries)
Top Qualifier- Michael Chilton 13.169
1st Heat- Michael Chilton, Chad Stapleton, Tim Rivers, John Mulligan
2nd Heat- Dustin Linville, Victor Lee, Joey Daniel, Wesley Brummett
Feature- Michael Chilton, Victor Lee, Dustin Linville, Joey Daniel, Chad Stapleton, Tim Rivers, Gary Yeager, Wesley Brummett, John Mulligan, Tommy Carlton, Keaton Streeval, Jason Hinkle, Bobby Carrier, Jr. (DNS- David Webb, Chris Streeval)
 
Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service Modifieds (5 entries)
Top Qualifier- Michael England 14.664
Heat- Michael England, Scotty Kincaid, Don Adams
Feature- Michael England, Don Adams, Scotty Kincaid, Bartley Grant (DNS- Doug Cosby)
 
Bob Allen Motor Mall Pro Late Models (9 entries)
Heat- Todd Coffman, Jeremy Colston, Danny Hatcher, P.J. Feistritzer
Feature- Todd Coffman, P.J. Feistritzer, Timmy Yeager, Kevin Colston, Jeff Rawlings, Cale Strife, Jake Henry, Danny Hatcher, Johnny Lee
 
D&D Pallet Recyclers Sportsman presented by Simple Sign and Decal (7 entries)
Heat- John Smith, Glen Hounshell, Jr., Glen Hounshell, Sr., Roy Skaggs
Feature- John Smith, Glen Hounshell, Jr., Daniel Howard, Glen Hounshell, Sr., Roy Skaggs, Rusty Hulett, Johnny King
 
SkyTower Power Race Engines Open Four Cylinders (2 entries)
Heat- Brandon Lucas, Austin Taylor
Feature- Austin Taylor, Brandon Lucas

Open Wheel Roundup Presented by Ken Towery’s at Ponderosa Speedway April 29
 
Junction City, KY- April 24, 2011- With rain scoring the win in the first two attempts to get the 2011 season underway, Ponderosa Speedway track promoters Donnie Sullivan and family will try again this Friday evening April 29 to begin the new race season with the Open Wheel Roundup presented by Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service.
 
The April 29 racing program will be highlighted by the Open Wheel Roundup presented by Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service for the Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service Modifieds, with their feature event being 40 laps in distance for $750 to win. Also in action on the April 29 racing card will be the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models racing for $1,000 to win, Bob Allen Motor Mall Pro Late Models racing for $600 to win, Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service Modifieds racing for $600 to win, D&D Pallet Recyclers Sportsman racing for $300 to win, Simple Sign and Decal Street Stocks racing for $150 to win, and SkyTower Power Race Engines Open Four Cylinders racing for $75 to win. The Super Late Model and Modified divisions will be the only classes to time trial, as all other divisions will pill draw for heat race starting positions. Race fans can bring along their portable radio and headsets and listen to all the action as it is called on the track’s 105.9 radio frequency.
 
Activities for the April 29 Open Wheel Roundup presented by Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service event will see the pit area and general admission area open at 4:00 p.m. Also of note, sign in to the pit area will return to the back pit gate as it has been in years past. The drivers meeting will be at 7:00 p.m., followed by practice for all divisions at 7:15 p.m. Super Late Model time trials will begin at 7:45 p.m., with green flag racing action set to begin at 8:15 p.m. Ticket prices for the April 29 event in the general admission area will be $10 for adults, $5 for young adults ages 11-16, and free to children ages 10 and under. A pit pass will be $25.
 
Ponderosa Speedway is located at 365 Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, outside of Junction City, KY, just minutes from Danville, KY. The Sullivan family will the track promoters and will present dirt track sports entertainment on Friday evenings throughout the 2011 race season. For more information about all 2011 racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.ponderosaspeedway.net or phone the Sullivan family at (606) 669-4009 or (606) 365-0402. Partons can phone the track at (859) 854-6808 on raceday.

Ponderosa Speedway’s Chris Estes/Brad Pena Memorial Rained Out on April 22

Junction City, KY- April 22, 2011- Ponderosa Speedway was set to present the 4^th Annual Chris Estes/Brad Pena Memorial on Friday evening April 22, but Mother Nature will just not let go of the stranglehold she has on this area as rain beginning in the early morning hours on Friday and with the forecast of even heavier rains and storms during the evening on Friday have forced Ponderosa Speedway track officials to cancel the event scheduled for this evening.

The Chris Estes/Brad Pena Memorial event has been rescheduled and will take place now on Friday May 6.  The benefit for the Logan Whitis family that was also scheduled for April 22 will also now be reset for May 6 as well.

Ponderosa Speedway will try again to get its 2011 racing season underway next Friday evening April 29 with the Open Wheel Roundup presented by Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service, which will be a 40 lap event for the Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service Modifieds.  Also in action on Friday April 29 in weekly racing series action will be the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Bob Allen Motor Mall Pro Late Models, D&D Pallet Recyclers Sportsman, Simple Sign and Decal Street Stocks, and SkyTower Power Race Engines Open Four Cylinders.

Ponderosa Speedway is located at 365 Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, outside of Junction City, KY, just minutes from Danville, KY.  The Sullivan family will the track promoters and will present dirt track sports entertainment on Friday evenings throughout the 2011 race season.  For more information about all 2011 racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.ponderosaspeedway.net or phone the Sullivan family at (606) 669-4009 or (606) 365-0402.  Partons can phone the track at (859) 854-6808 on raceday.

Ponderosa Speedway Announces 2011 Track Sponsors and Supporters
 
Junction City, KY- April 18, 2011- Ponderosa Speedway track promoters Donnie Sullivan, along with his wife Angie and son Donnie, Jr., are please to announce the official list of track sponsors and supporters of Ponderosa Speedway for the 2011 racing season.
 
Bob Allen Motor Mall of Danville and Liberty is the official sponsor of the Pro Late Model division. D&D Pallet Recyclers of Stanford is the official sponsor of the Sportsman division. Good Neighbor Pharmacy of Danville is the official sponsor of the Super Late Model division. Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service of Danville is the official sponsor of the Modified division. Pizza Hut of Danville is the official pizza of Ponderosa Speedway. RockAuto.com of Madison, WI is the official ticket and armband supplier of Ponderosa Speedway. Simple Sign and Decal of Stanford is the official sponsor of the Street Stock division. SkyTower Power Race Engines of Stanford is the official sponsor of the Open Four Cylinder division. Strader Motorsports Photography of Corbin is the official track photographer of Ponderosa Speedway. Wayne Bowen Racing Supply of Burgin is the official race parts vendor for Ponderosa Speedway. WRNZ 105.1 FM and WHIR 1230 AM are the official track radio stations of Ponderosa Speedway.
 
Track sponsors and supporters from the Boyle County area include Auto Zone of Danville, Country Hearth Inn of Danville, Eastern Kentucky Recycling of Junction City, Equipment Sales and Rental of Danville, Fourth Street Deli of Danville, Hometown Tire of Danville, Lawson Tractor Sales and Service of Junction City, Mid State Recycling of Danville, Reno’s Roadhouse of Danville, Shoney’s of Danville, and WeldQuip of Danville.
 
Track sponsors and supporters from Lincoln County include Carquest Auto Parts of Stanford, Hensley Ag Center of Stanford, Lincoln County Redi Mix of Stanford, Modern HVAC of Stanford, O’Reilly Auto Parts of Stanford, Patriot Sports of Stanford,
 
Joining the list of track sponsors and supporters from Garrard County are Dix River Stone of Lancaster, Irvin Group Realtors and Auctioneers of Lancaster, Mom Blakeman’s Pulled Candy of Lancaster, Napier Brothers Clothing of Lancaster, and Whitaker Bank of Lancaster.
 
Other track sponsors and supporters include American Racer Tires, LuvRacin.com, Redi Mart in Junction City, Danville, Harrodsburg, and Lawrenceburg, and Todd Truss of Somerset.
After being rained out last week, Ponderosa Speedway will officially begin its 2011 racing season this Friday night April 22 with the running of the 4th Annual Chris Estes/ Brad Pena Memorial for Super Late Models, along with all other divisions in action.
 
Ponderosa Speedway is located at 365 Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, outside of Junction City, KY, just minutes from Danville, KY. The Sullivan family will the track promoters and will present dirt track sports entertainment on Friday evenings throughout the 2011 race season. For more information about all 2011 racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.ponderosaspeedway.net or phone the Sullivan family at (606) 669-4009 or (606) 365-0402. Partons can phone the track at (859) 854-6808 on raceday.

4th Annual Chris Estes/Brad Pena Memorial
April 22, 2011
Media/Press Information
 
2010 Chris Estes/Brad Pena Memorial Champ
Eddie Carrier, Jr. of Salt Rock, West Virginia 
Ponderosa Speedway-“Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring!”
 
Quick Track Facts
 
Name: Ponderosa Speedway
 
Location: Junction City, Kentucky
 
Promoter: Donnie, Angie, and Donnie, Jr. Sullivan
 
Nickname: “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring”
 
Motto: “Where The Action Is Always The Attraction!”
 
Website: www.ponderosaspeedway.net
 
Seating Capacity: 2,500
 
Tower Area Includes: Race Control, Press Box, and Public Address Area
 
Racing Surface: Clay 
 
Lap Distance: 1,780 feet or 3/8 of a mile
 
First Event: September 1972
 
Super Late Model Track Record: Victor Lee 12.744 (April 5, 2008)
 
 
Chris Estes/Brad Pena Memorial Finishes
 
2008- Mike Marlar, Jason Keltner, Shon Flanery, Michael Chilton, Rohn Moon, Joey Daniel, Victor Lee, Chris Wilson, Shannon Thornsberry, Duane Chamberlain, David Webb, Christian Rayburn, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Larry Gray, Arnie Fields, Dustin Neat, Jeff Shackleford, Brad Neat, Aaron Hatton, Dustin Linville, D.J. Wells, Jamie Ferguson, Jeff Watson, Bobby Carrier, Jr.
 
2009- Victor Lee, Greg Johnson, Tyrel Todd, Michael Chilton, Dustin Linville, Mike Marlar, Kevin Claycomb, Jimmy Crabtree, Eddie Carrier, Jr., Larry Gray, Duane Chamberlain, Mike Jewell, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Arnie Fields, Derek Fisher, David Webb, Jason Keltner, Justin Rattliff, Brandon Fouts, Buzz Williams, Johnny Wheeler, Frankie Coomer, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Randy Ridner 
 
2010- Eddie Carrier, Jr., Dustin Linville, Jordan Bland, Mike Marlar, Skylar, Marlar, Brad Neat, Eric Wells, Victor Lee, Dustin Neat, Chris Combs, D.J. Wells, Aaron Ridley, Justin Rattliff, Arnie Fields, Michael Chilton, David Webb, Shon Flanery, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Larry Gray, Jr., Steve Stollings, Lance Matthees, Anthony Adams, John Grega
 
 
-The Chris Estes/Brad Pena Memorial event was added to the Ponderosa Speedway schedule for the first time in 2008 as a tribute to this well respected pair of young man after they tragically lost their lives in an automobile accident in late October of 2007 on the way to the World of Outlaws series World Finals in Charlotte, NC. The pair are also remembered with the Chris Estes Memorial Engine Builder of the Year Award, won in 2008 by Vic Hill Race Engines, and with the Brad Pena Memorial Crew Chief of the Year Award, won in 2008 by Terry Linville, crew chief for Dustin Linville.
 
-Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN would make the inaugural running of the Chris Estes/Brad Pena Memorial a memorable one, especially for the Estes family, as the “Winfield Warrior” would pilot the Estes family owned C.J. Rayburn Race Cars mount to victory in less than ideal track conditions, as the event was contested on the first Saturday of April after approximately 6 inches of rain had fell in the 48 hours leading up to the event. Marlar would hold off Jason Keltner to get the win, followed by Shon Flanery, Michael Chilton, and Rohn Moon. Victor Lee would also lower the track record at this event to its current mark of 12.744 seconds on that unseasonably cool and damp evening.
 
-Victor Lee of Stanford, KY would put his name in the record books as the winner of the 2nd Chris Estes/Brad Pena Memorial event in dominant fashion as he led all 40 laps in claiming the $4,000 payday. Lee would pilot the Frank Revel Motorsports owned Kentucky’s Best, Budda Bert Transmissions Sales and Service sponsored #4 C.J. Rayburn Race Cars, Jay Dickens Race Engines powered machine. Greg Johnson would finish a distant second, followed by Tyrel Todd, Michael Chilton, and Dustin Linville. A total of 31 entries would attempt to make the 24 car starting field.
 
-The 2010 version of the Chris Estes/Brad Pena Memorial would be a classic duel between a pair of second-generation racers as Eddie Carrier, Jr. of Salt Rock, WV would outduel Bryantsville, KY native Dustin Linville to pick up the $3,000 payday. A trio of second-generation racers would complete the top five in the form of Jordan Bland of Campbellsville, KY and the brother duo of Mike and Skylar Marlar of Winfield, TN, as 9 of the 23 starters in the event were second generation drivers.
 
-A total of forty-six (46) different drivers have made the previous three Estes/Pena Memorial events. Those racers making the event for the first time in 2010 included Jordan Bland, Skylar Marlar, Eric Wells, Chris Combs, Aaron Ridley, Steve Stollings, Lance Matthees, Anthony Adams, and John Grega. 
 
-There have been eight (8) drivers that have made all three previous Chris Estes/Brad Pena Memorial events. Those drivers include Michael Chilton, Arnie Fields, Larry Gray, Jr., Victor Lee, Dustin Linville, Mike Marlar, David Webb, and Bobby Wolter, Jr. 
 
 
Chris Estes/Brad Pena Roll Call of Drivers
Anthony Adams- 1 (2010)
Jordan Bland- 1 (2010)
Michael Chilton- 3 (2008, 2009, 2010)
Duane Chamberlain- 2 (2008, 2009)
Bobby Carrier, Jr- 2 (2008, 2009)
Kevin Claycomb- 1 (2009)
Jimmy Crabtree- 1 (2009)
Eddie Carrier, Jr.- 2 (2009, 2010)
Frankie Coomer- 1 (2009)
Chris Combs- 1 (2010)
Joey Daniel- 1 (2008)
Shon Flanery- 2 (2008, 2010)
Arnie Fields- 3 (2008, 2009, 2010)
Jamie Ferguson-1 (2008)
Derek Fisher- 1 (2009)
Brandon Fouts- 1 (2009)
Larry Gray, Jr.- 3 (2008, 2009, 2010)
John Grega- 1 (2010)
Aaron Hatton- 1 (2008)
Greg Johnson- 1 (2009)
Mike Jewell- 1 (2009)
Jason Keltner- 2 (2008, 2009)
Victor Lee- 3 (2008, 2009, 2010)
Dustin Linville- 3 (2008, 2009, 2010)
Mike Marlar- 3 (2008, 2009, 2010)
Skylar Marlar- 1 (2010)
Rohn Moon- 1 (2008)
Lance Matthees- 1 (2010)
Brad Neat- 2 (2008, 2010)
Dustin Neat- 2 (2008, 2010)
Justin Rattliff- 2 (2009, 2010)
Christian Rayburn- 1 (2008)
Aaron Ridley- 1 (2010)
Randy Ridner- 1 (2009)
Jeff Shackleford- 1 (2008)
Steve Stollings- 1 (2010)
Shannon Thornsberry- 1 (2008)
Tyrel Todd- 1 (2009)
Chris Wilson- 1 (2008)
David Webb- 3 (2008, 2009, 2010)
Bobby Wolter, Jr.- 3 (2008, 2009, 2010)
D.J. Wells- 2 (2008, 2010)
Jeff Watson- 1 (2008)
Buzz Williams- 1 (2009)
Johnny Wheeler- 1 (2009)
Eric Wells- 1 (2010)

Ponderosa Speedway’s 4th Annual Chris Estes/Brad Pena Memorial Set for April 22
 
Junction City, KY- April 17, 2011- After last week’s season opener was rained out, Ponderosa Speedway track promoters Donnie Sullivan and family will present the 40th Anniversary Season Opener at Ponderosa Speedway this Friday evening April 22. The event will be the 4th Annual Chris Estes/Brad Pena Memorial for the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Model division.
 
The April 22 racing program will be the 4th Annual Chris Estes/Brad Pena Memorial for the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, as the Super Late Models will race 40 laps for $1,500 to win in their main event. Also in action on the April 22 racing card will be the Bob Allen Motor Mall Pro Late Models racing for $600 to win, Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service Modifieds racing for $600 to win, D&D Pallet Recyclers Sportsman racing for $300 to win, Simple Sign and Decal Street Stocks racing for $150 to win, and SkyTower Power Race Engines Open Four Cylinders racing for $75 to win. The Super Late Model division will be the only class to time trial, as all other divisions will pill draw for heat race starting positions. Race fans can bring along their portable radio and headsets and listen to all the action as it is called on the 105.9 radio frequency. Eddie Carrier, Jr. of Salt Rock, WV is the defending winner of this event.
 
Also, this event will be a benefit for the Logan Whitis family as proceeds from this race will go the Ponderosa Speedway competitor to help offset rising medical cost for the medical treatment of Logan and wife Kellie’s youngest son’s rare medical condition. Also, there will be a Dirt Late Model racing simulator on the grounds for the event as well to give race fans an opportunity to “test” their skills in a simulated Late Model event.
 
Activities for the April 22 4th Annual Chris Estes/Brad Pena Memorial event season opener will see the pit area and general admission area open at 4:00 p.m. Also of note, sign in to the pit area will return to the back pit gate as it has been in years past. The drivers meeting will be at 7:00 p.m., followed by practice for all divisions at 7:15 p.m. Super Late Model time trials will begin at 7:45 p.m., with green flag racing action set to begin at 8:15 p.m. Ticket prices for the April 15 event in the general admission area will be $10 for adults, $5 for young adults ages 11-17, and free to those children ages 10 and under. A pit pass will be $25.
 
Ponderosa Speedway is located at 365 Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, outside of Junction City, KY, just minutes from Danville, KY. The Sullivan family will the track promoters and will present dirt track sports entertainment on Friday evenings throughout the 2011 race season. For more information about all 2011 racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.ponderosaspeedway.net or phone the Sullivan family at (606) 669-4009 or (606) 365-0402. Partons can phone the track at (859) 854-6808 on raceday

Mother Nature Scores Spring Stampede Season Opener Win at Ponderosa Speedway

Junction City, KY- April 15, 2011- Track promoters Donnie Sullivan and family have been forced to cancel the Spring Stampede season opener due to rain showers falling in the area and more rain predicted in the area as the day moves forward.

Ponderosa Speedway and the entire staff apologizes for this inconvenience and hopes Mother Nature will cooperate and be able to get the 40^th anniversary season of dirt track racing at “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring” underway next Friday evening April 22 with the running of the 4^th Annual Chris Estes/Brad Pena Memorial that will pay $1,500 to win for Super Late Models, along with all other divisions in action.

Also, the action on April 22 will be a benefit for the Logan Whitis family to help offset the rising medical cost their family has experienced in the treatment of Logan and wife Kellie’s young son and his medical condition.

Ponderosa Speedway is located at 365 Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, outside of Junction City, KY, just minutes from Danville, KY.  The Sullivan family will the track promoters and will present dirt track sports entertainment on Friday evenings throughout the 2011 race season.  For more information about all 2011 racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.ponderosaspeedway.net or phone the Sullivan family at (606) 669-4009 or (606) 365-0402.  Partons can phone the track at (859) 854-6808 on raceday.

Ponderosa Speedway Set for Spring Stampede Season Opener April 15
 
Junction City, KY- April 10, 2011- Ponderosa Speedway track promoters Donnie Sullivan and family will present the 40th Anniversary Season Opener at Ponderosa Speedway this Friday evening April 15. The season opener will be known as the Spring Stampede.
 
After a successful test and tune last week, “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring” will have its season opening event, the Spring Stampede. All six weekly divisions will be in action, with those being the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Super Late Models, Bob Allen Motor Mall Pro Late Models, Ken Towery’s Auto Tires and Super Service Modifieds, D&D Pallet Recyclers Sportsman, Simple Sign and Decal Street Stocks, and SkyTower Power Race Engines Open Four Cylinders. The Super Late Model division will be the only class to time trial, as all other divisions will pill draw for heat race starting positions. Also, race fans can bring along their portable radio and headsets and listen to all the action as it is called on the 105.9 radio frequency.
 
Activities for the April 15 Spring Stampede season opener will see the pit area and general admission area open at 4:00 p.m. Also of note, sign in to the pit area will return to the back pit gate as it has been in years past. The drivers meeting will be at 7:00 p.m., followed by practice for all divisions at 7:15 p.m. Super Late Model time trials will begin at 7:45 p.m., with green flag racing action set to begin at 8:15 p.m. Ticket prices for the April 15 event in the general admission area will be $10 for adults, $5 for young adults ages 11-17, and free to those children ages 10 and under. A pit pass will be $25.
 
Ponderosa Speedway is located at 365 Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, outside of Junction City, KY, just minutes from Danville, KY. The Sullivan family will the track promoters and will present dirt track sports entertainment on Friday evenings throughout the 2011 race season. For more information about all 2011 racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.ponderosaspeedway.net or phone the Sullivan family at (606) 669-4009 or (606) 365-0402. Partons can phone the track at (859) 854-6808 on raceday.

Ponderosa Speedway Set for 40^th Season of Racing as Test and Tune Goes March 18

Junction City, KY-February 17, 2011- The 2011 racing season will mark the 40^th Anniversary season of racing competition at Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City.  The 3/8 mile D-shaped red clay oval, better known as “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring”, is set for activities to begin in mid-March.

A total of fifteen events, including a pair of test and tune open practice nights, are scheduled for the 2011 racing season, with each of the thirteen scheduled race programs featuring a special event for a particular division (s) in some fashion.  Divisions scheduled for action over the course of the 2011 season include Super Late Models, Modifieds, Pro Late Models, Super Dirt Stocks, Pure Street, Open Four Cylinders, and Front Wheel Drives.

Activities for the 2011 race campaign begin with a pair of test and tune open practice nights on Friday March 18 and Friday March 25, with practice laps scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. for each practice and conclude around 9:00 p.m. each evening.

The 40^th Anniversary season of racing at Ponderosa Speedway officially takes the green flag on Friday April 15, with a $1,500 to win special for Super Late Models.  The STARS Midwest Dirt Racing League will make its first of four visits on Friday April 22 for the 4^th Annual Chris Estes/Brad Pena Memorial event, paying $3,000 to win for Super Late Models.

The month of May will see race action on Friday May 6 as the American Modified Series will visit for a $1,500 to win event for the Modified division and the Super Late Models will also race for $1,500 to win.  After a week off, action will resume on Friday May 20 as the STARS Midwest Dirt Racing League returns to sanction the 12^th Annual Hugh :Junebug” Rowland Memorial contest, paying $3,000 to win for Super Late Models.

On Friday June 3, Ponderosa Speedway will host the first event of the ELITE 8 Series between Ponderosa Speedway and Lake Cumberland Speedway.  The Friday June 3 event will see Super Late Models race for $2, 000 to win, Modifieds for $1,000 to win, Super Dirt Stocks for $500 to win, Pure Street $200 to win, Front Wheel Drives $150 to win, along with all other divisions.  After a pair of weeks away, a co-sanctioned event will take place on Friday June 24 as the STARS Midwest Dirt Racing League will battle the competitors of the STARS Volunteer Racing Series in the 16^th Annual Pete Abell Memorial event, paying $3,000 to win for Super Late Models.

The month of July kicks off on Friday July 8 with Super Dirt Mania, an event paying $1,000 to win for the Super Dirt Stocks and $1,500 to win for the Super Late Models.  Following a week off, the track host its second ELITE 8 Series event on Friday July 22, with Super Late Models racing for $2,000 to win, Modifieds $1,000 to win, Super Dirt Stocks $500 to win, Pure Street $200 to win, and $150 to win for Front Wheel Drives.

The month of August begins on Friday August 5 with the Super Late Models racing for $1,500 to win and the Front Wheel Drives will compete for $500 to win.  The STARS Midwest Dirt Racing League will make its final visit for the 2011 racing season on Friday August 19 for the 9^th Annual John Bradshaw Memorial, paying $3,000 to win for Super Late Models.

The month of September will feature three events, beginning with a $1,500 to win special for Super Late Models on Friday September 2, along with a full program of racing competition for all other divisions.  The ELITE 8 Series will present its third event on Friday September 16, again presenting payouts of $2,000 to win for Super Late Models, $1,000 to win for Modifieds, $500 to win for Super Dirt Stocks, $200 to win for Pure Street, and $150 to win for Front Wheel Drives.  The final event of the season goes on Friday September 30 and will be an ELITE 8 Series event as the 21^st Annual Fall Classic will be contested, paying $4,000 to win for Super Late Models, $1,000 to win for Modifieds, $500 to win for Super Dirt Stocks, $200 to win for Pure Street, and $150 to win for Front Wheel Drives.

Ponderosa Speedway is located at 365 Phillips Lane, just minutes outside of Junction City, KY.  Brandon Hardgrove is the track promoter for the track, presenting special event only style dirt track sports entertainment events in 2011.  For more information about Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track webpage at www.ponderosaspeedway.net, call Brandon at (606) 561-8994, or contact the track on raceday at (859) 854-6808.

2011 Schedule of Events

March 18- Test and Tune Open Practice (6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)

March 25- Test and Tune Open Practice (6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)

April 1- OFF

April 8- OFF

April 15- 40^th Opening Night: Super Late Models-$1,500 to win; Pro Late Models, Modifieds, Super Dirt Stocks, Pure Street, Front Wheel Drives, Open Four Cylinders

April 22- 4^th Annual Chris Estes/Brad Pena Memorial: STARS Midwest Dirt Racing League: Super Late Models-$3,000 to win; Pro Late Models, Modifieds, Super Dirt Stocks, Pure Street, Front Wheel Drives, Open Four Cylinders

April 29- OFF

May 6- American Modified Series: Modifieds-$1,500 to win; Super Late Models-$1,500 to win; Pro Late Models, Super Dirt Stocks, Pure Street, Front Wheel Drives, Open Four Cylinders

May 13- OFF

May 20- 12^th Annual Hugh “Junebug” Rowland Memorial: STARS Midwest Dirt Racing League: Super Late Models-$3,000 to win; Pro Late Models, Modifieds, Super Dirt Stocks, Pure Street, Front Wheel Drives, Open Four Cylinders

May 27- OFF

June 3- ELITE 8 Series: Super Late Models-$2,000 to win; Modifieds- $1,000 to win; Super Dirt Stocks-$500 to win; Pure Street-$200 to win; Front Wheel Drives-$150 to win; Pro Late Models, Open Four Cylinders

June 10- OFF (Closed for Dream 100)

June 17- OFF

June 24- 16^th Annual Pete Abell Memorial: STARS Midwest Dirt Racing League vs. STARS Volunteer Racing Series: Super Late Models-$3,000 to win; Pro Late Models, Modifieds, Super Dirt Stocks, Pure Street, Front Wheel Drives, Open Four Cylinders

July 1- OFF (Closed for Lincoln County Fair)

July 8- Super Dirt Mania: Super Dirt Stocks-$1,000 to win; Super Late Models-$1,500 to win; Pro Late Models, Modifieds, Pure Street, Front Wheel Drives, Open Four Cylinders

July 15- OFF

July 22- ELITE 8 Series: Super Late Models-$2,000 to win; Modifieds-$1,000 to win; Super Dirt Stocks-$500 to win; Pure Street-$200 to win; Front Wheel Drives-$150 to win; Pro Late Models, Open Four Cylinders

July 29- OFF

August 5- Super Late Models-$1,500 to win; Front Wheel Drives-$500 to win; Pro Late Models, Modifieds, Super Dirt Stocks, Pure Street, Open Four Cylinders

August 12- OFF (Closed for North/South 100)

August 19- 9^th Annual John Bradshaw Memorial: STARS Midwest Dirt Racing League: Super Late Models-$3,000 to win; Pro Late Models, Modifieds, Super Dirt Stocks, Pure Street, Front Wheel Drives, Open Four Cylinders

August 26- OFF

September 2- Super Late Models-$1,500 to win; Pro Late Models, Modifieds, Super Dirt Stocks, Pure Street, Front Wheel Drives, Open Four Cylinders

September 9- OFF (Closed for World 100)

September 16- ELITE 8 Series: Super Late Models-$2,000 to win; Modifieds-$1,000 to win; Super Dirt Stocks-$500 to win; Pure Street-$200; Front Wheel Drive-$150 to win; Pro Late Models, Open Four Cylinders

September 23- OFF

September 30- ELITE 8 Series: 21^st Annual Fall Classic: Super Late Models-$4,000 to win; Modifieds-$1,000 to win; Super Dirt Stocks-$500 to win; Pure Street-$200 to win; Front Wheel Drives-$150 to win; Pro Late Models, Open Four Cylinders

2011 Schedule of Events

March 18- Test and Tune Open Practice (6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)

March 25- Test and Tune Open Practice (6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)

April 1- OFF

April 8- OFF

April 15- 40^th Opening Night: Super Late Models-$1,500 to win; Pro Late Models, Modifieds, Super Dirt Stocks, Pure Street, Front Wheel Drives, Open Four Cylinders

April 22- 4^th Annual Chris Estes/Brad Pena Memorial: STARS Midwest Dirt Racing League: Super Late Models-$3,000 to win; Pro Late Models, Modifieds, Super Dirt Stocks, Pure Street, Front Wheel Drives, Open Four Cylinders

April 29- OFF

May 6- American Modified Series: Modifieds-$1,500 to win; Super Late Models-$1,500 to win; Pro Late Models, Super Dirt Stocks, Pure Street, Front Wheel Drives, Open Four Cylinders

May 13- OFF

May 20- 12^th Annual Hugh “Junebug” Rowland Memorial: STARS Midwest Dirt Racing League: Super Late Models-$3,000 to win; Pro Late Models, Modifieds, Super Dirt Stocks, Pure Street, Front Wheel Drives, Open Four Cylinders

May 27- OFF

June 3- ELITE 8 Series: Super Late Models-$2,000 to win; Modifieds- $1,000 to win; Super Dirt Stocks-$500 to win; Pure Street-$200 to win; Front Wheel Drives-$150 to win; Pro Late Models, Open Four Cylinders

June 10- OFF (Closed for Dream 100)

June 17- OFF

June 24- 16^th Annual Pete Abell Memorial: STARS Midwest Dirt Racing League vs. STARS Volunteer Racing Series: Super Late Models-$3,000 to win; Pro Late Models, Modifieds, Super Dirt Stocks, Pure Street, Front Wheel Drives, Open Four Cylinders

July 1- OFF (Closed for Lincoln County Fair)

July 8- Super Dirt Mania: Super Dirt Stocks-$1,000 to win; Super Late Models-$1,500 to win; Pro Late Models, Modifieds, Pure Street, Front Wheel Drives, Open Four Cylinders

July 15- OFF

July 22- ELITE 8 Series: Super Late Models-$2,000 to win; Modifieds-$1,000 to win; Super Dirt Stocks-$500 to win; Pure Street-$200 to win; Front Wheel Drives-$150 to win; Pro Late Models, Open Four Cylinders

July 29- OFF

August 5- Super Late Models-$1,500 to win; Front Wheel Drives-$500 to win; Pro Late Models, Modifieds, Super Dirt Stocks, Pure Street, Open Four Cylinders

August 12- OFF (Closed for North/South 100)

August 19- 9^th Annual John Bradshaw Memorial: STARS Midwest Dirt Racing League: Super Late Models-$3,000 to win; Pro Late Models, Modifieds, Super Dirt Stocks, Pure Street, Front Wheel Drives, Open Four Cylinders

August 26- OFF

September 2- Super Late Models-$1,500 to win; Pro Late Models, Modifieds, Super Dirt Stocks, Pure Street, Front Wheel Drives, Open Four Cylinders

September 9- OFF (Closed for World 100)

September 16- ELITE 8 Series: Super Late Models-$2,000 to win; Modifieds-$1,000 to win; Super Dirt Stocks-$500 to win; Pure Street-$200; Front Wheel Drive-$150 to win; Pro Late Models, Open Four Cylinders

September 23- OFF

September 30- ELITE 8 Series: 21^st Annual Fall Classic: Super Late Models-$4,000 to win; Modifieds-$1,000 to win; Super Dirt Stocks-$500 to win; Pure Street-$200 to win; Front Wheel Drives-$150 to win; Pro Late Models, Open Four Cylinders

-Schedule is Subject to Change-

-Contacts: Brandon Hardgrove (Promoter)- (606) 561-8994; Track Office- (859) 854-6808; Michael Despain (Media Consultant): (859) 583-8079 or via email at [email protected] or [email protected]

-Online: www.ponderosaspeedway.net

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