POSTED 12-31-07 HAPPY NEW YEAR

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LOCAL STOCK CAR RACING NEWS AND RUMORS

ODELL & MARGARET TURNER

POSTED 12-30-07 SURPRISE COMIMG FROM ODELL AND A UN-NAMED DRIVER

Coming real soon! I have a deal that I am working on along with another driver from Beech Bend and I think you race fans will enjoy it. I can't tell you at this point what it is. I can't tell you the other driver. I can tell you that I and the other driver are very excited about this deal. Just a small hint. It is something that most all you drivers should love and the fans should like. Sorry no more today. I will post more from time to time.

POSTED 12-30-07 DARRELL MILLER AT BEECH BEND IN 1987

Yes it's true!!!! Before there was a BO! There was a Darrell. You didn't think Bo was just gifted or went to Buddy Bakers driver school do you? No, he got his talent from his Dad. Darrell Miller pictured here at Beech Bend Raceway in 1987 and was taken my me. So for you younger race fans, there was another Miller winning his share of races way back then, but not too far back because I was taking his picture and I am still a young man like Darrell. Right Darrell? Ha-Ha.

POSTED 12-29-07 ANTHONY RUSSELL IN A SPORTSMAN CAR IN 2008

I received an email from Carissa Phelps and she said that Anthony Russell will be driving in the sportsman class next year. Good Luck, Anthony. Look forward in seeing your car out there.

POSTED 12-29-07 A PHOTO OF KENNY DILLARD IN 1987

I took this picture at Beech Bend in 1987. This is Kenny Dillard in his #74 Chevy. Kenny was a part of a racing Dillard Family from Portland, TN.

POSTED 12-29-07 A PHOTO A NASCAR DRIVER JEFF GREEN AT BEECH BEND RACEWAY IN 1987

I took this picture at Beech Bend back in 1987. This was the much younger, now NASCAR driver Jeff Green. Jeff raced at Beech Bend in 1987 before he had made it to NASCAR.

POSTED 12-29-07 PHOTO OF BILLY JOE CASTEEL IN 1987

I took this picture at Beech Bend in 1987. The #42 driver is Billy Joe Casteel

POSTED 12-29-07 PHOTO OF WHITE BROS. OVAL TRACK SUPPLY VAN AT BEECH BEND RACEWAY IN 1986

Before there was a B&R Racers Supply there was White Bros. Oval Track Supply. Bobby and Dennis White supplied us racers with many racing items. This was taken in 1986 at Beech Bend Raceway.

POSTED 12-29-07 PHOTO OF MY WIFE MARGARET AND MY SPORTSMAN CAR IN 1987

Two things here that I am very proud of. First and most important is my awesome wife Margaret, pictured here. She has been by my side for over 27 years. The next thing is this sportsman car that I had back in 1987. I won my first sportsman race in this car. If was fun to drive. I bought this car from Gary Spinks, it was the #5 car before. Fun, Fun Fun back in the days.

POSTED 12-27-07 PHOTO OF ODELL TURNER AT BEECH BEND IN 1988

This was taken by my wife Margaret at Beech Bend. It is a winning moment for me (Odell Turner) This was in 1988 I think.

POSTED 12-26-07 OLD PHOTO OF FAN TAMMY JO TURNER AT BEECH BEND IN 1987

I took this picture at Beech Bend Raceway around 1987. This was the biggest little fan in the stand. This is my baby girl, Tammy Jo Turner. She will kill me for putting this picture on here. If you double click on her picture it will enlarge and you can see she has on her racing buttons, one of #34 Dennis "Zoomie" Oliver and the other is #1 of Leigh LaMastus. Sorry Tammy but I thought it was worth posting. Tammy is 26 years old today.

POSTED 12-25-07 LAST WEEK S POLL RESULTS

POLLWhich photo from last week is your favorite one? #56 Buck Cherry Car with Group 34.6%-36///#1 Ruben Lancaster 31.7%-33///#P38 Hugh Porter Causey 15.4%-16///#50 Pee Wee Levins 11.5%-12 ////#11 Mike Witherspoon 3.8%-4////#02 Sam Price 1.9%-2////#78 Jim Thompson 1%-1/////#24 Lloyd Belcher 0%-0///////total votes: 104

POSTED 12-25-07 PHOTO OF KENNY LAY AND JOHN KEY IN 1988 AT BEECH BEND

This was taken by me at Beech Bend on 10-30-88. Standing is car owner Kenny Lay and squatted is driver of the #00 John Key

POSTED 12-25-07 PHOTO OF HENRY "BOLOGNA MAN" BELCHER AT BEECH BEND IN 1988

I took this picture in the pit area at Beech Bend on 10-30-88. This is of #1 Henry "Bologna Man" Belcher. What kinda car is that?

POSTED 12-25-07 PHOTO OF JOHN KEY AT BEECH BEND IN 1988

I took this picture at Beech Bend on 10-30-88. This is #00 of John Key. John won many figure-8 races back in the day.

POSTED 12-25-07 PHOTO OF UNKNOWN LATE MODEL DRIVER AT BEECH BEND IN 1988

This was taken at Beech bend on 10-30-88 by me. I don't know who this driver is. I think it is the late model car that Bobby White bought and changed to #3. Please anyone who knows please post his name and any information or email me at kyjava1997@bellsouth.net UPDATE: I received an email from Kevin Allen as to whom this driver was. ODELL THIS IS STEVE BROWN FRON INDIANA HE WAS THE DRIVER OF THE 68 LATE MODEL CAR, ALSO WAS A KY INDIANA FIGURE 8 CHAMPION Thanks, Kevin.

POSTED 12-25-07 PHOTO OF THE #11 BACK IN 1988

I took this picture at Beech Bend on 10-30-88. I don't know who the driver is of the #11 machine. If anyone knows him please posted it or email me at kyjava1997@bellsouth.net

POSTED 12-25-07 PHOTO OF DAMON LONG AT BEECH BEND IN 1988

I took this picture on 10-30-88. This is #28 Damon Long getting his winning photo at Beech Bend.

POSTED 12-25-07 PHOTO OF DAMON LONG AND FRIENDS IN 1988

This was taken by me at Beech bend on 10-30-88. It is of #28 Damon long and friends.

POSTED 12-25-07 OLD PHOTO OF TERRY "TUBBY" GRAVIL AT BEECH BEND IN 1988

This was taken by me at Beech Bend on 10-30-88. It is #2 of Terry "Tubby" Gravil

POSTED 12-25-07 OLD PHOTO OF TERRY CHANEY AND EDDIE GROSS AT BEECH BEND IN 1988

I took this picture at Beech Bend Raceway on 10-30-88. This is Terry Chaney and driver Eddie Gross.

POSTED 12-25-07 OLD PHOTO AT BEECH BEND OF BOBBY WEBB OR WELLS IN 1988

I took this at Beech Bend Raceway on 10-30-88. This is #B28 Bobby Webb or Wells?

POSTED 12-25-07 UPDATE ON JOEY STANCIL

Joey is out of the hospital. They got his blood count back up but did not find out what was causing the problem. I will have more on this as I get it. Good luck Joey and our prayers and thoughts are with you and Bobbie. This was a email from Bobbie: GOT JOEY BACK HOME THIS MORNING. STILL DON'T KNOW WHAT CAUSE HIM TO LOSE BLOOD BUT HIS LIVER IS FINALLY PRODUCING BLOOD CELLS AND HIS BLOOD COUNT IS 9.6 SO THEY LET HIM GO HOME. THANKS FOR CONCERN AND WE WILL BE YAKING AT EVERYONE SOON. BOBBIE

POSTED 12-24-07 MERRY CHRISTMAS

TO ALL OUR READERS, MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE BLOG SITE! ODELL & MARGARET TURNER

POSTED 12-20-07 JOEY STANCIL IS IN HOSPITAL

Modified Street Driver #10 Joey Stancil is in the Medical Center Hospital. I will post updates as I have them.

POSTED 12-20-07 OLD PHOTO OF RICK STAMPER AT BEECH BEND IN 1988

I took this picture at Beech Bend on 10-30-88. Looks like #33 Rick Stamper is sayings oops!!!! and I don't know for sure but it looks like the other car and driver may be Jeff Bush? If it is, as a Chevy lover that I am, don't you hate to see them two FORDS into the wall. Hey I am just messing with these two guys we are friends (Used to be until this post-Ha-Ha)

POSTED 12-20-07 OLD PHOTO OF DARYL KEEN AT BEECH BEND IN 1988

I took this at Beech Bend on 10-30-88. I think this is Daryl Keen? If anyone knows for sure please post or email me, Thanks, Odell

POSTED 12-20-07 OLD PHOTO OF JERRY WAYNE CLINE AT BEECH BEND IN 1988

I took this photo at Beech Bend on 10-30-88. This is Jerry Wayne Cline or as we called him back then "Little Jerry". From the dents in the car Big Jerry must have drove it a time or two.

POSTED 12-20-07 OLD PHOTO OF GARY PETTY AT BEECH BEND IN 1988

I took this photo at Beech Bend on 10-30-88. Left to right are ____Hall, the car owner and Gary Petty the driver of the car, all from Tennessee. I am sorry I drew a blank and can't remember what Mr. Hall's first name is. I also think he may have passed away since this picture was taken. Anyone who knows please email me or post a comment. I think Jeff Bush would know because Jeff drove for him too.

POSTED 12-20-07 OLD PHOTO OF BILLY McDANIELS AT BEECH BEND IN 1988

I took this photo at Beech Bend on 10-30-88. This is the late Billy McDaniels from Morgantown, Ky. getting his winning picture.

POSTED 12-20-07 OLD PHOTO OF MARK GUY AT BEECH BEND IN 1988

I took this photo 10--30-88. This is Mark Guy in his number 19 chevy. A winning moment.

POSTED 12-19-07 RE: RICK SIMPSON'S QUESTION

Rick I don't have the photo from Sept. Bobbie the track photographer has her pictures, not me. The photo's that I post for most part are my photo's. I was the track photographer from 1987-1991. Sorry wish I could help. Have you looked on Beech Bend's site under Sept.? Please feel free to make a comment anytime. Odell

POSTED 12-17-07 OLD PHOTO OF JAMES CLIMER AND FRIEND

I took this at Beech Bend on 5-22-87. In the red shirt is James Climer driver of the #55 late model and I think the other guy is the late J.W. Rippy, but I am not sure. Could someone let me know.

POSTED 12-17-07 THE LATE JOHN "COOTER" MASSEY AT BEECH BEND IN 1987

Taken by me at BBR on 5-22-87. This is the late John "Cooter" Massey. Getting his winning photo.

POSTED 12-16-07 A PHOTO OF KENNY DILLARD AT BEECH BEND RACEWAY IN 1987

I took this at BBR on 5-22-87. This is Kenny Dillard from Portland, TN.

POSTED 12-15-07 RICK STAMPER AT BEECH BEND IN 1987

In victory lane at BBR. This is Rick Stamper #33 picture taken by me (Odell) on 5-22-87. Rick gives me a lot of grief, he calls me slow-dell. But I have known Rick for over 27 years. I worked a route for R.C. Cola and Rick was working at A-1 Auto Salvage which was one of my stops. I made plans to race my first car(Twenty something years ago) at Highland Rim and Rick gave me an old bucket seat for my stock car. He was my first real sponsor. Hey, not much you might say but to me at that time in my racing life it was super! Thanks Rick!

POSTED 12-15-07 MARK REYNOLDS AT BEECH BEND IN 1987

I took this at BBR on 5-22-87. This is Mark Reynolds getting his winning picture in his late model car.

POSTED 12-13-07 MY PHONE LINES ARE DOWN, HOPE TO BE BACK POSTING IN A DAY OR TWO.

My phone lines are down, yes I still have dial up. I think it may be the rain causing the problem. I am doing this at work while on lunch break. So I will not be posting until the bell south people get me up and going. Sorry! Odell

POSTED 12-10-07See the famous Budweiser Clydesdale Horses during Beech Bend Park's "Holiday Lights Spectacular".

The Famous Budweiser Clydesdale Horses! See the famous Budweiser Clydesdale Horses during Beech Bend Park's "Holiday Lights Spectacular". The Budweiser Clydesdale's are the beverage industry's most recognizable mascots and you can see these famous horses at Beech Bend Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky. They will be parading several times nightly throughout Christmas Village Tuesday, December 11th-Saturday, December 15th. These high-stepping horses make hundreds of public appearances each year in addition to appearing in television commercials and other advertising. Don't miss your opportunity to see and take pictures of the Clydesdales during "Holiday Lights Spectacular" at Beech Bend Park.

POSTED 12-9-07 NEW POLL - CHECK IT OUT AND VOTE!

NEW POLL - PLEASE VOTE

POSTED 12-9-07 JASON DICKENS #27 NEW CAR FOR SPORTSMAN CLASS IN 2008

Jason Dickens son of Ricky and Diane Dickens will drive his #27 Chevy in the sportsman class in 2008. I will have pictures of his new car very soon. Good Luck Jason!

POSTED 12-9-07 BRIAN CHERRY TO LATE MODEL CLASS IN 2008

I talked to Brian Cherry and he said that he will be running in the late model class next year. He will not run the sportsman class in a full schedule, maybe a few races. Brian will drive a new late model that Tim Deweese bought. (I think it is Tim?) If it isn't I am sure someone will correct me. Good Luck Brian! By the way Brian keep me posted on other news you may have, Thanks Odell

POSTED 12-9-07 MOTOR CITY BAR AND GRILL UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT!

Bobbie and Joey Stancil announced their new sponsor for 2008. Joey will have on his hood in 2008 Motor City Bar & Grill 191 Cumberland Trace Road, Bowling Green, Ky. In April Bobbie and Joey will have their Beech Bend Race night at Motor City Bar & Grill on Thursday nights. Margaret and I were invited out to Motor City Bar & Grill on Friday night by Joey and Bobbie and Both Margaret and I give Motor City a thumb's up! We also met the new owner Rick Kirby. And by the way I forgot to mention that Motor City is under new management.

POSTED 12-9-07 POLL RESULTS

POLLWhich is your favorite photo from last week? (11/21-28-07)////// #51 Jerry Wayne Cline 55.1%.............70///// #55 James "The King" Climer 31.5%...........40///// #20 Denzil Gray 7.9%..............10/////// #31 David Jones 1.6%................2/////// #00 John Key 1.6%.................2//////// #47 Randy Young 0.8%..............1//////// #66 Skip Frodge 0.8%................1//////// #7 Joe Ray 0.8%.....................1////////// total votes: 127

POSTED 12-5-07 OLD PHOTO OF LLOYD BELCHER IN 1986

This was taken at BBR in 1986. This is the #24 and driver Lloyd Belcher from Morgantown, Ky.

POSTED 12-5-07 OLD PHOTO OF JIM THOMPSON IN 1987

This photo was taken at BBR in 1987. This is #78 with driver Jim Thompson from Portland, TN.

POSTED 12-5-07 OLD PHOTO OF PEE WEE LEVINS IN 1987

This was taken at BBR in 1987. The race was a barrell Race. The Brown/Gold car was the #51 driven by Pee Wee Levins and the White/Red car was Raymond Cowles (I think?)

POSTED 12-05-07 OLD PHOTO OF SAM PRICE IN 1987

This was taken at BBR in 1987. In the #02 is Sam Price.

POSTED 12-5-07 STOCK CAR RACER WADE JOHNSON PASSED AWAY TODAY

Today we race fans lost a very good friend and driver. At 5:50 a.m. this morning (12-5-07) Douglas Wade Johnson, 51 passed away at his residences. Wade as we called him, in my opinion was one of the best to ever driver a sportsman type stock car. Wade has won many race at Beech Bend and other track as well. Wade and his Dad (Morris) were truly my Friends. I will miss seeing wade at Beech Bend and that #42 although Billy Fields drove it most of the time here at the last. I pray that God's peace be with Morris and his wife during this difficult time. Wade RIP.

POSTED 12-4-07 HAPPY BIRTHDAY C.J. GRIDER

I was told that today (12-4-07) is C.J. Grider's birthday. C.J. is the son of Billy Grider (#30 Sportsman driver) and his wife Melissa. Happy Birthday C.J.!!!!

POSTED 12-4-07 HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY TO ALONNA MICHELLE HOOD

Happy belated Birthday to Joey & Bobbie Stancil's Grandbaby, Alonna Michelle Hood.

POSTED 12-2-07 OLS PHOTO OF PAT CASSIDY & MIKE WITHERSPOON'S LATE MODEL STOCK CAR AT BBR IN 1987

I took this picture at BBR in 1987. This is the late model stock car of Pat Cassidy and driven by his son-in-law Mike Witherspoon.

POSTED 12-1-07 OLD PHOTO OF A GROUP OF MEN WITH BUCK CHERRY'S CAR IN 1968

This is a old photo from back in July of 1968. This photo was taken at the home of car owner Bill Miller, home pictured in the back ground. This #56 car was built for driver Irvin Leroy "Buck" Cherry to drive in Indianapolis, IN. but Buck was killed in a figure-8 race at Beech Bend Raceway Park in July 1968 and never got to drive this car. The men in the picture had just came from Buck's funeral. They are back row left to right: Porter "Red" Bush, James Harrison, Larry Harrison, and Harry Jordan. Front row left to right are: Donald Barnes and Butch Harrison. (Thanks to Rick Falcone for this photo and Buck's wife Glorianna Cherry Hawks.)

POSTED 11-30-07 OLD PHOTO OF HUGH PORTER CAUSEY #P38

This is a picture of Bowling Green's own Hugh Porter Causey. Hugh Porter was very instrumental in getting stock car racing started at Beech Bend Race Raceway Park. This picture was taken on what is now the parking lot for Western Kentucky University and in the background you can see the train track underpass with a car heading away from Hugh Porter which is headed toward Russellville on 68 & 80. Hugh Porter and wife Mary live in Bowling Green, Hugh Porter is well known for his Junk Yard on Morgantown Road. Thanks Hugh Porter for making racing stock car's in Bowling Green possible. Cool car too!

POSTED 11-29-07 BUBBIO BUYS A LATE MODEL FOR ZOOMIE TO DRIVE???

I am hearing that Bubbio has bought a late model car from the Turn or Burn Motorsports team (The Church Car team as some call them) And I was told that Dennis "Zoomie" Oliver would be driving it in the Figure-8 and late model class. I also heard that Bubbio would have the old #98 back too! Who will drive the #98? (This Story from a unclosed source)

POSTED 11-29-07 SARAH JO WHITE HAS A BIRTHDAY!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SARAH JO WHITE! 11-30-07 Sarah Jo is the wife of current Beech Bend Track official, Bobby White and former stock car driver, owner of White Bros. Racing and former owner of White Bros. Oval Track Supplies.

POSTED 11-29-07 OLD PHOTO OF RUBEN LANCASTER IN 1987

This was taken at BBR in 1987. The late model #1 is the car of driver Ruben Lancaster. The owner's of this car was the late Wayne "Big Daddy" Miller, the late Willard "Short Daddy" Stamper and Kenneth "Hollywood"Westray.

POSTED 11-28-07 RESULTS FROM LAST WEEKS PHOTO POLL

POLL: Which photo from last week was your favorite? (11/15-21/07) #5 Tommy Climer 53.8%/35 votes #1 Ruben Lancaster 36.9%/24 votes #0 Steve Sowders 9.2%/6 votes #99 Kendall Meredith 0%/0 #56 Bill Riley, Jr. 0%/0 #52 Ken Taylor 0%/0 #47 Randy Young 0%/0 total votes: 65

POSTED 11-28-07 OLD PHOTO OF JOHN KEY IN 1987

A photo from Beech Bend in 1987. This is #00 driven by John Key. John mainly ran the figure-8 race.

POSTED 11-28-07 BEECH BEND HOLIDAY LIGHTS SPECTACULAR UPDATE

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas everywhere you go. But do you want to know where to find bazillions of twinkling lights and holiday festivities? Join us for "Holiday Lights Spectacular" at Beech Bend Park in Bowling Green, KY, November 22nd- January 5th from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm nightly. Drive through more than 2 miles of sparkling lights and animated displays set to delightful music. Ride the Polar Express to the heart of Christmas Village which features ice skating, holiday movies, Ho HO golf, tempting treats, and Santa himself in the Christmas gift shop. Stroll through the park for more sparkling lights, decorations and over sized toys all mingling with the bright, whirling lights of the rides-experience the KY Rumbler in the dark. Make plans now to visit us during the holiday season. It's sure to dazzle your CHRISTMAS SPIRIT! BUDWEISER CLYDESDALES The Budweiser Clydesdale Horses will be appearing and parading through the park December 11th-15th from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Don't miss these beautiful horses! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Holiday Lights Spectacular Admission Prices Ice Skating Prices Ride Tickets $15 per car load $5 per child $1 to $3 per ride $25 commercial van $7 per adult $100 bus or coach $3 skate rental Discount Tickets Available at Houchens, IGA and Jr. Foods. __________________________________ Looking for that perfect Christmas gift? 2008 Season Passes to Beech Bend Park and Splash Lagoon are on sale now thru December 31, 2007 for just $79.95 each. Season Passes include unlimited visits to Beech Bend Park and Splash Lagoon all season long. Call (270) 781-7634 to purchase by phone or go to beechbend.com to print an order form. We will send you a season pass certificate. ________________________________

POSTED 11-27-07 ANOTHER OLD PHOTO OF DAVID JONES IN 1987

A photo from BBR in 1987. This #31 David Jones.

POSTED 11-27-07 ANOTHER OLD PHOTO OF JERRY WAYNE CLINE IN 1987

Another photo from BBR in 1987. This is #51 of Jerry Wayne Cline as he sits in staging lane.

POSTED 11-27-07 OLD PHOTO OF JOE RAY IN 1987

Another photo from BBR in 1987. This is a winning shot of #7 Joe Ray from Portland, TN.

POSTED 11-24-07 A OLD PHOTO OF SKIP FRODGE IN 1987

I took this picture at BBR in 1987. This is driver "Skip" Frodge. Skip drove in the figure-8.

POSTED 11-24-07 OLD PHOTO OF THE LATE DENZIL GRAY IN 1987

I took this picture at BBR in 1987. This is of the late Denzil Gray getting his winning photo. The way his is setting on the track I would say he had just won a figure-8 race. I never seen Denzil ever get really bent out of shape and mad at anyone he was a really good person. RIP Denzil.

POSTED 11-22-07 OLD PHOTO OF JAMES CLIMER #55 "THE KING"

I don't know when this was taken. As you can see it is James Climer and it is signed. I took a picture of the picture. Thanks to Bo Miller who got it from his truck and let me take the picture for this site. Thanks, Bo. Cool car isn't it?

POSTED 11-22-07 HAPPY THANKSGIVING

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

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Odell & Margaret

POSTED 11-22-07 JUST TWO PHOTO'S OF BEECH BEND ON OPENING NIGHT

This is just a sample of the 2 miles of lights. Margaret and I were out tonight and was very impressed. We are going back with our family. It is so cool. When you turn in on the double lanes turn your cars radio on 97.7 FM and you will hear all kind of Holiday music and etc. DO NOT MISS OUT ON THIS WONDERFUL EVENT!

POSTED 11-21-07 OLD PHOTO OF RANDY YOUNG IN 1987

I took this picture at BBR in 1987. The driver of the #47 car is Randy Young from Tennessee.

POSTED 11-21-07 RESULTS FROM LAST WEEKS POLL

RESULTS FROM LAST WEEKS POLL: Which was your favorite picture from the last week (11-7-14-07) #12 Cooter Massey 41.9%.................18 #55 James Climer 30.2%................13 #49 Sammy Sanders 16.3%..................7 #22 Gerald Davis 4.7%....................2 #71 Nathan Spinks 2.3%....................1 #65 Mark Spinks 2.3%....................1 #00 Mark Reynolds 2.3%....................1 #5 Gary Spinks 0%.......................0 #7 Larry Spinks 0%.......................0

POST 11-20-07 OLD PHOTO AT BEECH BEND OF KEN TAYLOR IN 1987

I took this picture at BBR in 1987. This is the #52 driven by Ken Taylor.