UARA-Stars Late Model Series Open Test on Monday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Charles Hudson
910-205-8800
ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (February 27, 2009) – Over 40 cars are expected to invade the Rockingham Speedway for their first taste of the historic one-mile track when practice begins for the UARA-Stars Late Model Series on Monday March 2nd.
The test will allow the teams to get valuable experience at the track in preparation for their first race at ‘The Rock’ which is just a few short weeks away on April 18th. The UARA Series will race the same weekend as the Carolina 200 ARCA RE/MAX Series event and fans coming to the race will also get to see ARCA practice and qualifying on the same day.
The UARA-Stars run a Late Model Stock car weighting 3100 lbs. with V-8 engines having over 450 horsepower and a 390 four barrel carburetor. The 70-lap feature will bring not only the regular UARA-Stars competitors but it is also expected to bring many Late Model drivers from local short tracks.
Fans will be admitted to the grandstands for free during Monday’s open test session with practice beginning at 10:00 a.m. and will conclude at 4:00 p.m.
“This is such a great series and I was very impressed when they came out to test here,” said Rockingham Speedway President, Andy Hillenburg. “We are very excited to have the UARA-Stars here and to put on a great Late Model race at Rockingham and it gives so many racers the opportunity to race at this historic facility.”
Carolina 200 race weekend kicks off on Friday April 17th with Thunderfest in downtown Rockingham from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. There will be a hauler parade through downtown Rockingham at noon on Friday for the day-long celebration as well as most of the drivers signing autographs at 6:00 p.m.
On track activities begin Friday as well with UARA practice and qualifying. Saturday April 18th will feature the UARA race and practice and qualifying for the ARCA cars. The Carolina 200 is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Sunday April 19th.
Reserved seat tickets for the Carolina 200 start at $20 with kids 12 and under admitted for only $15 in any section with paid adult. Tickets for Saturday April 18th are only $15 in advance or $20 the day of the race with kids 12 and under free with a paid adult for general admission seating. Friday is free admission for everyone.
For more information about the UARA open test and the upcoming Carolina 200 or to order tickets, please contact the speedway at (910) 205-8800 or visit our website at www.rockinghamspeedway.com.
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Drivers that have registered for the UARA test as of 2-27-09:
02
Joey Coulter
1
Jake Crum
4
Bobby Reuse
12
Garrett Campbell
13
Lance Gatlin
15
Mark Davis
17
Matthew Godley
19
Kyle Moon
21
John King
22
Justin Boston
25
Ross Furr
28
Brandon McReynolds
29
Andy Loden
31
Ryan Robinson
32
Kyle Grissom
33
J. J. June
44
Matt DiBenedetto
45
Greg Edwards
45
Hal Goodson
46
Jimmy Simmons
48
Scott Turlington
50
Jamey Caudill
51
Matt McCall
52
Brad Sams
52
Clay Rogers
55
Alex Yontz
57
Bob Saville
59
Coleman Pressley
60
R.A.Brown
73
Owen Kelly
74
Caleb Holeman
75
Paul Bryant
76
Darrell Wallace, Jr.
77
Clint Mills
81
Paddy Rodenbeck
81
Jeremy Burns
83
Wade Day
88
Richard Boswell
97
Bryan Dauzat
98
Andrew Carlsen
Friday, February 27, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
POSTED 2-26-09 MAKE ME AN OFFER ON THIS CAR
I have been laid off from my job! I need to sale my stock car. I have had it priced at $1800 has lots of parts. Just needs engine to be ready to race. I am now taking bids, just send me a offer. I may or may not take your offer. I will look at all offers. Kyjava1997@bellsouth.net or call 270-843-1563 Be serious about your offer. Thanks
POSTED 2-26-09 TWO STOCK CARS FOR SALE
Hi Odell,
Can you please post the following:
Two race cars FOR SALE:
1. "The Rocket"- Selling as a rolling chassis. Asking $1000.00.
2. 1976 Monte Carlo- Has complete full roll cage. In need of a body and other misc. sheet metal work. Good, safe cage. Asking $700.00.
If anyone is interested or has any questions, please feel free to contact Doodle at 270-799-6886. He can give you all the info on each car. If no answer, be sure to leave a message. He will return all calls. Feel free to post questions on here as well, he will respond as soon as possible.
Thanks, Angie Dickens
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
POSTED 2-25-09 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Allison Legacy Series to Take on the Road Course at ‘The Rock’
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Charles Hudson
910-205-8800
ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (February 24, 2009) – For the first time in history, the Allison Legacy Series will start the season at the historic Rockingham Speedway with Saturday’s road course race on the .625 configuration that uses the infield and part of the one-mile oval.
Seventeen teams used an open test session to get used to the race track and get their cars dialed into the fast road course.
One of the drivers participating in the test session was Tyler Speers who is no stranger to Rockingham Speedway. The 18 year old driver raced in the Inaugural Polar Bear 150 at the speedway to start the race season and he will now race on the road course this weekend.
“The Polar Bear race was awesome, it was the first superspeedway race I have been in and the first race for the street stock I built,” said Speers.
When asked if he had an advantage because of his Rockingham experience he laughingly said, “Not really because this is a road course. We do use some of the same track but we are going backwards through it.”
“We went out today on 200 lap tires and the car was pretty good. I just changed my line and where I shift and got the lap times down to 43.7’s.”
Speers recorded a 33rd place finish in a field of 70 cars in his first superspeedway start at the Polar Bear 150 and will look to improve that this weekend during the Allison Legacy race as well as July 4th when the Frank Kimmel Street Stock Series returns for the Cherry Bomb 200.
Former Allison Legacy Series race winner, Ryan Glenski tested for the upcoming race but he did not run nearly as many laps as his competitors. Glenski spent most of the day driving on ‘Little Rock’ during the Fast Track High Performance Driving School for developmental drivers.
Glenski was one of several young drivers driving an ARCA RE/MAX Series car on the ½ mile oval during the Fast Track driving school. During the school’s lunch break he managed to squeeze in a few laps in the Allison Legacy car on the road course test session that happened to be going on at the same time.
“It was a good day, I came here just to get some experience and I got a lot of laps and made some pit stops so it was a great experience,” said Glenski of his laps in the ARCA car. “I kept picking up [speed] every time I went out so at the end of the day I think it went very well.”
Glenski already is on the Rockingham Speedway wall of winners thanks to his win in a Bandolero car in January of 2008. Will his experience on the Rockingham’s road course help? “Definitely. When we come back next week, I think we will have a good shot at it [the Allison Legacy win].”
Fans can watch the race for free from ‘Thunder Alley’ – the best viewing area for the infield road course. Fans can also purchase garage pass to get a close-up view of the action from the garage area for the race.
Among the drivers that have used the Allison Legacy Series to advance their driving careers are: Brian Vickers, David Ragan, Jon Wood, Regan Smith, Eric Darnell, Kelly Bires and Joey Logano.
For more information about the Allison Legacy Series or the upcoming Carolina 200 please contact the speedway at (910) 205-8800 or visit our website at www.rockinghamspeedway.com.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
POSTED 2-24-09 WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE A STOCK CAR SWAP MEET?
I was contacted by a source that ask me to post a poll on this site. This person said that they could have a indoor/outdoor swap meet. Indoor space would be $25.00 or $15.00 outdoor space. The swap meet may be second or third weekend of March, before race season. There is a poll on the right side of this blog site. Please vote, thank you.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
POSTED 2-22-09 NEW RACE TEAM AT BEECH BEND RACEWAY FOR 2009 SEASON
I received an email from Dakota Gibson about a new race team. He said that the new team will be GIBSON-MASON Motorsports. They will run Front Runner Class, Front Runner Figure-8 Class and the big car Figure-8. Dakota said they will really fast. Good Luck GIBSON-MASON Motorsports!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
POSTED 2-19-09 RACING SEASON IS GETTING CLOSER
Race fans, I can't wait until the drop of that green flag for the 2009 season. I bet you can't wait either! It is only 43 days from today, I'm getting more excited each day. Hearing that late model driver Dennis "Toe" White is coming back, New late Model driver, Mary Daniels to drive a second car for Turn or Burn Motorsports this year, Jerry Cohron building a fleet of sportsman cars, the new ISOF (outlaw figure-8) having one special night, Rita Cline rebuilding her car to contend for a championship in Modified Street class, New Modified Street driver coming to Beech Bend this year, that is Matt Melton, Jeff Hogan souping up a ride for the front runner class, the Baby Grand and Mini Cups are back and Jason Turner has been working on his bomber class car, it should be a very exciting year. Please if you have a story about a new team, sponsor or driver contact me at kyjava1997@bellsouth.net I need your story! Thanks for viewing this site. Odell Turner
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
POSTED 2-17-09 A SPECIAL DAY FOR A SPECIAL PERSON
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!FORMER STOCK CAR DRIVER
AND
MY DAD
JAMES TURNER
FEB. 17th
Monday, February 16, 2009
POSTED 2-16-09 TONIGHT ON THE ODELL TURNER SHOW
Tonight on The Odell Turner Show, special guest will be Keith McReynolds. Be sure to tune in at 7:30 p.m. on Insight Cable Channel 5.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Monday, February 9, 2009
POSTED 2-9-09 FOR SALE
355 engine and 350 turbo transmission $550 for both. Call 270-843-1563 or email us at kyjava1997@bellsouth.net
Sunday, February 8, 2009
POSTED 2-8-09 COULD THIS CAR SHOW UP AT BEECH BEND?
Driver: ?????Sponsors: B&R Racers Supply, Phelps Plumbing, Toohey's Auto Supply, Attitude Chassis and Signs by Odell
POSTED 2-8-09 I NEED REPORTERS FROM OTHER LOCAL TRACK IN 2009
It's getting close to the opening of 2009 season. I need help. I would like to have someone with access to a camera and could send me at least one news story per race night from tracks in the area. Tracks like Highland Rim, Salem Speedway, Sportsdrome Speedway, Indianapolis Speedrome, Corbin Speedway, Kentucky Motor Speedway and other local tracks. Also someone with the KY/TN Late model Series, IOFS and others. If you would like to be a guest reporter for the 2009 season please contact me at kyjava1997@bellsouth.net I can NOT pay you anything for your work, it is just because we love the sport. However, I will post the photos with name credits and the stories with your name credit. Thanks, Odell Turner
NOTE: LOCAL RACING NEWS AND RUMORS BY ODELL (ODELL TURNER) RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY STORY, NEWS, PHOTO AND ETC.
POSTED 2-8-09 READY FOR STOCK CAR RACES?
53 DAYS
UNTIL FRIST STOCK CAR RACE AT BEECH BEND RACEWAY FOR 2009
ARE YOU READY?
Friday, February 6, 2009
POSTED 2-6-09 ANOTHER FAST FRONT RUNNER BEING BUILT
I talked to Dakota Gibson and he said that he had been working on his race car all winter. He said it was going to be fast and he is excited about the 2009 season. Good Luck Dakota!
POSTED 2-6-09 LOOK WHO IS MAKING NEWS TODAY!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Bobby and Sarah Jo White
31 years
I hope that is right?
Thursday, February 5, 2009
POST 2-5-09 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM THE ROCK
Former USAR-Pro Cup Series Returning to ‘The Rock’
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Charles Hudson
910-205-8800
ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (February 5, 2009) – The last few weeks have brought big announcements from the Rockingham Speedway concerning all of the new races scheduled for 2009 at the historic track. Today’s news features the return of a series to the speedway – the Pro Cup Series will race on Saturday October 10th, 2009.
The series formerly known as USAR Pro Cup is now known as USARacing. The race will be 150 laps and will be on the Saturday before the ARCA RE/MAX Series championship race on October 11th, 2009.
Fans attending the USARacing Pro Cup race will also get to see ARCA practice and qualifying the same day.
Last year’s Pro Cup race was a great one that saw Clayton Rodgers win with Drew Herring in second place and Tom Hessert finishing third, all taking the checkered flag within 10-car lengths of each other.
"Having the Pro Cup Series back means a lot and it will make for an incredible race weekend in October," said Rockingham Speedway President, Andy Hillenburg. “The schedule for our 2009 season will be action-packed for all of our fans.”
There are now seven races scheduled for the one-mile oval at Rockingham. The UARA-Stars Late Model Series and ARCA RE/MAX Series will open the 2009 season with their races on April 18th and 19th, respectively. July 4th will see the Cherry Bomb 200 featuring the Frank Kimmel Street Stock Series and the ASA Late Model Series racing 100 laps each for the Independence Day double-header. The second annual Polar Bear 150 is scheduled for January 1st.
Tickets for the ARCA and UARA races have been going quickly since each race was announced. Tickets are available at the speedway ticket office or for purchase by phone. For More information or to order tickets, please contact the speedway at (910) 205-8800 or visit our website at www.rockinghamspeedway.com.
POSTED 2-5-09 NEW GARAGE OPENS IN BOWLING GREEN
Bo Miller opens his own business. The location of his garage is in his old stock car garage. You may contact Bo @ 270-843-9898
2-5-09 NEW IOFS SERIES HAS NEW WEB SITE
IOFS LAUNCHES SERIES WEBSITEFebruary 3, 2009 - Indianapolis, Indiana - International Outlaw Figure 8 Series (IOFS) officials today announced that the series website www.iofsracing.com is up and running.Fans, drivers, and members of the media will now be able to access the latest news quickly and keep up with the newly formed Outlaw traveling series as it heads into its inaugural 2009 season. Any additions to the schedule or news surrounding upcoming events will keep everyone abreast of happenings with the new IOFS series as well.Series officials today explained that they hope to have results posted promptly after each event. In addition they plan on having most of the events available free of charge for viewing after each event as well in the video section of the site. " We would like for fans to be able to see our feature events after each race is complete by selecting a date and event in the video section of the site" Series Director Charlie Hargraves explained. "If possible we will try and have as many events available if not all. This will allow fans to follow us better if they are unable to attend a race for any reason or just want to relive any of our exciting finishes one last time".There will be additions to the site in the coming weeks as the season nears including bios on the drivers who will be competing regularly with the IOFS series officials revealed. log on to www.iofsracing.com for the latest info on the IOFS series including all press releases and latest happenings.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
POSTED 2-4-09 NEW BLOG SITE
I have a NEW blog site. It is about NEWS, SPORTS and WEATHER. It is mainly about Hadley, KY. but not limited to. If you have NEWS, SPORTS, WEATHER, POLITICAL NEWS, YARD SALES, WANTED ITEMS, ITEMS FOR SALE, BIRTHS or DEATHS, please email me at kyjava1997@bellsouth.net You can be a reporter too! Be sure to send a photo if you have it along with the story and include your name to get story line credit. Now take a look at this new blog site, http://www.thehadleypost.blogspot.com/ Thanks for visiting this site and my new one. Odell
The Hadley Post reserves the right to reject any story and etc.
Only stories with your name will be shown.
POSTED 2-4-09 FRONT RUNNER RUMOR?
Rumor has it that #41 Jeff Hogan is building a very fast front runner. It has been compared to the #99 of Hunter Willis. I don't know this for sure but it has come to me as being so.
POSTED 2-4-09 LOOK WHO IS HAVING A SPECIAL DAY!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
TO
MERYL MELTON
FORMER STOCK CAR DRIVER AND FATHER OF DRIVER MATT MELTON
POSTED 2-4-09 LOOK WHO IS HAVING A SPECIAL DAY!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
TO
ANGIE DICKENS
WIFE OF FIGURE-8 DRIVER RICHARD DOODLE DICKENS #85
POSTED 2-4-09 LOOK WHO IS HAVING A SPECIAL DAY!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
TO
BEECH BEND TRACK PHOTOGRAPHER
BOBBIE STANCIL
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
POSTED 2-3-09 THE ODELL TURNER DID NOT AIR LAST NIGHT!
As most of you know by now, The Odell Turner Show did not air on Insight Cable last night. I talked to Sheryl Morris of Insight today and she said she was sorry. They will air next Monday with guest Brian Cherry. Then next Monday 2-16 with guest Keith McReynolds which should have aired last night 2-2-09. To all my viewers, I am sorry for the inconvience. This was an Insight Cable problem and not one of mine(Odell Turner Show) Please check our show out next Monday at 7:30 on Insight Cable Channel 5. Again, Thanks for being a fan of the Odell Turner Show, see ya! Odell Turner
POSTED 2-3-09 IOFS NEWS!
IOFS BREAKS THE ICE AT CIRCLE TRACK EXPO Indianapolis , IN - Saturday January 31, 2009 - With temperatures outside freezing and snow piled up the new International Outlaw Figure 8 Series didn't let the weather slow them down. Representatives from the newly formed IOFS participated in Saturday's Indy Circle Track Expo with a booth that featured the 2009 car that will be driven by Series Director Charlie Hargraves. Series owners David Sink and Charlie Hargraves were also present to greet fans. The IOFS was on hand to pass out schedules to fans and educate people just exactly IOFS has to offer short track fans around the Indianapolis area. Over the course of the day several hundred schedules were handed out to excited fans new and old. Series officials spent much of the day being interviewed by the Indy Circle Track Expo PA team as well as several auto racing media outlets. "There is huge interest in this series right now" explained Sink. That was very clear by the media coverage we received today and the huge amount of schedules we handed out". Several notable IOFS supporters stopped by to say hi including Plymouth promoter, Tom Smith, and 2008 Plymouth Speedway track champion, Steve Stacy. Smith and Stacy were on hand to check out th e IOFS cars up close. Stacy will be competing with IOFS each time they visit Plymouth in 2009. Also seen hanging out at the IOFS booth were Gary Mong and Steve Little of Anderson Speedway. Both Mong and Little explained that interest is high for the three IOFS appearances at Anderson Speedway in 2009. Another IOFS supporter who stopped by was JR Rouse of www.race8.com along with several drivers who have expressed an interest in running in 2009 with IOFS. Rich Fenwick, Johnny Hargraves, Bruce Mcfall, Jeff Swinford, Johnny Magee, Donnie Scurry, Jeff Hizer and Chuck Rogers were just a handful of the drivers seen chatting with Hargraves and Sink at the busy IOFS display. Also on hand was freelance columnist Tom Botas of MidAmerican Auto Racing News, www.luvracin.com, and www.racestarpublications.com. Botas was present to help draw interest in the IOFS fan club that series officials will unveil the details of very soon. Botas is helping get the fan club started and has asked fans to help give ideas as to what the fan club could offer. IOFS officials also announced that another date has been put on the 2009 schedule. The series will visit Rockford , IL on June 28 in a double header weekend that also sees the series visits Slinger Super Speedway in Slinger, WI one day earlier. The date is listed as tentative right now until the purse details are finalized. Overall IOFS officials were extremely excited at the response they received at the Indy Circle Track Expo. Many fans have expressed interest in following the series in 2009 as well as several notable drivers. Several contacts were also made which should strengthen the series for years to come as the IOFS heads into its first season. The IOFS was also quick to point out that several people played a huge part in making the show a success. “If it wasn't for Lawrence Towing our display wouldn’t have been possible and we are grateful for that" explained Hargraves. "Chris and Mark Eads Jr. helped get our display car safely to the show and I would highly recommend Lawrence Towing to anyone as they are very professional and prompt, so once again a huge thanks to them".
Monday, February 2, 2009
POSTED 2-2-09 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cherry Bomb 200 Coming to the Rockingham Speedway
Kimmel Street Stock Series and ASA Late Model Series Highlight the July 4th Race
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Charles Hudson
910-205-8800
ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (February 2, 2009) – The 2009 season at the Rockingham Speedway continues to expand with today’s announcement of the Cherry Bomb 200 – a special double header race featuring the Kimmel Street Stock Series and the ASA Late Model Series on July 4th, 2009.
The Kimmel Street Stock Series first race at the Rockingham Speedway was the Polar Bear 150 which kicked off the New Year on January 1st and was one of the most popular and most talked about races at the track.
The Street Stocks will race 100 laps starting at 10:00 a.m. on Independence Day and will once again start up to 99 cars with practice and qualifying on Friday July 3rd.
“We are very excited about getting to come back to Rockingham,” said series founder Frank Kimmel. “Our first race was a very exciting race; hopefully we can come back for the Cherry Bomb and the Polar Bear and put on an even better show. The best racing we have seen in a long time took place at the first Polar Bear race and we look forward to getting even more cars and putting on an even better show this year.”
The ASA portion of the 200 will also include 100 laps of racing for ‘America’s Premier Short Track Series.’ The ASA Late Model Series uses a crate engine, coil over shocks with a fibre glass body on the 2,700 lbs. cars.
“I can’t put into words how excited I am,” said Ron Varney, ASA Late Model Series President. “To land an event at such a historic place is truly an honor and privilege few series get to experience.”
Tickets for the Cherry Bomb 200 are general admission seats and cost $15 in advance and $20 the day of the race with kids 12 and under free with a paid adult.
The next race weekend at the Rockingham Speedway is the Carolina 200 featuring the ARCA RE/MAX Series on Sunday April 19th and the UARA-Stars Late Model Series on Saturday April 18th. Tickets for the ARCA and UARA races as well as the Cherry Bomb 200 are available at the speedway ticket office. For More information or to order tickets, please contact the speedway at (910) 205-8800 or visit our website at www.rockinghamspeedway.com.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
POSTED 2-1-09 NEW LATE MODEL SERIES UPDATE
Odell,
We have updated the Ken/Ten Latemodel website with dates from Highland Rim and new drivers that will be racing the entire schedule. Also Highland Rim has posted their 2009 schedule. Beech Bend has posted their 2009 rules and KMS has Their new website up and going at http://www.kentuckymotorspeedway.net/
Thanks
Brad Janes
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