POSTED 11-30-09 A SPECIAL DAY FOR SOMEONE!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SARAH JO WHITE. BIRTHDAY TODAY 11-30-09

POSTED 11-26-09 SPECIAL DAY - SPECIAL COUPLE

HAPPY BELATED ANNIVERSARY TO BILLY AND MELISSA GRIDER. NOVEMBER 25, 2009

POSTED 11-26-09 HOPE THANKSGIVING DAY FINDS YOU AND YOURS THANKFUL!

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POSTED 11-23-09 CLARK TAKES THE WIN AT BEECH BEND RACEWAY PARK

Clayton Clark shown here with friends took home the Pro Bracket win. Top photo courtesy of Beech Bend Raceway Park. Bottom photo courtesy of PBO Media Productions.

POSTED 11-23-09 MAY GRABS THE WIN!

Jason "Pee Wee" May picks up the win in the Baker Collision Center Malibu. Photo Courtesy of Beech Bend Raceway Park.

POSTED 11-23-09 HOLDEN ENGLISH TAKLES THE WIN

Photo Courtesy of Beech Bend Raceway Park Holden English takes home the Trophy in the Jr. Dragster Class.

POSTED 11-22-09 THE BANQUET FOR THE KEN-TEN PRO LATE MODEL SERIES

A source has tell me that the KEN-TEN Pro Late Model Series may have their banquet in January 2010. Keep checking back on this site for more info.

POSTED 11-18-09 FEATURED STORY OF UP AND COMING YOUNG DRAG RACER

Photos Courtesy of PBO Media Productions

I am by no means a writer. I am however a huge race fan. As most of you know, I take photo's at Beech Bend Raceway Park. I have raced stock cars and drag cars for many years. Now at the age of 52, I have stopped racing stock cars and just started the drag racing thing. I have stepped up my photography business in my latter years of life. With all that being said, walks me into this story. After reading my history you'll understand this story even more. I walk around Beech Bend on many different weekends with camera strapped around my neck looking for a special photo. My love for motorsports and photography gives me that opportunity to meet many racers from all walks of life. On Sunday, November 15, 2009 this young lady caught my attention. First, I have three children, a son and two daughters. My son races stock cars and my youngest daughter loves all types of motorsports. My oldest daughter don't like racing at all. Here is why I am saying this. As I walked around and seen this little girl and her Daddy working on her car, it caught my eye. I have a soft spot for Daddy's and their little girls. Then as I took notice of this girl, she was not only a cute little girl with hr daddy out on a Sunday for some fun. She had that look in her eyes, that only a true racer has. I watched her make pass after pass and as a new drag racer was very impressed with her passes. Her hole shot off the line was quick (not red light quick either!). So I told my wife we need to do a special story on this young girl and her dad. Here is a little more on this future star. Her name is Melodie Fedie. Melodie is only 14 years old. She has been racing for just three years. Racing a Jr. Dragster in the NHRA. Melodie calls Nashville, TN. home. In 2008 she won the NHRA Championship and made it to the semi-finals in the NHRA division three finals at Indy. Not all has been a bed of roses for Melodie. Earlier this year 2009, she had a bad wreck. While testing at Music City Raceway she totaled her car. She hit a tree at the end of the drag stripe because she lost her brakes at over 80 M.P.H. The great news is she walked away and was not hurt. Her dad went to Indy and got her another car. While talking to her, my wife ask, why or how did you get into drag racing? She said that she had watch the Disney movie, "Right on Track" and that made her want to race. By the way Melodie finished second in the finals of Sunday's Race after this interview. Race fans keep your eyes on this young star to be. Maybe the next Ashley Force Hood. Good luck racing! Thanks to you and your dad for your time. Odell and Margaret Turner - Local Racing News and Rumors by ODELL.

POSTED 11-18-09 BEECH BEND RACEWAY PARK 2009 OVAL TRACK BANQUET

Stock car racing for 2009 season has come and gone. We saw some very fast and competitive racing during the year. Some drivers merged as a first time points champions as others did a repeat. Drivers, fans, and sponsors had a great time. Some even got their very first win, while other came very close. Overall, our car count was as good or better than any local track around the area. We had one of the largest late model fields in this part of the country. Our front runner class was packed with cars for a great field of cars. Finally after years of low car count in the sportsman class we had a very strong field of really good cars. Beech Bend Raceway Park has come along ways in stock car racing from the very first race in 1951. Beech Bend Raceway has a lot of history of both drivers and races. Drivers like the late Bobby Hamilton, Sr., Jemery Mayfield, Mark, Jeff and David Green, Bobby Hamilton, Jr. and many more have raced at this facility. Who knows the next young driver to break into the big league of NASCAR? If you attend the races at Beech bend Raceway Park then you can say you witnessed history in the making. I as a photographer have had the privilege of taking photos of some of these NASCAR drivers at Beech Bend Raceway Park such as Bobby Hamilton, Sr. Mark, Jeff and David Green. Enough on all the history, lets talk about our 2009 champions. In no certain order, our Modified Street Champion was #44 Tony Rothe. Tony worked very hard to win this championship. Battles with a fast car of #11 Danny Marr was his number one competitor. Did we see some great battles between these two each week? In the All American Bomber Class picking up his first and only championship was #75 Jason Turner. Jason won several races and was most always in the top three ever race. I am very proud of this driver because he is my son. I only have one son and this makes a Dad very proud. I know how other Dad's feel when their son wins a race and now a championship. I have raced for years off and on but never won a championship myself. This is very special for our family. This next guy won the championship in the Front Runner class. He is #8c Curtis Butler. Curtis, won just about every race and was the driver to beat each and every week. He has made the announcement that he would be moving up to Modified Street class next year. Mark Cumming was the Front Runner Figure-8 Champion with 8 or 9 wins in 2009. What a year for this young man. Robert Cohron #99 Chevy won the sportsman class Championship. Robert may have had a camo colored car which read "You can't see this" but in reality they had no problem seeing Robert win races and take that championship. Robert had lots of help with his C&P racing. What can I say about this next guy that hasn't already been said. Sammy Sanders in his #12 machine won the late model championship. We had 10 to 15 cars most every night with a field of great drivers. It was a real battle for Sammy to win this championship and he did in style. Cole Williams won the Mini Cup Championship and did a great job. Keep your eyes on this youngster. Baby Grand Pro Class Champion goes to #77 Blake Isenburg. Blake is a young gun running with grown men and holding his own. This guy is another one to keep your eyes on. Now lets look at the special awards. The 2009 Best appearing in each class. Modified street #69 Rita Cline, All American Bomber #75 Jason Turner, Front Runner #1 Josh Wyatt, Front Runner Figure-8 #32 Mark Cummings, Sportsman #99 Robert Cohron, Late Model #99 Chad Willis, Mini Cup #88 Jeffery Cline and Baby Grand #77 Blake Isenburg. The 2009 Mechanic of the Year. Modified Street - Robert Cline, All American Bomber - Stacey Key, Front Runner - Bruce Wyatt, Front Runner Figure-8 - Mark Cummings, Sportsman - Jay Parrish, Late Model - Billy Russell, Mini Cup - Terry Williams, Jr. and Baby Grand - Joe Harris. Track Person of the Year - Kerry "KP" Payne. Most Improved Driver - Hunter Willis. Rookie of the Year - Joe Reynolds. NOTE: ANGIE I FINALLY GOT THIS ON HERE. THANK YOU FOR PUSHING ME! LOL

POSTED 11-17-09 FAIRGROUNDS RACERS CHAMPIONSHIP BANQUET

Fellow Drivers, Fans, and Sponsors,

As some of you may be aware and some may not. The track this season has decided not to have a banquet. A small group of friends of the racers and united to make a banquet happen. Visit our website to RSVP. www.championsbanquet.com

Fairgrounds Racers Championship Banquet Date: Saturday, January 16th, 2010 Deadline for RSVP: December 12th, 2009 Deadline for payment: January 4th, 2010

$30 per person ( does not include alcohol)

Please visit www.championsbanqueto.cm for the latest news.

Thanks,

Friends Of The Racers

contact us at: press@championsbanquet.com

POSTED 11-16-09 HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Happy Birthday to Tammy Dunn-Johnson! If you see Tammy today wish her a Happy Birthday.

POSTED 11-16-09 SUNDAY 11-15-09 NHRA DRAG PHOTOS HAVE BEEN POSTED

PBO MEDIA PRODUCTIONS Photo's of the Beech Bend Raceway Park NHRA Drags have been posted on my photo site. Please feel free to visit that site to look at them or purchase them. Go to www.photosbyodell.photoreflect.com or click on the PBO photo to the right to take you directly to the site. Thanks in advance for stopping by our site. Odell and Margaret Turner - PBO

POSTED 11-16-09 THE ODELL TURNER SHOW TO AIR AT DIFFERENT TIME TONIGHT

THE ODELL TURNER SHOW ON INSIGHT CABLE CHANNEL 5 WILL NOT BE SHOWN AT IT'S REGULAR TIME TONIGHT BECAUSE OF THE LOUISVILLE BASKETBALL GAME. IT WILL AIR AT 9:00 P.M. TONIGHT AFTER THE GAME. THANKS, ODELL

POSTED 11-15-09 BEECH BEND RACEWAY 2009 STOCK CAR BANQUET PHOTOS.

PBO is excited to announce that the photo's from last night's Beech Bend Raceway Park 2009 Stock car Banquet have been posted and are up for your viewing pleasure or to purchase. Go to www.photosbyodell.photoreflect.com or click on the PBO Photo on the right of this page which will take you to the site. Thanks in advance for stopping by our site. Odell and Margaret Turner-PBO

POSTED 11-14-09 STOCK CAR RULES MEETING FOR 2010 SEASON

Beech Bend Raceway Park will hold it's 2010 Stock Car rules meeting Friday, December 4, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. in the Dallas Jones Pavillion at Beech Bend Park. Each class will meet that night. See you there. NOTE: IF YOU DON'T SHOW UP THEN DON'T FUSS ABOUT THE RULES!

POSTED 11-14-09 HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO FRONT RUNNER DRIVER ERIC DISHMAN.

POSTED 11-12-09 BEECH BEND OVAL TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP BANQUET

2009 Beech Bend Raceway Oval Track Championship Banquet

Saturday November 14th @ Beech Bend Park

Doors will open 6:00---Meal served at 7:00

NOTE: The Odell Turner Show will be taped @ the Banquet. You may be on TV!

POSTED 11-12-09 SEND YOUR EMAILS TODAY

Below is the email address of the man you need to send emails to in order for the voices of the supporters of the Fairgrounds Speedway to be heard. But, it's vital to do it ASAP! Thanks so much!

UPDATE: It was brought to my attention that the guy we need to contact is Toby Compton, not Crompton as sent to me by Lisa. Please send emails regarding the track to tobycompton@nashville.gov

Thanks Stacy for the correction! :)

Tammy Brewington Public Relations Manager FAIRGROUNDS SPEEDWAY AT NASHVILLE 625 Smith Avenue, Suite 100 Nashville, TN 37203 615-242-2077 phone 615-244-3448 fax

POSTED 11-11-09 A SPECIAL DAY!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! TENA FELTS MOTHER OF DRAG RACER, ALAN FELTS

POSTED 11-10-09 PLEASE SUPPORT LOCAL RACING AND VOTE WITH YOUR SUPPORT

As most of you race fans already know, the Fairgrounds Speedway in Nashville is under attack to be closed. Here is a link to a TV station to vote to keep it open. click on this link or copy and paste to go vote. Please take the time to vote in support of racing to continue at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds?

http://www.wsmv.com/sponsors/18476618/detail.html

POSTED 11-8-09 HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARAGRET TURNER - My wife November 8, 2009

POSTED 11-8-09 HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY !!!!

HAPPY BELATED TO BIRTHDAY TO

Billy Russell - Owner of late model #12 November 5, 2009 Kimberly Williams - Daughter of driver Billy Williams#32

November 5, 2009

POSTED 11-4-09 ALL AMERICAN 400 CANCELLED

All American 400 Weekend Cancelled

The All American 400 Weekend has been canceled and will not be rescheduled. Thank you to all fans, drivers, and crew members who helped keep the track alive for one final season of great racing. Check back to this blog in the coming months for old pictures and stories from the one and only Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway!

POSTED 11-2-09 WATCH THE ODELL TURNER SHOW TONIGHT!

Tonight on the Odell Turner Show. Coverage of the Halloween 200 from Salem Speedway, Salem, IN. Check this show out on Insight Cable Channel 5 at 7:30. Be sure to watch for a very exciting show.

POSTED 11-2-09 SECOND ANNUAL FALL SWAP MEET & FLEA MARKET AT BEECH BEND RACEWAY PARK

2nd Annual Fall Classic Swap Meet & Flea Market Saturday November 7th

Admission only $5 dollars

Gates open 10:00 A.M.

Drag Races 12:00-5:00

Bring it all whatever you have that you want to get rid of cars, trailers, parts, furniture, clothes, lawnmowers, junk, even livestock. One man's junk is another man's treasure there is no set up fee only a $5 dollar admission charge per person this will all take place during the Saturday drags so start gathering up your stuff and turn into cash.