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9th Annual Holley NHRA Hot Rod Reunion Tickets on Sale

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE




Media Contact: Monique Valadez , mvaladez@nhra.com, 909.622.3389 office

9th annual Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion Tickets on Sale



BOWLING GREEN, KY. (December 16, 2010) - Tickets are now available for the 9th annual Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion, held June 16-18, 2011 (Thursday – Saturday) at the historic Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green , Kentucky . The2011 NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series kicks off at the National Hot Rod Reunion. The Reunion weekend includes Hot Heads Eliminator Nostalgia Drag Racing plus NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing, a huge SoffSeal Show ’N Shine, the sensational Cacklefest, Honoree Reception, hundreds of historic race cars on exhibit, a Manufacturer’s Midway and Swap Meet.







The event days have changed to Thursday through Saturday, but the same exciting entertainment will remain. The event will also honor some of hometown drag racing heroes. The event Grand Marshal is Drag Racing Hall of Famer Bruce Larson with Honorees Jack Doyle; Dave Boertman; Jim Oddy; Bill Pryor and Jim Naramore; and Tom Raley. The Justice Brother Car Care Products Reunion Spotlight will shine on the Cluster Busters Car Club of Indianapolis.







Regular adult weekend pass is $60. Purchase online and print your tickets from home at https://t1.clicknprint.com/tix/SilverStream/Pages/pgIndex.html?siteID=2949. Tickets are also available by phone, call 1-800-884-NHRA (6472).







For more information about the Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion, call 1-800-884-6472 or contact the Museum at 909-622-2133. Show 'n Shine; Vendor; and Swap Meet registration forms are available online at http://www.museum.nhra.com/apcm/templates/general.asp?articleid=676&zoneid=41&navsource=reunions. Entry forms for Show n Shine 2 for 1 advance purchase only includes show entry and 2 weekend passes for $65. Racer registration forms will be mailed to all 2010 participants. Forms will be available on the web site January 31, 2011.





Get your tickets starting today for the 9th annual HOLLEY NHRA NATIONAL HOT ROD REUNION® in Bowling Green, KY., June 16-18, 2011

Bell has accident

Hey Odell,

Ya wish to have a little fun with Bell-Bell.  Steve fell at work and injured his

heel and will be off work for a week to recover.  Fortunately he did not fracture

anything but advised to stay of the heel (contusion) until next Friday.

Perhaps you could put a recovery notice on your site.


Dr. Jack "Doc" Buzarrd

Happy Birthday to.......

Linda Cohron

12-20-10

Wife of Jerry Cohron, Owner of #99 Sportsman Car

Hot Rod Reunion

Key Dates Announced for the 2011 California and National Hot Rod Reunions

NHRR will take place June 16-18 and CHRR will take place Oct. 21-23



POMONA, CA— Organizers of the annual California Hot Rod Reunion, presented by the Automobile Club of Southern California, and the Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion have announced new dates for the popular nostalgic weekend festivals.



“Start your engines and plan ahead for next year, race fans!” said Reunion Director Tony Thacker, “The new dates for the 2011 Reunions were selected to best accommodate NHRA race fans, and we’ll be better than ever in 2011.”



In 2011, the Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion will now take place on Thursday through Saturday, June 16-18 at Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green , KY. The new dates will provide Reunion fans more action on the track with night racing on Friday and allow fans to spend Father’s Day with family.



In 2011, the 20th Anniversary California Hot Rod Reunion will take place on Friday through Sunday, Oct. 21-23 at the Auto Club Famoso Raceway in McFarland , CA .



Tickets to the 2011 Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion go on sale Dec. 16, 2010 and tickets for the 2011 California Hot Rod Reunion go on sale June 16, 2011. To purchase tickets online and information on HOT ROD REUNION events, visit http://www.museum.nhra.com/apcm/templates/general.asp?articleid=676&zoneid=41&navsource=reunions.











The HOT ROD REUNION™ is a series of events produced by the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum, presented by the Automobile Club of Southern California, and located in Pomona, Calif. The HOT ROD REUNION events are part of the museum’s “living history” philosophy, which works to bring to life the sights, sounds and people who made history in the early days of drag racing, land speed racing and the golden age of American car culture.



Unique among motorsports events, HOT ROD REUNION honor some of the top names in hot rodding from the past and feature a fabulous array of cool drag cars, street rods and customs of the historic and present-day hot rod eras.



Each HOT ROD REUNION event features a wide variety of activities, including NHRA vintage drag racing, featuring some the sport’s most famous and historic cars and drivers racing in such classes at Nostalgia Top Fuel, Funny Car, Fuel Altereds, Supercharged Gassers, Classic Super Stock, Hot Rods and others



Happy Anniversary to.......

Clay and Stephanie Jones

12-7-10

NEWS FLASH!!! SCREAMIN DEMON RACING

will have 3 cars and 3 drivers for the 2011 racing season at Beech Bend Raceway Park.  Brian Phelps and Dakota Gibson will be driving for SDR. Good Luck in 2011

News from Team 44

In 2011 Phillip Akin shown here holding the checker flag will not race in the sportsman class at Beech Bend Raceway Park.  Instead, Greg Meredith shown here second from the rear will be driving.  Phillip has bought a Frank Kimmel Series car from Jay Parrish.  Phillip will race in the Frank Kimmel Series at tracks such as Salem Speedway, Bristol, Charlotte and more. Good Luck to Greg and Phillip!

One of the biggest topics at the rules meeting.

If you weren't at the drivers meeting then you missed this story.  During the rules meeting for the Front Runners the name Tommy Hoover was brought up more than any rule.  Not every driver but most seem to be more worried about Tommy than a rule change.  Let me take you back in time just in case you weren't at Beech Bend Raceway Park during the 2010 season.  Tommy won most ever race in the oval and even when he started in the rear, which was almost every other week because the winner of the race has to start in the rear next week.  So I can see why these other drivers are worried about Tommy.  In my opinion, I think Tommy is a good driver but don't think it is all in his skills.  I think it is mostly the car.  So if you guys and gals would work harder on your cars then maybe you could beat him.  The Chaffin kid in the #16 beat him, the #11 car beat him, and Josh Wyatt beat him.  In 2011 the rules have changed to having a sell after every race in the middle of the track for $1000 (the whole car less seat and belts)  Tommy didn't like this rule and said he may not be back in 2011 and just park his car and go boating!  I don't think Tommy will give in that easy. I say Tommy will be back and still win his share of races.  Tommy did make it clear that he will be focusing on the Front Runner Figure-8 next year and not the oval.  

ATTENTION RACE FANS!

The Full Size Cars are coming back to Beech Bend Raceway Park in 2011.  The rules are the same as the new Street Stock Class.  The above photo shows some of the figure drivers that told Dallas they would build a car and support the figure-8.  Above making a return to the eight is Hard charging "Mike Mason", Front running driver Anthony "WILDMAN" Hudson, Wheel man J.J. Schweicher.  And new to the full size cars are Ryan and Byran Mason.  I am hearing that Matt Melton, Wayne Green, Tommy Lawrence are building eight cars.  Also the big question will 5 in a roll figure champ, Richard "Doodle" Dickens be back?  What about Ricky Dickens? And Kevin Dickens?  And Randy Wells? Also hearing that David Jesse James is building one.  And maybe Jesse Pedigo?

Modified Street Rules Meeting at Beech Bend Raceway Park

Biggest news of the night!  NO MORE MODIFIED STREET CLASS.  It will be know as the new Street class. The rules in 2010 was $2000 to buy the engine. Now the buy rules is $1000.  HOLD ON!!! The $1000 is for the whole entire car except the seat and belts.  And the cars weight was 3000lbs but now it is 3300. And the tire rule was 75 series DOT in 2010, but in 2011 you can race 60, 70 and 75 series tires.  Still 15's but NO DIAMONDBACKS or ANY RACING TIRES! This rule should stop the big money cars and make a better field of cars. These cars will go to the middle of the track after each race for a claim sale.

All American Bomber Class Rules Meeting at Beech Bend Raceway Park

The American Bomber Class will be for KIDS.  The age has not been set yet.  But Dallas did say it will be for kids 12-16 or 17 years old. The cars will have a roll cage.

Front Runner and Front Runner Figure-8 Rules Meeting at Beech Bend Raceway Park

The Front Runner class didn't change anything except, they will pull to the middle of the track and have a sale of cars after the race. The buying price is $1000 per car.  And anyone in that race can buy any car (NO three place behind the car, and driver. Last place can buy the winner. And a racer that races one night can buy or be bought)  If you don't sell your car, the driver can't come back in that car, but can come back in a different car. There may not be a buy at all.  But example, If someone buys the winner then the winner could buy the second place car and so on.  This is for the entire car minus the seat and belts. 

Sportsman Rules Meeting at Beech Bend Raceway Park

The Sportsman meeting. In photo's above are, Steve Bell, Doc Buzzard, John Epley, Brian Cherry, Paul Watkins, Johnny Watkins, Paul's son, Joe Reynolds, Joe's girlfriend, Phillip Akin, Greg Meredith, Myrl Melton, Joey Stancil and Daymond Long.  The Sportsman class did not change. The only thing is that Dallas agree to order all F53 tires.

Late Model Rules Meeting at Beech Bend Raceway Park

On Friday night, 6:00 p.m. drivers, crews, car owners along with Dallas and Clay Jones, owners of Beech Bend Raceway Park met for the rules meeting. This post is of the late model's meeting.  (TOP PHOTO) Left to Right:  Clay Jones, Dallas Jones and Bobby White.  Bobby seems to be asking, Why?  (MIDDLE PHOTO) Left to Right: Keith Montgomery driver of the #40 car, Dennis White driver of the #3 car and Danny Montgomery father of Keith. (BOTTOM PHOTO) Left to Right: Tim Deweese car owner and crew member and Tony Willis car owner of Hunter and Chad's cars.  Tony seems to be telling it.  With all that being said, the late models stay the same as 2010.

Coming Soon!

Updates on the stock car rules meeting for the 2011 season at Beech Bend Raceway Park.

Today is.............

Sarah Jo White's Birthday
Wife of Bobby White, car owner, BBR tech, former stock car driver and parts owner.

11-30-10

Happy Birthday!

This Friday Night at Beech Bend Raceway Park

Be sure to mark your calendar for Friday night December 3rd that is when the 2011 rules meeting will take place at Beech Bend Park. Meeting will start at 6:00.

My mother has a health problem.

My mother found out last week that she has a large tumor in her colon.  We go back to the doctor this coming Wednesday to see if it is cancer. I'm asking all of you to please say a prayer for my mother. Thanks, Odell and family.

More from the Kentucky Motorsports Hall of Fame.

Check out this link.http://kentuckportshalloffame.com/Class_of_2010_Inductees.html

HappyThanksgiving!

To all our readers. Hope you and your family have a great day.

Odell and Margaret Turner

Local Racing News and Rumors by ODELL 

Look who is having an Anniversary.

Laymon and Mary Willis will celebrate their 50th anniversary Nov. 28, 2010.  Laymon is a former stock car racer in his own rights and the father of stock car racer Tony Willis.  Laymon is also the grandfather of  Chad Willis #99 and #9 Hunter Willis, late model driver's.  Congratulations to Laymon and Mary.  Happy Anniversary!

COMING TO BEECH BEND RACEWAY PARK THIS WEEKEND!

TCI SS/S Combo points series for 2010

Photo Courtesy of Beech Bend Raceway Park

Congratulations go out to Kevin Cradduck and Team Nitro Plate for winning the TCI SS/S Combo points series for the 2010 season.

Check out my consignment store!

Stuff and Things Consignment

742 Old Morgantown Road

Bowling Green, KY.

270-392-6871

www.bgstuffandthings.blogspot.com

Drags this weekend at Beech Bend Raceway Park

November 20th Saturday Fun Day Program

November 21st NHRA Bracket Program Time Trials start at 11 A.M.

2010 ARCA Championship Awards Banquet

Email for posting!

I would like for you if you could to post on your blog site that my father, Bobby Lewis has had two massive strokes with pneumonia and needs your prayers. Bobby raced at beech bend in the early 60's to late 70's with his share of wins and track championships.thanks for your help...Randy Lewis

NOTE:  Randy our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. 

PHOTOS HAVE BEEN POSTED

Check out photo's from the 2010 Stock Car Awards Banquet.  Go to www.photosbyodell.photoreflect.com

Stock Car Awards Banquet

** Awards Banquet **

The 2010 BBRP awards banquet has been scheduled for Saturday night November 13th. We will be honoring all the class champions of this year. The banquet will be held on site at Beech Bend  doors will open at 6:00 with dinner at 7:00 for more information on the banquet or to purchase tickets call the park at 270-781-7634.

Wild Street Winner

Photo Courtesy of Beech Bend Raceway Park

On Saturday afternoon Adam Preston took home the final Wild Street win of 2010 pictured here in the far lane in the Camaro when his 5.17 defeated Joel Greathouse's 5.15 in the finals.

Happy Birthday to.......

Margaret Turner

11-8-10

My wife

Happy Belated Birthday...........

Billy Russell

 November 5, 2010
Owner of late model #12

Press Release: Beech Bend Park named Park of the Year Receives other honors at Amusement Today’s Golden Ticket Awards!

Most coaster enthusiasts, park-goers, and other prominent leaders in the amusement industry alike commonly refer to Amusement Today’s (AT’s) Golden Ticket Awards as the “Oscars” of the amusement park business.  Each year, every amusement/theme park in the entire world competes for these highly prestigious golden tickets, in categories ranging from best park ride, to best roller coaster (steel and wood), and Park of the Year.

This year, the prestigious ceremony was held at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Virginia, and park manager Charlotte Gonzalez and her son, Reed Gonzalez, attended the event representing Beech Bend on September 10-11.  Among others parks present were Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari, Kings Island, Knoebels, Six Flags, and Universal Studios.

Beech Bend was very active at the Golden Ticket Awards, and received a Golden Ticket for PARK OF THE YEAR!  Beech Bend is honored to be named the Publisher’s Pick Park of the Year!  The Park of the Year is a very prestigious award given to one different park in the world every year.  The Park of the Year is a chosen for a variety of reasons.  Due to the disastrous flood waters in May, and because of park owner Dallas Jones’ health complications in February and March, the additions to Splash Lagoon did not open when expected, instead nearly two months later.  It has been rough, as we and our loyal guests know, but now Splash Lagoon is running full force.

Being named Park of the Year comes with it a prestigious award, an actual “Golden Ticket.”  This is Beech Bend Park’s first ever Golden Ticket, with many more sure to come in the future.  Not only is Beech Bend named Park of the Year, but it also remains in the Top 5 friendliest parks in the world for the fourth straight year.  The Kentucky Rumbler moves up a spot to number 16 in the rankings for all wooden roller coasters in the world in 2010.  Ever since its opening in 2006, the Kentucky Rumbler has been ranked in the top 20 wooden roller coasters every year. 

We thank everyone who has helped us achieve this wonderful milestone, and those who continue to support us as one of the friendliest parks in the world!  We will continue to grow and keep customer satisfaction a number one priority!

Reed Gonzalez, Beech Bend Park

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2010 Champions at the RIM!

Congratulations to the
2010 Champions:

Hooters Late Model - #46 Bryce Crabtree
Limited Late Model - #05 Tommy Climer
Open Wheel - #05 Tommy Climer
NorthCrest Medical Center Sportsman - #48 Howard Tucker
Tracy Langston Ford Super Stock - #32 Roger Birdsong, Jr.
Pro Truck - #98 Matt Spurlock
Front Wheel Drive Modified - #3 Sam Arnold
Challengers - #40 Toby Tobitt
Rim Runners - #11 Justin Martin
Pure Stock - #11 Tink Jackson
Legends - #17 Ross Rollings
Dwarfs - #21 Rick McIllwain
Baby Grands - #77 Blake Isenberg

COMING TO BEECH BEND RACEWAY PARK THIS WEEKEND!

This weekend brings a variety of happenings to BBRP on Saturday we will be opening at 9:00 for the swap meet/flea market and racing will begin at 12:00. The Wild Street cars will be their for their last race of the 2010 season. On Sunday we will be running our regular bracket program plus the TCI SS/S Combo race that was rained out two weeks ago will be running. Don't forget on Sunday's that time trials start at 11:00 for the remainder of the year.

Young Logan Kirby gets another win 10-31-10

Photo Credit: Beech Bend Raceway Park

Logan Kirby takes home the win in the Trophy class.

English takes the win at Beech Bend Raceway 10-31-10

Photo Credit: Beech Bend Raceway Park

Holden English wins the KY State Championship Class for the Jr. Dragster 13 year old and up class.  NOTE: Holden has also won two other state championship trophies in Illinois for jr dragster and high school.

Fox takes championship in two states with win 10-31-10 at Beech Bend Raceway Park

Photo Credit: Beech Bend Raceway Park

Jay Fox wins the KY State Championship Jr. Dragster 8-12 year old class. Jay also won the Indiana State Championship Race that was contested earlier this year in Chandler Indiana.

Ridge picks up win at Beech Bend Raceway Park 10-31-10

Photo Credit: Beech Bend Raceway Park

Bubba Ridge wins the KY State Championship Motorcycle class.

Franklin, KY. native wins at Beech Bend Raceway Park 10-31-10

Photo Credit: Beech Bend Raceway Park

Larry Fleming wins the KY State Championship Sportsman Class.

Kitchens wins 10-31-10

Photo Credit: Beech Bend Raceway Park

KJ Kitchens wins the KY State Championship Pro Class.

Super Pro Class Winner 10-31-10

Photo Credit: Beech Bend Raceway Park

Paul Rich wins the KY State Champion Super Pro class.

Winner at Beech Bend Raceway Park, Saturday 10-30-10

Photo Credit: Beech Bend Raceway Park

Kevin Thompson takes home the win in the Quick Fuel race.

Halloween 200 photo's are up on site.

Check out photo's from the 2010 Halloween 200 at Salem Speedway, Salem, IN.  Go to this link www.photosbyodell.photoreflect.com

CAR TRAILER FOR SALE

$1500.00 will make this trailer yours!  Get it now and be ready for the 2011 racing season.  This trailer want last long.  Call 270-392-6871 ask for Odell or stop by Stuff and Things Consignment at 742 Old Morgantown Road, Bowling Green, Ky.  Tuesday-Friday 10-5 or Saturday 10-2.