POSTED 1-29-09 EMAIL TO BE POSTED

Hi Odell, On Feb. 3rd at 7:00 p.m. (cst), Doodle will be doing a Q&A segment called "Meet the Drivers" on www.race8.com. I would like to invite everyone to go to that website to register as a member so they can join in on the segment. The registeration process is very simple. You will just need to come up with a username and password and then be sure to sign in on the night of the segment in order to be able to post questions for Doodle. As far as I know, Doodle is the only one from Bowling Green at this point to be invited to do the segment. Most of the drivers that have been featured on there have been from the Louisville, Jeffersonville and Indy areas. This site covers many forms of racing but the main focus is figure 8 racing and figure 8 drivers. I hope that everyone that can will join in that night. Hopefully, Doodle can spark someone's interest from that area and/or here and pick up some much needed sponsors for the 2009 season so he can finish up his Extreme Winged Figure 8 car. Thanks in advance for your help and cooperation. Angie Dickens

POSTED 1-29-09 IOFS SCHEDULE

IOFS READY TO ROLL January 23, 2009 - Indianapolis, IN - International Outlaw Figure 8 Series ( IOFS ) today announced their much anticipated inaugural schedule. The newly formed Outlaw traveling series is set for a very impressive and exciting season if their schedule is any indication. The series will travel to a variety of venues including many which have never hosted Outlaw Figure 8's before. The schedule features events at five speedways in three states although two are listed as tentative. Speedways of interest are two events at the recently reopened Kentucky Motor Speedway in Whitesville, KY and three dates at Plymouth, Indiana. The Plymouth events will showcase Figure 8 racing for the first time in speedway history. A surprise addition to the schedule is Slinger Super Speedway in Sliger, WI with a tentative date.If this date holds this would be the first-ever appearance of Outlaw Figure 8 racing in the Badgerland area. Other speedways listed on the schedule include Anderson, IN and Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, KY. Series representatives Charlie Hargraves and David Sink expressed extreme satisfaction with the inaugural season schedule. "Charlie worked closely with the promoters all winter long for the best possible dates for our fans and teams. Although it was challenging I think everyone should be excited and there may still be additions" Sink insisted. " We had originally announced dates for Montpelier, IN Speedway but the speedway has a new promoter in place. We will work closely with the new promoter and see if we cant get those folks involved again for all our fans who had hoped for some dirt on our schedule. Overall I'm proud of how hard Charlie ( Hargraves ) worked on putting an entertaining schedule together for our first season". The series will now put its focus and attention on purse and tire details both of which will be released in time for the series participation in the Indy Circle Track Expo Trade Show. The show scheduled for Jan. 31 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianaplois, IN. For info on the IOFS go to http://www.figure8news.com until the launch of the series website. For sponsorship opportunities with IOFS contact Charlie Hargraves at ( 317 ) 445- 4366 or David Sink at ( 765 ) 278-8231.For more info on the Indy Circle Track Expo go to http://www.shoestringracing.com 2009 IOFS SCHEDULE Jan. 31 - Indy Circle Track Expo Trade Show - Indpls.,IN ( Display ) Feb.13-15 - World OF Wheels - Indpls., IN ( Display ) Mar. 14 - Anderson Speedway - Anderson, IN ( Open Practice & Picture Day ) Mar. 21 - Anderson Speedway- Anderson, IN ( Open Practice ) Mar. 27 - Anderson Speedway - Anderson, IN ( Open Practice) May 3 - Kentucky Motor Speedway - Whitesville, KY June 13 - Plymouth Speedway - Plymouth, IN June 26 - TBA June 27 - Slinger Super Speedway - Slinger, WI ( Tentative ) June 28 - TBA July 3 - Anderson Speedway - Anderson, IN July 11 - Plymouth Speedway - Plymouth, IN Aug. 15 - Plymouth Speedway - Plymouth, IN Sept. 5 - Anderson Speedway - Anderson, IN Sept. 18 - Beech Bend Raceway Park - Bowling Green, KY ( Tentative ) Sept. 20 - Kentucky Motor Speedway - Whitesville, KY Oct. 10 - Anderson Speedway - Anderson, IN

POSTED 1-25-09 A SPECIAL DAY

Myspace Happy Birthday Graphics HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MELISSA GRIDER! TODAY IS MELISSA'S BIRTHDAY. SHE IS THE WIFE OF FORMER STOCK CAR DRIVER AND HOST OF THE TV SHOW (THE ODELL AND BILLY SHOW).

POSTED 1-24-09 THE ANSWER IS.............

THE PHONE NUMBER FOR BEECH BEND PARK IN 1953

WAS 4802

THANKS FOR PLAYING!

POSTED 1-24-09 LOOK WHO HAD A SPECIAL DAY

Happy Belated Birthday to Martha McGinnis. Martha had her birthday Thursday, January 22. Martha is the mother of stock car driver Sammy Sanders. Hope you had a great day Martha. Please feel free to leave Martha a happy birthday wish under the comment section.

POSTED 1-24-09 STOCK CAR DRIVER LOSES HIS FATHER

Our thoughts and prayers go out to stock car driver Roy Doris and the entire Doris Family. Roy's father, Billy Doris of Cottontown, TN. passed away. Again, may God be with you and your family. Readers please feel free to leave a comment for the family.

POSTED 1-22-09 BACK IN THE DAY!

Who is this Stock Car Driver?

POSTED 1-15-09 ALLISON LEGACY SERIES

Allison Legacy Series Schedule Two Races at ‘The Rock’ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Charles Hudson 910-205-8800 ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (January 15, 2009) – The Allison Legacy Series will race at the Rockingham Speedway two different times – at two different tracks during the 2009 race season. The first race for the three-quarter sized stock car series will be on the .625 road course configuration that uses the infield and part of the one-mile speedway. The race will be 35 laps and is scheduled for February 28th with an open practice session the week before on February 21st. Fans can watch the open practice and 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. The second race for the series will be contested on the new ‘Little Rock’ speedway – the .5 mile track newly built at the completion of 2008 at the Rockingham Speedway. The race at Little Rock is on September 26th. “I am very happy that the Allison Legacy cars are going to be racing at Rockingham both at the half mile and the road course," said NASCAR legend Donnie Allison. “Rockingham was one of my favorite tracks and I won my first 500 mile Cup race there. I am very happy to see the facility used for this type of racing” 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.

POSTED 1-13-09 NEWS RELEASE

UARA-Stars Late Model Series to Race at ‘The Rock’ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Charles Hudson 910-205-8800 ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (January 13, 2009) – 2008 was a great year for the Rockingham Speedway as race cars returned to the high-banked, one-mile oval for three major races during the season. Not only will there be at least three major races this season, the Carolina 200 will add another race during the weekend – the UARA-Stars Late Model Stock Car Series. The UARA-Stars will race on Saturday April 18th, 2009 – the same day as the ARCA RE/MAX Series will practice and qualify for the Carolina 200. It will be the first Late Model Stock class to race on the historic track. 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. “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.” All of the teams will get the chance to practice for the race on March 2nd, 2009 when the speedway will hold an open test for the series. As always, race fans will be admitted to the grandstands for free to watch the open test session. Tickets for the UARA race and the ARCA RE/MAX Series Carolina 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.

POSTED 1-12-09 ANOTHER PHOTO OFFER

The month of January we will have a portrait special. Family, Children, Pets, and more. They will be taken at my studio only. Here is the deal. You get one 8x10 of your choice for only $3.00, but hold on if you purchase $50.00 additional you get that 8x10 FREE. If you purchase $75.00 you get two 8x10's of your choice FREE. If you purchase $100.00 or more you get three 8x10's of your choice FREE! You must pay the $3.00 before we start the shoot. Please call us for appointment. Thanks, Odell Turner

POSTED 1-12-09 PHOTO SPECIAL

Photos by ODELL

SPECIAL FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY

(1) 8 X 10 of the DRIVER

$7.50

I have a studio with different back drops.

Here is the detail: You call for an appointment and bring the driver for photo shoot!

This will be a photo shoot of the driver in his racing suit, helment, shoes and etc.

The driver can be a drag racer, Stock car racer, go-cart racer, moto cross racer and etc.

For more info. or appointment call 783-4077

(This Photo Would Be Great For Promo!)

POSTED 1-12-09 DON'T FORGET THE SHOW TONIGHT!

THE ODELL TURNER SHOW

Tonight on Insight Cable Channel 5

7:30 P.M.

Special Guest: Brad Janes of Turn or Burn Motorsports

POSTED 1-11-09 HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW BEECH BEND PARK?

CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT WAS THE TELEPHONE NUMBER AT BEECH BEND PARK IN YEAR 1953?

I WILL POST THE ANSWER A FEW DAYS LATER!

DON'T BE AFRAID TO GUESS!

UPDATE: ANSWER 4802

Thanks for playing

POSTED 1-9-09 EMAIL FROM TAS RACING

TAS Racing 602 Bascomb Commercial Parkway West Woodstock, Georgia 30189 Telephone: (770) 928-1533 Fax: (770) 592-9170 www.tylerspeer.com January 8, 2009 Mr. Odell Turner turnermotorsports99.blogspot.com Dear Odell, I spoke with you early in the week in reference to the Rockingham race on New Years Day. The picture posted on your web page of the yellow and white #60 car on its side is of Tyler Speer not Brian Silas. The driver of the #60 car is Tyler Speer from Woodstock, GA. This was Tyler’s first time on a super speedway and the first race for this 1972 Chevelle he and his crew built and set up to race. Tyler started young at the age of five racing motocross, then he went to Karts and he has spent the last three seasons racing the Allison Legacy Touring Series. Tyler has finished top ten in the points for the last two seasons in the Allison Legacy series. Tyler just turned 18 year old 10 days prior to this race, making him the youngest driver of the Rockingham race. Tyler had to start last at the back of the pack because his radio harness would not work at the start of the race. Tyler came into the pits at the start of the parade laps to have the harness replaced. As the race began Tyler started at the rear making his way to the front quickly however from the picture posted on your site was involved in this accident early in the race. The #14 car did not clear the #36 which was running in the middle nor the #60 car of Tyler Speer who was on the outside. The #14 car caused the #60 car to actually drive on the wall making him airborne on his side above the wall. Tyler managed to land the car on all four wheels without a scratch on either the left or right side of the car. Tyler could be seen running up and down pit row getting parts to repair the car. Tyler and his crew repaired the car to come back and finish the race in the 33rd position. Thanks to all of my fans who did not give up on me and to my awesome crew for getting the car back out on the track. Please take time to visit my website www.tylerspeer.com I will be updating it soon with pictures from the Rockingham race. Special Thanks to all of our sponsors: ECM Modular Walls, Proto Tools,GDE Renovations, Interstate Batteries, Keller Williams Realty, Racing Radios, Proboat, Grandparents, Aunt,Uncle, Mom, Dad, Timothy,Ron & Linda of R. Wilson Contracting, VP Fuels, US Industrial Supply Thank you for your time, Tim and Tyler Speer

POSTED 1-9-09 UPDATE ON NEW KENTUCKY/TENNESSEE LATEMODEL SERIES

Odell, Beech Bend has posted their 2009 Schedule which includes two dates for the Kentucky/Tennessee Latemodel Series. July 3rd and Sept. 6. Highland Rim has posted their rules which are a copy of Beech Bend’s rules so it looks like everyone is getting on the same page. I have updated the Ken-Ten website and it has the rules, schedule and test and tune dates posted. Craig Thompson of Renegade Chassis is contacting All the track owners letting them know things are coming together and they need to finish posting schedules and rules and also ask to post a link to The series website. www.turnorburn.com/kenten/kenten.htm Thanks Brad Janes

POSTED 1-9-09 IOFS PICKS UP SPONSOR FOR 2009

YARDARM JOINS IOFSIndianapolis, IN - January 7, 2008 - International Outlaw Figure 8 Series (IOFS) officials today announced that YARDARM MARINE PRODUCTS has joined the series as an official sponsor for the 2009 season.Yardarm Marine Products in association with the IOFS series will award a newly refurbished Outlaw Late Model chassis at years end. The chassis will go to the highest finisher in the final point standings who competes with the series in a Stock type car. Yardarm will also award several sets of bumpers at seasons end as well.Yardarm Marine Products is an Indianapolis based company that specializes in building marine boat products such as: Boat Jacks, Boat Dollies, Stern Drive Installers, Work Stations, Engine Stands, and Outboard Storage Racks among other products.Owners Jeff and Pam Delk have been heavily involved in motor sports over the years in several capacities. They have owned cars driven by drivers Danny & Corey Turner as well as Jeff Shackleford in years past. Their name has also been displayed prominently on the side of many cars in the Central Indiana area for many years.Series Director Charlie Hargraves expressed excitement when announcing details of the involvement with Yardarm. " This is extremely exciting to have a business like Yardarm take an interest in IOFS. Now with the support of Yardarm the IOFS will be able to give something back to the Stock guys who will support us this season. Maybe this will make it easier for a Stock driver to move up into a Late Model for 2010" explains Hargraves.Delk will also campaign a Late Model with IOFS in 2009 with Son-In-Law Jeff Shackleford behind the wheel.IOFS encourages you to visit Yardarm Marine Products at: 5701 Elmwood Ave., Suite B Indianapolis, IN for any metal fabrication needs. Also check them out on the web at http://www.yardarm.com or telephone (800) 547- 5243 toll free or (317) 780- 2020 at their local number.

POSTED 1-7-09 MORE ON THE IOFS SERIES

IOFS INVADES BLUEGRASS STATE IN 2009 Indianapolis, IN - January 6, 2009 - International Outlaw Figure 8 Series (IOFS) officials today announced a new venue to the already busy 2009 inaugural schedule.Officials announced that the traveling Outlaw Figure 8 series will visit the newly reopened Kentucky Motor Speedway later in the year. The 1/4 high banked asphalt facility near Whitesville, KY is slated for a date yet to be determined. Series Director Charlie Hargraves explains the reason for the TBA date. “Promoter Scott Greer is actually in the process of making some changes to the track. He doesn't think the Figure 8 track will be finished until mid season. With that being said we both agreed a fall date would be best and once he sees how he is progressing with the changes we should be able to finalize an actual date at KMS"stated Hargraves”.Kentucky Motor Speedway opened in 1960 but it wasn't until 1981 that a Figure 8 course was installed. The track was closed after the 2004 season and has set idle until Greer took over promotional duties in late 2008. A single event was held in November.As it stands now the newly formed IOFS series now has four speedways in two states with this latest announcement. In addition to KMS the series will visit Indiana speedways in Plymouth, Montpelier, and Anderson. IOFS officials are shooting for Januar y 31 as the date the entire schedule should be finalized. The IOFS will participating in the Indy Circle Track Expo Trade Show Jan. 31 at which time the chosen tire will be announced.For info on the IOFS go to http://www.figure8news.com until the launch of the series website. For sponsorship opportunities with IOFS contact Charlie Hargraves at ( 317) 445- 4366 or David Sink at ( 765 ) 278-8231.For more info on the Indy Circle Track Expo go to http://www.shoestringracing.com

POSTED 1-5-09 EMAIL FROM C & P RACING (JAY PARRISH) FOR POSTING!

Odell Thanks to everyone from C&P Racing for their support and the help that everyone gave me while we raced at Rockingham Speedway. We had a great time with everyone who came to The Rock, thanks again for all the support we had and hope to continue to have the support and fun we have had starting this 2009 racing season. Rumor is we may be going to Talledega, Darlington or Richmond plus Bristol and Kentucky this year. Thanks again - C&P Racing Jay Parrish Car# 79 PS - Odell can you post this on your website for all our fans. Thanks.

POSTED 1-5-09 WINNER OF THE FIRST GIVE-A-WAY FROM THE ODELL TURNER SHOW IN 2009

The first Odell Turner Show for 2009 started with a question. With the right answer from the first caller you would win a free 8 x 10 of the fiery crash of #5 Open Wheel driver Ricky Sanford. The question was what year did Dallas Jones and the Jones family open the circle track for stock car racing? I got a bunch of calls and heard 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986 and also got 1985 more than once, which was the correct answer. The first caller with the correct answer of 1985 was Sarah Jo White of Richardsville, KY. Sarah, your photo is on it's way. Congratulations to Sarah Jo and thanks to all the other callers. Keep watching our show to win more prizes. Again, thanks to everyone. Odell Turner

POSTED 1-5-09 MAKE PLANS TO WATCH THE SHOW TONIGHT!

THE NEW "ODELL TURNER SHOW"

The Odell and Billy Show has come to an end. The show had great guest and some great times in 2008. Unfortunately, Billy Grider my partner had some changes at his day time job and has not been able to be on the show for the last several weeks. Billy and I talked and he has decided that he can not make the show in 2009. However if things change, hopeful Billy can set in on some shows in 2009. I know it was not what Billy wanted to do and certainly I didn't. I know first hand how this job thing is because I lost my job after 15 years in the coffee industry due to CUT BACKS! Anyway we are going to go on as "The Odell Turner Show". Tonight our special guest will be track official, Gary Dalton. Next Monday night will be Brad Janes of The Turn or Burn Motorsports Group. Be sure to tune in tonight on Insight Cable Channel 5 at 7:30 p.m.

POSTED 1-2-09 FINISHING ORDER OF THE POLAR BEAR 150

POS. No. Driver Hometown Sponsor Make LAPS 1. 51 Chuck Barnes, SR. Louisville, KY Mike Prott Transmission 1984 Chevy Monte Carlo 155 2. 22 Anthony White Clinton, IN 155 3. 91 Clint Watkins Maggie Valley, NC Appalachian Amusement Center, Joe Metcalf Race Engines 1978 Chevy Camaro 155 4. 68 Timothy Jenson Bonaire, GA Jenwood Millworks, Fineline Contracting 1979 Chevy Malibu 155 5. 7 Tony Conway Louisville, KY Deasy Auto Center, Owen Racing 1988 Chevy Monte Carlo 155 6. 58 Larry Latham Louisville, KY Work & Western Outfitters, Nocona Belt Co. 1986 Chevy Monte Carlo 155 7. 04 Jason Callebs Corbin, KY 155 8. 111 Joe Williamson Sheppardsville, KY 155 9. 12 Wayne Locklear Darlington, SC Palmetto Auto Auction 1980 Chevy Camaro 155 10. 67 Casey Heavrin 155 11. 32 Roger Williams St. Paul Indiana Williams Precision Engines 1979 Chevy Camaro 155 12. 79 Jay Parrish Bowling Green, KY Cohron's Mechanical, MGM Specialties 1988 Chevy Monte Carlo 155 13. 1 Joey Meier Mooresville, NC Robby Fuller Motorsports, Jeff Spraker Racing 1986 Chevy Monte Carlo 155 14. 71 Bobby East Mooresville, NC Dallas Metal Products, K&K Insurance 1971 Dodge 155 15. 9 Todd Kempf St. Anthony, IN 154 16. 13 Randy McAnulty Concord, NC Randy McAnulty Race Cars, RM Machine Shop 1978 Chevy Nova 154 17. 5 James Nicola Pittsburgh, PA 154 18. 16 Freddie Taylor, Jr Abingdon, VA JRM Racing Products, TRC Race Cars, Pro Image Expo 1977 Chevy Camaro 154 19. 77 Jason Drummond 154 20. 15 Tim Treadwell Spartansburg, SC Treadwell's Racing Stuff, Jack Smith Transmission 1984 Chevy Monte Carlo 154 21. 45 Jay Baker 153 22. 64 Gary Davis Kinston, NC Davis Farm, Mel's Ignition 1986 Chevy Monte Carlo 153 23. 20 Scott Caudell Scottsburg, IN Jimmie's Motor Machine, Tim's Body Shop, Economy Auto 151 24. 10 Charles Hutto Monroe, NC Autotrader.com, Doug Herbert.com 1984 Chevy Monte Carlo 151 25. 03 Kevin Wolfe 151 26. 21 Regina June Darlington, SC Red Cross, Palmetto Auto Auction 1980 Chevy Camaro 151 27. 36 Wallace Leatherwood 149 28. 38 Eugene Vaughn Charleston, SC 148 29. 72 Frank Oriti Hinckley, OH Mars Trucking, Shaker Valley Foods 1988 Chevy Monte Carlo 147 30. 14 Tab Boyd 144 31. 19 Scott Bowman Murrysville, PA L&E Concrete Pumping, Rockway Concrete 1975 Chevy Monte Carlo 143 POS. No. Driver Hometown Sponsor Make LAPS 32. 00 Brett Hudson Owensboro, KY Double H Hydrolics, G&A Trucking 1979 Chevy Monte Carlo 140 33. 60 Tyler Speer Woodstock, GA Proboat, R Wilson Contractors 1972 Chevy Chevelle 136 34. 47 Tony Moore 135 35. 11 Jimmy Elledge Anderson, CA 1988 Chevy Monte Carlo 131 36. 17 JD Frey Ferndale, CA JR Motorsports, JRE Inc 1980 Chevy Camaro 130 37. 112 Kyle Hadley Louisville, KY Boot Leg Bar BQ, Amsoil 1986 Chevy Monte Carlo 130 38. 8 Phil Gould 123 39. 57 Bryan Silas Stuart, FL PBG Chevy Monte Carlo 123 40. 33 Sean Calway 112 41. 29 Jason Leatherwood Waynesville, NC Appalachian Amusement Center, Joe Metcalf Race Engines 1978 Chevy Camaro 109 42. 888 Tony Tumas Elkton, MD Twigg Racing, Rocket Drywall,Great Blue Yachts 1979 Chevy Malibu 102 43. 76 Allen Redmon 92 44. 55 Waylon Flynn Hickory, NC 92 45. 54 Bill Tremmel Sigourney, IA Schroeder Frame, Atwood Electric, Mid-State Machine 1988 Chevy Monte Carlo 82 46. 30 David Bryant Concord, NC Brickhouse Tavern, Dale Jr. Foundation 82 47. 34 Richard Nicola Pittsburgh, PA 69 48. 721 John Bennett 68 49. 41 Chad Hall 44 50. 27 Jeff Caudell Austin, IN Tim's Body Shop, Hicks Painting, Collings Differential Shop 1986 Chevy Monte Carlo 44 51. 31 Doug Weiss Dallas Center, IA Dirtworks Auto Repairs, Hy Tire, Fast Shafts 1987 Chevy Monte Carlo 44 52. 462 Mike Meimar 36 53. 69 Ray Peele Swansboro, NC 30 54. 014 Roscoe Thompson 17 55. 6 Frank Kapfhammer Louisville, KY 17 56. 3 Billy Ammons Deatsville, AL Ray Givens Roof Consultant, Ammons Truck Repair 1984 Chevy Monte Carlo 17 57. 113 Joe Russell 9 58. 83 Karl Willard 9 59. 53 Scott Joplin 9 60. 115 Michael Giloman 0 61. 2 Duke Bare Medaview, VA DNS 62. 28 Jeff Melton Concord, NC NASCAR Graphics, A-1 Automotive 1980 Ford Thunderbird DNS 63. 18 Stoyan Zutich Brace Bridge, Ontario DNS 64. 4 Jimmy Hicks Mullin, TX Matther Hicks Allstate Insurance Agency Chevy Nova DNS 65. 02 Matthew Hicks Fort Worth, TX Matther Hicks Allstate Insurance Agency Chevy Nova DNS 66. 70 Steve Hadley Lebanon, TN DNS 67. 99 Rick Erwin Louisville, KY Work and Western Wear, KY Clutch DQ

POSTED 1-1-09 SELECTED QUOTES - POLAR BEAR 150

January 1, 2009 JD Frey (No. 17 Chevy Camaro) finished 36th “We just got hit in the back on the restart. Our day was good. The car was good, we were just sitting back waiting for the end of this deal to be here at the end and got wrecked.” Anthony White (No. 22 Chevy Monte Carlo) finished 2nd “I race dirt all the time. When it got loose, I didn’t know you could skate the tires like that. We came back in with about 60 to go and fell back to about 20th. We just kept plugging along.” On Rockingham, “I love this place. I’d like to come back tomorrow.” Clint Watkins (#91) finished 5th “Had a long day. Had to bite down on some restarts. I messed myself up on that last restart, spun the tires. Got a little excited, my bad, let some of those guys get by me. Fourth place, we’ll take it. Not bad for a bunch of ol’ country boys who built this thing in our basements. I had a lot of fun and hope to be able to do it again.” Brian Silas (No. 57 Chevy Monte Carlo) finished 39th “I’m not excatly sure happened. I felt grip until almost when I came out of the corner. I’m not sure if someone tapped me in the left rear. I felt even with that, I don’t think that was it. I saved it the first time. The second time I felt like I had no grip in the corner. After that I knew it was going to be painful. Thank God I’m alright. I’m glad the guys built a good car. I don’t think if it was one of those other teams it would have held up. We were having a good day before the wreck. I had no idea where we were running but I was having fun. I want to thank everyone who got me here.” Chuck Barnes, Sr. (Chevy Monte Carlo) Race Winner “Everything was great. Real nice place, set up real good. Couldn’t ask for a better place to race. We were in second, third or first until the break, came in and changed tires, the guys did a little bit of changing on it and we came back out and got out front and stayed there. We had planned on taking it easy the first 75 laps and come in and make some changes and go from there. We changed tires, some pressures, a sway bar. My son, Chuck Barnes Jr., is the crew chief and he decided on the changes. The car was loose going in, in the middle and coming off (in the first half). We tightened it up a little - it was still loose going in, but tight coming off. The 00 car was the most competitive one out there. Something happened to his engine there at the end. Had it not happened, it would have been real close there at the end. I’ve been racing about 30 years. I am trying to cut back to some of the bigger races. Maybe one or two a year. This win is one of the top of my career. This is the best place we’ve been to.”

POSTED 1-1-09 BRIAN SILAS CRASHES AT THE POLAR BEAR 150

Brian Silas, who also competed in last year’s ARCA/Remax Carolina 500 and Hooter’s ProCup American 200 at the Rockingham Speedway, tumbled coming out of turn four, collecting the barriers at the entrance to pit road and destroying his Monte Carlo. UPDATE: I WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS #60 OF TYLER SPEER. TAS RACING SENT ME AN EMAIL WITH THE CORRECTION. THANKS GUYS FOR THE INFO. AND GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR RACING PROGRAM.

POSTED 1-1-09 UPDATE FROM ROCKINGHAM

Barnes Wins the Polar Bear 150 ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (January 1, 2009) – After practice yesterday, Brett Hudson made the bold statement that he and Chuck Barnes, Sr. were going to be the class of the field come race time. He was right. The two dominated for most of Thursday afternoon, trading the lead back and forth through a myriad of cautions. Unfortunately for Hudson, Barnes’ luck held as the laps wound down. Hudson’s did not. Barnes, who started from the R.A. Jeffrey’s Distributing Company pole, took advantage of blown engine in Hudson’s Chevy Monte Carlo with ten laps to go to take the checkered flag in the inaugural Polar Bear 150 at the Rockingham Speedway Thursday afternoon. “We definitely had something for them at the end,” said Hudson. “I knew we had a problem on the last caution, the water pressure was up and down. I was hoping it would hold until the end.” Hudson finished 32nd. “We were in second, third or first until the break,” said Barnes of Louisville, KY in victory lane. “We came in and changed tires and the guys did a little bit of changing on it and we came back out and got out front and stayed there. “We had planned on taking it easy the first 75 laps and come in and make some changes and go from there. The 00 car (Hudson) was the most competitive one out there. Something happened to his engine there at the end. Had it not happened, it would have been real close there at the end.” Clinton, Indiana’s Anthony White, the NASCAR Technical Institute’s Hard Charger of the race award winner, finished second in his first start on a paved track. Rounding out the top-five were Clint Watkins of Maggie Valley, NC and Bonaire, Georgia’s Tim Jensen and Tony Conway of Louisville, KY. J.D. Frey, a mechanic for Earnhardt-Ganassi Racing’s Sprint Cup team, whose entry was owned by Dale Earnhardt, Jr., ran with the leaders most of the day, only to be caught up in a late-race accident. “Our day was good,” said a dejected Frey. “The car was good, we were just sitting back waiting for the end of this deal to be here at the end and got wrecked.” Frey wasn’t the only one who had his day end in an on-track incident. Brian Silas, who also competed in last year’s ARCA/Remax Carolina 500 and Hooter’s ProCup American 200 at the Rockingham Speedway, tumbled coming out of turn four, collecting the barriers at the entrance to pit road and destroying his Monte Carlo. ““I’m not exactly sure happened,” said Silas. “I felt grip until I was almost out of the corner. I’m not sure if someone tapped me in the left rear. I felt even with that, that wasn’t what it was. I saved it the first time. The second time I felt like I had no grip in the corner. After that I knew it was going to be painful.” Despite the hard end to his day, Silas plans to return with the ARCA/Remax Series for the second annual Carolina 200 on April 18 and 19, 2009. For more information or for tickets please call the speedway at 910-205-8800 or visit http://www.rockinghamspeedway.com/.

POSTED 1-1-09 LOCAL DRIVER FINISHES IN THE TOP 15 AT THE POLAR BEAR 150

Bowling Green, KY. (by Phone) I talked to driver Jay Parrish on the telephone at 6:15 p.m. and he said that he finished 12th and on the lead lap. Jay also said that he was involved in a little accident in which he hit a car head on but it didn't mess up his car too bad. Congratulations Jay with a 12th place finish. With 77 cars signed up for this race and 60+ making the race 12th is really good. I know all of Bowling Green are proud of you. See you when you get home.

POSTED 1-1-09 THE POLAR BEAR 150 WINNER

The Polar Bear 150 in Rockingham, NC has just concluded and #51 Chuck Barnes takes the win. I will post the final finishing order as soon as I get it. Also keep checking back for the finish of Bowling Green's local driver Jay Parrish's finishing spot.

POSTED 1-1-09 FIRST POST OF 2009 AND IT IS A NEWS FLASH FROM ROCKINGHAM, NC.

This just in at 10:55 a.m. CST. Jay Parrish of Bowling Green, KY. has qualified 22nd at Rockingham, N.C. in the Polar Bear 150. They will be starting three wide so that should put Jay on the eighth row on the outside. Good luck Jay, we're proud of you here in BG. Thanks to Jo Ann, Jay's wife for reporting to us this morning. More sports news update to come from Rockingham as I get them.