Tuesday, June 30, 2009

POSTED 6-30-09 MY FIRST EVER DRAG RACE

You guessed it. This is me in my 1999 Camaro on the 1/4 mile drag strip at Beech Bend Raceway Park. I made 12 passes. My best time was 15.245 in 1/4 and my best time in 1/8 was 9.887 My best M.P.H in 1/4 was 92.57 and in 1/8 it was 73.71 m.p.h. I know I have a lot to learn and I would like to thank everyone that help me with air pressure, how to line up and etc. Great group of guys/gals. I had a blast. Good Lord willing I'll be back next Tuesday night.

POSTED 6-30-09 BEAVER FUN NIGHT DRAG/OVAL RACING TONIGHT

Come out to Beech Bend Raceway Park tonight for the Beaver Fun Night of Drag/Oval Racing. It starts at 6:00 p.m. and cost only $5.00 per person to get in. Plus tonight I will make my debut at drag racing. I have a 1999 Camaro that I will take to the 1/4 mile drag track. This will be my first ever time to drag. If you have a car that you drive on the street come out pay your $5 for yourself and $5 for your car and then drag your car/truck against me for a night of FUN!

POSTED 6-30-09 LOOKING FOR A RIDE

Hi Odell, I don't know if you remember me or not. I'm wayne Miller's daughter(Sissie). The reason I'm writing to you is to see if you know if anyone would give our daughter a chance to race. I am disabled with back and leg trouble. We can not afford to put her in a car. She is 20 now. She really wants to race. No experience, just racing in the blood. If nothing else maybe someone will give her a chance to make a few laps around track to see if she really wants to do it. Which I'm pretty sure she does. I have tried to think of everything then I ran across your page. Maybe someone will help us out. My dad was a big part of Beech Bend. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks, Frances(Sissie) McKinney my number 270-253-2412 Mike husband 270-223-8766

Monday, June 29, 2009

POSTED 6-29-09 HIGHLAND RIM RACE RECAP

Highland Rim Speedway Race Recap June 27, 2009 – It was sweltering hot Saturday night at Highland Rim Speedway. An afternoon rain shower pushed the action off by about half an hour but did nothing for the heat! The Shriner Clown cars were the official pace car of the night and the clowns put on a show during intermission thrilling the crowds. But the real action was on the track. Lucky Sevens night meant that each race ended in a 7 – so a 15 lap race would be a 17 lapper and a 30 lap race would be a 37 lapper for event. Bevin Wilson started the night by grabbing the fast time honors and winning the Rim Runner feature race. Wilson survived three cautions to take the trophy. He had about an eight car advantage over Donold Webb when the checkers flew. Adam Felts survived an early race caution to finish third. Paul Lambert and Chris York got tangled up with six laps to go but were able to finish the race in fourth and fifth place respectively. Mike Womack was the man to beat in the Taxi race. Womack pulled out into the lead at the wave of the green and never looked back. Caution on lap 13 for a stalled car bunched the field back up. On the restart, Bill Benson did a great job saving it when he bounced off the wall and kept going without bringing out the caution. Fastest Qualifier, Tink Jackson caught Womack on lap 15 just before a caution for a spin. Jackson stayed right in Womack’s tire tracks on the restart with Eugene Anderson staying within striking distance of the top two. The trio pulled out into their own race in the final laps with Jackson making a last lap run on Womack. Womack held on by a fender to pick up the win. Anderson was third. Charles Pruett passed Michael Oldham with five laps to go for the fourth spot. Oldham ended the night in fifth. Chris Allen stretched out into the lead early in the Front Wheel Drive Modified race. David Frost was on Allen’s bumper in the early laps of the race. Frost got into Allen on lap 6. Allen got a little out of shape but was able to gather it back up without losing it. The maneuver allowed Fast Time Winner, Dustin Goodwin to close up on the top two. Goodwin overtook the second spot on lap 8 and the lead the very next lap. Once out front, Goodwin took off leaving the rest to be settled out behind him. With just two laps to go, Scott Conner moved to the outside of Allen for second. Jerry Nuckols eased into the picture for a three wide final lap for the second spot. Conner stretched out to grab second with Nuckols stealing third. Allen settled in for fourth. Frost took home fifth. Toby Tobitt added to his points lead winning the Challenger Race. Fast Tim Winner, Tobitt jumped out into the lead at the start and set sail. Billy Shaffer kept Tobitt in his sights but never made a move on him for the lead. Tobitt won the caution free race with Shaffer finishing second. Terry Conn finished third. Kevin LaMastus led flag to flag in the Sportsman race. LaMastus ran all by himself most of the night. Fast Time Winner, Brice Crabtree caught up to LaMastus with a handful of laps to go but was not able to make a pass. LaMastus took home the trophy in the caution free race. Crabtree finished less than a car length back for second. Nearly a straight away back was Matt Goodwin and Jonathan Wilhite for third and fourth respectively. Fifth place was Jay Parrish. Chuckie Adkins came back with a vengeance in the Pro Trucks. Adkins was in a last lap crash a couple weeks ago that left his truck with heavy damage. Two weeks later, Adkins comes back stronger than ever setting fast time of the night and winning the 37 lap feature. Adkins took the lead on lap ten from early race leader, Bobby Wingo leaving the rest of the pack in his dust. Caution on lap 25 brought the field back together. Zach Evans and Chuck Adcock crashed in turn three. The duo had been laying on each other down the back stretch as they battled for position. Back underway, Adkins opened back up leaving Wingo and Matt Spurlock to settle it out for second. On the white flag lap, Buddy Williams lost his motor looping it as he went through turns three and four. Williams backed his crippled truck down out of the way so that the race could end without further incident. Adkins won the race with Wingo coming in second. Spurlock took third followed by James Baggett and Richard Hamilton for fourth and fifth. It took a while to clean the track from the blown motor for the Super Stock race. But once they got going, Daniel Barnes showed them how it was done. Barnes set fast time for the class and went on to win the trophy! Barnes took seven laps to move into challenge Willie Coats for the lead. Barnes and Coats ran side by side for four laps until Coats slid into the corner dirt track style allowing Barnes to pull ahead into the top spot. Barnes won the race with Tink Jackson pulling double duty in both the Taxis and Super Stocks finishing second. Third went to Coats. Lance Steel and Timmy Coats rounded out the top five. It took a couple tries to get the Late Models going. Once underway, it took Mike Barrett just three laps to steer his way into the lead. Yellow slowed the race on lap six when Zach Neely looped it in turn two. On the restart, Barrett held his lead with Scot Gay and Bobby Terry battling for second. Fast Time Winner, Terry took second on lap ten and set his sites on Barrett. A second caution for a three car jumble with ten to go gave Terry a break. But it was all about Barrett. Barrett won the race with Terry finishing three car lengths back for second. Gay ended his run in third place. T.W. Fisher and Neely both survived early race incidents to finish fourth and fifth. Celebrate July 4th with the Rim this Saturday. Start the day off watching the Greenbrier Independence Day Parade where several cars and trucks from the track will be participating in the parade. Then 7 spine tingling classes of cars and trucks will compete for nearly 200 laps of high banked racing excitement. And as an added bonus, there will be a FREE concert during intermission!!! There will be plenty of Rockin’ and Racin’ at Highland Rim Speedway coming up this Saturday, July 4th!! Grandstand admission will be just $10 for adults for this great night of Rockin’ and Racin’. Whitehouse, Cottontown, or Walnut Grove (37188 & 37048) residents can show their driver’s license and get into the grandstands absolutely FREE!!!! Make plans now to see what’s new at the Rim! Grandstand Admission is $10, Youth 6-12 is $5, Children 5 & Under are free with a paid adult. Pit Admission is $25. Racing starts at 6:00 pm. Pit gates open at 1:00 pm, grandstands at 3:00 pm. Qualifying at 4:30 pm. Highland Rim Speedway is a high banked 1/3 mile asphalt track competing weekly from March through October. For more information check the website www.highlandrim.com. Tammy Kelly Highland Rim Speedway

Sunday, June 28, 2009

POSTED 6-28-09 AMRA HARLEY DRAGS ENDS WITH A BIKER HAVING A HARD CRASH

Photo by Odell
Photo by Odell
Photo by Odell
Photo by Odell
By Odell Turner /Bowling Green, KY.- The AMRA All Harley Drags were in town this weekend. Today was the final day of the event. We saw bikes of all divisions hit the 1/4 mile track at Beech Bend Raceway Park in the last three days. The top fuel bikes had a hard time making passes with the heat/air effecting the fuel. On Sunday the air cooled by almost 10 degrees with the humidity a lot cooler. Everything was going great until late Sunday afternoon, when biker Tom Schwartz made a run down the 1/4 track with a E.T. of 7.615 seconds and a speed of 156.26 M.P.H. and then something happened. From my point of view it looked like Tom hit the wall in his lane (Left lane/Budweiser lane) and then his body comes off the bike and comes to a stop in the right lane near the middle of the track while his bike travel several feet on to the end of the track. ABOVE: (TOP PHOTO) Shown here is Tom making his run just before the wreck. (SECOND PHOTO FROM TOP) Tom lying in the middle of the track where his body came to rest. (THIRD PHOTO FROM TOP) Tom as the safety workers prepare to load him in the ambulance. (FOURTH PHOTO FROM THE TOP) Tom as they put him in the ambulance. NOTE: I have not gotten a report from Beech Bend Raceway, AMRA or Family on Tom's condition. Tom was alert when he was taken from Beech Bend Raceway. I was told that he was taken to Bowling Green Medical Center. I will post updates as I have them. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Tom and his family. UPDATE 6-30-09: TOM SUFFERED ONLY A BROKEN WRIST AND RETURNED HOME. GLAD TO REPORT THE GOOD NEWS.

Saturday, June 27, 2009

POSTED 6-26-09 UPDATE FROM BEECH BEND RACEWAY PARK

Today the Harley's took to the 1/4 mile drag track at Beech Bend Raceway Park. It was only to shake down or test and tune if you will. The AMRA were rained out back in March of 2009 for the first race of the season. It has rained very hard tonight here at the track. Margaret and I have our camper here at BBR and I'm sitting here on the staging lane posting on my site from BBR. I hope the sun comes out tomorrow and the track officials can get the track ready by 10:00 a.m. We have a lot of bikes here and it looks like it will be a very exciting weekend. If you do come out Saturday or Sunday don't forget to visit the AMRA trailer and pick up the NEW AMRA SUMMER SHOOT OUT 2009 tee-shirt. I got mine. See you at the BEND!

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

POSTED 6-24-09 KMS NEWS RELEASE - LATE MODEL RACE

HEY ODELL SCOTT GREER HERE WE ARE HAVING LATE MODEL RACE HERE JULY 5TH 1000.00 TO WIN AND 100.00 TO START. GOING TO RUN UNDER KENN-TENN RULES BUT THIS IS NOT A POINTS RACE FOR THAT SERIES. ALSO PROBABLY GOING TO RUN 4 MORE LATE MODELS SHOW THROUGH THE YEAR.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

POSTED 6-23-09 HIGHLAND RIM SPEEDWAY RACE RECAP

Highland Rim Speedway Race Recap June 20, 2009 – It was hot, hot, hot at Highland Rim Speedway this past Saturday night. The Rim Runner class kicked things off with another caution free race. Paul Lambert took only five laps to make it to the top spot. Lambert and Donold Webb had a close race going for several laps before Lambert opened up a straight away advantage. Lambert picked up the win, his fourth in as many weeks. Webb held on for second. Early race leader Bevin Wilson held off Phillip Bilyeu for third. Adam Felts had mechanical problems ending his run with just a couple laps to go. Felts wound up fifth. It was a three wide battle for the lead in the Challengers as they took the green flag. Billy Schaffer finally stretched out into the lead. Schaffer opened some track between himself and the rest of the competitors. Points Leader Toby Tobitt took a few laps to gobble up Schaffer’s lead, but he never could complete a pass. The pair broke out into their own race, lapping every other car in the field by lap eighteen. Kenny Newsom and Terry Conn had a great run going for third until Conn fell off the pace with just a handful of laps remaining. Schaffer won the race with Tobitt finishing two car lengths back for second. Newsom held on to third with Conn cruising home fourth in the caution free race. Jerry Nuckols and Scott Conner used a restart after an early race spin in the Front Wheel Drive Modifieds to get the jump on the pack. The pair had a two car race going on most of the race opening up more and more track. Just past the half way point, Dustin Goodwin came to life and began reeling the top two in. Goodwin caught Nuckols with just a couple laps to go. As they battled for second, Conner checked out opening nearly a straight advantage over them. Goodwin made his move on the outside of Nuckols taking the position with just one lap to go. Conner took home the trophy with Goodwin finishing second. Nuckols held on for third. Chris Allen and Mark Cummings were fourth and fifth respectively. The Pro Trucks ran another caution free race. Ryan Arms grabbed the lead early with Zach Evans right on his bumper. By lap ten, Chuck Adcock had caught Arms and Evans. The trio looked like a train as they circled the high banks. On lap 18, Adcock turned under Evans for the second spot. Adcock had his sights set on Arms’ lead. Four laps later, as they were working traffic, Adcock took the top spot. Adcock rocketed out winning by an eight truck length advantage over Arms. Evans faded at the end but still finished third. Buddy Williams was the only other truck on the lead lap finishing fourth. Fifth place went to Richard Hamilton. It took a couple tries to get the Super Stocks going. Once they got going, it was Daniel Barnes, Charlie Briley, and Willie Coates running close for the lead. On lap four, Briley pulled out ahead with Barnes not far behind him as Josh Hood challenges Coats for third. Barnes wore the shine off Briley’s bumper as they rocketed down the back stretch. Briley made Barnes work for the spot, allowing Hood to catch the duo. With eight to go Barnes completed the pass bringing Hood with him. Two laps later, Briley and Cory Jones tangle ending Briley’s strong run. Hood was all over Barnes in the final laps. Barnes took the checkers by less than a car length over Hood. Coats finished third with Jones coming back to a fourth place finish. Tink Jackson was posted in fifth place. The Sportsman race proved to be one of the best races in recent memory racing all the way to the stripe. Chris Willard jumped out front opening up some asphalt between himself and the rest of the field. Ricky Goins, William Collins, Matt Goodwin and Kevin LaMastus looked like they were tied together running nose to tail for several laps. LaMastus and Points Leader, Thomas Pannell crossed up on lap six bringing out the first yellow. Another yellow at the midway point of the race allowed Jonathan Wilhite to snatch the second spot. Goodwin and Wilhite had a hard race going as they followed Willard. With just nine laps to go, Goodwin and Wilhite both tried to make their move for a three wide battle for the lead with Willard. Goodwin gets the position but overdrives into the turn, popping a tire with just five laps to go. Wilhite snatches the lead on the restart with Willard left to hold off Jay Parrish’s advances. With two to go Parrish takes the second spot and looks for Wilhite. Wilhite holds on to take the victory, sliding across the line with his front brakes glowing cherry red. Parrish was second. Willard rolled home in third with a flat tire. LaMastus and Collins were fourth and fifth respectively. Mike Barrett added another trophy to his collection in the Late Models. Barrett took only three laps to get out front and set sail. Barrett made it look easy coasting home to the victory nearly a straight away over Ricky Sanford in the caution free race. Josh Brock and Sam Willard ran together for the entire race for third and fourth place. James Willard was posted as fifth place finisher. The Taxi race had a lengthy red flag after a fierce crash on lap two. Tink Jackson, Terry Swift, and Willie Coats tangled up coming out of turn four. Swift dove back across the track missing a car, Coats then drove into Swift’s door ramming him into the outside wall. Swift and Coats were done for the night. Jackson was able to continue the race. Back under green, Michael Maynard wasted no time pulling out ahead of the field. Maynard had the smooth move of the night as he bounced off the wall but kept on racing without bringing out the caution. But a lap later the yellow flew for a jumble in turn four. Eugene Anderson won the race of attrition, beating out Jackson . Jim Bork thought he was leading when he passed Anderson with ten laps to go, but Bork had lost a lap earlier in the race and the move only put him back on the lead lap. Bork finished in third with Charles Pruett taking fourth. Fifth finisher was Kenny Newsom, Sr. Racing continues again next weekend at the Rim for Lucky 7’s night. All races will end with the number 7 for over 225 laps of high banked racing excitement – Rim Style! Make plans now to see what’s new at the Rim! Grandstand Admission is $10, Youth 6-12 is $5, Children 5 & Under are free with a paid adult. Pit Admission is $25. Racing starts at 6:00 pm. Pit gates open at 1:00 pm, grandstands at 3:00 pm. Qualifying at 4:30 pm. Highland Rim Speedway is a high banked 1/3 mile asphalt track competing weekly from March through October. For more information check the website www.highlandrim.com. Tammy Kelly Highland Rim Speedway

Monday, June 22, 2009

POSTED 6-22-09 AMRA HARLEY SUMMER SHOOTOUT COMING TO BEECH BEND RACEWAY PARK THIS WEEKEND

AMRA HARLEY SUMMER SHOOTOUT JUNE 25-28 gates open on Thursday, bands play Fri. & Sat. nights with Qualifying on Saturday at 10:00 and Final Eliminations on Sunday 10:00

POSTED 6-22-09 WHY WE NEED BEECH BEND RACEWAY PARK

I love racing of all kinds. I have been into the stock car world for many years and have just lately gotten into drag racing. This story that I am about to share with you is why I love having a place like Beech Bend Raceway Park. Thank You Dallas and Clay Jones, of Beech Bend Raceway Park. Click on this link to read the story http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bal-md.crashes22jun22,0,372710.story Please if you have the need for speed do it on a track near you and help save lives.

Saturday, June 20, 2009

POSTED 6-20-09 VISIT BEECH BEND PARK TODAY!

Don't forget the HOTRODS are in Bowling Green this weekend. Visit Beech Bend Raceway Park to see some of the nicest hot rods around. Plus you can see the fastest hot rods hit the 1/4 mile drag track. Be sure to take the family out to Beech Bend Park, they can ride the Kentucky Rumbler Roller Coaster, ride all kinds of rides and play in the water park. FUN for the whole family.

Friday, June 19, 2009

POSTED 6-19-09 FINALLY GOT ME A CAR TO DRAG ON TUESDAY NIGHT BEAVER FUN NIGHTS

I finally got my car home and in the garage. I will be heading to the drag strip for the first time on Tuesday night, June 30th at Beech Bend Raceway Park. I have a 1999 Chevy Camaro. I am very excited. I plan on having some photos of it on here very soon. See you at the Bend.

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

POSTED 6-17-09 TOMMY CLIMER MAKES THE NEWS AT NASHVILLE'S FAIRGROUND SPEEDWAY

Credit: Photo by Mike Curran
Double-Down Fun for Climer Fairgrounds Speedway PR Story by Rob Spires-When Murfreesboro’s Tommy Climer pulled into the Fairgrounds Speedway on June 7, he hoped for a good night. Little did he know that by the time he left the historic speedway, he would have two trophies in tow. Climer began the night by dominating the field in the Open Wheel division, leading every lap of the race. Just a short time later, Climer was standing in victory lane yet again after capturing the Supertruck victory. “When I showed up, I wanted to win both races,” Climer said. “On Monster Jam, they get a double-down trophy for winning the racing and freestyle. I wanted my own double-down trophy.” Climer said he had expected success in the Open Wheel feature. “I bought the Open Wheel car about a month ago. Since then I have won three times between here and Carthage.” That victory tally has now grown to four, as Climer once again led every lap to capture the victory last Saturday. While Climer may be dominating the Open Wheel division, his success in Supertrucks hasn’t come quite as easily. “The truck win definitely wasn’t a gimme, we had to race for that one,” he said. In post qualifying inspection, Climer’s truck was found to be too low, meaning his time was disallowed and he had to start at the rear. “I had a good truck, but we had to come from the back,” Climer said. “I was picking them off and when I got to third the caution came out. I knew I had them then.” Climer was able to pass leader Rob Sanders with 11 laps remaining and distance himself from the pack to take an easy victory. Though he didn’t dominate the race, Climer said it was favorite of the two. “The trucks are the most competitive series at the track,” he said. “They’re the most fun division out here.” In victory lane, Climer expressed gratitude to his sponsors, Uptown Collision Centers, Climer Bail Bonding, DM Tires, and Averitt Auto Salvage, and said that he expects to be in contention for victory throughout the rest of the races on the schedule. Climer will have an opportunity to defend both wins as the Supertruck series returns to the schedule on Saturday night after an off weekend. The Late Models, Sportsman, Thunderstox, Super Stocks, Open Wheel, Legends, and Dwarf cars are all also in action. As always, tickets are only $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors, and children 10 and under are free.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

POSTED 6-16-09 NEW TEAM POSSIBLE BY JULY 3RD RACE

I could be back in this car racing in the Modified Street class if this deal goes through. I have a person that wants to buy in over 51% ownership and has a good little engine. He has ask me to drive the car. I should know more tomorrow. UPDATE: CAR SOLD

POSTED 6-16-09 HOT HOT NEWS OR RUMOR????

Two sources have told Local News and Rumors by Odell that Bobby White has put driver Bo Miller in the seat of his white late Model. My sources have told me that the car will go from #3 to #38. Also was told that this car with Bo Miller at the wheel will run in the Ken-Ten Pro Late Model Series at Beech Bend July 3rd. If this is true which I am almost 99.9% sure it is, then let me say Congratulations to this new team. Good Luck guys!

POSTED 6-16-09 THIS IS AN EMAIL FROM DOODLE

First, I would like to say "Thank You" to everyone that was here at home sending support and words of encouragement while I was in Plymouth. It really means a lot to know that I have friends, fans and family supporting me. I would like to give a special thanks to B&R Racer's Supply, Photos by Odell, Jerry's Used Tires and Mufflers and Pro Machine for what each of these people have done for me to help make the trip there possible and for the support in the past years as well. It would be very difficult to do the IOFS without them. A huge "Thanks" goes to my Anger Management Coach, Billy Williams- he has stayed on me very hard to keep my cool and stay level headed to bring home the chassis. Apparently it is helping because I handled the fact that I blew a motor extremely well, lol. Several of my fellow IOFS drivers came through to help me out as well. Butch Winters & Doug Grieg (of Indy) helped me out with some tires. Not to mention the assistance that Jeff Hizer & crew (of Indy) provided. As always, a "Thanks" goes to Charlie Hargraves, Dave Sink and crew for forming the IOFS and giving many drivers the opportunity to experience racing at this level. So far, it has been a blast and an experience that I will remember. Each of the drivers in the IOFS are expectational people, very friendly and fun to race with. I look forward to finishing the season running with these guys! We can't wait until our stop at Beech Bend so the fans can see first hand what I am talking about- RACING ACTION THAT YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS!!!!!! If I have left anyone out, please know that it was not intentional. Please continue to give your support the the IOFS and short track racing in general! Now, I'm off to begin my journey to build a motor before July 3rd's showing in Anderson, IN. Good luck to all racing! Have a safe and victorious season! Doodle

Monday, June 15, 2009

POSTED 6-15-09 IOFS RECAP FROM PLYMOUTH SPEEDWAY, PLYMOUTH, IN.

HARGRAVES CAPTURES PLYMOUTH IOFS EVENT June 13, 2009 - Charlie Hargraves captured the first-ever Figure 8 event at Plymouth, IN Speedway Saturday night. The historic 3/8 mile asphalt oval has played host to several touring series over the years. Saturday night marked the first time a Figure 8 event of any kind has been held at the speedway. The second event of the year for the newly formed International Outlaw Figure 8 Series (IOFS) was witnessed by a huge crowd once again. The IOFS series has been drawing near capacity crowds at virtually every stop thus far. Saturday was no different as fans poured in to see the first-ever appearance of Figure 8 racing in Northern Indiana. 2009 IOFS season opening winner Gary Bedell got things rolling when he set a new track record with a lap of 18.95 seconds. Heats were won by Charlie Hargraves and Rich Fenwick. Plymouth promoters Tom Smith and Bobby Blount got the enthusiastic crowd energized with a pre-race skit. Eddie Vanmeter spun local favorite Rich Boal as the cars were heading onto the track to be staged. Jeff Shackleford then added to the skit as he joined the antics as the drivers exited their cars to the cheers of the fans. Then to add to the excitement, a total inversion was drawn for the feature ensuring that the faster cars would be starting off the rear of the 50 lap event. When the green flag flew, Jeff Hizer jumped ino the lead and would reamin so through the first thrid of the race. Charlie Hargraves, Doug Greig, and Eddie Vanmeter began picking cars off quickly working their way to the front. While Hizer maintained the point, the battle being followed was with the three cars. Vanmeter quickly moved around Hargraves and was attempting to pass Grieg. Heading into turn one Vanmeter pulled alongside Grig heading into turn one but his car slid off the track slightly turning into Grieg. The two hooked together unable to seperate until they exited the second turn. Vanmeter headed for the infield and Greig continued on incredibly with very little damage. Hargraves took the lead within a few laps and held the point but was being reeled in by Greig and a fast approaching Jeff Shckleford. Hargraves held on to claim his second career IOFS feature event and was named the AMSOIL ' HARD CHARGER' award presented by dealer Elmer Schaeffer as he advanced the most positions in the race. Richard Dickens claimed the highest finishing stock award. Next up for the IOFS will be a visit to the unofficial home of the series, Anderson Speedway July 3rd.
UNOFFICIAL FINISH 1. Charlie Hargraves 2. Doug Greig 3. Rich Fenwick 4. RJ Norton III 5. Johny Hargraves 6. Jeff Shackleford 7. Rich Boal 8. Jeff Hizer 9. Gary Bedell 10. Richard Dickens 11. Chris Green 12. Eddie Vanmeter 13. Chuck Rogers 14. Corey Turner 15. Dane Laster 16. Mike Marsee

POSTED 6-15-09 TONIGHT THE ODEEL TURNER SHOW

DON'T FORGET THE ODELL TURNER SHOW
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TONIGHT 7:30 P.M.

POSTED 6-15-09 LOOK WHO IS HAVING A SPECIAL DAY

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
RHONDA STAMPER
TODAY 6-15-09

Sunday, June 14, 2009

POSTED 6-14-09 HIGHLAND RIM SPEEDWAY RESULTS

Highland Rim Speedway Race Results June 13, 2009 Points and more information available at www.highlandrim.com Race recap to follow Challenger - Feature Finish Car No Driver Hometown 1 14 Billy Schaffer Franklin, TN 2 40 Toby Tobitt White House, TN 3 18 Jamie VanEtten Smyrna, TN 4 11 Kevin Gregory White House, TN 5 19 Kenny Newsom Lavergne, TN 6 94 Terry Conn , FWD Mods - Feature Finish Car No Driver Hometown 1 18 Dustin Goodwin Greenbrier, TN 2 A1 Mark Cummings Nashville, TN 3 25 Scott Conner Nashville, TN 4 6 Jerry Nuckols Portland, TN 5 06 Harold Cole Portland, TN 6 3 Sam Arnold Springfield, TN 7 95J Tim Jacobs Cross Plains, TN 8 16 Donald Ayers Millersville, TN 9 64 Dennis Hoover Springfield, TN 10 77 Lesley Best Nashville, TN 11 13 Benjamin Pulley Madison, TN 12 2 Chris Allen Nashville, TN 13 15X Jerry Baker Ashland City, TN 14 34 William Wales Goodlettsville, TN 15 20 Scott Allen Nashville, TN 16 14 David Frost Clarksville, TN Late Model - Feature Finish Car No Driver Hometown 1 0 Ricky Sanford Greenbrier, TN 2 22 Mike Barrett Murfreesboro, TN 3 16B Justin Ashburn Goodlettsville, TN 4 3 Sam Willard Murfreesboro, TN 5 83 James Willard Smyrna, TN Rim Runner - Feature Finish Car No Driver Hometown 1 08 Paul Lambert Nashville, TN 2 39 Adam Felts Nashville, tn 3 05 Cory Clark Nashville, TN 4 18 Phillip Bilyeu White House, TN 5 04 Kenneth Williams Nashville, TN Sportsman – Feature Finish Car No Driver Hometown 1 8 Thomas Pannell Greenbrier, TN 2 7 Chris Willard Lavergne, TN 3 51 Jonathan Wilhite, Jr. Greenbrier, TN 4 3 Matt Goodwin Greenbrier, TN 5 45 Scott Thompson Greenbrier, TN 6 46 Brice Crabtree Rockdale, TN 7 6 Johnathan Dishman Nashville, TN 8 11 Gary Adcock Springfield, TN 9 47 Brew Fox Chapmansboro, TN Super Stock - Feature Finish Car No Driver Hometown 1 08 Joshua Hood Nashville, TN 2 37 Daniel Barnes Nashville, TN 3 19 Charlie Briley Goodlettsville, TN 4 32 Roger Birdsong Jr Nashville, TN 5 6 Tink Jackson Chapmansboro, TN 6 71 Willie Coats Antioch, TN 7 2 Mike Fox Portland, TN Taxi - Feature Finish Car No Driver Hometown 1 11 Tink Jackson Chapmansboro, TN 2 27 Eugene Anderson Nashville, TN 3 99 Bill Benson Nashville, TN 4 70 Kenny Newsom, Sr. Lavergne, TN 5 18 Terry Swift Nashville, TN 6 25 Charles Pruett Nashville, TN 7 4 Michael Oldham Nashville, TN 8 20 Dean Phelps Nashville, TN 9 7 William Newton Pegram, TN 10 29 Jim Bork Ashland, TN 11 75 Jason Ladd Antioch, TN

Saturday, June 13, 2009

POSTED 6-13-09 CHECK OUT THE RESULTS AND MORE AT FAIRGROUNDS SPEEDWAY

To view the results of the races at the Fairground Speedway you can look on my side bar on the right then click on the Fairgrounds Speedway Logo to go to their blog site. Check them out.

POSTED 6-13-09 NEWS RELEASE FROM IOFS

By Angie Dickens, Plymouth, IN. - The IOFS took to the 3/8 Plymouth Speedway tonight in Plymouth, IN. The series had 16 cars to start the race. They had three stockers counting Doodle. The KMS winner #11 took the pole award. Doodle starts on the pole for the heat race number two. C. Hargroves wins first heat. R. Fenwick wins the second heat. Bowling Green's Richard "Doodle" Dickens grabs 5th place. This just in, the race is over and so is Doodle's engine. Doodle was running 8th with two laps to go when his engine let go. C. Hargraves won! Not sure of the official results yet. Please check back soon for an update and results. Thanks goes out to Angie Dickens (My reporter on the scene) NOTE: THIS JUST IN AT 11:00 P.M. FROM PLYMOUTH, IN. THEY SCORED DOODLE WITH A TENTH PLACE FINISH. ANGIE SAID THEY DON'T AGREE BUT IT'S OK. DOODLE WAS THE HIGHEST FINISHING STOCKER AND WILL TAKE HOME THE HIGHEST FINISHING STOCKER BONUS. THIS WILL MAKE IT TWO STRAIGHT AND IN A ROLL THAT DOODLE HAS WON THIS AWARD. CONGRATULATIONS DOODLE!

POSTED 6-13-09 SPECIAL DAY!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
GARY WELLS
SUNDAY, JUNE 14TH

POSTED 6-13-09 A VERY SPECIAL DAY FOR THE RUSSELL'S

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
ANTHONY AND LISA RUSSELL
SUNDAY JUNE 14TH

POSTED 6-13-09 BEECH BEND RACEWAY POINTS LEADERS

POINTS LEADERS AS OF 6-12-09
Bomber Class - #75 Jason Turner Modified Street Class - #44 Tony Rothe Front Runner Class - #8c Curtis Butler Front Runner Figure-8 -#A1 Mark Cummings *Sportsman Class - #99 Robert Cohron (NOTE: #44 Phillip Akins 3 points behind, and #9 Jason Floyd only 5 points behind the leader.) Late Model Class - Sammy Sanders *Baby Grand Pro Class - #77 Blake Insenburg (NOTE: #84 Doc Buzzard is only 5 points out.)

POSTED 6-13-09 BEECH BEND RACEWAY RESULTS (BABY GRAND)

BABY GRANDS 1. Ronnie Binkley 2. Shannon Donathan 3. Blake Isenburg 4. Doc Buzzard 5. Greg Gersham 6. Pete Neimeir 7. Draven Harrison 8. Kevin Roark

POSTED 6-13-09 BEECH BEND RACEWAY RESULTS (SPORTSMAN)

Lost River Cave Sportsman 1. Phillip Akin 2. Jason Floyd 3. Daymond Long 4. Robert Cohorn 5. Joe Paul Reynolds 6. Anthony Russell

POSTED 6-13-09 BEECH BEND RACEWAY RESULTS (LATE MODEL)

Best Western Clark Distributing Late Model 1. Sammy Sanders
2. Brian Cherry 3. Dennis White 4. Chad Willis 5. Hunter Willis 6. Mason Mingus
7. Danny Smith 8. Martin Belcher
9. Mark Oliver

POSTED 6-13-09 BEECH BEND RACEWAY RESULTS (FRONT RUNNER FIGURE-8)

PSC Metals - Front Runner Figure 8 1. Mark Cummings 2. Jeff Hogan 3. Josh Sartain 4. Josh Wyatt 5. Rick Simpson 6. Daryl Cherry
7. Jerry Jones
8. Dakota Gibson
9. Joe Bland
10. Brian Mason
11. Alan McFadden

POSTED 6-13-09 BEECH BEND RACEWAY RESULTS (FRONT RUNNER RACE 2)

Line-X Front Runner 2nd Feature 1. Curtis Butler 2. Mark Cummings 3. Paul Cummings 4. Tommy Hoover 5. Josh Wyatt 6. Rick Simpson 7. Wade Butler 8. Dakota Gibson 9. Joe Bland 10. Jeff Hogan 11. Terry Gill, Jr. 12. David Alessio 13. Jerry Jones 14. Josh Sartain 15. Daryl Cherry 16. Alan McFadden 17. Mathew Wheatley 18. Ryan Mason

POSTED 6-13-09 BEECH BEND RACEWAY RESULTS (FRONT RUNNER RACE 1)

Line-X Front Runner 1st Feature 1. Curtis Butler 2. Tommy Hoover 3. Mark Cummings 4. Alan Mcfadden 5. Josh Wyatt 6. Rick Simpson 7. Joe Bland 8. Jeff Hogan 9. Dakota Gibson 10. Paul Cummings 11. Terry Gill, Jr. 12. Wade Butler 13. Daryl Cherry 14. David Alessio 15. Josh Sartain 16. Mathew Wheatley

POSTED 6-13-09 BEECH BEND RACEWAY RESULTS (MODIFIED STREET)

B & R Racers Supply Modified Street 6-12-09 1. Danny Marr 2. Tony Rothe 3. Matt Melton 4. Rita Cline

POSTED 6-13-09 BEECH BEND RACEWAY RESULTS (BOMBER CLASS)

Stargazer Satellite All American Bomber 6-12-09 1. David Harrod 2. Austin Jones 3. Spencer Jones 4. Jason Turner 5. Steve Jones 6. Jeffery Farris 7. Darrell Alford

POSTED 6-13-09 BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY FIVE TIME FIGURE-8 CHAMPION TO RACE TONIGHT

Heading north to Plymouth, IN. Richard "Doodle" Dickens and his wife Angie are pulling out early this morning to race at Plymouth Speedway. Doodle is racing in the new figure-8 series that travels to several different tracks. The series is the IOFS (International Outlaw Figure-8 Series) We will have updates as soon as we get them. Good luck Doodle!

POSTED 6-13-09 THIS WEEKS HARD CHARGER AWARD

This week I am giving the "HARD CHARGER" award to All American Bomber driver #21 David Harrod. This was only David's second race in 2009. Tonight's race was ran backwards and the #17 of Darrell Alford jumped out in the lead quick. However, David was all up on the wheel and passed Alford for the lead and never looked back. Congratulations David!

POSTED 6-13-09 CHECK PHOTOS OUT FROM STOCK CAR RACE ON FRIDAY 6-12-09

PHOTO'S FROM BEECH BEND RACEWAY STOCK CAR RACES (FRIDAY JUNE 12TH) HAVE BEEN POSTED ON MY SITE. CHECK THEM OUT AT www.photosbyodell.photoreflect.com

POSTED 6-13-09 MARTIN BELCHER AND HUNTER WILLIS LATE MODEL TROUBLES

What was up with Late Model Driver #8 Martin Belcher? After the race Martin fires his #8 Chevy up and goes across the track and hits #9 Late Model Driver Hunter "Hitman" Willis. I may be wrong but I didn't see anything other than bumping (which is racing) during the race. I still can't believe that a driver in a high dollar car such as a late would do that. I heard but have not confirmed that Martin was barred for two weeks. I also heard Martin say he would not be back period. I just don't agree with using your car as a weapon. Sorry, Anthony for bring you into this but Anthony got barred for the rest of the year and Martin does the same thing but only gets two weeks. I know before you say it, Anthony hurt someone. I know that but Martin could have hurt someone too! Martin was just lucky that he didn't. Listen racers, DON'T USE YOU CARS AS A WEAPON. Now that I have stated my opinion it is your turn. Remember to keep it clean and real. I am not going to post any comments that are stupid. Either put your name to your post or leave it blank. Don't put the committee which does NOT exist, it was funny for a while but has gotten old. Ok start posting. (NOTE: SEE PHOTOS AT www.photosbyodell.photoreflect.com )

POSTED 6-13-09 A SPECIAL DAY FOR SOMEONE

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY!
DAKOTA GIBSON
FRONT RUNNER DRIVER
6-13-09

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

POSTED 6-10-09 SCHEDULE UPDATE FOR THE KEN-TEN PRO LATE MODEL SERIES

July 3 Beech Bend Speedway Bowling Green KY Twin 50 Laps Aug 1 Corbin Speedway Corbin KY 100 Laps Aug 15 Nashville Fairgrounds Nashville TN 100 Laps Sept 5 Corbin Speedway Corbin KY 100 Laps Sept 26 Kentucky Motor Speedway Whitesville KY 100 Laps

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

POSTED 6-9-09 KEN-TEN PRO LATE MODEL SERIES NEWS

The Ken-Ten Pro Late Model Series that was scheduled for this Saturday 6-13-09 has been cancelled. At this point I don't know any details. I received a text message from Highland Rim Speedway with this news. Keep watching on this site for further details.

Monday, June 8, 2009

POSTED 6-8-09 ASA LATE MODEL STOCK CAR TEST

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Andy Cagle 910-995-2122 ASA Late Model Stock Cars Test at The Rock ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (June 8, 2009) – The drivers and teams of the ASA Late Model Stock Car took to the track today to get an education in all things “Rock.” The series held an open test at the Rockingham Speedway in anticipation of the Fourth of July running of the Cheerwine Cherry Bomb 200 and learning was the name of the game for the drivers and crews. “We are just trying to get comfortable with the car here this morning,” said Helotes, Texas native Kyle Sirizzotti. “This place is so much bigger and different than most of the places we run. It kind of reminds me of a super-sized Bristol. The car really sits down in the corner.” Brian Blum, who turned the most laps and was second-fastest in the morning session, echoed those sentiments. “We are trying to get a feel for what the car is going to do here.” said the 18-year old from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. “We are really looking forward to bringing back what we learn here today next month and running well in the Cherry Bomb.” The Cheerwine Cherry Bomb 200 is a special double header race featuring the Kimmel Street Stock Series and the ASA Late Model Series. The ASA portion of the 200 will include 100 laps of racing for ‘America’s Premiere Short Track Series.’ The ASA Late Model Series uses a crate engine, coil over shocks with a fiberglass body on the 2,700 lbs. cars. Tickets for the Cheerwine Cherry Bomb 200 are $10 for adults with children under 12 admitted free with the purchase of an adult ticket. For more information or to order tickets, please contact the speedway at (910) 205-8800 or visit our website at www.rockinghamspeedway.com.

Sunday, June 7, 2009

POSTED 6-8-09 WELCOME DRAG RACERS!

Margaret and I had a lot fun at Beech Bend Raceway today with the NHRA Drag racing. Met a lot of people. We here at "LOCAL RACING NEWS AND RUMORS BY ODELL" blog site would like to officially welcome all drag racers to this site. If you have any news please send us an email at kyjava1997@bellsouth.net Be sure to tune in 'The Odell Turner Show" a local sports show on Insight Cable Channel five every Monday night at 7:30 p.m. This Monday night (tonight) will be at Beech Bend Raceway Park with interviews from drag racers. NOTE: PHOTO'S FROM SUNDAY'S NHRA DRAGS AT BEECH BEND RACEWAY PARK HAVE BEEN POSTED. CHECK THEM OUT AT MY SITE. www.photosbyodell.photoreflect.com

POSTED 6-7-09 PHOTOS HAVE BEEN POSTED

Photo's from Friday night stock car races have been posted at www.photosbyodell.photoreflect.com

POSTED 6-7-09 NEW AWARD FOR THIS SITE "HARD CHARGER" OF THE WEEK

If I were to give out an award for the racer of the night, it may surprise you! I have watched racing for years and this driver did one of the best jobs I've seen in years. No, he didn't win. I know enough suspense, OK. My award for "HARD CHARGER" of this week goes to none other than, Baby Grand Pro Series driver #84 Dr. Jack "Doc" Buzzard. Doc lead most of the race only to be passed on the last lap. Congratulations Doc with a great second place finish! (NOTE: Sorry this award comes with no trophy or money. Just recognition!)

Friday, June 5, 2009

POSTED 6-5-09 NEWS RELEASE FROM RACER RITA CLINE

Hey odell,This is Rita Cline (Redneck Woman #69) can you please post that I will not be racing tonight due to injuries from a car accident that I was in Saturday around 6:00 pm with my husband and daughter. We had a head on collision with another vehicle that turned in front of us causing major damage to our vehicle and us. We all are okay just alot of cuts, bruises and swelling in different areas of our body. I would like to also say Goodluck to all racers tonight! Thanks,Redenck Woman #69 OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY. GET WELL SOON! ODELL AND MARGARET (LOCAL RACING NEWS AND RUMORS BY ODELL)

Thursday, June 4, 2009

POSTED 6-4-09 ASA AND FRANK KIMMEL SERIES COMING TO THE ROCK

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Andy Cagle 910-995-2122 ASA Late Model Stock Cars to Hold Open Test June 8 Grandstands will be open to the public free of charge ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (June 4, 2009) – The drivers of the ASA Late Model Stock Car Series are invading the Rockingham Speedway Monday, June 8 in anticipation of the July 4 running of the Cheerwine Cherry Bomb 200. Cars hit the track at 10 AM for the first practice session and will run until 11:55. The afternoon session runs from 1 to 4 PM. The grandstands will be open to the public for the practice sessions free of charge. The Cheerwine Cherry Bomb 200 is a special double header race featuring the Kimmel Street Stock Series and the ASA Late Model Series. The ASA portion of the 200 will 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 fiberglass 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 Cheerwine Cherry Bomb 200 are $10 for adults with children under 12 admitted free with the purchase of an adult ticket. For more information or to order tickets, please contact the speedway at (910) 205-8800 or visit our website at www.rockinghamspeedway.com.

POSTED 6-4-09 FAIRGROUNDS SPEEDWAY SPECIAL SUNDAY

Special Sunday Racing at the Fairgrounds Speedway (Practice on Saturday) Please come out and join us for an exciting day of racing on Sunday, June 7th, 2009 as eight different racing series’ battle on the .596 asphalt short track. Racer Mark Day is returning to action in the Late Model Series after serving a one week suspension for a track altercation. However, Day’s counterpart Andy Johnson is not returning to the fray this weekend. The Fairgrounds Speedway is pleased to announce O’Reilly Auto Parts as a partner on five separate racing dates during the 2009 season beginning this weekend. “We’re thrilled to have such a high-caliber company as O’Reilly Auto Parts partnering with us at various times this season. We keep adding in more and more first-rate companies and we plan to add more in the near future, so stay tuned,” said Danny Denson, track promoter. Please save your Nashville Superspeedway race ticket from Saturday, June 6th and present it at the Fairgrounds Speedway to receive half off the price of admission on Sunday. Saturday – June 6, 2009 Special Practice Rate of $10 with license $15 without license - Haulers May be Left Overnight 9:00am Registration/Pit Gates Open 10:00am 1st Practice Begins Dwarfs 10:00-10:08 Limited Late Model 10:52-11:02 Front Runner 10:10-10:18 Super Truck 11:04-11:14 Thunderstox 10:20-10:28 Late Model 11:16-11:26 Super Stock 10:30-10:38 Open Wheel 10:40-10:50 11:30am Lunch Break (30 min) 12:00pm 2nd Practice Begins Dwarfs 12:00-12:08 Limited Late Model 12:52-1:02 Front Runner 12:10-12:18 Sportsman 1:04-1:14 Thunderstox 12:20-12:28 Super Truck 1:16-1:26 Super Stock 12:30-12:38 Late Model 1:28-1:38 Open Wheel 12:40-12:50 1:40pm Final Practice ** All times/events are subject to change. Not Responsible for Lost or Stolen Items** Sunday – June 7, 2009 11:00am Registration/Pit Gates Open 1:00pm 1st Practice Begins Dwarfs 1:00-1:10 Limited Late Model 2:00-2:10 Front Runner 1:12-1:22 Super Truck 2:12-2:22 Thunderstox 1:24-1:34 Late Model 2:24-2:34 Super Stock 1:36-1:46 Open Wheel 1:48-1:58 2:00pm Grandstand Gates Open 2:40pm Driver’s Meeting 3:00pm Qualifying Dwarfs Limited Late Model Front Runner Super Truck Thunderstox Late Model Super Stock Open Wheel 4:00pm Dwarfs (25 Laps) Front Runners (20 Laps) 5:00pm National Anthem-Mary Jane Thunderstox (25 Laps) Super Truck (40 Laps) Super Stock (30 Laps) Late Models (50 Laps) Open Wheel (30 Laps) Limited Late Model (30 Laps) ** All times/events are subject to change**

POSTED 6-4-09 BIG RACES AT KMS!

Hey Odell, we have street stock special this Sunday, June 7th 50 lap $500.00 to win and mini stock pays $325.00 to win this week. Thanks, Scott Greer, KMS

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

POSTED 6-2-09 BEAVER FUN NIGHT AT BEECH BEND RACEWAY PARK RAINED OUT!

THE BEAVER FUN NIGHT OF RACING AT BEECH BEND RACEWAY PARK HAS BEEN RAINED OUT FOR TONIGHT! SEE YOU FRIDAY FOR THE STOCK CARS AND SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FOR THE DRAGS.

POSTED 6-2-09 FAIRGROUNDS SPEEDWAY'S SPECIAL GUEST

SPEEDWAY’S SPECIAL GUESTS Contributing writers: Tammy Brewington & Rob Spires Fairgrounds Speedway Public Relations In addition to the thousands of fans who regularly attend the weekly races at the Fairgrounds Speedway, promoter Danny Denson has set aside tickets for a few extra-special spectators. Students from the Tennessee Rehabilitation Center (TRC) are able to enjoy the races as part of their Recreational Services program. “We are so grateful to the Fairgrounds Speedway staff for the tickets and allowing us to bring the students out for a fun night of racing. Many of the kids are big race fans, so it is special for them to be there. Because the students are disabled, it’s good to get them out to have fun when we can. We all love the experience and the students talk about it for weeks,” said Recreational Therapist Roby Lanius. TRC is a comprehensive residential rehabilitation facility located 25 miles south of Nashville in Smyrna, Tennessee that offers specialized programs and services within a campus environment. There are many different programs to prepare individuals with disabilities for employment and greater independence. TRC aptly serves clients of the Division of Rehabilitation Services from all 95 counties in the state of Tennessee. Some of these programs include, but are not limited to, vocational training, job objective and behavioral services, transitional living skills, and support services. Students attending the TRC are all young adults between the ages of 18 and 25. The TRC has partnered with the Fairgrounds Speedway for the past four years, and it is a partnership that will continue into the future. “We feel privileged to be associated with such a fine group at the Rehabilitation Center. We’re always willing to extend a hand to youngsters and young adults with special needs. We try to reach out to as many community programs as possible and to partner with them in various ways,” said Denson. The Fairgrounds Speedway happily welcomes the students as not only our special guests, but as part of the speedway family. For further information on the programs offered at TRC, please go to http://www.state.tn.us/humanserv/rehab/trc.htm or call 615-459-6811