Late Model and Sportsman driver, Brian Cherry's grandmother passed away. Ollie R. Cherry of Bowling Green, died Dec. 28, 2009, at the Hospice Center in Bowling Green. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at Faith Tabernacle. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Faith Tabernacle. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Brian, his father, Charlie and the entire Cherry family.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
POSTED 12-29-09 MORE UPDATES ON THE POLAR BEAR 150.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Andy Cagle
910-995-2122
ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (December 28, 2009) – R.A. Jeffreys Distributing Company is returning to the Rockingham Speedway
as the track’s official beer distributor with Budweiser being the
official beer. The sponsorship will kick off with R.A. Jeffreys
sponsoring the Bud Pole Award for the second-annual running of the Frank Kimmel Street Stock Nationals Polar Bear 150.
“R.A.
Jeffreys has been a great partner for us at Rockingham Speedway,” said
speedway president Andy Hillenburg. “We couldn’t be more excited about
having them back this year beginning with their sponsorship of the pole
award for the street stocks at the Polar Bear 150.”
The
R.A. Jeffreys Bud Pole Award will be awarded after the European-style
qualifying session that begins at 10 AM Friday, Jan. 1, 2010. The green flag drops on the Polar Bear 150 at noon following qualifying and an autograph session.
Be sure to follow Rockingham Speedway's official Twitter site, www.twitter.com/RockinghamSpeed, which will be running special contests and ticket giveaways for the duration of 2009.
For more information, or to order tickets for the Polar Bear 150, contact the Rockingham Speedway at 910.205.8800 or online at www.rockinghamspeedway.com.
General admission tickets are $15 in advance and $20 the day of the
race with tickets for children under 12 $5. Suite packages are also
available by contacting the speedway.
Andy Cagle
POSTED 12-29-09 A SPECIAL DAY FOR TIFANIE!
Happy Birthday to Tifanie Costelow. Today is TIfanie's birthday. Tifanie is my daughter. Again, Happy Birthday from Mom and Dad. (Odell and Margaret)
POSTED 12-29-09 POLAR BEAR 150 IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Andy Cagle
910-995-2122
ROCKINGHAM,
N.C. (December 28, 2009) – Dave Moody, host of "SIRIUS Speedway" on
SIRIUS NASCAR Radio 128 and lead turn announcer for MRN's NASCAR race
broadcasts, has been named as the official starter of the Polar Bear
150 at Rockingham Speedway. Moody will wave the green flag at the New
Year's Day event, officially starting the first race of 2010.
The
2nd Annual Polar Bear 150, which will be held at noon January 1, will
be a chance for race fans to celebrate the beginning of the 2010 racing
season with competitive racing by the Frank Kimmel Street Stock
Nationals Series. The entry list, which already has 71 registrants,
includes a combination of NASCAR drivers and crew members, drivers from
the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards, and previous
Rockingham winners from the Frank Kimmel Street Stock Nationals Series.
Speedway owner, Andy Hillenburg, personally chose Moody to give the green for the second annual running of the race. Moody, who has been a regular on MRN Radio since 1998, is looking forward to performing his official starter duties. “The Polar Bear 150 is grassroots racing at its best, and I'm proud to be a part of it,” said Moody. “I just hope I don't drop the flag.”
The 2nd annual Polar Bear 150 kicks off on Thursday, December 31, 2009. Gates open at 8:00 AM and practice sessions take place from 1:00-1:45 PM and 3:00-3:45 PM.
European-style qualifying will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, January 1, 2010, and the green flag will drop at 12:00 PM. A driver autograph session, which will include the starting lineup as well as Moody, Firestone Indy Lights driver Leilani Münter, and some all-star surprises, will take place at the frontstretch fence between the conclusion of qualifying and driver introductions.
Be sure to follow Rockingham Speedway's official Twitter site, www.twitter.com/RockinghamSpeed, which will be running special contests and ticket giveaways for the duration of 2009.
Speedway owner, Andy Hillenburg, personally chose Moody to give the green for the second annual running of the race. Moody, who has been a regular on MRN Radio since 1998, is looking forward to performing his official starter duties. “The Polar Bear 150 is grassroots racing at its best, and I'm proud to be a part of it,” said Moody. “I just hope I don't drop the flag.”
The 2nd annual Polar Bear 150 kicks off on Thursday, December 31, 2009. Gates open at 8:00 AM and practice sessions take place from 1:00-1:45 PM and 3:00-3:45 PM.
European-style qualifying will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, January 1, 2010, and the green flag will drop at 12:00 PM. A driver autograph session, which will include the starting lineup as well as Moody, Firestone Indy Lights driver Leilani Münter, and some all-star surprises, will take place at the frontstretch fence between the conclusion of qualifying and driver introductions.
Be sure to follow Rockingham Speedway's official Twitter site, www.twitter.com/RockinghamSpeed, which will be running special contests and ticket giveaways for the duration of 2009.
For more information on the Frank Kimmel Street Stock Series, visit them online at www.streetstocknationals.com.
For more information, or to order tickets for the Polar Bear 150, contact the Rockingham Speedway at 910.205.8800 or online at www.rockinghamspeedway.com.
General admission tickets are $15 in advance and $20 the day of the
race with tickets for children under 12 $5. Suite packages are also
available by contacting the speedway.
Andy Cagle
Saturday, December 26, 2009
POSTED 12-26-09 NEWS FROM THE IOFS
SEVERAL NEW VENUES HIGHLIGHT 2010 IOFS SCHEDULE
Indianapolis, Indiana - December 24, 2009 - International Outlaw Figure 8 Series (IOFS) officials today announced their 2010 schedule. The series is slated to compete at six speedways with events being staged in Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky.
The series, now in its third season, will compete at several new venues in 2010 as well as return visits to Anderson, Plymouth, and Kentucky Motor Speedway. Twelve events are on the early released schedule with the possibility of two additional events to be released at a later date.
The season kicks off April 10 with a visit to the unofficial home track of the series, Anderson (IN) Speedway. The series will return to Anderson on July 4th as well as playing host to the season championship on October 2nd. Other returning tracks on the schedule include Plymouth (IN) and Kentucky Motor Speedway in Whitesville, KY.
New venues for 2010 include a pair of visits to the Columbus (OH) Motor Speedway and a lone appearance at Kil-Kare Raceway in Xenia, Ohio. The events at Columbus will be the first-ever Figure 8 events at the track outside of the School Bus Figure 8 events held there this past season. This will be the first foray into the Buckeye state of Ohio for the IOFS.
The historic Salem (IN) Speedway will host its first-ever Figure 8 events with two tentative events scheduled for May 23 and August 29. Salem Speedway owner, Owen Thompson, announced on December 18 that the famed .555 high-banked oval would be undergoing several additions over the next three years. Plans call for the construction of a new 3/8 mile asphalt oval to be constructed inside the existing .555 track to be opened in 2010. The new track will be configured for oval and Figure 8 racing. Plans are currently underway with the construction of the new track in hopes of being completed in time for the May 23, 2010 IOFS event.
IOFS Series Director, Charlie Hargraves, shared his thoughts on the recently released schedule. “I am excited to get the new season underway as we will be going to some great new tracks as well as ones that have become a staple on our schedule already." explained Hargraves. “It is great to see so many new tracks want to be a part of what we are doing and we will go to several new markets again this year. We just seem to be picking up more steam as this thing grows and attracting new fans, drivers, and tracks each year. We are working on a couple of other things that will be announced shortly so stay tuned." concluded Hargraves.
Series officials also explained that they are still working on the 2010 IOFS Front Wheel Drive schedule. The schedule should be completed and released by the end of January and will be posted on www.iofsracing.com once it has been finalized.
2010 IOFS SCHEDULE
April 10 Anderson Speedway - Anderson, IN
May 23 Salem Speedway - Salem, IN *
June 11 Kil-Kare Raceway - Xenia, OH
June 12 Columbus Speedway - Columbus, OH
July 3 Plymouth Speedway - Plymouth, IN
July 4 Anderson Speedway - Anderson, IN
July 16 TBA
July 18 Kentucky Motor Speedway - Whitesville, KY
Aug. 7 Columbus Speedway - Columbus, OH
Aug. 21 Plymouth Speedway - Plymouth, IN
Aug. 29 Salem Speedway - Salem, IN *
Sept. 18 Plymouth Speedway - Plymouth, IN
Oct. 2 Anderson Speedway - Anderson, IN
Oct. 7-9 TBA
* Tentative
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Indianapolis, Indiana - December 24, 2009 - International Outlaw Figure 8 Series (IOFS) officials today announced their 2010 schedule. The series is slated to compete at six speedways with events being staged in Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky.
The series, now in its third season, will compete at several new venues in 2010 as well as return visits to Anderson, Plymouth, and Kentucky Motor Speedway. Twelve events are on the early released schedule with the possibility of two additional events to be released at a later date.
The season kicks off April 10 with a visit to the unofficial home track of the series, Anderson (IN) Speedway. The series will return to Anderson on July 4th as well as playing host to the season championship on October 2nd. Other returning tracks on the schedule include Plymouth (IN) and Kentucky Motor Speedway in Whitesville, KY.
New venues for 2010 include a pair of visits to the Columbus (OH) Motor Speedway and a lone appearance at Kil-Kare Raceway in Xenia, Ohio. The events at Columbus will be the first-ever Figure 8 events at the track outside of the School Bus Figure 8 events held there this past season. This will be the first foray into the Buckeye state of Ohio for the IOFS.
The historic Salem (IN) Speedway will host its first-ever Figure 8 events with two tentative events scheduled for May 23 and August 29. Salem Speedway owner, Owen Thompson, announced on December 18 that the famed .555 high-banked oval would be undergoing several additions over the next three years. Plans call for the construction of a new 3/8 mile asphalt oval to be constructed inside the existing .555 track to be opened in 2010. The new track will be configured for oval and Figure 8 racing. Plans are currently underway with the construction of the new track in hopes of being completed in time for the May 23, 2010 IOFS event.
IOFS Series Director, Charlie Hargraves, shared his thoughts on the recently released schedule. “I am excited to get the new season underway as we will be going to some great new tracks as well as ones that have become a staple on our schedule already." explained Hargraves. “It is great to see so many new tracks want to be a part of what we are doing and we will go to several new markets again this year. We just seem to be picking up more steam as this thing grows and attracting new fans, drivers, and tracks each year. We are working on a couple of other things that will be announced shortly so stay tuned." concluded Hargraves.
Series officials also explained that they are still working on the 2010 IOFS Front Wheel Drive schedule. The schedule should be completed and released by the end of January and will be posted on www.iofsracing.com once it has been finalized.
2010 IOFS SCHEDULE
April 10 Anderson Speedway - Anderson, IN
May 23 Salem Speedway - Salem, IN *
June 11 Kil-Kare Raceway - Xenia, OH
June 12 Columbus Speedway - Columbus, OH
July 3 Plymouth Speedway - Plymouth, IN
July 4 Anderson Speedway - Anderson, IN
July 16 TBA
July 18 Kentucky Motor Speedway - Whitesville, KY
Aug. 7 Columbus Speedway - Columbus, OH
Aug. 21 Plymouth Speedway - Plymouth, IN
Aug. 29 Salem Speedway - Salem, IN *
Sept. 18 Plymouth Speedway - Plymouth, IN
Oct. 2 Anderson Speedway - Anderson, IN
Oct. 7-9 TBA
* Tentative
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
POSTED 12-22-09 NEW SITE TO VISIT!
My son Jason and I have a new site. We would like for you to please visit it. Also while you are there please feel free to make a comment. Hope you like the new site. Be sure to BOOKMARK the site. Thanks, Odell Click on this link www.jotbicycles.blogspot.com
POSTED 12-22-09 MERRY CHRISTMAS
I can't say enough about all our racing fans and drivers. It has been a lot of fun throughout the year. Margaret and I hope that this blog has been useful and fun for you and yours.
From our family to yours we wish you a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS! Hope yours is filled with much love, happiness, and health.
Again, Merry Christmas!
Odell and Margaret TurnerSunday, December 20, 2009
POSTED 12-20-09 A SPECIAL DAY FOR THE JONES FAMILY
Today was the 50th Wedding Anniversary for Dallas and Alfreda Jones. Dallas and Alfreda are the owners of Beech Bend Raceway Park. We would like to wish them a happy Anniversary and many more years to come.
Friday, December 18, 2009
POSTED 12-18-09 DANICA PATRICK RACING NEWS!
Danica Makes Her First Lap in ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards Stock Car Day One of ARCA Testing Productive but shortened by Rain
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POSTED 12-18-09 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Richard Deaton
(812) 883-6504
MAJOR CHANGES IN STORE FOR HISTORIC SALEM SPEEDWAY
OVAL INCLUDING ADDITION OF NEW INFIELD SHORT-TRACK
SALEM, IN, December 18 – Salem Speedway owner, Owen Thompson, announced today that phase one of a major transformation project planned for the historic southern Indiana oval is slated to begin within the next few weeks.
“We are certainly excited to announce the start of a long awaited facility renovation,” said Thompson. “The changes about to take place will unfold over the next three years and greatly enhance the motorsports possibilities for Salem Speedway.”
Phase one of the project will focus on the addition of a 3/8-mile asphalt oval in the infield of the existing .555-mile track.
“The new short-track will be configured for both oval and figure-8 racing,” said Thompson. “It will have many, many functions built into it, including connecting roads to the existing oval to facilitate road racing type events.”
No completion date has been announced for the 3/8-mile track, but a full season of racing is in the planning stages for the 2010 season.
“Weather conditions during the winter and spring months will dictate the construction schedule and completion of the project,” said Thompson. “Everything is in place to move full steam ahead with the undertaking.”
“The new short-track opens up a whole new realm of possibilities for racing at Salem Speedway,” said track general manager Richard Deaton. “It will be suited for everything from figure-8 cars to pure stocks, to Legends Cars and go-carts.”
According to Thompson, entry level racing divisions will play a prominent roll in the development of the new oval.
“We want to provide an opportunity for young and inexperienced drivers to gain pavement experience in an affordable class of cars,” said the track owner.
Deaton points out that longtime fans of the high banks need not worry about the half-mile track playing a lesser roll in the overall picture of the planned motorplex.
“The historic high banks have stood the test of time and will continue to be the centerpiece of racing at Salem ,” said Deaton.
The 3/8-mile track is just phase one of Thompson’s overall plan for the track that first opened in June of 1947. Each year over the next three years the Speedway plans to add a new facet with the culmination being the opening of a drag strip at the current Salem Municipal Airport , which adjoins the Speedway property.
Phase two of the project, scheduled for 2011, includes improvements to the existing .555-mile oval and construction of a .44-mile dirt track.
Thompson and his wife, Beverly, who purchased the track in the summer of 1995, have overseen many facility improvements during their 15 years of ownership. Major renovation projects included the construction of a 9600 sq. ft., three story structure that houses concessions, gift shop, offices, press facilities and hospitality suite.
Other improvements the Thompson’s have made include replacing the metal guardrail that once encompassed the track with a concrete retaining wall, a grandstand expansion, a widening of pit road, installation of new light towers, pavement of all roads in the spectator parking area, construction of a 2,000 square foot open air pavilion for hospitality and making the grandstands handicapped accessible with the addition of a spectator ramp, as well as other smaller projects.
The 2010 Salem Speedway season is set to open on Sunday, April 11, when the ARCA Series, presented by RE/MAX and Menards returns to the high banks for the Kentuckiana Ford Dealers ARCA 200.
The full 2010 Salem Speedway schedule will be released in early January.
POSTED 12-18-09 POLAR BEAR 150
Tickets for the Polar Bear 150 are $15.00 in advance and $20.00 the day of the race. Ask about upgrading to a public suite
Our 2010 schedule is being released:
BIG ROCK 1 Mile Oval
January 1st, 2010 Polar Bear 150 Kimmel Street Stock Nationals
March 13-14 Chump Cars Series 24 hrs at “THE ROCK
May 15 Carolina 200 USAR Pro Cup/ UARA double header
October 9 American 200 ARCA Championship/UARA Championship
“The Rock” Road Course Wars Legends/Bandos/Allison Legacy
November 7, 14, 21(includes Allison Legacy Race)
LITTLE ROCK ¼ Mile Oval
Spring Fling Legends/Bando Series
March 14, 21, 28, April 11, 18 (includes Allison Legacy Race)
Firecracker Challenge Legends/Bando Series June 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8
POSTED 12-18-09 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Richard Deaton
(812) 883-6504
2010 JOE JAMES/PAT O’CONNOR MEMORIAL TO
FEATURE TWO DIFFERENT SPRINT CAR SERIES
SALEM , IN , Dec. 15 – The Salem Speedway “Joe James/Pat O’Connor Memorial” will feature an exciting new twist in 2010 reports track management. The USAC National Sprint Car Series, a mainstay of the event for over 45 years, will be joined by the Must See Racing Xtreme Sprint Series for the 51st edition of the storied classic.
This marks the first time in the history of the event that two different sprint car series appear together on the racing program. In recent years, midgets or local stock car divisions have joined the USAC sprints for the annual race.
“We’re certainly excited to have these two great sprint car series appear on the same program,” said Salem Speedway general manager Richard Deaton. “This historic night on the high banks will provide fans an excellent opportunity to see the best-of-the-best in open wheel short-track racing.
“The breathtaking action of USAC sprints, combined with the raw speed and excitement of the Must See Racing Xtreme winged sprint cars, will undoubtedly deliver a memorable night of racing,” said Deaton.
The overall Salem Speedway track record of 14.377-seconds was posted by Kevin Feeney during time trials for a 2006 winged sprint car race on the high banks.
The honor roll of past James/O’Connor victors reads like a “who’s-who” in open wheel racing history with such names as A.J. Foyt, Parnelli Jones, Bob Sweikert, Mario Andretti, Bobby Unser, Pancho Carter, Rich Vogler, Kenny Irwin Jr. and Tony Stewart gracing the list of former winners.
Originating in 1953 as the Joe James Memorial, in remembrance of the popular California driver who lost his life in a racing accident, the event was renamed the Joe James/Pat O’Connor Memorial in 1958 following the death of O’Connor in that year’s Indianapolis 500.
The 2010 sprint classic, set for Saturday night, August 14th, will be topped off with a 30-lap feature for the MSR Xtreme Sprint Series and the 50-lap James/O’Connor Memorial for the USAC sprints.
POSTED 12-18-09 MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM BEECH BEND RACEWAY PARK
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Jones family and staff of Beech Bend Park. You can spot most of our family and many of our employees on the Rumbler photo to the left. We love the Kentucky Rumbler as much as you do! May this holiday season bring you happiness and joy with your family and friends.
Season passes make great Christmas gifts and are on sale now at the lowest price of the year-- just $79.95 each until December 31, 2009. They make great Christmas gifts----fun everyday of the summer! That's a savings of 47% off the regular price of $149.95. We are close to home, affordable and we guarantee smiles, giggles, squeals of delight and lots of fond memories. Each season pass entitles the holder to enjoy all the rides and attractions in Beech Bend Park, Splash Lagoon Water Park, and Gold Rush Golf course everyday of the season (excludes go-carts, Water Wars and games). It's a great value! Season passes can be purchased in person at the park office, over the telephone, or through the mail. Just give us a call at (270)781-7634 to pay by credit card (Master Card, VISA or Discover) or send a check or money order to Beech Bend Park, 798 Beech Bend Road, Bowling Green, KY 42101.
Work continues on the 2010 expansion plans including a wave pool, lazy river and water play structure. The 275,000-gallon wave pool will be the centerpiece of the new water park expansion. It will feature eight wave chambers and can generate eight different wave patterns from mild to wild. The 1,100 foot long lazy river will feature a “not so lazy” component as it is connected directly to the wave pool. Waves generated from the wave pool flow into the river causing a unique ocean motion effect. The four-story play structure will feature seven slides, cascading waterfalls and interactive water elements all contained in a 72,000-gallon zero entry pool. It's going to be a great summer at Beech Bend Park.
Please help us name our new attractions. Beech Bend Park is sponsoring a contest to name the wave pool, lazy river and play structure. Contestants can go to beechbendpark@msn.com to submit a name for each attraction----please put "contest" in the subject line and identify which attraction the name is being submitted for. Contestants can enter as often as they want. If a submitted name is chosen, the winner will receive a family four pack of tickets to Beech Bend Park. The contest will end on December 31, 2009. If duplicate winning names are submitted, the first one submitted will be declared the winner.
In addition to the water park expansion, two new rides will be added, a Family Tea Cup and a Quad Runner children’s ride. The Quad Runner has already arrived!
Work is just beginning on the new amphitheatre. The new facility will include a 60 foot wide stage area, three dressing rooms and private restrooms and will seat 400 people. Beech Bend Park will feature a new musical production for 2010 and three favorites will return. The popular magic show starring Master Illusionist Dinky Gowen will return along with the Beech Bend Super Star Talent Show. The Kent Family Magic Circus will also return in 2010.
POSTED 12-18-09 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Andy Cagle
910-995-2122
ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (December 12, 2009) – Over one-third of the registered entrants for the Jan. 1, 2010 running of the Polar Bear 150 at the Rockingham Speedway were on track Saturday to work on getting their street stocks dialed in for the second annual New Year’s Day event.
Among those on hand on for Saturday’s day-long practice session was Jimmy Elledge, crew chief for Scott Speed’s No. 82 Red Bull Racing Toyota team. Elledge has entered his 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo this year after rebuilding it following a crash in last year’s event.
“This race is a blast,” said Elledge, despite last year’s bad luck. “I grew up in Cup racing and always thaought that Rockingham was a very cool racetrack.” It’s a shame we (NASCAR) don’t run here anymore. Just to be able to race on a racetrack with this kind of history is a lot of fun.
“Working on this car is a lot of fun. I’ve got a shop at my house and me and my buddies get out there and work on it. I’m fortunate to be able to get some parts and pieces from Red Bull and some other teams and be able to put some stuff together and not have a whole lot of money in it.”
Unfortunately for Elledge, his shop is going to be a busy place again between now and Jan. 1 as his No. 81 Monte Carlo was collected in a spin in the afternoon session.
“I can’t tell you how excited I am to have the street stocks coming back for the Polar Bear 150,” said Rockingham Speedway President Andy Hillenburg. “This is such a fun event to host and race fans really enjoy it. I know I have been looking forward to this one all year.”
“We are really excited to be coming back to Rockingham,” said Series Director Frank Kimmel. “This is the third time that the street stocks have come to the speedway and we are looking to build on the two previous races. The guys put on a great show for the fans on July 4 (Cherry Bomb 200) and this year’s running of the Polar Bear should be even better. As of right now, we have over 60 cars pre-registered, so it looks to be the largest field ever to take the green flag at Rockingham. It’s a great way to kickoff racing in 2010, not only for the Rockingham Speedway but for the Frank Kimmel Street Stock Nationals as well.”
The next practice session for the Polar 150 gets underway at 1 PM on Dec. 31 with qualifying slated for 10 AM on New Year’s Day. The green flag waves for the second-annual event at noon on Jan. 1.
For more information on the Frank Kimmel Street Stock Series, visit them online at www.streetstocknationals.com.
For more information, or to order tickets for the Polar Bear 150, contact the Rockingham Speedway at 910.205.8800 or online at www.rockinghamspeedway.com. General admission tickets are $15 in advance and $20 the day of the race with tickets for children under 12 $5. Suite packages are also available by contacting the speedway.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
POSTED 12-12-09 CHARLES "PEE WEE" LEVINGS FUNERAL TODAY
Charles "Pee Wee" Levings funeral will be today at J.C. Kirby's on Broadway. It starts at 2:30 P.M. with burial in Fairview.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
POSTED 12-10-09 KEN-TEN PRO LATE MODEL SERIES UPDATE FOR 2010 SEASON
Craig Thompson series director is beginning work on the 2010 Season. Here are the rule changes for next season with a schedule coming by the first of the year. Keep checking back for the latest news.
602 and 603 GM crate engine 2600 lbs
604 STOCK GM crate engine 2700 lbs
604 ASA updates crate engine 2750 lbs
Ford Crate #M6007-D347 2700 lbs
Dodge Crate #P5007958 2700 lbs
McGunegill ASA Ford spec engine 2750 lbs
358 ci Flat Tappet cam DART 62cc steel head 2700 lbs
No port or polish on heads
358 ci roller cam DART 62cc steel head 2750 lbs
No port or polish on heads
358 ci roller cam any cc steel head 2800 lbs
No port or polish on heads
358 ci roller cam any cc steel head 2850 lbs
Ported and polished heads
358 ci Alu head 9.5 to 1 2900 lbs
Anyone running something other than a 3.50 (Chevy)crank must add 50 lbs to their total
Any built/machine shop engine running a dry sump system must add 50 lbs. to their total
NO SB2 ENGINES
Built engines Holley 2 barrel 4412 STOCK base plate opening 1 11/16 /1.697
Crates & ASA cars Holley 4 barrel ASA 650 Box Stock with exception of jets, air bleed jets and power valves, boosters may be epoxied but in stock location
Ken-Ten Series has the right to add lead or make any change to level up the field !
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
POSTED 12-9-09 FORMER STOCK CAR DRIVER PASSED AWAY
Today we lost a very dear friend and a former stock car driver. Around 12:30 or 1:00 p.m. Charles "Pee Wee" Levings passed away. Pee Wee had battled cancer for sometime now and finally lost that battle. I know I speak for all the racing community by saying our thoughs and prayers go out to the family. May God be with you.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
POSTED 12-8-09 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Andy Cagle
910-995-2122
ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (December 8, 2009) – With the second annual Polar Bear 150 at Rockingham Speedway just over three weeks away, the entry list for the Frank Kimmel Street Stock Nationals is steadily growing for the Jan. 1, 2010 event.
“We have a stout field for this year’s Polar Bear 150,” said Rockingham Speedway President Andy Hillenburg. “I can’t think of a better way to kick off 2010 than with some great street stock action.”
That stout field of entrants includes Chuck Barnes, Sr., who will be looking to defend his crown as Polar Bear champion after taking last year’s inaugural running. Challenging him will be Brett Hudson - the 22-year-old Owensboro, Ky. native who won the street stock portion of last July’s Cherry Bomb 200 at Rockingham - and a host of drivers with NASCAR ties, including Jimmy Elledge, crew chief for the Red Bull Racing No. 82 team, and J.D. Frey, a mechanic for Earnhardt Ganassi Racing.
“We are really excited to be coming back to Rockingham,” said Series Director Frank Kimmel. “This is the third time that the street stocks have come to the speedway and we are looking to build on the two previous races. The guys put on a great show for the fans on July 4 (Cherry Bomb 200) and this year’s running of the Polar Bear should be even better. As of right now, we have over 60 cars pre-registered, so it looks to be the largest field ever to take the green flag at Rockingham. It’s a great way to kickoff racing in 2010, not only for the Rockingham Speedway but for the Frank Kimmel Street Stock Nationals as well.”
The street stocks take to the Rockingham Speedway this Saturday (Dec. 12) for a practice session. Cars hit the track at 10 AM and practice will continue until 4 PM. Grandstand seating is free for the practice session.
For more information on the Frank Kimmel Street Stock Series, visit them online at www.streetstocknationals.com.
For more information, or to order tickets for the Polar Bear 150, contact the Rockingham Speedway at 910.205.8800 or online at www.rockinghamspeedway.com. General admission tickets are $15 in advance and $20 the day of the race with tickets for children under 12 $5. Suite packages are also available by contacting the speedway.
Monday, December 7, 2009
POSTED 12-7-09 BEECH BEND PARK ANNOUNCES LARGEST EXPANSION IN PARK HISTORY

For Immediate Release Contact: Charlotte Gonzalez
November 13, 2009 270-781-7634 (Office)
beechbendpark@msn.com
BEECH BEND PARK ANNOUNCES LARGEST EXPANSION IN PARK HISTORY
Water Park, Amusement Rides and Entertainment Venue coming in 2010
Bowling Green, KY – Beech Bend Park unveiled its 2010 expansion plans to the public on Friday, November 13th. Media personalities, park fans and local dignitaries were on hand to witness the historic announcement and ground breaking ceremony.
Dallas Jones, President and owner of Beech Bend Park, Inc., announced plans for a multi-million dollar park expansion and several significant improvements to the existing facilities. The new attractions and enhancements are slated to be open for the 2010 season.
Water Park Expansion Plans
The expansion plans include a wave pool, lazy river and water play structure. The 275,000-gallon wave pool will be the centerpiece of the new water park expansion. It is being designed by Family Fun Corporation and CDI of Ohio and will include waves generated by Murphy Waves. It will feature eight wave chambers and can generate eight different wave patterns from mild to wild. The 1,100 foot long lazy river will feature a “not so lazy” component as it is connected directly to the wave pool. Waves generated from the wave pool flow into the river causing a unique ocean motion effect. The four-story play structure will feature seven slides, cascading waterfalls and interactive water elements all contained in a 72,000-gallon zero entry pool. The structure was designed by Texas based Fun Works Design Group and will feature a tropical theme complete with toucans, surf boards, tiki statues and palm trees.
Beech Bend Park is sponsoring a contest to name the wave pool, lazy river and play structure. Contestants can go to beechbendpark@msn.com to submit a name for each attraction----please put "contest" in the subject line and identify which attraction the name is being submitted for. Contestants can enter as often as they want. If a submitted name is chosen, the winner will receive a family four pack of tickets to Beech Bend Park. The contest will end on December 31, 2009. If duplicate winning names are submitted, the first one submitted will be declared the winner.
Exciting New Ride Additions
In addition to the water park expansion, two new rides will be added, a Family Tea Cup and a Quad Runner children’s ride. The new Family Tea Cup Ride will replace the mini tea-cup ride that has been in the park for several years. The ride is a larger, family size ride being constructed in Italy by Zamperla Rides. The new Quad Runner Ride is for the little ones in the family. This ride is a new version of the Hampton Combo ride that is next to the Tornado. It features Quad Runners as the ride vehicles. It's sure to be a hit!
Other New Additions
A new amphitheatre will also be added for the 2010 season. The new facility will include a 60 foot wide stage area, three dressing rooms and private restrooms and will seat 400 people. Beech Bend Park will feature a new musical production for 2010 and two favorites will return. The popular magic show starring Master Illusionist Dinky Gowen will return. The magic show features good ole’ fashioned family fun with magic, lots of laughs and some ventriloquism antics. The Beech Bend Super Star Talent Show was a huge hit and will return in 2010 also. Several winners from the 2009 season were discovered while performing at Beech Bend and are pursuing many great leads generated by the show.
Other 2010 enhancements will include a new employee break room, restrooms and a first aid facility.
Economic Impact
This expansion project will have an immediate effect on the Bowling Green region. From concept to completion, this multi-million dollar park expansion will have an immediate economic impact on the area. “We have hired local workers to begin phase one of the project,” said Jones. “Each phase will require different types of local talent.” Beech Bend also expects the expansion to create an additional 50 jobs for the 2010 summer season.
Vicki Fitch, Executive Director of the Bowling Green Area Convention & Visitors Bureau recently commented, “The Bowing Green Area CVB is very appreciative of the investment Dallas and Alfreda Jones have made in Beech Bend Raceway, Park and Campground. The attraction is a contributor to the tune of $42 million dollars a year to the tourism economic impact of Warren County.”
About Beech Bend Park
This 379 acre family recreation destination located in Bowling Green, Kentucky is home to an amusement park, water park, campground and nationally recognized drag strip and stock car track.
Beech Bend Park was named the 5th Friendliest Park in the World for 2007, 2008 & 2009 by Amusement Today's Golden Ticket Awards! Beech Bend offers entertainment sure to please every member of the family including dozens of world class amusement rides and water slides, mini-golf, go-carts, games of skill and luck, a petting farm and terrific live shows and entertainment. Plus there's championship drag racing and stock car racing each week at adjacent Beech Bend Raceway. Beech Bend also offers company and group event planning as well as first class camping facilities within walking distance to all the other entertainment venues.
For more information, visit www.beechbend.com or call (270) 781-7634.
POSTED 12-7-09 LOOK WHO IS HAVING A SPECIAL DAY!
Happy Anniversary to Stephanie and Clay Jones. Hope you have a great day today and many more years to come.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
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