POSTED 12-19-08 LOCAL RACER ON THE BIG TRACKS!

Driver: Jay Parrish, Bowling Green, KY.

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Jay Parrish will be racing at Rockingham Speedway on New Year’s Day in the Frank Kimmel Series. Good luck to Jay and Jo Ann Parrish and the entire C & P Racing Team.

POSTED 12-13-08 LOOKING FOR HELP AT SURROUNDING TRACKS FOR 2009

Hello race fans. This is Odell and I'm thinking of doing something different on this site. I'm thinking about having someone as a reporter from different tracks, Highland Rim Speedway, Whitesville (Kentucky Motor Speedway), Soggy Bottom Speedway and etc. If you are reading this blog and have a camera, attend a track on regular bases then you may be the one I am looking for. Please email Odell @ kyjava1997@bellsouth.net be sure to tell me a little about yourself, your name, and a contact number would help. Thanks, Odell Turner.

POSTED 12-11-08 LOOK WHO IS HAVING A SPECIAL DAY!

HUGH PORTER CAUSEY ____________________________________________________________________ Happy Birthday to Hugh Porter Causey. Today is Hugh Porter's Birthday. Hugh Porter was one of the main reasons that we have a race track at Beech Bend Park. He was the first promoter in the Bowling Green area back in the early 1950's. We thank you Hugh Porter for all the hard work you did to start stock car racing in Bowling Green. If you see Hugh Porter today, tell him Happy Birthday and thank him for his efforts in building stock car racing. You may also leave him a message by clicking on the words COMMENT and posting a few kind words. Again, from us here at Local Racing News and Rumors by ODELL, Happy Birthday Hugh Porter Causey!

POSTED 12-11-08 IOFS TO BE AT INDY CIRCLE TRACK EXPO TRADE SHOW

IOFS TO PARTICIPATE IN JAN. 31 TRADE SHOWIndianapolis, IN - December 10, 2008 - International Outlaw Figure 8 Series (IOFS) officials today announced plans to participate in the Indy Circle Track Expo trade show January 31, 2009.The Indy Circle Track Expo trade show is held annually at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. The 67,000 SQ. FT. Champions Pavilion is the site of this years edition and it is being billed as the biggest trade show and swap meet in the Midwest. This years event will feature an auction as well as numerous vendors selling everything from race car parts to collectibles. Also the annual Circle Track Fued will feature auto racing historian Donald Davidson and Kevin Eckert of www.openwheeltimes.com squaring off.The annual winter event will also give fans and drivers a chance to see what is in store for 2009. Many speedway promoters and travelling series will be in attendance promoting their upcoming 2009 campaigns and IOFS will now be among them. IOFS will have a booth and car on display detailing their 2009 plans. If the 2009 schedule is finalized IOFS will be also handing out the 2009 pocket schedules. Drivers will be able to pick up handouts on several topics of interest for the 2009 season.Series Director, Charlie Hargraves, explained the reasoning for being a part of this high profile trade show. " I think it is very important we continue to get the word out about IOFS. What better place to coninue informing fans, owners, and drivers of our series and goals for 2009. Some of the most respected individuals in motorsports in this area will be there so it will exciting to explain to them who we are and what we are about " continued Hargraves. " Also it gives us a chance to lure new fans by having a car on display and explaining what our cars are capable of ".IOFS to date has been very active in the promotion of the newly launched Outlaw Figure 8 Series. Plans also call for the series to participate in other shows throughout the winter months.Managing Partner, David Sink, also updated the progress of IOFS and what to expect in the coming months. " We hope to have the schedule finalized by the Indy Circle Track Expo so we can start handing out our 2009 pocket schedules. We should be able to answer a few more questions regarding details on rules, tires, and potential competitors at the show. Also once we get our tire deal finalized we will be announcing those details in the next week as to what tire and compound we plan to run in 2009" explained Sink. " I encourage everyone to come out to the show January 31 to introduce themselves and give us feedback as to how they feel about this new series so far. We are always open to suggestions as we want this to be a series everyone can be proud of as well as playing a part in. This also gives us a chance to meet promoters we have talked with all winter long and finally meet them in person and it should be a blast".For more info on the Indy Circle Track Expo go to www.shoestringracing.com or for further info on the IOFS go to 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.

POSTED 12-10-08 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Thank you for this chance to offer a great Sponsorship Opportunity with the IOFS. for the 2009 racing season. We are a newly formed International Outlaw Figure-8 Series that needs your help to best ensure the success of our series for the drivers and fans involved. We are based out of Indianapolis, IN and will race at tracks ranging from northern IN to southern KY and place in between. Also there is a good chance you will see on TV this season at the beautiful Lucas Oil Speedway in MO. We like to take this chance and say thanks for this chance, and also to wish you and your family a great holiday season. No lets talk business, here are some plans that could get you company involved with our new and ever growing series.$200 Internet Package Your name and logo, and a link to your website will be on the sponsors page of our website. $300 Program Package Along with the website, you will also receive a business card size portion on our program that will be at each and every event held. $500 Victory Lane Package Along with the before mentioned, you will also get your logo on the victory lane board. $1000 Sticker Package Along with the before mentioned, you will also have your logo/sticker on every competing car throughout the entire 2009 season. Also your name will be on all the novelties that are sold. $1500 Award Package This is your chance to sponsor an award for the whole season with the series, awards like the pole winner, hard charger, highest stock, etc. You will also receive all the ones listed above. Also you logo will be on the plaque awarded to the winner of each award. $2500 Race Package Along with all the before mentioned, you will have your own night at the races, the whole night will be dedicated to your business. Your logo will be on the front page of the program, all over the papers, internet, etc. $7500 Series Package This is the big one, it will all be yours, you will get the naming rights to the series, front page of the program, big sticker on each competing car, your logo with be tide in with the IOFS Logo for the entire 2009 season.There is more to all of these great chances to get on board with the newest and most unique and exciting form of motorsports going today, and also we do any other form of sponsorship from gift cards, coupons, or things of nature, nothing will be turned down, please contact us with any questions or concerns, at charlie74p@aol.com MRLITTLE500@aol.com are call me at 317-445-4366.We thank you for you time, and we look forward in hearing from you in the near future.

POSTED 12-9-08 HOLIDAY LIGHTS SPECTACULAR AT BEECH BEND PARK

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas everywhere you go. Know where to find millions of twinkling lights, great rides and holiday festivities? Join us for "Holiday Lights Spectacular" at Beech Bend Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky, December 5th- January 3rd from 5:00 to 10:00 pm nightly. Drive through more than 2 miles of sparkling lights and animated displays set to delightful music. Ride the North Pole Express to the heart of Christmas Village which features outdoor ice skating, Santa's Ho HO golf, tempting treats like fudge and kettle corn, photos with Santa, and delightful Christmas shopping. Stroll through the park for more sparkling lights, decorations and over sized toys all mingling with the bright, whirling lights of the rides---experience the KY Rumbler in the dark. Make plans now to visit us during the holiday season. It's sure to dazzle your CHRISTMAS SPIRIT! We kick off opening night with a free Rebecca Lynn Howard concert sponsored by WGGC. The concert starts at 7:30, Dec. 5th in the Dallas Jones Pavilion and is free with your admission to Holiday Lights Spectacular! Join us for the biggest family New Year's Eve Party ever! Family friendly activities including live music by the Jackie Fox Band from 8 to midnight and fireworks at midnight. This New Year's Eve Party is free with your admission to Holiday Lights Spectacular. The rides and attractions will remain open until 1:00 a.m. Holiday Lights Spectacular 2008 Prices Admission Prices Ice Skating Prices $15 per car load $5 per child $35 commercial van $7 per adult $100 bus or coach $3 skate rental Rides - $1 to $3 per ride New! Ice Rink open to the public for daytime skating Dec. 26th through Jan. 3rd from noon to 4 p.m. daily. Birthday Parties and Private Group Ice Rink Rentals are also available. Call 270-781-7634 for more information. Discount Tickets Available at Bowling Green Area Houchens, IGA, Shell and Jr. Foods.

POSTED 12-7-08 CHECK THIS DEAL OUT

I have a portrait special for December. Check the information on "My Space" which is www.myspace.com/odell57 then look and click on the blog space at the right top which reads December Portrait Special. Also check out my photos by clicking on pics under my picure. You can check out my December Special by going to http://www.photosbyodell/ also. Thanks and thank to you later. Odell

POSTED 12-7-08 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO........

Clay and Stephanie Jones. Today, December 7, 2008 is Clay and Stephanie's 12th Wedding Anniversary. Congratulations on 12 years of marriage and may God bless you with many more wonderful years.

POSTED 12-4-08 WHO IS HAVING THAT SPECIAL DAY?

C. J. Grider, son of former racer and host of the Odell and Billy Show, Billy Grider and his mother Melissa Grider. Happy Birthday today 12-4-08 to little C.J. Grider.

POSTED 12-4-08 NEWS ALERT!

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

___________________________________________________________ Contact: Brad Janes General Manager/ or Victoria Huffines Turn or Burn Motorsports 270-816-2059 bradjanes@turnorburn.com http://turnorburn.com/

___________________________________________________________ TURN OR BURN MOTORSPORTS ANNOUNCES 2009 CHAMPIONSHIP PLANS

___________________________________________________________ Bowling Green, KY. -Turn or Burn Motorsports is pleased to announce their 2009 asphalt championship plans. The team will be running for the Ken-Ten Pro Late Model Series championship. The mini touring series will compete at Corbin Speedway, Beech Bend Raceway Park, Highland Rim Speedway, and Kentucky Motor Speedway. ___________________________________________________________ Each track will conduct the same rule system for the series all year. Josh Byrns, driver of the #31 Chevrolet Impala SS, is looking forward to the new series. “I am happy to run at the four tracks on the same rules system. I know we can have a really good 2009 season in the #31. It will be good to run for the championship,” said Byrns. ___________________________________________________________ The Bowling Green KY driver took the #31 Chevy to victory lane twice and eight top-10 finishes on a limited schedule for the 2008 year. Turn or Burn Motorsports general manager Brad Janes is pleased with the new series and is confident the team will have a solid performance. ___________________________________________________________ For more information on Turn or Burn Motorsports, visit http://www.turnorburn.com/

POSTED 12-3-08 LOOK WHO IS HAVING A SPECIAL DAY....

Happy Birthday to Alonna Michelle Hood, Granddaughter of Joey and Bobbie Stancil. You can leave a happy birthday wish on the comment section. Today 12-3-08 is Alonna's Birthday!

POSTED 12-1-08 AND THE NEW TRACK TIRE IS..............

THE NEW TRACK TIRE FOR SPORTSMAN, MODIFIED STREET AND FIGURE-8 DURING 2009 SEASON. IT IS THE AMERICAN TIRE. THE TIRE SHOWN HERE HAS BEEN RACED 4 OR 5 TIMES.

POSTED 12-1-08 THESE ARE SOME OF THE RACERS FOR 2009 SEASON

JUST A FEW PHOTOS OF THE BEECH BEND RACEWAY RULES MEETING FOR 2009

POSTED 12-1-08 RULES FOR FRONT RUNNER AND THE ALL-AMERICAN BOMBER ARE .....

Nothing change. The only thing was the All-American Bomber class may change it's series name from All-American Bomber to The Big Three Bomber Class.

POSTED 12-1-08 RULES FOR MODIFIED STREET AND FIGURE-8 ARE.............

Only a tire change. The track tire will be the American tire. The rules will read American tire, Hoosier 880, and Hoosier F53. Other rules refer to 2008 rules book.

POSTED 12-1-08 RULES FOR THE SPORTSMAN CLASS ARE................

Tires will be American brand (NEW TIRES) or Hoosier 880(recaps). Aftermarket Bodies or Homemade Bodies Must Add 50 pounds. Floater add 50 pounds. The rules will match Highland Rim Speedway, Kentucky Motor Speedway (Whitesville) and London Speedway. Other wise rules will stay the same, see 2008 rule book.

POSTED 12-1-08 RULES MEETING TONIGHT AT BEECH BEND RACEWAY FOR LATE MODEL ARE....

Ride Height lowered to 3" like Highland Rim Speedway. New tire will be the 1070, but the rules will read 1070 or 1080. Create Engines 400 HP Heads, NO 475 HP HEADS! The rules stand as open for change if you run then maybe a 2 bl. or 100 pounds. If you port and polish your heads then add 50 pounds. On a protest both cars MUST tear down (Even Create Engines) There was talk of Dallas contacting Fisher about sealing a create engine. Bobby White has the spec's for a create engine. You don't have to seal your create engine back to run at Beech Bend. You can change retainers (NOT VALVE SPRINGS) on create engines. Dallas may get the seal's to reseal an engine. Dallas said he would wait and see what Highland Rim Rules are in writing and then he would print ours. Nothing else will change, so refer to 2008 rules book for more. I hope I got all this right. If there are more or these facts are not right please post on the comment section or email me at kyjava1997@bellsouth.net thanks, Odell NOTE: Protest for top end is now $400 and bottom end is $400 for the entire engine it will be $800

POSTED 12-1-08 TODAY IS A VERY SPECIAL DAY FOR.....

...Aubrey and Patsy Turner. Today 12-1-08 is the 47th Wedding Anniversary for Aubrey and Patsy. Aubrey is a former flagman at Beech Bend Raceway Park and my uncle and Patsy is my aunt. If you see Aubrey or Patsy told them you saw this here on the blog site and wish them a Happy Anniversary!

POSTED 12-1-08 TONIGHT AT BEECH BEND PARK......

..Drivers rules meeting for 2009. This meeting is at 6:00 p.m. see you there.

POSTED 12-1-08 I HAVE UPDATED MY PHOTO SITE......

please check out my site @ www.photosbyodell.com for photos to purchase. I have over a hundred pictures of the stock car banquet. I have 24 pictures of the Halloween 200 @ Salem, IN. and 48 pictures of the 2008 Thanksgiving Bracket Bash Drags. Even if you don't purchase a photo please drop by and visit the site. Thanks, Odell