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.

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.

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 !

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.

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.

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.

POSTED 12-6-09 PUT YOUR COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS ON TV

I need your help! The Odell Turner Show on Insight Cable TV Channel 5. For next Monday's show, December 14. I want you to comment under this post. Here is what I am going to do. I will read the comments or questions on the show. I will not read the question or comment if I think it is not proper to do so. If you want your name tagged to your comment or question please call me at 843-1563 and even then if my caller ID doesn't show your name I will not use your name. I need all questions and comments by Tuesday, December 8, at 5:00 p.m. Thanks for your help.

POSTED 12-4-09 BEECH BEND RACEWAY STOCK CAR RULES MEETING

****Rules Meeting Tonight, Friday December 4th 6:00 P.M.****STOCK CARS

Meeting will be held at Beech Bend Park in the Pavilion and will be for all classes. Anyone who is interested in the upcoming 2010 season is encouraged to attend.

POSTED 12-4-09 LOOK WHO IS HAVING SPECIAL DAY!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO C.J. GRIDER. C.J. IS THE SON OF FORMER HOST OF THE ODELL AND BILLY SHOW AND SPORTSMAN DRIVER #30 BILLY GRIDER. HAPPY BIRTHDAY C.J.

POSTED 12-4-09 MMRA EASTERN DIVISION AWARDS BANQUET

Odell,

Two Beech Bend Raceway track champions to receive national awards.

Beech Bend Raceway Baby Grand Champion Blake Isenberg (KY) and Mini Cup Champion Cole Williams (IN) will received their National Championship awards at the 2009 MMRA Awards Banquet on Dec 11^th .

The banquet is being held at the Baker Curb Race Shop in Nashville Tn. Baker Curb Racing is a NASCAR Nationwide Series team that fields the #27 and #37 Nationwide cars. This will be on Friday night Dec. 11^th.

Isenberg #77 and Williams #46 will be awarded their diamond ring by Mr. Gary Baker owner of Baker Curb Racing and MMRA President Pete Neimeier at the ceremonies. In addition these two champion’s cars along with the MMRA Jr. Pro Champion’s car #2 of Austin Fullerton of (OK) are currently on display at the Race Shop along with the Nationwide cars.

Mr. Baker and his Director of Operations Randy Schmitt are excited to learn about MMRA Baby Grands and Mini Cups and developing a partnership for future events.

Thanks

Eldon Isenberg

POSTED 12-3-09 HIGHLAND RIM SOLD!

HAMILTON ENTERTAINMENT INC. HAS PURCHASED HIGHLAND RIM SPEEDWAY AS OF DEC. 2, 2009. BOBBY HAMILTON, JR.

POSTED 12-3-09 LOOK WHO IS HAVING A SPECIAL DAY!

Happy Birthday to Alonna Michelle Hood. She is Modified Street driver Joey Stancil's granddaughter. Happy Birthday Alonna!

POSTED 12-1-09 LOOK WHO IS HAVING A SPECIAL DAY TODAY!

Happy Birthday to Sarah Johnson wife of sportsman driver Willie Johnson. Happy Birthday Sarah! 12-1-09

POSTED 11-30-09 A SPECIAL DAY FOR SOMEONE!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SARAH JO WHITE. BIRTHDAY TODAY 11-30-09

POSTED 11-26-09 SPECIAL DAY - SPECIAL COUPLE

HAPPY BELATED ANNIVERSARY TO BILLY AND MELISSA GRIDER. NOVEMBER 25, 2009

POSTED 11-26-09 HOPE THANKSGIVING DAY FINDS YOU AND YOURS THANKFUL!

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POSTED 11-23-09 CLARK TAKES THE WIN AT BEECH BEND RACEWAY PARK

Clayton Clark shown here with friends took home the Pro Bracket win. Top photo courtesy of Beech Bend Raceway Park. Bottom photo courtesy of PBO Media Productions.

POSTED 11-23-09 MAY GRABS THE WIN!

Jason "Pee Wee" May picks up the win in the Baker Collision Center Malibu. Photo Courtesy of Beech Bend Raceway Park.