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10-30-2016, 01:07 PM
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Ponderosa Speedway Prepares for $3,000 Junebug Memorial and $10,000 Fall Classic November 4-5
Contact: Chris Tilley
Southern Nationals Bonus Series P.R. Coordinator
606-219-1723 | tilleyracing@gmail.com
BRASSTOWN, N.C. – October 30, 2016 – The Southern Nationals Bonus Series will be heading down the home stretch for the final three races on the tour starting with a big weekend at Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, Ky. November 3-5th.
On Thursday Night, November 3rd, the track will hold an open practice session from 6:00 pm until 10:00 pm. The gates open at 4:00 pm. Adult general admission will be free while pit passes will be $15.00.
On Friday Night, November 4th, the 16th Annual Hugh “Junebug” Memorial presented by Yeager Insulation will take place with the Super Late Models running for $3,000-to-win and $300-to-start and 30 laps in distance for the main event. Friday’s show will be unsanctioned, however officials of the Southern Nationals Bonus Series will officiate, race direct, and hold technical process according to the series rule book. Friday’s show will also feature the Crate Late Models racing for $1,000-to-win, the Open Wheel Modifieds racing for $800-to-win, the KDRA Super Stocks racing for $750-to-win, the Stock Four Cylinders competing for $400-to-win and the Mini Cup/Cyclones racing for the $100 top prize.
On Saturday Night, November 5th, the 26th Annual Fall Classic presented by Caton Industrial Painting will be contested featuring the Southern Nationals Bonus Series paying $10,000-to-win and $500-to-start for the 50-lap feature. Also in action, will be the track’s Crate Late Model division racing for $1,200-to-win, the Open Wheel Modifieds $1,200-to-win, the KDRA Super Stocks/American Dirt Allstars in the Bobby Carrier Sr. Memorial paying $1,200-to-win, the Stock Four Cylinders will race for $500-to-win and the Mini Cup/Cyclones will compete for $150-to-win.
Each night will feature a complete show for the Super Late Models including FK Rod Ends Qualifying, Heat Races, Last Chance Races and the main event. The tire rule for the weekend will be as follows: Hoosier 1300, 1350, 1600, LM40 and American Racer 44, 48, 56. These tires will be allowed on all four corners. Transponder rentals are available at the track for $10.00. Also, the Southern Nationals Bonus Series will pay a $200 bonus to the highest finishing driver using a CT525 series engine and a $200 bonus to the highest finishing driver using a Steel Head/Spec engine on Saturday Night.
Donald McIntosh of Dawsonville, Ga. leads the series point standings by 60 markers over David Payne of Murphy, N.C. Third through fifth in the series point standings are Ryan King of Seymour, Tenn., Doug Smith of Harriman, Tenn. and Billy Ogle Jr. of Knoxville, Tenn. The defending race winner is Chris Madden of Gray Court, S.C.
Friday’s pit and grandstand gates will open at 4:00 pm. The drivers meeting will be at 7:00 pm and hot laps will roll out shortly after. Adult general admission is $20.00 while adult pit passes are $35.00. Two-day passes can be purchased on Friday for the grandstands ($40.00) and the pits ($70.00).
Saturday’s pit and grandstand gates open up at 1:00 pm. The drivers meeting will be at 4:30 pm and hot laps will roll out at 5:00 pm. Adult general admission is $30.00 while adult pit passes are $45.00. Two-day passes can be purchased on Friday for the grandstands ($40.00) and the pits ($70.00).
For more information about the Southern Nationals Bonus Series, contact race promoter Ray Cook at (828) 360-5353 or series public relations coordinator Chris Tilley at (606) 219-1723 or on social media online at www.SouthernNationalsSeries.com, on Facebook at Southern Nationals Bonus Series, and on Twitter at twitter.com/sonationals.
Ponderosa Speedway is located at 365 Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, outside of Junction City, KY, just minutes from Danville, KY. Jamie Stumph is the track promoter. For more information about racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.ponderosaspeedway.net or by contacting track promoter Jamie Stumph at (859) 326-0579.
Friday Payoff: Super Late Models (30 laps): 1st- $3,000, 2nd- $1,500, 3rd- $1,000, 4th- $850, 5th- $700, 6th- $600, 7th- $500, 8th- $475. 9th- $450, 10th- $425, 11th- $400, 12th- $375, 13th- $350, 14th- $325, 15th- $300, 16th- $300, 17th- $300, 18th- $300, 19th- $300, 20th- $300.
Saturday Payoff: Southern Nationals Bonus Series Super Late Models (50 laps): 1st- $10.000, 2nd- $5,000, 3rd- $2,500, 4th- $2,000, 5th- $1,500, 6th- $1,100, 7th- $1,000, 8th- $950, 9th- $900, 10th- $850, 11th- $800, 12th- $750, 13th- $650, 14th- $600, 15th- $550, 16th- $530, 17th- $520, 18th- $500, 19th- $500, 20th- $500, 21st- $500, 22nd- $500.
Current Southern Nationals Bonus Series Points (after October 15)
1. Donald McIntosh-1,922
2. David Payne-1,862
3. Ryan King-1,430
4. Doug Smith-1,377
5. Billy Ogle Jr.-1,005
6. Cory Hedge(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)-944
7. Mike Marlar-813
8. Kenny Collins-740
9. Jonathan Davenport-592
10. Ricky Weiss-574
Upcoming Southern Nationals Bonus Series Races:
November 5-Ponderosa Speedway-$10,000 to win
November 11/12-Senoia Raceway-Senoia, GA-$10,000 to win
November 18/19-Boyd’s Speedway-Ringgold, GA-$10,000 to win
Hugh "Junebug" Rowland Memorial Previous Winners:
1999 - Don O'Neal (Martinsville, IN)
2000 - Jay Mobley (Harrodsburg, KY)
2001 - Dustin Neat (Dunnville, KY)
2002 - Event Not Held
2003 - Mike Marlar (Winfield, TN)
2004 - Mike Marlar (Winfield, TN)
2005 - Bryan Barber (Greensburg, KY)
2006 - Joey Daniel (Liberty, KY)
2007 - Brad Neat (Dunnville, KY)
2008 - Victor Lee (Danville, KY)
2009 - Victor Lee (Danville, KY)
2010 - Mike Marlar (Winfield, TN)
2011 - Dustin Linville (Bryantsville, KY)
2012 - Dustin Neat (Dunnville, KY)
2013 - Event Not Held
2014 - Dustin Linville (Bryantsville, KY)
2015 - Dustin Linville (Bryantsville, KY)
Fall Classic Previous Winners:
1990 - Steve Francis (Ashland, KY)
1991 - Jack Boggs (Grayson, KY)
1992 - Jack Boggs (Grayson, KY)
1993 - Rainout
1994 - Darrell Lanigan (Union, KY)
1995 - Mike Jewell (Scottsburg, IN)
1996 - C.J. Rayburn (Whiteland, IN)
1997 - Don O'Neal (Martinsville, IN)
1998 - Don O'Neal (Martinsville, IN)
1999 - Darrell Lanigan (Union, KY)
2000 - Joey Daniel (Liberty, KY)
2001 - Steve Barnett (Franklin, IN)
2002 - Event Not Held
2003 - Johnny Wheeler (Campbellsville, KY)
2004 - Bobby Wolter, Jr. (Lexington, KY)
2005 - Chris Combs (Isom, KY)
2006 - Aaron Hatton (Mount Sterling, KY)
2007 - Brad Neat (Dunnville, KY)
2008 - Greg Johnson (Bedford, IN)
2009 - Mike Marlar (Winfield, TN)
2010 - Eric Wells (Hazard, KY)
2011 - Aaron Hatton (Mount Sterling, KY)
2012 - Brad Neat (Dunnville, KY)
2013 - Dustin Linville (Bryantsville, KY)
2014 - Rainout
2015 - Chris Madden (Gray Court, SC)
Ponderosa Speedway Prepares for $3,000 Junebug Memorial and $10,000 Fall Classic November 4-5
Contact: Chris Tilley
Southern Nationals Bonus Series P.R. Coordinator
606-219-1723 | tilleyracing@gmail.com
BRASSTOWN, N.C. – October 30, 2016 – The Southern Nationals Bonus Series will be heading down the home stretch for the final three races on the tour starting with a big weekend at Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, Ky. November 3-5th.
On Thursday Night, November 3rd, the track will hold an open practice session from 6:00 pm until 10:00 pm. The gates open at 4:00 pm. Adult general admission will be free while pit passes will be $15.00.
On Friday Night, November 4th, the 16th Annual Hugh “Junebug” Memorial presented by Yeager Insulation will take place with the Super Late Models running for $3,000-to-win and $300-to-start and 30 laps in distance for the main event. Friday’s show will be unsanctioned, however officials of the Southern Nationals Bonus Series will officiate, race direct, and hold technical process according to the series rule book. Friday’s show will also feature the Crate Late Models racing for $1,000-to-win, the Open Wheel Modifieds racing for $800-to-win, the KDRA Super Stocks racing for $750-to-win, the Stock Four Cylinders competing for $400-to-win and the Mini Cup/Cyclones racing for the $100 top prize.
On Saturday Night, November 5th, the 26th Annual Fall Classic presented by Caton Industrial Painting will be contested featuring the Southern Nationals Bonus Series paying $10,000-to-win and $500-to-start for the 50-lap feature. Also in action, will be the track’s Crate Late Model division racing for $1,200-to-win, the Open Wheel Modifieds $1,200-to-win, the KDRA Super Stocks/American Dirt Allstars in the Bobby Carrier Sr. Memorial paying $1,200-to-win, the Stock Four Cylinders will race for $500-to-win and the Mini Cup/Cyclones will compete for $150-to-win.
Each night will feature a complete show for the Super Late Models including FK Rod Ends Qualifying, Heat Races, Last Chance Races and the main event. The tire rule for the weekend will be as follows: Hoosier 1300, 1350, 1600, LM40 and American Racer 44, 48, 56. These tires will be allowed on all four corners. Transponder rentals are available at the track for $10.00. Also, the Southern Nationals Bonus Series will pay a $200 bonus to the highest finishing driver using a CT525 series engine and a $200 bonus to the highest finishing driver using a Steel Head/Spec engine on Saturday Night.
Donald McIntosh of Dawsonville, Ga. leads the series point standings by 60 markers over David Payne of Murphy, N.C. Third through fifth in the series point standings are Ryan King of Seymour, Tenn., Doug Smith of Harriman, Tenn. and Billy Ogle Jr. of Knoxville, Tenn. The defending race winner is Chris Madden of Gray Court, S.C.
Friday’s pit and grandstand gates will open at 4:00 pm. The drivers meeting will be at 7:00 pm and hot laps will roll out shortly after. Adult general admission is $20.00 while adult pit passes are $35.00. Two-day passes can be purchased on Friday for the grandstands ($40.00) and the pits ($70.00).
Saturday’s pit and grandstand gates open up at 1:00 pm. The drivers meeting will be at 4:30 pm and hot laps will roll out at 5:00 pm. Adult general admission is $30.00 while adult pit passes are $45.00. Two-day passes can be purchased on Friday for the grandstands ($40.00) and the pits ($70.00).
For more information about the Southern Nationals Bonus Series, contact race promoter Ray Cook at (828) 360-5353 or series public relations coordinator Chris Tilley at (606) 219-1723 or on social media online at www.SouthernNationalsSeries.com, on Facebook at Southern Nationals Bonus Series, and on Twitter at twitter.com/sonationals.
Ponderosa Speedway is located at 365 Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, outside of Junction City, KY, just minutes from Danville, KY. Jamie Stumph is the track promoter. For more information about racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s webpage on the internet at www.ponderosaspeedway.net or by contacting track promoter Jamie Stumph at (859) 326-0579.
Friday Payoff: Super Late Models (30 laps): 1st- $3,000, 2nd- $1,500, 3rd- $1,000, 4th- $850, 5th- $700, 6th- $600, 7th- $500, 8th- $475. 9th- $450, 10th- $425, 11th- $400, 12th- $375, 13th- $350, 14th- $325, 15th- $300, 16th- $300, 17th- $300, 18th- $300, 19th- $300, 20th- $300.
Saturday Payoff: Southern Nationals Bonus Series Super Late Models (50 laps): 1st- $10.000, 2nd- $5,000, 3rd- $2,500, 4th- $2,000, 5th- $1,500, 6th- $1,100, 7th- $1,000, 8th- $950, 9th- $900, 10th- $850, 11th- $800, 12th- $750, 13th- $650, 14th- $600, 15th- $550, 16th- $530, 17th- $520, 18th- $500, 19th- $500, 20th- $500, 21st- $500, 22nd- $500.
Current Southern Nationals Bonus Series Points (after October 15)
1. Donald McIntosh-1,922
2. David Payne-1,862
3. Ryan King-1,430
4. Doug Smith-1,377
5. Billy Ogle Jr.-1,005
6. Cory Hedge(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)-944
7. Mike Marlar-813
8. Kenny Collins-740
9. Jonathan Davenport-592
10. Ricky Weiss-574
Upcoming Southern Nationals Bonus Series Races:
November 5-Ponderosa Speedway-$10,000 to win
November 11/12-Senoia Raceway-Senoia, GA-$10,000 to win
November 18/19-Boyd’s Speedway-Ringgold, GA-$10,000 to win
Hugh "Junebug" Rowland Memorial Previous Winners:
1999 - Don O'Neal (Martinsville, IN)
2000 - Jay Mobley (Harrodsburg, KY)
2001 - Dustin Neat (Dunnville, KY)
2002 - Event Not Held
2003 - Mike Marlar (Winfield, TN)
2004 - Mike Marlar (Winfield, TN)
2005 - Bryan Barber (Greensburg, KY)
2006 - Joey Daniel (Liberty, KY)
2007 - Brad Neat (Dunnville, KY)
2008 - Victor Lee (Danville, KY)
2009 - Victor Lee (Danville, KY)
2010 - Mike Marlar (Winfield, TN)
2011 - Dustin Linville (Bryantsville, KY)
2012 - Dustin Neat (Dunnville, KY)
2013 - Event Not Held
2014 - Dustin Linville (Bryantsville, KY)
2015 - Dustin Linville (Bryantsville, KY)
Fall Classic Previous Winners:
1990 - Steve Francis (Ashland, KY)
1991 - Jack Boggs (Grayson, KY)
1992 - Jack Boggs (Grayson, KY)
1993 - Rainout
1994 - Darrell Lanigan (Union, KY)
1995 - Mike Jewell (Scottsburg, IN)
1996 - C.J. Rayburn (Whiteland, IN)
1997 - Don O'Neal (Martinsville, IN)
1998 - Don O'Neal (Martinsville, IN)
1999 - Darrell Lanigan (Union, KY)
2000 - Joey Daniel (Liberty, KY)
2001 - Steve Barnett (Franklin, IN)
2002 - Event Not Held
2003 - Johnny Wheeler (Campbellsville, KY)
2004 - Bobby Wolter, Jr. (Lexington, KY)
2005 - Chris Combs (Isom, KY)
2006 - Aaron Hatton (Mount Sterling, KY)
2007 - Brad Neat (Dunnville, KY)
2008 - Greg Johnson (Bedford, IN)
2009 - Mike Marlar (Winfield, TN)
2010 - Eric Wells (Hazard, KY)
2011 - Aaron Hatton (Mount Sterling, KY)
2012 - Brad Neat (Dunnville, KY)
2013 - Dustin Linville (Bryantsville, KY)
2014 - Rainout
2015 - Chris Madden (Gray Court, SC)