Ultimate Series John Bradshaw Memorial $10,001 to win at Ponderosa Speedway August 22

Ponderosa Speedway
365 Phillips Lane
Junction City, KY 40440

2014 Media Release #52 (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 17, 2014)
Contact- Michael Despain (mgdespain@windstream.net; @MichaelDespain-Twitter; Michael Despain-Facebook)

Ultimate Series John Bradshaw Memorial $10,001 to win at Ponderosa Speedway Friday August 22

Junction City, KY-August 17, 2014- Ponderosa Speedway track promoter Jerry Denson and staff are ready for their next event that takes place on Friday August 22 as the Ultimate Super Late Model Series will make its first-ever appearance in the Bluegrass State for the 11th Annual John Bradshaw Memorial presented by Sweet Beans and Things at the 3/8 mile D-shaped red clay oval better known as “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring”.

The Super Late Model portion of the event will pay $10,001 to win and will be sanctioned by the Ultimate Super Late Model Series. This event is the richest paying to win event for Super Late Models in the 42 year history of the famed facility and will also mark the first-ever appearance in the Bluegrass State of Kentucky for the Ultimate Super Late Model Series sanctioning body based out of Georgia.

The Friday August 22 event will be the 11th Annual John Bradshaw Memorial presented by Sweet Beans and Things and will be sanctioned by the Ultimate Super Late Model Series, featuring a full program of practice, time trials, qualifying heats, B-Mains, and the 75 lap, $10,001 to win John Bradshaw Memorial A-Main event. Joining the Ultimate Super Late Model Series in competition at the 11th Annual John Bradshaw Memorial presented by Sweet Beans and Things on Friday August 22 will be the Modifieds, who will race for $2,500 to win. The Pro Late Models will now race for $1,000 to win and the Sportsman will now race for $800 to win, courtesy of Wayne Bowen Racing Supply. The Super Late Model and Modified divisions will time trial at this event, while the Pro Late Model and Sportsman divisions will pill draw to determine heat race starting positions. RACEceivers are mandatory for all divisions and can be rented at the track at driver registration, with all drivers needing to be signed at the time for the drivers meeting that evening at 7:00 p.m.

Revelution Race Cars has posted a $200 award for the top qualifier in Ultimate Super Late Model Series time trials that evening, while Yeager Insulation will award $50 to the top qualifier in Modified division time trials. For more information concerning the Ultimate Super Late Model Series, visit the tour’s website online at www.ultimatesupers.com.

The following entry fees will apply for competition at the 11th Annual John Bradshaw Memorial presented by Sweet Beans and Things on Friday August 22: Super Late Models- $105; Modifieds- $50; Pro Late Models- $25; Sportsman- $20.

11th Annual John Bradshaw Memorial presented by Sweet Beans and Things A-Main Payouts:
Ultimate Super Late Models (75 laps): 1st- $10,001, 2nd- $5,000, 3rd- $2,500, 4th- $2,000, 5th- $1,500, 6th- $1,300, 7th- $1,200, 8th- $1,100, 9th- $850, 10th- $800, 11th- $750, 12th- $700, 13th- $650, 14th- $600, 15th- $550, 16th through 24th- $500 to start.
Modifieds (35 laps): 1st- $2,500, 2nd- $1,000, 3rd- $600, 4th- $400, 5th- $350, 6th- $300, 7th- $275, 8th- $250, 9th- $225, 10th through 20th- $200 to start.
Pro Late Models (20 laps): 1st- $1,000, 2nd- $400, 3rd- $225, 4th- $200, 5th- $175, 6th through 18th- $150 to start.
Sportsman (20 laps): 1st- $800, 2nd- $300, 3rd- $200, 4th- $150, 5th- $125, 6th through 18th- $100 to start.

Activities for the 11th Annual John Bradshaw Memorial presented by Sweet Beans and Things on Friday August 22 will see the general admission area and pit area open at 4:00 p.m. The drivers meeting will take place at 7:00 p.m., with practice laps set to begin at 7:20 p.m. Time trials will get underway at 7:45 p.m., with racing set to take the green flag at 8:30 p.m. Ticket prices for the August 22 event in the general admission area will be $30 for adults, with children ages 12 and under FREE. A pit pass will be $45.

Ponderosa Speedway last raced on Friday August 1 and feature event winners that evening included Dustin Linville of Lancaster, KY in Super Late Models, Michael England of Glasgow, KY in Modifieds, P.J. Feistritzer of Danville, KY in Pro Late Models, and Allen Hackworth, Jr. of Waco, KY in Sportsman.

Track championship point leader heading into the Friday August 22 event are Dion Benningfield of Lebanon, KY in Super Late Models, Todd Coffman of Junction City, KY in Pro Late Models, Ryan Thomas of Gosport, IN in Modifieds, and Glen Hounshell, Jr. of Mount Vernon, KY in Sportsman.

Ponderosa Speedway is located at 365 Phillips Lane on the Boyle/Lincoln County border, outside of Junction City, KY, just minutes from Danville, KY. Jerry Denson is the track promoters and will present dirt track sports entertainment from April through mid-October of the 2014 race season. For more information about racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s webpages on the internet at www.ponderosaspeedway.net and www.ponderosaspeedway.us or by contacting track promoter Jerry Denson at (606) 235-0190 or via email at jerrydenson@ponderosaspeedway.net., via Twitter @MichaelDespain, or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/131180253585931/ (Ponderosa Speedway). Patrons and/or other interested parties can phone the track at (859) 854-6808 on raceday.

Quick Track Facts

Name: Ponderosa Speedway
Location: 365 Phillips Lane Junction City, Kentucky
Promoter: Jerry Denson
Nickname: “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring”
Website: www.ponderosaspeedway.net
Twitter: @MichaelDespain
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/131180253585931/
Seating Capacity: 2,500
Tower Area Includes: Race Control, Press Box, and Public Address Area
Racing Surface: Clay
Lap Distance: 1,780 feet or 3/8 of a mile
First Event: September 1972
Super Late Model Track Record: Victor Lee 12.744 (4-5-08)

John Bradshaw Memorial Race History
2003- Johnny Wheeler, Mike Marlar, Timmy Yeager, Mike Jewell, Jesse Lay, Dustin Neat, Tyrel Todd, Rick Combs, Victor Lee, Brad Neat, Aaron Hatton, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Michael Chilton, Bucky Jackson, Scott James, Steve Cornelius, Joey Daniel, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Jim Curry, Michael Wooldridge

2004- Benji Lee, Aaron Hatton, Steve Barnett, Don O’Neal, Mike Jewell, Jesse Lay, Greg Johnson, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Michael England, Johnny Wheeler (Top ten feature finish only was available)

2005- Eddie Carrier, Jr. Mike Jewell, Brad Neat, Aaron Hatton, Anthony Adams, Wayne Chinn, Blake Chinn, Michael England, Frankie Coomer, Whitney McQueary, Mike Luna, Shannon Thornsberry, Timmy Yeager, Tim Tungate, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Chris Combs, Michael Chilton, Johnny Wheeler, Benji Lee, Mike Marlar, Dustin Neat, Bryan Barber

2006- Greg Johnson, Eddie Carrier, Jr., Chris Combs, Brad Neat, Scott James, Ben Adkins, Bobby Wolter, Jr., David Webb, Josh McGuire, Johnny Wheeler, Justin Rattliff, Mike Jewell, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Victor Lee, Tim Tungate, Timmy Yeager, Wayne Chinn, Donald Rayborn, Buzz Williams, Tyrel Todd, Aaron Hatton, Earl Pearson, Jr., Jeff Watson, Bryan Barber

2007- Mike Marlar, Scott James, Victor Lee, Tim Tungate, Jason Keltner, Bobby Carrier, Jr., David Webb, Jordan Bland, Tyrel Todd, Doug Smith, C.J. Rayburn, Jamie Ferguson, Aaron Hatton, Donald Rayborn, Justin Rattliff, Dustin Webber, Brad Neat, Jerry Rutherford, Jerry Rice, Chris Combs, Eddie Carrier, Jr., Dustin Neat, Mike Jewell

2008- Robbie Blair, Victor Lee, Don O’Neal, Michael England, Dustin Linville, Jerry Rice, Jason Feger, Jason Keltner, Shon Flanery, Tyrel Todd, Aaron Hatton, Johnny Wheeler, Brad Neat, Chris Combs, David Webb, Buzz Williams, Eric Wells, Zach Carney, Tim Tungate, Rick Aukland, Mike Marlar, Jordan Bland, Mike Jewell, Ricky Arms, Michael Chilton

2009- Victor Lee, Eddie Carrier, Jr., Mike Marlar, David Webb, Bobby Wolter, Jr., Justin Rattliff, Eric Wells, Mike Jewell, Jeff Watson, Duane Chamberlain, Dustin Neat, Rick Combs, Shon Flanary, Aaron Hatton, Michael Chilton, Bobby Carrier, Jr., Shannon Thornsberry, Doodle Farris, Jason Keltner, D.J. Wells, Dustin Linville, Johnny Wheeler, Terry Keltner

2010- Eddie Carrier, Jr., Mike Marlar, Greg Johnson, Victor Lee, David Webb, Chris Combs, Aaron Ridley, Skylar Marlar, Arnie Fields, Christian Rayburn, Chase McWhorter, Ernie Cordier, Brandon Fouts, Tim Tungate, D.J. Wells, Dustin Neat, Michael Chilton, Jeff Watson, Scott James, Justin Rattliff, Dustin Linville

2011- Eric Wells, David Webb, Brad Neat, Victor Lee, Jeff Watson, Mike Marlar, Tyrel Todd, Todd Coffman, Timmy Yeager, Rohn Moon, Wesley Brummett, Dusty Maybrier, Donald Barrett, Justin Rattliff, Jeff Rawlings, Dennis Barton, Joey Daniel, Jason Hinkle

2012- Brad Neat, Greg Johnson, Michael England, Dustin Linville, Michael Chilton, Dustin Neat, Todd Coffman, Stephen Breeding, Jason Jameson, Victor Lee, Mike Strunk, Mike Jewell, Jeff Watson, P.J. Feistritzer, Jarrod Breeding, Clarence Belcher, Wesley Brummett, Joey Daniel, Tommy Carlton, Justin Rattliff, Daniel Dial, Brandon Hardgrove, Daniel Shelton, Matt Henderson

John Bradshaw Memorial Fast Facts and Tidbits
-This event was added to the Ponderosa Speedway schedule in late 2003 as a combination event with the Fall Classic as a tribute to the late John Bradshaw, who had taken over at the promotional helm at “The Pond” to begin the 2003 season, but tragically lost his life early on after running only a handful events early in the 2003 season.

-In the inaugural event that was contested in 2003, Johnny Wheeler of Campbellsville, KY would drive the Yantz Motorsports owned Rayburn Race Car mount to the checkered in what was a combined John Bradshaw Memorial/Fall Classic event as Jerry Denson had taken over as the promoter at “The Pond”. The race was sanctioned by the STARS Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series and saw 2003 series champion Mike Marlar score a runner-up finish in the race. Timmy Yeager, Mike Jewell, and Jesse Lay would complete the top five.

-The O’Reilly NARA Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series presented by Arizona Sport Shirts was back to sanction the 2004 version of the John Bradshaw Memorial and what a race it was, as Steve Barnett, Aaron Hatton, Benji Lee, and Don O’Neal went at it “tooth and nail” over the final 15 circuits of the race, with Raywick, KY native Benji Lee scoring his only career O’Reilly NARA Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series event win. Lee drove the Kenneth Harlow owned entry to what is the biggest career win to date for the second-generation Marion County youngster. Hatton, Barnett, O’Neal, and Mike Jewell would complete the top five.

-For 2005, the O’Reilly NARA Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series was back to sanction the 3rd Annual John Bradshaw Memorial race and the inaugural “BoB Late Model” champion from 2002, Eddie Carrier, Jr. of Salt Rock, WV, would drive the Grover Motorsports owned Rocket Chassis mount to the win over 2005 series co-champion Mike Jewell, with Brad Neat, Whitney McQueary, and Anthony Adams completing the top five.

-The 2006 edition of the event was called the Ponderosa 50/4th Annual John Bradshaw Memorial and was sanctioned by the O’Reilly NARA Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series. The race was the highest paying to win event for Late Models that has been contested at “The Pond” in over four and one-half years and when the dust settled, Greg Johnson of Bedford, IN walked away with $5,000 for his efforts by winning the event over Eddie Carrier, Jr., Chris Combs, Brad Neat, and Scott James in an event that will always be remembered for the infamous Aaron Hatton/Earl Pearson, Jr. “parking” incident in turn one.

-With the addition of the new clay surface at what was now being called “Kentucky’s Baddest Bullring”, only one word could describe the action in the ’07 Bradshaw Memorial event-Insane! Mike Marlar of Winfield, TN would get his first win (and $5,000) in this event after charging from the rear of the field with a flat tire on lap 10. Marlar would take the lead on lap 40 when race leader Aaron Hatton had mechanical issues as the pair battled door to door for the top spot. Scott James would outgun Victor Lee for second, with Campbellsville natives Tim Tungate and Jason Keltner garnering fourth and fifth positions.

-The 2008 John Bradshaw Memorial event would be co-sanctioned by the O’Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series and Independent Racing Series and Rob Blair of Titusville, PA would make an 11 hour tow pay off in his first ever visit to “The Pond” by claiming the $5,000 payday over Victor Lee, Don O’Neal, Michael England, and Dustin Linville, with an event record 34 entries on hand.

-For 2009, the John Bradshaw Memorial event was contested on a dry, smooth slick racing surface after three inches of rain in the early morning hours prior to the race and Victor Lee of Stanford, KY would win one of the few events he had not already won at least once in his career at Ponderosa Speedway by scoring the $5,000 first-time win in this event. Trailing Lee in an exciting finish were Eddie Carrier, Jr., Mike Marlar, David Webb, and Bobby Wolter, Jr.

-Eddie Carrier, Jr. of Salt Rock, WV would become the first repeat winner of the John Bradshaw Memorial event with his victory in the 2010 event sanctioned by the National All Star Racing Association. Trailing Carrier, Jr. at the drop of the checkered flag in the event were Mike Marlar, Greg Johnson, Victor Lee, and David Webb.

-The 2011 edition of the John Bradshaw Memorial would be an unsanctioned event that would see Justin Rattliff lead the early stages of the event, only to tangle with a lapped car and suffer a flat tire. This turn of events would put Eric Wells of Hazard, KY on the point and he would remain there to take the win, followed by David Webb, Brad Neat, Victor Lee, and Jeff Watson.

-Brad Neat of Dunnville, KY would become the ninth different winner of the John Bradshaw Memorial by leading all 40 laps of the 2012 event en route to collecting the $2,500 payday. Greg Johnson and Michael England would finish second and third respectively, while Dustin Linville and Michael Chilton would complete the top five.

-The John Bradshaw Memorial would not be contested in 2013, but returns to the Ponderosa Speedway in 2014. The event will be sanctioned by the Ultimate Super Late Model Series (the tour’s first ever appearance in Kentucky) and the race will be the richest Dirt Late Model event ever contested in the 42 year history of the facility, paying $10,001 to win the 75 lap A-Main event. Also on the racing August 22 racing docket with the ground pounders from the Ultimate Super Late Model Series will be Modified ($2,500 to win), Pro Late Models ($1,000 to win), and Sportsman ($800 to win).

-A total of ninety (90) different drivers have made the A-Main starting field in the previous ten times the John Bradshaw Memorial event has been contested. The two drivers with the most starts in the race are Mike Jewell and Victor Lee, with each having started the event eight times. A trio of racers has seven starts in the event and they are Aaron Hatton, Mike Marlar, and Brad Neat. Five drivers have six starts in the contest and they are Michael Chilton, Dustin Neat, Justin Rattliff, David Webb, and Johnny Wheeler. Five more drivers have five starts in the race and they are Bobby Carrier, Jr., Eddie Carrier, Jr., Chris Combs, Tim Tungate, and Jeff Watson.

-Eleven drivers made their inaugural starts in the John Bradshaw Memorial event the last time it was contested in 2012 and those drivers include Stephen Breeding, Jason Jameson, Mike Strunk, P.J. Feistritzer, Jarrod Breeding, Clarence Belcher, Tommy Carlton, Daniel Dial, Brandon Hardgrove, Daniel Shelton, and Matt Henderson.

John Bradshaw Memorial Roll Call of Drivers

Anthony Adams- 1 (2005) Dustin Neat- 6 (2003, 2005, 2007, ‘09, ‘10, ‘12 )
Ben Adkins- 1 (2006) Don O’Neal- 2 (2004, 2008)
Ricky Arms- 1 (2008) Earl Pearson, Jr.- 1 (2006)
Rick Aukland- 1 (2008) Donald Rayborn- 2 (2006, 2007)
Bryan Barber- 2 (2005, 2006) Christian Rayburn- 1 (2010)
Steve Barnett- 1 (2004) C.J. Rayburn- 1 (2007)
Donald Barrett- 1 (2011) Jeff Rawlings- 1 (2011)
Dennis Barton- 1 (2011) Justin Rattliff- 6 (2006, 2007, 2009-2012)
Robbie Blair- 1 (2008) Jerry Rice- 2 (2007, 2008)
Jordan Bland- 2 (2007, 2008) Aaron Ridley- 1 (2010)
Wesley Brummett- 2 (2011, 2012) Jerry Rutherford- 1 (2007)
Zach Carney- 1 (2008) Doug Smith- 1 (2007)
Bobby Carrier, Jr.- 5 (2003, 2005-2007, 2009) Shannon Thornsberry- 2 (2005, 2009)
Eddie Carrier, Jr.- 5 (2005-2007, 2009, 2010) Tyrel Todd- 4 (2003, 2006, 2008, 2011)
Duane Chamberlain- 1 (2009) Tim Tungate- 5 (2005-2008, 2010)
Michael Chilton- 6 (2003, 2005, 2008-2010,’12) Jeff Watson- 5 (2006, 2009-2012)
Blake Chinn- 1 (2005) David Webb- 6 (2006-2011)
Wayne Chinn- 2 (2005, 2006) Dustin Webber- 1 (2007)
Todd Coffman- 2 (2011, 2012) D.J. Wells- 2 (2009, 2010)
Chris Combs- 5 (2005-2008, 2010) Eric Wells- 3 (2008, 2009, 2011)
Rick Combs- 2 (2003, 2009) Johnny Wheeler- 6 (2003-2006, 2008, 2009)
Frankie Coomer- 1 (2005) Buzz Williams- 2 (2006, 2008)
Ernie Cordier- 1 (2010) Bobby Wolter, Jr.- 3 (2003, 2004, 2009)
Steve Cornelius- 1 (2003) Michael Wooldridge- 1 (2003)
Jim Curry- 1 (2003) Timmy Yeager- 4 (2003, 2005, 2006, 2011)
Joey Daniel- 3 (2003, 2011, 2012) Stephen Breeding- 1 (2012)
Michael England- 4 (2004, 2005, 2008, 2012) Jason Jameson- 1 (2012)
Doodle Farris- 1 (2009) Mike Strunk- 1 (2012)
Jason Feger- 1 (2008) P.J. Feistritzer- 1 (2012)
Jamie Ferguson- 1 (2007) Jarrod Breeding- 1 (2012)
Arnie Fields- 1 (2010) Clarence Belcher- 1 (2012)
Shon Flanary-2 (2008, 2009) Tommy Carlton- 1 (2012)
Brandon Fouts- 1 (2010) Daniel Dial- 1 (2012)
Aaron Hatton- 7 (2003-2009) Brandon Hardgrove- 1 (2012)
Jason Hinkle- 1 (2011) Daniel Shelton- 1 (2012)
Bucky Jackson- 1 (2003) Matt Henderson- 1 (2012)
Scott James- 4 (2003, 2006, 2007, 2010)
Mike Jewell- 8 (2003-2009, 2012)
Greg Johnson- 4 (2004, 2006, 2010, 2012)
Jason Keltner- 3 (2007-2009)
Terry Keltner- 1 (2009)
Jesse Lay- 2 (2003, 2004)
Benji Lee- 2 (2004, 2005)
Victor Lee- 8 (2003, 2006-2012)
Dustin Linville- 4 (2008-2010, 2012)
Mike Luna- 1 (2005)
Mike Marlar- 7 (2003, 2005, 2007-2011)
Skylar Marlar- 1 (2010)
Dusty Maybrier-1 (2011)
Josh McGuire- 1 (2006)
Whitney McQueary- 1 (2005)
Chase McWhorter- 1 (2010)
Rohn Moon- 1 (2011)
Brad Neat- 7 (2003, 2005-2008, 2011, 2012)

This Friday August 22. BE THERE!

11th Annual John Bradshaw Memorial presented by Sweet Beans and Things A-Main Payouts:
Ultimate Super Late Models (75 laps): 1st- $10,001, 2nd- $5,000, 3rd- $2,500, 4th- $2,000, 5th- $1,500, 6th- $1,300, 7th- $1,200, 8th- $1,100, 9th- $850, 10th- $800, 11th- $750, 12th- $700, 13th- $650, 14th- $600, 15th- $550, 16th through 24th- $500 to start.
Modifieds (35 laps): 1st- $2,500, 2nd- $1,000, 3rd- $600, 4th- $400, 5th- $350, 6th- $300, 7th- $275, 8th- $250, 9th- $225, 10th through 20th- $200 to start.
Pro Late Models (20 laps): 1st- $1,000, 2nd- $400, 3rd- $225, 4th- $200, 5th- $175, 6th through 18th- $150 to start.
Sportsman (20 laps): 1st- $800, 2nd- $300, 3rd- $200, 4th- $150, 5th- $125, 6th through 18th- $100 to start.

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Just a friendly mid-week reminder!

As of 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday August 20, the following is a drivers list for the Super Late Model division for the 11th Annual John Bradshaw Memorial at Ponderosa Speedway on Friday August 22, 2014. The event is sanctioned by the Ultimate Super Late Model Series will pay $10,001 to win. This is a list of drivers that have confirmed their appearance for the event via email, phone conversation, or have it listed on their website. Late additions will be added if possible. However, it does not guarantee that a particular driver(s) listed will be there, as drivers sometimes change their plans at the last minute. Thanks and hope everyone can join us for this event on August 22.
Michael Asberry- Crossville, TN
Jason Barrett- Waco, KY
Dion Benningfield- Lebanon, KY
Scott Bloomquist- Mooresburg, TN
Stephen Breeding- Isom, KY
Michael Chilton- Salvisa, KY
J.T. Conley- Wheelersburg, OH
R.J. Conley- Wheelersburg, OH
Rod Conley- Wheelersburg, OH
Jonathan Edwards- Clover, SC
Derek Fisher- Olympia, KY
Dennis Franklin- Gaffney, SC
Tripp Gerrald- Nicholasville, KY
Jake Henry- Junction City, KY
Eric Jacobsen- Rio Del Mar, CA
Greg Johnson- Bedford, IN
Brandon Kinzer- Allen, KY
Brian Ledbetter- Stanley, NC
Victor Lee- Danville, KY
Dustin Linville- Lancaster, KY
Mike Marlar- Winfield, TN
Skyler Marlar- Winfield, TN
Brandon Mason- Whitesburg, KY
Brad Neat- Dunnville, KY
Dustin Neat- Dunnville, KY
Billy Ogle, Jr.- Knoxville, TN
James Rice- Verona, KY
Dennis Roberson- Paris, KY
Casey Roberts- Toccoa, GA
Kent Robinson- Bloomington, IN
Doug Sanders- Springwood, NC
Dan Schlieper- Sullivan, WI
Jeff Smith- Dallas, NC
Timmy Taylor- Harrodsburg, KY
Tim Tungate- Campbellsville, KY
Jeff Watson- Campbellsville, KY
David Webb- Nicholasville, KY
Johnny Wheeler- Campbellsville, KY
Magen Witt- Stearns, KY
Timmy Yeager- Harrodsburg, KY

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