The time is drawing near for the first big Modified event in the
Midwest, as the Second Annual "Bluegrass Bash" takes place on March
12th and 13th of 2004. The Bash will take place at the Windy Hollow
Speedway, located in Owensboro, Kentucky. Owensboro is located right
past the Indiana state line, on the Ohio River. This event will be a
UMP Sanctioned Event paying $5,000 to the winner, and will be run 40
laps.
The First running of the Bash looked like a whos who of Modifieds
around the country. 65 Modifieds on hand, a couple from as far away
as California made the trip to compete at the Soggy Bottoms
Speedway, the location for the 2002 Bash. Coming out on top of the
heap was the 2002 UMP National Modified Champion, Jimmy Owens, That
was one of the early victories for the Newport, TN native en route
to his 2002 National Title. His victory was no cakewalk, however, as
the top five included: Mike Marlar, Chad Ogle, Everett Bradham, and
Earl Plessinger. Other finishers included Jeff Leka of Illinois, Bob
Pohlman Jr(2002 East Bay Champion), Ricky Arms(2003 UMP National
Champion), Josh Lucas(2003 Bluegrass Speedway Champion), Denny
Schwartz(2003 National Runner-Up), and Jason Lakey of Illinois.
The 2004 format will consist of an open practice on Friday, March
12th from 6-10PM. There will be a $10 admission for the pits, and a
$2 admission for the grandstands. However, if the driver is pre-
entered, there will be no charge to practice. On Saturday, March
13th, gates will open at 8:00 AM, with tech inspection starting at
8:30AM. Qualifying will begin at 11:00AM with the "EZ Buy Auto Sales
Quick Six Dash" immediately following. This dash will pay at least
$250 to the winner. The seventh fastest qualifier will recieve $100
from Soggy Bottom Speedway Inc. Heats will follow shortly there
after. The 2004 Bluegrass Bash field will consist of 24 cars, 26 if
the car count is high enough.
If you are looking for lodging and accomodations, the host hotel of
the Bluegrass Bash is the Owensboro Holiday Inn Express, which you
can make reservations by calling 270-685-2433.
As always, an event of this magnitude could not be possible without
the sponsors. The 2004 Bluegrass Bash sponsors are: Texas Roadhouse
(Official Steakhouse), Pepsi(Official Soft Drink), DNJ Auto Parts,
EZ Buy Auto Sales, Martin Custom Building, JD's, Steve Hagan
Painting, 4D Enviromental, Booker's Citgo, Yellow Banks Lawn and
Landscape, Miles Racing, Soggy Bottom Speedway, Taylors Bar and
Grill, The SpeedZeum, Affordable Auto Sales, Holiday Inn Express,
Windy Hollow Speedway, and more to come!
If you want to arrive to the Pre Bash Bash in style on Friday,
Taylors Bar & Grill will be giving free Limo rides from your hotel
to the bar for the festivities. There will be a live band performing
for your listening pleasure. On Saturday morning, the Owensboro
SpeedZeum will hold a racers breakfast at the SpeedZeum in downtown
Owensboro. Cost of breakfast will include a trip through the
SpeedZeum which is a 8,000 sq. ft. exhibit of Owensboro's
motorsports heritage with cars, bikes and hydroplanes inside.
If you want to purchase an Bluegrass Bash T-Shirt by Duck Graphics
of North Carolina, they will be available at the cost of $15.
Speaking of costs, General Admission for this $5,000 to win event is
ONLY $10 for adults, and children 6-12 will be admitted for $5.
Anyone under the age of six, will be admitted free with a paying
adult. Pit admission is $30
Remember the time is coming fast for the first BIG EVENT of the
Midwestern Modified season, and it is the Second Annual Bluegrass
Bash at the Windy Hollow Speedway. Drivers should get their pre-
entries through promotor Billy Egeler at Brickmover@aol.com or by
calling 270-302-8882. Pre entry is $85 for driver and car.
Prepared by Chris Nunn for use by Bluegrass Bash Inc
Midwest, as the Second Annual "Bluegrass Bash" takes place on March
12th and 13th of 2004. The Bash will take place at the Windy Hollow
Speedway, located in Owensboro, Kentucky. Owensboro is located right
past the Indiana state line, on the Ohio River. This event will be a
UMP Sanctioned Event paying $5,000 to the winner, and will be run 40
laps.
The First running of the Bash looked like a whos who of Modifieds
around the country. 65 Modifieds on hand, a couple from as far away
as California made the trip to compete at the Soggy Bottoms
Speedway, the location for the 2002 Bash. Coming out on top of the
heap was the 2002 UMP National Modified Champion, Jimmy Owens, That
was one of the early victories for the Newport, TN native en route
to his 2002 National Title. His victory was no cakewalk, however, as
the top five included: Mike Marlar, Chad Ogle, Everett Bradham, and
Earl Plessinger. Other finishers included Jeff Leka of Illinois, Bob
Pohlman Jr(2002 East Bay Champion), Ricky Arms(2003 UMP National
Champion), Josh Lucas(2003 Bluegrass Speedway Champion), Denny
Schwartz(2003 National Runner-Up), and Jason Lakey of Illinois.
The 2004 format will consist of an open practice on Friday, March
12th from 6-10PM. There will be a $10 admission for the pits, and a
$2 admission for the grandstands. However, if the driver is pre-
entered, there will be no charge to practice. On Saturday, March
13th, gates will open at 8:00 AM, with tech inspection starting at
8:30AM. Qualifying will begin at 11:00AM with the "EZ Buy Auto Sales
Quick Six Dash" immediately following. This dash will pay at least
$250 to the winner. The seventh fastest qualifier will recieve $100
from Soggy Bottom Speedway Inc. Heats will follow shortly there
after. The 2004 Bluegrass Bash field will consist of 24 cars, 26 if
the car count is high enough.
If you are looking for lodging and accomodations, the host hotel of
the Bluegrass Bash is the Owensboro Holiday Inn Express, which you
can make reservations by calling 270-685-2433.
As always, an event of this magnitude could not be possible without
the sponsors. The 2004 Bluegrass Bash sponsors are: Texas Roadhouse
(Official Steakhouse), Pepsi(Official Soft Drink), DNJ Auto Parts,
EZ Buy Auto Sales, Martin Custom Building, JD's, Steve Hagan
Painting, 4D Enviromental, Booker's Citgo, Yellow Banks Lawn and
Landscape, Miles Racing, Soggy Bottom Speedway, Taylors Bar and
Grill, The SpeedZeum, Affordable Auto Sales, Holiday Inn Express,
Windy Hollow Speedway, and more to come!
If you want to arrive to the Pre Bash Bash in style on Friday,
Taylors Bar & Grill will be giving free Limo rides from your hotel
to the bar for the festivities. There will be a live band performing
for your listening pleasure. On Saturday morning, the Owensboro
SpeedZeum will hold a racers breakfast at the SpeedZeum in downtown
Owensboro. Cost of breakfast will include a trip through the
SpeedZeum which is a 8,000 sq. ft. exhibit of Owensboro's
motorsports heritage with cars, bikes and hydroplanes inside.
If you want to purchase an Bluegrass Bash T-Shirt by Duck Graphics
of North Carolina, they will be available at the cost of $15.
Speaking of costs, General Admission for this $5,000 to win event is
ONLY $10 for adults, and children 6-12 will be admitted for $5.
Anyone under the age of six, will be admitted free with a paying
adult. Pit admission is $30
Remember the time is coming fast for the first BIG EVENT of the
Midwestern Modified season, and it is the Second Annual Bluegrass
Bash at the Windy Hollow Speedway. Drivers should get their pre-
entries through promotor Billy Egeler at Brickmover@aol.com or by
calling 270-302-8882. Pre entry is $85 for driver and car.
Prepared by Chris Nunn for use by Bluegrass Bash Inc
