Bluegrass Speedway

2221 New Haven Road

Bardstown, KY  40004

2009 Official Media Release #36 (For Immediate Distribution: July 2, 2009)

Pro (Crate) Late Models Can Now Use Hoosier Tire Crate 21 Tire at Bluegrass Speedway

July 2, 2009- Bluegrass Speedway Track Promoters David and Anita Ferrell would like add the following tire to the 2009 Super Late Model track tire rule at the ½ mile high-banked clay oval.

Those drivers that race at Bluegrass Speedway in the Super Late Model division that are using the Crate Performance race engines will now be allowed to utilize the Hoosier Crate 21 tire rule.  But this will apply only to those racers utilizing the Crate Engines in the Super Late Model division.  Those competitors in the Super Late Model division using the normal full-blown Super Late Model engines will not be allowed to use this tire.

The amended tire rule in the Super Late Model division at Bluegrass Speedway for the remainder of the 2009 season will be as follows:  Hoosier Tires Only:  Front Tire Rule- any compound 11 x 92 Hoosier Tire; Rear Tire Rule- Hoosier LM20, 1300, Crate 21 (only for those racers using the Crate Performance race engines), 1350, LM40, 1600 and D55 (Shoulder Plated) are the only compounds that are eligible for competition.  The soft compounds (LM20, 1300) must durometer 40 prior to competition, while the hard compounds (LM40, 1600, D55) must durometer 60 prior to competition.  The SUPR or SAS branded Hoosier 1600 is not eligible for competition.

Bluegrass Speedway is located at 2221 New Haven Road at exit 21 of the Martha Layne Collins (Bluegrass) Parkway.  David and Anita Ferrell are the track promoters and present dirt track sports entertainment from mid-April through the end of September.  For more information about Bluegrass Speedway, click on the track’s webpage at www.bluegrass-speedway.com and/or phone (502) 349-1241 on raceday.