FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Richmond Raceway set for 23rd “Butterball” Memorial this Sat. June 12; 50 laps - $5,000 to Win

Contact: Jeremy Shields (jumpstartcomm@live.com)

RICHMOND, KY (June 1, 2010) – It’s come to be known as one of the must see events in Central Kentucky. Richmond Raceway track promoters Joey and Tiffany Tackett will present the 23rd Annual Paul “Butterball” Wooldridge Memorial this Friday/Saturday June 11/12.

A Test and Tune has been scheduled for all classes on Friday Night June 11th, gates will open at 5:30 P.M. with practice from 7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. Grandstand Admission on Friday Night will be FREE to those interested parties while a Pit Pass will go for $10.

Saturday Night June 12th will be a full program of racing for the Coyote 100.7 FM Super Late Models with practice, time trials, qualifying heats, b-mains, and the $5,000 to win/$300 to start 23rd Annual Paul “Butterball” Wooldridge Memorial a-main. A full program for the UMP Open Wheel Modifieds is also on tap for Saturday Night June 12 while the Sportsman and Road Hog divisions will pill draw for heat race starting positions.

Activities for Saturday June 12th will get underway with gates opening at 3:30 P.M. followed by a mandatory drivers meeting at 6:00 P.M. Practice will begin at 6:30 P.M. with time trials immediately following at or before 7:15 P.M. Ticket prices in the grandstand area will be $18 on Saturday June 12 while a pit pass will go for $35.

Hooters of Richmond will be on hand Friday and Saturday Night with many giveaways and other promotions. Photos with the girls will also be available for purchase both nights. Hooters Girls will be in the pit area on Friday Night and in the grandstand area on Saturday Night.

The Medley Boys will be in concert beginning at 3:30 P.M. on Saturday June 12th behind the main grandstand area. Further information on the Medley Boys can be obtained by visiting www.myspace.com/medleyboys

Camping will be permitted at the track (no hook ups). Area Hotels include: La Quinta Inn (859) 623-9121, Holiday Inn Express (800) 345-8082, Best Western (877) 574-2464, Hampton Inn (859) 626-1002, Comfort Suites (866) 969-8065, Red Roof Inn (859) 625-0084, Days Inn (859) 624-8813, Econo Lodge (859) 623-8813, Knights Inn (859) 624-2612, Motel 6 (859) 524-4008, Quality Quarters (859) 624-3600, Super 8 (859) 624-1550. This is a random listing of area hotels; Richmond Raceway does not make any recommendations.

Richmond Raceway is located at 328 Greens Crossing Road in Madison County just minutes from Richmond, KY. Further information on this and other upcoming events at Richmond Raceway can be obtained by contacting the Raceway Office at (859) 626-4189 or by visiting the Official Website of Richmond Raceway now located at www.richmond-raceway.net

Richmond Raceway would like to thank some of their fine sponsors for the 2010 season which include Mayhem Motorsports, Tackett & Son Plumbing and Electric, CJB Racecar Bodies & Graphics, RDS Backhoe Service, JumpStart Communications, Desperado Racing Chassis, Tomahawk Race Cars by Smith, Auto Land, Hager Cabinets, Bypass Rental & Hardware, Causey’s Carpet Cleaning & Restoration Services, The Coyote 100.7 FM, and Wild Cody's Guns & Ammo

Paul "Butterball" Wooldridge Memorial Past Winners
1988 - Brian Asbury
1989 - Jim Curry
1990 - Ray Godsey
1991 - Kevin Claycomb
1992 - Mike Jewell
1993 - Jack Boggs
1994 - Mike Jewell
1995 - Johnny Wheeler
1996 - Mike Jewell
1997 - Mike Jewell
1998 - Delane Browning
1999 - Mike Jewell
2000 - Mike Jewell
2001 - Mike Jewell
2002 - Jimmy Owens
2003 - Mike Jewell
2004 - Mike Marlar
2005 - Tim Tungate
2006 - Ben Adkins
2007 - Tim Tungate
2008 - Victor Lee
2009 - Mike Marlar
2010 - ???