FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 6, 2015
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Ponderosa Speedway's $25,000 to win Fall Classic Slings Kentucky Clay October 8, 9, and 10

by Michael Despain, Southern Nationals Bonus Series
JUNCTION CITY, KY (October 6) Ponderosa Speedway track promoter Jerry Denson and staff are ready for the richest stock car weekend of racing in the 43 year history of Ponderosa Speedway as the 25th Annual Fall Classic will take place Thursday through Saturday October 8 through October 10 at the 3/8 mile D-shaped red clay oval better known as "Kentucky's Baddest Bullring".

The Southern Nationals Bonus Series presented by Collins Signs will sanction the Super Late Model portion of the weekend's racing activities, culminating with the 25th Annual Fall Classic that will be 100 laps in distance and pay a track-record $25,000 to win.  Also in competition during the weekend will be the track's Sweet Beans and Things Modified division, which will race for a track-record $5,000 to win.  The Premier Integrity Solutions Pro Late Model division will also compete for $2,500 to win and the Lawson Tractor Sales KDRA Super Stocks will now compete for $2,000 to win in the Bobby Carrier, Sr. Memorial during the Fall Classic weekend as the great folks at CT Promotions in Somerset, KY have added an additional $1,000 to win for the KDRA Super Stocks, that will now be sanctioned by the American Dirt Allstars.

The 25th Annual Fall Classic weekend will begin on Thursday evening October 8 with an open practice for all divisions that will take place from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. that evening, with a live band providing musical entertainment following the practice session.  On Friday October 9, the Super Late Models, Modifieds, and Pro Late Models will compete in practice, time trials, and qualifying heat race events, while American Dirt Allstars KDRA Super Stocks will use the practice/time trial combo format and run qualifying heat race events, with a live band again providing musical entertainment following the conclusion of heat race events.  The weekend will conclude on Saturday October 10 with B-Mains for each division,  followed the $25,000 to win Super Late Model A-Main, the $5,000 to win Modified A-Main, the $2,500 to win Pro Late Model A-Main, and the $2,000 to win American Dirt Allstars KDRA Super Stock Bobby Carrier, Sr. Memorial A-Main.  

The Super Late Model portion of the event will be sanctioned by the Southern Nationals Bonus Series presented by Collins Signs and see the Super Late Models practice, time trial, and heat race on Friday October 9, followed by their B-Mains and 100 lap, $25,000 to win A-Main on Saturday October 10.  The tire rule for the event is as follows:  Hoosier 1300, 1350, or 1600; American Racer 44, 48, or 56.  All other rules and regulations followed by the Southern Nationals Bonus Series will apply for the weekend of racing competition.  The entry fee for Super Late Models for the event will be $175 and entry forms are available on the Ponderosa Speedway track website at www.ponderosaspeedway.net.  Also, the highest finishing driver using a CT525 engine package will receive a $200 bonus and the highest finishing driver using a Steel Head/SPEC engine package will receive a $200 bonus courtesy of the series.  For more information concerning the Southern Nationals Bonus Series, visit the series website at www.SouthernNationalsSeries.com or contact series race director Chris Tilley at (606) 219-1723.  

Ponderosa Speedway 25th Annual Fall Classic Southern Nationals Bonus Series presented by Collins Signs Super Late Model A-Main Payout (100 laps):  1st- $25,000, 2nd- $10,000, 3rd- $5,000, 4th- $4,000, 5th- $2,500, 6th- $2,000, 7th- $1,800, 8th- $1,700, 9th- $1,500, 10th- $1,000, 11th- $1,000, 12th- $1,000, 13th- $1,000, 14th- $1,000, 15th- $1,000, 16th- $1,000, 17th- $1,000, 18th- $1,000, 19th- $1,000, 20th- $1,000, 21st- $1,000, 22nd- $1,000 (all drivers starting a B-Main that do not qualify for the event will receive $100 tow money).

The Sweet Beans and Things Modifieds will race for $5,000 to win as well at the event, with their practice, time trials, and qualifying heats on Friday October 9, with their B-Mains and 40 lap, $5,000 to win A-Main on Saturday October 10.  The Premier Integrity Solutions Pro Late Models will race for $2,500 to win at the Fall Classic, with their practice, time trials, and qualifying heats on Friday October 9, followed by their B-Mains and 40 lap, $2,500 to win A-Main on Saturday October 10.  The American Dirt Allstars KDRA Super Stocks will compete in the Bobby Carrier, Sr. Memorial event, with the class using the practice/time trial combo format and qualifying heats set for Friday October 9 and B-Mains and the 30 lap Bobby Carrier, Sr. Memorial on Saturday October 10 that will now pay $2,000 to win, as the track friends at CT Promotions in Somerset, KY have added an additional $1,000 to win this event.  The entry fee for the weekend events are as follows and does include transponder rental:  Modifieds- $75; Pro Late Models- $50; American Dirt Allstars KDRA Super Stocks- $20.

Ponderosa Speedway 25th Annual Fall Classic A-Main Payout for Modifieds, Pro Late Models, and KDRA Super Stocks:
Sweet Beans and Things Modifieds (40 laps):  1st- $5,000, 2nd- $2,500, 3rd- $1,000, 4th- $800, 5th- $600, 6th- $550, 7th- $500, 8th- $450, 9th- $400, 10th- $350, 11th- $300, 12th- $250, 13th- $200, 14th- $200, 15th- $200, 16th- $200, 17th- $200, 18th- $200, 19th- $200, 20th- $200, 21st- $200, 22nd- $200 (all drivers starting a B-Main that do not qualify for the event will receive $50 tow money).

Premier Integrity Solutions Pro Late Models (40 laps):  1st- $2,500, 2nd- $1,250, 3rd- $600, 4th- $400, 5th- $300, 6th- $275, 7th- $250, 8th- $225, 9th- $200, 10th- $175, 11th- $170, 12th- $160, 13th- $150, 14th- $150, 15th- $150, 16th- $150, 17th- $150, 18th- $150, 19th- $150, 20th- $150, 21st- $150, 22nd- $150 (all drivers starting a B-Main that do not qualify for the event will receive $40 tow money).

Lawson Tractor Sales and Service American Dirt Allstars KDRA Super Stocks Bobby Carrier, Sr. Memorial (30 laps):  1st- $2,000, 2nd- $500, 3rd- $350, 4th- $300, 5th- $250, 6th- $225, 7th- $200, 8th- $175, 9th- $150, 10th- $140, 11th- $130, 12th- $115, 13th- $100, 14th- $100, 15th- $100, 16th- $100, 17th- $100, 18th- $100, 19th- $100, 20th- $100, 21st- $100, 22nd- $100 (all drivers starting a B-Main that do not qualify for the event will receive $20 tow money).  

Activities for the 25th Annual Fall Classic weekend at Ponderosa Speedway will see gates open for the open practice on Thursday October 8 at 5:00 p.m., with practice laps set to take place from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.  Preliminary night activities on Friday October 9 will see the general admission and pit areas open at 4:00 p.m., with the drivers meeting set for 7:00 p.m., with practice set to begin at 7:30 p.m., followed by time trials and green flag racing.  The weekend will culminate on Saturday October 10 with the general admission and pit areas opening at 4:00 p.m., with a special driver's autograph session slated from 5:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m., while the drivers meeting will again take place at 7:00 p.m., followed immediately by practice laps and racing action.  All times listed are Eastern Daylight Times.  No lawn chairs will be permitted in the general admission grandstand seating area, however, stadium-style seats are allowed.  

Ticket prices for the 25th Annual Fall Classic at Ponderosa Speedway on Thursday October 8 will be FREE in the general admission area, while a pit pass will be $15.  For Friday October 9, general admission for adults will be $25, children ages 12 and under FREE, and a pit pass will be $35.  For Saturday October 10, general admission for adults will be $40, children ages 12 and under FREE, and a pit pass will be $50.  A two-day pass will be available for the weekend that can be purchased at the general admission and pit gates, with a two-day general admission ticket for adults $55, children ages 12 and under FREE, and a two-day pit pass for adults will be $70.  

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 promoter.  For more information about racing activities at Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track's webpage on the internet at www.ponderosaspeedway.net

Previous Fall Classic Champions:
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- Brad Neat (Dunnville, KY)
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