Billy and
crew gearing up for 2010 season
Knoxville, TN - After being
crowned the Tennessee Thunder DirtCar Series champion
at the series' awards banquet in January, attention
has turned to the upcoming 2010 season. With plenty
of big money races in the area, Billy and crew will
have the opportunity to compete in some exciting
races this season.
Billy's first race will be the Spring
Thaw Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series race at Volunteer
Speedway in March 6. Billy is also prepping to running
most of the races for the new Volunteer Racing Series.
Other races for March and April will be announced
soon.
Billy wins
Tennessee Thunder championship
with dramatic win
Knoxville, TN - Billy Ogle
Jr. is the 2009 Tennessee Thunder DirtCar Series
champion. Billy wrapped up the title last weekend
at Boyd's Speedway.
Billy only needed a decent finish
to clinch the championship. But with a good car,
Billy raced for the win and got it.
The race started with Billy in the
6th starting spot. Billy got past Jeff Neubert and
Rick Rogers in the early going to move into 4th.
Billy later passed Randy Weaver for third and chased
down Ronnie Johnson and Brandon Kinzer who were
battling for the lead. As Johnson took the lead
from Kinzer on lap 23, Billy quickly moved into
second. But on a restart, Kinzer retook the position
from Billy. But Billy came roaring back as Kinzer's
tires faded longer into a run. Billy and Johnson
battled for the lead for numerous laps before Billy
took the lead on lap 52.
On lap 55, the last caution of the
race came out, wiping out Billy's lead over Weaver
who had moved to second. Billy held off Weaver the
final 5 laps including Weaver trying to pass Billy
on the last lap at the line. The win also meant
the championship was clinched.
Following the win, Billy dedicated
the championship to former car owner James Vanover
who passed away in the summer. Mike Kittrell Motorsports
would like to thank the following sponsors for their
championship: Calhoun's Restaurant, Competition
Race Engines, James Kilby Equipment, Grady &
Son Construction, Gabby's Alternators, Caney Creek
Firearms, GRT Race Cars, CV Products, PBM Racing
Products, PPM, West Haven Speed Equipment, American
Race Tire, GW Performance, MRM Racing Photos, Brinn
Transmissions, Dan Olson Racing Products, White's
Total Performance, Renegade race Fuels, Stealth
Carburetors, and Sweet Manufacturing.
2009 TTDCS
Champion Photos
Fans, make sure to get a copy of the
2009 Tennessee Thunder DirtCar Series photo with
driver Billy Ogle Jr. The photo was taken by Michael
Moats and features all of Billy's sponsors in 2009.
Each photo is professionally printed. Two sizes
are currently available: 8x10 prints are $12 each
plus $2 for shipping and 11x14 prints are $17 plus
$2 for shipping. To order or for more information,
email Michael Moats at mrm4@comcast.net.
Below is a sample of the photo.
