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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.
Billy and Mike Kitttrell are already
looking ahead to the 2010 season. If additional sponsorship
can be secured, the team would like to run the Lucas
Oil Late Model Dirt Series tour. If anyone is interested,
call Mike Kittrell at 865-207-0035.
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