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.