7/7/2022
Iron-Man Late Model Series
Valvoline Iron-Man Late Model Series 2nd Annual Johnny Mulligan Classic $10,000 to win at Ponderosa Speedway July 8
SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (July 6, 2022) – The Valvoline Iron-Man Late Model Northern and Southern Series will be in action at Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY on Friday July 8 for the 2nd Annual Johnny Mulligan Classic paying $10,000 to win and $500 to start. The Brucebilt Performance Parts Iron-Man Open Wheel Modified Northern Series will also be in action racing for $1,200 to win and $125 to start.
The Valvoline Iron-Man Late Model Northern and Southern Series will be at Ponderosa Speedway on Friday July 8 for the 2nd Annual Johnny Mulligan Classic and will be featured in a full program of Practice, E-Z-GO Time Trials, Sunoco Race Fuels Heats, Impact Race Gear B-Mains, and the 50-lap, $10,000 to win/$500 to start 2nd Annual Johnny Mulligan Classic. The Brucebilt Performance Parts Iron-Man Open Wheel Modified Northern Series will also be featured in a full program of Practice, E-Z-GO Time Trials, Sunoco Race Fuels Heats, Impact Race Gear B-Mains, and a 20 lap, $1,200 to win/$125 to start feature event. Other divisions in action at Ponderosa Speedway on Friday July 8 will be the track’s Crate Late Models ($1,200 to win), Super Stocks ($800 to win), and Hobby Stocks ($400 to win).
For the Super Late Model portion of the 2nd Annual Johnny Mulligan Classic, the Super Late Model top qualifier will receive $500 from Set-N-Stone and each Super Late Model heat race winner will receive $400. Other presenting sponsors of the event include Wildcat Moving, Bluegrass Radiator, Primal Divide, Heroes Outdoor Therapy, and Dial Painting.
Activities at Ponderosa Speedway for the 2nd Annual Johnny Mulligan Classic on Friday July 8 will see the pit area and general admission area open at 3:00 p.m. The drivers meeting will be at 7:00 p.m., with practice laps and time trials beginning at 7:20 p.m. Ticket prices at Ponderosa Speedway for the 2nd Annual Johnny Mulligan Classic on Friday July 3 in the general admission area will be $30 for adults, while a pit pass will be $45 for adults.
The Valvoline Iron-Man Late Model Northern and Southern Series will sanction the Super Late Model portion of the event and the tire rule will be as follows: Hoosier 1350, 1600, LM40 (Crate 21 and 55 also are fine) or American Racer 48 and 56 (if the series needs to do a tire rule limiting the number of tires per night it will, but as of now the series will not be limiting the number of tires for either series; NO 29.0 size tires on the left rear; the droop rule will be in effect, along with the new standardized 2022 body rules). The entry fee will be $100 and transponders for timing/scoring will be available for rent at the track. Any driver not making the 22-car starting field at each event will receive $75 tow money.
The Brucebilt Performance Parts Iron-Man Open Wheel Modified (UMP) Northern Series will sanction the Open Wheel Modified portion of the program and the tire rule will be as follows: Hoosier M30s, M60 (right-rear option only) (grooving and siping of tires are allowed per UMP rulebook; UMP 2022 body rules apply; no limit of tires used per night). American Racer equivalent tires allowed. Drivers running for UMP points must run UMP tires. The entry fee will be $20 and transponders for timing/scoring purposes will be available for rent at the track. Any driver not making the 22-car starting field at each event will receive $30 tow money.
Ponderosa Speedway in located at 365 Phillips Lane just outside of Junction City, KY 40440. For more information about Ponderosa Speedway, visit the track’s webpage at www.ponderosaspeedway.net.
For more information on the Valvoline Iron-Man Late Model Series or Brucebilt Performance Parts Iron-Man Modified Series, please call series promoter Chris Tilley at (828) 361-5981 or by visiting the tour website at www.IMDIRT.net (Super Late Models), www.IMOPENWHEEL.net (Open Wheel Modifieds), or by following Iron-Man Series (@CTPROMOTE) on Twitter or liking Iron-Man Racing Series on Facebook.
The Valvoline Iron-Man Late Model Series and the Brucebilt Performance Parts Iron-Man Open Wheel Modified Series would like to thank the following sponsors and marketing partners for their support of the 2022 racing season: Valvoline, Zerex by Valvoline, Brucebilt Performance Parts, Hoosier Racing Tire, E-Z-GO, Sunoco Race Fuels, Bazell Race Fuels, DirtonDirt.com, MyRacePass, FloRacing, Impact Race Gear, XS Power Batteries, Vic Hill Racing Engines, American Racer Tires, Keltner Contracting, TW Taylor Trucking, Earnhardt Technologies Group, Swafford Signs, KY Clutch, Brown Haven Homes, Knowles Race Parts and Bodies, Coosa Heating and Cooling, SFP Performance Systems, KND Safety, Chattanooga Valley Auto Parts, Race Clean, Denby’s J&J Construction, Advanced Transportation, Lowe’s Tows, Reno’s Roadhouse, and Racetrack Safety Initiative.
Valvoline Iron-Man Late Model Northern and Southern Series Feature Purse (50 laps): 1. $10,000, 2. $5,000, 3. $2,500, 4. $2,000, 5. $1,500, 6. $1,100, 7. $1,000, 8. $950, 9. $900, 10. $850, 11. $800, 12. $750, 13. $650, 14. $600, 15. $550, 16. $530, 17. $520, 18. $500, 19. $500, 20. $500, 21. $500, 22. $500.
Brucebilt Performance Parts Iron-Man Open Wheel Modified Northern Series Feature Purse (20 laps): 1. $1,200, 2. $600, 3. $500, 4. $400, 5. $300, 6. $200, 7. $190, 8. $180, 9. $170, 10. $160, 11. $150, 12. $140, 13. $130, 14. $125, 15. $125, 16. $125, 17. $125, 18. $125, 19. $125, 20. $125, 21. $125, 22. $125.
About Valvoline™
Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) is a leading worldwide marketer and supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services, with sales in more than 140 countries. Established in 1866, the company’s heritage spans more than 150 years, during which time it has developed powerful brand recognition across multiple product and service channels. Valvoline ranks as the No. 3 passenger car motor oil brand in the DIY market by volume. It operates and franchises approximately 1,400 quick-lube locations, and it is the No. 2 chain by number of stores in the United States under the Valvoline Instant Oil ChangeSM brand and the No. 3 chain by number of stores in Canada under the Valvoline Great Canadian Oil Change brand. It also markets Valvoline lubricants and automotive chemicals, including the Valvoline High Mileage with MaxLife technology motor oil for engines over 75,000 miles; Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic motor oil; Valvoline Premium Blue™ heavy-duty motor oil; Valvoline Multi-Vehicle Automatic Transmission Fluid; and Zerex™ antifreeze. To learn more, visit www.valvoline.com.
About Brucebilt Performance Parts
Brucebilt Performance Parts is a one-stop shop for everything dirt racing located in Knoxville, Tennessee. Brucebilt Performance Parts carries a vast array of parts, while also operating a full-scale fabrication and repair shop and their parts menu includes an assortment of new chassis, old chassis, along with new parts of all kinds for your racing vehicle. For more information about Brucebilt Performance Parts, visit www.brucebilt.com.