Bluegrass News

June 25, 2009 (Louisville, KY) Ben Jefferson Wins Two in a Row in Lancaster Ben Jefferson is quickly becoming the puller to beat in the Pro Street Diesel Truck class with the Battle of the Bluegrass Pulling Series (BOB Series). In less than one week, Ben has taken home over $1,600 from the series. “This guy is on a roll and showing the Dodge boys that a Duramax can run with the best.”, said BOB Series CEO Tom McConnell. Ben won $1,000 at the Matt Pike Memorial Pull this past Saturday in Brandenburg, Kentucky and took him $600 for his win last night in Lancaster. Ben also runs the Outlaw Diesel class and his winnings are over $1600. Continued...

June 23, 2009(Louisville, KY) Lancaster, Kentucky Next Stop on the Battle of the Bluegrass Pulling Series June 24 and 25th are the next events for the Battle of the Bluegrass Pulling Series (BOB Series). The Garrard County Fair in Lancaster, Kentucky will host two days of pulling on one of the best tracks in the region. “Lancaster is known for a power track and we look forward to a great event in Lancaster.” Said BOB Series CEO Tom McConnell. “There is a long tradition of great pulling events in Lancaster and we look forward to putting on a great show.” Commented McConnell. Continued...

June 22, 2009 (Louisville, KY) Lil Pickups Becomes Newest Sponsor of the Battle of the Bluegrass Pulling Series Lil Pickup has become the latest sponsor of the Battle of the Bluegrass Pulling Series (BOB Series). “We are happy to have such a unique company involved with the sport of pulling.”, said BOB Series CEO Tom McConnell. “Lil Pickup offers a unique line of trucks that our fans and drivers need in their business and recreation.”, commented McConnell. Continued...

June 22, 2009 (Louisville, KY) Big Crowds and Lots of Pullers at the Matt Pike Memorial Pull A record crowd attended the Matt Pike Memorial Pull this past weekend in Brandenburg, KY as the Battle of the Bluegrass Pulling Series(BOB Series) pulled at the Meade County Fairgrounds. “We had a great show with our biggest crowd ever.”, said event Promoter Neal Allen. “The fans loved all the smoke and noise.” Commented Allen. Continued...

June 22, 2009 (Louisville, KY) 2nd Annual Bluegrass Nationals Great Success in Danville The 2nd Annual Bluegrass Nationals took place in Danville, KY on June 18-19, 2009. It was a great success for the Battle of the Bluegrass Pulling Series (BOB Series) and the Danville-Boyle County Fair. “We fought rain all week at the fair and though we had to rain out the Thursday event, Friday’s pull went off perfectly.”, said Danville-Boyle County Fair Motorsports Director Chris Goodlet. “We want to thank all the pullers and fans for attending the event and look forward to 2010.” Commented Goodlet. Continued...