Drive Smart Buckle-Up Kentucky 150

The Drive Smart Buckle-Up Kentucky 150 was a 150 mi ARCA Menards Series race held at the Kentucky Speedway.

The track hosted the second race between 2000 and 2009 (except 2003), with this race being held in May, The race at the track was held as a standalone race in May, except for its first year in 2000 when it was held in August.

History
As the ARCA Re/Max Series headed to Kentucky Speedway for the race, James Buescher went two for two after winning at Daytona International Speedway.

Buescher battled Justin Lofton and his Eddie Sharpe Racing Team all night before finally pulling off the win.

"We got into each other a little bit but it was good racing," Buescher said. "This car was amazing on the restarts. It definitely has a good transmission in it. Every time I get in this car I know it has a chance to win."

Lofton did bring his No. 6 Toyota home in second after leading 45 of the 150 laps.

In 2009, ARCA RE/MAX Series driver Frank Kimmel decided to form his own racing team, Kimmel Racing, with his brother, Bill. Despite a tough start that included worries about sponsorships, Kimmel finished second in 2008 drivers’ points and owners’ points.