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A look back at the 2011 King of the West 410 Sprints Royal Court
Driver Number 10- Former World of Outlaw regular Brad Furr
Rio Vista, CA – January 6, 2012…Returning to the 410 Sprint Car scene full time this past season was former World of Outlaw regular Brad Furr and when all the dust had settled the Stockton, California driver rounded out the top-10 in the KWS standings.
After running part time for the last handful of years, Furr committed to the full Golden State King of the West 410 Series schedule in 2011 and despite not quite having the kind of campaign he wanted, the veteran driver seemed to get stronger as the season went on.
“Well we would have definitely liked to finish higher up in the points, but it is what it is,” commented Furr, who competed in all but one race this past season with KWS. “We had a good time though and it was fun to get back out on the road with the 410 and visit so many different tracks.”
During the season Furr brought home a trio of top five finishes, with his best outing coming on August 5 at the Ocean Speedway. That night saw him win a heat race and then jump into the lead of the main event ahead of Tim Kaeding. He proceeded to lead the first 12 laps and eventually scored a second place finish to Kaeding at the conclusion of the race.
“We have a lot of laps at Ocean Speedway over the last few years so I think that kind of played into our favor on August 5,” said Furr, whose career wins span from coast to coast and down under. “It was a good night for us even though I would have liked to get the win. These races are always tough though and you have to be on the top of your game every night.”
In his career Furr has captured five main event victories with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series, scoring a highest point finish of eighth in 2002. In addition to his Outlaw wins the 35-year-old has also claimed multiple triumphs in Australia, including four with the World Series Sprintcars.
Furr, a father of two, has also won other big races such as the Pacific Sprint Fall Nationals at the Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico and the annual Cheaters Day race held in the Midwest. He once also swept all five days of Northwest Speedweek in Oregon and Washington.
“Whenever you get out on the road it throws a different kind of challenge at you and there’s definitely some stout competition out here with the King of the West Series,” he explained. “I really have to thank my dad, our entire crew, Ray Scheidts Electric, Sander Engineering and everyone that supported us this year.”
For more info on Brad Furr check out his “KWS Tonight” appearance at http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/15723769 and visit his website http://www.bradfurrracing.com
The Golden State King of the West 410 Sprints would like to thank the following companies for their support this season: Goodyear Racing Tires, Kaeding Performance, Pit Stop USA.com, Hoseheads.com, Grant’s Fine Art, Auto Meter Products Inc., Contingency Connection, Maxim Chassis, Amerikote, Abel Chevrolet, Bully Dog, Red Horse Performance, JE Pistons, KSE Racing Products, Hunt Magnetos, Weld Racing, Racing Optics, Butler Built Performance, HoservilleCA, Angellos ATV Rental, Rogue Regency Inn, Williams Motorsports, DES Inc. and Simpson Percherons.
Awards Banquet Update:
Here is the menu choice for the 2011 KWS awards banquet on January 28 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fairfield.
The entree choices are Sliced Bistro Filet with Bourbon Peppercorn Mushroom Demi or Grilled Chicken Breast in Champagne Lavender Sauce.
Dinner includes a salad, side, veggies, rolls, Starbucks coffee, iced tea and dessert.
Tickets once again are $50 and if you haven't ordered yours yet then the number to call and order is 707-374-2222.
We look forward to seeing everyone there!
FYI- Our new address for the King of the West Series is 200 Highway 12, Rio Vista, CA 94571. If anyone should have anything to send us that is the new address to use.
- Gary Thomas on Jan 06, 2012
- Article Date: 1/6/2012 by Gary Thomas