‘Greatest Show on Dirt’ returns to the quarter-mile track on Friday, Aug. 3
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - July 21, 2012 - When Joey Saldana saw last year's World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series schedule, a unique race stood out.
The Outlaws returned to Bloomington Speedway - a quarter-mile track a little more than an hour from his home - for the first time in 12 seasons. However, three weeks prior to the race Saldana sustained a devastating injury, which sidelined him for a couple of months.
Saldana is healthy as the World of Outlaws head back to Bloomington Speedway on Friday, Aug. 3.
"It's definitely a race track I miss racing at and looking forward to running it this year," he said. "I used to get out of school on Fridays and go help Robbie Stanley race Bloomington every Friday night. I got to watch a lot racing, a lot of great drivers and it seems like it's a pretty cool, little race track."
Despite a rich history with the track, Saldana has yet to claim a World of Outlaws victory at Bloomington Speedway. Current championship points leader Steve Kinser has a series-best eight wins in the 24 Outlaws events.
Sammy Swindell, who is third in the standings, has claimed five wins and Donny Schatz is the only other full-time Outlaws driver with a victory.
There is a ticket special with a $5 discount on general admission at all participating O'Reilly Auto Parts stores. With the discount, adult tickets are only $30 and children ages 6 to 12 are only $10.
Pit/Combo tickets are available in advance only (includes a reserved seat and a pit pass) by ordering online at SLSpromotions.com or by calling 815-344-2023 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (Central) Monday thru Friday. Tickets are also available at the track or by calling 812-824-7400.
The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series is brought to fans across the country by many important sponsors and partners, including: Armor All (Official Car Care Products), STP (Official Fuel Treatment), Goodyear Tires (Official Tire), Gravely Tractors (Official Lawn Equipment), University of Northwestern Ohio, VP Racing Fuel (Official Racing Fuel), Vicci (Official Apparel); in addition to contingency sponsors, including: Cometic Gasket, Comp Cams, JE Pistons, Klotz Synthetic Lubricants, KSE Racing Products, MSD Ignitions, Penske Shocks, Superflow Dynos and Wix Filters; along with manufacturer sponsors, including: Astro Titanium, ButlerBuilt, Fuel Safe, Intercomp, J&J Auto Racing, Jake's Carts, Racing Electronics, S&S Volvo and TNT Rescue.
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- Article Date: 7/21/2012 by Shawn Miller - World of Outlaws