[b World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series At a Glance: Ironman 55 at I-55 Raceway]
[i Concord, NC— August 3, 2009]
• The inaugural Ironman 55 at I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Missouri is up next for the World of Outlaws on Friday, August 7 and Saturday, August 8. The finale of the event will be 55 laps of green flag racing with the winner earning $20,000 as the “Month of Money” continues for the World of Outlaws. After getting rained out in the spring at I-55, the Ironman 55 will be the series only stop of the season at the always racy, high-banked 1/3-mile bullring. In each of the last 14 events for the World of Outlaws at I-55, there has been a different winner. Last season at the track, Jason Meyers edged Craig Dollansky to pick up his first career win at the track which is co-owned by Ken Schrader.
WHEN
• On Friday, August 7 at I-55 Raceway, the pit gates will open at 4 p.m. Central, with the grandstand gates also opening at 4 p.m. Central with hot laps set for 6 p.m. Central.
• On Saturday, August 8 at I-55 Raceway, the pit gates will open at 2 p.m. Central, with the grandstand gates also opening at 2 p.m. Central with hot laps set for 6 p.m. Central.
WHERE
• I-55 Raceway is located in Pevely, Missouri. Take I-55 to Herculaneum exit (#178), head east on U.S. 61/67, go north to Herky-Horine Road, then 1/2-mile west.
TICKETS
• On Friday, August 7 at I-55 Raceway, general admission tickets will be $27, with reserved tickets $29. 2-day tickets are available if purchased before Thursday, August 6 for $50 and includes a pit pass for Saturday. For tickets call the track at 636-479-3219.
• On Saturday, August 8 at I-55 Raceway, general admission tickets will be $35 with reserved tickets $37. 2-day tickets are available if purchased before Thursday, August 6 for $50 and includes a pit pass for Saturday. For tickets call the track at 636-479-3219.
ON THE INTERNET
• Listen live as the Voice of the Outlaws, Johnny Gibson, calls the action at all World of Outlaws Sprint Series events on the DIRTVision.com. cybercast, as well as on the DIRT Radio Network Go to http://www.DIRTVision.com for more information on all the features, including updated results from each night of racing as well as a chat room to interact with other fans listening to the action.
• The World of Outlaws is at: http://www.worldofoutlaws.com/sprint
• I-55 Raceway is at: http://www.i55raceway.com
• DIRTVision is at: http://www.dirtvision.com
ABOUT THE TRACK
• I-55 is a high-banked 1/3-mile. The track record of 10.189 seconds was established by Stevie Smith on March 30, 2002.
PREVIOUS WINNERS
World of Outlaws Sprint Series A-Feature winners at I-55 Raceway include:
2008- Jason Meyers on April 5
2007: Joey Saldana on July 7
2006: Donny Schatz on April 1, Brooke Tatnell on July 8
2005- Kraig Kinser on April 2, Chad Kemenah on July 8
2004- Danny Lasoski on Aug. 7, Craig Dollansky on April 17
2003- Steve Kinser on April 12, Tyler Walker on July 12
2002- Jac Haudenschild on March 30, Daryn Pittman on July 13
2001-Randy Hannagan on March 24, Stevie Smith on July 14
2000- Jac Haudenschild on July 22
1999- Jac Haudenschild on July 24
1998- Stevie Smith on July 25, Andy Hillenburg on Oct. 10
1997- Mark Kinser on May 18, Sammy Swindell on Oct. 11
1996- Mark Kinser on June 12
1992- Steve Kinser on June 10
1991- Sammy Swindell on May 4
1990- Sammy Swindell on April 14
1989- Doug Wolfgang on April 15, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 11
1988- Steve Kinser on April 23
1987- Brad Doty on April 22, Steve Kinser on Sept. 25
• FEATURE WINNERS: There has been 46 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series A-Feature event held in 2009. The winners include: Joey Saldana (Volusia Speedway Park, Silver Dollar Speedway, Thunderbowl Raceway, Lone Star Speedway, Houston Raceway Park, The Dirt Track @ Lowe’s Motor Speedway, Virginia Motor Speedway, Lawrenceburg Speedway, Dodge City Raceway Park-twice, U.S. 36 Raceway and 34 Raceway), Donny Schatz (Volusia Speedway Park-twice, The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Knoxville Raceway, Eldora Speedway, Canandaigua Speedway, Lawrenceburg Speedway, River Cities Speedway, Cedar Lake Speedway, Eldora Speedway and K-C Raceway), Danny Lasoski (Delaware International Speedway, Nodak Speedway, Eagle Raceway, Charter Raceway Park and Lernerville Speedway), Jason Meyers (Silver Dollar Speedway, Paducah International Raceway, I-96 Speedway, Red River Valley Speedway and Ohsweken Speedway), Greg Hodnett (Williams Grove Speedway-twice), Steve Kinser (Tri-State Speedway and Limaland Motorsports Park), Terry McCarl (Knoxville Raceway and Eldora Speedway), Dale Blaney (Attica Raceway Park), Craig Dollansky (Lebanon Valley Speedway), Randy Hannagan (Thunderbowl Raceway), Tim Kaeding (Riverside International Speedway),Chad Kemenah (Manzanita Speedway), Jason Sides (Ohsweken Speedway) and Stevie Smith (Lernerville Speedway).
• 1/3-MILE-WINNERS: I-55 Raceway is a high-banked 1/3-mile oval.), The World of Outlaws have raced five times this season on a track that size. The winners include: Danny Lasoski (Eagle Raceway and Charter Raceway Park), Dale Blaney (Attica Raceway Park), Randy Hannagan (Thunderbowl Raceway), and Joey Saldana (Thunderbowl Raceway).
DRIVER WEB SITES
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series drivers that maintain their own Web sites on the Internet include:
Craig Dollansky-http://www.dollanskyracing.com
Jac Haudenschild-http:/www.haudenschildracing.com
Danny Lasoski- http://www.dannylasoski.com
Kraig Kinser-http://www.kraigkinser.com
Steve Kinser-http://www.stevekinser.com
Jason Meyers-http://www.eliteracing.net
Joey Saldana-http://www.joeysaldana.com
Donny Schatz-http://www.donnyschatz.com
Jason Sides- http://www.sidesmotorsports.com
Lucas Wolfe-http://www.lucaswolfe.com
For information on Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year contender Brian Ellenberger visit: http://www.worldofoutlaws.com/sprint/Drivers/Brian%20Ellenberger.aspx
2009 STAT ATTACK
There have been 46 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series A-Feature events in 2009.
A-Feature winners (14 Different Drivers) Driver, Hometown – Wins
1- Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana- 12
2- Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 11
3- Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 5
Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 5
4- Greg Hodnett, Thomasville, Pennsylvania- 2
Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Indiana- 2
Terry McCarl, Altoona, Iowa- 2
5- Dale Blaney, Hartford, Ohio- 1
Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota- 1
Randy Hannagan, San Jose, California- 1
Tim Kaeding, San Jose, California- 1
Chad Kemenah, Findlay, Ohio- 1
Jason Sides, Bartlett, Tennessee- 1
Stevie Smith, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma- 1
Lap leaders, including A-features and preliminary features Car, driver, hometown - Total laps led (22 Different Drivers)
1- Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 300 laps
2- Joey Saldana- Brownsburg, Indiana- 269 laps
3- Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 203 laps
4- Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 125 laps
5- Terry McCarl, Altoona, Iowa- 93 laps
6- Jason Sides, Bartlett, Tennessee- 76 laps
7- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota- 73 laps
8- Randy Hannagan, San Jose, California- 49 laps
9- Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Indiana- 43 laps
10- Johnny Herrera, Albuquerque, New Mexico- 39 laps
11- Greg Hodnett, Thomasville, Pennsylvania- 35 laps
12- Chad Kemenah, Findlay, Ohio- 30 laps
13- Danny Smith, Danville, Indiana- 26 laps
14- Stevie Smith, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma- 25 laps
15- Tony Bruce Jr., Liberal, Kansas- 22 laps
16- Sam Hafertepe Jr., Sunnyvale, Texas- 20 laps
17- Tim Kaeding, San Jose, California- 18 laps
18- Cody Darrah, Red Lion, Pennsylvania- 15 laps
Sammy Swindell, Germantown, Tennessee- 15 laps
19- Brian Brown, Grain Valley, Missouri- 14 laps
20- Dale Blaney, Hartford, Ohio- 12 laps
21- Peter Murphy, Clovis, California- 10 laps
Time trial leaders (16 Different Drivers) Rank - Driver, Hometown - Quick times
1- Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 10
2- Jason Sides, Bartlett, Tennessee- 6
3- Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 4
Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana- 4
Sammy Swindell, Germantown, Tennessee- 4
4- Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 3
Terry McCarl, Altoona, Iowa- 3
5- Cody Darrah, Red Lion, Pennsylvania- 2
Daryn Pittman, Owasso, Oklahoma- 2
Lucas Wolfe, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania- 2
6- Ryan Bohlke, Fredon, New Jersey- 1
Tony Bruce Jr., Liberal, Kansas- 1
Sam Hafertepe Jr., Sunnyvale, Texas- 1
Jac Haudenschild, Wooster, Ohio- 1
Chad Kemenah, Findlay, Ohio- 1
Stevie Smith, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma- 1
Track records established during 2009 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series events (5)
Joey Saldana, March 13, Silver Dollar Speedway (1/4-mile), Chico, California, 10.918 seconds at 82.433 mph
Terry McCarl, March 20, Thunderbowl Raceway (1/3-mile), Tulare, California, 12.713 seconds at 94.297 mph
Joey Saldana, April 17, Paducah International Raceway (3/8-mile), Paducah, Kentucky, 12.825 seconds at 105.263 mph
Sammy Swindell, July 4, Eagle Raceway (1/3-mile), Eagle, Nebraska, 11.076 seconds at 108.234 mph
Joey Saldana, July 29, Ohsweken Speedway (3/8-mile), Ohsweken, Ontario, 12.420 seconds at 108.696 mph
Crane Cams Dash Winners (17 Different Winners) Rank - Driver, Hometown - Dash Wins
1- Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 7
Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 7
2- Terry McCarl, Altoona, Iowa- 5
3- Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Indiana- 4
Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana- 4
4- Jac Haudenschild, Wooster, Ohio- 3
Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 3
Jason Sides, Bartlett, Tennessee- 3
5- Brian Brown, Grain Valley, Missouri- 1
Cale Conley, Vienna, West Virginia- 1
Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota- 1
Randy Hannagan, San Jose, California- 1
Greg Hodnett, Thomasville, Pennsylvania- 1
Chad Kemenah, Findlay, Ohio-1
Peter Murphy, Clovis, California- 1
Stevie Smith, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma- 1
Sammy Swindell, Germantown, Tennessee- 1
Pole Positions (17 Different Drivers) Rank - Driver, Hometown – Poles
1- Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 7
Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 7
2- Terry McCarl, Altoona, Iowa- 5
3- Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Indiana- 4
Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana- 4
4- Jac Haudenschild, Wooster, Ohio- 3
Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 3
Jason Sides, Bartlett, Tennessee- 3
5- Brian Brown, Grain Valley, Missouri- 1
Cale Conley, Vienna, West Virginia- 1
Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota- 1
Randy Hannagan, San Jose, California- 1
Greg Hodnett, Thomasville, Pennsylvania- 1
Chad Kemenah, Findlay, Ohio- 1
Peter Murphy, Clovis, California- 1
Stevie Smith, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma- 1
Sammy Swindell, Germantown, Tennessee- 1
B-main Winners (26 Different Winners) Rank - Driver, Hometown - B-Main Wins
1- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota- 4
2- Randy Hannagan, San Jose, California- 3
3- Brian Ellenberger, Butler, Pennsylvania- 3
Wayne Johnson, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma- 3
Tommy Worley, Farmington, Missouri- 3
Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 2
4- Bill Balog, Cameron, Wisconsin- 1
Garry Brazier, Sydney, NSW, Australia- 1
Cale Conley, Vienna, West Virginia- 1
Roger Crockett, Medford, Oregon- 1
Cody Darrah, Red Lion, Pennsylvania- 1
Cole Duncan, Lockborne, Ohio- 1
Mike Erdley, Elizabethville, Pennsylvania- 1
Sam Hafertepe Jr., Sunnyvale, Texas- 1
Jac Haudenschild, Wooster, Ohio- 1
Jesse Hockett, Warsaw, Missouri- 1
Tim Kaeding, San Jose, California- 1
Thomas Kennedy, Winnipeg, Manitoba- 1
Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Indiana- 1
Chad Layton, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania- 1
Toni Lutar, White Rock, British Columbia- 1
Terry McCarl, Altoona, Iowa- 1
Bob Martin, East Grand Forks, Minnesota- 1
Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 1
Greg Nikitenko, Minot, North Dakota- 1
Daryn Pittman, Owasso. Oklahoma- 1
Sean Robinson, Bronson, Michigan- 1
Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana- 1
KSE Racing Products Hard Charger Award
1- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota- 5
Kerry Madsen, St. Mary’s, NSW- 5
2- Jac Haudenschild, Wooster, Ohio- 3
Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 3
Brooke Tatnell, San Souci, NSW, Australia- 3
Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 3
3- Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 2
Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana- 2
Jason Sides, Bartlett, Tennessee- 2
4- Daron Clayton, Sikeston, Missouri- 1
Dustin Daggett, Portland, Michigan- 1
Cody Darrah, Red Lion, Pennsylvania- 1
Mark Dobmeier, Grand Forks, North Dakota- 1
Sam Hafertepe Jr., Sunnyvale, Texas- 2
Johnny Herrera, Albuquerque, New Mexico- 1
Aaron Higgins, Waverly, Ohio- 1
Chad Kemenah, Findlay, Ohio- 1
Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Indiana- 1
Brad Kuhn, Avon, Indiana- 1
Terry McCarl, Altoona, Iowa- 1
Brian Montieth, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania- 1
Fred Rahmer, Salfordville, Pennsylvania- 1
Chris Shirek, Thompson, North Dakota- 1
Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Olive Branch, Mississippi- 1
George Suprick, Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania- 1
Sammy Swindell, Germantown, Tennessee- 1
Jessica Zemken, Sprakers, New York- 1
Penske Power Position
1- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota- 5
Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Indiana- 5
Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 5
2- Jac Haudenschild, Wooster, Ohio-4
Kraig Kinser, Bloomington, Indiana- 4
Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 3
3- Terry McCarl, Altoona, Iowa- 2
Sam Hafertepe Jr., Sunnyvale, Texas- 2
Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana- 2
Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 2
Jason Sides, Bartlett, Tennessee- 2
4- Dale Blaney, Hartford, Ohio- 1
Brian Ellenberger, Butler, Pennsylvania- 1
Randy Hannagan, San Jose, California- 1
Greg Hodnett, Memphis, Tennessee- 1
Chad Kemenah, Findlay, Ohio- 1
Tim Shaffer, Aliquippa, Pennsylvania- 1
Danny Smith, Danville, Indiana- 1
Stevie Smith, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma- 1
Jason Solwold, Mt. Vernon, Washington- 1
Sammy Swindell, Germantown, Tennessee- 1
Brooke Tatnell, San Souci, NSW, Australia- 1
SuperClean Start Award
1- Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 6
2- Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 4
Jason Sides, Bartlett, Tennessee- 4
3- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota- 3
4- Dale Blaney, Hartford, Ohio- 2
Chad Kemenah, Findlay, Ohio- 2
Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Indiana- 2
Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 2
Terry McCarl, Altoona, Iowa- 2
Sammy Swindell, Germantown, Tennessee- 2
Brooke Tatnell, San Souci, NSW, Australia- 2
Lucas Wolfe, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania- 2
Jessica, Zemken, Sprakers, New York- 2
5- Jonanthan Allard, Chico, California- 1
Sam Hafertepe Jr., Sunnyvale, Texas- 1
Jac Haudenschild, Wooster, Ohio- 1
Jason Johnson, Eunice, Louisiana- 1
Tim Kaeding, San Jose. California- 1
Kerry Madsen, St. Mary’s, NSW- 1
Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana- 1
Chris Shirek, Thompsontown, North Dakota- 1
Crane Cams Engine Builder Challenge
Speedway Engines 170
Shaver Specialties 162 -8
Kistler 155 -15
Don Ott 147 -23
Chassis Builder Challenge
Maxim 212
J&J 202 -10
NEWS & NOTES
• On the Web: The Official World of Outlaws Sprint Series Web site at http://www.worldofoutlaws.com/sprint includes driver biographies with individual statistics, pictures, race-by-race statistics, detailed track information and race coverage, series news and team press releases. There also are links to the Official 2009 Rulebook and the 2009 Membership form.
• Sign on, tune in: DIRTVision.com will again be providing fans, media, teams, promoters, and sponsors with access to live and on-demand cybercasts of many World of Outlaws, and DIRTcar Racing sanctioned events this year. For more information visit: www.DIRTVision.com.
• Tune into the Web: If fans can’t get to any of the upcoming events, they can experience the excitement of the World of Outlaws Sprint Series live on DIRTVision.com through the DIRT Radio Network, where announcer Johnny Gibson keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout the event. To listen to the audio broadcasts, log on to www.DIRTVision.com and click on the DIRT Radio Network logo. Listeners will need Windows Media Player 9 or higher to listen to the DIRT Radio Network. For technical support or questions, e-mail webmaster@DIRTVision.com.
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), Crane Cams (Official Valvetrain), Hoosier Racing Tires (Official Racing Tires), Fusion Energy Boost (Official Energy Boost), Quaker State (Official Motor Oil), SuperClean (Official Cleaner-Degreaser), VP Racing (Official Racing Fuel); in addition to contingency sponsors, Jake’s Custom Golf Carts, KSE Race Products, Penske Shocks, Racing Electronics, S&S Volvo; Engine Builder's Challenge participants Don Ott Racing Engines, Kistler Engines, Shaver Specialties and Speedway Engines; and Chassis Builder’s Challenge participants J&J Auto Racing, Maxim Racing and XXX Race Company.
- Tony Veneziano on Aug 03, 2009
- Article Date: 8/3/2009