[b World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series At a Glance: 56th Annual Gold Cup Race of Champions]
[i Concord, NC— September 6, 2009]
WHAT
• The 56th Annual Gold Cup Race of Champions awaits the World of Outlaws at Silver Dollar Speedway this week beginning on Thursday, September 10, with the field split for the first two nights of the event with the finale being just features on Saturday, September 12. For the fourth consecutive year the winner of the 40-lap main event will earn $50,000. After two events at Skagit Speedway this past weekend, the series heads to Grays Harbor Raceway in Washington on Monday followed by a stop at Cottage Grove Speedway in Oregon on Tuesday en route to Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, California for the Gold Cup.
WHEN
• On Thursday, September 10 at Silver Dollar Speedway, the pit gates will open at 2 p.m. Pacific, with the grandstand gates opening at 5 p.m. Pacific with qualifying set for 6:30 p.m. Pacific.
• On Friday, September 11 at Silver Dollar Speedway the pit gates will open at 2 p.m. Pacific, with the grandstand gates opening at 5 p.m. Pacific with qualifying set for 6:30 p.m. Pacific.
• On Saturday, September 12 at Silver Dollar Speedway, the pit gates will open at 2 p.m. Pacific, with the grandstand gates opening at 5 p.m. Pacific with qualifying set for 6:30 p.m. Pacific.
WHERE
• Silver Dollar Speedway is located in Chico, California. Take Park Avenue .6 miles south of State Road 99, then .1 miles west.
TICKETS
• On Thursday, September 10 at Silver Dollar Speedway, all tickets will be reserved seating and will be $40. Three-day tickets are also available for $130. For ticket information call (916) 969-7484 or visit http://www.goldcup.silverdollarspeedway.com.
• On Friday, September 11 at Silver Dollar Speedway, all tickets will be reserved seating and will be $40. Three-day tickets are also available for $130. For ticket information call (916) 969-7484 or visit http://www.goldcup.silverdollarspeedway.com.
• On Saturday, September 12 at Silver Dollar Speedway, all tickets will be reserved seating and will be $50. Three-day tickets are also available for $130. For ticket information call (916) 969-7484 or visit http://www.goldcup.silverdollarspeedway.com.
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
• Silver Dollar Speedway is at: http://www.johnpadjenmotorsports.com
• DIRTVision is at: http://www.dirtvision.com
ABOUT THE TRACKS
• Silver Dollar Speedway is a high-banked 1/4-mile. The track record of 11.203 seconds was established by Sean Becker on August 16, 2008.
PREVIOUS WINNERS
Former Gold Cup Race of Champions Winners under World of Outlaws Sanction
2008- Jac Haudenschild
2007- Joey Saldana
2006- Daryn Pittman
2005- Steve Kinser
2004- Donny Schatz
2003- Steve Kinser
2002- Steve Kinser
2001- Mark Kinser
2000- Danny Lasoski
1999- Jac Haudenschild
1998- Jac Haudenschild
1997- Dave Blaney
1996- Jeff Swindell
1995- Andy Hillenburg
1994- Andy Hillenburg
1993- Stevie Smith
1992- Steve Kinser
1991- Joe Gaerte
1990- Steve Kinser
1989- Darrell Hanestad
1988- Steve Kinser
1987- Steve Kinser
1986- Steve Kinser
1985- Danny Smith
1984- Steve Kinser
1983- Steve Kinser
1982- Doug Wolfgang
1981- Sammy Swindell
1980- Johnny Anderson
1979- Steve Kinser
1978- Steve Kinser
World of Outlaws Sprint Series A-Feature winners at Silver Dollar Speedway (Including Gold Cup Race of Champions) include:
2009- Joey Saldana on March 13, Jason Meyers on March 14
2008- Jac Haudenschild on September 6
2007-Joey Saldana on September 8
2006- Daryn Pittman on Sept. 9
2005- Steve Kinser on Sept. 10
2004-Donny Schatz on Sept. 11
2003- Steve Kinser on Sept. 6
2002 -Steve Kinser on Sept. 7
2001- Mark Kinser on Sept. 8
2000- Danny Lasoski on Sept. 16
1999- Jac Haudenschild on Sept. 18
1998- Jac Haudenschild on Sept. 19
1997- Dave Blaney on Sept. 20
1996- Jeff Swindell on Sept. 21
1995- Andy Hillenburg on Sept. 16
1994- Andy Hillenburg on Sept. 17
1993- Stevie Smith on Sept. 18
1992- Steve Kinser on March 13, Steve Kinser on Sept. 19
1991- Brent Kaeding on March 16, Joe Gaerte on Sept. 14
1990- Bobby Davis, Jr., on March 11, Steve Kinser on Sept. 15
1989- Jac Haudenschild on March 11, Darrell Hanestad on Sept. 20
1988- Jimmy Sills on March 5, Steve Kinser on Sept. 17
1987- Jac Haudenschild on March 7, Steve Kinser on Sept. 19
1986- Steve Kinser on Sept. 21
1985- Danny Smith on Sept. 21
1984- Steve Kinser on Sept. 22
1983- Steve Kinser on Sept. 24
1982- Doug Wolfgang on Sept. 25
1981- Sammy Swindell on Sept. 25, Sammy Swindell on Sept. 26
1980- Steve Kinser on June 8, Wayne Sue on Sept. 25, Johnny Anderson on Sept. 26, Johnny Anderson on Sept. 27
1979- Steve Kinser on June 10
• FEATURE WINNERS: There has been 54 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, 34 Raceway, I-55 Raceway, Castrol Raceway-twice and Skagit Speedway), 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, K-C Raceway and Dacotah Speedway), Jason Meyers (Silver Dollar Speedway, Paducah International Raceway, I-96 Speedway, Red River Valley Speedway, Ohsweken Speedway and Skagit Speedway), Danny Lasoski (Delaware International Speedway, Nodak Speedway, Eagle Raceway, Charter Raceway Park and Lernerville Speedway), Craig Dollansky (Lebanon Valley Speedway, I-55 Raceway and River Cities 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), Randy Hannagan (Thunderbowl Raceway), Tim Kaeding (Riverside International Speedway),Chad Kemenah (Manzanita Speedway), Jason Sides (Ohsweken Speedway) and Stevie Smith (Lernerville Speedway).
• 1/4-MILE-WINNERS: Silver Dollar Speedway is a high-banked ¼-mile oval. The World of Outlaws have raced six times this season on tracks that size. The winners include: Steve Kinser (Tri-State Speedway and Limaland Motorsports Park), Joey Saldana (Silver Dollar Speedway and Houston Raceway Park), Tim Kaeding (Riverside International Speedway), and Jason Meyers (Silver Dollar Speedway).
ON THE WEB
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 54 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- 16
2- Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 12
3- Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 6
4- Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 5
5- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota- 3
6- Greg Hodnett, Thomasville, Pennsylvania- 2
Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Indiana- 2
Terry McCarl, Altoona, Iowa- 2
7- Dale Blaney, Hartford, Ohio- 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- Joey Saldana- Brownsburg, Indiana- 403 laps
2- Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 323 laps
3- Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 235 laps
4- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota- 141 laps
5- Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 146 laps
Terry McCarl, Altoona, Iowa- 93 laps
6- Jason Sides, Bartlett, Tennessee- 79 laps
7- Randy Hannagan, San Jose, California- 49 laps
8- Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Indiana- 43 laps
9- Johnny Herrera, Albuquerque, New Mexico- 39 laps
10- Greg Hodnett, Thomasville, Pennsylvania- 35 laps
11- Chad Kemenah, Findlay, Ohio- 30 laps
12- Danny Smith, Danville, Indiana- 26 laps
13- Stevie Smith, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma- 25 laps
14- Tony Bruce Jr., Liberal, Kansas- 22 laps
15- Sam Hafertepe Jr., Sunnyvale, Texas- 21 laps
16- Tim Kaeding, San Jose, California- 18 laps
17- Cody Darrah, Red Lion, Pennsylvania- 15 laps
Sammy Swindell, Germantown, Tennessee- 15 laps
18- Brian Brown, Grain Valley, Missouri- 14 laps
19- Dale Blaney, Hartford, Ohio- 12 laps
20- Peter Murphy, Clovis, California- 10 laps
21- Jayme Barnes, Everett, Washington- 8 laps
Time trial leaders (17 Different Drivers) Rank - Driver, Hometown - Quick times
1- Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 10
2- Jason Sides, Bartlett, Tennessee- 8
3- Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 6
4- Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 5
Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana- 5
5- Sammy Swindell, Germantown, Tennessee- 4
6- Terry McCarl, Altoona, Iowa- 3
7- Cody Darrah, Red Lion, Pennsylvania- 2
Daryn Pittman, Owasso, Oklahoma- 2
Lucas Wolfe, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania- 2
8- 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
Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Indiana- 1
Stevie Smith, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma- 1
Track records established during 2009 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series events (8)
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
Jason Meyers, August 21, River Cities Speedway (0.3-mile), Grand Forks, 9.269 seconds at 116.517 mph
Danny Lasoski, August 22, Dacotah Speedway (3/8-mile), Mandan, North Dakota, 12.705 seconds at 106.257 mph
Jason Sides, September 4, Skagit Speedway (3/10th-mile), Alger, Washington, 10.872 seconds at 99.338 mph.
Crane Cams Dash Winners (19 Different Winners) Rank - Driver, Hometown - Dash Wins
1- Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 8
2- Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 7
3- Terry McCarl, Altoona, Iowa- 5
4- Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana- 5
5- Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Indiana- 4
Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 4
Jason Sides, Bartlett, Tennessee- 4
6- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota- 3
Jac Haudenschild, Wooster, Ohio- 3
7- Brian Brown, Grain Valley, Missouri- 1
Cale Conley, Vienna, West Virginia- 1
Lance Dewease, Fayetteville, Pennsylvania- 1
Sam Hafertepe Jr., Sunnyvale, Texas- 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 (19 Different Drivers) Rank - Driver, Hometown – Poles
1- Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 8
2- Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 7
3- Terry McCarl, Altoona, Iowa- 5
Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana- 5
4- Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Indiana- 4
Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 4
Jason Sides, Bartlett, Tennessee- 4
5- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota- 3
Jac Haudenschild, Wooster, Ohio- 3
6- Brian Brown, Grain Valley, Missouri- 1
Cale Conley, Vienna, West Virginia- 1
Lance Dewease, Fayetteville, Pennsylvania- 1
Sam Hafertepe Jr., Sunnyvale, Texas- 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 (29 Different Winners) Rank - Driver, Hometown - B-Main Wins
1- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota- 4
Randy Hannagan, San Jose, California- 3
2- Brian Ellenberger, Butler, Pennsylvania- 3
Wayne Johnson, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma- 3
Tommy Worley, Farmington, Missouri- 3
3- Tim Kaeding, San Jose, California- 2
Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 2
Bob Martin, East Grand Forks, Minnesota- 2
4- Bill Balog, Cameron, Wisconsin- 1
Garry Brazier, Sydney, NSW, Australia- 1
Daron Clayton, Sikeston, Missouri- 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
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
Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 1
Greg Nikitenko, Minot, North Dakota- 1
Daryn Pittman, Owasso. Oklahoma- 1
Sean Robinson, Bronson, Michigan- 1
Travis Rutz, Langley, British Columbia- 1
Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana- 1
Chris Shirek, Thompson, North Dakota- 1
Greg Wilson, Benton Ridge, Ohio- 1
KSE Racing Products Hard Charger Award
1- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota- 6
2- Kerry Madsen, St. Mary’s, NSW- 5
3- Jac Haudenschild, Wooster, Ohio- 4
4- Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 4
5- Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 3
Jason Sides, Bartlett, Tennessee- 3
Brooke Tatnell, San Souci, NSW, Australia- 3
6- Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 2
Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana- 2
Chris Shirek, Thompson, North Dakota- 2
7- 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
Sean Moran, Sherwood Park, Alberta- 1
Fred Rahmer, Salfordville, Pennsylvania- 1
Tim Shaffer, Aliquippa, Pennsylvania- 1
Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Olive Branch, Mississippi- 1
George Suprick, Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania- 1
Sammy Swindell, Germantown, Tennessee- 1
Lucas Wolfe, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania- 1
Jessica Zemken, Sprakers, New York- 1
Penske Power Position
1- Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Indiana- 6
Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 6
2- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota- 5
3- Jac Haudenschild, Wooster, Ohio-5
Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 5
4- Kraig Kinser, Bloomington, Indiana- 4
Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 4
5- Terry McCarl, Altoona, Iowa- 2
Sam Hafertepe Jr., Sunnyvale, Texas- 2
Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana- 2
Jason Sides, Bartlett, Tennessee- 2
6- Dale Blaney, Hartford, Ohio- 1
Brian Ellenberger, Butler, Pennsylvania- 1
Randy Hannagan, San Jose, California- 1
Greg Hodnett, Memphis, Tennessee- 1
Tim Kaeding, San Jose, California- 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- Jason Sides, Bartlett, Tennessee- 6
3- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota- 5
4- Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 4
5- Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 3
6- Dale Blaney, Hartford, Ohio- 2
Jac Haudenschild, Wooster, Ohio- 2
Chad Kemenah, Findlay, Ohio- 2
Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Indiana- 2
Terry McCarl, Altoona, Iowa- 2
Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana- 2
Sammy Swindell, Germantown, Tennessee- 2
Brooke Tatnell, San Souci, NSW, Australia- 2
Lucas Wolfe, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania- 2
Jessica, Zemken, Sprakers, New York- 2
7- Jonanthan Allard, Chico, California- 1
Sam Hafertepe Jr., Sunnyvale, Texas- 1
Jason Johnson, Eunice, Louisiana- 1
Tim Kaeding, San Jose. California- 1
Kerry Madsen, St. Mary’s, NSW- 1
Daryn Pittman, Owasso, Oklahoma- 1
Chris Shirek, Thompson, North Dakota- 1
Crane Cams Engine Builder Challenge
Speedway Engines 208
Shaver Specialties 190 -18
Kistler 178 -30
Don Ott 171 -37
Chassis Builder Challenge
Maxim 251
J&J 235 -16
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 Sep 08, 2009
- Article Date: 9/8/2009