The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series has raced four times at 34 Raceway, dating back to 2008 and four different drivers have visited victory lane. The series returns again this year to the three-eighths-mile for a full night of racing on Friday, June 26. Donny Schatz, the six-time and defending series champion, scored his first win at the three-eighths-mile last season, charging from the 10th start spot to take the top spot with just 10 laps remaining. Joey Saldana, who scored his first win of 2015 last week in his home state of Indiana, also has been victorious at 34 Raceway. The event this season will mark the only race of the season in the Eastern Iowa/Western Illinois area for the series. To gear up for the World of Outlaws trip to 34 Raceway, here are some interesting facts and figures.
34 Raceway: By the Numbers
0.375- Miles around 34 Raceway
2- Drivers that led laps in the main event at 34 Raceway last season
4- Drivers that have won with the World of Outlaws at the track
8- Total nights of racing in the state of Iowa this season for the World of Outlaws
10- Laps led by Donny Schatz en route to winning at 34 Raceway in 2014
11- Wins for Schatz through June 5 to lead the World of Outlaws
12- Positions gained by Iowa native Terry McCarl to earn the Hard Charger Award at the track last year
12.250- Track record at 34 Raceway set by Steve Kinser in time trials in 2008
13- Drivers competing full-time with the World of Outlaws in 2015
14- Drivers that have won with the World of Outlaws this season through June 5
20- Laps led by Kerry Madsen at 34 Raceway last season
30- Laps scheduled in the main event on Friday, June 26
34- Drivers that raced with the World of Outlaws at 34 Raceway in 2014
426- Miles from I-96 Speedway in Michigan where the World of Outlaws race on Wednesday, June 24 to 34 Raceway in Iowa
2008- Year the World of Outlaws first competed at 34 Raceway
10,000- Dollars the winner will receive on Friday, June 26
Tickets for the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series event at 34 Raceway on Friday, June 26 can be purchased online at: http://slspromotions.ticketforce.com or by calling SLS Promotions at 815-344-2023.
Fans can also take advantage of the O’Reilly Auto Parts $5 OFF Special and receive $5 OFF when purchasing a General Admission ticket at participating O’Reilly Auto Parts stores. The ticket buyer will exchange their O’Reilly receipt for a ticket at the Main Grandstand ticket booth on race day.
For more information on tickets visit slspromotions.ticketforce.com.
- administrator on Jun 08, 2015
- Article Date: 6/8/2015