WHAT
• A busy stretch continues for the World of Outlaws this week as the series will race three times in a five-day period. The trio of races kicks off on Tuesday, June 29 at Missouri State Fair Speedway for the third round of the Showdown for the Bud Crown, Kasey’s King of Sedalia Presented By Budweiser, which was postponed by rain back on June 16. The series then heads north to Huset’s Speedway in South Dakota on Thursday, July 1. The week wraps up at North Central Speedway in Brainerd, Minnesota on Saturday, July 3. Joey Saldana, who is seeking his first title, leads the series into Sedalia, with Steve Kinser right behind him, only 31 markers out of the top spot, as he chases his record 21st title. Kinser was victorious on Saturday night in the World of Outlaws return to Lakeside Speedway. Jason Meyers is currently third in points, with Donny Schatz fourth and Jason Sides fifth.
WHEN
•On Tuesday, June 29 at Missouri State Fair Speedway, the pit gates will open at 1 p.m. Central, with the grandstand gates opening at 5 p.m. Central and hot laps are set for 7 p.m. Central with time trials to follow.
•On Thursday, July 1 at Huset’s Speedway, the pit gates will open at 1 p.m. Central, with the grandstand gates opening at 5 p.m. Central. Racing is set for 8 p.m. Central.
•On Saturday, July 3 at North Central Speedway, the pit gates will open at 2 p.m. Central, with the grandstand gates opening at 4 p.m. Central and hot laps are set for 6 p.m. Central with time trials to follow. Racing is set for 7:30 p.m. Central.
WHERE
•Missouri State Fair Speedway is located in Sedalia, Missouri, ½ mile south of US 50 on US 65, then west (Missouri State Fairgrounds).
• Huset’s Speedway is located in Brandon, South Dakota. Take I-90 east of Sioux Falls to exit 406, then go south three miles on SR 11.
•North Central Speedway is located in Brainerd, Minnesota, 5 miles south of town on Business 371.
TICKETS
•On Tuesday, June 29 at Missouri State Fair Speedway, Reserved tickets are $29 for adults in advance and $35 the day of the race, with tickets for Children (12-under) $9 when purchased in advance. General Admission tickets for adults will be $29 in advance for and $35 the day of the race, with general admission tickets for Children (6-12) $9. Children ages 6-under will be admitted free of charge in the general admission section. For more information and to purchase tickets call: (704)-795-RACE (7223) or visit www.worldofoutlaws.com/tickets.
Tickets from the postponed show on June 16 will be honored on June 29. Fans who purchased pit passes need to bring their wristbands June 29 to exchange for new wristbands that night. Ticket questions can be answered by calling World Racing Group at 704-795-7223.
•On Thursday, July 1 at Huset’s Speedway, tickets for adults will be $35, with tickets for juniors (ages 8-14) just $5. Tickets will be available at the track box office in advance and on race day. For more information on tickets visit www.husets-speedway.com or call the track at 605-582-3536.
•On Saturday, July 3 at North Central Speedway, general admission tickets will be $30 for adults in advance and $35 the day of the race, with general admission tickets for children ages 6-12 $15, while kids five-under admitted free of charge in the general admission section. Adult reserved tickets will be $33 in advance and $35 the day of the race, with reserved tickets for children ages 12-under $15 in advance and $15 the day of the race. Pit combos are also available for advance purchase only for $38, which includes a reserved ticket and a pit pass. For tickets call SLS Promotions at 815-344-2023 or the track at 913-299-2040.
ON THE INTERNET
•The World of Outlaws is at http://www.worldofoutlaws.com/sprint
• Missouri State Fair Speedway is at http://www.missouristatefairspeedway.com
• Huset’s Speedway is at http://www.husets-speedway.com
•North Central Speedway is at http://www.racencs.com
•DIRTVision & the Dirt Radio Network are at http://www.DIRTVision.com
ABOUT THE TRACKS
•Missouri State Fair Speedway is a semi-banked half-mile oval. The track record of 15.676 seconds was established by Craig Dollansky on March 23, 2001.
•Huset’s Speedway is a high-banked 3/8-mile oval. The track record of 10.317 seconds was established by Terry McCarl on May 10, 2009.
•North Central Speedway is a high-banked 1/3--mile oval. The track record of 12.820 seconds at 93.510 mph was established by Jason Meyers on Octobe3 3, 2008.
PREVIOUS WINNERS
World of Outlaws A-Feature winners at Missouri State Fair Speedway include:
2008- Donny Schatz on June 11
2007- Steve Kinser on June 20
2005-Jason Meyers on June 22
2004-Steve Kinser on April 16
2003-Steve Kinser on April 11, Donny Schatz on July 2
2002 - Tyler Walker on May 10, Danny Lasoski on June 26
2001 - Paul McMahan on March 23, Danny Lasoski on June 27
2000 - Steve Kinser on July 21
1999 - Steve Kinser on May 14, Danny Lasoski on July 23
1998 - Stevie Smith on May 8, Mark Kinser on July 24
1997 - Mark Kinser on April 13
1985 - Sammy Swindell on August 25
1984 - Rick Ungar on August 25
1982 - Sammy Swindell on July 24
1981 - Doug Wolfgang on July 25
1978 - Rick Ferkel on July 15
World of Outlaws A-Feature winners at Huset’s Speedway include:
2008- Craig Dollansky on June 13, Craig Dollansky on July 3
2007- Donny Schatz on July 3
2006- Brooke Tatnell on May 7, Terry McCarl on July 3
2005- Brian Paulus on June 28
2004-Sammy Swindell on July 6
2003- Steve Kinser on June 18
2002 -Steve Kinser on July 2
2001- Donny Schatz on April 29, Mark Kinser on July 3; 2000- Mark Kinser on May 7, Mark Kinser on July 3
1999- Mark Kinser on May 3, Mark Kinser on July 6
1998- Stevie Smith on July 7
1997- Sammy Swindell on April 27, Mark Kinser on July 3
1996- Mark Kinser on July 3
1995- Dave Blaney on June 28
1994- Mark Kinser on June 29
1993- Steve Kinser on Aug. 23
1992- Steve Kinser on July 8, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 22
1991- Mark Kinser on July 3, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 24
1990- Doug Wolfgang on July 4, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 25
1989- Doug Wolfgang on July 5, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 26
1984- Steve Kinser on July 11
1983- Sammy Swindell on April 30, Steve Kinser on July 6
Note- Both events in 2009 at Huset’s Speedway were rained out.
World of Outlaws A-Feature winners at North Central Speedway include:
2008- Kraig Kinser on October 3
FEATURE WINNERS
• There have been 29 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series A-Feature events held in 2010. The winners include: Jason Meyers (The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Thunderbowl Raceway, Volunteer Speedway, Tri-State (Okla.) Speedway, Virginia Motor Speedway and I-96 Speedway), Joey Saldana (Thunderbowl Raceway, Volunteer Speedway, I-55 Raceway, Eldora Speedway, Dodge City Raceway Park and River Cities Speedway), Steve Kinser (Volusia Speedway Park, Jackson Speedway, River Cities Speedway and Lakeside Speedway), Jac Haudenschild (Paducah International Raceway and Knoxville Raceway), Donny Schatz (Volusia Speedway Park and The Dirt Track at Charlotte), Jason Sides (Houston Raceway Park and Tri-City Speedway), Brooke Tatnell (Knoxville Raceway and Junction Motor Speedway), Craig Dollansky (Lone Star Speedway), Chad Layton (Williams Grove Speedway), Paul McMahan (Eldora Speedway), Fred Rahmer (Williams Grove Speedway) and Sammy Swindell (Dodge City Raceway).
HALF-MILE WINNERS
• Missouri State Fair Speedway is a semi-banked half-mile oval. The World of Outlaws have raced 15 times at a track that size in 2010. The winners include: Steve Kinser (Volusia Speedway Park, Jackson Speedway and Lakeside Speedway), Jason Meyers (The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Virginia Motor Speedway and I-96 Speedway), Craig Dollansky (Lone Star Speedway), Jac Haudenschild (Knoxville Raceway), Chad Layton (Williams Grove Speedway), Paul McMahan (Eldora Speedway), Joey Saldana (Eldora Speedway), Jason Sides (Tri-City Speedway), Fred Rahmer (Williams Grove Speedway), Donny Schatz (Volusia Speedway Park) and Brooke Tatnell (Knoxville Raceway).
3/8-MILE WINNERS
• Huset’s Speedway is a high-banked 3/8-mile oval. The World of Outlaws have raced five times on a track that size this season. The winners include: Jac Haudenschild (Paducah International Raceway), Jason Meyers (Tri-State-Okla. Speedway), Joey Saldana (Dodge City Raceway Park), Sammy Swindell (Dodge City Raceway Park) and Brooke Tatnell (Junction Motor Speedway).
1/3-MILE WINNERS
• North Central Speedway is a high-banked 1/3-mile oval. The World of Outlaws have raced three times on a track that size this season. The winners include: Joey Saldana (Thunderbowl Raceway and I-55 Raceway) and Jason Meyers (Thunderbowl Raceway).
DRIVER WEB SITES
The following World of Outlaws drivers maintain their own Web sites on the Internet:
Cody Darrah- http://www.codydarrah.com
Craig Dollansky- http://www.dollanskyracing.com
Sam Hafertepe Jr.- http://www.sam15.com
Jac Haudenschild- http://www.haudenschildracing.com
Chad Kemenah- http://www.chadkemenah.com
Kraig Kinser- http://www.kraigkinser.com
Steve Kinser- http://www.stevekinser.com
Danny Lasoski- http://www.dannylasoski.com
Paul McMahan- http://paulmcmahanracing.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 Brian Ellenberger, Ben Gregg and Toni Lutar visit: http://www.worldofoutlaws.com/sprint
A number of teams also have Facebook pages online including: Kasey Kahne Racing, Lucas Wolfe, Sides Motorsports, Steve Kinser Racing and Tony Stewart Racing.
2010 STAT ATTACK
There have been 29 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series A-Feature events this season.
A-Feature winners (12 Different Drivers) Driver, Hometown – Wins
1- Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 6
Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana- 6
2- Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Indiana- 4
3- Jac Haudenschild, Wooster, Ohio – 2
Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 2
Jason Sides, Bartlett, Tennessee – 2
Brooke Tatnell, San Souci, NSW, Australia - 2
4- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota – 1
Chad Layton, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania - 1
Paul McMahan, Nashville, Tennessee – 1
Fred Rahmer, Salfordville, Pennsylvania – 1
Sammy Swindell, Germantown, Tennessee - 1
Lap leaders, Driver, Hometown - Total laps led (21 Different Drivers)
1- Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana – 179 laps
2- Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 121 laps
3- Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Indiana- 96 laps
4- Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 82 laps
5- Jac Haudenschild, Wooster, Ohio – 65 laps
6- Jason Sides, Bartlett, Tennessee – 57 laps
7- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota – 55 laps
8- Brooke Tatnell, San Souci, NSW, Australia – 35 laps
9- Sammy Swindell, Germantown, Tennessee – 30 laps
10- Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri – 24 laps
11- Tim Kaeding, San Jose, California- 23 laps
12- Chad Layton, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – 19 laps
13- Sam Hafertepe Jr., Sunnyvale, Texas – 15 laps
Kerry Madsen, St. Mary, NSW, Australia – 15 laps
14- Paul McMahan, Nashville, Tennessee – 15 laps
15- Lance Dewease, Fayetteville, Pennsylvania – 13 laps
Brian Leppo, New Oxford, Pennsylvania – 13 laps
16- Tim Shaffer, Aliquippa, Pennsylvania- 10 laps
17- Kraig Kinser, Bloomington, Indiana – 7 laps
18- Lucas Wolfe, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania – 4 laps
19- Fred Rahmer, Salfordville, Pennsylvania – 2 laps
Time trial leaders (13 Different Drivers) Rank - Driver, Hometown - Quick times
1- Paul McMahan, Nashville, Tennessee – 6
2- Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana – 4
3- Lucas Wolfe, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania -3
4- Sam Hafertepe Jr., Sunnyvale, Texas – 2
Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri – 2
Jason Meyers, Clovis, California – 2
Jason Sides, Bartlett, Tennessee- 2
5- Dale Blaney, Hartford, Ohio - 1
Tim Kaeding, San Jose, California- 1
Kasey Kahne, Enumclaw, Washington- 1
Kraig Kinser, Bloomington, Indiana - 1
Brian Leppo, New Oxford, Pennsylvania - 1
Terry McCarl, Altoona, Iowa- 1
Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota - 1
Track Records established in 2010 World of Outlaws events (6)
*Tim Kaeding, March 5, Thunderbowl Raceway (1/3-mile), Tulare, California, 12.651 seconds at 94.759 mph
*Lucas Wolfe, March 13, Houston Raceway Park, (1/4-mile), Baytown, Texas, 11.561 seconds at 77.848 miles per hour
*Kasey Kahne, March 19, Volunteer Speedway (4/10-mile), Bulls Gap, Tennessee, 10.258 seconds at 140.378 mph.
*Sam Hafertepe Jr., May 1, Jackson Speedway (1/2-mile), Jackson, Minnesota, 15.601 seconds at 115.377 mph.
*Joey Saldana, May 22, I-96 Speedway (1/2-mile), Lake Odessa, Michigan, 14.834 seconds at 121.343 mph.
*Lucas Wolfe, June 25, Junction Motor Speedway (3/8-mile), McCool Junction, Nebraska 14.184 seconds at 95.178 mph.
Dash Winners (13 Different Winners) Rank - Driver, Hometown - Dash Wins
1- Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota – 6
2- Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana – 5
3- Jac Haudenschild, Wooster, Ohio - 3
Jason Sides, Bartlett, Tennessee – 3
4- Tim Kaeding, San Jose, California- 2
Paul McMahan, Nashville, Tennessee- 2
5- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota – 1
Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Indiana - 1
Chad Layton, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – 1
Jason Meyers, Clovis, California - 1
Fred Rahmer, Salfordville, Pennsylvania – 1
Tim Shaffer, Aliquippa, Pennsylvania- 1
Brooke Tatnell, San Souci, NSW, Australia - 1
Pole Positions (13 Different Drivers) Rank - Driver, Hometown – Poles
1- Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 6
2- Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana – 5
3- Jason Sides, Bartlett, Tennessee - 3
Jac Haudenschild, Wooster, Ohio – 3
4- Tim Kaeding, San Jose, California- 2
Paul McMahan, Nashville, Tennessee-
5- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota – 1
Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Indiana - 1
Chad Layton, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – 1
Jason Meyers, Clovis, California - 1
Fred Rahmer, Salfordville, Pennsylvania – 1
Tim Shaffer, Aliquippa, Pennsylvania- 1
Brooke Tatnell, San Souci, NSW, Australia - 1
Last Chance Showdown Winners (18 Different Winners) Rank - Driver, Hometown - Wins
1- Chad Kemenah, Findlay, Ohio - 3
2- Brian Ellenberger, Butler, Pennsylvania- 2
Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 2
Wade Nygaard, Fargo, North Dakota - 2
Evan Suggs, Scotts Valley, California- 2
3- Dale Blaney, Hartford, Ohio- 1
Brian Brown, Grain Valley, Missouri - 1
Rob Chaney, Wooster, Ohio - 1
Cale Conley, Vienna, West Virginia- 1
Sam Hafertepe Jr., Sunnyvale, Texas - 1
Tim Kaeding, San Jose, California – 1
Brad Knab, Arcade, New York - 1
Alan Krimes, Denver, Pennsylvania – 1
Ed Lynch Jr., Apollo, Pennsylvania - 1
Kerry Madsen, St. Mary, NSW, Australia - 1
Terry McCarl, Altoona, Iowa – 1
Jason Sides, Bartlett, Tennessee – 1
Brandon Wimmer, Fairmount, Indiana - 1
KSE Racing Products Hard Charger Award
1- Lucas Wolfe, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania- 4
2- Tim Shaffer, Aliquippa, Pennsylvania - 3
3- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota - 2
Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Indiana – 2
Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana - 2
Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota – 2
4- Brian Ellenberger, Butler, Pennsylvania - 1
Ben Gregg, Phoenix, Arizona – 1
Sam Hafertepe Jr., Sunnyvale, Texas – 1
Jac Haudenschild, Wooster, Ohio - 1
Chad Kemenah, Findlay, Ohio- 1
Kraig Kinser, Bloomington, Indiana - 1
Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 1
Toni Lutar, White Rock, British Columbia - 1
Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 1
Daryn Pittman, Owasso, Oklahoma – 1
Fred Rahmer, Salfordville, Pennsylvania - 1
Brad Sweet, Grass Valley, California – 1
Sammy Swindell, Germantown, Tennessee - 1
Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year Award Standings
Ben Gregg 3022
Toni Lutar 2872 -150
Engine Builder Challenge
Speedway Engines 127
Don Ott 105 -22
Shaver Specialties 93 -34
Kistler 80 -47
Chassis Builder Challenge
Maxim 141
J&J 106 -35
XXX 101 -40
NEWS & NOTES
•Tune in: Listen live as the Voice of the Outlaws, Johnny Gibson, calls the action at all World of Outlaws Sprint Series events on the DIRT Radio Network, with a number of events throughout the season being featured on the DIRTVision Cybercast. Visit 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 racing action.
•On the web: The Official World of Outlaws Sprint Series Web site at http://www.worldofoutlaws.com/sprint and includes driver biographies with individual statistics and pictures, race-by-race stats, detailed track information and race coverage, series news and team press releases. Also links to the Official World of Outlaws Rulebook and the DIRTcar Membership form can be found on the site.
•Up next: The fourth and final round of the Showdown for the Bud Crown, Kasey’s King of LaSalle at LaSalle Speedway in Illinois on July 8, followed by a stop at Beaver Dam Raceway in Wisconsin on July 10 and Cedar Lake Speedway also in Wisconsin on July 11.
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), Chizmark & Larson Insurance, Goodyear Tires (Official Tire), 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 Jun 28, 2010
- Article Date: 6/28/2010