CONCORD, NC - Aug. 8, 2010 - World of Outlaws Late Model Series drivers had to be extremely tough to survive the USA Nationals on Saturday night at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wis. Chub Frank is one of the toughest drivers in Dirt Late Model history, and he earned the maximum five points in the LaCrosse Footwear Extreme Tough Challenge standings as the top World of Outlaws Late Model Series finisher in the prestigious event.
Frank, of Bear Lake, Pa., showed off his determination by starting 25th before charging through the field to top all of the other World of Outlaws Late Model Series drivers in the race, and moved himself up the Extreme Tough Challenge ladder. Steve Francis was the second highest Outlaw followed by Darrell Lanigan, Tim McCreadie and Austin Hubbard.
"I'm real happy to get a finish that pays some good money and being the top Outlaw in the LaCrosse points deal makes our night even better," said Frank, who entered Saturday night's USA Nationals tied for 14th in the LaCrosse standings with two points and is now tied for ninth with McCreadie. "All of us racers appreciate companies that come in and give us more money to race for, like LaCrosse is doing this year. Hopefully we can finish well in some more LaCrosse shows so we can get ourselves higher up in the points."
Through five Extreme Tough Challenge events for the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series and four events for the World of Outlaws Late Model Series, Tony Stewart Racing's Donny Schatz, the four-time and defending World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion, is the overall leader by four points over World of Outlaws Late Model Series star Shane Clanton, who was shut out in a LaCrosse event for the first time this season.
With nine events complete, 18 different drivers have earned Extreme Tough Challenge points.
The Extreme Tough Challenge features 16 overall events - eight per series - where drivers who are competing full-time in the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series or the World of Outlaws Late Model Series earn points toward the championship, which will be decided at the World of Outlaws World Finals in November at The Dirt Track at Charlotte. The top five finishers no matter the series will share a $15,000 point fund, and the winning driver will receive the Extreme Tough Challenge champion trophy.
Also, at each Extreme Tough Challenge event, LaCrosse will distribute keepsake posters as well as provide hat and t-shirt giveaways. Fans can get involved at every race through a unique Extreme Tough competition with the chance to win a pair of LaCrosse boots.
LaCrosse Footwear develops performance footwear and apparel designed to help users dominate their ground in work and recreation. LaCrosse boots, including the Extreme Tough™ line, can be found at premium retailers such as Bass Pro Shops and Gander Mountain.
Visit http://www.extremetoughchallenge.com for all of the up-to-date news and standings. For more information on LaCrosse Footwear, go to http://www.lacrossefootwear.com.
LACROSSE EXTREME TOUGH CHALLENGE STANDINGS (through Aug. 7)
1.
Donny Schatz (WoO Sprint)
18
2.
Shane Clanton (WoO LM)
14
3.
Steve Kinser (WoO Sprint)
13
Joey Saldana (WoO Sprint)
13
5.
Jason Meyers (WoO Sprint)
12
Steve Francis (WoO LM)
12
7.
Darrell Lanigan (WoO LM)
8
Josh Richards (WoO LM)
8
9.
Chub Frank (WoO LM)
7
Tim McCreadie (WoO LM)
7
10.
Paul McMahan (WoO Sprint)
6
Jason Sides (WoO Sprint)
6
12.
Craig Dollansky (WoO Sprint)
4
Lucas Wolfe (WoO Sprint)
4
Danny Lasoski (WoO Sprint)
4
15.
Rick Eckert (WoO LM)
1
Clint Smith (WoO LM)
1
Tim Fuller (WoO LM)
1
Austin Hubbard (WoO LM)
1
LACROSSE EXTREME TOUGH CHALLENGE EVENTS
World of Outlaws Sprint Cars
May 28 - The Dirt Track at Charlotte, Concord, NC (Donny Schatz)
June 3 - Knoxville Raceway, Knoxville, IA (Jason Meyers)
July 16 - Eldora Speedway, Rossburg, OH (Joey Saldana)
July 23 - Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA (Donny Schatz)
July 25 - Lebanon Valley Speedway, West Lebanon, NY (Steve Kinser)
Oct. 1 - Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA
Oct. 9 - Rolling Wheels Raceway, Elbridge, NY
Nov. 5 - The Dirt Track at Charlotte, Concord, NC
World of Outlaws Late Models
May 30 - West Virginia Motor Speedway, Mineral Wells, WV (Shane Clanton)
June 26 - Lernerville Speedway, Sarver, PA (Josh Richards)
July 3 - Tazewell Speedway, Tazewell, TN (Shane Clanton)
Aug. 7 - Cedar Lake Speedway, New Richmond, WI (Chub Frank)
Aug. 20 - Mohawk International Raceway, Hogansburg, NY
Sept. 4 - Tri-City Speedway, Franklin, PA
Sept. 18 - I-55 Raceway, Pevely, MO
Nov. 5 - The Dirt Track at Charlotte, Concord, NC
About LaCrosse Footwear, Inc.
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. is a leading developer and marketer of branded, premium and innovative footwear for expert work and outdoor users. The Company's trusted Danner(R) and LaCrosse brands are distributed domestically through a nationwide network of specialty retailers and distributors, and internationally through distributors and retailers in Asia, Europe and Canada. Work customers include people in law enforcement, agriculture, firefighting, construction, industry, military services and other occupations that need high-performance and protective footwear as a critical tool for the job. Outdoor customers include people active in hunting, outdoor cross training, hiking and other outdoor recreational activities. For more information about LaCrosse Footwear products, please visit www.lacrossefootwear.com.
Frank, of Bear Lake, Pa., showed off his determination by starting 25th before charging through the field to top all of the other World of Outlaws Late Model Series drivers in the race, and moved himself up the Extreme Tough Challenge ladder. Steve Francis was the second highest Outlaw followed by Darrell Lanigan, Tim McCreadie and Austin Hubbard.
"I'm real happy to get a finish that pays some good money and being the top Outlaw in the LaCrosse points deal makes our night even better," said Frank, who entered Saturday night's USA Nationals tied for 14th in the LaCrosse standings with two points and is now tied for ninth with McCreadie. "All of us racers appreciate companies that come in and give us more money to race for, like LaCrosse is doing this year. Hopefully we can finish well in some more LaCrosse shows so we can get ourselves higher up in the points."
Through five Extreme Tough Challenge events for the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series and four events for the World of Outlaws Late Model Series, Tony Stewart Racing's Donny Schatz, the four-time and defending World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion, is the overall leader by four points over World of Outlaws Late Model Series star Shane Clanton, who was shut out in a LaCrosse event for the first time this season.
With nine events complete, 18 different drivers have earned Extreme Tough Challenge points.
The Extreme Tough Challenge features 16 overall events - eight per series - where drivers who are competing full-time in the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series or the World of Outlaws Late Model Series earn points toward the championship, which will be decided at the World of Outlaws World Finals in November at The Dirt Track at Charlotte. The top five finishers no matter the series will share a $15,000 point fund, and the winning driver will receive the Extreme Tough Challenge champion trophy.
Also, at each Extreme Tough Challenge event, LaCrosse will distribute keepsake posters as well as provide hat and t-shirt giveaways. Fans can get involved at every race through a unique Extreme Tough competition with the chance to win a pair of LaCrosse boots.
LaCrosse Footwear develops performance footwear and apparel designed to help users dominate their ground in work and recreation. LaCrosse boots, including the Extreme Tough™ line, can be found at premium retailers such as Bass Pro Shops and Gander Mountain.
Visit http://www.extremetoughchallenge.com for all of the up-to-date news and standings. For more information on LaCrosse Footwear, go to http://www.lacrossefootwear.com.
LACROSSE EXTREME TOUGH CHALLENGE STANDINGS (through Aug. 7)
1.
Donny Schatz (WoO Sprint)
18
2.
Shane Clanton (WoO LM)
14
3.
Steve Kinser (WoO Sprint)
13
Joey Saldana (WoO Sprint)
13
5.
Jason Meyers (WoO Sprint)
12
Steve Francis (WoO LM)
12
7.
Darrell Lanigan (WoO LM)
8
Josh Richards (WoO LM)
8
9.
Chub Frank (WoO LM)
7
Tim McCreadie (WoO LM)
7
10.
Paul McMahan (WoO Sprint)
6
Jason Sides (WoO Sprint)
6
12.
Craig Dollansky (WoO Sprint)
4
Lucas Wolfe (WoO Sprint)
4
Danny Lasoski (WoO Sprint)
4
15.
Rick Eckert (WoO LM)
1
Clint Smith (WoO LM)
1
Tim Fuller (WoO LM)
1
Austin Hubbard (WoO LM)
1
LACROSSE EXTREME TOUGH CHALLENGE EVENTS
World of Outlaws Sprint Cars
May 28 - The Dirt Track at Charlotte, Concord, NC (Donny Schatz)
June 3 - Knoxville Raceway, Knoxville, IA (Jason Meyers)
July 16 - Eldora Speedway, Rossburg, OH (Joey Saldana)
July 23 - Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA (Donny Schatz)
July 25 - Lebanon Valley Speedway, West Lebanon, NY (Steve Kinser)
Oct. 1 - Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA
Oct. 9 - Rolling Wheels Raceway, Elbridge, NY
Nov. 5 - The Dirt Track at Charlotte, Concord, NC
World of Outlaws Late Models
May 30 - West Virginia Motor Speedway, Mineral Wells, WV (Shane Clanton)
June 26 - Lernerville Speedway, Sarver, PA (Josh Richards)
July 3 - Tazewell Speedway, Tazewell, TN (Shane Clanton)
Aug. 7 - Cedar Lake Speedway, New Richmond, WI (Chub Frank)
Aug. 20 - Mohawk International Raceway, Hogansburg, NY
Sept. 4 - Tri-City Speedway, Franklin, PA
Sept. 18 - I-55 Raceway, Pevely, MO
Nov. 5 - The Dirt Track at Charlotte, Concord, NC
About LaCrosse Footwear, Inc.
LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. is a leading developer and marketer of branded, premium and innovative footwear for expert work and outdoor users. The Company's trusted Danner(R) and LaCrosse brands are distributed domestically through a nationwide network of specialty retailers and distributors, and internationally through distributors and retailers in Asia, Europe and Canada. Work customers include people in law enforcement, agriculture, firefighting, construction, industry, military services and other occupations that need high-performance and protective footwear as a critical tool for the job. Outdoor customers include people active in hunting, outdoor cross training, hiking and other outdoor recreational activities. For more information about LaCrosse Footwear products, please visit www.lacrossefootwear.com.
