World of Outlaws Return to I-55 Raceway April 18

[HighSide Media]

PEVELY, Mo. – The legendary Sammy Swindell started the 2009 racing season off with a bang, winning his fifth Golden Driller at the Chili Bowl Nationals in Tulsa, Okla., in January. Area race fans will be able to see Swindell, along with Danny “The Dude” Lasoski, Steve Kinser, and Donny Schatz April 18 when the World of Outlaws Sprint Cup Series returns to I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Mo.

Three-time series champion Schatz leads the standings with three wins so far this year, followed by “The King” Steve Kinser in second. The 2008 I-55 Raceway event winner Jason Meyers is third in the standings, with Swindell in fourth, and Joey Saldana in fifth with three wins this season driving for NASCAR Sprint Cup Series star Kasey Kahne.

The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series has traditionally been one of the biggest draws on the I-55 schedule and this year should be no different, especially with the UMP Modifieds sharing the bill. Pit gates open at 2 p.m. on raceday, with Modified hot laps kicking off at 4 p.m. and heat races scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m. The sprint cars take to the 1/3-mile, high-banked dirt track at 6:15 p.m. with qualifying at 6:45 p.m. World of Outlaws racing is scheduled to start at 7:30.

Admission is $30 for general admission and $32 for reserved seats with kids 12 under getting in free. Race fans who order reserved tickets prior to April 1 will receive a free pit pass. For more information on this event and the other great races on the I-55 Raceway schedule, visit them on the Web at I55Raceway.com or call the track at 636-479-3219.

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[skippy05]

Anyone know if this will be a televised race?

[dirt hound]

dang another weekend to find a sa t night home

[bryanracing55]

Almost the best $30 bucks you will spend all summer, Bonus no dirt hound Come on dog you know you will be there. Support Pevely.

[K-Dawg30]

Think I might be reserving some seats for this one....went last year and it was awesome!

[dirt hound]

Almost the best $30 bucks you will spend all summer, Bonus no dirt hound Come on dog you know you will be there. Support Pevely.

haven't been there in ten years kent do you think I will change now I don't think so I supported the outlaws for yearsince their inception then I woke whenthe support class put on a better show than they did

[K-Dawg30]

I think it would be cool if I-55 could get a USAC Sprint/Midget show

[DirtSurfer]

PEVELY, Mo. – Area race fans will be able to see Swindell, along with Danny “The Dude” Lasoski, Steve Kinser, and Donny Schatz April 18 when the World of Outlaws Sprint Cup Series returns to I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Mo.

Will they be in impalas, or are they still racing the monte carlos? Sorry, couldn't resist having fun with the typo!

Hey Hound, maybe there will be some televised pavement stuff on tv that night...

[dirt hound]

nope sounds like a night in madison co Ill like always

[midget racer]

madison county?????? c'mon flea bitten one, you know you aren't allowed in illinois after sunset.... are you gonna get the 'lunch special' at any of those fine establishments in madison/lovejoy/venice?

[dirt hound]

no but there is sure a fine establishment near highland Ill do you think wouldn't know nothing about venice Ill is that where you been this winter Art trying to get warm lol

[don hoener]

Remember pill draw opens at 2:00 pm and will close at 4:00 pm for the modifieds!
Modified hot laps at 4:00pm
Modified heat races start at 4:30pm