CONCORD, NC - Nov. 7, 2010 - Donny Schatz is one of the toughest race car drivers anywhere in the world, and he proved that again on Saturday night by clinching the LaCrosse Footwear Extreme Tough Challenge championship at the Lowes Foods World of Outlaws World Finals Presented by Bimbo Bakeries and Tom's Snacks at The Dirt Track at Charlotte.
With eight events for each series to determine a champion, the LaCrosse Extreme Tough Challenge was the first time World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series stars went head-to-head with World of Outlaws Late Model Series warriors in any competition. The 16-race battle came down to the final night when Schatz's podium finish was just enough to edge Jason Meyers, Darrell Lanigan, Joey Saldana and Josh Richards for the Extreme Tough Challenge championship belt, which was presented to Schatz on Sunday night at the World of Outlaws banquet.
"It's always great to have new sponsors like LaCrosse involved with our sport," said Schatz, a four-time World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion from Fargo, N.D. "They put together this challenge with us and the late model guys and it's cool that we came out on top. We were consistent during all eight World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series events and that's what it takes. I know everyone at Tony Stewart Racing will enjoy the boots and appreciate the involvement of LaCrosse."
With a point system that rewarded the top five touring World of Outlaws racers in each LaCrosse Extreme Tough Challenge event, Schatz topped the leader board twice and earned points in 7 of the 8 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series events.
With a late season surge in LaCrosse Extreme Tough Challenge events, Lanigan was the top finishing World of Outlaws Late Model Series competitor. Lanigan, of Union, Ky., earned the most points at both World of Outlaws Late Model Series Extreme Tough Challenge events in September to move into a tie with Josh Richards heading into the Charlotte finale, where he nearly topped the field for a third consecutive Extreme Tough Challenge race.
In all, there were eight Extreme Tough Challenge events for both the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series and the World of Outlaws Late Model Series, with 20 different drivers earning points. The top five finishers - no matter the series - shared a $15,000 point fund, and also received LaCrosse boots for the team.
During the course of the season at each Extreme Tough Challenge event, LaCrosse distributed keepsake posters and had hat and t-shirt giveaways. But perhaps the most exciting part of every LaCrosse Extreme Tough Challenge event was the fan competition, where people from the grandstands were selected for a contest to see who could outlast the others by holding cement-filled LaCrosse boots with outstretched arms. The winning fan at each event received gift cards good for free 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.
For more information on LaCrosse Footwear, go to http://www.lacrossefootwear.com.
FINAL LACROSSE EXTREME TOUGH CHALLENGE STANDINGS
Pos.
Driver (Series)
Points
1.
Donny Schatz (WoO Sprint)
26 ($5,000)
2.
Jason Meyers (WoO Sprint)
23 ($4,000)
3.
Darrell Lanigan (WoO LM)
22 ($3,000)
4.
Joey Saldana (WoO Sprint)
21 ($2,000)
5.
Josh Richards (WoO LM)
20 ($1,000)
6.
Steve Francis (WoO LM)
19
Steve Kinser (WoO Sprint)
19
8.
Shane Clanton (WoO LM)
16
9.
Tim McCreadie (WoO LM)
12
10.
Paul McMahan (WoO Sprint)
13
11.
Clint Smith (WoO LM)
11
12.
Rick Eckert (WoO LM)
8
13.
Chub Frank (WoO LM)
7
14.
Danny Lasoski (WoO Sprint)
7
15.
Jason Sides (WoO Sprint)
6
16.
Craig Dollansky (WoO Sprint)
4
17.
Austin Hubbard (WoO LM)
4
18.
Lucas Wolfe (WoO Sprint)
4
19.
Kraig Kinser (WoO Sprint)
2
20.
Tim Fuller (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 (Paul McMahan)
Oct. 9 - Rolling Wheels Raceway, Elbridge, NY (Steve Kinser)
Nov. 6 - The Dirt Track at Charlotte, Concord, NC (Jason Meyers)
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 (Josh Richards)
Sept. 4 - Tri-City Speedway, Franklin, PA (Darrell Lanigan)
Sept. 18 - I-55 Raceway, Pevely, MO (Darrell Lanigan)
Nov. 6 - The Dirt Track at Charlotte, Concord, NC (Rick Eckert)
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.
CAPTION: Stephanie Murphy (left) and Nicole Orr present Donny Schatz with the LaCrosse Footwear Extreme Tough Challenge championship belt.
With eight events for each series to determine a champion, the LaCrosse Extreme Tough Challenge was the first time World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series stars went head-to-head with World of Outlaws Late Model Series warriors in any competition. The 16-race battle came down to the final night when Schatz's podium finish was just enough to edge Jason Meyers, Darrell Lanigan, Joey Saldana and Josh Richards for the Extreme Tough Challenge championship belt, which was presented to Schatz on Sunday night at the World of Outlaws banquet.
"It's always great to have new sponsors like LaCrosse involved with our sport," said Schatz, a four-time World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion from Fargo, N.D. "They put together this challenge with us and the late model guys and it's cool that we came out on top. We were consistent during all eight World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series events and that's what it takes. I know everyone at Tony Stewart Racing will enjoy the boots and appreciate the involvement of LaCrosse."
With a point system that rewarded the top five touring World of Outlaws racers in each LaCrosse Extreme Tough Challenge event, Schatz topped the leader board twice and earned points in 7 of the 8 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series events.
With a late season surge in LaCrosse Extreme Tough Challenge events, Lanigan was the top finishing World of Outlaws Late Model Series competitor. Lanigan, of Union, Ky., earned the most points at both World of Outlaws Late Model Series Extreme Tough Challenge events in September to move into a tie with Josh Richards heading into the Charlotte finale, where he nearly topped the field for a third consecutive Extreme Tough Challenge race.
In all, there were eight Extreme Tough Challenge events for both the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series and the World of Outlaws Late Model Series, with 20 different drivers earning points. The top five finishers - no matter the series - shared a $15,000 point fund, and also received LaCrosse boots for the team.
During the course of the season at each Extreme Tough Challenge event, LaCrosse distributed keepsake posters and had hat and t-shirt giveaways. But perhaps the most exciting part of every LaCrosse Extreme Tough Challenge event was the fan competition, where people from the grandstands were selected for a contest to see who could outlast the others by holding cement-filled LaCrosse boots with outstretched arms. The winning fan at each event received gift cards good for free 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.
For more information on LaCrosse Footwear, go to http://www.lacrossefootwear.com.
FINAL LACROSSE EXTREME TOUGH CHALLENGE STANDINGS
Pos.
Driver (Series)
Points
1.
Donny Schatz (WoO Sprint)
26 ($5,000)
2.
Jason Meyers (WoO Sprint)
23 ($4,000)
3.
Darrell Lanigan (WoO LM)
22 ($3,000)
4.
Joey Saldana (WoO Sprint)
21 ($2,000)
5.
Josh Richards (WoO LM)
20 ($1,000)
6.
Steve Francis (WoO LM)
19
Steve Kinser (WoO Sprint)
19
8.
Shane Clanton (WoO LM)
16
9.
Tim McCreadie (WoO LM)
12
10.
Paul McMahan (WoO Sprint)
13
11.
Clint Smith (WoO LM)
11
12.
Rick Eckert (WoO LM)
8
13.
Chub Frank (WoO LM)
7
14.
Danny Lasoski (WoO Sprint)
7
15.
Jason Sides (WoO Sprint)
6
16.
Craig Dollansky (WoO Sprint)
4
17.
Austin Hubbard (WoO LM)
4
18.
Lucas Wolfe (WoO Sprint)
4
19.
Kraig Kinser (WoO Sprint)
2
20.
Tim Fuller (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 (Paul McMahan)
Oct. 9 - Rolling Wheels Raceway, Elbridge, NY (Steve Kinser)
Nov. 6 - The Dirt Track at Charlotte, Concord, NC (Jason Meyers)
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 (Josh Richards)
Sept. 4 - Tri-City Speedway, Franklin, PA (Darrell Lanigan)
Sept. 18 - I-55 Raceway, Pevely, MO (Darrell Lanigan)
Nov. 6 - The Dirt Track at Charlotte, Concord, NC (Rick Eckert)
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.
CAPTION: Stephanie Murphy (left) and Nicole Orr present Donny Schatz with the LaCrosse Footwear Extreme Tough Challenge championship belt.
