CONCORD, N.C. - June 4, 2010 - World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series star Jason Meyers surged toward the top of the LaCrosse Footwear Extreme Tough Challenge championship standings with his strong run on Thursday night at Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway.
Meyers challenged for the victory in a four-car, wheel-to-wheel battle before claiming the runner-up position. He was also the top finishing World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series racer in the 46-car field and earned five points in the season-long Extreme Tough Challenge standings.
Kasey Kahne Racing's Joey Saldana was also in the mix for the lead and was the third-highest finishing World of Outlaws competitor. Combined with his finish in the opener last weekend in Charlotte, Saldana has moved to the top of the overall standings. World of Outlaws Late Model Series competitor Shane Clanton is the top point-earner for his series through one event. Through three total events (two WoO Sprint Car races and one WoO Late Model event) 12 different drivers have earned points in the Extreme Tough Challenge.
"To have LaCrosse come in and put up a point fund is great for our sport," said Meyers, a native of Clovis, Calif., a runner-up in the overall World of Outlaws championship standings three times in his career. "Things like this haven't been done for a long time, so it's great to have companies like LaCrosse investing in our sport, and we are thankful to have them. Of course we want to win it, so we'll keep battling and see if we can stay at the front."
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 June 3)
1. Joey Saldana (WoO Sprint)............. 7
2. Shane Clanton (WoO LM)............... 5
Jason Meyers (WoO Sprint)
Donny Schatz (WoO Sprint)
5. Steve Francis (WoO LM)................. 4
Steve Kinser (WoO Sprint)
Jason Sides (WoO Sprint)
8. Lucas Wolfe (WoO Sprint).............. 3
Darrell Lanigan (WoO LM)
10. Danny Lasoski (WoO Sprint)........... 2
Tim McCreadie (WoO LM)
12. 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
July 23 - Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA
July 25 - Lebanon Valley Speedway, West Lebanon, NY
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
July 3 - Tazewell Speedway, Tazewell, TN
Aug. 7 - Cedar Lake Speedway, New Richmond, WI
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.
Meyers challenged for the victory in a four-car, wheel-to-wheel battle before claiming the runner-up position. He was also the top finishing World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series racer in the 46-car field and earned five points in the season-long Extreme Tough Challenge standings.
Kasey Kahne Racing's Joey Saldana was also in the mix for the lead and was the third-highest finishing World of Outlaws competitor. Combined with his finish in the opener last weekend in Charlotte, Saldana has moved to the top of the overall standings. World of Outlaws Late Model Series competitor Shane Clanton is the top point-earner for his series through one event. Through three total events (two WoO Sprint Car races and one WoO Late Model event) 12 different drivers have earned points in the Extreme Tough Challenge.
"To have LaCrosse come in and put up a point fund is great for our sport," said Meyers, a native of Clovis, Calif., a runner-up in the overall World of Outlaws championship standings three times in his career. "Things like this haven't been done for a long time, so it's great to have companies like LaCrosse investing in our sport, and we are thankful to have them. Of course we want to win it, so we'll keep battling and see if we can stay at the front."
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 June 3)
1. Joey Saldana (WoO Sprint)............. 7
2. Shane Clanton (WoO LM)............... 5
Jason Meyers (WoO Sprint)
Donny Schatz (WoO Sprint)
5. Steve Francis (WoO LM)................. 4
Steve Kinser (WoO Sprint)
Jason Sides (WoO Sprint)
8. Lucas Wolfe (WoO Sprint).............. 3
Darrell Lanigan (WoO LM)
10. Danny Lasoski (WoO Sprint)........... 2
Tim McCreadie (WoO LM)
12. 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
July 23 - Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, PA
July 25 - Lebanon Valley Speedway, West Lebanon, NY
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
July 3 - Tazewell Speedway, Tazewell, TN
Aug. 7 - Cedar Lake Speedway, New Richmond, WI
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.
