Concord, NC— April 6, 2009
WHAT
• A return to the state of Texas is up next for the World of Outlaws beginning on Friday, April 10 at Lone Star Speedway in Kilgore, followed by a visit to Houston Raceway Park in Baytown on Saturday, April 11 for the Texas Shootout. It will mark the series first event at Lone Star Speedway since 2004 and first stop at Houston Raceway Park since 2007. Donny Schatz, the three-time and defending series champion has won the last two events at Houston Raceway Park, while 20-time series champion Steve Kinser, has been victorious in the last two World of Outlaws races at Lone Star Speedway. The pair is separated by just 11 points at the top of the series championship standings entering this weekend's events with Schatz in the lead.
WHEN
• On Friday April 10 at Lone Star 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 7:30 p.m. Central.
• On Saturday, April 11 at Houston Raceway Park, the pit gates will open at 2 p.m. Central, with the grandstand gates opening at 4 p.m. Central with hot laps set for 6 p.m. Central and racing at 7:30 p.m. Central.
WHERE
• Lone Star Speedway is located in Kilgore, Texas. Take I-20 to exit 583 (at Liberty City), then 0.5 mi. north on Hwy. 135, then 1 mi. east on FM 1252, then 0.5 miles south (track is on the right).
• Houston Raceway Park is located in Baytown, Texas. From Houston: Take Interstate 10 east towards Beaumont. Take the Hwy. 146 exit which is exit #797. Take a right on Hwy. 146 and go to the second stop light which is FM 565. Take a left on FM 565 and Houston Raceway Park will be on the left side about 3 miles.
TICKETS
• On Friday, April 10 at Lone Star Speedway, general admission tickets for adults will be $25, with children ages five-under admitted free of charge in the general admission seats. All reserved tickets will be $30. For tickets visit http://www.lonestarspeedway.com or call the track at 903-986-9731.
• On Saturday, April 11 at Houston Raceway Park, general admission tickets will be $30 for adults if purchased in advance and $35 the day of the race, with general admissions tickets for children ages 6-12 just $15. Children ages 5-under will be admitted free of charge. Pit combos are also available for advance purchase only for $38 which includes a grandstand ticket and a pit pass. For tickets call SLS Promotions at 815-344-2023. Also tickets can be purchased by calling the track at 281-383-7223 or from Ticketmaster.
ON THE INTERNET
• Listen live as the Voice of the Outlaws, Johnny Gibson, calls the action at all World of Outlaws Sprint Series events on the DIRTVision.com. cybercast, as well as on the DIRT Radio Network Go to 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 action.
• The World of Outlaws is at: http://www.worldofoutlaws.com/sprint
• Lone Star Speedway is at: http://www.lonestarspeedway.com
• Houston Raceway Park is at: http://www.houstonraceway.com
• SLS Promotions is at: http://www.slspromotions.com
• DIRTVision is at: http://www.dirtvision.com
ABOUT THE TRACKS
• Lone Star Speedway is a high-banked 1/2-mile oval. The track record of 13.05 seconds was established by Danny Lasoski on April 4, 2002.
• Houston Raceway Park is a high-banked 1/4-mile oval. The track record of 11.996 seconds was established by Joey Saldana on March 16, 2007.
PREVIOUS WINNERS
World of Outlaws Sprint Series A-Feature winners at Lone Star Speedway include:
2004- Steve Kinser on March 12
2003- Steve Kinser on October 24
1986 - Sammy Swindell on March 14, Sammy Swindell on June 14
1984 - Sammy Swindell on May 5 (completed earlier event), Sammy Swindell on May 5, Sammy Swindell on June 19
World of Outlaws Sprint Series A-Feature winners at Houston Raceway Park include:
2007- Donny Schatz on March 16
2005-Donny Schatz on March 19
2004-Steve Kinser on March 27
2003-Steve Kinser on March 22
2002-Mark Kinser on March 24
2001- Mark Kinser on April 7, Steve Kinser on Oct. 14
2000-Steve Kinser on April 8, Steve Kinser on Oct. 21
• FEATURE WINNERS: There has been nine World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series A-Feature event held in 2009. The winners include: Joey Saldana (Volusia Speedway Park, Silver Dollar Speedway and Thunderbowl Raceway), Donny Schatz (Volusia Speedway Park-twice and The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway), Randy Hannagan (Thunderbowl Raceway), Chad Kemenah (Manzanita Speedway) and Jason Meyers (Silver Dollar Speedway).
• 1/2-MILE WINNERS: Lone Star Speedway is a high-banked 1/2-mile. The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series has raced five times this season on a track that size. The winners include: Donny Schatz (Volusia Speedway Park-twice and The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway), Chad Kemenah (Manzanita Speedway) and Joey Saldana (Volusia Speedway Park).
• 1/4-MILE WINNERS: Houston Raceway Park is a high-banked 1/4-mile. The World of Outlaws have raced twice this season on a track that size. The winners include: Jason Meyers (Silver Dollar Speedway) and Joey Saldana (Silver Dollar Speedway).
DRIVER WEB SITES
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series drivers that maintain their own Web sites on the Internet include:
Craig Dollansky-http://www.dollanskyracing.com
Sam Hafertepe Jr.-http://www.sam15.com
Jac Haudenschild-http:/www.haudenschildracing.com
Danny Lasoski- http://www.dannylasoski.com
Kerry Madsen- http://www.kerrymadsen.com
Chad Kemenah-http://www.chadkemenah.com
Kraig Kinser-http://www.kraigkinser.com
Steve Kinser-http://www.stevekinser.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
Sammy Swindell- http://www.swindellmotorsports.citymaker.com
Lucas Wolfe-http://www.lucaswolfe.com
For information on Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year contender Brian Ellenberger visit: http://www.worldofoutlaws.com/sprint/Drivers/Brian Ellenberger.aspx
2009 World of Outlaws Championship Standings through March 28
Position Driver Pts. Difference Earnings Wins Top-5 Top-10
1. Donny Schatz 1244 $39,550 3 4 6
2. Steve Kinser 1233 -11 $21,700 0 4 8
3. Jason Meyers 1225 -19 $28,000 1 2 7
4. Joey Saldana 1210 -34 $37,475 3 3 4
5. Terry McCarl 1200 -44 $20,150 0 2 7
6 Sammy Swindell 1193 -51 $22,450 0 4 6
7. Jason Sides 1184 -60 $21,200 0 3 5
8. Craig Dollansky 1181 -63 $16,850 0 3 5
9. Kraig Kinser 1168 -76 $16,350 0 3 5
10. Kerry Madsen 1150 -94 $13,550 0 0 4
11. Danny Lasoski 1143 -101 $17,155 0 4 4
12. Jac Haudenschild 1134 -110 $13,550 0 2 4
13. Chad Kemenah 1101 -143 $20,930 1 2 4
14. Lucas Wolfe 968 -276 $8,130 0 1 1
15. Tim Kaeding 935 -309 $9,400 0 0 3
16. Sam Hafertepe Jr. 881 -363 $4,675 0 0 0
17. Randy Hannagan 865 -379 $16,625 1 1 3
18. Brian Ellenberger 802 -442 $3,275 0 0 0
19. Wayne Johnson 751 -493 $5,410 0 0 0
20. Tyler Walker 590 -654 $6,250 0 1 1
2009 STAT ATTACK
There have been nine World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series A-Feature events in 2009.
A-Feature winners (5 Different Drivers) Driver, Hometown – Wins
1- Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana- 3
2- Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 3
Randy Hannagan, San Jose, California- 1
Chad Kemenah, Findlay, Ohio- 1
Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 1
Lap leaders, including A-features and preliminary features Car, driver, hometown - Total laps led (11 Different Drivers)
1- Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 65 laps
2- Joey Saldana- Brownsburg, Indiana- 44- laps
3- Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 40 laps
4- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota- 32 laps
5- Chad Kemenah, Findlay, Ohio- 30 laps.
6- Randy Hannagan, San Jose, California- 25 laps
7- Jason Sides, Bartlett, Tennessee- 19 laps
8- Cody Darrah, Red Lion, Pennsylvania- 15 laps
Sammy Swindell, Germantown, Tennessee- 15 laps
9- Peter Murphy, Clovis, California- 10 laps
10- Terry McCarl, Altoona, Iowa- 6 laps
Time trial leaders (6 Different Drivers) Rank - Driver, Hometown - Quick times
1- Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 3
2- Sammy Swindell, Germantown, Tennessee- 2
3- Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 1
Terry McCarl, Altoona, Iowa- 1
Daryn Pittman, Owasso, Oklahoma- 1
Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana- 1
Track records established during 2009 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series events (2)
1- Joey Saldana, March 13, Silver Dollar Speedway (1/4-mile), Chico, California, 10.918 seconds at 82.433 mph
Terry McCarl, March 20, Thunderbowl Raceway (1/3-mile), Tulare, California, 12.713 seconds at 94.297 mph
Crane Cams Dash Winners (9 Different Winners) Rank - Driver, Hometown - Dash Wins
1- Cale Conley, Vienna, West Virginia- 1
Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota- 1
Chad Kemenah, Findlay, Ohio-1
Terry McCarl, Altoona, Iowa- 1
Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 1
Peter Murphy, Clovis, California- 1
Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana- 1
Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 1
Sammy Swindell, Germantown, Tennessee- 1
Pole Positions (9 Different Drivers) Rank - Driver, Hometown – Poles
1- Cale Conley, Vienna, West Virginia- 1
Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota- 1
Chad Kemenah, Findlay, Ohio- 1
Terry McCarl, Altoona, Iowa- 1
Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 1
Peter Murphy, Clovis, California- 1
Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana- 1
Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 1
Sammy Swindell, Germantown, Tennessee- 1
B-main Winners (8 Different Winners) Rank - Driver, Hometown - B-Main Wins
1- Roger Crockett, Medford, Oregon- 1
Cody Darrah, Red Lion, Pennsylvania- 1
Randy Hannagan, San Jose, California- 1
Jac Haudenschild, Wooster, Ohio- 1
Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 1
Toni Lutar, White Rock, British Columbia- 1
Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 1
Daryn Pittman, Owasso. Oklahoma- 1
KSE Racing Products Hard Charger Award
1- Kerry Madsen, St. Mary's, NSW- 3
2- Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 2
3- Jac Haudenschild, Wooster, Ohio- 1
Johnny Herrera, Albuquerque, New Mexico- 1
Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Indiana- 1
Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 1
Penske Power Position
1- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota- 1
Jac Haudenschild, Wooster, Ohio-1
Greg Hodnett, Memphis, Tennessee- 1
Chad Kemenah, Findlay, Ohio- 1
Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 1
Kraig Kinser, Bloomington, Indiana- 1
Terry McCarl, Altoona, Iowa- 1
Jason Solwold, Mt. Vernon, Washington- 1
Sammy Swindell, Germantown, Tennessee- 1
SuperClean Start Award
1- Jason Sides, Bartlett, Tennessee- 2
2- Jonanthan Allard, Chico, California- 1
Randy Hannagan, San Jose, California- 1
Chad Kemenah, Findlay, Ohio- 1
Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Indiana- 1
Kerry Madsen, St. Mary's, NSW- 1
Terry McCarl, Altoona, Iowa- 1
Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 1
Crane Cams Engine Builder Challenge
Don Ott 34
Kistler 32 -2
Speedway Engines 30 -4
Shaver Specialties 28 -6
Chassis Builder Challenge
Maxim 42
J&J 39 -3
NEWS & NOTES
• On the Web: The Official World of Outlaws Sprint Series Web site at http://www.worldofoutlaws.com/sprint includes driver biographies with individual statistics, pictures, race-by-race statistics, detailed track information and race coverage, series news and team press releases. There also are links to the Official 2009 Rulebook and the 2009 Membership form.
• Sign on, tune in: DIRTVision.com will again be providing fans, media, teams, promoters, and sponsors with access to live and on-demand cybercasts of many World of Outlaws, and DIRTcar Racing sanctioned events this year. For more information visit: www.DIRTVision.com.
• Tune into the Web: If fans can't get to any of the upcoming events, they can experience the excitement of the World of Outlaws Sprint Series live on DIRTVision.com through the DIRT Radio Network, where announcer Johnny Gibson keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout the event. To listen to the audio broadcasts, log on to www.DIRTVision.com and click on the DIRT Radio Network logo. Listeners will need Windows Media Player 9 or higher to listen to the DIRT Radio Network. For technical support or questions, e-mail webmaster@DIRTVision.com.
2009 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Schedule
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location/Winner
1. Friday, Feb. 6 / Volusia Speedway Park / Donny Schatz (1)
2. Saturday, Feb. 7 / Volusia Speedway Park / Joey Saldana (1)
3. Sunday, Feb. 8 / Volusia Speedway Park / Donny Schatz (2)
4. Thursday, Feb. 26 / Las Vegas Motor Speedway / Donny Schatz (3)
5. Saturday, March 7 / Ocean Speedway / Canceled/rain
6. Friday, March 13 / Silver Dollar Speedway / Joey Saldana (2)
7. Saturday, March 14 / Silver Dollar Speedway / Jason Meyers (1)
8. Friday, March 20 / Thunderbowl Raceway / Tulare, CA / Randy Hannagan (1)
9. Saturday, March 21 / Thunderbowl Raceway / Tulare, CA / Joey Saldana (3)
10. Saturday, March 28 / Manzanita Speedway / Phoenix, AZ / Chad Kemenah (1)
11. Friday, April 10 / Lone Star Speedway / Kilgore, TX
12. Saturday, April 11 / Houston Raceway Park / Baytown, TX
13. Friday, April 17 / Paducah International Raceway / Paducah, KY
14. Saturday, April 18 / I-55 Raceway / Pevely, MO
15. Friday, April 24 / Riverside International Speedway / West Memphis, AR
16. Saturday, April 25 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN
17. Friday, May 1 / Huset's Speedway / Brandon, SD
18. Saturday, May 2 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA
19. Friday, May 8 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH
20. Saturday, May 9 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH
21. Tuesday, May 12 / Delaware International Speedway / Delmar, DE
22. Thursday, May 14 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
23. Friday, May 15 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
24. Friday, May 22 / The Dirt Track @ Lowe's Motor Speedway / Concord, NC
25. Saturday, May 23 / Virginia Motor Speedway / Jamaica, VA
26. Monday, May 25 / Canandaigua Speedway / Canandaigua, NY
27. Friday, May 29 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH
28. Saturday, May 30 / I-96 Speedway / Lake Odessa, MI
29. Friday, June 5 / Lawrenceburg Speedway / Lawrenceburg, IN
30. Saturday, June 6 / Lawrenceburg Speedway / Lawrenceburg, IN
31. Friday, June 12 / Dodge City Raceway Park / Dodge City, KS
32. Saturday, June 13 / Dodge City Raceway Park / Dodge City, KS
33. Friday, June 19 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND
34. Saturday, June 20 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND
35. Sunday, June 21 / Nodak Speedway / Minot, ND
36. Friday, June 26 / U.S. 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO
37. Saturday, June 27 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA
38. Friday, July 3 / Huset's Speedway / Brandon, SD
39. Saturday, July 4 / Eagle Raceway / Eagle, NE
40. Wednesday, July 8 / 34 Raceway / Burlington, IA
41. Saturday, July 11 / Charter Raceway Park / Beaver Dam, WI
42. Sunday, July 12 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI
43. Wednesday, July 15 / Limaland Motorsports Park / Lima, OH
44. Friday, July 17 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH
45. Saturday, July 18 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH
46. Tuesday, July 21 / Lernerville Speedway / Sarver, PA
47. Friday, July 24 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
48. Saturday, July 25 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
49. Sunday, July 26 / Lebanon Valley Speedway / West Lebanon, NY
50. Tuesday, July 28 / Ohsweken Speedway / Ohsweken, ONT
51. Wednesday, July 29 / Ohsweken Speedway / Ohsweken, ONT
52. Saturday, Aug. 1 / K-C Raceway / Chilicothe, OH
53. Friday, Aug. 7 / I-55 Raceway / Pevely, MO
54. Saturday, Aug. 8 / I-55 Raceway / Pevely, MO
55. Wednesday, Aug. 19 / Deer Creek Speedway / Spring Valley, MN
56. Friday, Aug. 21 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND
57. Saturday, Aug. 22 / Dacotah Speedway / Mandan, ND
58. Friday, Aug. 28 / Castrol Raceway / Edmonton, Alberta
59. Saturday, Aug. 29 / Castrol Raceway / Edmonton, Alberta
60. Friday, Sept. 4 / Skagit Speedway / Alger, WA
61. Saturday, Sept. 5 / Skagit Speedway / Alger, WA
62. Monday, Sept. 7 / Grays Harbor Raceway / Elma, WA
63. Tuesday, Sept. 8 / Cottage Grove Speedway / Cottage Grove, OR
64. Thursday, Sept. 10 / Silver Dollar Speedway / Chico, CA
65. Friday, Sept. 11 / Silver Dollar Speedway / Chico, CA
66. Saturday, Sept. 12 / Silver Dollar Speedway / Chico, CA
67. Wednesday, Sept. 16 / Clay County Fairgrounds / Spencer, IA
68. Friday, Sept. 18 / TBA
69. Saturday, Sept. 19 / TBA
70. Friday, Sept. 25 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH
71. Saturday, Sept. 26 / Lernerville Speedway / Sarver, PA
72. Friday, Oct. 2 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
73. Saturday, Oct. 3 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
74. Friday, Oct. 9 / TBA
75. Saturday, Oct. 10 / Rolling Wheels Raceway / Elbridge, NY
76. Friday, Oct. 16 / TBA
77. Saturday, Oct. 17 / TBA
78. Friday, Oct. 23 / TBA
79. Saturday, Oct. 24 / TBA
80. Friday, Oct. 30 / TBA
81. Saturday, Oct. 31 / TBA
Thursday, Nov. 5 / The Dirt Track @ Lowe's Motor Speedway (Qualifying) / Concord, NC
82. Friday, Nov. 6 / The Dirt Track @ Lowe's Motor Speedway / Concord, NC
83. Saturday, Nov. 7 / The Dirt Track @ Lowe's Motor Speedway / Concord, NC
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), Crane Cams (Official Valvetrain), Hoosier Racing Tires (Official Racing Tires), Fusion Energy Boost (Official Energy Boost), Quaker State (Official Motor Oil), 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.
WHAT
• A return to the state of Texas is up next for the World of Outlaws beginning on Friday, April 10 at Lone Star Speedway in Kilgore, followed by a visit to Houston Raceway Park in Baytown on Saturday, April 11 for the Texas Shootout. It will mark the series first event at Lone Star Speedway since 2004 and first stop at Houston Raceway Park since 2007. Donny Schatz, the three-time and defending series champion has won the last two events at Houston Raceway Park, while 20-time series champion Steve Kinser, has been victorious in the last two World of Outlaws races at Lone Star Speedway. The pair is separated by just 11 points at the top of the series championship standings entering this weekend's events with Schatz in the lead.
WHEN
• On Friday April 10 at Lone Star 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 7:30 p.m. Central.
• On Saturday, April 11 at Houston Raceway Park, the pit gates will open at 2 p.m. Central, with the grandstand gates opening at 4 p.m. Central with hot laps set for 6 p.m. Central and racing at 7:30 p.m. Central.
WHERE
• Lone Star Speedway is located in Kilgore, Texas. Take I-20 to exit 583 (at Liberty City), then 0.5 mi. north on Hwy. 135, then 1 mi. east on FM 1252, then 0.5 miles south (track is on the right).
• Houston Raceway Park is located in Baytown, Texas. From Houston: Take Interstate 10 east towards Beaumont. Take the Hwy. 146 exit which is exit #797. Take a right on Hwy. 146 and go to the second stop light which is FM 565. Take a left on FM 565 and Houston Raceway Park will be on the left side about 3 miles.
TICKETS
• On Friday, April 10 at Lone Star Speedway, general admission tickets for adults will be $25, with children ages five-under admitted free of charge in the general admission seats. All reserved tickets will be $30. For tickets visit http://www.lonestarspeedway.com or call the track at 903-986-9731.
• On Saturday, April 11 at Houston Raceway Park, general admission tickets will be $30 for adults if purchased in advance and $35 the day of the race, with general admissions tickets for children ages 6-12 just $15. Children ages 5-under will be admitted free of charge. Pit combos are also available for advance purchase only for $38 which includes a grandstand ticket and a pit pass. For tickets call SLS Promotions at 815-344-2023. Also tickets can be purchased by calling the track at 281-383-7223 or from Ticketmaster.
ON THE INTERNET
• Listen live as the Voice of the Outlaws, Johnny Gibson, calls the action at all World of Outlaws Sprint Series events on the DIRTVision.com. cybercast, as well as on the DIRT Radio Network Go to 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 action.
• The World of Outlaws is at: http://www.worldofoutlaws.com/sprint
• Lone Star Speedway is at: http://www.lonestarspeedway.com
• Houston Raceway Park is at: http://www.houstonraceway.com
• SLS Promotions is at: http://www.slspromotions.com
• DIRTVision is at: http://www.dirtvision.com
ABOUT THE TRACKS
• Lone Star Speedway is a high-banked 1/2-mile oval. The track record of 13.05 seconds was established by Danny Lasoski on April 4, 2002.
• Houston Raceway Park is a high-banked 1/4-mile oval. The track record of 11.996 seconds was established by Joey Saldana on March 16, 2007.
PREVIOUS WINNERS
World of Outlaws Sprint Series A-Feature winners at Lone Star Speedway include:
2004- Steve Kinser on March 12
2003- Steve Kinser on October 24
1986 - Sammy Swindell on March 14, Sammy Swindell on June 14
1984 - Sammy Swindell on May 5 (completed earlier event), Sammy Swindell on May 5, Sammy Swindell on June 19
World of Outlaws Sprint Series A-Feature winners at Houston Raceway Park include:
2007- Donny Schatz on March 16
2005-Donny Schatz on March 19
2004-Steve Kinser on March 27
2003-Steve Kinser on March 22
2002-Mark Kinser on March 24
2001- Mark Kinser on April 7, Steve Kinser on Oct. 14
2000-Steve Kinser on April 8, Steve Kinser on Oct. 21
• FEATURE WINNERS: There has been nine World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series A-Feature event held in 2009. The winners include: Joey Saldana (Volusia Speedway Park, Silver Dollar Speedway and Thunderbowl Raceway), Donny Schatz (Volusia Speedway Park-twice and The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway), Randy Hannagan (Thunderbowl Raceway), Chad Kemenah (Manzanita Speedway) and Jason Meyers (Silver Dollar Speedway).
• 1/2-MILE WINNERS: Lone Star Speedway is a high-banked 1/2-mile. The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series has raced five times this season on a track that size. The winners include: Donny Schatz (Volusia Speedway Park-twice and The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway), Chad Kemenah (Manzanita Speedway) and Joey Saldana (Volusia Speedway Park).
• 1/4-MILE WINNERS: Houston Raceway Park is a high-banked 1/4-mile. The World of Outlaws have raced twice this season on a track that size. The winners include: Jason Meyers (Silver Dollar Speedway) and Joey Saldana (Silver Dollar Speedway).
DRIVER WEB SITES
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series drivers that maintain their own Web sites on the Internet include:
Craig Dollansky-http://www.dollanskyracing.com
Sam Hafertepe Jr.-http://www.sam15.com
Jac Haudenschild-http:/www.haudenschildracing.com
Danny Lasoski- http://www.dannylasoski.com
Kerry Madsen- http://www.kerrymadsen.com
Chad Kemenah-http://www.chadkemenah.com
Kraig Kinser-http://www.kraigkinser.com
Steve Kinser-http://www.stevekinser.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
Sammy Swindell- http://www.swindellmotorsports.citymaker.com
Lucas Wolfe-http://www.lucaswolfe.com
For information on Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year contender Brian Ellenberger visit: http://www.worldofoutlaws.com/sprint/Drivers/Brian Ellenberger.aspx
2009 World of Outlaws Championship Standings through March 28
Position Driver Pts. Difference Earnings Wins Top-5 Top-10
1. Donny Schatz 1244 $39,550 3 4 6
2. Steve Kinser 1233 -11 $21,700 0 4 8
3. Jason Meyers 1225 -19 $28,000 1 2 7
4. Joey Saldana 1210 -34 $37,475 3 3 4
5. Terry McCarl 1200 -44 $20,150 0 2 7
6 Sammy Swindell 1193 -51 $22,450 0 4 6
7. Jason Sides 1184 -60 $21,200 0 3 5
8. Craig Dollansky 1181 -63 $16,850 0 3 5
9. Kraig Kinser 1168 -76 $16,350 0 3 5
10. Kerry Madsen 1150 -94 $13,550 0 0 4
11. Danny Lasoski 1143 -101 $17,155 0 4 4
12. Jac Haudenschild 1134 -110 $13,550 0 2 4
13. Chad Kemenah 1101 -143 $20,930 1 2 4
14. Lucas Wolfe 968 -276 $8,130 0 1 1
15. Tim Kaeding 935 -309 $9,400 0 0 3
16. Sam Hafertepe Jr. 881 -363 $4,675 0 0 0
17. Randy Hannagan 865 -379 $16,625 1 1 3
18. Brian Ellenberger 802 -442 $3,275 0 0 0
19. Wayne Johnson 751 -493 $5,410 0 0 0
20. Tyler Walker 590 -654 $6,250 0 1 1
2009 STAT ATTACK
There have been nine World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series A-Feature events in 2009.
A-Feature winners (5 Different Drivers) Driver, Hometown – Wins
1- Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana- 3
2- Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 3
Randy Hannagan, San Jose, California- 1
Chad Kemenah, Findlay, Ohio- 1
Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 1
Lap leaders, including A-features and preliminary features Car, driver, hometown - Total laps led (11 Different Drivers)
1- Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 65 laps
2- Joey Saldana- Brownsburg, Indiana- 44- laps
3- Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 40 laps
4- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota- 32 laps
5- Chad Kemenah, Findlay, Ohio- 30 laps.
6- Randy Hannagan, San Jose, California- 25 laps
7- Jason Sides, Bartlett, Tennessee- 19 laps
8- Cody Darrah, Red Lion, Pennsylvania- 15 laps
Sammy Swindell, Germantown, Tennessee- 15 laps
9- Peter Murphy, Clovis, California- 10 laps
10- Terry McCarl, Altoona, Iowa- 6 laps
Time trial leaders (6 Different Drivers) Rank - Driver, Hometown - Quick times
1- Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 3
2- Sammy Swindell, Germantown, Tennessee- 2
3- Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 1
Terry McCarl, Altoona, Iowa- 1
Daryn Pittman, Owasso, Oklahoma- 1
Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana- 1
Track records established during 2009 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series events (2)
1- Joey Saldana, March 13, Silver Dollar Speedway (1/4-mile), Chico, California, 10.918 seconds at 82.433 mph
Terry McCarl, March 20, Thunderbowl Raceway (1/3-mile), Tulare, California, 12.713 seconds at 94.297 mph
Crane Cams Dash Winners (9 Different Winners) Rank - Driver, Hometown - Dash Wins
1- Cale Conley, Vienna, West Virginia- 1
Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota- 1
Chad Kemenah, Findlay, Ohio-1
Terry McCarl, Altoona, Iowa- 1
Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 1
Peter Murphy, Clovis, California- 1
Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana- 1
Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 1
Sammy Swindell, Germantown, Tennessee- 1
Pole Positions (9 Different Drivers) Rank - Driver, Hometown – Poles
1- Cale Conley, Vienna, West Virginia- 1
Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota- 1
Chad Kemenah, Findlay, Ohio- 1
Terry McCarl, Altoona, Iowa- 1
Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 1
Peter Murphy, Clovis, California- 1
Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana- 1
Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 1
Sammy Swindell, Germantown, Tennessee- 1
B-main Winners (8 Different Winners) Rank - Driver, Hometown - B-Main Wins
1- Roger Crockett, Medford, Oregon- 1
Cody Darrah, Red Lion, Pennsylvania- 1
Randy Hannagan, San Jose, California- 1
Jac Haudenschild, Wooster, Ohio- 1
Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 1
Toni Lutar, White Rock, British Columbia- 1
Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 1
Daryn Pittman, Owasso. Oklahoma- 1
KSE Racing Products Hard Charger Award
1- Kerry Madsen, St. Mary's, NSW- 3
2- Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 2
3- Jac Haudenschild, Wooster, Ohio- 1
Johnny Herrera, Albuquerque, New Mexico- 1
Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Indiana- 1
Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 1
Penske Power Position
1- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota- 1
Jac Haudenschild, Wooster, Ohio-1
Greg Hodnett, Memphis, Tennessee- 1
Chad Kemenah, Findlay, Ohio- 1
Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 1
Kraig Kinser, Bloomington, Indiana- 1
Terry McCarl, Altoona, Iowa- 1
Jason Solwold, Mt. Vernon, Washington- 1
Sammy Swindell, Germantown, Tennessee- 1
SuperClean Start Award
1- Jason Sides, Bartlett, Tennessee- 2
2- Jonanthan Allard, Chico, California- 1
Randy Hannagan, San Jose, California- 1
Chad Kemenah, Findlay, Ohio- 1
Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Indiana- 1
Kerry Madsen, St. Mary's, NSW- 1
Terry McCarl, Altoona, Iowa- 1
Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 1
Crane Cams Engine Builder Challenge
Don Ott 34
Kistler 32 -2
Speedway Engines 30 -4
Shaver Specialties 28 -6
Chassis Builder Challenge
Maxim 42
J&J 39 -3
NEWS & NOTES
• On the Web: The Official World of Outlaws Sprint Series Web site at http://www.worldofoutlaws.com/sprint includes driver biographies with individual statistics, pictures, race-by-race statistics, detailed track information and race coverage, series news and team press releases. There also are links to the Official 2009 Rulebook and the 2009 Membership form.
• Sign on, tune in: DIRTVision.com will again be providing fans, media, teams, promoters, and sponsors with access to live and on-demand cybercasts of many World of Outlaws, and DIRTcar Racing sanctioned events this year. For more information visit: www.DIRTVision.com.
• Tune into the Web: If fans can't get to any of the upcoming events, they can experience the excitement of the World of Outlaws Sprint Series live on DIRTVision.com through the DIRT Radio Network, where announcer Johnny Gibson keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout the event. To listen to the audio broadcasts, log on to www.DIRTVision.com and click on the DIRT Radio Network logo. Listeners will need Windows Media Player 9 or higher to listen to the DIRT Radio Network. For technical support or questions, e-mail webmaster@DIRTVision.com.
2009 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Schedule
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location/Winner
1. Friday, Feb. 6 / Volusia Speedway Park / Donny Schatz (1)
2. Saturday, Feb. 7 / Volusia Speedway Park / Joey Saldana (1)
3. Sunday, Feb. 8 / Volusia Speedway Park / Donny Schatz (2)
4. Thursday, Feb. 26 / Las Vegas Motor Speedway / Donny Schatz (3)
5. Saturday, March 7 / Ocean Speedway / Canceled/rain
6. Friday, March 13 / Silver Dollar Speedway / Joey Saldana (2)
7. Saturday, March 14 / Silver Dollar Speedway / Jason Meyers (1)
8. Friday, March 20 / Thunderbowl Raceway / Tulare, CA / Randy Hannagan (1)
9. Saturday, March 21 / Thunderbowl Raceway / Tulare, CA / Joey Saldana (3)
10. Saturday, March 28 / Manzanita Speedway / Phoenix, AZ / Chad Kemenah (1)
11. Friday, April 10 / Lone Star Speedway / Kilgore, TX
12. Saturday, April 11 / Houston Raceway Park / Baytown, TX
13. Friday, April 17 / Paducah International Raceway / Paducah, KY
14. Saturday, April 18 / I-55 Raceway / Pevely, MO
15. Friday, April 24 / Riverside International Speedway / West Memphis, AR
16. Saturday, April 25 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN
17. Friday, May 1 / Huset's Speedway / Brandon, SD
18. Saturday, May 2 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA
19. Friday, May 8 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH
20. Saturday, May 9 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH
21. Tuesday, May 12 / Delaware International Speedway / Delmar, DE
22. Thursday, May 14 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
23. Friday, May 15 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
24. Friday, May 22 / The Dirt Track @ Lowe's Motor Speedway / Concord, NC
25. Saturday, May 23 / Virginia Motor Speedway / Jamaica, VA
26. Monday, May 25 / Canandaigua Speedway / Canandaigua, NY
27. Friday, May 29 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH
28. Saturday, May 30 / I-96 Speedway / Lake Odessa, MI
29. Friday, June 5 / Lawrenceburg Speedway / Lawrenceburg, IN
30. Saturday, June 6 / Lawrenceburg Speedway / Lawrenceburg, IN
31. Friday, June 12 / Dodge City Raceway Park / Dodge City, KS
32. Saturday, June 13 / Dodge City Raceway Park / Dodge City, KS
33. Friday, June 19 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND
34. Saturday, June 20 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND
35. Sunday, June 21 / Nodak Speedway / Minot, ND
36. Friday, June 26 / U.S. 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO
37. Saturday, June 27 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA
38. Friday, July 3 / Huset's Speedway / Brandon, SD
39. Saturday, July 4 / Eagle Raceway / Eagle, NE
40. Wednesday, July 8 / 34 Raceway / Burlington, IA
41. Saturday, July 11 / Charter Raceway Park / Beaver Dam, WI
42. Sunday, July 12 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI
43. Wednesday, July 15 / Limaland Motorsports Park / Lima, OH
44. Friday, July 17 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH
45. Saturday, July 18 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH
46. Tuesday, July 21 / Lernerville Speedway / Sarver, PA
47. Friday, July 24 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
48. Saturday, July 25 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
49. Sunday, July 26 / Lebanon Valley Speedway / West Lebanon, NY
50. Tuesday, July 28 / Ohsweken Speedway / Ohsweken, ONT
51. Wednesday, July 29 / Ohsweken Speedway / Ohsweken, ONT
52. Saturday, Aug. 1 / K-C Raceway / Chilicothe, OH
53. Friday, Aug. 7 / I-55 Raceway / Pevely, MO
54. Saturday, Aug. 8 / I-55 Raceway / Pevely, MO
55. Wednesday, Aug. 19 / Deer Creek Speedway / Spring Valley, MN
56. Friday, Aug. 21 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND
57. Saturday, Aug. 22 / Dacotah Speedway / Mandan, ND
58. Friday, Aug. 28 / Castrol Raceway / Edmonton, Alberta
59. Saturday, Aug. 29 / Castrol Raceway / Edmonton, Alberta
60. Friday, Sept. 4 / Skagit Speedway / Alger, WA
61. Saturday, Sept. 5 / Skagit Speedway / Alger, WA
62. Monday, Sept. 7 / Grays Harbor Raceway / Elma, WA
63. Tuesday, Sept. 8 / Cottage Grove Speedway / Cottage Grove, OR
64. Thursday, Sept. 10 / Silver Dollar Speedway / Chico, CA
65. Friday, Sept. 11 / Silver Dollar Speedway / Chico, CA
66. Saturday, Sept. 12 / Silver Dollar Speedway / Chico, CA
67. Wednesday, Sept. 16 / Clay County Fairgrounds / Spencer, IA
68. Friday, Sept. 18 / TBA
69. Saturday, Sept. 19 / TBA
70. Friday, Sept. 25 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH
71. Saturday, Sept. 26 / Lernerville Speedway / Sarver, PA
72. Friday, Oct. 2 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
73. Saturday, Oct. 3 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
74. Friday, Oct. 9 / TBA
75. Saturday, Oct. 10 / Rolling Wheels Raceway / Elbridge, NY
76. Friday, Oct. 16 / TBA
77. Saturday, Oct. 17 / TBA
78. Friday, Oct. 23 / TBA
79. Saturday, Oct. 24 / TBA
80. Friday, Oct. 30 / TBA
81. Saturday, Oct. 31 / TBA
Thursday, Nov. 5 / The Dirt Track @ Lowe's Motor Speedway (Qualifying) / Concord, NC
82. Friday, Nov. 6 / The Dirt Track @ Lowe's Motor Speedway / Concord, NC
83. Saturday, Nov. 7 / The Dirt Track @ Lowe's Motor Speedway / Concord, NC
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), Crane Cams (Official Valvetrain), Hoosier Racing Tires (Official Racing Tires), Fusion Energy Boost (Official Energy Boost), Quaker State (Official Motor Oil), 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.
