By Bill W
August 8, 2011 – Don’t miss the Musco Lighting Front Row Challenge tonight at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa! Racing is scheduled for 7:15 p.m., and drivers are already descending upon Osky for their opportunity to take the $50,000 Front Row Challenge.
All Star Circuit of Champions regulars Tim Shaffer, Dale Blaney, Cap Henry, David Gravel and others are expected, along with last night’s USAC Knoxville Non-wing Nationals champion, Brady Bacon.
Two-time and defending champion, Sammy Swindell is expected to return. “Fast” Fred Rahmer is on his way from Pennsylvania, as is Washington’s Jason Solwold. Four-time Knoxville Nationals champion Donny Schatz has also expressed his intentions on the Front Row Challenge. You never know who may show up to one of the premiere events on any race fan’s calendar!
McTwo Promotions Terry McCarl says that is one of the greatest things about this event. “We always have some surprise entrants for this show. I think as a race fan that has to be one of the most exciting things. People are in the infield or on the grounds looking to see who may be towing in next.”
Several contingencies and prizes for both drivers and fans add to the appeal of the Front Row Challenge.
Tickets are still available at the box office, so hurry to Oskaloosa, Iowa tonight! There is no live broadcast. The only way to see the 16th Annual Musco Lighting Front Row Challenge is up close and in person!
Directions: The Southern Iowa Speedway is located 1/2 mile West of US 63 on SR 92, then 1/3 mile North on North I St. (at the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds)
From Knoxville – Take SR 92 East 20 miles to Oskaloosa. Turn North on North I St. and go 1/3 mile to Fairgrounds.
From Hwy 163 – Take SR 92 Exit East to North I St. Go North 1/3 mile to Fairgrounds.
History of the Event
A look at the Winners…
1996 Night 1 – Travis Cram
1996 Night 2 – Terry McCarl
1997 – Rain
1998 – Tyler Walker
1999 – Jac Haudenschild ($50,000 winner from the back)
2000 – Jeff Shepard
2001 – Lance Dewease
2002 – Tyler Walker
2003 – Lance Dewease
2004 – Jeff Shepard
2005 – Danny Lasoski
2006 – Kenny Jacobs
2007 – Rob Chaney
2008 – Daryn Pittman
2009 – Sammy Swindell
2010 – Sammy Swindell
A look at the Challenges and Finishes…
1996 – Leonard Lee ($1,500, 13th)
1999 – Jac Haudenschild ($50,000, 1st)
2000 – Danny Lasoski ($50,000, 2nd)
2001 – Don Droud Jr. ($50,000, 6th)
2002 – Daryn Pittman ($15,000, 3rd)
2003 – Kasey Kahne ($50,000, 10th)
2004 – Danny Lasoski ($50,000, 4th)
2005 – Jeremy Campbell ($50,000, 15th)
2006 – Daryn Pittman ($50,000, 7th)
2007 – Donny Schatz ($50,000, 16th)
2008 – Joey Saldana ($50,000, 21st)
2010 – Joey Saldana ($50,000 + $5,000 for top 3, 14th)
Total drivers who have competed – 241
Number of Appearances
12, Skip Jackson
10, Jeff Mitrisin
9, Lance Dewease
9, Daryn Pittman
8, Tim Kaeding
8, John VanDenBerg
8, Dennis Moore Jr.
7, Jonathan Allard
7, Danny Lasoski
7, Toni Lutar
7, Ricky Logan
7, Jason Johnson
7, Fred Rahmer
A main starts
11, Skip Jackson
9, Jeff Mitrisin
9, Lance Dewease
8, Daryn Pittman
7, Danny Lasoski
7, Tyler Walker
6, Jonathan Allard
6, Tim Kaeding
6, Joey Saldana
5, Jesse Hockett
5, Brian Brown
5, Shane Stewart
5, Kasey Kahne
5, Don Droud Jr.
5, Toni Lutar
Top Five Finishes
6, Danny Lasoski
6, Lance Dewease
4, Daryn Pittman
4, Tyler Walker
3, Brad Furr
3, Jeff Mitrisin