From the World of Outlaws
Chico, Calif. — March 8, 2011–
WHAT
The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series heads west for a month-long tour in California. The Mini Gold Cup at Silver Dollar Speedway kicks off an exciting five-race stretch that will begin to answer several questions about the 2011 season: Will Steve Kinser continue his dominating start? Will Jason Meyers be able to defend his home turf? Will Joey Saldana and his Kasey Kahne Racing teammate Cody Darrah continue their momentum? Will Jason Sides keep up the pressure on the top contenders in the championship standings?
WHEN
Saturday, March 12, at Silver Dollar Speedway. The pit gates will open at 2 p.m., with the grandstand gates opening at 5 p.m. Qualifying is set for 6 p.m. and racing at 6:30 p.m.
WHERE
Silver Dollar Speedway is on Fair Street in Chico, Calif. Take East Park Avenue a half-mile southwest of CA-99. Then go west on Fair Street to the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds.
TICKETS
Tickets for the Mini Gold Cup are available now by calling the World Racing Group Box Office at 877-395-8606 or by going to www.WorldofOutlaws.com/tickets. Adult reserved tickets are 45 dollars and include a FREE fan pit pass. Children 12 and under also get in free with the purchase of an Adult reserved ticket. Adult general admission seating is $39. Kids general admission (12 and under) is $19.
ON THE INTERNET
World of Outlaws – http://www.WorldofOutlaws.com
Silver Dollar Speedway – http://www.SilverDollarSpeedway.com
Dirt Radio Network – http://www.DIRTVision.com
ABOUT THE TRACK
Silver Dollar Speedway is a high-banked, quarter-mile oval. The track record is 10.918 seconds at 82.433 mph, established by Joey Saldana on March 13, 2009.
PREVIOUS WINNERS
World of Outlaws A-Feature winners at Silver Dollar Speedway:
2010-Sammy Swindell on September 9, Donny Schatz on September 10, Jason Meyers on September 11
2009- Joey Saldana on March 13, Jason Meyers on March 14, Joey Saldana on September 12
2008- Jac Haudenschild on September 6
2007-Joey Saldana on September 8
2006- Daryn Pittman on Sept. 9
2005- Steve Kinser on Sept. 10
2004-Donny Schatz on Sept. 11
2003- Steve Kinser on Sept. 6
2002 -Steve Kinser on Sept. 7
2001- Mark Kinser on Sept. 8
2000- Danny Lasoski on Sept. 16
1999- Jac Haudenschild on Sept. 18
1998- Jac Haudenschild on Sept. 19
1997- Dave Blaney on Sept. 20
1996- Jeff Swindell on Sept. 21
1995- Andy Hillenburg on Sept. 16
1994- Andy Hillenburg on Sept. 17
1993- Stevie Smith on Sept. 18
1992- Steve Kinser on March 13, Steve Kinser on Sept. 19
1991- Brent Kaeding on March 16, Joe Gaerte on Sept. 14
1990- Bobby Davis, Jr., on March 11, Steve Kinser on Sept. 15
1989- Jac Haudenschild on March 11, Darrell Hanestad on Sept. 20
1988- Jimmy Sills on March 5, Steve Kinser on Sept. 17
1987- Jac Haudenschild on March 7, Steve Kinser on Sept. 19
1986- Steve Kinser on Sept. 21
1985- Danny Smith on Sept. 21
1984- Steve Kinser on Sept. 22
1983- Steve Kinser on Sept. 24
1982- Doug Wolfgang on Sept. 25
1981- Sammy Swindell on Sept. 25, Sammy Swindell on Sept. 26
1980- Steve Kinser on June 8, Wayne Sue on Sept. 25, Johnny Anderson on Sept. 26, Johnny Anderson on Sept. 27
1979- Steve Kinser on June 10
FEATURE WINNERS
There have been seven World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series A-Feature events in 2011. The winners include: Steve Kinser – 4 (Volusia Speedway Park on Feb. 11 and 12, Pike County Raceway on Feb. 25, the Dirt Track at Las Vegas on March 4), Jason Sides – 1 (Volusia Speedway Park on Feb. 13), Sammy Swindell – 1 (Royal Purple Raceway on Feb. 26), Joey Saldana – 1 (Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 3).
QUARTER-MILE WINNERS
Silver Dollar Speedway is a high-banked, quarter-mile oval. This is the first visit of the season for the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series on a quarter mile. In 2010, the World of Outlaws raced 10 times on quarter-mile ovals, with Joey Saldana winning twice and eight other drivers winning once.
DRIVER WEB SITES
The following World of Outlaws drivers maintain Web sites:
Cody Darrah- http://www.codydarrah.com
Craig Dollansky-http://www.dollanskyracing.com
Ben Gregg- http://www.kronikenergy.com/team.php
Jac Haudenschild- http://www.haudenschildracing.com
Chad Kemenah-http://www.chadkemenah.com
Kraig Kinser- http://www.kraigkinser.com
Steve Kinser- http://www.stevekinser.com
Paul McMahan- http://www.paulmcmahanracing.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
Lucas Wolfe- http://www.lucaswolfe.com
For information on driver information visit: www.WorldofOutlaws.com
2011 DRIVER STANDINGS (Through Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 3-3-2011)
Pos.
Driver
Total
Diff
W
T5
T10
QT
1.
Steve Kinser
1018
4
5
7
1
2.
Joey Saldana
983
-35
1
5
6
2
3.
Cody Darrah
947
-71
0
4
4
0
4.
Jason Sides
943
-75
1
4
5
1
5.
Jason Meyers
939
-79
0
2
5
0
6.
Donny Schatz
925
-93
0
3
3
1
7.
Sammy Swindell
906
-112
1
3
3
0
8.
Craig Dollansky
892
-126
0
2
4
0
9.
Kraig Kinser
878
-140
0
1
3
0
10.
Paul McMahan
877
-141
0
1
3
2
11.
Chad Kemenah
870
-148
0
1
2
0
12.
Lucas Wolfe
870
-148
0
0
4
0
13.
Lance Dewease
854
-164
0
0
2
0
14.
Terry McCarl
804
-214
0
0
1
0
15.
Bill Rose
763
-255
0
0
0
0
16.
Ben Gregg
762
-256
0
0
0
0
17.
Danny Lasoski
647
-371
0
1
3
0
18.
Sam Hafertepe Jr.
630
-388
0
0
3
0
19.
David Gravel
524
-494
0
1
1
0
20.
Tim Shaffer
414
-604
0
1
3
0
NEWS & NOTES
Tune in: Listen live as the Voice of the Outlaws, Johnny Gibson, calls the action at all World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series events on the DIRT Radio Network, with a number of events throughout the season being featured on the DIRTVision Cybercast. Visit 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 racing action. Also, be sure to check out the all new official Podcast of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series, Outlaws Unleashed, in the iTunes store or at http://www.WorldofOutlaws.com
On the Web: The all new Official World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Web site is at http://www.WorldofOutlaws.com and includes driver biographies with statistics and pictures, race-by-race stats, detailed track information and race coverage, series news and team press releases.
Up next: “The Greatest Show on Dirt” continues its West Coast Spring Break with a trip to Giant Chevrolet Kings Speedway in Hanford, Calif., on March 18 along with a stop at the Thunderbowl Speedway in Tulare, Calif., on March 19th.
2011 STAT ATTACK
There have been seven World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series A-Feature events this season.
A-Feature winners (4 different drivers) Driver, Hometown – Wins
1- Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Ind. – 4
2- Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Ind. – 1
Jason Sides, Bartlett, Tenn. – 1
Sammy Swindell, Germantown, Tenn. – 1
Lap leaders, Driver, Hometown – Total laps led (7 Different Drivers)
1- Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Ind. – 87 laps
2- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minn. – 51 laps
3- Sammy Swindell, Germantown, Tenn. – 32 laps
4- Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Ind. – 28 laps
5- Cody Darrah, Red Lion, Pa. – 12 laps
6- Chad Kemenah, Findlay, Ohio – 8 laps
7- Jason Sides, Bartlett, Tenn. – 6 laps
Time trial leaders (5 Different Drivers) Rank – Driver, Hometown – Quick times
1- Paul McMahan, Nashville, Tenn. – 2
Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Ind. – 2
3- Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Ind. – 1
Donny Schatz, Fargo, N.D. – 1
Jason Sides, Bartlett, Tenn. – 1
Pole Positions (6 Different Drivers) Rank – Driver, Hometown – Poles
1- Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Ind. – 2
2- David Gravel, Watertown, Conn. – 1
Kraig Kinser, Bloomington, Ind. – 1
Terry McCarl, Altoona, Iowa – 1
Jason Meyers, Clovis, Calif. – 1
Sammy Swindell, Germantown, Tenn. – 1
Last Chance Showdown Winners (3 Different Winners) Rank – Driver, Hometown – Wins
1- Cody Darrah, Red Lion. – 2
2- Brian Ellenberger, Butler, Pa. – 1
Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minn. – 1
Jac Haudenschild, Wooster, Ohio – 1
KSE Racing Products Hard Charger Award
1- Logan Forler, Orting, Wash. – 2
2- Lance Dewease, Fayetteville, Pa. – 1
Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minn. – 1
Greg Hodnett, Thomasville, Pa. – 1
Donny Schatz, Fargo, N.D. – 1
Tim Shaffer, Aliquippa, Pa. – 1
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), STP (Official Fuel Treatment), Chizmark & Larson Insurance
,
Goodyear Tires (Official Tire), Factory Value Parts, VP Racing (Official Racing Fuel), Vicci (Official Apparel); in addition to contingency sponsors, Jake’s Custom Golf Carts, RacingJunk.com KSE Race Products, 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.