By Kyle Luetters
CONCORD, N.C. – May 5, 2011 – The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series kicks off its first swing toward the Northeast this season by invading Tony Stewart’s Eldora Speedway on Friday and Saturday for the Outlaw Thunder Weekend presented by Goodyear. It marks the only tune-up for the Outlaws before this summer’s Kings Royal weekend, where $50,000 will be on the line to the winner.
Will four-time champion Donny Schatz or defending champion Jason Meyers finally find Victory Lane in 2011? Will Lucas Wolfe rebound from his near miss on Tuesday night at Salina Highbanks Speedway to score the first World of Outlaws victory of his career? Can Steve Kinser add a fifth trophy to his 2011 display case? How will Joey Saldana fare at the track that effectively cost him the 2010 World of Outlaws title?
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WHEN
Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7, at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. Pit gates open at 3 p.m., hot laps begin at 6 p.m. and racing kicks off at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE
Eldora Speedway is located at 13929 State Route 118 New Weston, Ohio. Click here for directions.
TICKETS
Tickets for the racing action at Eldora Speedway are available at www.EldoraSpeedway.com or by calling the track office at (937) 338-3815.
ON THE INTERNET
World of Outlaws – http://www.WorldofOutlaws.com
Eldora Speedway – http://www.EldoraSpeedway.com
Dirt Radio Network – http://www.DIRTVision.com
ABOUT THE TRACK
Eldora Speedway is a high banked, half-mile oval. The track record is 12.707 seconds, established by Craig Dollansky on April 13, 2002.
PREVIOUS WINNERS
World of Outlaws A-Feature winners at Eldora Speedway
2010 – Joey Saldana on May 8, Paul McMahan on May 9, Joey Saldana on July 16, Steve Kinser on July 17; Jac Haudenschild on September 24.
2009 – Donny Schatz on May 9, Terry McCarl on July 17, Donny Schatz on July 18, Jason Sides on September 25.
2008 – Craig Dollansky on April 11, Donny Schatz on May 31, Joey Saldana on July 11, Daryn Pittman on July 13, Joey Saldana on September 19.
2007 – Jason Meyers on April 13, Paul McMahan on June 2, Steve Kinser on July 13, Donny Schatz on July 14, Joey Saldana on September 21.
2006 – Sammy Swindell on April 8, Craig Dollansky on June 3, Craig Dollansky on July 14, Joey Saldana on July 15, Joey Saldana on Aug. 4.
2005 – Steve Kinser on April 9, Sammy Swindell on June 4, Steve Kinser on July 15, Steve Kinser on July 16, Jac Haudenschild on Aug. 5.
2004 – Sammy Swindell on Aug. 6, Jason Sides on July 17, Dale Blaney on July 16, Danny Lasoski on June 5, Steve Kinser on April 10.
2003 – Sammy Swindell on April 19, Steve Kinser on May 31, Steve Kinser on July 18, Steve Kinser on July 19, Jason Meyers on Aug. 8.
2002 – Craig Dollansky on April 13, Steve Kinser on June 1, Daryn Pittman on July 19, Joey Saldana on July 20, Steve Kinser on Aug. 2.
2001 – Mark Kinser on April 14, Andy Hillenburg on June 2, Andy Hillenburg on July 20, Mark Kinser on July 21, Steve Kinser on Aug. 3.
2000 – Steve Kinser on April 22, Mark Kinser on June 3, Sammy Swindell in July 14, Dale Blaney on July 15, Tim Shaffer on Aug. 4.
1999 – Tim Shaffer on June 5, Mark Kinser on July 15, Greg Hodnett on July 16, Sammy Swindell on July 17, Stevie Smith on Aug. 6.
1998 – Sammy Swindell on April 11, Sammy Swindell on June 13, Jac Haudenschild on July 17, Jac Haudenschild on July 18, Jac Haudenschild on Aug. 7.
1997 – Sammy Swindell on April 4, Dave Blaney on June 14, Dave Blaney on July 18, Steve Kinser on July 19, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 8.
1996 – Sammy Swindell on April 5, Steve Kinser on June 15, Mark Kinser on July 19, Johnny Herrera on July 20, Mark Kinser on Aug. 9.
1995 – Jac Haudenschild on April 15, Steve Kinser on June 10, Dave Blaney on Aug. 11 1994 – Kenny Jacobs on April 17, Kenny Jacobs on June 11, Dave Blaney on Aug. 12 1993 – Dave Blaney on April 18, Steve Kinser on June 12, Dave Blaney on Aug. 13.
1992 – Sammy Swindell on April 12.
1991 – Steve Kinser on June 7, Sammy Swindell on June 8.
1990 – Steve Kinser on April 22, Steve Kinser on June 9.
1989 – Jeff Swindell on April 23, Doug Wolfgang on June 10, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 5.
1988 – Doug Wolfgang on April 10, Steve Kinser on Aug. 27.
1987 – Steve Kinser on April 12, Steve Kinser on Aug. 8.
1986 – Bobby Allen on Aug. 9.
1985 – Doug Wolfgang on April 14, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 10.
1984 – Ron Shuman on April 8.
1983 – Brad Doty on May 22.
1982 – Danny Smith on May 8, Sammy Swindell on May 9, Doug Wolfgang on June 12, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 7, Steve Kinser on Oct. 17.
1981 – Sammy Swindell on May 16, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 8, Steve Kinser on Oct. 18 1980 – Sammy Swindell on April 13,Steve Kinser on May 4, Steve Kinser on May 25,Steve Kinser on July 5, Steve Kinser on Aug. 9, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 30, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 31, Steve Kinser on Oct. 19.
1979 – Ron Shuman on April 15, Dub May on May 27, Steve Kinser on July 3, Sammy Swindell on July 14, Steve Kinser on Aug. 4, Doug Wolfgang on Sept. 1, Shane Carson on Oct. 21.
1978 – Bobby Allen on April 16, Rick Ferkel on April 30, Steve Kinser on May 21, Rick Ferkel on July 3, Randy Ford on Aug. 3, Rick Ferkel on Aug. 4, Rick Ferkel on Aug. 5, Steve Kinser on Sept. 3, Shane Carson on Oct. 29.
HALF-MILE WINNERS:
Eldora Speedway is a half-mile, high-banked oval. So far in 2011, there have been six races on a track that size. The winners include: Steve Kinser – 3 (Volusia Speedway Park on Feb. 11 and 12, the Dirt Track at Las Vegas on March 3) Jason Sides – 2 (Volusia Speedway Park on Feb. 13, Calistoga Speedway on April 2) Joey Saldana – 1 (the Dirt Track at Las Vegas on March 2)
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
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
Bill Rose – http://www.roseracing.com
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 more driver information visit: www.WorldofOutlaws.com
NEWS & NOTES
Feature winners: There have been 13 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); Sammy Swindell – 3 (Royal Purple Raceway on Feb. 26, Merced Speedway on April 1, Tri-State Speedway on April 30); Craig Dollansky – 2 (Silver Dollar Speedway on March 12, Salina Highbanks Speedway on May 3); Joey Saldana – 2 (Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 3, Thunderbowl Raceway on March 19); Jason Sides – 2 (Volusia Speedway Park on Feb. 13, Calistoga Speedway on April 2)
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: Following this weekend, “The Greatest Show on Dirt” will head to Pennsylvania to take on the Pennsylvania Posse at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg. In addition to the two feature events, on Saturday, May 14, the Outlaws will battle the Posse in the unique Morgan Cup challenge event, where five Posse racers and five Outlaws will line up opposite each other in a 12-lap dash for bragging rights, cash and a stunning sterling silver trophy.
2011 STAT ATTACK
There have been 13 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series A-Feature events this season.
A-Feature winners (5 Different Drivers)
Driver, Hometown – Wins
1- Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Ind. – 4
2 – Sammy Swindell, Germantown, Tenn. – 3
3- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minn. – 2
Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Ind. – 2
Jason Sides, Bartlett, Tenn. – 2
Total laps led (9 Different Drivers)
Lap leaders, Driver, Hometown
1- Sammy Swindell, Germantown, Tenn. – 93 laps
Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minn. – 93 laps
2- Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Ind. – 87 laps
3- Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Ind. – 64 laps
4- Lucas Wolfe, Mechanicsburg, Penn. – 26 laps
5- Jason Sides, Bartlett, Tenn. – 20 laps
6- Cody Darrah, Red Lion, Pa. – 12 laps
7- Chad Kemenah, Findlay, Ohio – 10 laps
8- Jason Meyers, Clovis, Calif. – 4 laps
Time trial leaders (8 Different Drivers)
Rank – Driver, Hometown – Quick times
1- Paul McMahan, Nashville, Tenn. – 4
2- Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Ind. – 3
3- Sammy Swindell, Germantown, Tenn. – 2
4- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minn. – 1
Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Ind. – 1
Jason Meyers, Clovis, Calif. – 1
Donny Schatz, Fargo, N.D. – 1
Jason Sides, Bartlett, Tenn. – 1
Pole Positions (12 Different Drivers)
Rank – Driver, Hometown – Poles
1- Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Ind. – 2
2- David Gravel, Watertown, Conn. – 1
Jac Haudenschild, Wooster, Ohio. – 1
Kraig Kinser, Bloomington, Ind. – 1
Tim Kaeding, San Jose, Calif. – 1
Terry McCarl, Altoona, Iowa – 1
Paul McMahan, Elk Grove, Calif. – 1
Jason Meyers, Clovis, Calif. – 1
Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Ind. – 1
Donny Schatz, Fargo, N.D. – 1
Sammy Swindell, Germantown, Tenn. – 1
Lucas Wolfe, Mechanicsburg, Pa. – 1
Last Chance Showdown Winners (9 Different Drivers)
Rank – Driver, Hometown – Wins
1- Cody Darrah, Red Lion, Pa. – 2
2- Brian Ellenberger, Butler, Pa. – 1
Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minn. – 1
Jac Haudenschild, Wooster, Ohio – 1
Bud Kaeding, Campbell, Calif. -1
Kraig Kinser, Bloomington, Ind. – 1
Kerry Madsen, St. Marys, NSW – 1
Jason Meyers, Clovis, Calif. – 1
Tommy Tarlton, Fresno, Calif. – 1
KSE Hard Charger Award (9 Different Drivers)
Rank – Driver, Hometown – H.C. Awards
1- Logan Forler, Orting Wash. – 2
Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Ind. – 2
Kyle Larson, Elk Grove, Calif. – 2
Donny Schatz, Fargo, N.D. – 2
2- Lance Dewease, Fayetteville Pa. – 1
Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minn. – 1
Greg Hodnett, Thomasville, Pa. – 1
Tim Kaeding, San Jose, Calif. – 1
Tim Shaffer, Aliquippa Pa. – 1
2011 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (Through May 3, 2011)
Pos.
Driver
Total
Diff
W
T5
T10
QT
1.
Joey Saldana
1833
2
9
11
3
2.
Steve Kinser
1824
-9
4
6
12
1
3.
Donny Schatz
1767
-66
0
7
8
1
4.
Sammy Swindell
1760
-73
3
8
8
2
5.
Jason Meyers
1759
-74
0
4
10
1
6.
Jason Sides
1728
-105
2
6
9
1
7.
Craig Dollansky
1726
-107
2
6
8
1
8.
Paul McMahan
1695
-138
0
3
7
4
9.
Cody Darrah
1695
-138
0
4
7
0
10.
Kraig Kinser
1627
-206
0
2
5
0
11.
Lucas Wolfe
1622
-211
0
0
6
0
12.
Chad Kemenah
1583
-250
0
1
4
0
13.
Bill Rose
1479
-354
0
0
1
0
14.
Ben Gregg
1309
-524
0
0
0
0
15.
Lance Dewease
854
-979
0
0
2
0
16.
Terry McCarl
804
-1029
0
0
1
0
17.
Danny Lasoski
763
-1070
0
1
3
0
18.
Jac Haudenschild
734
-1099
0
1
2
0
19.
Tim Kaeding
648
-1185
0
1
3
0
20.
Trey Starks
645
-1188
0
0
0
0
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), Goodyear Tires (Official Tire), Chizmark & Larson Insurance, Factory Motor 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.
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