From Luetters
LAKE ODESSA, Mich. – May 21, 2011 – Rain continues to be a thorn in the side for many racing series across the country. The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series is no different as soggy conditions Saturday night at I-96 Speedway delayed racing action for the seventh time during the 2011 campaign. Track and series officials worked feverishly throughout the day and night but ultimately the track proved to be too soft to race on safely.
“We tried everything we could in order to get tonight’s event in the books but the track was just too wet,” said SLS Promotions. “We appreciate the fans patience all afternoon and evening but when we realized that the track wasn’t in good enough shape to bring emergency equipment, we had no other choice but to postpone due to safety issues.”
Pit gates will open at 1 p.m. on Monday, May 30, with spectator gates opening at 3 p.m. Hot laps begin at 5:30 p.m., qualifying at 6 p.m. and racing action begins at 6:30 p.m. For all ticket questions, contact SLS Promotions at 815-344-2023 or online at www.SLSPromotions.com.
Four-time champion Donny Schatz picked up his first victory of 2011 at Attica (Ohio) Raceway Park on Friday, May 20. Schatz had to hold off two hard-charging drivers in Craig Dollansky and Tim Shaffer for his 106th career win. Joining the trio in the top-5 on the one-third mile oval was Sam Hafertepe Jr. and 2010 series champion Jason Meyers.
The Outlaws now head for the Dirt Track at Charlotte for the Outlaw Showdown on Friday, May 27th
WINNERS – There have been 16 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); Joey Saldana – 3 (Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 3, Thunderbowl Raceway on March 19, Eldora Speedway on May 6); 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); Jason Sides – 2 (Volusia Speedway Park on Feb. 13, Calistoga Speedway on April 2); Daryn Pittman – 1 (Williams Grove Speedway on May 13); Donny Schatz – 1 (Attica Raceway Park on May 20.)
NEW ONLINE HOME – Make sure to check out the all-new WorldofOutlaws.com for the latest news and results, plus exclusive driver interviews, video and pictures. Also listen to every event live at DIRTVision.com .
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Championship Standings, through May 20, 2011
Pos.
Driver
Total
Diff
Wins
T5
T10
QT
1.
Joey Saldana
2241
3
10
12
3
2.
Steve Kinser
2214
-27
4
7
14
1
3.
Donny Schatz
2197
-44
1
9
11
1
4.
Jason Meyers
2146
-95
0
5
12
1
5.
Jason Sides
2145
-96
2
7
12
1
6.
Craig Dollansky
2120
-121
2
7
10
1
7.
Paul McMahan
2079
-162
0
4
9
4
8.
Cody Darrah
2029
-212
0
4
8
0
9.
Sammy Swindell
1993
-248
3
8
9
2
10.
Lucas Wolfe
1976
-265
0
0
6
0
11.
Chad Kemenah
1942
-299
0
1
4
1
12.
Kraig Kinser
1938
-303
0
2
6
0
13.
Bill Rose
1768
-473
0
0
1
0
14.
Ben Gregg
1598
-643
0
0
0
0
15.
Sam Hafertepe Jr.
1029
-1212
0
2
5
0
16.
Lance Dewease
982
-1259
0
0
2
0
17.
Jac Haudenschild
944
-1297
0
1
2
0
18.
Terry McCarl
804
-1437
0
0
1
0
19.
Daryn Pittman
780
-1461
1
2
3
0
20.
Danny Lasoski
763
-1478
0
1
3
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.