By Kyle Luetters
CONCORD, N.C. — May 29, 2011 — The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series is kicking off the month of June with a trip to Kansas and two of the most exciting dates on the summer schedule. On Friday, June 3, the Outlaws will make a long-anticipated return to the Belleville High Banks, a speedway the series hasn’t visited since 1981. The following night, Saturday, June 4, the ‘Greatest Show on Dirt,’ will invade Lakeside Speedway for the 10 th time in series history. Last year, 20-time champion Steve Kinser won an exciting shootout at Lakeside and looks to use experience there to wrestle the points lead away from Joey Saldana. Kinser had given up a large lead early on but has regained traction on the season and is now within nine points of Saldana’s #9 Red Bull Maxim following the action on Saturday night at The Dirt Track at Charlotte.
Kinser’s Tony Stewart Racing teammate, Donny Schatz, is also coming on strong. The Fargo, N.D., native picked up his first victory of the season at Attica (Ohio) Raceway Park on Friday, May 20, and finished third Saturday night in Charlotte.
As the series heads for the Sunflower state, who will take the checkers to kick off the month of June? Will Steve Kinser add to his total? Does Saldana use a win or two to pad his points lead? Can 2010 Champion Jason Meyers find victory lane for the first time this year and tighten an already close points battle? These questions and more will be answered as the Outlaws schedule and the weather begin to heat up.
WHEN
Friday, June 3, at the Belleville High Banks in Belleville, Kan. Hot Laps begin at 6:30 and racing kicks off at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 4, at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kan. Grandstand gates open at 5 p.m. Hot Laps will be at 7:00 p.m. with racing at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE
The Dirt Track at Charlotte is located at 1044 K Street, Belleville, Kan. Click here for directions .
Lakeside Speedway is located at 5615 Wolcott Drive, Kansas City, Kan . Click here for directions .
TICKETS
Tickets for the racing action at the Belleville Highbanks and Lakeside Speedway can be purchased by going to www.SLSPromotions.com or by calling 1-815-344-2023
ON THE INTERNET
World of Outlaws — http://www.WorldofOutlaws.com
SLS Promotions – http://www.SLSPromotions.com
Belleville High Banks – http://www.HighBanks.org
Lakeside Speedway — http://www.LakesideSpeedway.net
Dirt Radio Network — http://www.DIRTVision.com
ABOUT THE TRACKS
The Belleville High Banks is a high banked, half-mile oval. The track record of 14.321 seconds, established by Terry McCarl in 2009
Lakeside Speedway is a semi-banked, half-mile oval. The track record of 13.916 seconds, established by Craig Dollansky on April 24, 2001
PREVIOUS WINNERS
World of Outlaws A-Feature winners at the Belleville High Banks
1981 – Doug Wolfgang on July 2
World of Outlaws A-Feature winners at Lakeside Speedway
2010-Steve Kinser on June 26
2003- Daryn Pittman on June 21
2002 – Mark Kinser on April 24
2001 – Steve Kinser on April 24
1992 – Sammy Swindell on April 5
1991 – Sammy Swindell on November 10 (Non-Points)
1983 – Sammy Swindell on April 15
1981 – Doug Wolfgang on April 17, Doug Wolfgang on May 11, Doug Wolfgang on September 11
1980 – Tim Green on April 18
HALF-MILE WINNERS
The Belleville High Banks and Lakeside Speedway are half-mile ovals. So far in 2011, there have been seven 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 – 2 (the Dirt Track at Las Vegas on March 2, Eldora Speedway on May 6 ) Daryn Pittman – 1 (Williams Grove Speedway on May 13)
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 17 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 8); 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); Paul McMahan – 1 (the Dirt Track at Charlotte on May 28) ; Daryn Pittman – 1 (Williams Grove Speedway on May 13); Donny Schatz – 1 (Attica Raceway Park on May 20.)
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 storied Knoxville Speedway for a weekend double header.
2011 STAT ATTACK
There have been 17 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series A-Feature events this season.
A-Feature winners (8 Different Drivers)
Driver, Hometown – Wins
1- Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Ind. – 4
2- Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Ind. – 3
Sammy Swindell, Germantown, Tenn. – 3
4- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minn. – 2
Jason Sides, Bartlett, Tenn. – 2
6- Paul McMahan, Elk Grove, Calif. -1
7- Daryn Pittman, Owasso, Okla. – 1
8- Donny Schatz, Fargo, N.D. – 1
Total laps led (14 Different Drivers)
Lap leaders, Driver, Hometown
1- Sammy Swindell, Germantown, Tenn. – 107 laps
Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minn. – 93 laps
3- Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Ind. – 87 laps
Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Ind. – 87 laps
5- Donny Schatz, Fargo, N.D. – 48 laps
6- Lucas Wolfe, Mechanicsburg, Penn. – 26 laps
7- Jason Sides, Bartlett, Tenn. – 20 laps
8 – Paul McMahan, Elk Grove, Calif. – 16 laps
9- Cody Darrah, Red Lion, Pa. – 12 laps
Stevie Smith, Broken Arrow, Okla. – 12 laps
11- Chad Kemenah, Findlay, Ohio – 10 laps
Brian Leppo, Camp Hill, Penn. – 7 laps
13- Daryn Pittman, Owasso, Okla. – 6 laps
14- Jason Meyers, Clovis, Calif. – 4 laps
Time trial leaders (10 Different Drivers)
Rank – Driver, Hometown – Quick times
1- Paul McMahan, Nashville, Tenn. – 5
2- Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Ind. – 3
3- Sammy Swindell, Germantown, Tenn. – 2
4- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minn. – 1
Chad Kemenah, Findlay, Ohio – 1
Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Ind. – 1
Brian Leppo, Camp Hill, Penn. – 1
Jason Meyers, Clovis, Calif. – 1
Donny Schatz, Fargo, N.D. – 1
Jason Sides, Bartlett, Tenn. – 1
Pole Positions (14 Different Drivers)
Rank – Driver, Hometown – Poles
1- Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Ind. – 2
Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Ind. – 2
Sammy Swindell, Germantown, Tenn. – 2
3- David Gravel, Watertown, Conn. – 1
Phil Gressman, Helena, Ohio – 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
Donny Schatz, Fargo, N.D. – 1
Stevie Smith, Broken Arrow, Okla. – 1
Lucas Wolfe, Mechanicsburg, Pa. – 1
Last Chance Showdown Winners (11 Different Drivers)
Rank – Driver, Hometown – Wins
1- Cody Darrah, Red Lion, Pa. – 2
2- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minn. – 1
Brian Ellenberger, Butler, Pa. – 1
David Gravel, Watertown, Conn. – 1
Jac Haudenschild, Wooster, Ohio – 1
Bud Kaeding, Campbell, Calif. -1
Kraig Kinser, Bloomington, Ind. – 1
Kerry Madsen, St. Marys, NSW – 1
Brent Marks, Meyerstown, Penn. – 1
Paul McMahan, Elk Grove, Calif. – 1
Jason Meyers, Clovis, Calif. – 1
Jason Sides, Bartlett, Tenn. – 1
Tommy Tarlton, Fresno, Calif. – 1
KSE HARD CHARGERS:
KSE Hard Charger Award (10 Different Drivers)
Rank – Driver, Hometown – H.C. Awards
1- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minn. – 1
Logan Forler, Orting Wash. – 2
Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Ind. – 2
Kyle Larson, Elk Grove, Calif. – 2
Donny Schatz, Fargo, N.D. – 2
6- Lance Dewease, Fayetteville Pa. – 1
Greg Hodnett, Thomasville, Pa. – 1
Tim Kaeding, San Jose, Calif. – 1
Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Ind. – 1
Tim Shaffer, Aliquippa, Penn. – 1
2011 World of Outlaws Schedule & Winners
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location/Winner (Number of Win(s) in 2010)
1. / Friday, February 11 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Steve Kinser (1)
2. / Saturday, February 12 / Volusia Speedway Park/ Barberville, FL / Steve Kinser (2)
3. / Sunday, February 13 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Jason Sides (1)
4. / Friday, February 25/ Pike County Speedway / Magnolia, MS / Steve Kinser (3)
5. / Saturday, February 26 / Royal Purple Raceway / Baytown, TX / Sammy Swindell (1)
6. / Wednesday, March 2 / Las Vegas Motorspeedway / Las Vegas, NV / Joey Saldana (1)
7. / Thursday, March 3 / Las Vegas Motorspeedway / Las Vegas, NV / Steve Kinser (4)
8. / Saturday, March 12 / Silver Dollar Speedway / Chico, CA / Craig Dollansky (1)
9. / Saturday, March 19 / Thunderbowl Raceway / Tulare, CA / Joey Saldana (2)
10. / Friday, April 1 / Merced Speedway / Merced, CA / Sammy Swindell (2)
11. / Saturday, April 2 / Calistoga Speedway / Calistoga, CA / Jason Sides (2)
12. / Saturday, April 30 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN. / Sammy Swindell (3)
13. / Tuesday, May 3 / Salina Highbanks Speedway / Salina, OK / Craig Dollansky (2)
14. / Friday, May 6 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Joey Saldana (4)
15. / Friday, May 13 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Daryn Pittman (1)
16. / Friday, May 20 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Donny Schatz (1)
17. / Saturday, May 28 / Charlotte Motor Speedway Dirt Track / Concord, NC / Paul McMahan (1)
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Championship Standings, through May 28, 2011
Pos.
Driver
Total
Diff
Wins
T5
T10
QT
1.
Joey Saldana
2369
3
10
12
3
2.
Steve Kinser
2360
-9
4
8
15
1
3.
Donny Schatz
2341
-28
1
10
12
1
4.
Jason Meyers
2291
-78
0
6
13
1
5.
Jason Sides
2277
-92
2
7
13
1
6.
Craig Dollansky
2258
-111
2
7
11
1
7.
Paul McMahan
2234
-135
1
5
10
5
8.
Cody Darrah
2137
-232
0
4
8
0
9.
Lucas Wolfe
2116
-253
0
1
7
0
10.
Sammy Swindell
2111
-258
3
8
9
2
11.
Chad Kemenah
2080
-289
0
1
5
1
12.
Kraig Kinser
2060
-309
0
2
6
0
13.
Bill Rose
1896
-473
0
0
1
0
14.
Ben Gregg
1673
-696
0
0
0
0
15.
Sam Hafertepe Jr.
1029
-1340
0
2
5
0
16.
Lance Dewease
982
-1387
0
0
2
0
17.
Jac Haudenschild
944
-1425
0
1
2
0
18.
Brad Sweet
862
-1507
0
0
1
0
19.
Terry McCarl
804
-1565
0
0
1
0
20.
Kerry Madsen
799
-1570
0
0
1
0
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