Driver & Team News

Kraig Kinser Finishes Seventh at Bloomington; Ironman 55 Postponed by Rain

Racing at his home track of Bloomington Speedway in Indiana, doesn’t add any extra pressure for Kraig Kinser. If anything, it helps him relax, as he has the chance to visit with countless family members and friends that he doesn’t get to see very often due to the extensive World of Outlaws schedule that keeps him on the road. The third-generation driver had the chance to race at Bloomington for the second consecutive year with the World of Outlaws on Friday, August 3, and he finished seventh to earn his seventh-career Top-10 finish at the quarter-mile bullring in eight starts.

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Kerry Madsen – Busy Swing Sets Up Nationals!

A four-race tour of Canada, followed by stops in Bloomington, Indiana and Pevely, Missouri had the Keneric Racing #29 team busy the last two weekends. Now they prepare for their biggest event of the year, the 52nd Annual Knoxville Nationals. Driver Kerry Madsen will qualify on Wednesday night, hoping to lock into the biggest event in sprint car racing. They will get a last tune-up tonight at the “Capitani Classic” at Knoxville.

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A Quick Trip Home: Kraig Kinser in Action at Bloomington Speedway

Racing with the World of Outlaws in the heart of the summer, it’s not very often that a driver gets to go home, let alone race at their home track. Kraig Kinser will get to do both of those this week, as the series pays a visit to Bloomington Speedway in Indiana, for the second straight year, before heading to Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 for the Ironman 55.

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A Storm is About to Hit Knoxville: The Hurricane Returns to Contend in 360 and 410 Nationals

With a nickname like “The Hurricane,” you would expect Randy Hannagan to blow into town and literally take Knoxville, Iowa by storm. This year as he travels to the hallowed grounds of sprint car racing, he is blowing into town with a new approach.

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Brandon Wimmer – Closer to the Track!

A year ago, Brandon Wimmer underwent serious back surgery, putting things in doubt for him. Today, he is just about ready to get back out on the track after a long road to recovery that included setbacks and complications. He is planning on taking in the Knoxville Nationals next week, and is making plans to get back on the track soon.

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Brady Bacon – Kings Speedway King!

Brady Bacon picked up a win in a new venue on Saturday, the Kings Speedway in Hanford, California. The Broken Arrow, Oklahoma was victorious in Lucas Oil ASCS National Series action, and also picked up a second place finish on Sunday at the Santa Maria Speedway. He will trek 1800 miles to compete in the Knoxville (IA) 360 Nationals this week.

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Victory at Last: David Gravel Wins with the All Stars in Canada

It wasn’t a matter of if, but rather when David Gravel would pick up his first win of the 2012 season. After four runner-up finishes this year, the 20-year-old broke through and was victorious last week, north of the border at Red River Co-op Speedway in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, with the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions on Thursday, July 26.

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Trey Starks Finishes Second & Sixth in Skagit 360 Nationals

There’s something about the Skagit 360 Nationals at Skagit Speedway in Washington, that just agrees with Trey Starks.

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COUNTRY MUSIC ARTIST JASON STURGEON TO PERFORM AT ALTOONA BASS PRO SHOPS

Bass Pro Shops, Arctic Cat & Tony Stewart Racing Set To Unveil Steve Kinser Special Edition ‘Smoke’ Wildcat Car in Iowa

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Carson McCarl – Strong Run Sets up 360 Nationals!

With a dire motor situation bringing doubts and a field of 41 solid 360 sprint cars on Saturday night, Carson McCarl had a solid run, taking a sixth place finish at the Knoxville Raceway home with him to Altoona, Iowa. The 360 Nationals commence this week, and Carson will be qualifying on Friday night.

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Berry Inches Closer To 2012 Track Championship at Spartan

The Non-Winged Sprint Cars division at Spartan Speedway, located south of Lansing in Mason, Michigan saw veteran Tommy Fedewa sweep the entire season by winning every Feature in 2011. Fast Forward to 2012 and although Fedewa himself hasn’t visited victory lane, his new teammate has picked up the slack by winning four of the six main events conducted this season.

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