Donny Schatz

The sports fans in Wisconsin are still beaming over their beloved Packers recapturing the trophy named for the coach that inspired so many. With the calendar turning to July, they are all hoping the National Football League’s lockout can be resolved so things can return to normal in Packerland.

While most of America is busy filling out March Madness brackets, the competitors from the World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Car Series are preparing to avoid any upsets in their second consecutive weekend of action in California.

California has long been the destination for those seeking fortune and fame. This weekend, the Golden State welcomes two of the most decorated racers in short-track history.

When people think of Las Vegas, a number of things come to mind. Entertainment. Luck. Winning. And sometimes that catchy saying, “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.” For Tony Stewart Racing’s (TSR) Steve Kinser and Donny Schatz, this week’s Las Vegas World of Outlaws (WoO) Nationals presented by J.D. Byrider will offer each a pair of opportunities to put on a show, have some good luck and, ultimately, win.

There is something to a home-field advantage. Whether it’s the comfort of a hostile crowd rooting for you instead of against you, or the added insight a competitor has of the playing surface, being at home makes a difference. Rarely in motorsports is there such an advantage, but in the World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Car Series, there is one location where it’s a huge factor.