Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series At a Glance: Knoxville Raceway
Monday, April 21, 2008
Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series At a Glance: Huset’s Speedway & Knoxville Raceway
Concord, NC— April 21, 2008--By: Tony Veneziano, World of Outlaws PR Director
WHAT
• The Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series returns to action this weekend with a pair of events in the upper Midwest. On Friday, April 25 the series will make their first of three visits to Huset’s Speedway in South Dakota, followed by a stop at the legendary Knoxville Raceway in Iowa on Saturday, April 26, which will be the first of three nights of racing at the track this season for the World of Outlaws.
Donny Schatz, the two-time defending series champion won at both tracks last season, en route to winning a series best 19 A-Feature events. The North Dakota native is currently in his first season driving for Tony Stewart Racing and is solidly in the third position in the championship standings, with six Top-10 finishes in the first six events of the season, including four runner-up performances.
Terry McCarl, who has six track championships at both Huset’s Speedway and Knoxville Raceway, was victorious with the Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series in 2007 at the famed half-mile in his home state as well last season. He is currently tied for fourth on the tracks all-time win list with 43 triumphs and is sixth in the World of Outlaws standings entering this weekend’s events. McCarl is the winningest driver at Huset’s Speedway and won with the series at the high-banked 3/8-mile in 2006.
WHEN
• On Friday, April 25 at Huset’s Speedway, the Pit Gates will be open all day, while the Grandstand Gates will open at 4 p.m. Central, with Hot Laps tentatively set for 6 p.m. Central with time trials to follow.
• On Saturday, April 26 at Knoxville Raceway, the Pit Gates will open 4 p.m. Central, while the Grandstand Gates will open at 6 p.m. Central and Hot Laps are tentatively set for 6:45 p.m. Central with time trials to follow.
WHERE
• Huset’s Speedway is located in Brandon, South Dakota. Take I-90 east of Sioux Falls to exit 406, then go south three miles on State Road 11.
• Knoxville Raceway is located in Knoxville, Iowa, at the north edge of town on State Road 14 (located on the Marion County Fairgrounds).
TICKETS
• On Friday, April 25 at Huset’s Speedway, Adult tickets will be $32, with tickets for Juniors (ages 8-14) $10, while children 7 & under will be admitted free of charge. All tickets will be general admission and will be on sale at the track ticket office the day of the race. For ticket information visit: http://www.husets-speedway.com or call (605) 582-3536.
• On Saturday, April 26 at Knoxville Raceway, General Admission tickets for adults will be $25, with General Admission tickets for children just $12.50. Reserved tickets for adults will be $27, with Reserved tickets for children $13.50. For ticket information visit: http://www.knoxvilleraceway.com or call (641) 842-5431.
ON THE INTERNET
• Listen live as the Voice of the Outlaws, Johnny Gibson, calls the action at all World of Outlaws Sprint Series events on the DIRTVision.com. cybercast, as well as on the DIRT Radio Network Go to 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 action.
• The World of Outlaws is at: http://www.worldofoutlaws.com/sprint
• Huset’s Speedway is at: http://www.husets-speedway.com
• Knoxville Raceway is at: http://www.knoxvilleraceway.com
• DIRTvision.com is at: http://www.DIRTVision.com
ABOUT THE TRACKS
• Huset’s Speedway is a high-banked 3/8-mile oval. The track record of 10.528 seconds was established by Terry McCarl on May 27, 2001.
• Knoxville Raceway is a semi-banked 1/2-mile oval. The track record of 14.407 seconds was established by Brooke Tatnell on May 6, 2006.
PREVIOUS WINNERS
World of Outlaws Sprint Series A-Feature winners at Huset’s Speedway include:
2007- Donny Schatz on July 3
2006: Brooke Tatnell on May 7, Terry McCarl on July 3
2005- Brian Paulus on June 28
2004-Sammy Swindell on July 6
2003- Steve Kinser on June 18
2002 -Steve Kinser on July 2
2001- Donny Schatz on April 29, Mark Kinser on July 3
2000- Mark Kinser on May 7, Mark Kinser on July 3
1999- Mark Kinser on May 3, Mark Kinser on July 6
1998- Stevie Smith on July 7
1997- Sammy Swindell on April 27, Mark Kinser on July 3
1996- Mark Kinser on July 3
1995- Dave Blaney on June 28
1994- Mark Kinser on June 29
1993- Steve Kinser on Aug. 23
1992- Steve Kinser on July 8, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 22
1991- Mark Kinser on July 3, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 24
1990- Doug Wolfgang on July 4, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 25
1989- Doug Wolfgang on July 5, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 26
1984- Steve Kinser on July 11
1983- Sammy Swindell on April 30, Steve Kinser on July 6
World of Outlaws Sprint Series A-Feature winners at Knoxville Raceway (Not including the Knoxville Nationals) include:
2007- Donny Schatz on April 28, Terry McCarl on June 16
2006- Joey Saldana on June 23, Donny Schatz on Oct. 7
2005 – Kraig Kinser on June 24, Steve Kinser on April 30
2004 – Craig Dollansky on June 26, Mark Kinser on May 1
2003 – Danny Lasoski on April 26, Danny Lasoski on July 5
2002 – Steve Kinser on April 26, Danny Lasoski on June 29
2001 – Danny Lasoski on April 28, Stevie Smith on June 30, Jason Meyers on July 16
2000 – Danny Lasoski on April 29, Stevie Smith on July 1, Steve Kinser on July 19
1999 – Sammy Swindell on May 1, Danny Lasoski on July 3, Danny Lasoski on July 21
1998 – Jac Haudenschild on May 2, Jac Haudenschild on July 4, Jac Haudenschild on July 22
1997 – Mark Kinser on April 26, Jac Haudenschild on July 5, Mark Kinser on July 23
1996 – Mark Kinser on April 27, Mark Kinser on June 22, Mark Kinser on July 24
1995 – Mark Kinser on May 6, Mark Kinser on June 24, Steve Kinser on July 19, Mark Kinser on Sept. 27
1994 – Dave Blaney on April 29, Steve Kinser on June 25, Steve Kinser on July 20, Jac Haudenschild on Sept. 23
1993 – Danny Lasoski on April 30, Mark Kinser on June 27, Stevie Smith on Sept. 24
1992 – Sammy Swindell on April 26, Steve Kinser on June 20, Steve Kinser on July 22, Steve Kinser on Sept. 26
1991 – Steve Kinser on April 27, Doug Wolfgang on June 22, Steve Kinser on July 24 1990 – Doug Wolfgang on April 29, Steve Kinser on June 23, Sammy Swindell on July 25
1989 – Sammy Swindell on April 29, Doug Wolfgang on June 24
1988 – Steve Kinser on April 30, Steve Kinser on June 22
1987 – Steve Kinser on April 25, Steve Kinser on June 22
1986 – Sammy Swindell on April 26, Steve Kinser on June 25, Steve Kinser on July 23
1985 – Sammy Swindell on April 28, Doug Wolfgang on Oct. 6
1984 – Sammy Swindell on July 25
1983 – Sammy Swindell on April 16, Sammy Swindell on July 27, Sammy Swindell on Oct. 16
1982 – Doug Wolfgang on April 17, Danny Smith on July 21
1981 – Steve Kinser on April 18, Doug Wolfgang on May 22, Sammy Swindell on May 23, Sammy Swindell on July 22, Doug Wolfgang on Sept. 12
1980 – Steve Kinser on April 19, Steve Kinser on April 20, Doug Wolfgang on May 31, Tim Green on Sept. 20
1979 – Sammy Swindell on April 21
• FEATURE WINNERS: There have been six Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series A-Feature events held in 2008. The winners include: Jason Meyers (Volusia Speedway Park, Manzanita Speedway and I-55 Raceway), Craig Dollansky (Volusia Speedway Park and Eldora Speedway) and Danny Lasoski (Volusia Speedway Park).
• 3/8-MILE WINNERS: Huset’s Speedway is a high-banked 3/8-mile oval. The World of Outlaws raced 20 times on a track that size in 2007. The winners included: Donny Schatz (Black Hills Speedway, Huset’s Speedway, Castrol Raceway, Clay County Fair Speedway and Heartland Park Topeka), Steve Kinser (USA Race Park, Sharon Speedway and Castrol Raceway), Jason Meyers (U.S. 36 Raceway and Dodge City Raceway Park), Danny Lasoski (Paducah International Raceway and Tri-City Speedway), Joey Saldana (Pike County Speedway and Dixie Speedway, Daryn Pittman (Dodge City Raceway Park and Nodak Speedway), Terry McCarl (K-C Raceway), Paul McMahan (Cedar Lake Speedway), Jason Sides (Ohsweken Speedway) and Shane Stewart (Grays Harbor Raceway).
• 1/2-MILE WINNERS: Knoxville Raceway is a semi-banked 1/2-mile oval. The Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series have raced five times this season on a track that size. The winners include: Jason Meyers (Volusia Speedway Park and Manzanita Speedway), Craig Dollansky (Volusia Speedway Park and Eldora Speedway) and Danny Lasoski (Volusia Speedway Park).
DRIVER WEB SITES
Each Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series drivers maintains their own Web sites on the Internet:
Tony Bruce Jr.- http://www.tonybrucejr.com
Craig Dollansky-http://www.dollanskyracing.com
Sam Hafertepe Jr.-http://www.sam15.com
Jac Haudenschild-http:/www.haudenschildracing.com
Chad Hillier-http://www.chadhillier.com
Kerry Madsen- http://www.kerrymadsen.com
Chad Kemanah-http://www.chadkemenah.com
Kraig Kinser-http://www.kraigkinser.com
Steve Kinser-http://www.stevekinser.com
Danny Lasoski-http://www.dannylasoski.com
Terry McCarl-http://www.terrymccarl.com
Jason Meyers-http://www.eliteracing.net/
Daryn Pittman-http://www.darynpittman.com
Joey Saldana:http://www.joeysaldana.com
Donny Schatz-http://www.donnyschatz.com
Tim Shaffer-http://www.timshaffer.com
Jason Sides-http://www.sidesmotorsports.com
Shane Stewart-http://www.shanestewart.com
Lucas Wolfe-http://www.lucaswolfe.com
Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Championship Standings Through April 11
1. Craig Dollansky 893
2. Jason Meyers 876
3. Donny Schatz 857
4. Joey Saldana 825
5. Kerry Madsen 782
6 Terry McCarl 774
7. Steve Kinser 767
8. Tim Shaffer 762
9. Chad Kemenah 747
10. Jason Sides 746
11. Jac Haudenschild 741
12. Daryn Pittman 731
13. Danny Lasoski 706
14. Kraig Kinser 696
15. Lucas Wolfe 693
16. Shane Stewart 687
17. Sam Hafertepe Jr. 650
18. Tony Bruce Jr. 626
19. Chad Hillier 573
20. Tim Kaeding 526
2008 STAT ATTACK
There have been six Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series A-Feature events this season.
A-Feature winners (3 Different Drivers) Driver, Hometown - Wins
1- Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 3
2- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota- 2
3- Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 1
Lap leaders, including A-features and preliminary features Car, driver, hometown - Total laps led (6 Drivers have led laps)
1- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota- 71 laps
2- Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 43 laps
Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 30 laps
4- Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana- 20 laps
5- Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 19 laps
6- Tim Kaeding, San Jose, California- 7 laps
Time trial leaders (5 different drivers) Rank - Driver, Hometown - Quick times
1- Shane Stewart, Bixby, Oklahoma- 2
2- Cody Darrah, Red Lion, Pennsylvania- 1
Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota- 1
Chad Kemenah, Findlay, Ohio - 1
Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota - 1
Dash Winners (6 different winners) Rank - Driver, Hometown - Dash Wins
1- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota - 1
Tim Kaeding, San Jose, California- 1
Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 1
Daryn Pittman, Owasso, Oklahoma- 1
Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana - 1
Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 1
Pole Positions (6 different drivers) Rank - Driver, Hometown - Poles
1- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota - 1
Tim Kaeding, San Jose, California- 1
Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 1
Daryn Pittman, Owasso, Oklahoma- 1
Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana - 1
Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 1
B-main Winners (5 different winners) Rank - Driver, Hometown - B-Main Wins
1- Jac Haudenschild, Wooster, Ohio- 1
Chad Kemenah, Findlay, Ohio- 1
Brian Paulus, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania- 1
Danny Smith, Danville, Indiana - 1
T.J. Stutts, Liverpool, Pennsylvania- 1
KSE Racing Products Hard Charger Award
1- Kerry Madsen, St. Mary’s, NWS- 2
2- Lance Dewease, Fayetteville, Pennsylvania- 1
Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 1
Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 1
Tim Shaffer, Aliquippa, Pennsylvania- 1
Penske Power Position
1 Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana- 2
2 Terry McCarl, Altoona, Iowa- 1
Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 1
Jason Sides, Bartlett, Tennessee- 1
Shane Stewart, Bixby, Oklahoma- 1
Chicken Hawk Hot Lap
Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota- 2
Tim Kaeding, San Jose, California- 1
Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 1
Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana- 1
Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 1
Qwik Liner Cup Points through April 11
Craig Dollansky 21
Shane Stewart 10
Jason Meyers 8
Cody Darrah 7
Kerry Madsen 6
Jeff Shepard 6
Sam Hafertepe Jr. 5
Chad Kemenah 5
Donny Schatz 5
Daryn Pittman 3
Joey Saldana 3
Sammy Swindell 3
Randy Hannagan 2
Kraig Kinser 2
Jason Sides 2
Steve Kinser 1
Jac Haudenschild 1
Crane Cams Engine Builder Challenge
Shaver Specialties 25
Don Ott Engines 20 / -5
Kistler Engines 20 / -5
Speedway Engines 19 / -6
Chassis Builder Challenge
Maxim 29
J&J 25 / -4
Triple X Race Co. 15 / -14
NEWS & NOTES
• On the Web: The Official World of Outlaws Sprint Series Web site at http://www.worldofoutlaws.com/sprint includes driver biographies with individual statistics, pictures, race-by-race statistics, detailed track information and race coverage, series news and team press releases. There also are links to the Official 2008 Rulebook and the 2008 Membership form.
• Sign on, tune in: DIRTVision.com will again be providing fans, media, teams, promoters, and sponsors with access to live and on-demand cybercasts of many World of Outlaws, and DIRTcar Racing sanctioned events this year. For more information visit: www.DIRTVision.com.
• Tune into the Web: If fans can’t get to any of the upcoming events, they can experience the excitement of the World of Outlaws Sprint Series live on DIRTVision.com through the DIRT Radio Network, where announcer Johnny Gibson keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout the event. To listen to the audio broadcasts, log on to www.DIRTVision.com and click on the DIRT Radio Network logo. Listeners will need Windows Media Player 9 or higher to listen to the DIRT Radio Network. For technical support or questions, e-mail webmaster@DIRTVision.com.
• Up Next- The Missouri High-Banked Nationals at U.S. 36 Raceway in Cameron, Missouri on Friday, May 2.
2008 Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Schedule
Date Track City, State Winner TV Date
2/8/08 37th Annual DIRTcar Nationals Barberville, FL Craig Dollansky (1)
2/9/08 37th Annual DIRTcar Nationals Barberville, FL Jason Meyers (1)
2/10/08 37th Annual DIRTcar Nationals Barberville, FL Danny Lasoski (1)
2/16/08 Pike County Speedway Magnolia, MS Postponed/ Rain
2/22/08 Thunderbowl Raceway Tulare, CA Postponed/ Rain
2/23/08 Thunderbowl Raceway Tulare, CA Postponed/ Rain
3/1/08 Manzanita Speedway Phoenix, AZ Jason Meyers (2)
4/5/08 I-55 Raceway Pevely, MO Jason Meyers (3)
4/11/08 Eldora Speedway Rossburg, OH Craig Dollansky (2)
4/12/08 Eldora Speedway Rossburg, OH Canceled/Rain
4/19/08 Tri-State Speedway Haubstadt, IN Postponed/Rain-July 6
4/25/08 Huset's Speedway Brandon, SD
4/26/08 Knoxville Raceway Knoxville, IA
5/2/08 U.S. 36 Raceway Cameron, MO
5/9/08 Tri City Speedway Pontoon Beach, IL
5/10/08 Paducah International Raceway Paducah, KY
5/13/08 Lernerville Speedway Saver, PA
5/15/08 Williams Grove Speedway Mechanicsburg, PA SPEED (May 31)
5/16/08 Williams Grove Speedway Mechanicsburg, PA SPEED (June 8)
5/18/08 Orange County Fair Speedway Middletown, NY
5/23/08 The Dirt Track @ Lowe's Motor Concord, NC SPEED (LIVE)
5/24/08 Virginia Motor Speedway Jamaica, VA
5/26/08 Rolling Wheels Raceway Park Elbridge, NY
5/30/08 Attica Raceway Park Attica, OH
5/31/08 Eldora Speedway Rossburg, OH
6/6/08 Knoxville Raceway Knoxville, IA SPEED (June 15)
6/7/08 Knoxville Raceway Knoxville, IA SPEED (June 21)
6/11/08 Missouri State Fair Speedway Sedalia, MO
6/13/08 Huset's Speedway Brandon, SD
6/14/08 Eagle Raceway Eagle, NE
6/20/08 Dodge City Raceway Park Dodge City, KS SPEED (June 28)
6/21/08 Dodge City Raceway Park Dodge City, KS SPEED (July 6)
6/27/08 River Cities Speedway Grand Forks, ND
6/28/08 Red River Valley Speedway West Fargo, ND
6/29/08 Cedar Lake Speedway New Richmond, WI
7/3/08 Huset’s Speedway Brandon, SD
7/5/08 I-55 Raceway Pevely, MO
7/6/08 Tri-State Speedway Haubstadt, IN
7/9/08 Limaland Motorsports Park Lima, OH
7/11/08 Eldora Speedway Rossburg, OH
7/12/08 Eldora Speedway Rossburg, OH SPEED (July 19)
7/15/08 Lernerville Speedway Sarver, PA
7/18/08 Williams Grove Speedway Mechanicsburg, PA
7/19/08 Williams Grove Speedway Mechanicsburg, PA
7/20/08 Lebanon Valley Speedway West Lebanon, NY
7/22/08 Ohsweken Speedway Ohsweken, ON SPEED (July 26)
7/23/08 Ohsweken Speedway Ohsweken, ON SPEED (Aug. 2)
7/25/08 I-96 Speedway Lake Odessa, MI
7/26/08 K-C Raceway Chillicothe, OH
7/30/08 34 Raceway West Burlington, IA
8/1/08 Wilmot Speedway Wilmot, WI
8/2/08 Charter Raceway Park Beaver Dam, WI
8/6/08 *Knoxville Raceway (N/S) Knoxville, IA
8/7/08 *Knoxville Raceway (N/S) Knoxville, IA
8/8/08 *Knoxville Raceway (N/S) Knoxville, IA
8/9/08 *Knoxville Raceway (N/S) Knoxville, IA
8/14/08 Gillette Thunder Speedway Gillette, WY
8/16/08 Dacotah Speedway Mandan, ND
8/17/08 Nodak Speedway Minot, ND
8/19/08 Billings Motorsports Complex Billings, MT
8/22/08 Castrol Speedway Edmonton, AB
8/23/08 Castrol Speedway Edmonton, AB
8/29/08 Skagit Speedway Alger, WA
8/30/08 Skagit Speedway Alger, WA
9/1/08 Grays Harbor Raceway Elma, WA
9/2/08 Cottage Grove Speedway Cottage Grove, OR
9/4/08 Silver Dollar Speedway Chico, CA
9/5/08 Silver Dollar Speedway Chico, CA
9/6/08 Silver Dollar Speedway Chico, CA
9/10/08 Clay County Fairgrounds Spencer, IA
9/13/08 Heartland Park Topeka Topeka, KS
9/14/08 Lucas Oil Speedway Wheatland, MO
9/19/08 Eldora Speedway Rossburg, OH
9/20/08 Sharon Speedway Hartford, OH
9/26/08 Williams Grove Speedway Mechanicsburg, PA
9/27/08 Williams Grove Speedway Mechanicsburg, PA SPEED (LIVE)
10/3/08 Princeton Speedway Princeton, MN
10/4/08 Princeton Speedway Princeton, MN
10/11/08 Hollywood Hills Speedway San Felipe Pueblo, NM
10/12/08 Hollywood Hills Speedway San Felipe Pueblo, NM
10/17/08 Ocean Speedway Watsonville, CA
10/18/08 Thunderbowl Raceway Tulare, CA
10/30/08 The Dirt Track @Lowe's Motor Concord, NC
10/31/08 The Dirt Track @ Lowe's Motor Concord, NC
11/1/08 The Dirt Track @ Lowe's Motor Concord, NC SPEED (LIVE)
*Note- Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series will participate in the 48th Annual Knoxville Nationals, which will be unsanctioned this season.
Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., Advance Auto Parts is the second-largest retailer of automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items in the United States, based on store count and sales. As of October 6, 2007, the company operated 3,228 stores in 40 states, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The company serves both the do-it-yourself and professional installer markets.
(Pictured): Donny Schatz was in Victory Lane in April of 2007 when the WoO visited
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