World of Outlaws Try Again at Knoxville Raceway Saturday!
Saturday, May 3, 2008
World of Outlaws Try Again at Knoxville Raceway Saturday!
(Bill W) – The Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws will descend on the Knoxville Raceway this Saturday night for their Annual Spring shootout at the “Sprint Car Capital of the World”! The event was supposed to occur last weekend, but was postponed due to weather. The famous ½ mile has hosted the WoO since their inaugural season in 1978, and will play host to the series during their 30th season for three exciting nights! The group returns to Knoxville June 6 and 7!
Donny Schatz is both the two-time and defending Knoxville Nationals and World of Outlaws series champion. He is expected to compete in Tony Stewart’s Armor All #15 with teammate and 2005 Knoxville Nationals champion Kraig Kinser, who is making his return to sprint car racing in Stewart’s #20.
Also expected to be on hand are current WoO points leader and former Knoxville Raceway regular, Craig Dollansky, 12-time Knoxville Nationals champion and 20-time WoO champion, Steve Kinser, 6-time Knoxville track champion Terry McCarl, 7-time Knoxville track champion, Danny Lasoski, 2005 track champion Kerry Madsen, and many more!
Dollansky currently holds a 17 point lead in WoO points over Californian, Jason Meyers, who leads the series in wins with three. Schatz is currently third in the standings, followed by Kasey Kahne Racing’s Joey Saldana, Madsen and McCarl. Other WoO drivers expected on Saturday include Tim Shaffer, Chad Kemenah, Jason Sides, Jac Haudenschild, Daryn Pittman, Lucas Wolfe, Shane Stewart, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Tony Bruce Jr. and Chad Hillier. Schatz and McCarl won April and June WoO shows, respectively in 2007.
Among the Knoxville Raceway regulars expected to compete with the WoO for the $10,000 top prize are defending track champion, Brian Brown, 2006 track champion Billy Alley, two-time track champion Skip Jackson, former WoO regulars Brooke Tatnell and Justin Henderson, Dusty Zomer, Calvin Landis and many more of your favorites!
A practice session on Thursday night from 7-9 p.m. may draw some WoO regulars along with plenty of Knoxville Raceway weekly competitors. Admission is free, so come on out!
Weekend Overview
Thursday, May 1
For the fourth time, Knoxville Raceway will attempt to open the track for practice from 7-9 p.m. Admission is free!
Saturday, May 3
Event: Budweiser World of Outlaws + 360 Sprints Season Opener!
Time: Hot laps at 6:45 p.m.
Tickets: Reserved - $27 adults, $13.50 children; General Admission - $25 adults, $12.50 children
Other Things You Should Know:
Poster Night
Saturday’s Season Opener is “Poster Night”. Fans will receive a collector’s poster featuring the Knoxville Raceway and this year’s schedule.
Gas Money Giveaway
Every race night, two lucky fans will receive $25 to go towards their gas! Both general admission and reserved ticket holders will be included in the random draw.
This Week’s Autographs
Driver’s will be signing autographs every week between 5 and 5:55 p.m. right behind the grandstands. This week’s drivers include 2005 track champion Kerry Madsen, seven-time track champion Danny Lasoski, Kasey Kahne Racing’s Joey Saldana and Daryn Pittman, driver of the Titan Racing #21! A few Knoxville drivers will also make an appearance at the 5:00 autograph session, so get to the track early!
WoO Souvenir Trailers
The Advanced Auto Parts World of Outlaws trailer will be on hand selling WoO souvenirs. Also, a number of drivers have merchandise trailers to check out, and some may be on hand to sign autographs during the afternoon or early evening.
More Information
For more information on the weekend’s activities, visit www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com or call 641 842-5431!
(Pictured): Donny Schatz is the two-time and defending Knoxville Nationals and WoO Champion
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