World of Outlaws and Knoxville Regulars Aiming for Schatz This Weekend!
Thursday, June 5, 2008
World of Outlaws and Knoxville Regulars Aiming for Schatz This Weekend!
(Bill W) He’s back! Donny Schatz finds himself back on top of the World of Outlaws standings after a clean sweep at Attica Raceway Park and Eldora Speedway in Ohio last weekend. Everyone will be gunning for the two-time and defending WoO and Knoxville Nationals champion, as he tries to duplicate his May win here this Friday and Saturday night!
Resistance to Donny’s repeat should be strong, led by Jason Meyers, who is second in the WoO points and has won the most features (five). Former Knoxville regular Craig Dollansky is currently third in the point race, followed by Joey Saldana and Jac Haudenschild. 12-time Knoxville Nationals champion Steve Kinser will also be on hand, as will 2005 track champion Kerry Madsen, multi-time All Star champion Chad Kemenah, six-time track champion Terry McCarl and Shane Stewart.
Other WoO drivers expected include Daryn Pittman, Jason Sides, Sam Hafertepe Jr., 2005 Nationals champion Kraig Kinser, Tim Shaffer, Lucas Wolfe, Tony Bruce Jr. and Chad Hillier.
Local efforts will be led by point leader Justin Henderson, who has two wins to his credit already, six-time track champion and former WoO champion, Danny Lasoski, last week’s feature winner and 2006 track champion, Billy Alley, defending track champion, Brian Brown, two-time track champion, Skip Jackson, three-time 360 track champion, Jake Peters, Mark Dobmeier, Dusty Zomer, Calvin Landis and former WoO campaigner Brooke Tatnell.
Others expected to compete over the two nights of action are Ryan Anderson, Brandon Wimmer, Ricky Logan, Travis Cram, Seth Brahmer, Davey Heskin, Dion Hindi, Bronson Maeschen, Kaley Gharst, Jeff Mitrisin and many more!
Friday Dirt Trucks will support the program, and the 360 Knoxville Championship Cup Series will entertain on Saturday. Defending champion, Josh Higday, is rolling after winning last week’s feature as he tries to chase down current points leader, Brett Mather!
For more information on the upcoming weekend visit www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com!
Weekend Overview
Friday, June 6
Event: Mediacom World of Outlaws Shootout plus Dirt Trucks
Time: Hot laps at 6:45 p.m.
Admission: Reserved - $27 adults, $13.50 children; General Admission - $25 adults, $12.50 children
Saturday, June 7
Event: Mediacom World of Outlaws Shootout plus 360 Championship Cup Series
Time: Hot laps at 6:45 p.m.
Admission: Reserved - $27 adults, $13.50 children; General Admission - $25 adults, $12.50 children
Other Things You Should Know:
Helping Attica Rebuild
Attica, a small unincorporated town in Southern Marion County, was hit by an F2 tornado late last week which destroyed the town's Fire House, and several homes. Knoxville Raceway will donate a portion of each ticket sold during the World of Outlaws event this weekend. The two day event on June 6 and 7 is expected to draw as many as 20,000 spectators and fans for two great nights of racing. Knoxville Raceway will also set up an area where spectators may donate as well.
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 Friday and Saturday between 5 and 5:55 p.m. right behind the grandstands. On Friday, WoO regulars Jac Haudenschild, Jason Meyers and Tim Shaffer are expected to join 2007 Knoxville track champion Brian Brown and Dirt Truck racer and radio personality Lou Sipolt. On Saturday, WoO drivers Donny Schatz, Kraig Kinser and Tony Bruce Jr. are scheduled to be joined by two-time Knoxville track champion Skip Jackson and 2007 360 track champion Josh Higday.
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Have your birthday or anniversary announced over the P.A. at Knoxville by e-mailing your information to bstickel@knoxvilleraceway.com. Please get your request to us by Thursday!
More Information
For more information on the weekend’s activities, visit www.KnoxvilleRaceway.com or call 641 842-5431!
(Pictured): Donny Schatz celebrated here in May
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