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Tickets $25 for adults, just $5 for kids, pit passes $32
HARTFORD, Ohio; July 25, 2007 - For the fourth time, the nation's elite late model drivers are slated to hit the Sharon Speedway 3/8-mile dirt oval on Saturday as part of the World of Outlaws Late Model Series' Buckeye 50. The gates will open at 4 p.m., with hot laps commencing at 6:30 p.m. and qualifying at 7 p.m. The festivities will be sponsored by Tom's Sewer and Drain Service.
Fans are encouraged to order tickets in advance to earn access to an exclusive pit party. All World of Outlaws Late Model Series ticket orders placed prior to the show will garner a Pit Party voucher free of charge, which grants fans of all ages the opportunity to get up close and personal to the men and machines of the World of Outlaws during intermission. Fans can order online 24 hours a day at the store on www.sharonspeedway.com up until midnight on Thursday night to garner a Pit Party voucher.
Kids (6-13) can enter the Hartford oval for just $5 on July 28, making a family trip to the Outlaws the best deal in town. General admission tickets will cost $25 for adults. Reserved seats for the World Outlaws are just $2 more. Pit passes are $32. For tickets, call the track at (330) 772-1186 or log on to www.sharonspeedway.com.
Sharon Speedway would like to sincerely apologize for the unfortunate series of events on Saturday, July 21, which caused the track to cancel the night of racing. The speedway greatly appreciates all of the support the race fans provide every week.
As a result of the cancellation on Saturday, fans are encouraged to bring their tickets and pit passes from July 21 to ANY NIGHT of racing for the remainder of the 2007 season, including special shows. Therefore, a ticket from July 21 is good for a general admission ticket this Saturday at the World of Outlaws Late Model Series 50-lap race. Once again, the track apologizes for Saturday and looks forward to seeing the fans in the future.
The Outlaws Late Model Series' previous three visits to Sharon Speedway produced three-wide, wheel-to-wheel racing, providing a stellar display of driving talent for the fans. Davey Johnson scored a victory in the inaugural visit on June 26, 2004. Tim McCreadie held off Scott Bloomquist in a duel to the checkered flag in the Outlaws' 2005 visit (July 12). Last season, Rick Eckert was the man to beat in the "Buckeye 50". He held off a late charge from Chub Frank to score the victory on July 8, 2006.
The stars and cars of the late model series will be busy prior to visiting Sharon Speedway on Saturday. National Interstate Insurance Speedweek fills their racing card prior to the stop in Hartford. Speedweek begins on July 25 with a visit to AtticaRacewayPark. The series will also visit Lawrenceburg Speedway (Ind.) on Thurs., July 26; Eldora Speedway on Fri., July 27; and Sharon Speedway on Sat., July 28 for National Interstate Insurance Speedweek.
Fans can call (330) 772-5481 or visit www.sharonspeedway.com for more information and directions.
-SHARON SPEEDWAY-
World of Outlaws Late Model Series Race Notes - July 28, 2007 - Sharon Speedway
World of Outlaws Late Model Series Quick Facts
Who: World of Outlaws Late Model Series
What: "Buckeye 50" - Fourth visit to Sharon Speedway
Where: Sharon Speedway; Hartford, Ohio; Semi-banked 3/8-mile oval
When: Saturday, July 28, 2007 - Gates open at 4 p.m., hot laps at 6:30 p.m. and qualifying at 7 p.m.
Outlaws Late Models Back at Sharon for Fourth Time
The World of Outlaws Late Model Series will be on the 3/8-mile dirt oval at Sharon Speedway for the fourth time on July 28. Davey Johnson took the inaugural visit in June of 2004. Tim McCreadie held off Scott Bloomquist in a duel to the checkered flag in the Outlaws' 2005 visit. Last season, Rick Eckert was the man to beat in the "Buckeye 50". He held off a late charge from Chub Frank to score the victory. Look for the late models to race side-by-side once again in Saturday's 50-lap feature. Saturday will mark the final night of National Interstate Insurance Speedweek.
Previous Feature Winners at Sharon Speedway
June 26, 2004 Davey Johnson
July 12, 2005 Tim McCreadie
July 8, 2006 Rick Eckert
On TV - August 26
Fans may notice the addition of a few cameras to the Sharon Speedway facility on July 28. The World of Outlaws Late Model Series technical staff has made arrangements to film the 50-lap feature at Sharon Speedway on Saturday. The race will air on SPEED Channel from noon to 1 p.m. on Aug. 26.
Sharon Speedway Late Model Track Record
15.691 sec. - Scott Bloomquist (July 12, 2005)
2007 Outlaws Late Model Series Notes
The World of Outlaws Late Model Series has been a close fight for much of the 2007 season. The top five drivers in the current standings are separated by less than 100 points. Steve Francis is the man sitting atop the standings. He has one victory to his credit this season, but has chalked up 16 top fives and 26 top 10 finishes. Clint Smith is 32 markers behind Francis in second spot. Smith has driven to victory lane three times so far this season. Chub Frank is currently occupying third in the points, 68 points out of the lead. Frank has scored four victories in 2007. Shane Clanton is 88 markers out of the top spot in fourth. Josh Richards rounds out the top five in the current standings. Richards has been the hottest driver on the circuit recently. He has scored victories in the last two World of Outlaws Late Model Series races at Hagerstown Speedway and Eriez Speedway. Shannon Babb leads the remaining drivers in victories with four. Babb is ninth in the current points.
The late model series will be taking part in National Interstate Speedweek. Action will begin on July 25 with a visit to Attica Raceway Park. The series will also visit Lawrenceburg Speedway on Thurs., July 26; Eldora Speedway on Fri., July 27; and Sharon Speedway on Sat., July 28 during speedweek.
Current World of Outlaws Point Standings
(As of July 22)
Pos. Driver Points Deficit Wins Top 5 Top 10 Earnings
1. Steve Francis 3,996 1 16 26 $70,750
2. Clint Smith 3,964 (-32) 3 14 23 $90,250
3. Chub Frank 3,928 (-68) 4 13 22 $81,630
4. Shane Clanton 3,908 (-88) 2 11 20 $69,610
5. Josh Richards 3,902 (-94) 3 9 19 $74,340
6. Rick Eckert 3,872 (-124) 0 9 18 $58,170
7. Darrell Lanigan 3,671 (-325) 2 5 19 $60,090
8. Tim Fuller 3,179 (-817) 1 6 9 $52,000
9. Shannon Babb 2,932 (-1064) 4 10 13 $69,190
10. Brian Shirley 2,845 (-1151) 1 3 8 $40,240
Most Recent Outlaws Races
6/30 Lernerville Speedway (Sarver, Pa.)
Winner: Scott Bloomquist
7/3 I-44 Speedway (Lebanon, Mo.)
Winner: Clint Smith
7/20 Virginia Motor Speedway (Jamaica, Va.)
Winner: Shane Clanton
7/21 Hagerstown Speedway (Hagerstown, Md.)
Winner: Josh Richards
7/22 Eriez Speedway (Hammett, Pa.)
Winner: Josh Richards
Upcoming Outlaws Schedule
7/25 Attica Raceway Park (Attica, Ohio)
7/26 Lawrenceburg Speedway (Lawrenceburg, Ind.)
7/27 Eldora Speedway (New Weston, Ohio)
7/28 Sharon Speedway (Hartford, Ohio)
8/21 Volunteer Speedway (Bulls Gap, Tenn.)
*Stats courtesy of www.worldofoutlaws.com*
2006 Review:
Eckert Dominates Buckeye 50 at Sharon Speedway
July 8, 2006; HARTFORD, Ohio - Rick Eckert held off a late charge by Chub Frank, and took the checkered flag to win the World of Outlaws Late Model Series "Buckeye 50" presented by Tom's Sewer & Drain Service on the 3/8-mile oval at Sharon Speedway.
The beautiful evening began with "The Million Dollar Man" Donnie Moran lapped the oval in 15.842 seconds during qualifying. Eckert was second, Frank third, Robbie Blair fourth and Darrell Lanigan fifth.
Moran went on to win the first 10-lap heat race of the evening. Eckert, a seven-time winner in 2006, had the car to beat in the second heat race of the night. Josh Richards steered the #1 Rocket Chassis machine to victory in third heat, and Dave Scott won the fourth and final late model heat of the night.
Following the heat races, John Blankenship, Clint Smith and Dutch Davies raced their way into the feature by finishing first through third in the first B-Main. In the second B-Main, Chad Ruhlman, Mike Balzano and Chris Hackett all transferred to the 50-lap A-Main. Dave Scott took the checkered flag in the 4-lap dash to earn the pole for the "Buckeye 50."
Dave Scott, for the first time in his career, and Eckert paced the field to the green flag for the "Buckeye 50." Moran's good evening ended after only one lap into the feature. He pulled off the oval with an engine problem. Eckert led at the drop of the green, with Scott in second. Eckert streaked away from the field after one lap was in the books. Lanigan was on the move early, as he took second spot away from Scott. This battle was behind the #24 machine driven by Eckert. Eckert built a ½-second lead over Lanigan after five circuits around the oval. Lanigan and Eckert drove away from the field to make it a two-car runaway in the preliminary stages of the "Buckeye 50."
After 10 laps, Josh Richards, who started fourth, reeled in Lanigan in the battle for the second position behind Eckert. "Kid Rocket" used a lapped machine to his advantage in turn two in his battle with Lanigan. Richards dipped low and pinned Lanigan behind a lapped car to take second spot. Eckert's car was on rails through traffic as he built nearly a ½ straightaway advantage over Richards. The caution flag flew on lap 23 as Steve Francis slowed with a problem.
On the restart, Eckert maintained his edge over Richards, who drove a backup car with only a total of four laps on a racetrack in well over one year. Richards looked low in turn one on lap number 26. Eckert held off the charge, as he stuck his machine on the cushion in turn two. As Eckert and Richards battled side-by-side for the lead, Chub Frank moved into third.
With 20 laps remaining in the "Buckeye 50" Eckert held a five car-length lead over Richards and Frank. The top three cars remained locked down in the battle for the top spot until a lap 47 yellow for Shane Clanton bunched up the field. Frank used the restart to jet around Richards on the cushion in turn two. Frank set sail after Eckert on the white flag lap, but Eckert wheeled his machine to the flag ahead of Frank. He took the checkered flag for the eighth time in 2006 on the World of Outlaws Late Model Series tour. Frank wound up in second, with Richards in third. Lanigan came home in fourth spot, and Robbie Blair was fifth. Dale McDowell, Davey Johnson, Todd Andrews, Dave Hess and Chad Ruhlman rounded out the top 10 finishers. Eckert led all 50 laps in the "Buckeye 50."
2006 Top 10 Finishers from July 8, 2006
1. Rick Eckert
2. Chub Frank
3. Josh Richards
4. Darrell Lanigan
5. Robbie Blair
6. Dale McDowell
7. Davey Johnson
8. Todd Andrews
9. Dave Hess
10. Chad Ruhlman
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