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Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Championship Points through March 1
Concord, NC— March 3, 2008--By: Tony Veneziano, World of Outlaws PR Director
Craig Dollansky used his fourth Top-Five finish of the season in the same number of events to retain the lead in the Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series championship standings after the Cactus Classic at Manzanita Speedway on Saturday night.
Jason Meyers remained second in points, just two markers out of the lead after earning his second A-Feature win of the 2008 campaign. The native of Clovis, California also has finished in the Top-Five in all four races this season.
Donny Schatz earned his third runner-up finish in four starts on Saturday night to remain third in points, just 21 markers behind Dollansky.
Joey Saldana used a fourth-place performance in the Cactus Classic to remain fourth in the standings, 39 markers out of the lead.
Terry McCarl earned his third Top-10 finish of the season at Manzanita Speedway and remained fifth in points.
Kerry Madsen, the reigning Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year jumped from 12th in the standings to sixth after an impressive 21st to eighth-place run on Saturday night that also earned him his second KSE Race Products Hard Charger Award of the 2008 season.
Steve Kinser, the 20-time World of Outlaws champion also made a big jump in points, as he went from 15th to seventh after a sixth-place run at Manzanita Speedway.
The rest of the Top-10 remained the same after the Cactus Classic, with Chad Kemenah in eighth, Jac Haudenschild in ninth and Jason Sides in 10th.
Other drivers that gained positions after the race at Manzanita Speedway included: Tim Shaffer who moved from 16h to 11th and Kraig Kinser who jumped from 18th to 12th after a Top-10 finish.
Danny Lasoski, the 2001 World of Outlaws champion, who won earlier this season during the Alltel DIRTcar Nationals moved from 17th to 14th after Saturday night’s event.
Lucas Wolfe, a contender for the Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year Award in 2008 jumped from 19th to 14th after a solid run on Saturday night.
Shane Stewart used a third-place run at Manzanita Speedway to move into the 16th spot in the standings, with Sam Hafertepe Jr. and Justin Henderson also moving into the Top-20.
The Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series returns to action on Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15 at Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, Tennessee.
Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Championship Standings Through March 1
Position
Driver
Points
Difference
Earnings
Wins
Top-5
Top-10
1.
Craig Dollansky
593
$20,000
2
4
4
2.
Jason Meyers
591
-2
$25,500
1
4
4
3.
Donny Schatz
572
-21
$17,300
0
3
4
4.
Joey Saldana
554
-39
$9,400
0
2
4
5.
Terry McCarl
534
-59
$8,080
0
2
3
6
Kerry Madsen
506
-87
$5,780
0
0
2
7.
Steve Kinser
503
-90
$6,250
0
1
2
8.
Chad Kemenah
500
-93
$5,050
0
0
2
9.
Jac Haudenschild
489
-104
$4,430
0
0
1
10.
Jason Sides
480
-113
$4,800
0
0
1
11.
Tim Shaffer
480
-113
$3,950
0
0
0
12.
Kraig Kinser
476
-117
$4,800
0
0
1
13.
Daryn Pittman
475
-118
$4,700
0
0
2
14.
Danny Lasoski
474
-119
$12,400
1
1
1
15.
Lucas Wolfe
447
-146
$3,700
0
0
0
16.
Shane Stewart
441
-152
$4,225
0
1
1
17.
Sam Hafertepe Jr.
438
-155
$3,150
0
0
0
18.
Lance Dewease
404
-189
$5,800
0
1
2
19.
Tim Kaeding
396
-197
$4,900
0
0
3
20.
Justin Henderson
382
-211
$1,950
0
0
0
2008 STAT ATTACK
There have been four 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- 2
2- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota- 1
Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 1
Lap leaders, including A-features and preliminary features Car, driver, hometown - Total laps led (5 Drivers have led laps)
1- Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 34 laps
2- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota- 30 laps
Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 30 laps
4- Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 19 laps
5- Tim Kaeding, San Jose, California- 7 laps
Time trial leaders (3 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
Dash Winners (4different winners) Rank - Driver, Hometown - Dash Wins
1- Tim Kaeding, San Jose, California- 1
Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 1
Daryn Pittman, Owasso, Oklahoma- 1
Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 1
Pole Positions (4 different drivers) Rank - Driver, Hometown - Poles
1- Tim Kaeding, San Jose, California- 1
Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 1
Daryn Pittman, Owasso, Oklahoma- 1
Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 1
B-main Winners (3 different winners) Rank - Driver, Hometown - B-Main Wins
1- Jac Haudenschild, Wooster, Ohio- 1
Chad Kemenah, Findlay, Ohio- 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
Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 1
Crane Cams Engine Builder Challenge
Shaver Specialties 18
Kistler Engines 13 / -5
Don Ott Engines 13 / -5
Speedway Engines 12 / -6
Chassis Builder Challenge
Maxim 19
J&J / 17 / -2
Triple X 12 / -7
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.
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