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Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series At a Glance: I-55 Raceway
Concord, NC— March 31, 2008--By: Tony Veneziano, World of Outlaws PR Director
WHAT
• The Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series 30th Anniversary Tour continues at I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Missouri on Saturday, April 5. The series first competed at the high-banked 1/3-mile in 1987, with Brad Doty and 20-time series champion Steve Kinser picking up wins. In the 28 A-Feature events contested at the track since, 18 different drivers have visited the winner’s circle, led by Kinser’s four triumphs. Of the 20 drivers competing full-time with the series this season, nine have won at the track which is co-owned by NASCAR star Ken Schrader. Joey Saldana is the defending race winner at the track.
WHEN
• On Saturday, April 5, the Pit Gates will open Noon Central, while the Grandstand Gates will open at 3 p.m. Central and Hot Laps are tentatively set for 6:15 p.m. Central.
WHERE
• I-55 Raceway is located in Pevely, Missouri. Take I-55 to Herculaneum exit (#178), then travel east on U.S. 61/67, go north to Herky-Horine Road, then 1/2-mile west.
TICKETS
• On Saturday, April 5, reserved tickets will be $32, with general admission tickets $30. For ticket information visit: http://www.i55raceway.com or call (636) 479-3219.
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
• I-55 Raceway is at: http://www.i55raceway.com
• DIRTvision.com is at: http://www.DIRTVision.com
ABOUT THE TRACK
• I-55 Raceway is a high-banked 1/3-mile oval. The track record of 10.189 second was established by Stevie Smith on March 30, 2002.
PREVIOUS WINNERS
World of Outlaws Sprint Series A-Feature winners at I-55 Raceway include:
2007- Joey Saldana on July 7
2006- Donny Schatz on April 1, Brooke Tatnell on July 8
2005- Kraig Kinser on April 2, Chad Kemenah on July 8
2004- Danny Lasoski on Aug. 7, Craig Dollansky on April 17
2003- Steve Kinser on April 12, Tyler Walker on July 12
2002- Jac Haudenschild on March 30, Daryn Pittman on July 13
2001- Randy Hannagan on March 24, Stevie Smith on July 14
2000- Jac Haudenschild on July 22
1999- Jac Haudenschild on July 24
1998- Stevie Smith on July 25, Andy Hillenburg on Oct. 10
1997- Mark Kinser on May 18, Sammy Swindell on Oct. 11
1996- Mark Kinser on June 12
1992- Steve Kinser on June 10
1991- Sammy Swindell on May 4
1990- Sammy Swindell on April 14
1989- Doug Wolfgang on April 15, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 11
1988- Steve Kinser on April 23
1987- Brad Doty on April 22, Steve Kinser on Sept. 25
• FEATURE WINNERS: There have been four Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series A-Feature events held in 2008. The winners include: Jason Meyers (Volusia Speedway Park and Manzanita Speedway), Craig Dollansky (Volusia Speedway Park) and Danny Lasoski (Volusia Speedway Park).
• 1/3-MILE WINNERS: I-55 Raceway is a high-banked 1/3-mile oval. The Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series raced 10 times on a track that size in 2007. The winners included: Joey Saldana (Thunderbowl Raceway, Attica Raceway Park, Eagle Raceway and I-55 Raceway), Craig Dollansky (Lake Ozark Speedway), Tim Kaeding (Thunderbowl Raceway), Danny Lasoski (Grandview Speedway), Daryn Pittman (Charter Raceway Park), Donny Schatz (Thunderbowl Raceway) and Jason Solwold (Charter Raceway 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
Justin Henderson-http://www.justinhenderson.com
Chad Hillier-http://www.chadhillier.com
Kerry Madsen- http://www.vermeermotorsports.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 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
NEWS & NOTES
• News: Craig Dollansky currently leads the World of Outlaws championship points, along with the Qwik Liner Cup, which awards points for the Top-Five qualifiers in each of the first 13 Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series events. He also won an event at the famed Williams Grove Speedway in Pennsylvania on March 21… Jason Meyers won a pair of events in his home state of California last month, at Silver Dollar Speedway and Ocean Speedway, both tracks the World of Outlaws will compete on later this season… Donny Schatz, the two-time defending series champion remains in the National Speed Sport News Power Rankings in the sixth position… Joey Saldana competed in the Mini Gold Cup at Silver Dollar Speedway last month and also in Pennsylvania a couple of times, where he earned a runner-up finish at Williams Grove Speedway on March 21… Terry McCarl has three Top-10 finishes in the first four World of Outlaws events this season… Kerry Madsen recently competed in the King of Wings event at Perth Motorplex in his native Australia and also returned home for the Australian Sprint Car Championship, which was canceled due to rain… Steve Kinser has five wins in his career at I-55 Raceway, to lead all active drivers… Chad Kemenah earned his first career World of Outlaws A-Feature win at I-55 Raceway in 2005… Jason Sides finished third on both nights of the Spring National at Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas a couple weeks ago and also earned a Top-Five finish at State Fair Speedway in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma…Jac Haudenschild has three wins during his career at I-55 Raceway… Tim Shaffer recently competed in his home state of Pennsylvania, earning a runner-up finish at Williams Grove Speedway on March 28, along with a couple of Top-10’s at Lincoln Speedway… Kraig Kinser was victorious at I-55 Raceway in 2005… Daryn Pittman won at I-55 in 2002 and competed in Pennsylvania a couple weeks ago, along with earning two Top-10 finishes at State Fair Speedway in Oklahoma… Danny Lasoski has three wins at I-55 in his career, including one with the World of Outlaws in 2004. The 2001 series champion won at State Fair Speedway in Oklahoma on March 21 and followed that up with a runner-up performance at the 3/8-mile facility… Lucas Wolfe, who will make his first start at I-55 this week, has been competing in his home state of Pennsylvania for the last few weeks, earning a number of Top-10 finishes… Shane Stewart won the opening night of the Silver Cup Race of Champions at Silver Dollar Speedway in California on March 21 and has earned several Top-10 finishes in California over the last couple of weeks… Sam Hafertepe Jr. earned two Top-10 finishes at the Spring Nationals at Devil’s Speedway and also one at State Fair Speedway in Oklahoma City in their Spring Nationals. He finished second at Champion Park Speedway in Louisiana on March 29… Justin Henderson has three career starts with the World of Outlaws at I-55 Raceway dating back to 2006… Tony Bruce Jr. won the opening night of the Spring Nationals at Devil’s Bowl Speedway on March 14 and followed that up with a runner-up finish the following night. This past weekend, he competed in Pennsylvania at Williams Grove Speedway and Lincoln Speedway… Chad Hillier and his team recently set up shop in Brownsburg, Indiana, giving the Washington-based team a central location to work from during the season.
• Outlaws Contenders: The impressive 2008 edition of the Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series driver lineup includes: Tony Bruce Jr. (No.18 Best Well Service Eagle), Craig Dollansky (No.2 Auto Value Maxim), Sam Hafertepe Jr. (No.15H G.H. Plumbing J&J), Jac Haudenschild (No.R19 Owens-Corning Fiberglass Maxim), Justin Henderson (No.D1 Dan Dan the Sonic Man XXX), Chad Hiller (No.5C Dirt Inc. Maxim), Chad Kemenah (No. 8K Kantor Oil Co. Maxim), Kraig Kinser (No.20 Bass Pro Shops Maxim), Steve Kinser (No.11 Q Oil Maxim), Danny Lasoski (No. 5 American Compressed Steel JEI), Kerry Madsen (No. 55 TK Concrete Maxim), Terry McCarl (No.24 Big Game Treestands Eagle), Jason Meyers (No.14 GLR Investments KPC), Daryn Pittman (No.21 Titan Garages Maxim), Joey Saldana (No.9 Budweiser/Open Joist Mopar-powered JEI), Donny Schatz (No.15 Armor All J&J), Tim Shaffer (No.6 Casey’s General Stores Maxim), Jason Sides (No.7S Wetherington Tractor Service Maxim), Shane Stewart (No. 83 DTR Transport JEI) and Lucas Wolfe (No 5W Allebach Racing Maxim).
• 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- A trip to the famed Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio on April 11 and 12, followed by a stop at Tri-State Speedway in Indiana on April 19.
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
4/11/08 Eldora Speedway Rossburg, OH
4/12/08 Eldora Speedway Rossburg, OH
4/19/08 Tri-State Speedway Haubstadt, IN
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
7/9/08 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
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.
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