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Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series At a Glance: Eldora Speedway
Concord, NC April 8, 2008--By: Tony Veneziano, World of Outlaws PR Director
WHAT
The Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series makes their first of four visits to the famed Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio this weekend, for two full nights of racing on Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12.
Craig Dollansky currently leads the championship standings over Jason Meyers by a single point. Meyers won his second consecutive A-Feature event last Saturday night at I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Missouri and has three wins on the year to lead the series. Dollansky and Meyers enter the events at Eldora as the only two drivers that have finished in the Top-Five in all five races in 2008. They both have won at the half-mile in the past.
WHEN
On Friday, April 11, the Pit Gates will open 3:00 p.m. Eastern, while the Grandstand Gates will also open at 3:00 p.m. Eastern and Hot Laps are tentatively set for 6:00 p.m. Eastern.
On Saturday, April 12, the Pit Gates will open 3:00 p.m. Eastern, while the Grandstand Gates will also open at 3:00 p.m. Eastern and Hot Laps are tentatively set for 6:00 p.m. Eastern.
WHERE
Eldora Speedway is located in Rossburg, Ohio. Travel 2.5 miles north of Rossburg on SR 118 (60 miles northwest of Dayton).
TICKETS
On Friday, April 11 tickets for those 16-over will be $25, with tickets for those ages 12-15 just $12, with children 7-11 only $6 and kids 6-under will be admitted free of charge.
On Saturday, April 12, tickets for those 16-over will be $25, with tickets for those ages 12-15 just $12, with children 7-11 only $6 and kids 6-under will be admitted free of charge.
For ticket information visit: http://www.eldoraspeedway.com or call (937) 338-3815.
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
Eldora Speedway is at: http://www.eldoraspeedway.com
DIRTvision.com is at: http://www.DIRTVision.com
ABOUT THE TRACK
Eldora Speedway is a high-banked 1/2-mile oval. The track record of 12.707 seconds was established by Craig Dollansky on April 13, 2002.
PREVIOUS WINNERS
World of Outlaws Sprint Series A-Feature winners at Eldora Speedway include:
2007- Jason Meyers on April 13, Paul McMahan on June 2, Steve Kinser on July 13, Donny Schatz on July 14, Joey Saldana on September 21
2006- Sammy Swindell on April 8, Craig Dollansky on June 3, Craig Dollansky on July 14, Joey Saldana on July 15, Joey Saldana on Aug. 4
2005 Steve Kinser on April 9, Sammy Swindell on June 4, Steve Kinser on July 15, Steve Kinser on July 16, Jac Haudenschild on Aug. 5
2004 Sammy Swindell on Aug. 6, Jason Sides on July 17, Dale Blaney on July 16, Danny Lasoski on June 5, Steve Kinser on April 10
2003 Sammy Swindell on April 19, Steve Kinser on May 31, Steve Kinser on July 18, Steve Kinser on July 19, Jason Meyers on Aug. 8
2002 Craig Dollansky on April 13, Steve Kinser on June 1, Daryn Pittman on July 19, Joey Saldana on July 20, Steve Kinser on Aug. 2
2001 Mark Kinser on April 14, Andy Hillenburg on June 2, Andy Hillenburg on July 20, Mark Kinser on July 21, Steve Kinser on Aug. 3
2000 Steve Kinser on April 22, Mark Kinser on June 3, Sammy Swindell in July 14, Dale Blaney on July 15, Tim Shaffer on Aug. 4
1999 Tim Shaffer on June 5, Mark Kinser on July 15, Greg Hodnett on July 16, Sammy Swindell on July 17, Stevie Smith on Aug. 6
1998 Sammy Swindell on April 11, Sammy Swindell on June 13, Jac Haudenschild on July 17, Jac Haudenschild on July 18, Jac Haudenschild on Aug. 7
1997 Sammy Swindell on April 4, Dave Blaney on June 14, Dave Blaney on July 18, Steve Kinser on July 19, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 8
1996 Sammy Swindell on April 5, Steve Kinser on June 15, Mark Kinser on July 19, Johnny Herrera on July 20, Mark Kinser on Aug. 9
1995 Jac Haudenschild on April 15, Steve Kinser on June 10, Dave Blaney on Aug. 11 1994 Kenny Jacobs on April 17, Kenny Jacobs on June 11, Dave Blaney on Aug. 12 1993 Dave Blaney on April 18, Steve Kinser on June 12, Dave Blaney on Aug. 13
1992 Sammy Swindell on April 12
1991 Steve Kinser on June 7, Sammy Swindell on June 8
1990 Steve Kinser on April 22, Steve Kinser on June 9
1989 Jeff Swindell on April 23, Doug Wolfgang on June 10, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 5
1988 Doug Wolfgang on April 10, Steve Kinser on Aug. 27
1987 Steve Kinser on April 12, Steve Kinser on Aug. 8
1986 Bobby Allen on Aug. 9
1985 Doug Wolfgang on April 14, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 10
1984 Ron Shuman on April 8
1983 Brad Doty on May 22
1982 Danny Smith on May 8, Sammy Swindell on May 9, Doug Wolfgang on June 12, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 7, Steve Kinser on Oct. 17
1981 Sammy Swindell on May 16, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 8, Steve Kinser on Oct. 18 1980 Sammy Swindell on April 13,Steve Kinser on May 4, Steve Kinser on May 25,Steve Kinser on July 5, Steve Kinser on Aug. 9, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 30, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 31, Steve Kinser on Oct. 19
1979 Ron Shuman on April 15, Dub May on May 27, Steve Kinser on July 3, Sammy Swindell on July 14, Steve Kinser on Aug. 4, Doug Wolfgang on Sept. 1, Shane Carson on Oct. 21
1978 Bobby Allen on April 16, Rick Ferkel on April 30, Steve Kinser on May 21, Rick Ferkel on July 3, Randy Ford on Aug. 3, Rick Ferkel on Aug. 4, Rick Ferkel on Aug. 5, Steve Kinser on Sept. 3, Shane Carson on Oct. 29
FEATURE WINNERS: There have been five Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series A-Feature events held in 2008. The winners include: Jason Meyers (Volusia Speedway Park, Manzanita Speedway and I-55 Raceway), Craig Dollansky (Volusia Speedway Park) and Danny Lasoski (Volusia Speedway Park).
1/2-MILE WINNERS: Eldora Speedway is a high-banked 1/2-mile oval. The Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series have raced four times this season on a track that size. The winners include: Jason Meyers (Volusia Speedway Park and Manzanita Speedway), Craig Dollansky (Volusia Speedway Park) and Danny Lasoski (Volusia Speedway 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 April 5
Position
Driver
Points
Difference
Earnings
Wins
Top-5
Top-10
1.
Craig Dollansky
743
$25,500
1
5
5
2.
Jason Meyers
742
-1
$35,500
3
5
5
3.
Donny Schatz
706
-37
$19,400
0
3
5
4.
Joey Saldana
700
-43
$12,600
0
3
5
5.
Terry McCarl
652
-91
$8,980
0
2
3
6
Chad Kemenah
643
-100
$7,350
0
0
3
7.
Kerry Madsen
637
-106
$7,280
0
0
2
8.
Jac Haudenschild
629
-114
$6,930
0
1
2
9.
Steve Kinser
629
-114
$7,450
0
1
2
10.
Tim Shaffer
622
-121
$6,750
0
1
1
11.
Daryn Pittman
611
-132
$6,900
0
0
3
12.
Danny Lasoski
604
-139
$14,400
1
1
2
13.
Jason Sides
600
-143
$5,800
0
0
1
14.
Kraig Kinser
588
-155
$5,600
0
0
1
15.
Shane Stewart
573
-170
$6,275
0
1
2
16.
Lucas Wolfe
561
-182
$4,500
0
0
0
17.
Sam Hafertepe Jr.
540
-203
$3,950
0
0
0
18.
Justin Henderson
506
-237
$3,050
0
0
0
19.
Tony Bruce Jr.
498
-245
$3,025
0
0
0
20.
Chad Hillier
455
-288
$2,060
0
0
0
2008 STAT ATTACK
There have been five 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- 3
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- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota- 61 laps
2- Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 43 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 (4 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
Chad Kemenah, Findlay, Ohio - 1
Dash Winners (5different winners) Rank - Driver, Hometown - Dash Wins
1- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota - 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 (5 different drivers) Rank - Driver, Hometown - Poles
1- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota - 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
Danny Smith, Danville, Indiana - 1
T.J. Stutts, Liverpool, Pennsylvania- 1
KSE Racing Products Hard Charger Award
1- Kerry Madsen, St. Marys, NWS- 2
2- Lance Dewease, Fayetteville, Pennsylvania- 1
Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 1
Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 1
Qwik Liner Cup Points through April 5
Craig Dollansky 21
Shane Stewart 10
Jason Meyers 8
Cody Darrah 7
Jeff Shepard 6
Chad Kemenah 5
Kerry Madsen 3
Daryn Pittman 3
Sammy Swindell 3
Randy Hannagan 2
Kraig Kinser 2
Joey Saldana 2
Steve Kinser 1
Sam Hafertepe Jr. 1
Jac Haudenschild 1
Crane Cams Engine Builder Challenge
Shaver Specialties 20
Kistler Engines 17 / -3
Speedway Engines 17 / -3
Don Ott Engines 16 / -4
Chassis Builder Challenge
Maxim 24
J&J / 21 / -3
Triple X 15 / -9
NEWS & NOTES
Picking Up a Win: Terry McCarl won the Icebreaker Challenge on Sunday night at Eagle Raceway in Nebraska, where the Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series will compete on June 14. McCarl, who started on the pole, aboard the Mark Burch owned machine led every lap to pick up the win over Billy Alley. Also competing in the race was McCarls 15-year old son Austin.
Celebrating 30 Years: The Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series continues its 30th anniversary celebration this season by highlighting a number of individuals that were instrumental during the 1978 inaugural season. To view special feature items and photos from the 1978 World of Outlaws season visit: http://www.worldofoutlaws.com/sprint/history.aspx.
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 Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series and DIRTcar Racing sanctioned events this year. For more information visit: www.DIRTVision.com.
Tune into the Web: If fans cant 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 stop at the high-banked Ό-mile Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Indiana on April 19 for the second short track race of the season.
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 Jason Meyers (3)
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 Husets 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.
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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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