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Meyers Takes World of Outlaws Point Lead After Win at Lernerville
Sarver, PA— May 14, 2008—Jason Meyers used his fourth A-Feature win of the season on Tuesday night in the Commonwealth Clash at Lernerville Speedway to take the lead in the Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series championship standings. The native of Clovis, California earned three bonus points for being third quickest in time trials and now holds a one-point advantage over Craig Dollansky.
Dollansky earned his seventh Top-Five finish of the season on Tuesday night. He lined up 20th for the 35-lap event and wound up fifth, to earn the KSE Race Products Hard Charger Award. He has finished sixth or better in all eight events this season.
Donny Schatz used his eighth Top-10 finish of the season to remain third in points, just 25 markers behind Meyers. The two-time defending series champion came from 21st to finish seventh in the Commonwealth Clash.
Joey Saldana used his seventh Top-10 finish in eight starts to remain fourth in points. Kerry Madsen rounds out the Top-Five in the championship standings, after also earning a Top-10 on Tuesday night.
Steve Kinser remains sixth in points, with Terry McCarl moving up to seventh after a runner-up performance on Tuesday night. Chad Kemenah also gained a spot after a podium finish and now is eighth in points, with Jac Haudenschild and Daryn Pittman rounding out the Top-10.
Other drivers that moved up in points after the Commonwealth Clash were: Kraig Kinser up to 13th and Sam Hafertepe Jr. who jumped into 14th.
The Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series returns to action at Williams Grove Speedway on Thursday, May 14 and Friday, May 15. Both events will be taped by SPEED for broadcast on May 31 and June 8.
Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Championship Standings Through May 13
Position
Driver
Points
Difference
Earnings
Wins
Top-5
Top-10
1.
Jason Meyers
1173
$50,100
4
7
8
2.
Craig Dollansky
1172
-1
$40,300
2
7
8
3.
Donny Schatz
1148
-25
$37,100
1
5
8
4.
Joey Saldana
1114
-59
$21,500
0
4
7
5.
Kerry Madsen
1050
-123
$14,280
0
1
5
6
Steve Kinser
1035
-138
$13,650
0
2
4
7.
Terry McCarl
1022
-151
$16,330
0
3
4
8.
Chad Kemenah
1019
-154
$12,850
0
1
4
9.
Jac Haudenschild
1012
-161
$12,130
0
2
3
10.
Daryn Pittman
997
-176
$12,100
0
0
5
11.
Tim Shaffer
976
-197
$10,250
0
2
2
12.
Jason Sides
939
-234
$10,075
0
1
2
13.
Kraig Kinser
920
-253
$6,950
0
0
1
14.
Sam Hafertepe Jr.
908
-265
$8,000
0
0
1
15.
Lucas Wolfe
888
-285
$7,730
0
0
1
16.
Shane Stewart
886
-287
$8,325
0
1
2
17.
Danny Lasoski
841
-332
$17,250
1
1
3
18.
Tony Bruce Jr.
813
-360
$5,485
0
0
0
19.
Chad Hillier
758
-415
$4,110
0
0
0
20.
Justin Henderson
612
-561
$3,850
0
0
0
2008 STAT ATTACK
There have been eight Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series A-Feature events this season.
A-Feature winners (4 Different Drivers) Driver, Hometown - Wins
1- Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 4
2- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota- 2
3- Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 1
Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 1
Lap leaders, including A-features and preliminary features Car, driver, hometown - Total laps led (9 Drivers have led laps)
1- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota- 71 laps
2- Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 61 laps
3- Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 30 laps
4- Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 27 laps
5- Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana- 20 laps
6- Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Indiana- 17 laps
7- Terry McCarl, Altoona, Iowa- 9 laps
8- Dale Blaney, Hartford, Ohio- 8 laps
9- Tim Kaeding, San Jose, California- 7 laps
Time trial leaders (6 different drivers) Rank - Driver, Hometown - Quick times
1- Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota - 2
Shane Stewart, Bixby, Oklahoma- 2
3- Cody Darrah, Red Lion, Pennsylvania- 1
Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota- 1
Chad Kemenah, Findlay, Ohio - 1
Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana- 1
Dash Winners (8 different winners) Rank - Driver, Hometown - Dash Wins
1- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota - 1
Jac Haudenschild, Wooster, Ohio- 1
Tim Kaeding, San Jose, California- 1
Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Indiana- 1
Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 1
Daryn Pittman, Owasso, Oklahoma- 1
Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana - 1
Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 1
Pole Positions (8 different drivers) Rank - Driver, Hometown - Poles
1- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota - 1
Jac Haudenschild, Wooster, Ohio- 1
Tim Kaeding, San Jose, California- 1
Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Indiana- 1
Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 1
Daryn Pittman, Owasso, Oklahoma- 1
Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana - 1
Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 1
B-main Winners (7 different winners) Rank - Driver, Hometown - B-Main Wins
1- Sam Hafertepe Jr., Sunnyvale, Texas- 1
Jac Haudenschild, Wooster, Ohio- 1
Chad Kemenah, Findlay, Ohio- 1
Terry McCarl, Altoona, Iowa- 1
Brian Paulus, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania- 1
Danny Smith, Danville, Indiana - 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
Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota- 1
Kraig Kinser, Bloomington, Indiana- 1
Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 1
Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 1
Tim Shaffer, Aliquippa, Pennsylvania- 1
Penske Power Position
1 Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana- 2
2 Jac Haudenschild, Wooster, Ohio- 1
Chad Kemenah, Findlay, Ohio- 1
Terry McCarl, Altoona, Iowa- 1
Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 1
Jason Sides, Bartlett, Tennessee- 1
Shane Stewart, Bixby, Oklahoma- 1
Chicken Hawk Hot Lap
1- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota- 2
2- Dale Blaney, Hartford, Ohio- 1
Tim Kaeding, San Jose, California- 1
Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Indiana- 1
Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 1
Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana- 1
Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 1
Top-10 in Championship Points
1. Jason Meyers 1173
2. Craig Dollansky 1172
3. Donny Schatz 1148
4. Joey Saldana 1114
5. Kerry Madsen 1050
6. Steve Kinser 1035
7. Terry McCarl 1022
8. Chad Kemenah 1019
9. Jac Haudenschild 1012
10. Daryn Pittman 997
Qwik Liner Cup Points through May 3
Craig Dollansky 22
Jason Meyers 15
Donny Schatz 10
Shane Stewart 10
Joey Saldana 8
Cody Darrah 7
Kerry Madsen 6
Jeff Shepard 6
Sam Hafertepe Jr. 5
Chad Kemenah 5
Ed Lunch Jr. 4
Steve Kinser 3
Danny Lasoski 3
Daryn Pittman 3
Sammy Swindell 3
Randy Hannagan 2
Jac Haudenschild 2
Greg Hodnett 2
Kraig Kinser 2
Jason Sides 2
Crane Cams Engine Builder Challenge
Shaver Specialties 33
Don Ott Engines 28 / -5
Speedway Engines 27 / -6
Kistler Engines 24 / -9
Chassis Builder Challenge
Maxim 38
J&J 34 / -4
Triple X Race Co. 15 / -23
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