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Selinsgrove Speedway’s Inaugural World of Outlaws Late Model Series Event On Sunday (Aug. 26) Excites Track Champ Jeff Rine

Pennsylvania Oval’s Top Winner Ready To Challenge National Stars On Home Turf

SELINSGROVE, PA – Aug. 24, 2012 – No one is more excited about the first-ever World of Outlaws Late Model Series event at Selinsgrove Speedway this Sunday night (Aug. 26) than Jeff Rine.

The historic track’s most prolific dirt Late Model winner has, after all, been waiting a long time to challenge a national tour’s superstar drivers on his home turf.

“We’ve gone to other tracks to run World of Outlaws shows over the years,” said Rine, 35, of Danville, Pa. “It’s gonna be real neat to have the Outlaws come to our track and see what we can do.”

A winner of seven points championships – including the last five in a row – and a record 77 career dirt Late Model features at Selinsgrove, Rine would love to reach Victory Lane in the richest dirt Late Model race ever contested at the sprawling half-mile oval. He knows capturing the 50-lap headliner’s $10,000 top prize will be an extremely difficult task, however. (more…)

By Scott|2012-08-24T14:13:08-04:00August 24th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Late Models, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

Outlaws Invade Rolling Wheels during Super DIRT Week

NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week Features World of Outlaws Late Models and Sprint Cars at “The Fast Track”

ELBRIDGE, N. Y. – August 22, 2012 – The World of Outlaws invade “The Fast Track” at Rolling Wheels Raceway Park for two action-packed satellite events of NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week XLI. TheWorld of Outlaws Late Model Series roars into Elbridge Thursday, Oct. 4, and “The Greatest Show on Dirt,” the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series, takes on the 5/8-mile oval Saturday, Oct. 6.

Not only is NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week XLI one of the few times race fans can catch these two series plus the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds at the same event, but it also happens to be a pivotal point in the season for each. The World of Outlaws Late Model and Sprint Car Series have only one stop before traveling south to The Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord, NC, for Lowes Foods World Finals. The Super DIRTcar Series has only two races between Super DIRT Week and championship rounds at World Finals. (more…)

By Scott|2012-08-23T02:14:29-04:00August 23rd, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Super DirtCar Series, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

Schatz Magical in Front of Hometown Fans at Nodak Speedway

The Minot native records his fourth win in the last seven Outlaws points events

MINOT, N.D. – Aug. 19, 2012 – After arguably the loudest cheer he has heard all season, Donny Schatz had a rare – and brief – emotional moment in Victory Lane on Sunday.

In front of a packed facility in the town where he grew up, Schatz picked up his first career World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series victory in the Magic City Showdown Presented by Gerdau, Sleep Inn & Suites, Minot Visitors Bureau and Magic City Implement at Nodak Speedway.

“This is where it all started for me,” he said. “This is where I made my first laps in a car and my family is from. To be here a few times and come close to winning, tonight we get to taste that victory. It’s as special as the Knoxville Nationals. To hear the crowds’ reaction and to get that trophy in front of that grandstands means everything to me.”

It continued a hot streak during the past seven points races when Schatz has amassed four wins, six podiums, seven top-five finishes and an average finish of 2.0 to close within 20 points of championship points leader Craig Dollansky. (more…)

By Scott|2012-08-20T15:47:01-04:00August 20th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Sprint Cars, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modifieds Gear up for Rolling Wheels

Get Higher at “The Fast Track” with Season’s First 150-Point Race

ELBRIDGE, N. Y. – August 20, 2012 – The Super DIRTcar Big-Block Modified Series battle for points heats up for the 100-lap, 150-point ninth round Sunday, September 2, at Rolling Wheels Raceway Park. With only a few races left before NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week XLI and the Sixth Annual Lowes Foods World Finals, and with the winner’s share of points increasing from 100 to 150, anything can happen between now and the championship.

Jimmy Phelps, second in points, trails leader and defending series champion Matt Sheppard by just 50 points and hopes resurrecting some old tactics can bring him success at the Stars & Stripes 100. The Baldwinsville, N. Y., native began his career racing regularly at Rolling Wheels, but his 2011 season saw uncharacteristic results with seventh- and eighth-place finishes. However, some retrospective strategizing helped him to an improved fourth-place finish at “The Fast Track’s” 66-lapper during All-Star Weekend in May. (more…)

By Scott|2012-08-20T15:41:41-04:00August 20th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Super DirtCar Series, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

Richards Returns To World of Outlaws Late Model Series Glory With Victory In Rough-And-Tumble NAPA Auto Parts Merritt 50

Former Tour Champ Leads Rocket Chassis House Car Teammate Brandon Sheppard To Finish Line At Michigan’s Merritt Raceway

LAKE CITY, MI – Aug. 18, 2012 – Welcome back, Josh Richards.

In just his second World of Outlaws Late Model Series start following a four-month absence to pursue his NASCAR Nationwide Series aspirations, Richards flashed his vintage hard-charging form with a triumphant run to victory in Saturday night’s NAPA Auto Parts Merritt 50 at Merritt Raceway.

Richards, 24, of Shinnston, W.Va., started from the pole position and led all but one circuit of a rough-and-tumble 50-lap A-Main. He repelled a late-race challenge from his Rocket Chassis house car teammate Brandon Sheppard of New Berlin, Ill., who finished second to give Richards’s father, Mark, a memorable sweep of the top-two spots in a dirt Late Model feature for the first time in his career as a car owner. (more…)

By Scott|2012-08-19T16:09:34-04:00August 19th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Late Models, Race Results|Comments Off

Kasey Kahne Racing Teammates Ready for Oil City Cup

Saldana, Darrah have combined for four wins in last six Outlaws events at Castrol

EDMONTON, Alberta – Aug. 18, 2012 – It’s a long trip to Castrol Raceway, but one that Kasey Kahne Racing teammates Joey Saldana and Cody Darrah both look forward to.

The duo has combined to win four of the last six World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series events at the 3/8-mile track, which hosts the Outlaws on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 24-25, for the Oil City Cup to conclude this season’s events in Canada.

“It was definitely a good stop we had there last year,” Darrah said. “We got our first Outlaws win with Kasey there.”

“Working off of Joey’s notes … that was probably our biggest success. To go off his feedback and to be able to pull a win off of it really shows how good Kasey Kahne Racing is there.”

Saldana missed the trip last year because of an injury, but is excited to return to the unique venue. (more…)

By Scott|2012-08-19T05:17:55-04:00August 19th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Sprint Cars, Upcoming Events|Comments Off

Ladouceur Beats Odds for 100th Career Pro Stock Win

Number 92 Pro Stock Driver Reaches Milestone

AKWESASNE, N. Y. – August 18, 2012 – Friday night wasn’t looking good for Joey Ladouceur at Mohawk International Raceway. With the pressure on and the stakes high, the defending Bailey Motor Company Pro Stock Series Champion with 99 career DIRTcar Pro Stock wins faced a competitive 15-car field – from the very back.

After problems in the qualifier put him last in his heat, Ladouceur started at the tail for the 35-lap feature Friday, Aug. 17, the final of 3 races in the Bailey Motor Company Pro Stock Series. However, the 2011 DIRTcar Pro Stock Series champion faced the challenge head-on, charging ahead of early race leaders George Renaud and Stephane Lebrun for his landmark 100^th DIRTcar Pro Stock victory.

“It was fun to win one that way,” said Ladouceur, who feels comfortable racing Mohawk’s 4/10-mile semi-banked oval.

“I’ve always run well at Mohawk,” he said. “I guess I just go there, kind of relax, and I know the track well, so I make the most of it.” (more…)

By Scott|2012-08-19T02:27:23-04:00August 19th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, World of Outlaws|Comments Off

Swindell Overcomes Kinser, Schatz to Claim Victory at River Cities

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Aug. 17, 2012 – It was a tale of two obstacles for Sammy Swindell on a perfect Friday evening at River Cities Speedway.

First, outduel 20-time World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion Steve Kinser for the lead on the racy, action-packed track. Second, outlast the hottest driver of late – Donny Schatz – in challenging traffic.

Swindell successfully completed both tasks to record his series-leading ninth victory in Round 2 of The Duel at the Dakotas Presented by Gerdau and Sleep Inn & Suites.

“It seemed like the first part just took forever to get going and then we went on a pretty long run it seemed like,” he said. “We were able to get the win and hold everybody else off there.”

The 40-lap event began with Swindell darting to the lead before a violent crash between Kerry Madsen and Greg Nikitenko forced a red flag on lap two. Kinser, who drove from ninth to fifth place in the dash, charged to second on the restart and quickly challenged Swindell for the top spot. (more…)

By Scott|2012-08-18T16:09:58-04:00August 18th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Race Results, Sprint Cars|Comments Off

Eckert Outduels Richards For Victory In NAPA Auto Parts Winston 50 Presented by Keyser Manufacturing

Lanigan’s Six-Race World of Outlaws Late Model Series Win Streak Ends At Michigan’s Winston Speedway

MONTAGUE, MI – Aug. 17, 2012 – Rick Eckert dashed the hopes of two fellow World of Outlaws Late Model Series stars with a triumphant run in Friday night’s NAPA Auto Parts Winston 50 Presented by Keyser Manufacturing at Winston Speedway.

The national tour’s defending champion outdueled returning two-time titlist Josh Richards to gain control of the A-Main on lap 27. He then dominated the race’s second half to snap the six-race win streak of 2012 circuit dominator Darrell Lanigan, who settled for a fifth-place finish after starting 12 ^th.

Eckert, 46, of York, Pa., earned $10,650 for his third WoO LMS victory of the season, tying him with Tim McCreadie of Watertown, N.Y., for second on the ’12 win list behind Lanigan’s single-season record of 13. He was also proud to be the driver to finally shut Union, Ky.’s Lanigan out of Victory Lane.

“I’m glad I stopped him,” Eckert said of Lanigan. “He’s been on a roll. He’s been for sure the guy to beat all year long, so this is big for our team.” (more…)

By Scott|2012-08-18T15:58:46-04:00August 18th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Late Models, Race Results|Comments Off

Richards Returns To World of Outlaw’s Tour For Michigan Swing

CONCORD, NC – Aug. 16, 2012 – HE’S BACK: Josh Richards has watched from afar this season as Darrell Lanigan has supplanted him as the most winning driver on the World of Outlaws Late Model Series since 2004.

This weekend, though, Richards will return to the national tour that made him a star with hopes of dulling Lanigan’s domination – and maybe even reclaiming the number one spot on the alltime win list.

Absent from the WoO LMS since deciding in April to pursue a NASCAR career by running the Nationwide Series, Richards, 24, of Shinnston, W.Va., will drive one of his father Mark’s Rocket Chassis house cars in NAPA Auto Parts-sponsored events on Friday night (Aug. 17) at Winston Speedway and Saturday evening (Aug. 18) at Merritt Raceway. The pair of 50-lap, $10,000-to-win events in Michigan will mark Richards’s first WoO LMS starts since March 31 when he finished sixth in the Illini 100 at Farmer City (Ill.) Raceway. (more…)

By Scott|2012-08-17T17:25:29-04:00August 17th, 2012|Featured, Front Page News, Late Models, Racing News|Comments Off