April 15, 2015 | World of Outlaws

At A Glance: Sides on the Move with Gerkin

April 15, 2015 by World of Outlaws

At A Glance: Jason Sides on the Move with Scott Gerkin

The Bartlett, Tenn.-native is knocking on the door of a win as the series moves to Keller Auto Speedway and Perris Auto Speedway

CONCORD, N.C. – April 15, 2015 – The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series wraps up its spring California swing this weekend at Keller Auto Speedway in Hanford, Calif. and Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway. One driver who is experiencing a renaissance as the season gets into full swing is Jason Sides.

The Bartlett, Tenn.-native moved into 2015 after a disappointing run the previous season. Sides, a 13-time series winner, finished 2014 with no wins and only three top-five finishes.

Schatz Scores Two More Outlaw Wins

April 15, 2015 by World of Outlaws

Donny Schatz and his Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing (TSR) team delivered three impressive performances last week in World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Car Series action. With victories Wednesday at Placerville (Calif.) Speedway and Sunday at Calistoga (Calif.) Speedway, Schatz and his Bad Boy Buggies/Chevrolet Performance-backed team have amassed four wins in the first nine races of this year’s Outlaw California Spring Break Tour.

Schatz, the six-time and reigning WoO champion, finished fourth in Saturday’s race at Calistoga and, through 15 races, he leads the series championship standings by 30 points over Shane Stewart. He also leads the series with five wins, nine top-fives and 13 top-10s.

Workshops for Warriors Return to Perris with Defending Winner Joey Saldana

April 15, 2015 by World of Outlaws

PERRIS, Calif. (April 13, 2014) –Joey Saldana is looking to defend last year’s World of Outlaws SoCal Showdown victory at Perris Motor Speedway, Saturday, April 18. Joining him last year in the winner’s circle celebration and set to return again are veterans from Workshops for Warriors.

Workshops for Warriors is a San Diego-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to training, certifying, and placing veterans of the U.S. Armed Services in manufacturing careers. Motter Motorsports’ sponsor HE&M Saw supports Workshops for Warriors and has donated HEMSAW metal cutting band saws to the vocational training program.

Saldana Seventh Sunday at Calistoga, Fifth in Outlaws Point Standings

April 15, 2015 by World of Outlaws

CALISTOGA, Calif. (April 12, 2015) – The Wine Country Showdown finale tonight at picturesque Calistoga Speedway brought out another field of 35 marquee sprint car teams and drivers.

Joey Saldana, last night’s fast qualifier and the Calistoga track record holder, clocked a 16.999-second lap tonight good for the No. 3 qualifying spot.

In the third heat, Saldana rolled to the green flag with his Motter Equipment HE&M Saw Beltline Body Shop sprint car from the fourth position. When the track went green, polesitter Bud Kaeding assumed the lead. Rico Abreu was second and Saldana mastered a slide job that bought him third place. The top three did not change position for the remainder of the event. Saldana solidified a spot in the dash as well as the feature.

Saldana Finishes Sixth in Calistoga Saturday Feature

April 15, 2015 by World of Outlaws

CALISTOGA, Calif. (April 11, 2015) – Tonight was the first of a two-night World of Outlaws stand at picturesque Calistoga Speedway in the heart of the California wine country.

Joey Saldana was fastest in hot laps tonight and logged his second No. 1 qualifying effort of the season, lapping the half-mile in 15.782 seconds in the Motter Equipment HE&M Saw Beltline Body Shop 71M.

Unpredictable Night of World of Outlaws Racing at Placerville

April 15, 2015 by World of Outlaws

PLACERVILLE, Calif. (April 8, 2015) — For the first time in 23 years, the World of Outlaws returned to Placerville Speedway for an event promoted by Outlaws campaigner Brad Sweet at his hometown track.

On a track where Joey Saldana had never turned a wheel, he drove the Motter Equipment HE&M Saw Beltline Body Shop 71M to an 11.008-second lap, qualifying in the No. 9 position. California drivers occupied the top eight qualifying positions, putting Saldana in the top slot for “out of state” drivers.

Heckenast Ready For Farmer City’s Illini 100

April 15, 2015 by World of Outlaws

Heckenast Hopes To Thrill Home-State Fans During Farmer City Raceway‘s Douglas Dodge Ram Trucks Illini 100

Reigning WoO LMS Rookie of the Year Enters This Weekend’s Blockbuster Doubleheader Riding Confidence From First Series Victory

By Joshua Joiner, WoO LMS PR

FARMER CITY, Ill. – April 14, 2015 – One year ago, Frank Heckenast Jr. of Frankfort, Ill., entered Farmer City Raceway‘s Douglas Dodge Ram Trucks Illini 100 simply hoping to make the main event and gain some momentum toward his rookie World of Outlaws Late Model Series season.

This weekend – with both the 2014 WoO LMS Rookie of the Year Award and his first WoO LMS victory under his belt – Heckenast has his sights aimed much higher as he returns to Farmer City’s quarter-mile bullring for a blockbuster Illini 100 weekend that features separate WoO LMS programs on both Friday and Saturday.

At A Glance: Sides on the Move with Gerkin

Schatz Scores Two More Outlaw Wins

Workshops for Warriors Return to Perris with Defending Winner Joey Saldana

Saldana Seventh Sunday at Calistoga, Fifth in Outlaws Point Standings

Saldana Finishes Sixth in Calistoga Saturday Feature

Unpredictable Night of World of Outlaws Racing at Placerville

Heckenast Ready For Farmer City’s Illini 100

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