CHICO, Calif. — Sept. 10, 2016 — California native Rico Abreu added his name to the list of Gold Cup Champions at Silver Dollar Speedway Saturday night after a long, collision-filled race. Daryn Pittman, all over Abreu for much of the 40-lap feature, finished second, bringing him back up to third in points standings. Local driver Andy Forsberg finished third.
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Abreu Gets the Gold
California Native Rico Abreu Wins a Wild Gold Cup Race of Champions Finale at Silver Dollar Speedway
by Gary Thomas
CHICO, Calif. – Sept. 10, 2016 — For the sixth time in seven years the Gold Cup Race of Champions trophy is staying in the Golden State after Rutherford, California’s Rico Abreu dominated much of the feature on Saturday, before holding off a late charge from Daryn Pittman to score his first career win in the 63rd running of the prestigious event.
A wild and intense 40-lap Gold Cup finale was presented to fans on Saturday night in Chico. The victory marked Abreu’s fifth career World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series triumph aboard the Abreu Vineyards No. 24 machine. It was his second win of the season to go along with his victory at the Ironman 55 in Pevely during the month of August.
Stewart Takes Night One at Gold Cup
Bixby, Oklahoma’s Shane Stewart Kicks Off Gold Cup Race of Champions in Victory Lane at Silver Dollar Speedway
by Gary Thomas
CHICO, Calif. — Sept. 9, 2016 — Putting a recent string of bad luck behind him Bixby, Oklahoma’s Shane Stewart proceeded to score an emphatic victory on opening night of the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series sanctioned Gold Cup Race of Champions at Silver Dollar Speedway on Friday.
09/09/16 Silver Dollar Speedway
CHICO, Calif. — Sept. 9, 2016 — Shane Stewart scored his sixth win of the season on the first night of the Gold Cup Race of Champions at the Silver Dollar Speedway. The battle with Joey Saldana was on from the getgo, with Stewart taking the lead on lap 11 and holding it for the remaining 19 laps with numerous cautions throughout. “Wild Child” Jac Haudenschild takes third.
Mourning a Legend
World of Outlaws Mourn the Loss of Lanny Edwards
CONCORD, N.C. — Sept. 9, 2016 — The World of Outlaws extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Lanny Edwards, who passed on today at the age of 76.
Edwards was a pioneer in growing the sport of dirt track racing. Since 1962, when Edwards promoted his first race — “a street stock and factory stock show that packed the house,” according to the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame — track operators across the country have looked to Edwards as a leader and innovative promoter balancing all aspects of the business. The Childress, Texas native was also a part of the inner-circle that established the World of Outlaws series back in 1978.
Outlaws Return to Clay County
World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series Returns to Clay County Fair Speedway on September 16
by Tony Veneziano
SPENCER, Iowa — Sept. 7, 2016 — The World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series returns to Clay County Fair Speedway as part of the 2016 Clay County Fair on Friday, September 16 for the Arnold Motor Supply Shootout Presented by Bob’s Bike Shop, Vanderhaag’s Inc., H&N Chevrolet and Gillund Enterprises. The National Sprint League will also be in action with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series.
First-Ever Willamette Win for Schatz
Schatz Picks Up World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series Season Win 21 during a Non-Stop Affair at Willamette Speedway
by Gary Thomas
LEBANON, Ore. — Sept. 7, 2016 — After taking the lead early on, Fargo, North Dakota’s Donny Schatz proceeded to dominate the final half of the feature on Wednesday night at Willamette Speedway to score his World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series leading 21st victory of the season.
With the win Schatz has now captured five of the seven World of Outlaws events held since the Knoxville Nationals aboard his Tony Stewart Racing/ Bad Boy Off Road No. 15 machine. The triumph came during a non-stop 30-lap affair that was completed in just over seven minutes.
09/07/16 Willamette Speedway
LEBANON, Ore. — Sept. 7, 2016 — Donny Schatz scored his first-ever win at Willamette Speedway in a 7:03-minute, 30-lap feature. Meanwhile, a tough battle was fought for second and third, with 2014 Willamette winner Shane Stewart taking second, and Brad Sweet finishing behind him for third.
FVP High-Banked Nationals
World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series Invades U.S. 36 Raceway for the FVP Missouri High-Banked Nationals
‘The Greatest Show on Dirt’ marks their return to U.S. 36 Raceway on September 17 for the first time since 2009
CONCORD, N.C. — Sept. 8, 2016 — The World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series attacks the blazing-fast Missouri high-banks of U.S. 36 Raceway for the FVP Missouri High-Banked Nationals on Saturday, September 17.
The 0.375-clay oval of U.S. 36 Raceway features High Banks, High Speed and a High Trophy. “Big Bertha” has become one of the most sought after trophies in Dirt Track Racing, measuring in at a staggering six-feet, three-inches tall, all capped with a cup that is 12-inches in diameter. The trophy stands taller than most of the drivers trying to capture it.
Grays Harbor Gets Rained Out
ELMA, Wash. — Sept. 5, 2016 —Tonight’s World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series event at the Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Washington has been canceled due to the inclement weather. There will be no make-up date scheduled.
