INDIANAPOLIS (May 22, 2012) – There is something special about being an American on Memorial Day weekend. It’s a time to remember and honor those who protect and serve this country. The sport of auto racing is just about as American as it gets and, on Memorial Day weekend, the sport traditionally takes center stage nationally with major events in Charlotte and Indianapolis. The World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Car Series brings its grassroots short-track racing heritage to both regions beginning with Friday’s Circle K NOS Energy Outlaw Showdown at The Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord, N.C., and concluding Monday with an event at Lawrenceburg (Ind.) Speedway.
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Memorial Day Weekend Means Racing: Kraig Kinser On Track at Charlotte & Lawrenceburg
Bloomington, Ind. — May 23, 2012 — When talking about racing on Memorial Day Weekend, two states take center stage — Indiana and North Carolina. Kraig Kinser, who has called both states home during his career, will have a chance to compete in each, as the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series is in action over the holiday weekend.
Fast Talkers: Charlotte
Fast Talkers: Outlaws Open Up about The Dirt Track at Charlotte
It’s the first live TV event of the season, beginning Friday at 8 p.m. (EST) on SPEED
CONCORD, N.C. — May 22, 2012 — A unique spotlight will be placed on the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Friday as the series rolls into The Dirt Track at Charlotte.
For the first time this season, the Outlaws will be broadcast live on SPEED for the race at the 4/10-mile oval. The event is set to begin airing at 8 p.m. (EST).
Here are some thoughts about being on television and competing at the track from the full-time World of Outlaws drivers:
Victory and Near Sweep of Hagerstown for Dollansky
The lone stop of the season in Maryland was next for Craig Dollansky and the Big Game Treestands #7 team as the World of Outlaws took on Hagerstown Speedway on Sunday for the first time in seven years for Round 2 of the Kasey Kahne Challenge.
At a Glance: Charlotte
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at a Glance
CONCORD, N.C. – May 21, 2012 – As the World of Outlaws recently surpassed the quarter point to the season, a couple of familiar faces have placed themselves atop the standings.
Steve Kinser, a 20-time Outlaws champion and the series winningest driver, has won two of the last four races en route to an 18-point advantage over three-time champion Sammy Swindell.
The duo and a strong contingent of champion-caliber drivers head to the Circle K NOS Energy Outlaw Showdown at The Dirt Track at Charlotte on Friday night for the season’s first televised race. The event will be broadcast live on SPEED beginning at 8 p.m. (EST).
Additionally, the World of Outlaws have partnered with Cell Phones for Soldiers as part of its “Outlaws Give Back” charitable initiative. Every fan with an adult paid admission ticket who donates a cell phone will receive a free fan pit pass upgrade to the Circle K NOS Energy Outlaw Showdown.
Kinser Earns Second 2012 Outlaws Win, Grabs Points Lead
Tony Stewart Racing’s (TSR) Steve Kinser and Donny Schatz raced three nights last week to complete their annual May swing through central Pennsylvania, Maryland and New York. Kinser continued his surge behind the wheel of the TSR No. 11 Bass Pro Shops/J.D. Byrider/Chevrolet Maxim, racing to a top-five finish Wednesday at Rolling Wheels Raceway in Elbrige, N.Y., and scoring his second triumph of 2012 Saturday by leading all 25 laps of the A-Feature at Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, N.Y. Schatz, who struggled in qualifying both Saturday and Sunday, closed the week by charging the TSR No. 15 No. 15 STP/Armor All/Chevrolet J&J from 26th to 10th Sunday at Hagerstown (Md.) Speedway.
Meet & Greet with Kraig Kinser at Hendrickcars.com Store on Tuesday, May 22
Concord, N.C. — May 21, 2012 — Kraig Kinser, driver of the Hendrickcars.com sprint car on the World of Outlaws circuit, will take part in a Meet & Greet at the Hendrickcars.com store located at 9029 South Blvd. in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, May 22.
Kraig Kinser Wraps up East Coast Swing with Top Five at Hagerstown
Bloomington, Ind. — May 21, 2012 — Kraig Kinser had plenty of speed during the second week of the World of Outlaws East Coast swing, and while the results did not quite show this every night, he did pick up a pair of Top-10 finishes, including a fifth-place showing at Hagerstown Speedway, which have helped the third-generation driver get headed back in the right direction, after a tough first week of the East Coast swing.
Doar Looks To Rebound At Tyler Co.
Wisconsin’s Doar Hopes For Season-Turning Run In ‘Jackpot 100’ On May 26 At Tyler County Speedway
$25,000-To-Win World of Outlaws Late Model Series Spectacular Highlights West Virginia Oval’s ‘Bullring Bonanza’ Weekend
By Kevin Kovac, WoO LMS P.R. Director
MIDDLEBOURNE, WV – May 21, 2012 – Normally a driver from Wisconsin wouldn’t look toward a track in West Virginia to turn around a moribund season, but Pat Doar is doing just that as the World of Outlaws Late Model Series heads to Tyler County Speedway this Saturday night (May 26) for the inaugural ‘Jackpot 100.’
The quarter-mile Mountaineer State oval was, of course, very good to Doar last year. The 2011 WoO LMS Rookie of the Year’s first-ever visit for September’s ‘Black Diamond 125’ resulted in a 40-lap Qualifying Feature win worth $10,000 and a solid seventh-place finish in the 45-lap ‘Sweet Sixteen’ finale, giving him reason to believe that a return to Tyler County could bring an end to his frustrating sophomore slump on the national tour.
Dollansky Dictates Hagerstown
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Dollansky Dictates Round 2 of Kasey Kahne Challenge
Kinser takes over the World of Outlaws points lead after late charge at Hagerstown
HAGERSTOWN, Md. — May 20, 2012 — Craig Dollansky was clearly the fastest at Hagerstown Speedway on Sunday night.
He clocked in almost a quarter of a second faster than anyone else – and less than two-tenths off the track record – in qualifying, charged from fourth to claim his heat race, nearly won the dash after starting sixth and led all 25 laps of the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet presents the Kasey Kahne Challenge brought to you by O’Neill Race Gear feature.
“We had a good race car from the time we unloaded,” Dollansky said after his third World of Outlaws win of the season.
It was his first career Outlaws victory at Hagerstown Speedway in the series return to the half-mile track following a six-year absence.
