Sprint Cars

 

Program Targets Sprints, Late Models, and Big Blocks along with Engine Builders

CONCORD, NC – May 2, 2012 – World Racing Group announced today that Cometic Gasket, Inc.,- a leading worldwide supplier of shelf stock, custom and short-run gaskets for the performance aftermarket, original equipment and motorsports industries- has become the latest addition to the DIRTcar HP Program. The DIRTcar HP Program revolves around the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series, the World of Outlaws Late Model Series, the Super DIRTcar Series, and the DIRTcar Summit Nationals Hell Tour while supporting both the racers and engine builders, alike.

Established in 1989, Cometic has grown into a leading supplier of gaskets for championship-winning teams across the motorsports industry. Located just 30 miles east of Cleveland, in Concord, Ohio, Cometic produces and ships more than 5,000 types of gaskets worldwide.

Cometic Gasket prides themselves on the 17 years of experience and more than 5,000 types of gaskets that are shipped worldwide every year. They also value their close relationships with their customers and attention to detail that goes into every product produced in their state of the art facility located in Concord, Ohio.

“Cometic takes pride in being actively engaged with the competitors and engine builders where our gaskets and products are not only being used, but relied upon to win races and championships,” said Bob Gorman, Chief Executive Officer of Cometic Gasket, Inc. “That’s why being involved with the World Racing Group’s Dirtcar HP program was a fairly simple decision to make. It’s a forward-thinking opportunity and allows Cometic to maintain close communication with our current customer base as well as build upon our already solid marketshare within the dirt racing community. As we continue to grow, it’s important that we maintain those relationships by giving back to the racers and maintaining a presence with the sanctioning bodies where they compete. That philosophy has always been and will continue to be a cornerstone of Cometic’s marketing strategy.”

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Unsung Heroes: Mikey Kuemper – Crew Chief for Kraig Kinser

Each week throughout the season we will provide a Q&A with a team member within the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series. This week we chose Mikey Kuemper, who is the crew chief for Kraig Kinser.

Name: Mikey Kuemper

Hometown: Phoenix, Ariz.

Team: Steve Kinser Racing #11k

Title: Crew Chief

Background: Mikey started a racing career when he was 4 years old, competing in quarter midgets. He won championships in quarter midgets and go-karts before advancing to mini sprints and eventually non-wing sprint cars. In 2003, Mikey had an opportunity to crew for a World of Outlaws team and has spent much of the past decade on the road.

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World of Outlaws Return to Lincoln Speedway for The Gettysburg Clash

The series heads back to the semi-banked, 3/8-mile track for the first time since 1998

ABBOTTSTOWN, Pa. — May 2, 2012 — The anticipation has been building for more than a decade.

After a 14-year absence, the World of Outlaws’ return to Lincoln Speedway is only a week away. The series kicks off competition against Pennsylvania Posse at the semi-banked, 3/8-mile oval on Wednesday, May 9, for The Gettysburg Clash.

“It’s been quite a while,” Outlaws championship leader Sammy Swindell said. “I don’t really remember the last time I was there.”

The World of Outlaws last raced at Lincoln Speedway in 1998, when Posse legend Fred Rahmer claimed the top prize – one of his all-time track best 166 victories.

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Fast Talkers: World of Outlaws Focus on Eldora Speedway

Drivers discuss the doubleheader at the ‘Big E’ this Friday and Saturday

ROSSBURG, Ohio — May 1, 2012 — The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series stars will get one of their biggest tests this weekend as the series heads to Eldora Speedway.

It’s the first of two doubleheaders this season at the high-banked, half-mile oval, which is closing in on 150 career World of Outlaws events.

Here are some quotes about the facility and the event from the full-time World of Outlaws drivers:

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World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series At a Glance

Eldora Speedway

ROSSBURG, Ohio – April 30, 2012 – The World of Outlaws make its first of two trips to the famed Eldora Speedway this weekend.

The high-banked, half-mile oval has hosted 137 events since the World of Outlaws inception in 1978 with a doubleheader scheduled for this Friday and Saturday. Twenty-time Outlaws champion Steve Kinser, who is fourth in the current championship standings, has claimed a series-best 35 victories.

Sammy Swindell, who leads the standings, has picked up 18 wins at Eldora Speedway. Donny Schatz, who trails Swindell by seven points, has won four races and Joey Saldana – third in the standings, 25 points behind Swindell – has been victorious in eight of the last 28 World of Outlaws events at Eldora Speedway.

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