Sprint Cars

World of Outlaws Sprint Cars Look Ahead to West Coast March

Following opener in Florida, ‘Greatest Show on Dirt’ springs cross-country for big month

CONCORD, N.C. — Feb. 2, 2012 — While most of the off-season attention is focused on the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series season-opening event in Florida, a month-long trip to the West Coast awaits the teams.

Following the 41^st annual UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Fla., Feb. 17-18-19, the teams head to the opposite coast for the month of March in the West.

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Kinser: ‘I’ve Had Enough Time Off. I’m Ready to Go Race.’

Tony Stewart Racing star geared up for UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit

CONCORD, N.C. — Jan. 31, 2012 — It’s that point of the year when the offseason is winding down; just not quickly enough.

Cars are being assembled and plans made. And the itch to get back in the seat is more vibrant than ever. For a guy like Steve Kinser, the King of the Outlaws and the winningest driver in sprint car history, it isn’t any different.

“Right now all of the guys are trying to get these cars finished up and head to Volusia,” he said. “I’ve had enough time off. I’m ready to go race.”

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Saldana Eyes More Success at Season Opener in Florida

Kasey Kahne Racing star eager for UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit

CONCORD, N.C. — Jan. 26, 2012 — With less than three weeks until the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series season-opening event, anticipation is ramping up.

The Outlaws and an assembly of additional elite talent are preparing to kick off the 2012 campaign — a growing slate of 83 events at 51 tracks in 23 states plus Canada — at the 41^st annual UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Fla. The event runs from Feb. 14-25, with the Outlaws racing Feb. 17-18-19.

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Lincoln Speedway Event Completes ‘Six Pack’ of May Northeast Races

‘Greatest Show on Dirt’ returns to Pennsylvania track for first time since 1998; officials need fans to name race through Facebook contest

CONCORD, N.C. — Jan. 20, 2012 — The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series is returning to Pennsylvania’s Lincoln Speedway May 9 for the first time since 1998, kicking off a “Six Pack” of Northeastern events in May that includes two nights at Williams Grove Speedway plus events at Rolling Wheels Raceway, Orange County Fair Speedway and Hagerstown Speedway.

The Lincoln race adds to the intense rivalry between the Outlaws and the Pennsylvania Posse, a rivalry that reaches deep into Sprint Car lore. Pennsylvania superstar Fred Rahmer was the last driver to win a World of Outlaws race at Lincoln, accomplishing the feat 14 years ago at the historic track. The Outlaws first raced at Lincoln during the series’ inaugural 1978 season. Steve Kinser, the King of the Outlaws with 570 main event victories and 20 championships, has won 13 of the 36 World of Outlaws feature events in Lincoln’s history.

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Federated Acquires Naming Rights to I-55 Raceway in Missouri

Track to Host Federated World of Outlaws “Ironman 55” Race and “Get Dirty with Kenny” Contest Winners in 2012

STAUNTON, Virginia – January 9, 2012 – One of the most famous dirt tracks in the country will have a new name in 2012, the Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55. Located in Pevely, Mo., the speedway annually hosts some of the most competitive dirt track races in the nation. Federated also announced that the Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 will be the site of the inaugural 2012 Federated Auto Parts World of Outlaws “Ironman 55” race in August.

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World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Reveals Growing 2012 Schedule

From UNOH DIRTcar Nationals to Kings Royal, Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup, Goodyear Knoxville Nationals, Gold Cup Race of Champions, Williams Grove National Open and Lowes Foods World Finals, next season promises to be exciting from beginning to end

ORLANDO, Fla. – Dec. 2, 2011 – The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series announced Friday its growing 2012 schedule of events at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show at the Orange County Convention Center as well as on Facebook in an unprecedented move to share the events directly with its passionate fan base.

Featuring a schedule, which will continue to expand in the coming weeks, that runs from February to November, the World of Outlaws will compete in the most prestigious winged Sprint Car events of the year, including the Kings Royal, the Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup, the Ironman 55, the Goodyear Knoxville Nationals, the Gold Cup Race of Champions, the Williams Grove National Open, and the Lowes Food World Finals.

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Threepeat? Meyers Gearing Up to Defend World of Outlaws Crown in ’12

Two-time champ details plans for next season, introduces new team sponsor for select events

INDIANAPOLIS – Dec. 8, 2011 – Jason Meyers clinched his second consecutive World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series championship barely a month ago, but he and his Elite Racing team already are focused on a threepeat in 2012.

Thursday night at the team’s headquarters in Brownsburg, Ind., Meyers reflected on his team’s accomplishments and looked ahead to next season, the 35 ^th in World of Outlaws history.

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