Sprint Cars

World of Outlaws Sprint Cars Returning to Tucson, Perris in Spring

Season launches in Florida at UNOH DIRTcar Nationals, heads west for March

CONCORD, N.C. — Nov. 17, 2011 — Over the past 34 years, eight different drivers have won a World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series championship, spanning from Steve Kinser’s first of 20 titles in 1978 to Jason Meyers’ two most recent crowns in 2010 and ’11. At the UNOH DIRTcar Nationals in February at Volusia Speedway Park, ‘The Greatest Show on Dirt’ will launch its 35^th season and begin its annual journey across North America with a busy spring schedule.

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World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series 2011 Season In Review

‘Greatest Show on Dirt’ now sets sights on 41^st UNOH DIRTcar Nationals

CONCORD, N.C — November 14, 2011 — What a difference a year can make. The 2010 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series title race would go down as one of the most exciting in history as four drivers entered in season ending Lowes Foods World Finals presented by Tom’s Snacks, Coca-Cola and Natures Own with a four drivers having a mathematical shot at the title. In 2011, however, Jason Meyers didn’t want to leave near as much to chance. When the series rolled into the Dirt Track at Charlotte last November, Meyers held a 96 point advantage over four-time and defending series champion Donny Schatz. Meyers captured the title in dramatic fashion by sweeping the final two races of the season. Flash forward one year and the driver of the #14 DDNi/Media-Tile/GLR Investments/All-Star Performance KPC was atop the series points standings once again but by over 240 markers this year. After riding the strength of one of the most impressive winning streaks in recent World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series history, Meyers solidified his position in the series history books by becoming only the fifth driver to win multiple titles.

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Outlaws Unleashed: 2011 Season in Review

Meyers crowned champion for second straight year as Schatz sweeps Lowes Foods World Finals

CONCORD, N.C. — November 9, 2011 — After 10 months and 65 race dates from coast to coast, the 2011 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series season is finally in the books. Jason Meyers became only the fourth driver in series history to win back to back titles and did some in domoinating fashion. Get a full recap of the Lowes Foods World Finals presented by Tom’s Snacks, Coca-Cola and Nature’s Own plus a complete statistical rundown in this final edition of “Outlaws Unleashed.”

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By the Numbers: 2011 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Season

17 different drivers visit victory lane in grueling coast to coast campaign

CONCORD, N.C — November 7, 2011 — For only the fifth time in World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series history, a driver has won multiple championships. Clovis, Calif. native Jason Meyers continued to impress as he won his second consecutive title in dominating fashion. Meyers led the series in pole positions, laps led, Quick Time’s, Top-5’s and Top-10’s. Meyers also tied Craig Dollansky and Steve Kinser for the most wins on the season with nine.

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