Outlaws Unleashed: Lowes Foods World Finals presented by Tom’s Snacks, Coca-Cola and Nature’s Own
CONCORD, N.C. — October 26, 2011 — It’s all come down to this. One final weekend of racing closes out the 2011 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series. The 5th annual World Finals at the Dirt Track at Charlotte promises to be a fitting end to one of the most exciting season in the series history. Get a preview of the event and hear what Kasey Kahne Racing driver, Cody Darrah, has to say about the event in this edition of “Outlaws Unleashed.”
Sprint Cars
Talladega Trip: Meyers winning streak ends at five with a fourth place run at Talladega
As the saying goes, “all good things must come to an end.” Elite Racing’s five race winning streak this weekend ended at the Talladega Short Track, but that does not tarnish the dominance that Jason Meyers has shown in the last two months. Also, Meyers became the first driver in ten years to win five consecutive races. As competitive as the World of Outlaws series is, Meyers has turned the 2011 season around and is close to emerging from the year as Champion.
On the Podium: Kraig Kinser Finishes Third at Talladega Short Track
Granger, IA—Oct. 23, 2011— Having a race car that gets faster as the night goes on, is something that most drivers and crews strive for on the World of Outlaws circuit. Kraig Kinser was in that exact position on Saturday night at Talladega (Ala.) Short Track during the Sage Fruit Showdown as he powered his way to a third-place finish aboard the Casey’s General Store Maxim, picking up a number of positions over the second half of the 35-lap main event.
Schatz, Kinser and Stewart Succeed in Outlaws’ Return to Talladega
The Sage Fruit Showdown at Talladega (Ala.) Short Track on Saturday night proved to be a showcase for Tony Stewart Racing’s (TSR) Steve Kinser, Donny Schatz and Tony Stewart. Each driver had his moment in the spotlight as the Outlaws returned to the 1/3-mile high-banked, clay oval for the first time since the spring of 2004. When the dust settled following the 35-lap A-Feature, Schatz had earned his ninth runner-up finish of the season, Kinser collected his 30th top-five, and Stewart showed why he is regarded as one of the most talented drivers in motorsports.
Gravel Halts Meyers
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Gravel Ends Meyers Dominance with Win at Talladega Short Track
Watertown, Conn. driver picks up first career win in Sage Fruit Showdown
EASTABOGA, Ala. — Oct. 22, 2011 — David Gravel was able to do something in the Sage Fruit Showdown at the Talladega Short Track that no one else has been able to do in the last five World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series. Gravel ended Jason Meyers winning streak at five as the Watertown, Conn. grabbed his first career victory at the 1/3rd mile, high banked oval.
10/22/11 – Sage Fruit Showdown – Talladega Short Track
EASTABOGA, Ala. — Oct. 22, 2011 — David Gravel was able to do something in the Sage Fruit Showdown at the Talladega Short Track that no one else has been able to do in the last five World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series. Gravel ended Jason Meyers winning streak at five as the Watertown, Conn. grabbed his first career victory at the 1/3rd mile, high banked oval. (CLICK FOR FULL RACE REPORT)
Talladega Night: Kraig Kinser Hits the Dirt in the Deep South
Granger, IA—Oct. 19, 2011— Kraig Kinser is no stranger to Victory Lane at Talladega. In fact, he won in his most recent start at the track in 2005, though that was at Talladega Superspeedway, the monstrous 2.66-mile paved oval. The second generation driver will return to the one-third-mile dirt oval across the street this weekend for the first time since 2003, as the World of Outlaws visit Talladega Short Track on Saturday, October 22 for the “Talladega Sage Fruit Showdown.”
Jason Meyers Reveals Off Season Plans
In 66 days when the rest of us are unwrapping presents under our tree, Jason Meyers will be “Down Under” unwrapping his racecar for the final race of 2011 and first of 2012. This year the 2010 World of Outlaws champion looks to expand upon his successful campaign in Australia, which kicked off his 2011 season. Meyers will be once again join forces with Steve Caunt Racing to pilot the Fire Service Plus SCR9 in 9 events over the span of a month.
Outlaws Unleashed: ‘Dega
Outlaws Unleashed: Sage Fruit Showdown Preview
Series returns to Talladega Short Track for the first time since 2004
CONCORD, N.C. — October 19, 2011 — For the first time since ’04, the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series invades the Talladega Short Track. The 2011 edition of the event will be named the Sage Fruit Showdown and is the final event before the season finale at the Dirt Track at Charlotte. Will Jason Meyers extend his winning streak to six or will another driver claim the checkers? Get ready for all of the high speed action in this edition of “Outlaws Unleashed.”