Red-Hot Richards Rolls into Winter Freeze VI at Screven Motor Speedway
Driver concludes offseason on winning streak, eyes improvements in 2016
By Jordan Morris
SYLVANIA, G.A. – Feb. 11, 2016 – Josh Richards has not claimed a Winter Freeze event at Screven Motor Speedway since 2013 and struggled at the DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park last season, but if the offseason has indicated anything, it will be that Richards will be a force to be reckoned with to start the season.
Morton Buildings Joins World of Outlaws as Official Partner
Will be the ‘Official Building of the World of Outlaws’
CONCORD, N.C. – Feb. 9, 2016 – Morton Buildings, a national leader in the construction of high-quality, long-lasting structures, has signed an agreement to become the ‘Official Building of the World of Outlaws.’
Since 1903, Morton Buildings has specialized in attractive, custom buildings for residential and commercial clients across the United States. With more than 100 construction centers in 43 states, Morton builds thousands of structures every year including farm buildings, garages, general storage buildings, airplane hangars, homes and churches.
Final 2016 World of Outlaws Craftsman ® Late Model Series Schedule Announced
Series returns in 2016 building on tradition while expanding with new tracks and bigger events
CONCORD, N.C. – Feb. 8, 2016 – As the 2016 World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series season gets ready to begin, the final dates in the 2016 schedule have been set. In all, the season will feature nearly 50 scheduled A-features at more than 30 tracks across the United States.
As the series kicks off the season, it looks forward to taking on old favorites, expanding historic traditions and writing a new chapter in its history at three new facilities.
World Racing Group and Racing Electronics Announce “Scanner Up” Program
Unprecedented move in dirt track racing will allow fans more at-track options on race day
CONCORD, N.C. – Feb. 5, 2016 – World Racing Group will expand its partnership with Racing Electronics in 2016 to bring fans even closer to the racing action at World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series, World of Outlaws Late Model Series and Super DIRTcar Series events.
Starting at the 45th Annual DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Fla., fans will be able to listen directly to driver receiver communication, race control and the announcers for all three series, Johnny Gibson, Shane Andrews, Matt Prieur and Rick Eshelman.
Richards, Eckert and Frank Comment on Craftsman® Partnership with the World of Outlaws Late Model Series
Drivers offer opinions on what the new sponsorship means for the series
CONCORD, N.C. – Feb. 3, 2016 – On Monday the World of Outlaws Late Model Series and World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series announced a multi-year sponsorship deal naming Craftsman as the title sponsor of both series. In the short period of time since the news broke, drivers and crews from both series have overwhelmingly offered their praise and excitement of what this partnership means for the future.
Josh Richards, Rick Eckert and Chub Frank are three of the most successful drivers in the history of the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series. With 108 combined wins and four championships between the three of them, their collective knowledge and expertise of the sport is beneficial when describing how much the Craftsman sponsorship means to the series and sport as a whole.
Statement From Eldora Speedway Regarding Craftsman Sponsorship of the World of Outlaws
ROSSBURG, Ohio (February 1, 2016) – Sears and the Craftsman brand, America’s most trusted tool brand, announced today the return of Craftsman tools as a major presence in motorsports, becoming the title sponsor of the World of Outlaws.
The three-year agreement, which begins immediately, renames the two premier series in dirt track racing to the “World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series” and “World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series.” This is the first time the two top series in grassroots motorsports have shared a title sponsor.
The World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series heads to Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio on May 6-7 for the #LetsRaceTwo, July 14-15-16 for the 33rd Kings Royal weekend and September 23 for the first night of the 35th Four Crown Nationals.
The Craftsman® Brand Returns to Motorsports as Title Sponsor of the World of Outlaws
Sears® and Craftsman® Brand Sign Three-year Agreement That Renames the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series and World of Outlaws Late Model Series
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. – Feb. 1, 2016 – Sears® and the Craftsman® brand, America’s most trusted tool brand, announced today the return of Craftsman tools as a major presence in motorsports, becoming the title sponsor of the World of Outlaws®.
The three-year agreement, which begins immediately, renames the two premier series in dirt track racing to the “World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series” and “World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series.” This is the first time the two top series in grassroots motorsports have shared a title sponsor.
“The Craftsman brand has been trusted for generations by those who take pride in working on their car,” said Tom Park, president of Kenmore, Craftsman and DieHard brands at Sears Holdings. “Our Craftsman Club members are passionate about building, improving and even racing their own cars. That’s why we’re excited for the Craftsman brand and Sears to team up with the World of Outlaws, which has over one million fans who are working on their cars every week and reaches tens of thousands of racers who are competing at dirt tracks across the country. These individuals exemplify what it means to be a craftsman and we are honored to be part of their lives as the title sponsor of the World of Outlaws.”
Wilmoth Jr., Coulter and Moyer Jr. Join World of Outlaws Late Model Series for 2016 Season
Drivers focus on Screven Motor Speedway, target Rookie of the Year title
CONCORD, N.C. – Jan. 30, 2016 – Paul Wilmoth Jr., Joey Coulter and Billy Moyer Jr. join a growing list of drivers planning to compete at Screven Motor Speedway’s Winter Freeze VI, Feb. 12 and 13, in hopes of battling for the 2016 World of Outlaws Late Model Series title, as well as 2016 Rookie of the Year.
Wilmoth, a veteran driver, has a career that started in 1989 has seen a lot of firsts for the West Virginia native, but 2016 will mark his first time competing with the World of Outlaws.
“I think the World of Outlaws Late Model Series is going to fit my schedule really well and that’s why we decided to go that route,” Wilmoth said. “I’ve been wanting to do it for years, I’ve just never had the opportunity or funds to do it. This year it all worked out and I think it will be good for us.
“My main objective is to run the whole season and try to finish every race and every lap. When you finish races you have better chances of winning races. So the main goal is to run well and put all the laps together.”
DIRTVision.com Unveils New Look, Premieres Free On-Demand Video
Site now gives fans access to free on-demand video as well as pay-per-view and live audio
CONCORD, N.C. – Jan. 28, 2016 – DIRTVision.com, the online destination for race fans to watch and listen to World of Outlaws and DIRTcar events, kicks off 2016 with a new look and, for the first time ever in dirt track racing, a free on-demand video archive that will feature current and historic races.
DIRTVision On Demand, a free service available to all DIRTVision members, launches with more than 130 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series races, including DIRTVision and previously televised broadcast shows dating back to 2005 and select historic events covering the previous three decades. The ever-expanding free archive will add a majority of 2016 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series races within one week of the event as well as select World of Outlaws Late Model Series and Super DIRTcar Series races.
Heckenast Jr., Junghans and Overton Eye Start of 2016 World of Outlaws Late Model Series Season
Young guns set to kickoff season with a bang at Screven’s Winter Freeze VI
By Jordan Morris
CONCORD, N.C. – Jan. 26, 2016 – Frank Heckenast Jr., Chase Junghans and Brandon Overton have quickly established themselves as future stars in the World of Outlaws Late Model Series. With an average age of just under 25 years old, these three young guns have their eyes set on Screven (Ga.) Motor Speedway Winter Freeze VI, Feb. 12 and 13, as the first crucial step to compete for the 2016 series title.
Heckenast, the elder of the three at 27 years old, will begin his third full-time season with the World of Outlaws in 2016. He scored one win, eight top-five finishes and 17 top-10 finishes in 2015, with an eighth place position in the final standings.
“I’m for sure going to do the World of Outlaws again,” said Heckenast, a native of Frankfurt, Ill. “We’re going to hit it full swing…What [the World of Outlaws Late Model Series] has done with their schedule this year is awesome – I really like it.”
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