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Simpson, Sheppard, Moran, Babb Grab Qualifier Wins at Prairie Dirt Classic

July 28, 2018 by World of Outlaws

Simpson, Sheppard, Moran & Babb Grab Showdown Qualifier Wins at Prairie Dirt Classic

$30,000 is on the line in the 29th annual race on Saturday

FAIRBURY, IL — July 27, 2018 — The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series traveled to Fairbury American Legion Speedway (FALS) for the 29th annual Prairie Dirt Classic (PDC) presented by Bank of Pontiac. Racing action kicked off on Friday, July 27 with four 25-lap World of Outlaws Showdown Qualifier Features paying $2,500 to win and $200 to start apiece, setting part of the field for Saturday’s 100-lap, $30,000-to-win main event of the weekend.

07/27/18 – Fairbury American Legion Speedway

June 25, 2020July 28, 2018 by World of Outlaws

FAIRBURY, IL — July 27, 2018 — Racing action kicked off at Fairbury American Legion Speedway (IL) for the 29th annual Prairie Dirt Classic (PDC) presented by Bank of Pontiac with four 25-lap World of Outlaws “Showdown” Qualifier Features. Chris Simpson, defending Series Champion Brandon Sheppard, reigning Rookie of the Year Devin Moran, and three-time PDC winner Shannon Babb all collected $2,500 apiece for winning their respective Showdowns. With 61 teams on the property, the highest car count of the season, the Qualifiers set part of the field for Saturday’s 100-lap, $30,000-to-win main event.

Pennsylvania Run Features 3 Races in 3 Days

July 26, 2018 by World of Outlaws

Pennsylvania Trifecta: Williams Grove, Port Royal and Eriez Highlight Three Days in Keystone State

CONCORD, NC — July 26, 2018 — While the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series is in the midst of the final extended road trip of the season, the cars and stars of the Series have an eye on a key visit to the eastern United States. On Thursday, August 16, after visiting Georgetown Speedway (DE) for the second time ever, the most powerful stock cars in the world head to the Keystone State of Pennsylvania for three races in three days. The teams will travel just over 450 miles and visit four different race tracks in four days.

Fairbury Fast Facts

July 26, 2018 by World of Outlaws

Fairbury Fast Facts: 29th Annual Prairie Dirt Classic presented by Bank of Pontiac

$30,000 is on the line in the 29th annual race this Saturday

FAIRBURY, IL — July 26, 2018 — The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series travel to Fairbury American Legion Speedway (IL) for the prestigious 29th annual Prairie Dirt Classic presented by Bank of Pontiac this Friday-Saturday, July 27-28th. Defending series champion, Brandon Sheppard comes into the weekend as the defending race winner of one of the crown jewels of the dirt late model world. $30,000 is on the line on Saturday night and below is what you need to know heading to Fairbury, IL this weekend.

Simpson Scores First Career Outlaws Win

July 25, 2018 by World of Outlaws

DAVENPORT, IA — July 24, 2018 — For the first time in 11 years, the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series paid a visit to Davenport Speedway on Tuesday, July 24. The big half-mile located just west of the Iowa/Illinois state line and part of the Quad Cities in Davenport, IA was the site for a $10,000-to-win payday and first race of a marathon two-week stretch for the most powerful stock cars in the world. At the end of the 40-lap Feature, Chad Simpson, from nearby Mt. Vernon, IA, made the home state fans happy by scoring his first career World of Outlaws win in front of an overflow capacity crowd at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds oval.

07/24/18 – Davenport Speedway

June 25, 2020July 24, 2018 by World of Outlaws

DAVENPORT, IA – July 24, 2018 – Home state favorite from nearby Mt. Vernon, IA, Chad Simpson held off challenges from current points leader Mike Marlar and late in the race from second in points, Chris Madden to score his first career World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series Feature victory. For the 39-year-old, his win was worth $10,000.

Fulton Bank 40 Promises another Exciting Event at Georgetown Speedway

July 23, 2018 by World of Outlaws

World of Outlaws Makes Second Visit to Delaware after Last Year’s Exciting Debut

CONCORD, NC— July 23, 2018 — The World of Outlaws’ first-ever visit to Georgetown Speedway last year packed the house with fans eager to witness history for the inaugural Fulton Bank 40. This year, the excitement for the August 16 event builds on last year’s Rookie vs. Veteran battle on the fast clay oval.

USA Nationals at Cedar Lake Features New Format for Biggest Payout

July 19, 2018 by World of Outlaws

Historic USA Nationals Features New Format for Biggest Payout of the Season

NEW RICHMOND, WI – July 19, 2019 — The World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series begins the month of August with a final stop in Wisconsin for the biggest payday of the season, August 2-4. For over three decades now the USA Nationals at Cedar Lake Speedway — located just across the Minnesota/Wisconsin state line, northeast of Minneapolis, MN in New Richmond, WI — has attracted the best dirt Late Model drivers in the country in hopes of grabbing the coveted eagle trophy and the $50,000 prize.

While the event has become a staple on the World of Outlaws schedule, a new format will shake things up this year.

Outlaws Gear up for Wisconsin: Plymouth, Shawano & Cedar Lake

July 18, 2018 by World of Outlaws

Hello, Wisconsin!

Plymouth and Shawano events set up three days at Cedar Lake for the World of Outlaws Late Models

CONCORD, NC – July 18, 2018 — The World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series continues the 2018 season with a swing through Wisconsin that includes stops at three different tracks with five days of racing in just six days. The Series swing through the Badger State is one of the richest weeks of the season with more than $250,000 up for grabs.

The action-packed week kicks off at Plymouth Dirt Track on Monday, July 30, followed by Shawano Speedway on Tuesday, July 31, and culminates with the highest paying Outlaws show of the year, the $50,000-to-win USA Nationals at Cedar Lake Speedway on Aug. 2-4.

Farley & Davenport Iowa Races Flank the Wild West Shootout II

July 18, 2018 by World of Outlaws

Iowa Visits Flank Wild West Shootout (Take II) Road Trip

State of Iowa starts and ends second Wild West Shootout trip with Davenport (July 24th) and Farley (August 6th)

CONCORD, NC — July 20, 2018 — With the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series making its way through the midwestern United States, the premier drivers in the dirt Late Model world continue one of the closest points battles to date. With two upcoming visits to the state of Iowa, defending Series Champion Brandon Sheppard is hoping that his July 7 victory at Dubuque Speedway — the Series’ only other appearance in the Hawkeye State — will propel the New Berlin, IL standout up the points rung.

Sheppard trails Chris Madden by just 12 points for second in the standings and is 34 back of current points leader Mike Marlar. With two more races in Iowa, Sheppard is hoping that previous success earlier in the month of July will carry over and build some much-needed momentum.