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USA Nationals Paying $3,000 to Start in 2019

August 3, 2018 by World of Outlaws

High-Profile USA Nationals Will Pay $3,000 to Start in 2019

32nd annual USA Nationals at Cedar Lake Speedway set for August 1-3rd, 2019

NEW RICHMOND, WI — Aug. 3, 2018 — One of the most prolific dirt Late Model races in the country will be even bigger in 2019. The 32nd annual USA Nationals at Cedar Lake Speedway (WI), set for Thursday-Saturday, August 1-3, already has one of the most impressive paydays in the country at $50,000 to win. Now the high-profile event just got even more prestigious in the form of $3,000 just to start during the 2019 edition of the race, bringing the total purse for the event to almost $300,000.

Penalty Report – 07/31/18

February 13, 2021August 1, 2018 by World of Outlaws

Penalty Report – Ricky Weiss

CONCORD, NC — Aug. 1, 2018 — Late Model driver Ricky Weiss was disqualified, fined, and put on probation for unsportsmanlike conduct at Shawano Speedway on July 31 for, including, but not limited to, approaching a race car in the pit area with intentions of starting an altercation. The altercation resulted in contact from the competitor to the fellow driver.

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.

Prairie Dirt Classic Gets Even Bigger

July 10, 2018 by World of Outlaws

Live Pay-per-View Video, CBS Sports Network Coverage Make Fairbury’s $30,000-to-Win Prairie Dirt Classic even Bigger in 2018

Huge World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series event set for 29th annual running on July 27-28

FAIRBURY, IL — The Prairie Dirt Classic (PDC) presented by Bank of Pontiac at Fairbury American Legion Speedway (FALS) already draws a huge crowd and is well known as one of dirt Late Model racing’s most thrilling events. This year, though, even more fans will have an opportunity to witness the intense action that has made the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series extravaganza a three-time winner of DirtonDirt.com’s Race of the Year.

When the 29th annual running of the PDC takes place July 27-28 at the high-banked, quarter-mile oval located in the middle of the idealic Midwest town of Fairbury, DIRTVision.com and DirtonDirt.com will provide live pay-per-view video coverage of every lap of competition for the first time ever. In addition, the weekend will be recorded for later broadcast on the CBS Sports Network, exposing the race to a wider television audience.

Free Fan Pit Pass: Dubuque Speedway and Farley Speedway

June 19, 2018 by World of Outlaws

FARLEY, IA – June 19, 2018 – For the first time ever in the state of Iowa, dirt Late Model fans will be granted unprecedented access to the stars of the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series. Every ticket purchased in advance for the World of Outlaws events at Dubuque Speedway on July 6 and Farley Speedway on Aug. 6 will come with a free fan pit pass.

With special access to the pit area, fans will be able to meet their favorite drivers, watch crew members turn wrenches on the 800 horsepower machines, attend and listen to the drivers meeting, see lineups and results at the World of Outlaws command center and more.

Firecracker 100 Kickball Game, Raffle and Auction Benefit LUNGevity Foundation

June 4, 2018 by World of Outlaws

CONCORD, NC– June 4, 2018–The 12th annual Firecracker 100 at Lernerville Speedway is just around the corner. Both fans and drivers look forward to three days of racing and three times the party. The party starts on Thursday, June 21, continues on Friday, June, 22 and concludes on Saturday, June 23.

All three nights contain complete Sears Craftsman shootouts with $6,000-to-win on both Thursday and Friday. The finale event begins on Saturday as the stars of the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Models Series alongside other national and regional drivers compete in the $30,000-to-win Firecracker 100-lap Sears Craftsman Feature event.

Outlaw Invasion at Atomic Shifts to Sept. 28-29

May 17, 2018 by World of Outlaws

WAVERLY, OH – May 17, 2018 – The two-day Outlaw Invasion scheduled this weekend at Atomic Speedway is shifting to Sept. 28-29 because of persistent rain. The weather this week led World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series officials and Atomic Speedway staff to move the event to the fall, placing the doubleheader right in the stretch run of the highly anticipated 2018 championship battle.

Thanks for the Memories Chub Frank

May 9, 2018 by World of Outlaws

CONCORD, NC – May 8, 2018– After more than 14 consecutive seasons together, Chub Frank has officially retired from competition with the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series. Frank has entered every World of Outlaws event since the Series rekindled in 2004 (except for two races due to an injury).

Over the years, Frank has collected 16 World of Outlaws wins, with his first win being on April 23, 2004 in his home state of Pennsylvania at Lernerville Speedway, and his last win being at K-C Raceway (now Atomic Speedway) in Ohio on August 22, 2009. Frank currently sits 10th on the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series All-Time Wins list.

First-Ever World of Outlaws Championship Series Set to Kick Off on iRacing.com

April 30, 2018 by World of Outlaws

First-Ever World of Outlaws Championship Series Set to Kick Off May 7 on iRacing.com

Qualifying is done. The fields are set. Let the racing begin!

CONCORD, NC — April 30, 2018 —The World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Championship Series and the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Championship Series kick off on iRacing.com next month and will see the fastest online dirt racers compete for more than $30,000 in prize money.

The two series will run on alternating Monday nights beginning May 7th, with the racing broadcast on Dirtvision.com, Facebook and iRacing Live.

11th Annual Illini 100 Cancelled

April 13, 2018 by World of Outlaws

FARMER CITY, IL – April 13, 2018– The World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series’ Illini 100 weekend has been cancelled due to heavy thunderstorms sweeping across central Illinois. The Illini 100 will not be rescheduled due to the World of Outlaws busy 2018 schedule of events. The next World of Outlaws event will be at Whynot Motorsports Park on April 19-20-21 for the inaugural Queen City Shootout.