[b World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series At a Glance: Ohio Logistics 21st Annual Brad Doty Classic & Kings Royal at Eldora Speedway]
[i Concord, NC— July 13 2009]
[b WHAT]
• The “Month of Money” kicks off for the World of Outlaws this week with the Ohio Logistics 21st Annual Brad Doty Classic at Limaland Motorsports Park in Lima, Ohio on Wednesday, July 15, followed by the Kings Royal at the famed Eldora Speedway on Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18. This will mark the fourth consecutive season that the Brad Doty Classic has been held at Limaland Motorsports Park, with three different drivers winning each of the previous three events at the ¼-mile bullring. The 2009 Kings Royal will mark the 26th edition of the prestigious race with $50,000 awaiting the winner on Saturday night. Dating back to 1984, 14 drivers have worn the crown at the end of the night. The annual Knight before the Kings Royal will kick things off on Friday.
[B WHEN]
• On Wednesday, July 15 at Limaland Motorsports Park, the pit gates will open at 4 p.m. Eastern, with the grandstand gates opening at 5 p.m. Eastern and hot laps are set for 6:30 p.m. Eastern
• On Friday July 17 at Eldora Speedway, the pit gates will open at 2:30 p.m. Eastern with the grandstand gates also opening at 2:30 p.m. Eastern with hot laps set for 6 p.m. Eastern
• On Saturday, July 18 at Eldora Speedway, the pit gates will open at 2:30 p.m. Eastern with the grandstand gates also opening at 2:30 p.m. Eastern with hot laps set for 6 p.m. Eastern
[b WHERE]
• Limaland Motorsports Park is located in Lima, Ohio. Take I-75 to 81 West. Take 81 West through Lima, into Allentown . Turn right on Dutch Hollow Road .Limaland Motorsports Park is 1/4 mile on right.
• From West of Lima: Follow Rt. 309 into Elida. Turn right on Dutch Hollow Road. Limaland Motorsports Park is 2 miles on left side of road.
• From East of Lima : Follow 81 West through Lima, into Allentown. Turn right on Dutch Hollow Road. Limaland Motorsports Park is 1/4 mile on right.
• Eldora Speedway is located 2 ½ miles north of Rossburg, Ohio on State Road 118 (60 miles northwest of Dayton).
[b TICKETS]
• On Wednesday, July 15 at Limaland Motorsports Park, adult general admission tickets will be $27, with general admission tickets for those ages 11-15 just $15 and kids 10-under will be admitted free of charge. Reserved tickets will also be available for $32, along with pitside reserved tickets for $40. For tickets call Limaland Motorsports Park at: 419-998-3199.
• On Friday, July 17 at Eldora Speedway, tickets for those ages 16-over will be $27, with tickets for those ages 12-15 just $14 and kids 11-under jut $8. For ticket information visit: http://www.eldoraspeedway.com.
[b ON THE INTERNET]
• Listen live as the Voice of the Outlaws, Johnny Gibson, calls the action at all World of Outlaws Sprint Series events on the DIRTVision.com. cybercast, as well as on the DIRT Radio Network Go to http://www.DIRTVision.com for more information on all the features, including updated results from each night of racing as well as a chat room to interact with other fans listening to the action.
• The World of Outlaws is at: http://www.worldofoutlaws.com/sprint
• Limaland Motorsports Park is at: http://www.limaland.com
• Eldora Speedway is at: http://www.eldoraspeedway.com
• DIRTVision is at: http://www.dirtvision.com
[b ABOUT THE TRACKS]
• Limaland Motorsports Park is a semi-banked 1/4-mile. The track record of 10.598 seconds at 82.132 mph was established by Shane Stewart on July 9, 2008.
• Eldora Speedway is a high-banked half-mile. The track record of 12.707 seconds was established by Craig Dollansky on April 13, 2002.
[b PREVIOUS WINNERS]
World of Outlaws Sprint Series A-Feature winners at Limaland Motorsports Park include:
2008- Jason Meyers on July 9
2007- Jac Haudenschild on July 11
2006- Joey Saldana on July 12
1979 - Steve Kinser on May 29
1978 - Rick Ferkel on May 29, Steve Kinser on July 8, Steve Kinser on July 22
World of Outlaws Sprint Series A-Feature winners at Eldora Speedway include:
2009- Donny Schatz on May 9
2008- Craig Dollansky on April 11, Donny Schatz on May 31, Joey Saldana on July 11, Daryn Pittman on July 13, Joey Saldana on September 19
2007- Jason Meyers on April 13, Paul McMahan on June 2, Steve Kinser on July 13, Donny Schatz on July 14, Joey Saldana on September 21
2006- Sammy Swindell on April 8, Craig Dollansky on June 3, Craig Dollansky on July 14, Joey Saldana on July 15, Joey Saldana on Aug. 4
2005 – Steve Kinser on April 9, Sammy Swindell on June 4, Steve Kinser on July 15, Steve Kinser on July 16, Jac Haudenschild on Aug. 5
2004 – Sammy Swindell on Aug. 6, Jason Sides on July 17, Dale Blaney on July 16, Danny Lasoski on June 5, Steve Kinser on April 10
2003 – Sammy Swindell on April 19, Steve Kinser on May 31, Steve Kinser on July 18, Steve Kinser on July 19, Jason Meyers on Aug. 8
2002 – Craig Dollansky on April 13, Steve Kinser on June 1, Daryn Pittman on July 19, Joey Saldana on July 20, Steve Kinser on Aug. 2
2001 – Mark Kinser on April 14, Andy Hillenburg on June 2, Andy Hillenburg on July 20, Mark Kinser on July 21, Steve Kinser on Aug. 3
2000 – Steve Kinser on April 22, Mark Kinser on June 3, Sammy Swindell in July 14, Dale Blaney on July 15, Tim Shaffer on Aug. 4
1999 – Tim Shaffer on June 5, Mark Kinser on July 15, Greg Hodnett on July 16, Sammy Swindell on July 17, Stevie Smith on Aug. 6
1998 – Sammy Swindell on April 11, Sammy Swindell on June 13, Jac Haudenschild on July 17, Jac Haudenschild on July 18, Jac Haudenschild on Aug. 7
1997 – Sammy Swindell on April 4, Dave Blaney on June 14, Dave Blaney on July 18, Steve Kinser on July 19, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 8
1996 – Sammy Swindell on April 5, Steve Kinser on June 15, Mark Kinser on July 19, Johnny Herrera on July 20, Mark Kinser on Aug. 9
1995 – Jac Haudenschild on April 15, Steve Kinser on June 10, Dave Blaney on Aug. 11 1994 – Kenny Jacobs on April 17, Kenny Jacobs on June 11, Dave Blaney on Aug. 12
1993 – Dave Blaney on April 18, Steve Kinser on June 12, Dave Blaney on Aug. 13
1992 – Sammy Swindell on April 12
1991 – Steve Kinser on June 7, Sammy Swindell on June 8
1990 – Steve Kinser on April 22, Steve Kinser on June 9
1989 – Jeff Swindell on April 23, Doug Wolfgang on June 10, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 5
1988 – Doug Wolfgang on April 10, Steve Kinser on Aug. 27
1987 – Steve Kinser on April 12, Steve Kinser on Aug. 8
1986 – Bobby Allen on Aug. 9
1985 – Doug Wolfgang on April 14, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 10
1984 – Ron Shuman on April 8
1983 – Brad Doty on May 22
1982 – Danny Smith on May 8, Sammy Swindell on May 9, Doug Wolfgang on June 12, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 7, Steve Kinser on Oct. 17
1981 – Sammy Swindell on May 16, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 8, Steve Kinser on Oct. 18 1980 – Sammy Swindell on April 13,Steve Kinser on May 4, Steve Kinser on May 25,Steve Kinser on July 5, Steve Kinser on Aug. 9, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 30, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 31, Steve Kinser on Oct. 19
1979 – Ron Shuman on April 15, Dub May on May 27, Steve Kinser on July 3, Sammy Swindell on July 14, Steve Kinser on Aug. 4, Doug Wolfgang on Sept. 1, Shane Carson on Oct. 21
1978 – Bobby Allen on April 16, Rick Ferkel on April 30, Steve Kinser on May 21, Rick Ferkel on July 3, Randy Ford on Aug. 3, Rick Ferkel on Aug. 4, Rick Ferkel on Aug. 5, Steve Kinser on Sept. 3, Shane Carson on Oct. 29.
[b FEATURE WINNERS]
There has been 36 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series A-Feature event held in 2009. The winners include: Joey Saldana (Volusia Speedway Park, Silver Dollar Speedway, Thunderbowl Raceway, Lone Star Speedway, Houston Raceway Park, The Dirt Track @ Lowe’s Motor Speedway, Virginia Motor Speedway, Lawrenceburg Speedway, Dodge City Raceway Park-twice, U.S. 36 Raceway and 34 Raceway), Donny Schatz (Volusia Speedway Park-twice, The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Knoxville Raceway, Eldora Speedway, Canandaigua Speedway, Lawrenceburg Speedway, River Cities Speedway and Cedar Lake Speedway), Danny Lasoski (Delaware International Speedway, Nodak Speedway, Eagle Raceway and Charter Raceway Park), Jason Meyers (Silver Dollar Speedway, Paducah International Raceway, I-96 Speedway and Red River Valley Speedway), Dale Blaney (Attica Raceway Park), Randy Hannagan (Thunderbowl Raceway), Greg Hodnett (Williams Grove Speedway), Tim Kaeding (Riverside International Speedway), Chad Kemenah (Manzanita Speedway), Steve Kinser (Tri-State Speedway) and Terry McCarl (Knoxville Raceway).
[b 1/4-MILE WINNERS]
Limaland Motorsports Park is a semi-banked ¼-mile oval. The World of Outlaws have raced five times this season on tracks that size. The winners include: Joey Saldana (Silver Dollar Speedway and Houston Raceway Park), Tim Kaeding (Riverside International Speedway), Steve Kinser (Tri-State Speedway) and Jason Meyers (Silver Dollar Speedway).
[b HALF MILE WINNERS]
Eldora Speedway is a high-banked half-mile oval. The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series has raced 14 times this season on a track that size. The winners include: Donny Schatz (Volusia Speedway Park-twice, The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Knoxville Raceway and Eldora Speedway), Joey Saldana (Volusia Speedway Park, Lone Star Speedway and Virginia Motor Speedway), Jason Meyers (I-96 Speedway and Red River Valley Speedway), Greg Hodnett (Williams Grove Speedway), Chad Kemenah (Manzanita Speedway), Danny Lasoski (Delaware International Speedway) and Terry McCarl (Knoxville Raceway).
[b DRIVER WEB SITES]
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series drivers that maintain their own Web sites on the Internet include:
Craig Dollansky-http://www.dollanskyracing.com
Sam Hafertepe Jr.-http://www.sam15.com
Jac Haudenschild-http:/www.haudenschildracing.com
Danny Lasoski- http://www.dannylasoski.com
Kraig Kinser-http://www.kraigkinser.com
Steve Kinser-http://www.stevekinser.com
Jason Meyers-http://www.eliteracing.net
Joey Saldana-http://www.joeysaldana.com
Donny Schatz-http://www.donnyschatz.com
Jason Sides- http://www.sidesmotorsports.com
Lucas Wolfe-http://www.lucaswolfe.com
For information on Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year contender Brian Ellenberger visit: http://www.worldofoutlaws.com/sprint/Drivers/Brian%20Ellenberger.aspx
2009 STAT ATTACK
There have been 36 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series A-Feature events in 2009.
A-Feature winners (11 Different Drivers) Driver, Hometown – Wins
1- Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana- 12
2- Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 9
3- Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 4
4- Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 4
5- Dale Blaney, Hartford, Ohio- 1
Randy Hannagan, San Jose, California- 1
Greg Hodnett, Thomasville, Pennsylvania- 1
Tim Kaeding, San Jose, California- 1
Chad Kemenah, Findlay, Ohio- 1
Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Indiana- 1
Terry McCarl, Altoona, Iowa- 1
Lap leaders, including A-features and preliminary features Car, driver, hometown - Total laps led (21 Different Drivers)
1- Joey Saldana- Brownsburg, Indiana- 269 laps
2- Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 222 laps
3- Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 168 laps
4- Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 115 laps
5- Terry McCarl, Altoona, Iowa- 63 laps
6- Randy Hannagan, San Jose, California- 49 laps
7- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota- 43 laps
8- Johnny Herrera, Albuquerque, New Mexico- 39 laps
9- Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Indiana- 37 laps
10- Chad Kemenah, Findlay, Ohio- 30 laps
11- Tony Bruce Jr., Liberal, Kansas- 22 laps
Jason Sides, Bartlett, Tennessee- 22 laps
12- Stevie Smith, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma- 21 laps
13- Tim Kaeding, San Jose, California- 18 laps
14- Cody Darrah, Red Lion, Pennsylvania- 15 laps
Sammy Swindell, Germantown, Tennessee- 15 laps
15- Brian Brown, Grain Valley, Missouri- 14 laps
16- Dale Blaney, Hartford, Ohio- 10 laps
Greg Hodnett, Thomasville, Pennsylvania- 10 laps
Peter Murphy, Clovis, California- 10 laps
17- Terry McCarl, Altoona, Iowa- 5 laps
Time trial leaders (14 Different Drivers) Rank - Driver, Hometown - Quick times
1- Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 9
2- Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 4
Jason Sides, Bartlett, Tennessee- 4
Sammy Swindell, Germantown, Tennessee- 4
3- Terry McCarl, Altoona, Iowa- 3
4- Daryn Pittman, Owasso, Oklahoma- 2
Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana- 2
Lucas Wolfe, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania- 2
5- Ryan Bohlke, Fredon, New Jersey- 1
Tony Bruce Jr., Liberal, Kansas- 1
Sam Hafertepe Jr., Sunnyvale, Texas- 1
Jac Haudenschild, Wooster, Ohio- 1
Chad Kemenah, Findlay, Ohio- 1
Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 1
Track records established during 2009 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series events (4)
Joey Saldana, March 13, Silver Dollar Speedway (1/4-mile), Chico, California, 10.918 seconds at 82.433 mph
Terry McCarl, March 20, Thunderbowl Raceway (1/3-mile), Tulare, California, 12.713 seconds at 94.297 mph
Joey Saldana, April 17, Paducah International Raceway (3/8-mile), Paducah, Kentucky, 12.825 seconds at 105.263 mph
Sammy Swindell, July 4, Eagle Raceway (1/3-mile), Eagle, Nebraska, 11.076 seconds at 108.234 mph
Crane Cams Dash Winners (16 Different Winners) Rank - Driver, Hometown - Dash Wins
1- Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 5
Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 5
2- Terry McCarl, Altoona, Iowa- 4
Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana- 4
3- Jac Haudenschild, Wooster, Ohio- 3
Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Indiana- 3
Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 3
4- Brian Brown, Grain Valley, Missouri- 1
Cale Conley, Vienna, West Virginia- 1
Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota- 1
Randy Hannagan, San Jose, California- 1
Chad Kemenah, Findlay, Ohio-1
Peter Murphy, Clovis, California- 1
Jason Sides, Bartlett, Tennessee- 1
Stevie Smith, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma- 1
Sammy Swindell, Germantown, Tennessee- 1
Pole Positions (16 Different Drivers) Rank - Driver, Hometown – Poles
1- Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 5
2- Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 5
3- Terry McCarl, Altoona, Iowa- 4
4- Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana- 4
5- Jac Haudenschild, Wooster, Ohio- 3
Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Indiana- 3
Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 3
6- Brian Brown, Grain Valley, Missouri- 1
Cale Conley, Vienna, West Virginia- 1
Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota- 1
Randy Hannagan, San Jose, California- 1
Chad Kemenah, Findlay, Ohio- 1
Peter Murphy, Clovis, California- 1
Jason Sides, Bartlett, Tennessee- 1
Stevie Smith, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma- 1
Sammy Swindell, Germantown, Tennessee- 1
B-main Winners (23 Different Winners) Rank - Driver, Hometown - B-Main Wins
1- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota- 3
Tommy Worley, Farmington, Missouri- 3
2- Brian Ellenberger, Butler, Pennsylvania- 2
Randy Hannagan, San Jose, California- 2
3- Bill Balog, Cameron, Wisconsin- 1
Garry Brazier, Sydney, NSW, Australia- 1
Cale Conley, Vienna, West Virginia- 1
Roger Crockett, Medford, Oregon- 1
Cody Darrah, Red Lion, Pennsylvania- 1
Cole Duncan, Lockborne, Ohio- 1
Mike Erdley, Elizabethville, Pennsylvania- 1
Sam Hafertepe Jr., Sunnyvale, Texas- 1
Jac Haudenschild, Wooster, Ohio- 1
Jesse Hockett, Warsaw, Missouri- 1
Wayne Johnson, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma- 1
Thomas Kennedy, Winnipeg, Manitoba- 1
Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Indiana- 1
Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 1
Toni Lutar, White Rock, British Columbia- 1
Bob Martin, East Grand Forks, Minnesota- 1
Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 1
Greg Nikitenko, Minot, North Dakota- 1
Daryn Pittman, Owasso. Oklahoma- 1
Sean Robinson, Bronson, Michigan- 1
Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana- 1
KSE Racing Products Hard Charger Award
1- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota- 5
Kerry Madsen, St. Mary’s, NSW- 5
2- Brooke Tatnell, San Souci, NSW, Australia- 3
3- Jac Haudenschild, Wooster, Ohio- 2
Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 2
Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 2
Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 2
Jason Sides, Bartlett, Tennessee- 2
4- Daron Clayton, Sikeston, Missouri- 1
Dustin Daggett, Portland, Michigan- 1
Mark Dobmeier, Grand Forks, North Dakota- 1
Sam Hafertepe Jr., Sunnyvale, Texas- 1
Johnny Herrera, Albuquerque, New Mexico- 1
Chad Kemenah, Findlay, Ohio- 1
Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Indiana- 1
Brad Kuhn, Avon, Indiana- 1
Fred Rahmer, Salfordville, Pennsylvania- 1
Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana- 1
Chris Shirek, Thompson, North Dakota- 1
Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Olive Branch, Mississippi- 1
Sammy Swindell, Germantown, Tennessee- 1
Penske Power Position
1- Kraig Kinser, Bloomington, Indiana- 4
Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Indiana- 4
Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 4
2- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota- 3
3- Jac Haudenschild, Wooster, Ohio-3
4- Terry McCarl, Altoona, Iowa- 2
Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana- 2
Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 2
5- Brian Ellenberger, Butler, Pennsylvania- 1
Sam Hafertepe Jr., Sunnyvale, Texas- 1
Randy Hannagan, San Jose, California- 1
Greg Hodnett, Memphis, Tennessee- 1
Chad Kemenah, Findlay, Ohio- 1
Jason Sides, Bartlett, Tennessee- 1
Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 1
Tim Shaffer, Aliquippa, Pennsylvania- 1
Stevie Smith, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma- 1
Jason Solwold, Mt. Vernon, Washington- 1
Sammy Swindell, Germantown, Tennessee- 1
Brooke Tatnell, San Souci, NSW, Australia- 1
SuperClean Start Award
1- Jason Meyers, Clovis, California- 4
Jason Sides, Bartlett, Tennessee- 4
2- Craig Dollansky, Elk River, Minnesota- 3
Donny Schatz, Fargo, North Dakota- 3
3- Chad Kemenah, Findlay, Ohio- 2
Steve Kinser, Bloomington, Indiana- 2
Terry McCarl, Altoona, Iowa- 2
Sammy Swindell, Germantown, Tennessee- 2
Brooke Tatnell, San Souci, NSW, Australia- 2
4- Jonanthan Allard, Chico, California- 1
Dale Blaney, Hartford, Ohio- 1
Sam Hafertepe Jr., Sunnyvale, Texas- 1
Jason Johnson, Eunice, Louisiana- 1
Tim Kaeding, San Jose. California- 1
Kerry Madsen, St. Mary’s, NSW- 1
Danny Lasoski, Dover, Missouri- 1
Joey Saldana, Brownsburg, Indiana- 1
Chris Shirek, Thompsontown, North Dakota- 1
Lucas Wolfe, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania- 1
Jessica, Zemken, Sprakers, New York- 1
Crane Cams Engine Builder Challenge
Speedway Engines 133
Shaver Specialties 125 -12
Kistler 120 -13
Don Ott 118 -15
Chassis Builder Challenge
Maxim 167
J&J 157 -10
NEWS & NOTES
• On the Web: The Official World of Outlaws Sprint Series Web site at http://www.worldofoutlaws.com/sprint includes driver biographies with individual statistics, pictures, race-by-race statistics, detailed track information and race coverage, series news and team press releases. There also are links to the Official 2009 Rulebook and the 2009 Membership form.
• Sign on, tune in: DIRTVision.com will again be providing fans, media, teams, promoters, and sponsors with access to live and on-demand cybercasts of many World of Outlaws, and DIRTcar Racing sanctioned events this year. For more information visit: www.DIRTVision.com.
• Tune into the Web: If fans can’t get to any of the upcoming events, they can experience the excitement of the World of Outlaws Sprint Series live on DIRTVision.com through the DIRT Radio Network, where announcer Johnny Gibson keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout the event. To listen to the audio broadcasts, log on to www.DIRTVision.com and click on the DIRT Radio Network logo. Listeners will need Windows Media Player 9 or higher to listen to the DIRT Radio Network. For technical support or questions, e-mail webmaster@DIRTVision.com.
The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series is brought to fans across the country by many important sponsors and partners, including: Armor All (Official Car Care Products), Crane Cams (Official Valvetrain), Hoosier Racing Tires (Official Racing Tires), Fusion Energy Boost (Official Energy Boost), Quaker State (Official Motor Oil), SuperClean (Official Cleaner-Degreaser), VP Racing (Official Racing Fuel); in addition to contingency sponsors, Jake’s Custom Golf Carts, KSE Race Products, Penske Shocks, Racing Electronics, S&S Volvo; Engine Builder's Challenge participants Don Ott Racing Engines, Kistler Engines, Shaver Specialties and Speedway Engines; and Chassis Builder’s Challenge participants J&J Auto Racing, Maxim Racing and XXX Race Company.
- Tony Veneziano on Jul 13, 2009
- Article Date: 7/13/2009