Category Archives: World of Outlaws

Schuchart Holds off Schatz at Cedar Lake to Score First Career Win

Schuchart Holds off Schatz at Cedar Lake to Score First Career Win
Joins Bill Balog as the only other first time winner, so far, in 2016

NEW RICHMOND, Wisc. – July 8, 2016 – It was not easy but Logan Schuchart did what he had to Friday night at Cedar Lake Speedway to score his first career World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series victory as he battled past Joey Saldana and held off Donny Schatz to win the FVP Outlaws at Cedar Lake.

Schuchart, who started the feature on the front row with Shane Stewart, jumped out to the lead early but succumbed to Joey Saldana’s charge on a lap seven restart. Schuchart battled back as the two drivers worked their way through traffic and despite strong advances from Donny Schatz late, Schuchart held tough. Continue reading Schuchart Holds off Schatz at Cedar Lake to Score First Career Win

At a Glance: Shane Stewart Ready to Roll Into the ‘Month of Money’

At a Glance: Shane Stewart Ready to Roll Into the ‘Month of Money’
The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series takes on the FVP Outlaws at Cedar Lake double-header beginning Friday, July 8

CONCORD, N.C. – July 7, 2016 – The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series kicks off the ‘Month of Money’ on Friday at Cedar Lake Speedway for the FVP Outlaws at Cedar Lake. One driver who comes into the grueling month-long stretch of the biggest races of the season with experience and success is Shane Stewart.

Last season, Stewart, en route to a second place points finish and in his first full series season in a decade, cruised through the ‘Month of Money’ scoring some of the highest profile wins of the season. He swept both nights at Eldora Speedway and claimed his first Kings Royal win and then went on score the Ironman 55 title. Stewart also stood in victory lane on one of the preliminary nights at the Knoxville Nationals and finished fourth on Knoxville Saturday. Continue reading At a Glance: Shane Stewart Ready to Roll Into the ‘Month of Money’

Record $320,975 Posted For 33rd Annual Kings Royal Weekend At Eldora

Record $320,975 Posted For 33rd Annual Kings Royal Weekend At Eldora
World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series Return For Expanded Three-Day Event July 14-15-16

ROSSBURG, Ohio – July 7, 2016 – The 33rd running of Kings Royal Weekend, expanded this year to include a full World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series race on Thursday, July 14, already promises fans more racing and Eldora Speedway officials today announced more prize money for the racers.
Saturday’s tradition of $50,000-to-win and the pomp and circumstance that surrounds racing’s most unique victory remains untouched – but that is the only position that does not see a major increase for 2016. Over half of the 40-lap Kings Royal finishers will earn double the money posted in previous years. Highlights include: 2nd) $20,000; 5th) $10,000; 10th) $5,000; 24th) $3,000 and the first non-transfer from the B-Feature will receive $2,000. All B-Feature and C-Feature positions received healthy increases as well.

Thursday’s “Jokers Wild” will pay $10,000 to the winner while Friday night’s “The Knight Before” has been increased to $12,000-to-win.

Eight different drivers have won the Kings Royal over the past eight years. Shane Stewart is the defending winner of both the Kings Royal and The Knight Before.

Tickets and camping for all three nights of the 33rd Kings Royal Weekend, sprint car racing’s annual showcase featuring the stars of the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series versus Ohio’s best, including the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions, are available now at www.EldoraSpeedway.com or by phone at (937) 338-3815.

Donny Schatz Makes It an Even Dozen with Badlands Win

Donny Schatz Makes It an Even Dozen with Badlands Win
Saldana and Gravel finish second and third both nights

BRANDON, S.D. – July 3, 2016 – Donny Schatz made it an even dozen wins on Sunday night as he battled forward from a fifth place starting position and powered past Joey Saldana at Badlands Motor Speedway to score his 12th World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series victory of the season.

Schatz, who last stood in victory lane with his No. 15 Bad Boy Off Road/Chevrolet Performance team earlier this week at Rockford Speedway, won at Badlands with the Outlaws in 2015.

“I feel awesome,” Schatz said. “It feels great to drive Tony Stewart’s racecar. These guys are incredible at what they do.” Continue reading Donny Schatz Makes It an Even Dozen with Badlands Win

Brad Sweet Has a Good Night at Badlands Motor Speedway

Brad Sweet Has a Good Night at Badlands Motor Speedway
Chips away at Donny Schatz’s points lead

BRANDON, S.D. – July 2, 2016 – Brad Sweet led early and led often at Badlands Motor Speedway on Saturday night as he found luck and persevered to score his seventh World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series victory of the season.

Sweet, who took the checkered flag at the track for the first time in his career, lost the lead to Rico Abreu on lap 10. When Abreu got too low on the track and caught a tire barrier sending him flipping on to the front straight, Sweet regained the lead. Through a couple of close calls, it was smooth sailing to the end.

Sweet’s win is his first since May 13 at Plymouth Speedway. Continue reading Brad Sweet Has a Good Night at Badlands Motor Speedway

Lakeside Speedway Added to 2016 World of Outlaws Schedule

Lakeside Speedway Added to 2016 World of Outlaws Schedule
Lakeside joins rescheduled Salina Highbanks weekend in October

CONCORD, N.C. – June 29, 2016 – The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series has added Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas to help close out the regular season on Friday, Oct. 21.

The O’Reilly Auto Parts Rumble on the River is a special addition to the 2016 season as it joins the previously rescheduled event at Salina (Okla.) Highbanks Speedway the following day on Saturday, Oct. 22. Those two events are the last ones on the schedule before the Bad Boy Buggies World of Outlaws World Finals, Oct. 27 to 29.

Lakeside is a longtime staple on the World of Outlaws schedule with 17 appearances dating back to 1980. This season’s event will be the seventh straight for the track on the series schedule.

“The World of Outlaws looks forward returning to Lakeside Speedway this season,” said World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series Director Carlton Reimers. “With a long history at the track, this is a great way to help close out the 2016 season.”

Last season, Donny Schatz powered his way through the field to score his 18th win in a record-setting season that saw him score his seventh World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series championship.

The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series makes history this week as the series takes on Rockford Speedway for the Outlaw Clay Classic on Wednesday and then heads to Badlands Motor Speedway

The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series makes history this week as the series takes on Rockford Speedway for the Outlaw Clay Classic on Wednesday and then heads to Badlands Motor Speedway

CONCORD, N.C. – June 28, 2016 – The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series kicks off a blockbuster week of racing with the Outlaw Clay Classic at Rockford (Ill.) Speedway on Wednesday, July 29 and then rolls into Badlands Motor Speedway on Saturday, July 2 and Sunday, July 3 for a Fourth of July weekend spectacular.

The ‘Dirt Takeover’ at the 69-year-old, paved Rockford Speedway will be a historic first for the series and the track. Eight inches of Illinois river clay has been spread on the high banks at Rockford in preparation for the Outlaws weekend. The two day show pairs the sprint cars with the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series.

“I always like going to new places, and new places for everybody because the veterans have been coming to tracks for years. Because it’s a new track for everybody it’s an even playing field,” said CJB Motorsports driver David Gravel. “Whoever can adapt and put together the best package unloading typically has the advantage. It’s always a fun challenge.”

From Rockford, the series rolls east to Brandon, S.D. and one of the stalwarts on the World of Outlaws schedule, Badlands Motor Speedway. The premier facility welcomes the Outlaws for a double-header to celebrate the Fourth of July weekend on Saturday, July 2 and Sunday, July 3.

In addition to welcoming the ‘Greatest Show on Dirt’ to the 3/8 mile track for two days, Badlands will wow fans with a fireworks spectacular at the end of each night and a special fan fest on tap at Badlands Pawn Gold & Jewelry, 1600 Russell St. in Sioux Falls, on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. A hauler parade will follow the fan fest, bringing the teams to the track to kick off the weekend.

Sweet and Shirley Look Forward to Outlaw Clay Classic

Sweet and Shirley Look Forward to Outlaw Clay Classic
Outlaw Clay Classic takes on Rockford Speedway on June 29 and 30
ROCKFORD, Ill. – June 27, 2016 – The ‘Dirt Takeover’ is underway at Rockford Speedway as Illinois river clay is currently being spread across America’s favorite paved short track in preparation for the Outlaw Clay Classic and the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series and World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series on Wednesday, June 29 and Thursday, June 30. Continue reading Sweet and Shirley Look Forward to Outlaw Clay Classic

Balog Bests Outlaws at Beaver Dam Raceway

Balog Bests Outlaws at Beaver Dam Raceway
Captures first series victory in Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial presented by Karavan Trailers

BEAVER DAM, Wis. – June 25, 2016 – Hartland, Wis. -native Bill Balog outdueled 2013 World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series champion Daryn Pittman early, then held him off on a final green-white-checkered finish to capture his first series victory in the Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial presented by Karavan Trailers at Beaver Dam Raceway on Saturday night. Continue reading Balog Bests Outlaws at Beaver Dam Raceway

Pittman Returns to Victory Lane at Jackson Motorplex

Pittman Returns to Victory Lane at Jackson Motorplex
Scores fifth win of 2016 in the series’ first trip to the track since 2014

JACKSON, Minn. – June 24, 2016 – 2013 World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series champion, Daryn Pittman, started on the pole position and captured the lead from Joey Saldana on lap two, then held off a hard-charging Kerry Madsen on a green-white-checkered finish to score his fifth victory of the season at Jackson Motorplex on Friday night. Continue reading Pittman Returns to Victory Lane at Jackson Motorplex

Three days of racing, three times the party starts on Thursday

Three days of racing, three times the party starts on Thursday

SARVER, Pa. – June 22, 2016 – The final countdown is on until the Firecracker 100 kicks off at Lernerville Speedway. Three days of racing and three times the party starts on Thursday, June 23 and continues until Saturday, June 25.

The Northeast’s biggest late-model party leads into the Firecracker 100, one of the most coveted wins in late model racing. This year, the Firecracker 100 celebrates its 10th anniversary. Continue reading Three days of racing, three times the party starts on Thursday

Stewart Scores Father’s Day Victory

Stewart Scores Father’s Day Victory
Captures fifth win of the season in series return to Brown County Speedway

ABERDEEN, S.D. – June 19, 2016 – The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series returned to Brown County Speedway for the first time since 1985 on Sunday night, as Shane Stewart started on the pole and led wire-to-wire to claim his fifth checkered flag of the season.

Stewart, whose wife and young daughter joined him in victory lane, captured the Father’s Day victory after he built sizeable lead on Joey Saldana and Donny Schatz while navigating through heavy lapped traffic all night. Continue reading Stewart Scores Father’s Day Victory

Schatz Continues River Cities Speedway Dominance

Schatz Continues River Cities Speedway Dominance
Claims 10th victory of the season and series points lead from Brad Sweet

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – June 17, 2016 – Seven-time World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series champion, Donny Schatz, continued his dominance of River Cities Speedway on Friday night, as he passed Logan Schuchart with 19 laps left in the First Leg of the Northern Tour to score his fifth victory in seven races at the track since 2013.

Schatz, who is a native of nearby Fargo, N.D., put on a show for his family and friends in attendance, as he started the feature in the seventh position and charged his way to the lead just past the halfway point to score his series-leading 10th victory of the season and the series points lead.

“This is what racing is all about – having your family here is cool – to be here and see it and experience it with us,” an emotional Schatz said. “The fans are just as important too, so I am glad to see everyone here tonight and glad they stuck it out. It turned out to be a great night for us and I am happy to be here and look forward to Sunday.” Continue reading Schatz Continues River Cities Speedway Dominance

Shane Stewart Hangs Tough at Granite City

Shane Stewart Hangs Tough at Granite City
Brad Sweet claims one-point lead after Donny Schatz has DNF

SAUK RAPIDS, Minn. – June 15, 2016 – Shane Stewart proved to be like a rock Wednesday night at Granite City Speedway as he battled past Kerry Madsen and held off Brad Sweet to win his fourth World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series feature of the season.

Kerry Madsen led the first third of the feature, which was rain postponed to Wednesday, with Stewart in hot pursuit. As Madsen encountered traffic, Stewart closed the gap in his No. 2 Eneos/GoPro car. On lap 10, Stewart dove low into turn three and got around Madsen. Madsen countered, taking the spot back, sliding Stewart through turns one and two. Stewart though made a similar move as the previous lap and took the position back through turns three and four. Through one restart, Stewart held the position and scored the win. Continue reading Shane Stewart Hangs Tough at Granite City

Donny Schatz Wins Wild One for #TeamOutlaws

Donny Schatz Wins Wild One for #TeamOutlaws
Claims ninth World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series victory of the season

KNOXVILLE, Iowa – June 11, 2016 – Wrecked cars and flared tempers could not hold back reigning World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series champion Donny Schatz on Saturday night at Knoxville Raceway as he barely avoided an early multi-car crash and battled past Jamie Veal to score his ninth series win of the season during the Xtream Shootout powered by Mediacom. Continue reading Donny Schatz Wins Wild One for #TeamOutlaws

Donny Schatz claims the points lead from Brad Sweet who has led all season

Donny Schatz claims the points lead from Brad Sweet who has led all season

KNOXVILLE, Iowa – June 10, 2016 – Terry McCarl dominated the Outlaws and Knoxville regulars in Friday night’s Budweiser Night with the World of Outlaws at Knoxville Raceway as he scored his first World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series victory of the season. Continue reading Donny Schatz claims the points lead from Brad Sweet who has led all season

World of Outlaws Look Forward to Dirt Racing Takeover at Rockford Speedway

World of Outlaws Look Forward to Dirt Racing Takeover at Rockford Speedway
Badger Midget Racing Association and Wisconsin Legends added to the slate of events
CONCORD, N.C. – June 10, 2016 – History will be made in less than three weeks as the dirt racing takeover happens at legendary Rockford Speedway for the Outlaw Clay Classic – two days of World of Outlaws racing action, Wednesday, June 29 and Thursday, June 30. Continue reading World of Outlaws Look Forward to Dirt Racing Takeover at Rockford Speedway

Schatz Scores Thrilling Win at Lincoln Park Speedway

Schatz Scores Thrilling Win at Lincoln Park Speedway
Claims eighth victory of the season and ties Brad Sweet for point lead

PUTNAMVILLE, Ind. – June 8, 2016 – Seven-time World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series champion Donny Schatz held off a red-hot David Gravel on a green-white-checkered finish to claim his eighth victory of the season at Lincoln Park Speedway on Wednesday night. Continue reading Schatz Scores Thrilling Win at Lincoln Park Speedway

The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series heads to Lincoln Park Speedway

The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series heads to Lincoln Park Speedway on Wednesday, June 8 and Knoxville Raceway on Friday, June 10 for the Budweiser Night with the World of Outlaws and Saturday, June 11 for the Xtreme Shootout powered by Mediacom

CONCORD, N.C. – June 7, 2016 – The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series will return to the track this week on Wednesday, June 8 at Lincoln Park Speedway in Putnmaville, Ind., before heading to historical Knoxville Raceway for the Budweiser Night with the World of Outlaws on Friday, June 10 and Xtreme Shootout powered by Mediacom on Saturday, June 11. Continue reading The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series heads to Lincoln Park Speedway

The Countdown is on to the Firecracker 100 Weekend

The Countdown is on to the Firecracker 100 Weekend
Three times the racing, three times the party as one of the year’s premier late model events counts down to a kick off at Lernerville Speedway

SARVER, Pa. – June 7, 2016 – The countdown is on to the Firecracker 100 weekend at Lernerville Speedway as one of racing’s biggest parties kicks off on Thursday, June 23 and runs until Saturday, June 25. Continue reading The Countdown is on to the Firecracker 100 Weekend