Mother Nature Helps Gravel to I-96 Speedway Victory
Dominates rain shortened Rumble in Michigan for third win of the season
LAKE ODESSA, Mich. – June 5, 2016 – Pesky and persistent weather did not put a damper on David Gravel’s night, as he led all 17 laps and scored his third World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series victory of the season in a rain shortened Rumble in Michigan at I-96 Speedway on Sunday night.
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Kemenah Defeats Outlaws at Fremont Speedway
All Star Circuit of Champions driver holds off series regulars to win Kistler Engines Smackdown
FREMONT, Ohio – June 3, 2016 – With family and friends cheering him on, Chad Kemenah, became just the third non-World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series driver to defeat the series regulars after he held off seven-time series champion Donny Scahtz to win the Kistler Engines Smackdown at Fremont (Ohio) Speedway on Friday night. Continue reading Kemenah Defeats Outlaws at Fremont Speedway
With Only One Lap of Practice, Blaney Qualifies 14th At Pocono
June 3, 2016
Qualifying a Sprint Cup car for the first time at Pocono Raceway is a daunting task for a rookie driver like Ryan Blaney, driver of the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Fusion. The level of difficulty ratcheted up even more on Friday when Blaney got just one lap of practice in a rain-shortened session. Continue reading With Only One Lap of Practice, Blaney Qualifies 14th At Pocono
At a Glance: Season Milestone Reached
The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series invades Fremont (Ohio) Speedway on Friday, June 3 for the Kistler Engines Smackdown, and I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, Mich. for the Rumble in Michigan on Saturday, June 4 Continue reading World of Outlaws–At a Glance: Season Milestone Reached
Stewart Slides to Victory at Lawrenceburg Speedway
Holds off challenges from David Gravel and Rico Abreu in Memorial Day thriller
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind. – May 30, 2016 – After dominating on Friday night at The Dirt Track at Charlotte and coming up one spot short of the win, Shane Stewart managed to overcome the heartache to score his third World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series victory of the 2016 season on Monday night in a Memorial Day thriller at Lawrenceburg (Ind.) Speedway. Continue reading Stewart Slides to Victory at Lawrenceburg Speedway
Wilson Wins Wild Race at The Dirt Track at Charlotte
Captures Circle K/NOS Energy Drink Outlaw Showdown for second career series win
CONCORD, N.C. – May 27, 2016 – A caution with six-laps remaining helped propel 2016 Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year contender Greg Wilson to his second career World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series victory in the Circle K/NOS Energy Drink Outlaw Showdown at The Dirt Track at Charlotte on Friday night.
Wilson, who won his first World of Outlaws race at the 4-Crown Nationals at Eldora Speedway in 2015, led just one lap of the 30-lap feature, after he passed race leader Shane Stewart on the final lap to capture the checkered flag.
“I’ve never dreamt in my wildest dreams that I would ever get this opportunity,” Wilson said. “I have been blessed to run with the World of Outlaws this year. To do this in Charlotte, in front of all these fans, this is badass and that’s all there is to it!”
Stewart, who led a race-high 25 laps, settled for a runner-up finish after he easily controlled the top spot for much of the feature.
“Greg [Wilson] is new to the Outlaw deal and it’s always cool to see someone get their first Outlaw win – I’m not sure if he’s won an Outlaw race before or not,” Stewart said. “We hated to lose a race like that, but hats off to Greg.”
The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series travels to The Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord, N.C. for the Circle K/NOS Energy Drink Outlaw Showdown on Friday, May 27, then Lawrenceburg (Ind.) Speedway on Monday, May 30
CONCORD, N.C. – May 26, 2016 – The World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series will head to the home of the series sanctioning body, World Racing Group, as well as three series’ teams when they travel to Concord, N.C. for the Circle K/NOS Energy Drink Outlaw Showdown at The Dirt Track at Charlotte on Friday, May 27. Following action at home, and a rare weekend off, the series will head back north to Lawrenceburg (Ind.) Speedway for a Memorial Day showdown on Monday, May 30. Continue reading The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series travels to The Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord, N.C.
Pittman Rallies for Fourth Consecutive Win at New Egypt
Charges from third starting spot to claim Jersey Outlaw Classic
NEW EGYPT, N.J. – May 24, 2016 – It wasn’t easy, but 2013 World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series champion Daryn Pittman managed to charge his way from the third starting position to claim his fourth Jersey Outlaw Classic win in-a-row on Tuesday night at New Egypt (N.J.) Speedway. Continue reading Pittman Rallies for Fourth Consecutive Win at New Egypt
Schatz passes Schuchart with five laps remaining to win Empire State Challenge
WEEDSPORT, N.Y. – May 22, 2016 – Logan Schuchart led a race high 30 laps but fell victim to a hard-charging Donny Schatz, who climbed from the ninth starting position to take the lead and score the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series victory in the Empire State Challenge at Weedsport Speedway on Sunday night.
The seven-time series champion defeated stiff competition and Mother Nature to capture his second win in-a-row at Weedsport, and his season-leading seventh checkered flag of the season. Continue reading Schatz passes Schuchart with five laps remaining to win Empire State Challenge
The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series march into Weedsport (N.Y.) Speedway for the Empire State Challenge on Sunday, May 22 then migrate south for the Jersey Outlaw Classic at New Egypt (N.J.) Speedway on Tuesday, May 24
CONCORD, N.C. – May 21, 2016 – The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series will continue their push through the northeast as they compete in a rare Sunday showdown on May 22 at Weedsport (N.Y.) Speedway. Following action in upstate New York, the series will move south to New Jersey for the Jersey Outlaw Classic at New Egypt (N.J.) Speedway on Tuesday, May 24. Continue reading The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series march into Weedsport
Dewease Dominates Opening Night at Williams Grove Speedway
Defeats Outlaws to even the score in fiercely contested annual feud
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. – May 20, 2016 – Lance Dewease exited his car to loud cheers from the Pennsylvania Posse-favored crowd after he dominated the final 15 laps of the 25-lap feature to claim the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series victory at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday night. Continue reading Dewease Dominates Opening Night at Williams Grove Speedway
Schatz Captures Gettysburg Clash at Lincoln Speedway
Outlaws land first blow in year-long war with Pennsylvania Posse
ABBOTTSTOWN, Pa. – May 19, 2016 – Seven-time World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series champion Donny Schatz managed to do something that only one other series driver has been able to do since 1997: out-muscle the Pennsylvania Posse on their home turf and claim the Gettysburg Clash at Lincoln Speedway.
Schatz’s victory, his sixth of the season, gives the Outlaw drivers the upper hand as the annual feud over sprint car supremacy has officially kicked-off. Continue reading Schatz Captures Gettysburg Clash at Lincoln Speedway
At a Glance: Tensions Rise as Outlaws Set out for Posse Territory
The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series heads into Posse territory on Wednesday, May 18 for the Gettysburg Clash at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pa., then the Morgan Cup double-header at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa on Friday, May 20 and Saturday, May 21
CONCORD, N.C. – May 17, 2016 – This week the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series will wage war with the Pennsylvania Posse on their home turf when the series travels to Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pa. for the Gettysburg Clash on Wednesday, May 18, and then the Morgan Cup weekend at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, Pa. on Friday, May 20 and Saturday, May 21. Continue reading At a Glance: Tensions Rise as Outlaws Set out for Posse Territory
Gravel Defeats Non-Outlaws in Barn Burner at Tri-State Speedway
Holds off challenges from Brady Bacon and Parker Price-Miller for second win of the season
HAUBSTADT, Ind. – May 14, 2016 – David Gravel utilized his speed, and a touch of luck, Saturday night as he clawed his way around pole-sitter Kerry Madsen on the opening lap of the feature, then held off another non-Outlaw, Brady Bacon, in the closing laps to score his second World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series victory of the season at Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Ind. Continue reading Gravel Defeats Non-Outlaws in Barn Burner at Tri-State Speedway
Sweet Surges for Inaugural Plymouth Speedway Win
Picks up series-leading sixth World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series victory of the season
PLYMOUTH, Ind. – May 13, 2016 – Brad Sweet captured the lead from pole-sitter Joey Saldana early, then held off a challenge from teammate Daryn Pittman late in the race to claim the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series inaugural race at Plymouth (Ind.) Speedway Friday night. Continue reading Sweet Surges for Inaugural Plymouth Speedway Win
At A Glance: Hoosier Havoc Weekend
The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series will battle at Plymouth (Ind.) Speedway on Friday, May 13 and Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Ind. on Saturday, May 14
CONCORD, N.C. – May 10, 2016 – This weekend the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series will enter the Hoosier State for the first time in 2016 as the series makes its inaugural trip to Plymouth (Ind.) Speedway on Friday, May 13 and returns to Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Ind. for the 13th consecutive year and 27th year overall on Saturday, May 14. Continue reading World of Outlaws–At A Glance: Hoosier Havoc Weekend
Kerry Madsen Sweeps #LetsRaceTwo Weekend at Eldora
For the second night in a row, Chad Kemenah finds himself in second
ROSSBURG, Ohio – May 7, 2016 – It was déjà vu at Eldora Speedway Saturday night, as Friday’s battle between Kerry Madsen and Chad Kemenah seemed to play out again in front of a large crowd at the #LetsRaceTwo finale.
After a pitched battle through the middle and late portions of the feature between the former Outlaw regular Madsen and All Star Circuit of Champions driver Kemenah, Madsen claimed his second World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series victory of the season and the weekend sweep. Continue reading Kerry Madsen Sweeps #LetsRaceTwo Weekend at Eldora
Kerry Madsen Beats Outlaws in #LetsRaceTwo Opener at Eldora
All Star regular Chad Kemenah scores second place finish after battle with Madsen
ROSSBURG, Ohio – May 6, 2016 – Kerry Madsen dominated Friday night’s #LetsRaceTwo opener at Eldora Speedway as he bested his former World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series colleagues and beat back a challenge from All Star Circuit of Champions regular Chad Kemenah to score his first series win since August 2014. Continue reading Kerry Madsen Beats Outlaws in #LetsRaceTwo Opener at Eldora
Rockford. Clay. Outlaws. One Time Only. Summer 2016.
For the first and only time, the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series and World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series will take on the historic paved track
CONCORD, N.C. – May 6, 2016 – Every so often an idea so ridiculous, so unbelievable takes hold and morphs into the can’t miss event of the year. It is a moment that friends and neighbors talk about for years – and everyone who missed it, regrets forever. Continue reading Rockford. Clay. Outlaws. One Time Only. Summer 2016.
Joey Saldana Scores Win in Battle at Jacksonville Speedway
Scores his third World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series victory of the season
JACKSONVILLE, Ill. – May 4, 2016 – The road to Joey Saldana’s third World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series victory of the season was not an easy one, but Saldana did what he had to, overcoming fierce challenges and near misses Wednesday night at Jacksonville Speedway.
“It was one thing I learned here tonight – if you do get into trouble, just be patient with the bottom,” Saldana said. “Just stick with it. So I just tried to do a better job than what I’ve been doing in the past and it paid off tonight.” Continue reading Joey Saldana Scores Win in Battle at Jacksonville Speedway