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DIRTcar Nationals Brings Together Kenny Wallace, Austin Dillon and Billy Workman Jr.

DIRTcar Nationals Brings Together Kenny Wallace, Austin Dillon and Billy Workman Jr.
The best drivers on dirt battle it out at Volusia Speedway Park where every ticket is a hot pass
BARBERVILLE, Fla. – Jan. 26, 2016 – What do Kenny Wallace, Austin Dillon and Billy Workman Jr. have in common? Each will be competing with the best drivers on dirt during the 45th Annual DIRTcar Nationals!

The annual event brings together the All-Star Circuit of Champions, World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series, World of Outlaws Late Model Series, Super DIRTcar Series, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds and DIRTcar Late Models to battle it out at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Fla., February 9 to 20. The most fan-friendly motorsports event during ‘Florida in February’ gives every ticket buyer a free hot pass to visit the pits and get up-close and personal with drivers, teams and cars.

Hear what the three drivers had to say about DIRTcar Nationals, racing on dirt and the year ahead.

Kenny Wallace

Austin Dillon

Billy Workman Jr.

See Wallace, Dillon, Workman and many more during 12 nights of racing at DIRTcar Nationals.

Clanton Looks to Repeat as World of Outlaws Late Model Series Prepares for 2016 Kickoff

Clanton Looks to Repeat as World of Outlaws Late Model Series Prepares for 2016 Kickoff

Charges into Screven Motor Speedway with eyes on second series title
CONCORD, N.C. – Jan. 22, 2016 – Shane Clanton, like other drivers in the pits, began the 2015 World of Outlaws Late Model Series season with high hopes of hoisting the championship trophy for the first time in his career. Ten wins, 34 top-fives and 37 top-tens later, Clanton capped off his phenomenal year by doing what he set out to do when he captured his first series title at the Bad Boy Buggies World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte. Continue reading Clanton Looks to Repeat as World of Outlaws Late Model Series Prepares for 2016 Kickoff

New Tracks, New Big Events, Fierce Competition Expected in 2016 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Schedule

New Tracks, New Big Events, Fierce Competition Expected in 2016 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Schedule
Series returns in 2016 with 93 events at 52 tracks in 24 states and one Canadian province
INDIANAPOLIS – Dec. 10, 2015 – The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series announced its 2016 schedule today during the Performance Racing Industry Trade Show. The season which has 93 scheduled dates and takes the series to 52 different tracks in 24 states and one Canadian province features new facilities, new big events and promises some of the fiercest competition in the nearly 40 year history of the series.

The Outlaws kick off their 2016 season at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Florida, February 12 to 14, for DIRTcar Nationals. The annual tradition features three nights of racing at the world’s fastest half-mile dirt track. To the DIRTcar Nationals champion goes the coveted ‘Big Gator.’

That coveted prize is the first in a season that from February to late October includes some of the biggest events in sprint car racing – and in all of motorsports.

Eldora Speedway’s Kings Royal expands to three days in 2016, July 14 to 16, with the addition of a new Thursday night kickoff event, the ‘Jokers Wild.’ The Ironman 55 returns to Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 on August 5 and 6 as series competitors work to prove who the strongest man is. Out west, the Outlaws battle the fierce competition in California at Silver Dollar Speedway’s Gold Cup on September 9 and 10. In Pennsylvania, at the historic Williams Grove Speedway, the Outlaws battle the Posse during the expanded three-day, $50,000-to-win National Open.

The biggest event of them all though is the $150,000-to-win Knoxville Nationals at Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway, August 10 to 13. Reigning series champion and now nine-time Knoxville Nationals champion Donny Schatz will be the driver to beat as the best sprint car drivers in the world converge on Iowa.

The World of Outlaws continues to add and build on weekend destination events throughout the 2016 schedule.

The Texas Outlaw Nationals, at the birthplace of the series, Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas, has quickly become a series and fan favorite. ‘The Greatest Show on Dirt’ returns for two-days on April 22 and 23. The FVP Outlaw Showdown at The Dirt Track at Las Vegas moves to Thursday and Friday, March 3 and 4 in 2016 to coincide with the NASCAR weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Knoxville Raceway’s spring World of Outlaws event expands to two nights, June 10 and 11.

The Outlaws take on Badlands Motor Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota for two blockbuster weekends in 2016. The Outlaws will celebrate Fourth of July weekend for the first time ever at the track. Then, the series returns August 19 and 21 for the first Rock N Roll Gold Cup with $50,000 to the winner.

“Every year we work hard to make the World of Outlaws schedule bigger and better than the year before,” said World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Director Carlton Reimers. “From February to October, the 2016 season promises to be filled with thrilling action at all of the new events and longstanding World of Outlaws traditions.”

The series returns to several tracks after multi-year absences and takes on several more for the first time ever. Among the first-time tracks are Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, Texas on February 26, Arizona Speedway in Queen Creek, Arizona on March 6 and Plymouth (Indiana) Speedway on May 13.

Those tracks returning to the schedule after absences are Royal Purple Raceway Park, Ocean Speedway, Bakersfield Speedway, I-30 Speedway, Jacksonville Speedway, the Jackson Motorplex, US 36 Raceway, Lincoln Park Speedway, Hartford Speedway, Wilmot Speedway and Willamette Speedway.

The battle between the Outlaws and the Pennsylvania Posse begins on May 18 at Lincoln Speedway’s Gettysburg Clash and continues with trips throughout the spring, summer and fall to Williams Grove Speedway and Port Royal Speedway.

Cedar Lake Speedway’s two-day Sprint Car Showdown returns for the second year on July 8 and 9, and kicks off the ‘Month of Money’ with a $15,000-to-win prize on Saturday. The Brad Doty Classic which moves back to Attica Raceway Park follows that up on July 12. After taking on the Kings Royal, the Outlaws head to Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pennsylvania on July 19 for the Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup.

The series makes two West Coast swings this season. The first, a six-week stretch to start the season from March 3 to April 18, takes the Outlaws to Nevada, Arizona and California. In September, the Outlaws return for a week-long stretch with stops in Washington, Oregon and California.

The Outlaws take one trip to Canada in 2016 on July 26 for Ohsweken (Ontario) Speedway’s annual Six Nations Showdown.

The 2016 season will wrap up and the champion crowned October 27 to 29 at the 10th Annual Bad Boy Buggies World of Outlaws World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. The season finale is one week earlier in 2016.

“With just nine weeks to go before DIRTcar Nationals, we couldn’t be more excited to kickoff the season and write another chapter in the rich history of the World of Outlaws,” said Reimers.

World of Outlaws–At A Glance: Putting a Bow on the 2015 Season That Was

At A Glance: Putting a Bow on the 2015 Season That Was
DIRTcar Nationals kicks off the 2016 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Feb. 12 to 14, 2016
CONCORD, N.C. – Nov. 17, 2015 – The 2015 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series season has officially drawn to a close. The historic season saw Donny Schatz add his name to the record books and join some of the most elite names in the history of motorsports.

Through 75 races, 2015 is a season no one will soon forget. These are the numbers that defined the year.

544 – The difference in points between championship winner Donny Schatz and second place finisher Shane Stewart. It is the biggest end-of-season points differential between the top-two drivers since Steve Kinser’s 31-win season in 1992. In 2005 Kinser picked up his final series championship by a margin of 543 points over Jason Meyers. Continue reading World of Outlaws–At A Glance: Putting a Bow on the 2015 Season That Was

World of Outlaws–For the Seventh Time, Donny Schatz is Crowned the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Champion

For the Seventh Time, Donny Schatz is Crowned the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Champion
Jason Johnson is named the 2015 Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year presented by ButlerBuilt recipient
CONCORD, N.C. – Nov. 11, 2015 – A history-making season wrapped up for Donny Schatz on Monday afternoon as he and his Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing team accepted the 2015 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series championship at the annual ‘Night of Champions’ banquet.

Sitting among his friends, family and fellow competitors, Schatz received universal congratulations for his seventh championships in the last 10 seasons. Continue reading World of Outlaws–For the Seventh Time, Donny Schatz is Crowned the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Champion

World of Outlaws–Saldana Dominates Bad Boy Buggies World Finals in His Final Run for Motter Motorsports

Saldana Dominates Bad Boy Buggies World Finals in His Final Run for Motter Motorsports
Schatz crowned 2015 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion
CONCORD, N.C. – Nov. 8, 2015 – Joey Saldana gave everyone a reason to smile in his final appearance in the No. 71M Motter Equipment Motorsports car on Sunday night at the Bad Boy Buggies World Finals as he led a dominating performance to score his third World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series victory of the season. Continue reading World of Outlaws–Saldana Dominates Bad Boy Buggies World Finals in His Final Run for Motter Motorsports

World of Outlaws–Dusty Zomer Wins Wild World Finals Night Two

Dusty Zomer Wins Wild World Finals Night Two
Picks up his first ever World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series victory
CONCORD, N.C. – Nov. 6, 2015 – A wild night two of the Bad Boy Buggies World Finals at the Dirt Track at Charlotte turned into a big night for Dusty Zomer who picked up his first ever World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series victory.
Continue reading World of Outlaws–Dusty Zomer Wins Wild World Finals Night Two

World of Outlaws–Sammy Swindell and Joey Saldana Set Quick Times for Bad Boy Buggies World Finals

Sammy Swindell and Joey Saldana Set Quick Times for Bad Boy Buggies World Finals
The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series returns to action tomorrow night at the Dirt Track at Charlotte
CONCORD, N.C. – Nov. 5, 2015 – Sammy Swindell and Joey Saldana kicked off the first night of the Bad Boy Buggies World Finals on Thursday by taking the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series qualifying quick times.

Against a 58-car field, the biggest the event has ever seen, Swindell scored his third quick time of 2015 in the qualifying session that set the field for Friday night. The three-time series champion had a fast lap of 12.506 seconds. Swindell said qualifying up front was critical heading into tomorrow night.

“It makes it a lot easier to get locked into the dash and get that good spot to start in the A main,” said Swindell, who drives the No. 1 Big Game Tree Stands car for CJB Motorsports.

In the second qualifying session which set the field for Saturday, Saldana, the season’s leading qualifier, picked up his 17th quick time of 2015 with a lap of 12.904 seconds. Saldana, who qualified his No. 71m Motter Equipment car third in the earlier session, said it helped to go out later the second time.

Going into Friday and Saturday, Saldana said the qualifying runs give him a lot of confidence.

“We’ve had fast cars all year – we just need to finish it off,” Saldana said. “We’ve done it a few times but not enough. Hopefully we can do it again this weekend. It’s a great venue to race at and a lot people get to see us that don’t normally get to see us. I’ve been lucky enough to win here a couple of times… Hopefully we can do that in the next few days.”

World of Outlaws–Brad Sweet Scores a Port Royal Win for the Outlaws

Brad Sweet Scores a Port Royal Win for the Outlaws
Battles Lucas Wolfe and his Kasey Kahne Racing teammate Daryn Pittman
PORT ROYAL, Pa. – Oct. 24, 2015 – Brad Sweet had to battle the Pennsylvania Posse, his teammate Daryn Pittman and the weather Saturday night at Port Royal Speedway, but nothing could keep him down as he cruised to his fifth World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series victory of the season. Continue reading World of Outlaws–Brad Sweet Scores a Port Royal Win for the Outlaws

The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series takes on Port Royal Speedway on Saturday and returns to Weedsport Speedway on Sunday

The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series takes on Port Royal Speedway on Saturday and returns to Weedsport Speedway on Sunday
CONCORD, N.C. – Oct. 20, 2015 – The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series has just four features to go before the end of the 2015 season. The series returns to action this weekend with stops at Port Royal (Pa.) Speedway on Saturday and Weedsport (N.Y.) Speedway on Sunday.

Though the championship race is wrapped up, as the final countdown to the end of the season begins, there are plenty of battles to keep an eye on.

The Outlaws battle the Posse one last time

With the series’ final trip to Central Pennsylvania this weekend, the appearance at Port Royal Speedway marks the final battle between the Outlaws and the Pennsylvania Posse in 2015. Through five completed features (one at Lincoln Speedway and four at Williams Grove Speedway) the Posse has an overwhelming four to one lead. This includes the biggest events of the year, including the Morgan Cup and the National Open.

The ‘Kunkletown Kid’ Ryan Smith picked up his first ever World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series victory after holding off Donny Schatz in last season’s event at Port Royal. Does the Posse take another or do the Outlaws get one more on the board before 2015 comes to an end?

How does the points battle shake out in the middle of the pack?

Though the battle for first and second is no more, there is a fierce battle underway in the middle of the championship and team standings. On the driver side, just 59 points separate third from sixth. Brad Sweet, the reigning Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year presented by ButlerBuilt recipient, currently sits in third. Close on his heels are Joey Saldana in fourth, Kerry Madsen in fifth and Daryn Pittman in sixth. Just one point separates Saldana and Madsen for the fourth position.

The team standings feature a similarly tight battle from third to sixth. Just 62 points separate the third place No. 9 Kasey Kahne Racing with Mike Curb team from the sixth place No. 29 Keneric Racing team. Third and fourth is a team battle between the No. 9 and No. 49 with 25 points separating them while just one point separates the No. 71m Motter Motorsports team from the Keneric Racing team for fifth.

David Gravel vs. Jason Sides

Another close points battle is the one between David Gravel and Jason Sides, who enter the final stretch of the season separated by just 36 points. With one win and two more top-five finishes, the edge goes to Sides who is currently eighth in the standings.

Can Donny Schatz win one more?

Donny Schatz, the 2015 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion, has racked up 31 trips to victory lane this season. That total is good enough to tie him with Steve Kinser for third on the all-time single season wins list. Schatz was the first driver since Kinser in 1992 to score 30 or more wins in a single season. With one more victory, Schatz will take the spot in the history books outright from Kinser – Kinser still owns the record for the most wins in a single season and second most wins in a single season.

World of Outlaws–Paul McMahan Overcomes Up-and-Down Season to Lawrenceburg Win

Paul McMahan Overcomes Up-and-Down Season to Lawrenceburg Win
Scores his third series win of the season and takes over 17th on the all-time wins list
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind. – Oct. 16, 2015 – From the peak of spring where things seemed to be coming together to the desolation of a frustrating summer, Paul McMahan was a driver relieved Friday night at Lawrenceburg Speedway after he scored his first World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series victory in more than five months. Continue reading World of Outlaws–Paul McMahan Overcomes Up-and-Down Season to Lawrenceburg Win

World of Outlaws–At A Glance: Logan Schuchart Finishing Up 2015 On A Roll

At A Glance: Logan Schuchart Finishing Up 2015 On A Roll
The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series returns to Lawrenceburg Speedway on Friday night
CONCORD, N.C. – Oct. 13, 2015 – With the 2015 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series season fast coming to an end, one driver finding his stride is Logan Schuchart. In recent weeks, Schuchart has scored three straight top-10 finishes including two straight podium finishes at Berlin Raceway and Williams Grove Speedway.

The 22-year-old, Hanover, Pennsylvania native, now in his sophomore year with the series, said he has learned a lot in the last year, building confidence as a driver and progressing along with his Shark Racing team. Continue reading World of Outlaws–At A Glance: Logan Schuchart Finishing Up 2015 On A Roll

World of Outlaws–Donny Schatz Scores Number 31 with Victory at Rolling Wheels

Donny Schatz Scores Number 31 with Victory at Rolling Wheels
Paul McMahan makes history with new track record and fastest average speed
ELBRIDGE, N.Y. – Oct. 10, 2015 – Donny Schatz cruised to his 31st World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series victory of the season Saturday night as he battled through cautions and past David Gravel at Rolling Wheels Raceway Park. Continue reading World of Outlaws–Donny Schatz Scores Number 31 with Victory at Rolling Wheels

Wood Brothers Racing–Blaney’s PPG Ford To Start 16th in Bank of America 500 At Charlotte

Blaney’s PPG Ford To Start 16th in Bank of America 500 At Charlotte

October 8, 2015

Ryan Blaney and the No. 21 PPG Ford Fusion team finally got a qualifying day with no rain, and they turned that into a 16th place starting position for Saturday night’s Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

After having a fast car at Chicagoland Speedway two weeks ago but not able to race it due to a rained-out qualifying session, Blaney and his Wood Brothers team were rewarded for their fast car at Charlotte on Thursday. Continue reading Wood Brothers Racing–Blaney’s PPG Ford To Start 16th in Bank of America 500 At Charlotte

World of Outlaws–Stevie Smith Scores First National Open Win in 24 Years

Stevie Smith Scores First National Open Win in 24 Years
Donny Schatz clinches 2015 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series championship title
MECHANICSBURG, Pa. – Oct. 4, 2015 – After having his hopes dashed in a controversial finish one year ago, Stevie Smith roared back Sunday night and scored his third-career Champion Racing Oil National Open victory at Williams Grove Speedway.

The win, Smith’s second World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series victory of the season, is his first National Open title since 1991 and comes one year after contact between he and David Gravel in the closing laps of the 2014 National Open ended his run. Continue reading World of Outlaws–Stevie Smith Scores First National Open Win in 24 Years

World of Outlaws–At A Glance: Jason Johnson Reflects On 2015, Prepares for the Future

At A Glance: Jason Johnson Reflects On 2015, Prepares for the Future
The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series takes on Eldora Speedway for the 4-Crown Nationals and Berlin Raceway for the NAPA Berlin Brawl
CONCORD, N.C. – Sept. 22, 2015 – Jason Johnson entered 2015 ready to take on his first full World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series season and while the year has not shaped up like he planned, Johnson remains focused on learning, growing and getting his No. 41 Priority Aviation/Mesilla Valley Transportation/Fischer Body Shop team back to victory lane. Continue reading World of Outlaws–At A Glance: Jason Johnson Reflects On 2015, Prepares for the Future

World of Outlaws–Brad Sweet Holds off Donny Schatz to Score at Deer Creek Speedway

Brad Sweet Holds off Donny Schatz to Score at Deer Creek Speedway
Claims his fourth World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series victory of the season
SPRING VALLEY, Minn. – Sept. 19, 2015 – A little good luck and a little skill helped Brad Sweet hold off Donny Schatz in Saturday night’s Meyerhofer Crane & Rigging Service Clash at the Creek at Deer Creek Speedway and propelled him to his fourth World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series victory of the season. Continue reading World of Outlaws–Brad Sweet Holds off Donny Schatz to Score at Deer Creek Speedway

World of Outlaws–Gold Cup a Tale of Two Parts as Schatz Picks up His 29th Win of the Season

Gold Cup a Tale of Two Parts as Schatz Picks up His 29th Win of the Season
Powers past Joey Saldana to score his first Gold Cup win in 11 years
CHICO, Calif. – Sept. 12, 2015 – The finale of the 62nd Annual Gold Cup Race of Champions on Saturday night at Silver Dollar Speedway was a tale of two parts – one belonged to Joey Saldana and the other to Donny Schatz. Continue reading World of Outlaws–Gold Cup a Tale of Two Parts as Schatz Picks up His 29th Win of the Season

World of Outlaws–Shane Stewart Class of the Field in Gold Cup Win Friday Night

Shane Stewart Class of the Field in Gold Cup Win Friday Night
Outpowers Joey Saldana to score his ninth World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series victory of the season
CHICO, Calif. – Sept. 11, 2015 – Shane Stewart was the class of the field during Friday night’s Gold Cup Race of Champions feature at Silver Dollar Speedway. He outpowered Joey Saldana to score his ninth World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series victory of the season.

The win was also Stewart’s first at Silver Dollar Speedway. Continue reading World of Outlaws–Shane Stewart Class of the Field in Gold Cup Win Friday Night

World of Outlaws–From His First Victory to his 201st, Donny Schatz Scores Again at Cottage Grove Speedway

From His First Victory to his 201st, Donny Schatz Scores Again at Cottage Grove Speedway
The reigning series champion now has 28 wins on the season
COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. – Sept. 9, 2015 – Seventeen years ago at Cottage Grove Speedway, Donny Schatz picked up his first ever World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series victory. Wednesday night at the track, he added to the record books his 201st series win. Continue reading World of Outlaws–From His First Victory to his 201st, Donny Schatz Scores Again at Cottage Grove Speedway