South Carolina
Motorsports Racing News
Contents www.SCMSRN.com Wednesday, June 23, 2010
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Previewing the World of
Outlaws Return to Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas Kansas
City, KS-June 23, 2010- It's hard to believe it's been over seven years since
the World of Outlaws have raced at Lakeside Speedway, as 2003 was the last
time the series took to the half-mile, with Daryn Pittman coming out on top
that night. The best sprint car drivers in the world will return to the track
located in Kansas City, Kansas this weekend on Saturday, June 26 for a full
night of racing, as one of the most competitive seasons in series history
rolls on. Steve
Kinser, the 20-time World of Outlaws champion, competed in the first World of
Outlaws event at the track in 1980, finishing second and has competed in
every single event the series has contested at the half-mile over the years.
He has finished fourth or better in all nine of his starts at Lakeside and
was victorious for the first time at the track in 2001. Kinser is currently
second in points as he seeks his record 21st series title. Joey
Saldana enters this weekend as the current World of Outlaws point leader, as
he chases his first title. The native of Brownsburg, Indiana has won six
times this season which has him tied for the series lead in that department
with Jason Meyers.Saldana is the leader in Top-Five finishes, laps and money
earned through the first 27 events of the season aboard the No. 9 for Kasey
Kahne Racing. Danny
Lasoski, who hails from Dover, Missouri, which is just over an hour away from
Lakeside Speedway, has won in the past at the half-mile. He has made six
starts with the World of Outlaws at the track and has finished sixth or
better in five of those appearances. Jac
Haudenschild, who has won twice this season and has finished second in each
of the last two World of Outlaws events, has made four career starts with the
series at Lakeside Speedway dating back to 1983. He has finished seventh or
better in three of those starts. Drivers
competing full-time with the series that have raced at Lakeside Speedway in
the past include: four-time and defending series champion Donny Schatz, Jason
Meyers, who finished second at the track in 2003, Craig Dollansky, who holds
the track record, veteran Jason Sides, third generation driver Kraig Kinser
and Paul McMahan, who drives for Kasey Kahne Racing as a teammate to Joey
Saldana. The World
of Outlaws raced at Lakeside Speedway for the first time in 1980, with Tim
Green taking the checkered flag. Sammy Swindell, the three-time World of
Outlaws champion who is expected to compete this weekend, has won three times
at the track with the series in his illustrious career. Six drivers have
visited Victory Lane at Lakeside Speedway with the World of Outlaws over the
years. The
Buzz-
By
the Numbers:
Lakeside Speedway 0.5- Miles around Lakeside
Speedway 1- Driver currently
competing full-time with the World of Outlaws that has won at Lakeside
Speedway- Steve Kinser 2- Drivers contending
for the Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year Award in 2010 2.4- Average finish for
Steve Kinser in nine career World of Outlaws starts at Lakeside Speedway 3- Races in the state
of Kansas this season for the World of Outlaws 5- Track records that
have been established in time trials this season at World of Outlaws events 6- Drivers that have won
with the series at Lakeside Speedway 11- Drivers that have
won on half-miles with the World of Outlaws this season 13.916- Track record
established by Craig Dollansky in time trials at Lakeside Speedway in 2001 14- Events on
half-mile track so far this season for the World of Outlaws 16- Drivers currently
competing full-time with the World of Outlaws 20- Top-Five finishes
for Joey Saldana to lead the series 21- Drivers that have
led laps in feature events this season 25- Top-10 finishes
for Steve Kinser to lead the series 27- A-Feature events
contested through June 20 56- Points that
separate current leader Joey Saldana and Steve Kinser in the series standings
entering this weekend 168- Laps led by Joey
Saldana this season to lead all drivers 243- Miles from
Junction Motor Speedway in Nebraska where the World of Outlaws compete on
June 25 to Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas 1980- Year the World of
Outlaws first raced at Lakeside Speedway 2003- Year the World of
Outlaws last competed at Lakeside Speedway 10,000- Dollars the winner
will receive on Saturday, June 26 51,690- Dollars in the
total purse on Saturday, June 26 128,900- Dollars earned by
Joey Saldana through June 20 to lead the series Tickets On
Saturday, June 26 at Lakeside Speedway, general admission tickets will be $30
for adults in advance and $35 the day of the race, with general admission
tickets for children ages 6-12 $15, while kids five-under admitted free of
charge in the general admission section. Adult reserved tickets will be $33
in advance and $35 the day of the race, with reserved tickets for children
ages 12-under $15 in advance and $15 the day of the race. Pit combos are also
available for advance purchase only for $38, which includes a reserved ticket
and a pit pass. For tickets call SLS Promotions at 815-344-2023 or the track
at 913-299-2040. 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), Chizmark & Larson Insurance , Goodyear Tires (Official
Tire), SuperClean (Official Cleaner-Degreaser), VP Racing (Official Racing
Fuel); in addition to contingency sponsors, Jake's Custom Golf Carts, KSE
Race Products, Penske Shocks , R2C Performance, 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. |
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