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Pittman Earns Third Outlaws Victory at SoCal Showdown

He picks up first World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series win at Perris since 2002

PERRIS, Calif. — April 13, 2013 — It seemed fitting that the top World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series star collided with the premier Californian, who titles himself the “Outlaw killer.”

Both literally and figuratively, championship points leader Daryn Pittman and reigning King of California Tim Kaeding capped the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series five-week West Coast swing in a head-to-head battle on Saturday in the SoCal Showdown at Perris Auto Speedway.

Pittman and Kaeding, along with Donny Schatz, are the only drivers to record multiple feature victories this season and of course, they were in a heated match to decide the winner on the famed half mile.

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Schatz Claims Epic Thriller in Outlaws Return to Kings Speedway

Seven official lead changes highlight the WoO STP Sprint Car Series event

HANFORD, Calif. — April 12, 2013 — Wearing an ear-to-ear grin, Chad Kemenah hopped out of his car and went in for the hug on Donny Schatz.

Keep in mind, Kemenah had just finished second to Schatz in the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series return to Kings Speedway on Friday night.

“That’s just what happens when you get a race track to race on wide enough,” Kemenah said. “These fans come out and just get a hell of a show. That was a lot of passing.

“I just want to thank all the fans for coming out here and Donny for such a good race. They got their money’s worth and we’re excited.”

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Golobic Realizes Dream as WoO STP Sprint Car Series Winner

He leads the final 21 laps and outlasts childhood hero Saldana at Antioch Speedway

ANTIOCH, Calif. — April 5, 2013 — The offseason, weekdays, every night before falling asleep. There is a lot of time spent dreaming and for a young sprint car driver, dreams are the gateway for perseverance.

On Friday at Antioch Speedway, Shane Golobic’s dreams were nothing like reality.

Golobic passed polesitter Jonathan Allard in thick traffic on lap 10 and held off Joey Saldana – Golobic’s favorite World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series driver – to capture his first career victory, which left him talking almost as fast as he drove after an emotional celebration on the frontstretch.

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3 for 3: Swindell Remains Undefeated at Merced Speedway

He leads the final 27 laps to claim first WoO STP Sprint Car Series win of year

MERCED, Calif. — March 29, 2013 — There was no need to panic. The pieces were laid out, just not put together.

On a perfect California Friday evening, Sammy Swindell completed the puzzle to capture his first World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series victory of the season and his third consecutive to remain undefeated at Merced Speedway.

“This track has been good to me,” he said. “We’ve been here three times and have gotten the same result. I’m looking forward to coming back here again.”

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McMahan Celebrates an Eventful Day at Mini Gold Cup

He also announces full-time status with the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series

CHICO, Calif. — March 23, 2013 — Saturday was a day of celebration and commemoration for Paul McMahan.

It began during the bright afternoon when he announced his CJB Motorsports team will compete full time this season with the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series. It was then capped under the lights with a splattering of confetti on the frontstretch at Silver Dollar Speedway, where McMahan earned his 15^th career World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series victory at the famed Mini Gold Cup.

“Kenny Speck passed away last Friday night at Tulare and we laid him to rest today, and this is the first time I’ve been back to Stephen’s (Allard) hometown here in Chico,” he said after an emotional Victory Lane. “To win here, I know he’s smiling down, looking on me – both of them are. I said earlier in the night that if I could win here this would be for them guys and I was fortunate enough to get it done.”

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