Race Reports – Page 83 – World of Outlaws

Dollansky Survives at Haubstadt

April 21, 2012 by World of Outlaws

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Dollansky Survives Action-Packed Feature in Haubstadt

Swindell extends World of Outlaws championship lead to 36 points

HAUBSTADT, Ind. — April 21, 2012 — Nope, no full moon.

That didn’t stop the World of Outlaws drivers from taking part in a feast-or-famine feature on Saturday at Tri-State Speedway – arguably the smallest track the series has competed on this season.

Craig Dollansky survived a couple of run-ins and a heavy dose of thick lapped traffic to pick up his second Outlaws victory of the season and the $10,000 prize. It also extended his streak of claiming each World of Outlaws feature at the high-banked, quarter-mile oval during even years since 2006.

Swindell Celebrates in Sedalia

April 20, 2012 by World of Outlaws

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Swindell’s Aggressive Move Wins Kasey Kahne Challenge

He maintains a slim championship lead over runner-up Joey Saldana

SEDALIA, Mo. — April 20, 2012 — Friday was a night of attrition as the cream rose to the top in the opening round of the Kasey Kahne Challenge.

Sammy Swindell and Joey Saldana, who entered the $10,000-to-win World of Outlaws event at Missouri State Fair Speedway within five points of each other for the championship lead, put on an electric show on a crisp night in front of a stellar crowd at the fairgrounds.

The duo nearly took each other out on a restart with three laps remaining as they made contact entering turn one on the half-mile oval. Instead, Swindell held on to the top spot after an aggressive move to get to the bottom of the track and he pulled away to pick up his first World of Outlaws win at Missouri State Fair Speedway since 1985.

Saldana Rallies at Paducah

April 13, 2012 by World of Outlaws

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Saldana Rallies to Find Victory Lane at Paducah

He picks up his first career win at Paducah International Raceway

PADUCAH, Ky. — April 13, 2012 — Joey Saldana ended Friday’s roller-coaster ride with a smile on his face.

The World of Outlaws veteran overcame a self-proclaimed “ugly” heat race to record his second victory of the season and first career at Paducah International Speedway – the Outlaws lone event in the state of Kentucky this season.

“In qualifying we went out and were really good, and then in the heat race we changed everything and were really bad,” he said. “Then we went back to the way we were in qualifying for the dash and we were respectable. And then we just worked off that and made our car 100 percent better for the feature, and it showed because when it counted we definitely had the car to pass. We had the speed when it counted and luckily we had enough tire to finish the race.”

• Mars Shines In Illini 100 Triumph

April 1, 2012 by World of Outlaws

Mars Holds Off Lanigan For $20,000 Illini 100 Triumph At Farmer City Raceway

By Kevin Kovac, WoO LMS P.R. Director

FARMER CITY, IL – March 31, 2012 – Jimmy Mars of Menomonie, Wis., added another major-event victory to his already bulging resume, holding off Darrell Lanigan of Union, Ky., to capture Saturday night’s Illini 100 at Farmer City Raceway.

Racing in front of a standing-room-only crowd, Mars roared off the outside pole starting spot to grab the lead at the initial green flag and never relinquished the position. He turned back repeated challenges from Lanigan during the race’s final circuits to pocket the $20,000 top prize.

• Moyer Is Star Of Illini 100 Qualifying Night

March 31, 2012 by World of Outlaws

Moyer Begins Bid For Third Illini 100 Triumph With Fast-Time, Heat Win During Friday’s Qualifying Action At Farmer City

By Kevin Kovac, WoO LMS P.R. Director

FARMER CITY, IL – March 30, 2012 – Billy Moyer of Batesville, Ark., began his bid for a third Illini 100 triumph with a perfect performance during Friday night’s qualifying program at Farmer City Raceway.

The 54-year-old dirt Late Model legend was the evening’s fastest time-trialer and won the first of six 15-lap heat races, once again stamping him as the favorite to take home the 100-lap World of Outlaws Late Model Series A-Main’s $20,000 top prize on Saturday night. He is undefeated in two career Illini 100 appearances, winning the 2008 and 2010 events.

Swindell Masters Merced

March 30, 2012 by World of Outlaws

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Swindell Relies on Patience, Good Luck Charm for First Win

He retakes the Outlaws points lead as the top five are separated by only 14 points

MERCED, Calif. — March 30, 2012 — There was a special person on the mind of Sammy Swindell as he climbed down from his wing dance on Friday.

Swindell’s granddaughter, Zoe, delivered a special message before the veteran picked up his first World of Outlaws feature victory of the season in front of a rowdy crowd at Merced Speedway.

“She called me, wished me good luck and hoped I won, so I might have to make sure she makes more of those calls,” Swindell said with a grin.

Schatz Smooth in Chico

March 23, 2012 by World of Outlaws

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Schatz, World of Outlaws Claim Night 1 of the Mini Gold Cup

The four-time Outlaws champion leads all 35 laps to earn his second victory of year

CHICO, Calif. — March 23, 2012 — With bragging rights on the line between the World of Outlaws and the California contingent, Friday’s main event couldn’t have set up any better.

Donny Schatz, a four-time World of Outlaws champion and the current points leader, and two-time King of California Jonathan Allard started on the front row of the 35-lap feature during Night 1 of the Mini Gold Cup at Silver Dollar Speedway.

Schatz capitalized on a good start and led wire to wire en route to picking up his second victory of the season. It also gave the Outlaws a 2-to-1 edge in wins versus Californians this season in the state of California.

Kaeding Thunders in Tulare

March 16, 2012 by World of Outlaws

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Kaeding Continues Hot Streak at Thunderbowl

He becomes the first repeat WoO winner after a victory last Thursday in Las Vegas

TULARE, Calif. — March 16, 2012 — Tim Kaeding might as well have his mail addressed to Thunderbowl Raceway.

The Californian showcased why the high-banked, one-third mile race track is his house with a dominant performance on Friday in the first of the World of Outlaws doubleheader.

“This is my home away from home,” he said. “We’ve definitely done a lot of things at this track that nobody else can say.”

Saldana Celebrates in Perris

March 10, 2012 by World of Outlaws

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Saldana Celebrates in Perris

He picks up first win of season at NAPA Know How SoCal Showdown

PERRIS, Calif. — March 10, 2012 — After celebrating with his hands in the air as he propped himself on the back of his sprint car, Joey Saldana pulled off his helmet to reveal messy hair, a dirty face and a look of exhaustion.

“I think I’m more mentally worn out,” he said with a smile. “Physically I feel great.”

Saldana led all 30 laps by riding the cushion around the top of Perris Auto Speedway to claim the NAPA Know How SoCal Showdown, which was the first World of Outlaws race at the fast half-mile oval since 2007.

Kaeding Victorious in Vegas

March 8, 2012 by World of Outlaws

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Kaeding Victorious Under Bright Lights of Vegas

A last-minute decision to head to ‘Sin City’ pays off for reigning King of California

LAS VEGAS — March 8, 2012 — The way Tim Kaeding celebrated, it was as if he hit the jackpot.

In a way, he did. The Californian outlasted a furious battle with Jason Sides and an onslaught of cautions to claim the $10,000 World of Outlaws victory at The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

on a windy Thursday night.