The fourth of five scheduled events at Eldora Speedway was next for the Big Game Treestands #7 team, this occasion carried even more popularity and stature however as ‘The Crowd Pleaser’ laid eyes on the Kings Royal and looked to carve his name in the history books.
Team Reports
Tony Stewart Racing Teams Kick Off ‘Month of Money’
The World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Series kicked off its annual “Month of Money” last week in Ohio with three nights of action. Tony Stewart Racing’s (TSR) Donny Schatz raced the TSR No. 15 STP/Armor All/Chevrolet J&J to victory in Wednesday’s Brad Doty Classic at Limaland Motorsports Park in Lima before he and teammate Steve Kinser ventured to Tony Stewart’s Eldora Speedway in Rossburg for the 28th annual Kings Royal on Friday and Saturday. Schatz and Kinser were joined in action all three nights by team owner Tony Stewart. Kinser drove the TSR No. 11 Bass Pro Shops/J.D. Byrider/ Chevrolet Maxim to a fifth-place finish on Friday night in the Knight Before the Kings Royal 30-lap A-Feature. Stewart made his first career Kings Royal A-Feature lineup on Saturday night, driving the TSR No. 14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 J&J, and finished an impressive 10th.
Month of Money Continues for Kraig Kinser
Granger, IA—July 17, 2011–Competing with the World of Outlaws, there is never really much time to dwell on the highs or the lows of a particular night, as there is always another race just around the corner. For Kraig Kinser and the Casey’s General Store team, they look to put a tough trio of events behind them, as they take to the track five times this week in a six-day stretch as the “Month of Money” continues with the second East Coast swing of the 2011 campaign.
Month of Money Opens for Kraig Kinser with the Brad Doty Classic at Limaland & Kings Royal at Eldora
Granger, IA—July 12, 2011—The four weeks between the middle of July and the middle of August certainly live up to moniker of “The Month of Money,” as six high paying events dot the World of Outlaws calendar. Kraig Kinser has tasted victory during “The Month of Money” with that coming in the 2005 Knoxville Nationals, and the third generation driver would like nothing more than to pick up a win this year during the stretch, as he continues his first season driving the Casey’s General Store Maxim for the Parsons Motorsports team.
Strong Finish at ‘JB’ Memorial
The Jim Boyd Memorial was the next event for the Big Game Treestands #7 team as they laid eyes on Beaver Dam Raceway for the 2nd running of the event that honored the well-known man who was instrumental in bringing the World of Outlaws to the Upper Midwest. ‘JB’ was also the founder of Karavan Trailers who have been long-time supporters of Craig Dollansky.
Kinser Returns to the Podium, Schatz Charges Forward in Wisconsin
The World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Series surged on through Wisconsin with its annual midsummer stops at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond on Friday and Saturday’s event at Beaver Dam Raceway. Tony Stewart Racing’s (TSR) Steve Kinser and Donny Schatz entered the weekend looking to pad their win totals both on the season and at each track. Kinser’s weekend was highlighted by his charge from eighth to third in the TSR No. 11 Bass Pro Shops/J.D. Byrider/ Chevrolet Maxim at Cedar Lake. Schatz was also a man on the move Friday night, racing the TSR No. 15 STP/Armor All/Chevrolet J&J from 19th to sixth. On Saturday at Beaver Dam, Kinser finished seventh and Schatz was eighth.
Elite Racing Duel in Dodge: So Close to Independence Day
While the rest of the Nation is celebrating Independence Day, Jason Meyers and his Elite Racing team were attempting to declare their independence from the winless streak they have been faced with. During the Duel in Dodge City, Meyers came very close to achieving this goal, but came a few spots from it. With two pole positions and two podium finishes at Dodge City Raceway Park the 2010 Champion closed within 11 points of the points lead.
Kraig Kinser Perseveres to Score Top-10 Finish in Opener at Dodge City
Granger, IA—July 3, 2011—One of the keys to being successful on the road with the World of Outlaws is to be able to deal with and rebound from adversity. Kraig Kinser and the Parsons Motorsports team had to do that on three separate occasions this past weekend during the Boot Hill Showdown at Dodge City Raceway Park in Kansas and were rewarded for their efforts with a Top-10 finish in the opener of the two-day event.
Tony Stewart Racing Teams Gunning for Victories in Dodge City
INDIANAPOLIS (June 30, 2010) – It’s a familiar scene in the Old West films. The tumbleweed blown by the hot summer air and the sound of a stiff breeze that echoes. The focal point soon turns to a showdown between good and evil. That scenario regularly rings true for many nights on the rugged stage of the World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Car series. There are plenty of good guys and perceived villains in this band of characters who compete on dirt tracks all across North America. Tony Stewart Racing’s (TSR) Steve Kinser and Donny Schatz have played both roles to perfection … reaching hero status after thrilling victories and being booed when they win too much. They’ll both be gunning for more glory this weekend when the traveling Outlaw stars make a two-night stop in the famous Old West crossroads of Dodge City, Kansas, for the annual Boot Hill Showdown at Dodge City Raceway Park.
Elite Encounter: Class is in session at Princeton Speedway
When people hear the name Princeton, they normally picture the hallowed halls of the University, but there is a second Princeton in Minnesota that is home to a racetrack. One may not think the two are related, but one theory on how the town got its name states that a group of homesick New Englanders named the town in honor of Princeton, New Jersey. On Saturday night, Jason Meyers and his Elite Racing team were looking to be the head of the class at Princeton Speedway, but came a few spots short. Then when the team traveled to Huset’s Speedway they met with their #1 adversary this season: Mother Nature.
