World of Outlaws Return to Jackson Speedway in Minnesota on May 1
Concord, NC-March 11, 2010-The World of Outlaws will return to the historic Jackson Speedway in Jackson, Minnesota on Saturday, May 1 for the first time since 2006.
Donny Schatz, the four-time and defending World of Outlaws champion, was victorious in the series last visit to the half-mile in 2006 over Joey Saldana and Craig Dollansky. Schatz raced a number of times at Jackson Speedway early in his career as he was cutting his teeth in the Upper Midwest and has a total of six victories at the track dating back to 1996. He has finished first, second and ninth in his three World of Outlaws starts at the track.
The World of Outlaws competed for the first time at Jackson Speedway in 1987 with former series champion Bobby Davis Jr. picking up the win in that event. Steve Kinser, the 20-time World of Outlaws champion, picked up his first win in at the track the following year in the Jackson Nationals. Kinser has won twice with the series at the half-mile and has finished in the Top-10 in all eight of his career starts at the track with seven of those being Top-Five performances.
Craig Dollansky, who hails from Elk River, Minnesota, finished third in the World of Outlaws last event at the half-mile in his home state. He has a couple of career Top-10 finishes at Jackson Speedway as he looks for his first win at the track.
Also on hand for the World of Outlaws return to Jackson Speedway on May 1 will be current series point leader Joey Saldana driving for Kasey Kahne Racing, Jason Meyers, Jason Sides, Kraig Kinser, 2001 series champion Danny Lasoski, Hall of Famer Jac Haudenschild, Tim Kaeding, Lucas Wolfe, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Terry McCarl, Paul McMahan, Chad Kemenah, Brian Ellenberger and rookies Ben Gregg and Toni Lutar.
Jackson Speedway is located ¼- mile south of I-90 (exit 73) on U.S. 71, then one mile east on CR 38, then one mile south on CR 51 (at the Jackson County Fairgrounds).
For tickets for the World of Outlaws return to Jackson Speedway on Saturday, May 1 visit www.slspromotions.com or call 815-344-2023. Tickets can also be purchased by calling Jackson Speedway at 507-841-1957.
Adult general admission tickets for the World of Outlaws return to Jackson Speedway on Saturday, May 1 will be $30 in advance and $35 the day of the race, with general admission tickets for kids ages 12-under $15 in advance and $15 the day of the race, with children ages 5-under admitted free of charge. Adult reserved tickets will be $33 in advance and $35 the day of the race with reserved tickets for kids ages 12-under $15 in advance and $15 the day of the race. Pit combos, which include a reserved ticket and a pit pass will be available in advance for $38.
To view the complete 2010 World of Outlaws schedule visit http://www.worldofoutlaws.com/sprint.
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A Home Race: Sam Hafertepe Jr. Geared up for Stop at Lone Star Speedway
Kilgore, TX-March 11, 2010-Being from Texas, Sam Hafertepe Jr. doesnt get to stop back home very often during the racing season, but he will this week, and hell also be able to sleep in his own bed and race at his home track of Lone Star Speedway in Kilgore, as the World of Outlaws return to the blazing fast high-banked track for the second consecutive year for the opener of the Texas Two-Step Weekend on Friday, March 12.
After finishing second last fall at Lone Star Speedway during the inaugural WoO Fest, Hafertepe has one thing on his mind this week and that is to gain that one more position that has eluded him and stand on top of the podium in Victory Lane. He finished second last fall to Joey Saldana at the track during the inaugural WoO Fest, which was his third career runner-up finish with the World of Outlaws. A win would be extra special for Hafertepe, as it would not only be his first with the World of Outlaws, but his first at Lone Star Speedway, which his parents own and operate.
"It would probably mean more than anything, because of all the hard work we have put in at that place," shared the 24-year old when asked about winning at Lone Star Speedway. "For the hometown fans and crowd, it would be great. We ran second there last year and hopefully we can come home with a win this time."
Last season was the first full year that the Hafertepe family held the reins at Lone Star Speedway, putting in countless hours renovating the facility after it had sat dormant for over four years. Ironically the World of Outlaws event last April was the first race at the track since the World of Outlaws competed there in 2004. In addition to making the facility one of the nicest on the World of Outlaws circuit, new clay was brought it and reworked the surface last fall prior to inaugural WoO Fest.
"We've tried to make a few changes to the facility and try to make it better each time everyone comes back," explained Sam Jr., who last fall ran the water truck on the day of the race in addition to helping with countless other tasks to make sure the event ran smooth. "The track surface itself is about the same and should be in great shape. We're really looking forward to it."
Hafertepe is excited to have the chance race in front of his home state fans this week and put on a good show for all of those that come out to the race. While Lone Star Speedway is his home track, there are a number of drivers competing full-time with the World of Outlaws that have raced on the track more than he has, and Hafertepe is quick to point out that there is really no such thing as a home track advantage when running with the best sprint car drivers in the world.
"It's probably more pressure than anything, trying to perform in front of all the people that know me," he shared. "For the most part, I dont think there is really any home track advantage. It is extra pressure, but its not anything we cant handle. We're going to throw everything we have at it and hopefully things fall our way."
Hafertepe picked up his first Top-10 finish of the season at Las Vegas on February 26, coming home eighth. After getting caught up in an accident in the opener at Thunderbowl Raceway in California last weekend Hafertepe rallied to score a season-best seventh-place finish in the finale. He was very fast to open the season in Florida, but bad luck plagued him in the Sunshine State. After a switch in chassis and engine builders toward the middle of last season, the rising star is very confident in the program that he and the Plumbfast Racing team have in order.
"We've been fast since last year," Hafertepe noted. "We just have to get the luck to come our way and we'll be running in the Top-Five every night, no problem. We'll keep working hard at it and doing the best we can, that's for sure."
Hafertepe has a very familiar crew in 2010, as Daryl Turford is on board with him again and they also welcomed back Mike Schure. Along with Sam, the trio is one of the hardest working in the pit arriving, usually being one of the first teams to arrive at the track and one of the last to leave. After shuffling around crew members the last couple of season, Hafertepe is thrilled to have a crew that he is familiar with and that continues to gel at each and every race.
"We've had Daryl (Turford) now for almost two years and have Mike (Schure) back and he worked for me in previous years," he noted. "We mesh together pretty well and it's a good team. We all get along as well and that's something that is very important out here on the road to be successful."
On Friday, March 12 at Lone Star Speedway, Reserved tickets are $30 in advance and $35 on the day of the race, with General Admission tickets $25 in advance and $30 the day of the race. Tickets for children (ages 6-12) are $15, with kids 5-under admitted free of charge. To purchase tickets online visit http://www.lonestarspeedway.com or call the track at (903)-986-9731.
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Previewing The Texas Shootout for the World of Outlaws at Houston Raceway Park
Baytown, TX-March 10, 2010-The Texas Two-Step Weekend rolls into Houston Raceway Park in Baytown on Saturday, March 13, as the World of Outlaw pay a visit to the immaculate ¼-mile, which is one of the nicest facilities on the tour for a full night of racing.
The Texas Shootout will feature a 40-lap main event with a $10,000 top prize in what will be the seventh World of Outlaws event of 2010 and the first on a ¼-mile. A strong field of cars is expected as the 18 drivers that are currently touring full-time with the World of Outlaws will be on hand, in addition to a couple members of the famed Pennsylvania Posse as well as a few of the Knoxville Raceway regulars that will make the tow south.
Joey Saldana, who was victorious at Houston Raceway Park last season, leads the series back to Texas as the current championship point leader, after winning his first race of 2010 last weekend in California. Jason Meyers moved up to second in points after a win and a runner-up finish last weekend and is just seven markers behind Saldana. Steve Kinser, the 20-time series champion is third, only two points behind Meyers and nine out of the lead. Donny Schatz, the four-time and defending series champion is fourth- 36 points back, with Jason Sides rounding out the Top-Five.
The World of Outlaws first competed at Houston Raceway Park in 2000, Steve Kinser winning both of the events that season. A total of four drivers have won A-Feature events with the series at the track including three that will be in attendance this week.
The Buzz-
Joey Saldana looks to make it two in a row at Houston Raceway Park after scoring his first win at the track last season.
Donny Schatz charged all the way from 14th to finish second at the track last season and has two career A-Feature wins at the ¼-mile. He looks to rebound from a 20th-place finish last weekend.
Steve Kinser has competed in all 14 World of Outlaws events at Houston Raceway Park and has finished in the Top-10 in every single one, with 11 of those being Top-Five performances.
Craig Dollansky has finished third in each of his last three starts at Houston Raceway Park. He has 12 career Top-10 finishes in 14 starts at the track as he chases his first win at the ¼-mile.
Sam Hafertepe Jr. the lone Texan competing full-time with the World of Outlaws this season turned some laps earlier in the year at Houston Raceway Park behind the wheel of a Modified with the USMTS, making the main event on two of three nights against some of the best Modified drivers from across the country.
Ben Gregg, one of the contenders for the Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year Award will make his first start at Houston Raceway Park this weekend. The native of Phoenix is coming off a career-best 11th-place run in California last weekend.
A strong contingent from the sprint car hotbed of Central Pennsylvania, are expected be in action at Houston Raceway Park including: Fred Rahmer, Lance Dewease and Daryn Pittman.
A couple of Knoxville Raceway track champions look to be in attendance as well with Johnny Herrera making the trip to Texas as well as Brian Brown. Also making the trip south will be Lynton Jeffrey and Bronson Maeschen.
Over the years
World of Outlaws A-Feature winner at Houston Raceway Park include:
2009- Joey Saldana on April 11
2007- Donny Schatz on March 16
2005-Donny Schatz on March 19
2004-Steve Kinser on March 27
2003-Steve Kinser on March 22
2002-Mark Kinser on March 24
2001- Mark Kinser on April 7, Steve Kinser on Oct. 14
2000-Steve Kinser on April 8, Steve Kinser on Oct. 21
One year ago: Joey Saldana wrapped up the inaugural Texas Two-Step Weekend with a win at Houston Raceway Park after a victory the previous night at Lone Star Speedway. He lined up fourth and quickly moved up into second and got around early leader Johnny Herrera on the third lap and would lead the remainder of the 40-lapper to pick up his first career win at the ¼-mile. Donny Schatz came from 14th to finish second, with Craig Dollansky third, Danny Lasoski fourth and Steve Kinser fifth. Lasoski opened the night by setting fast time, while the heats went to Saldana, Dollansky and Terry McCarl, with Jac Haudenschild winning the dash.
Sound Bites
Joey Saldana: "It's a great facility and a great place to race. It's like a diamond in the rough there. Once people come out there, they see how great out sport is and what's going on there and a great facility. Hopefully we can continue to go back there year after year."
Sam Hafertepe Jr.: "It's always nice to open up the trailer in paved pits and keep everything a lot nicer and cleaner. It's better on the crew guys as well and it does pump everyone up to race at nice facilities like that."
Steve Kinser: "I do enjoy running that race track and weve always had success there. I'm looking forward to going back there this year. It is a short track, but it doesn't race like a choppy short track. It's a track that is nice and smooth and we got around there pretty well. It's a nice facility as well and a nice race track."
By the numbers- The Texas Shootout at Houston Raceway Park
0.25- Miles around Houston Raceway Park
1- Driver from the state of Texas competing full-time with the World of Outlaws this season, Sam Hafertepe Jr.
2- Drivers that led laps in the feature event at the track in 2009; Drivers currently competing for the Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year Title with the World of Outlaws
3.6- Average finish for Steve Kinser at the track in 14 career starts to lead all drivers
4- Drivers that have won A-Feature events with the series at the track; Drivers that have competed in all 14 of the World of Outlaws events at the track
5- A-Feature wins for Steve Kinser at HRP to lead all drivers with the series
7- Points that separate leader Joey Saldana and second-place Jason Meyers in the standings heading into this weekend
8- Seasons in which the World of Outlaws have competed at Houston Raceway Park
10- A-Feature events contested by the World of Outlaws at HRP dating back to 2000; Events the World of Outlaws contested on ¼-mile tracks in 2009
11- Top-Five finishes for Steve Kinser at the track to lead all drivers
11.996- Track record at Houston Raceway Park established by Joey Saldana on March 16, 2007
12- Positions gained by Donny Schatz last season at the track to earn the Hard Charger Award, coming from 14th to finish second
13- Drivers competing full-time with the World of Outlaws that raced at Houston Raceway Park last season with the series
14- Total events contested by the World of Outlaws at HRP dating back to 2000 including preliminary features; Top-10 finishes for Steve Kinser at the track to lead all drivers
18- Drivers that are following the World of Outlaws full-time this season
25- World of Outlaws championships accounted for by drivers competing full-time with the World of Outlaws in 2010
30- Seasons in which the World of Outlaws have competed in the state of Texas
38- Laps led by Joey Saldana en route to winning at the track last season
215- Miles from Lone Star Speedway in Kilgore, Texas where the World of Outlaws race on March 12 to Houston Raceway Park in Baytown
1978- Year the World of Outlaws first competed in the state of Texas, the birthplace of the series
2000- Year the World of Outlaws first competed at Houston Raceway Park
10,000- Dollars the winner will receive on Saturday, March 13
Tickets: Saturday, March 13 at Houston Raceway Park, Tickets for adults will be $30 in advance and $35 the day of the race, with tickets for juniors (ages 6-12) $15. Children ages five-under will be admitted free of charge. Pit combos will also be available for $38, which includes a grandstand ticket and a pit pass if purchased in advance. To purchase tickets online visit http://www.houstonraceway.com or call the track at 281-383-7223.
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World of Outlaws At a Glance: Texas Two-Step Weekend
Concord, NC-March 8, 2010-
WHAT
The World of Outlaws head south for the Second Annual Texas Two-Step Weekend at Lone Star Speedway in Kilgore on Friday, March 12 and The Texas Shootout at Houston Raceway Park in Baytown on Saturday March 13. Joey Saldana, who was the most recent winner on the tour, won all three races in the Lone Star State last season and heads to Texas this coming weekend as the current World of Outlaws championship point leader. In the first five events of the 2010 campaign, four different drivers have picked up wins, with Jason Meyers being the only multi-time victor so far this season.
WHEN
On Friday, March 12 at Lone Star Speedway, the pit gates will be open all day with the pit sign-in taking in the middle of the afternoon with the grandstand gates opening at 5 p.m. Central and racing set for 8 p.m. Central.
On Saturday, March 13 at Houston Raceway Park, the pit gates will open at 2 p.m. Central, with the grandstand gates opening at 4 p.m. Central and hot laps set for 6 p.m. Central with qualifying to follow and racing set for 7:30 p.m. Central
WHERE
Lone Star Speedway is located in Kilgore, Texas. Take I-20 to exit 583 (at Liberty City), then 0.5 mi. north on Hwy. 135, then 1 mi. east on FM 1252, then 0.5 miles south (track is on the right).
Houston Raceway Park is located in Baytown, Texas. Travel East of Houston on I-10 to exit 798, then 3 mi. south on SR 146, then .8 mi. east on FM 1405, then 1.5 mi. northeast on FM 565.
TICKETS
Friday, March 12 at Lone Star Speedway, Reserved tickets are $30 in advance and $35 on the day of the race, with General Admission tickets $25 in advance and $30 the day of the race. Tickets for children (ages 6-12) are $15, with kids 5-under admitted free of charge. To purchase tickets online visit http://www.lonestarspeedway.com or call the track at (903)-986-9731.
Saturday, March 13 at Houston Raceway Park, Tickets for adults will be $30 in advance and $35 the day of the race, with tickets for juniors (ages 6-12) $15. Children ages five-under will be admitted free of charge. Pit combos will also be available for $38, which includes a grandstand ticket and a pit pass if purchased in advance. To purchase tickets online visit http://www.houstonraceway.com or call the track at 281-383-7223.
ABOUT THE TRACKS
Lone Star Speedway is a high-banked half-mile oval. The track record of 13.05 seconds was established by Danny Lasoski on April 4, 2002.
Houston Raceway Park is a high-banked ¼-mile oval. The track record of 11.996 seconds, established by Joey Saldana on March 16, 2007.
PREVIOUS WINNERS
World of Outlaws A-Feature winners at Lone Star Speedway include:
2009- Joey Saldana on April 10, Joey Saldana on October 24
2004- Steve Kinser on March 12
2003- Steve Kinser on October 24
1986 - Sammy Swindell on March 14, Sammy Swindell on June 14
1984 - Sammy Swindell on May 5 (completed earlier event), Sammy Swindell on May 5, Sammy Swindell on June 19
World of Outlaws A-Feature winners at Houston Raceway Park include:
2009- Joey Saldana on April 11
2007- Donny Schatz on March 16
2005-Donny Schatz on March 19
2004-Steve Kinser on March 27
2003-Steve Kinser on March 22
2002-Mark Kinser on March 24
2001- Mark Kinser on April 7, Steve Kinser on Oct. 14
2000-Steve Kinser on April 8, Steve Kinser on Oct. 21
FEATURE WINNERS
There have been five World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series A-Feature events held in 2010. The winners include: Jason Meyers (The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Thunderbowl Raceway), Steve Kinser (Volusia Speedway Park), Joey Saldana (Thunderbowl Raceway) and Donny Schatz (Volusia Speedway Park).
HALF-MILE WINNERS
Lone Star Speedway is a high-banked half-mile. The World of Outlaws have raced three times at a track that size in 2010. The winners include: Steve Kinser (Volusia Speedway Park), Jason Meyers (The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway) and Donny Schatz (Volusia Speedway Park).
1/4-MILE WINNERS
Houston Raceway Park is a high-banked 1/4-mile. The World of Outlaws raced 10 times on a track that size in 2009. The winners included: Joey Saldana (Silver Dollar Speedway-three times and Houston Raceway Park), Jason Meyers (Silver Dollar Speedway-twice and Cottage Grove Speedway), Steve Kinser (Tri-State Speedway and Limaland Motorsports Park) and Tim Kaeding (Riverside International Speedway).
2010 World of Outlaws Championship Standings through March 6
1. Joey Saldana 733
2. Jason Meyers 726
3. Steve Kinser 724
4. Donny Schatz 697
5. Jason Sides 689
6. Kraig Kinser 661
7. Danny Lasoski 648
8. Jac Haudenschild 640
9. Tim Kaeding 625
10. Lucas Wolfe 617
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World of Outlaws Wrap-Up: Thunderbowl Raceway
Concord, NC-March 8, 2010-
Some special guests: Jason Meyers and the Elite Racing team had a couple of very special guests at Groppetti Automotive Thunderbowl Raceway on Friday night, as 14-time NHRA Funny Car Champion and drag racing legend John Force was on hand, along with his son-in-law, Robert Hight, who is the defending Funny Car titlist. The Elite Racing shop in Brownsburg, Indiana is housed at the state-of-the-art John Force Racing facility. Gary Scelzi, a fellow NHRA champion was also in attendance at Tulare, as he hails from nearby Fresno.
"They had a great time," shared Meyers of Force and Hight. "I realized the other day that they would be down in the area, so I gave John (Force) a call and invited him and Robert (Hight) over. It was cool that they were able to make it over. Ever since we moved in with John there and have gotten to know those guys, we've been trying to get them to a race, but they have very busy schedules. It was great that they took time out of their evening, when they could have been home with their families to come over here and see some great short track racing and spend some time up in the grandstands with the fans. They are really great about that. It was great to have them down and of course they come out to the first race to see us and we win. It couldnt be much better. They are great guys and to see them out here supporting our sport is awesome."
Winning one for his son: Joey Saldana has a lot of fans around the world, but his biggest two fans are his wife Shannon and his son Reece. He dedicated his win on Saturday night to Reece, who comes to a number of World of Outlaws events each season. Reece was not at Tulare, but rather back home in Indiana taking part in a wrestling tournament, where he ended up finishing second, after making it to the final round.
"This one is for my son Reece," said Saldana in Victory Lane on Saturday night. "He lost in wrestling today and was a little upset. This should put a smile on his face."
A little wing damage: Jac Haudenschild sustained some significant damage to the top wing on his machine on Friday night, though that did not slow him down as he wound finishing a season-best third. He began the night by turning in the fourth-fastest lap in time trials and followed that up with a second-place effort in the fourth heat race to earn a spot in the dash for the first time this season. He moved up to second near the halfway point of the race and kept pace with the lead duo of Jason Meyers and Joey Saldana late in the contest, despite the crumpled top wing.
"It messed it up a little bit, but it wasn't too bad on a short track," shared Haudenschild. "On a half-mile we would have been in trouble."
First time visitor: Fred Rahmer made the first two starts of his legendary career in California over the weekend at Thunderbowl Raceway. The Pennsylvania native won the dash on Friday night to earn the pole position in the 35-lap main event and wound up finishing sixth in his debut at the high-banked 1/3-mile bullring. He charged from the 14th starting spot in the finale to finish a very impressive third. The Hall of Famer and his team had a helping hand from a fellow Hall of Famer, as multi-time King of California Brent Kaeding helped them with their set-up both nights.
"This is a lot different than any place I have ever driven," noted Rahmer before racing began on Saturday night. "I should have done a little better job driving (on Friday night). The guys had the car good. It was exciting, I'll you that much. Hopefully we'll be ok tonight. I'd be lost if he (Kaeding) was not helping us out. It's a different program here, so we would have been in trouble. He has been a huge help to us."
And then there were four: Joey Saldana, Jason Meyers, Steve Kinser and Jason Sides are the only drivers that have finished in the Top-10 in all five of the World of Outlaws events in 2010. Saldana, who took over the point lead after his win on Saturday night, has a win, three runner-up finishes and a sixth-place effort to his credit. Meyers has two wins, a runner-up finish, along with a fourth and sixth. Kinser has a win, a second, a third, a fifth and a sixth. Sides has a fourth, a fifth, two ninth-place finishes and a 10th.
A change at the top Joey Saldana moved into the top spot in the World of Outlaws championship standings after his win on Saturday night. He currently leads Jason Meyers by seven points with Steve Kinser third- nine markers out, with Donny Schatz fourth and Jason Sides fifth. The weekend at Tulare opened with Kinser leading Schatz by two points, with Saldana third- 12 points out and Meyers fourth- 16 markers back. After the opener at Tulare, Kinser and Schatz were tied for the point lead with Saldana third, just three points out and Meyers fourth, only six markers behind. Three times in five races so far this season there has been a change at the top of the standings.
A new track record: For the second consecutive year the track record at Thunderbowl Raceway was broken during World of Outlaws time trials. Tim Kaeding turned a lap of 12.651 seconds to break the existing mark of 12.713 that Terry McCarl had set in 2009. Kaeding, second fastest qualifier Lucas Wolfe and third quick Joey Saldana all broke the existing track record in the opener at Tulare. It was the first track record established this season after 10 were set last year at World of Outlaws events.
Starting the night on a strong note: Lucas Wolfe was quickest in time trials on Saturday night to earn his first fast time honor of the 2010 season. He opened the weekend by turning the second fastest lap on Friday night at Thunderbowl Raceway. Unfortunately bad luck befell the 2008 Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year on Friday night as he was running fourth with just five laps remaining when he lost a rear end. The bad luck plagues him again the next night as he was running third in the finale on the 14th lap when a broken driveshaft ended his night.
"A first and a second is our best qualifying of the season," said Wolfe after time trials on Saturday night. "Hopefully that trend will continue. We've had pretty good results in the races this year we just haven't qualified well so we've started at the back."
Gaining momentum: Kraig Kinser picked up his best finish of the season coming home fourth on Saturday night at Tulare after finishing eighth in the opener. The third generation driver is back home in 2010 driving for his father Steve's team, with whom he has had a lot of success in the past including winning the 2005 Knoxville Nationals. The younger Kinser is currently sixth in point and has three Top-10 finishes this season.
"We qualified good tonight as opposed to last night," he noted after his Top-Five run on Saturday. "We were good last night (Friday) in the feature and continue to run good here tonight on a track that was tough for a lot of people this weekend and we're fortunate that we got to roll it (the car) into the trailer this weekend."
Hard charger: Chad Kemenah, who returned to the road full-time with the World of Outlaws in 2010, scored his best finish of the season on Friday night at Thunderbowl Raceway. The 2006 Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year started 17th and finished seventh to earn the KSE Race Products Hard Charger Award.
"It wasn't too bad," stated Kemenah of his run last Friday night. "Some of it was that we had some wrecks in front of us, but we were passing some race cars. Hopefully that will give us a little motivation to keep going a little better every night here. We've been struggling so far, but well keep trying."
Signing on: Terry McCarl and Big Game Motorsports have signed on to be full-time Platinum Members with the World of Outlaws in 2010. They now will be eligible for series provisionals as well as tow money and other benefits that are accrued to full-time Platinum teams that travel the circuit. McCarl has finished among the Top-10 in the World of Outlaws championship standings three times in his career. He began 2010 with nine career A-Feature wins with the series.
Career best finish Ben Gregg, one of the contenders for the Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year Award with the World of Outlaws in 2010, picked up his best-career finish with the series on Saturday night at Thunderbowl Raceway coming home 11th. It was the third consecutive year that the native of Phoenix has competed at the high-banked 1/3-mile bullring. He currently leads Toni Lutar in the chase for the rookie title by 63 markers.
Up next: The World of Outlaws head to the Lone Star State for the Second Annual Texas Two-Step Weekend, beginning at Lone Star Speedway in Kilgore on Friday, March 12, followed by a stop at Houston Raceway Park in Baytown on Saturday, March 13.
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