BETHANY, Mo. (June 19) –

Located just off of I-35 in Bethany, Mo., there is a Casey’s General Store that has something for everyone whether you’re a pack of rabid race fans in a mini-van or a weary crew inside a toter home pulling a double-stacker trailer.

“The Casey’s store in Bethany is our favorite place to stop when we’re on the road,” said USMTS President Todd Staley. “We pretty much plan our course with this location as a mandatory stop. It’s got everything we need or want.”

Located at 4107 Miller St., this Casey’s General Store is open 24 hours. In addition to pizza and bakery this store also offers made-to-order subs and has an extended fountain selection. They have five diesel pumps for large trucks/semis as well as four diesel pumps for smaller pickups, all with easy access.

And if you need to wash away the racetrack from your face after a race, they offer very nice showers too.

From I-35, take exit 92 for US-136 toward Bethany/Princeton and then go about 2 blocks east on Miller St.

While you’re there, pick up a Large Supreme Pizza for only $13.99 and/or a Medium Supreme for $12.99 during the month of June.

Through the years, the success of Casey’s General Stores has been attributed to their clean stores, restrooms and the friendly employees who pride themselves in customer service. Casey’s customers have come to know that inside each store they will find dedicated, helpful and well-trained employees, exceptional prepared food items and a clean environment in which to shop.

With 1,735 locations throughout America’s heartland, find the one nearest you today at www.caseys.com. You can also learn more about Casey’s General Stores by liking them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CaseysGenStore, following them on Twitter at www.twitter.com/CaseysGenStore or subscribing to their YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/CaseysGenStore.

Up next for the high-powered Modifieds of the USMTS Casey’s Cup Series is Thursday, June 20, at the 81 Speedway near Wichita, Kan., for the first of nine events in 10 days.

To learn more about the United States Modified Touring Series, visit www.usmts.com online or call 515-832-7944. You can also like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/usmts, follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/usmts or check out our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/USMTSTV.

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USMTS PARTICIPATING SPONSORS: 4s Motorsports, Allgayer Inc., Arbor Masters, ASi Racewear, BRODIX Cylinder Heads, Erson Cams, Farm Boy BBQ Sauce, FVP, Integra Racing Shocks & Springs, Intensitee Custom Racewear, Lecolift, Mesilla Valley Transportation, Olympic Fire Protection, Ramirez Motorsports, Road Runner Trucking, Ruter Farms, Something Inked, United Cellular Services.

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* 4-Time Champion Shaffer in Elite Company, Yet Winless at Eldora

* Parity Prevails Over Modified Field

* Focus of Eldora Speedway Turns to Winged Sprint Cars for Next Three Events

* Saturday Ohio Sprint Week Invasion Continues All Star Streak

4-TIME CHAMPION SHAFFER IN ELITE COMPANY, YET WINLESS AT ELDORA

ROSSBURG, OH (June 18) – When Tim Shaffer captured his fourth consecutive UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car title last season, he joined some elite company to create a three-way tie for the most consecutive championship titles.   Kenny Jacobs was the first to do it (1998-2001), with Chad Kemenah stepping in the next four years (2002-2005).

However, unlike Jacobs and Kemenah, Shaffer has yet to capture an All Star Sprint win on the high banks of Eldora Speedway; something he hopes to correct Saturday night (June 22) when the touring group tackles the .500-mile clay oval in leg number two of Ohio’s 31^st annual Sprint Week.

Shaffer currently trails three-time All Star Sprint champion Dale Blaney by a scant margin and remains winless on the 2013 season.   However, ‘the Steel City Outlaw’ from Aliquippa, PA isn’t overly concerned just yet.   He was in a similar position last year at this time, before a mid-season surge helped to power him to the 2012 championship.  A Saturday victory could rekindle that surge.

Blaney, meanwhile, has captured two UNOH All Star wins this season and has a reached a comfort zone of sorts at Eldora.  Nicknamed ‘the Low Rider’ by means of his driving style, Blaney is the most recent All Star Sprint Car winner at the historic speed plant, and has captured at least one feature win in each of the past three years that the touring group has visited.   His total of six wins places him in a four-way tie for the most All Star wins at Eldora, while Jacobs sits comfortably atop that list with his 21 triumphs.

PARITY PREVAILS OVER MODIFIED FIELD

ROSSBURG, OH (June 18) – With four different winners in as many UMP DIRTcar Modified feature events this season at Eldora Speedway, the parity of competition is at a near record level.  In the 23-year history of Modified racing on Eldora’s fabled .500-mile clay oval, that level of parity in early season competition has been reached seven other times, but only once has it reached five winners in five races – that was back in 1996.   A fresh 2013 face in victory lane this Saturday night (June 22) could tie that record.

Brian Post (Middle Point, OH) captured his first-ever Eldora triumph on opening night, to become the 59^th driver in 236 feature chases to carry the checkered flag.   His victory was followed by Jon Henry (Ada, OH), Jerry Bowersock (Wapakoneta, OH) and Brian Ruhlman (Clarklake, MI).

Joining the UMP DIRTcar Modified division in Saturday’s tripleheader program will be the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Cars in leg #2 of Ohio Sprint Week, and the Eldora Stock Cars.

FOCUS OF ELDORA SPEEDWAY TURNS TO WINGED SPRINT CARS FOR NEXT THREE EVENTS

ROSSBURG, OH (June 18) – Following a highly successful Dirt Late Model Dream weekend that featured some of the most intense full-bodied racing ever seen on Eldora Speedway’s .500-mile clay oval, the focus shifts to high profile winged Sprint Car events.

Saturday’s (June 22) invasion of the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Cars will bright with it leg #2 of the 31^st annual Ohio Sprint Week.  With a grueling eight-race slate over a nine-day period throughout the Buckeye state, the Ohio Sprint Week got its start in 1983 and is revered within the Sprint Car world as one of the most highly anticipated events of its kind.

With Ohio Sprint Week kicking off the previous night (June 21) at Attica Raceway Park and then moving to nearby Waynesfield Raceway Park on Sunday (June 23), Eldora Speedway is offering free camping for the travelling race fans Friday and Saturday.

A three-week layoff follows the Sprint Week attack before Eldora’s annual chase for Sprint Car royalty takes center stage over the weekend of July 12 and 13.  The lucrative two-night stand kicks off Friday (July 12) with the Knight Before the Kings Royal and a full program of STP World of Outlaws Sprint Car racing.   That will serve as the final tune-up for the 30^th annual Kings Royal and its traditional pomp and circumstance which include a seat atop the fabled throne, the crown and the $50,000 paycheck.

The all Sprint Car weekend includes the NRA Sprint Invaders each night as well.

SATURDAY OHIO SPRINT WEEK INVASION CONTINUES ALL STAR STREAK

ROSSBURG, OH (June 18) – When the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Cars tackle Eldora Speedway Saturday night (June 22) it will continue an unrivaled streak on the renowned .500-mile high banked clay oval.  It will mark the 132^nd appearance of the travelling series at Eldora, the most of any facility along the All Star tour.

Dating back to the inaugural appearance on May 3, 1981 when Brad Doty powered to victory lane, 40 other drivers have registered Eldora victories over the 33-year period.   Kenny Jacobs carries a comfortable lead in the all-time win record with his 21 checkered flags.   His closest rivals on that list are Joey Saldana (11) along with Kevin Huntley and Jac Haudenschild each with 7.

Complete information for the upcoming events, along with ticket and campsite purchase opportunities, may be obtained by visiting the track’s website www.EldoraSpeedway.com, or by calling the speedway office at (937) 338-3815.   Additionally, race fans and race teams can get behind-the-scenes access by following @EldoraSpeedway on Twitter, hitting ‘Like’ at Facebook.com/EldoraSpeedway and view video highlights at YouTube.com/EldoraSpeedwayInc.  The new Eldora Speedway app for the iPhone, iPad and Android is now available for download via iTunes and Google Play.

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Four down, one to go: Harris equals Deery Series consecutive wins record at West Liberty 

WEST LIBERTY, Iowa (June 18) – Going into Tuesday night’s Deery Brothers Summer Series event, Brian Harris said West Liberty Raceway was one of his favorite tracks.

He has even more reasons to like it now.

Harris won a record-tying fourth straight IMCA Late Model tour feature at West Liberty, going back and forth with Andy Eckrich for the lead midway through the 40-lapper before settling into the front spot and running away with the $3,000 checkers.

Next, Harris will try to set the new record of five straight series wins when Independence Motor Speedway hosts the Tuesday, July 2 show.

Pole starter Nick Marolf had his sights set on being the driver to end Harris’ streak, looking strong while leading the first 12 circuits.

Eckrich pressured Marolf before enjoying a brief run at the front of his own. That’s when the 10^th starting Harris joined the mix, swapping the lead with Eckrich six times over the course of the next seven laps.

Harris was the leader when the one and only caution of the night came out on lap 24. He checked on from that point, winning easily ahead of Eckrich. Justin Kay completed a late-race bid for third, Ray Guss Jr. was fourth and Marolf ended in fifth.

Guss was the hard charger, advancing 11 positions from his original starting spot. Dan Shelliam was the $250 Sunoco Race Fuels feature qualifier drawing winner.

Indee also pays $3,000 to win and a minimum of $300 to start. Pit gates and the grandstand both open at 5 p.m. Hot laps are at 6:45 p.m. with racing to follow.

IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks and Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods are also on the midweek card.

The record of wins in four consecutive Deery Series events was set by Gary Webb in 1994 and first matched by Rob Toland in 2004. Now the owner of nine career tour wins, Harris remains the point leader heading to Independence for the eighth of 17 events on the 2013 schedule.

Feature results – 1. Brian Harris, Davenport; 2. Andy Eckrich, Oxford; 3. Justin Kay, Wheatland;  4. Ray Guss Jr., Milan, Ill.; 5. Nick Marolf, Moscow; 6. Kyle Hinrichs, Swisher; 7. Joel Callahan, Dubuque; 8. Ron Boyse, Kalona; 9. Tom Goble, Burlington; 10. Kevin Kile, West Liberty; 11. Nate Beuseling, Silvis, Ill.; 12. Colby Springsteen, Wapello; 13. Rob Moss, Iowa City; 14. Tommy Elston, Keokuk; 15. Jeff Aikey, Cedar Falls; 16. Darrel DeFrance, Marshalltown; 17. Spencer Diercks, Davenport; 18. Dan Shelliam, Hazel Green, Wis.; 19. Tyler Bruening, Decorah; 20. Jay Chenoweth, Wapello; 21. Jason Utter, Columbus Junction; 22. Denny Eckrich, Tiffin; 23. Jay Johnson, West Burlington; 24. Matt Ryan, Davenport.

1^st heat (top three) – 1. Utter; 2. Andy Eckrich; 3. Denny Eckrich; 4. Callahan; 5. Chad Holladay, Muscatine; 6. Elston; 7. Spencer Diercks; 8. Tim Simpson, Iowa City.

2^nd heat – 1. Harris; 2. Goble; 3. Marolf; 4. Guss; 5. Springsteen; 6. Marty Diercks, Bettendorf; 7. Ryan; 8. Chad Lerch, Cedar Rapids.

3^rd heat – 1. Hinrichs; 2. Shelliam; 3. Boyse; 4. Johnson; 5. Beuseling; 6. Aikey; 7. Kevin Kile; 8. Jeremiah Hurst, Dubuque.

4^th heat – 1. Bruening; 2. Kay; 3. DeFrance; 4. Kurt Kile, Nichols; 5. Jonathan Brauns, Muscatine; 6. Moss; 7. Chenoweth; 8. Luke Pestka, Robins.

1^st “B” feature (top four) – 1. Callahan; 2. Guss; 3. Elston; 4. Spencer Diercks; 5. Holladay; 6. Springsteen; 7. Ryan; 8. Marty Diercks; 9. Lerch; 10. Simpson.

2^nd “B” feature – 1. Beuseling; 2. Johnson; 3. Aikey; 4. Kevin Kile; 5. Moss; 6. Brauns; 7. Chenoweth; 8. Pestka; 9. Kurt Kile; 10. Hurst.

Hard charger – Ryan. Point provisionals – Springsteen, Moss and Chenoweth.

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Champ Replaces Champ: After Scheduling Conflict Stops Friesen’s Dirt Late Model Debut, Johnson Lands Ride In Chub Frank Car

By Kevin Kovac, WoO LMS P.R. Director

FONDA, NY – June 19, 2013 – One champion steps away. Another champion steps up.

After defending Fonda Speedway Big-Block Modified titlist Stewart Friesen of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont., was forced to abandon his plan to enter the inaugural World of Outlaws Late Model Series event at his home track tonight (June 19) due to a schedule conflict, the driver he unseated as the half-mile oval’s champ, Ronnie Johnson of Duanesburg, N.Y., agreed to replace Friesen as the Fonda regular in the full-fender field.

Johnson, 39, will make his dirt Late Model debut in tonight’s 50-lap WoO LMS A-Main at Fonda behind the wheel of a second Rocket Chassis car fielded by tour veteran Chub Frank of Bear Lake, Pa. – the same machine Friesen had been set to drive.

The 29-year-old Friesen consummated a deal with Frank last week that would allow him to run a dirt Late Model for the first time in his career when the WoO LMS visited Fonda, but the sizzling Big-Blocker (three consecutive feature wins at Fonda) had to withdraw from tonight’s action following the postponement of Tuesday night’s Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modified event at New Egypt (N.J.) Speedway. Friesen is co-promoting (and competing) in New Egypt’s ‘Dirty Jersey 60,’ which was rescheduled for tonight (June 19).

Johnson figures to be a worthy fill-in for Friesen, who sits atop Fonda’s current Big-Block Modified standings. The son of DIRTcar Northeast and Fonda Speedway Big-Block Modified legend Jumpin’ Jack Johnson, Ronnie won the track’s 2011 points crown and is tied for 16th on Fonda’s alltime Big-Block Modified win list with 22 career victories. He is ranked third in the speedway’s 2013 points battle.

Johnson will pull double-duty tonight, competing not only in the headline WoO LMS show but also the supporting 30-lap, $3,000-to-win Big-Block Modified event.

Pit gates for tonight’s program will open at 4 p.m. and spectator gates at 5 p.m. Racing is scheduled to get the green flag at 7 p.m.

General admission is $30. Tickets for children ages 6-11 are $3 and kids 5-and-under will be admitted free of charge.

More information on Fonda Speedway is available by logging on to www.fondaspeedway.net or calling 315-582-3115.

Fonda Speedway is located about 45 minutes northeast of Albany, just off Exit 28 of the New York State Thruway.

The World of Outlaws Late Model Series is brought to fans across the country by many important sponsors and partners, including: American Racing Custom Wheels (Official Custom Wheel), Arizona Sport Shirts (Official Apparel Company), Armor All (Official Car Care Products), Hoosier Racing Tires (Official Racing Tires), KMC (Official Custom Truck Wheel), STP (Official Fuel Treatment), Vicci (Official Uniform), VP Racing Fuel (Official Racing Fuel), DirtonDirt.com (Hard Charger Award) and McCarthy’s One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning (Raye Vest Memorial Pill Draw Award); in addition to contingency sponsors: Butlerbuilt, Cometic Gasket, Comp Cams, Dominator Race Products, Edelbrock, Eibach Springs, JE Pistons, JRI Shocks, Klotz Synthetic Lubricants, MSD Ignition, Ohlins Shocks, QuarterMaster, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Superflow Dynos, Wrisco Aluminum and XS Power Racing Batteries; along with manufacturer sponsors Capital Race Cars, Integra Shocks, GRT Chassis, Jake’s Carts, Racing Electronics, Rocket Chassis, TNT Rescue, and Warrior Chassis.

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Schatz heads to home state after sweeping weekend; Pittman maintains championship lead

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — June 15, 2013 — The World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series continue their invasion through the Midwest this Friday and Saturday.

First up, on Friday night, the series heads to 5-time champion, Donny Schatz, home track of River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D. Saturday night the series heads to Minnesota for the series third trip to Minnesota as the drivers take on I-94 Speedway in Fergus Falls, Minn.

Daryn Pittman still has a strong hold of the championship lead with a 137 point lead over Schatz. Schatz used a sweep of last weekend’s events to gain a small lead over third place in the championship, Paul McMahan.

WHEN

• Friday, June 21, at River Cities Speedway.
• Saturday, June 22, at I-94 Raceway, pit gates open at 3 P.M.

WHERE                                                             

• River Cities Speedway is located in Grand Forks, N.D. Travel 1.6 miles east of I-29 (exit 141) on US 2 (at the Greater Grand Forks Fairgrounds) Click on the link for a map (http://goo.gl/maps/iB0WE)
• I-94 Raceway is located in Fergus Falls, Minn. Click on the link for a map (http://goo.gl/maps/FAla2)

ABOUT THE TRACKS

River Cities Speedway is a is a high-banked, 3/10-mile oval.

2012 – Kraig Kinser on June 15, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 17

2011 – Craig Dollansky on June 17, Craig Dollansky on June 18, Steve Kinser on Aug. 19

2010 – Steve Kinser on June 19, Joey Saldana on June 20

2009 – Donny Schatz on June 19, Craig Dollansky on Aug. 21

2008 – Donny Schatz on June 27

2007 – Joey Saldana on June 29

I-94 Speedway is a high-banked, 3/8-mile oval with no previous World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series event

TICKETS

• Tickets for both events can be purchased at http://slspromotions.com/

DRIVER INFO

The following World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series drivers maintain websites:

Cody Darrah – CodyDarrah.com

Craig Dollansky – DollanskyRacing.com

David Gravel – DavidGravel89G.com

Chad Kemenah – ChadKemenah.com

Kraig Kinser – KraigKinser.com

Steve Kinser – SteveKinser.com

Kerry Madsen – KenericRacing.com

Paul McMahan – PaulMcMahanRacing.com

Daryn Pittman – DarynPittman.com

Bill Rose – BillRoseRacing.com

Joey Saldana – JoeySaldanaRacing.com

Donny Schatz – DonnySchatz.com

Jason Sides – SidesMotorsports.com

Sammy Swindell – SwindellMotorsports.citymaker.com

For more driver information, visit: WoOsprint.com

WINNERS: Donny Schatz – 7 (Kings Speedway on April 12, The Dirt Track at Las Vegas on March 6, Knoxville Raceway on May 11, Williams Grove Speedway on May 17, Lawrenceburg Speedway on May 27) Jackson Speedway (June 14) and Knoxville Raceway (June 15); Daryn Pittman – 5 (Perris Auto Speedway on April 13, Tucson International Raceway on March 9, Volusia Speedway Park on Feb. 15, Eldora Speedway on May 4, and New Egypt Speedway on May 21); Tim Kaeding – 4 (Thunderbowl Raceway on March 15, The Dirt Track at Las Vegas on March 7, Tri-State Speedway on April 20 and Elko Speedway on May 10); Craig Dollansky – 4 (Thunderbowl Raceway on March 16, Salina Highbanks Speedway on April 27, 34 Raceway on June 7 and Lakeside Speedway June 8); Paul McMahan – 2 (Silver Dollar Speedway on March 23, The Dirt Track at Charlotte on May 24); Danny Dietrich – 1 (Lincoln Speedway on May 17); Shane Golobic – 1 (Antioch Speedway on April 5); Kraig Kinser – 1 (Orange County Fair Speedway on May 20); Steve Kinser – 1 (El Paso Speedway Park on April 16); Kyle Larson – 1 (Stockton 99 Dirt Track on March 22); Danny Lasoski – 1 (Volusia Speedway Park on Feb. 17); Kerry Madsen – 1 (Eldora Speedway on May 3); Terry McCarl – 1 (Volusia Speedway Park on Feb. 16), Sammy Swindell – 1 (Merced Speedway on March 29).

LISTEN LIVE: Listen live as the Voice of the Outlaws, Johnny Gibson, calls the action at all World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series events on the DIRT Radio Network, with a number of events throughout the season being featured on the DIRTVision Cybercast. Visit DIRTVision.com for more information on all the features.

LIVE ONLINE UPDATES: Check out the Official World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series website at WoOsprint.com for live, interactive text updates of each race. It also includes driver biographies with statistics and pictures, race-by-race stats, detailed track information and race coverage, series news and team press releases.

UP NEXT:  The World of Outlaws will head into a 3 day weekend where they will race on LaSalle Speedway on Friday, June 28. Then head to Wisconsin for two nights of racing, first at Beaver Dam raceway then Cedar Lake Speedway

World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series Championship Standings

2013 STAT ATTACK

There have been 33 World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series A-Feature events this season.

A-Feature Winners (14 Different Drivers)

Rank – Driver, Hometown – Wins

1 – DONNY SCHATZ, Minot, N.D. – 7

2 – DARYN PITTMAN, Owasso, Okla. – 5

- TIM KAEDING, San Jose, Calif. – 5

4 – CRAIG DOLLANSKY, Elk River, Minn. – 4

5 – PAUL McMAHAN, Hendersonville, Tenn. – 3

6 – DANNY DIETRICH, Aspers, Penn. -1

- SHANE GOLOBIC, Fremont, Calif. – 1

- KYLE LARSON, Elk Grove, Calif. – 1

- DANNY LASOSKI, Dover, Mo. – 1

- STEVE KINSER, Bloomington, Ind. – 1

- KRAIG KINSER, Bloomington, Ind. – 1

- KERRY MADSEN, St. Marys, New South Wales, Australia – 1

- TERRY McCARL, Altoona, Iowa – 1

- SAMMY SWINDELL, Germantown, Tenn. – 1

Total Laps Led (24 Different Drivers)

Rank – Driver, Hometown – Laps

1 – CRAIG DOLLANSKY, Elk River, Minn. – 157

2 – DONNY SCHATZ, Minot, N.D. – 140

3 – DARYN PITTMAN, Owasso, Okla. – 126

4 – TIM KAEDING, San Jose, Calif. – 117

5 – PAUL McMAHAN, Hendersonville, Tenn. – 65

6 – CHAD KEMENAH, Findlay, Ohio – 47

7 – KYLE LARSON, Elk Grove, Calif. – 45

8 – BRIAN BROWN, Grain Valley, Mo. – 43

9 – SAMMY SWINDELL, Germantown, Tenn. – 42

10 – DANNY DIETRICH, Aspers, Penn. – 35

11 – KERRY MADSEN, St. Marys, New South Wales, Australia – 32

12 – STEVE KINSER, Bloomington, Ind. – 30

- TERRY McCARL, Altoona, Iowa – 30

14 – KRAIG KINSER, Bloomington, Ind. – 25

15 – SHANE GOLOBIC, Fremont, Calif. – 21

16 – JOEY SALDANA, Brownsburg, Ind. – 13

- GREG HODNETT, Thomasville, Pa. – 13

18 – CODY DARRAH, Red Lion, Pa. – 10

19 – JONATHAN ALLARD, Chico, Calif. – 9

- DANNY LASOSKI, Dover, Mo. – 9

- SHANE STEWART, Bixby, Okla. – 9

22 – BRAD SWEET, Grass Valley, Calif. – 8

23 – TONY STEWART, Columbus, Ind. – 7

24 – JASON SIDES, Bartlett, Tenn. – 3

Pole Positions (18 Different Drivers)

Rank – Driver, Hometown – Poles

1 – DONNY SCHATZ, Minot, N.D. – 4

2 – CRAIG DOLLANSKY, Elk River, Minn. – 4

3 -BRIAN BROWN, Grain Valley, Mo. – 3

4 – JONATHAN ALLARD, Chico, Calif. – 2

- TIM KAEDING, San Jose, Calif. – 2

- STEVE KINSER, Bloomington, Ind. – 2

- PAUL McMAHAN, Hendersonville, Tenn. – 2

- JOEY SALDANA, Brownsburg, Ind. – 2

- JASON SIDES, Bartlett, Tenn. – 2

- SAMMY SWINDELL, Germantown, Tenn. – 2

10 – DANNY DIETRICH, Aspers, Penn. -1

-JAC HAUDENSCHILD, Wooster, Ohio – 1

- CHAD KEMENAH, Findlay, Ohio –1

- KYLE LARSON, Elk Grove, Calif. – 1

- DANNY LASOSKI, Dover, Mo. – 1

- DARYN PITTMAN, Owasso, Okla. – 1

- TONY STEWART, Columbus, Ind. – 1

- BRAD SWEET, Grass Valley, Calif. – 1

Hard Charger Award (18 Different Drivers)

Rank – Driver, Hometown – H.C. Awards

1 – KERRY MADSEN, St. Marys, New South Wales, Australia – 5

- DONNY SCHATZ, Minot, N.D. – 5

3 – STEVE KINSER, Bloomington, Ind. – 4

4 – TIM KAEDING, San Jose, Calif. – 3

5 – CODY DARRAH, Red Lion, Pa. – 2

- DAVID GRAVEL, Watertown, Conn. – 2

- KYLE LARSON, Elk Grove, Calif. – 2

- DANNY LASOSKI, Dover, Mo. – 2

- DONNY SCHATZ, Minot, N.D. – 2

10 – CRAIG DOLLANSKY, Elk River, Minn. – 1

- KYLE HIRST, Loomis, Calif. – 1

- KRAIG KINSER, Bloomington, Ind. – 1

- DARYN PITTMAN, Owasso, Okla. – 1

- DOMINIC SCELZI, Fresno, Calif. – 1

- JASON SIDES, Bartlett, Tenn. – 1

- SAMMY SWINDELL, Germantown, Tenn. – 1

- AUSTEN WHEATLEY, Lake Stevens, Wash. – 1

- GREG WILSON, Benton Ridge, Ohio – 1

Time Trial leaders (14 Different Drivers)

Rank – Driver, Hometown – Quick Times

1 – PAUL McMAHAN, Hendersonville, Tenn. – 8

2 – DARYN PITTMAN, Owasso, Okla. – 7

3 – JOEY SALDANA, Brownsburg, Ind. – 3

- SAMMY SWINDELL, Germantown, Tenn. – 3

5 – CRAIG DOLLANSKY, Elk River, Minn. – 2

- CHAD KEMENAH, Findlay, Ohio – 2

- LUCAS WOLFE, Mechanicsburg, Pa. – 2

8 – CODY DARRAH, Red Lion, Pa. – 1

- DAVID GRAVEL, Watertown, Conn. – 1

- SAM HAFERTEPE JR., Sunnyvale, Texas – 1

- KYLE HIRST, Loomis, Calif. – 1

- BRONSON MAESCHEN, Pleassantville, Iowa – 1

- LOGAN SCHUCHART, Hanover, Penn. – 1

- TONY STEWART, Rushville, Ind. – 1

Bonus Points Earned (34 Different Drivers)

Rank – Driver, Hometown – Points

1 – DARYN PITTMAN, Owasso, Okla. – 85

2 – PAUL McMAHAN, Hendersonville, Tenn. – 78

3- SAMMY SWINDELL, Germantown, Tenn. – 50

4 – JOEY SALDANA, Brownsburg, Ind. – 44

5 – CHAD KEMENAH, Findlay, Ohio – 30

6 – CODY DARRAH, Red Lion, Pa. – 22

7 – CRAIG DOLLANSKY, Elk River, Minn. – 17

- DAVID GRAVEL, Watertown, Conn. – 17

9 – BRIAN BROWN, Grain Valley, Mo. – 15

10 – LUCAS WOLFE, Mechanicsburg, Pa. – 13

- TONY STEWART, Rushville, Ind. – 13

12 – KRAIG KINSER, Bloomington, Ind. – 11

- DONNY SCHATZ, Minot, N.D. – 11

14- SAM HAFERTEPE JR, Sunnyvale, Texas – 10

15 – KYLE LARSON, Elk Grove, Calif. – 7

16 – BRAD SWEET, Grass Valley, Calif. – 6

- STEVE KINSER, Bloomington, Ind. – 6

18 – KYLE HIRST, Loomis, Calif. – 5

- TIM KAEDING, San Jose, Calif. – 5

- BRONSON MAESCHEN, Pleassantville, Iowa – 5

-LOGAN SCHUCHART, Hanover, Penn. – 5

- JASON SIDES, Bartlett, Tenn. – 5

23 – DAVID HESKIN, St. Michael Minn. – 4

- KERRY MADSEN, St. Marys, New South Wales, Australia – 4

- BRIAN MONTIETH, Phoenixville, Penn. – 4

- TERRY McCARL, Altoona, Iowa – 4

27 – COLE DUNCAN, Lockbourne, Ohio – 3

- SHANE GOLOBIC, Fremont, Calif. – 3

- DANNY HOLTGRAVER, Pittsburg, Pa. – 3

- FRED RAHMER, Salfordville Pa. -3

31 – JASON MEYERS, Clovis, Calif. – 2

- SHANE STEWART, Bixby, Okla. – 2

- AUSTEN WHEATLEY, Lake Stevens, Wash. – 2

34 – ANDY GREGG, Placerville, Calif. – 1

Heat Race Winners (43 Different Drivers)

Rank – Driver, Hometown – Wins

1 – CRAIG DOLLANSKY, Elk River, Minn. – 11

2 – TIM KAEDING, San Jose, Calif. – 10

- DONNY SCHATZ, Minot, N.D. – 10

4 – JOEY SALDANA, Brownsburg, Ind. – 7

5 -SAMMY SWINDELL, Germantown, Tenn. – 6

- CHAD KEMENAH, Findlay, Ohio – 6

7 – PAUL McMAHAN, Hendersonville, Tenn. – 5

8 – BRIAN BROWN, Grain Valley, Mo. – 4

- DARYN PITTMAN, Owasso, Okla. – 4

- STEVE KINSER, Bloomington, Ind. – 4

11 -CODY DARRAH, Red Lion, Pa. – 3

- SAM HAFERTEPE JR., Sunnyvale, Texas – 3

- JAC HAUDENSCHILD, Wooster, Ohio – 3

- KYLE LARSON, Elk Grove, Calif. – 3

- KERRY MADSEN, St. Marys, New South Wales, Australia – 3

16 – DAVID GRAVEL, Watertown, Conn. – 2

- JUSTIN HENDERSON, Sioux Falls, S.D. – 2

- WAYNE JOHNSON, Knoxville, Iowa – 2

- KRAIG KINSER, Bloomington, Ind. – 2

- DANNY LASOSKI, Dover, Mo. – 2

- BRENT MARKS, Meyerstown Pa. -2

- TIM SHAFFER, Aliquippa, Pa. – 2

- RYAN SMITH, Kunkletown, Pa. – 2

- SHANE STEWART, Bixby, Okla. – 2

- BROOKE TATNELL, San Souci, New South Wales, Australia – 2

- LUCAS WOLFE, Mechanicsburg, Pa. – 2

27 – JONATHAN ALLARD, Chico, Calif. – 1

- DAVE BLANEY, Cortland, Ohio – 1

- STEVE BUCKWALTER, Royersford, Pa. – 1

- LANCE DEWEASE, Fayetteville, Pa. – 1

- DANNY DIETRICH, Aspers, Pa. -1

- SHANE GOLOBIC, Fremont, Calif. – 1

- GREG HODNETT, Thomasville, Pa. – 1

- KYLE HIRST, Loomis, Calif. – 1

- ED LYNCH JR., Apollo, Penn. – 1

- JASON JOHNSON, Eunice La. – 1

- TERRY McCARL, Altoona, Iowa – 1

- JASON MEYERS, Clovis, Calif. – 1

- JASON SIDES, Bartlett, Tenn. – 3

- TONY STEWART, Columbus, Ind. – 1

- GLENN STYRES, Ohsweken, Ontario, Canada – 1

- BRAD SWEET, Grass Valey, Calif. – 1

- GREG WILSON, Benton Ridge, Ohio – 1

Last Chance Showdown Winners (21 Different Drivers)

Rank – Driver, Hometown – Wins

1 – DAVID GRAVEL, Watertown, Conn. – 3

2 – BRIAN BROWN, Grain Valley, Mo. – 2

- JOEY SALDANA, Brownsburg, Ind. – 2

- TIM KAEDING, San Jose, Calif. – 2

5 – DALE BLANEY, Hartford, Ohio – 1

- CODY DARRAH, Red Lion, Pa. – 1

- CRAIG DOLLANSKY, Elk River, Minn. – 1

- CORY ELIASON, Visalia, Calif. – 1

- CHAD KEMENAH, Findlay, Ohio – 1

- KRAIG KINSER, Bloomington, Ind. – 1

- DANNY LASOSKI, Dover, Mo. – 1

- KERRY MADSEN, St. Marys, New South Wales, Australia – 1

- BRONSON MAESCHEN, Pleasantville Iowa – 1

- PAUL McMAHAN, Hendersonville, Tenn. – 1

- DARYN PITTMAN, Owasso, Ok. – 1

- JASON SIDES, BARTLETT, Tenn. – 1

- JASON STATLER, Grass Valley, Calif. – 1

- TONY STEWART, Rushville, Ind. – 1

- SAMMY SWINDELL, Germantown, Tenn. – 1

- LUCAS WOLFE, Mechanicsburg Pa. – 1

- TONY STEWART, Columbus, Ind. – 1

Dash Draw Selection (33 Races)

Number – Times Picked

4 – 4

6 – 20

8 – 9

Feature Winnings (Platinum Drivers)

Rank – Driver, Hometown – Winnings

1 – DONNY SCHATZ, Minot, N.D. – $125,700

2 – DARYN PITTMAN, Owasso, Okla. – $119,150

3 – PAUL McMAHAN, Hendersonville, Tenn. – $100,250

4 – CRAIG DOLLANSKY, Elk River, Minn. – $91,600

5 – SAMMY SWINDELL, Germantown, Tenn. – $65,400

6 – JOEY SALDANA, Brownsburg, Ind. – $60,500

7 – CHAD KEMENAH, Findlay, Ohio – $55,860

8 – KERRY MADSEN, St. Marys, New South Wales, Australia – $52,630

11 – JASON SIDES, Bartlett, Tenn. – $51,375

9 – KRAIG KINSER, Bloomington, Ind. – $49,680

10 – CODY DARRAH, Red Lion, Pa. – $48,400

12 – STEVE KINSER, Bloomington, Ind. – $43,980

13 – BILL ROSE, Plainfield, Ind. – $6,850

2013 World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series Schedule & Winners

No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Number of Wins in 2013)

1. Friday, Feb. 15 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, Fla. / Daryn Pittman (1)

2. Saturday, Feb. 16 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, Fla. / Terry McCarl (1)

3. Sunday, Feb. 17 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, Fla. / Danny Lasoski (1)

4. Wednesday, March 6 / The Dirt Track at Las Vegas / Las Vegas, Nev. / Donny Schatz (1)

5. Thursday, March 7 / The Dirt Track at Las Vegas / Las Vegas, Nev. / Tim Kaeding (1)

6. Saturday, March 9 / Tucson International Raceway / Tucson, Ariz. / Daryn Pittman (2)

7. Friday, March 15 / Thunderbowl Raceway / Tulare, Calif. / Tim Kaeding (2)

8. Saturday, March 16 / Thunderbowl Raceway / Tulare, Calif. / Craig Dollansky (1)

9. Friday, March 22 / Stockton 99 Dirt Track / Stockton, Calif. / Kyle Larson (1)

10. Saturday, March 23 / Silver Dollar Speedway / Chico, Calif. / Paul McMahan (1)

11. Friday, March 29 / Merced Speedway / Merced, Calif. / Sammy Swindell (1)

12. Friday, April 5 / Antioch Speedway / Antioch, Calif. / Shane Golobic (1)

13. Friday, April 12 / Kings Speedway / Hanford, Calif. / Donny Schatz (2)

14. Saturday, April 13 / Perris Auto Speedway / Perris, Calif. / Daryn Pittman (3)

15. Tuesday, April 16 / El Paso Speedway Park / El Paso, Texas / Steve Kinser (1)

16. Saturday, April 20 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, Ind. / Tim Kaeding (3)

17. Saturday, April 27 / Salina Highbanks Speedway / Salina, Okla. / Craig Dollansky (2)

18. Friday, May 3 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, Ohio / Kerry Madsen (1)

19. Saturday, May 4 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, Ohio / Daryn Pittman (4)

20. Friday, May 10 / Elko Speedway / Elko, Minn. / Tim Kaeding (4)

21. Saturday, May 11 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, Iowa / Donny Schatz (3)

22. Thursday, May 16 / Lincoln Speedway, Abbottstown, Pa / Danny Dietrich (1)

23. Friday , May 17 / Williams Grove Speedway, Mechanicsburg, Pa / Donny Schatz (4)

24. Monday, May 20 / Orange County Fair Speedway, Middletown, NY / Kraig Kinser (1)

25. Tuesday, May 21 / New Egypt Speedway, New Egypt, NJ / Daryn Pittman (5)

26. Friday, May 24 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte, Concord, NC / Paul McMahan (2)

27. Monday, May 27 / Lawrenceburg Speedway, Lawrenceburg, Ind. / Donny Schatz(5)

28. Saturday, June 1 / I-96 Speedway, Lake Odessa, Mich. / Paul McMahan (3)

29. Wednesday, June 5 / Kokomo Speedway, Kokomo, Ind. / Tim Kaeding (5)

30. Friday, June 7 / 34 Raceway, Burlington, Iowa / Craig Dollansky (3)

31. Saturday June 8 / Lakeside Speedway, Kansas City, Kan. / Craig Dollansky (4)

32. Friday June 14 / Jackson Speedway, Jackson, Minn. / Donny Schatz (6)

33. Saturday June 15 / Knoxville Raceway, Knoxville Iowa / Donny Schatz (7)

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(Bill W) June 18, 2013 –

Kerry timed in 22^nd on the ½-mile Jackson Speedway Friday.  He then advanced from sixth to fourth in his heat, putting him in the main event.  “Obviously, we didn’t time the greatest,” he says.  “The car was good in the heat and we moved up to fourth.”

Starting in row ten, Kerry was able to pick up a few spots on a fast track that lent little passing.  “We were able to get to 16^th,” he says.  “I felt like I was racing hard and passing more cars than where I finished.  Actually, the racecar was reasonable, but there was a lot of ground to make up.  It was just a tough track and a tough night to start in the back.  The car was good.”

With 43 cars signed in at Knoxville Raceway, the team was ready for the challenge and timed in sixth quick.  Kerry would finish third in his heat.  “We qualified well, which you want to be doing with the Nationals coming up in August,” he says.  “We had a really good racecar in the heat; we just couldn’t get into the top two, which you need to make the Dash.  We were close.”

Kerry was charging forward in the main event from his seventh row starting spot.  It was clear he had one of the faster cars on the track.  “We were up to eighth by the time we had a double-file restart,” he says.  “I got myself boxed in, and hit the wall coming out of four.  That gave us a flat tire, and we had to restart at the back.”

The car continued to perform, and Kerry worked his way through the 26-car field to eleventh at the checkers.  “We were able to get up to eleventh,” he says.  “We had a good racecar all night.  We were really happy with that.  If we hadn’t have restarted in the back, I think the result would have been a good one.”

The Keneric Racing team was pleased with the way things went Saturday heading into the Knoxville Nationals in August.  “Last time we were in Knoxville (May), we weren’t running that great, even though we ran fourth,” says Kerry.  “We went with a different strategy on Saturday.  With the Nationals coming up, you want to try some things.  We were really happy with the car all night.”

This weekend will see a pair of bullrings, with River Cities Speedway on Friday and I-94 Speedway, a 3/8-mile, high-banked oval on Saturday.  “I feel like I’ve should have won about five times there, but I haven’t won one,” says Kerry of River Cities.  “I’m looking forward to a new track for me at Fergus Falls too.”

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“It really shows where our team is headed when we can put together a run like that with the Outlaws,” Madsen said.

With a full field of 42 cars checked into the pit area, Madsen and his KCP Racing team were dialed in during qualifications, as he laid down the seventh fastest lap, putting him well inside the heat race inversion.

Starting third in his heat, the St. Mary’s, NSW native got into the second spot where he chased after Brian Brown, but settled for the spot, and put his Nehring Construction/Team Kline Electric/Logan Contractors Supply machine in both the night’s dash and feature event.

Starting fifth in the dash, Madsen did not get off to quite the start he was looking for as he lost a spot, and rolled around in the fifth spot, where he would start the feature event.

On a track that provided a decent amount of passing, the lead four cars seemed to be in a league of their own, as they broke away from the field.

Chasing after Paul McMahan, Madsen held his own, as he got up along side him, but was unable to move into the podium position, as he settled for the fourth spot.

“We had a great car at Knoxville,” Madsen said. “The guys worked hard all night, and really helped put us in a position to have a strong night.”

Friday night, the team was at the Jackson Speedway in Jackson, MN, and did not have quite the night they were looking for.

Timing in 17^th quickest, Madsen and his Royal Flooring/Greenland Homes of Iowa/Stepping Stone Genetics machine just narrowly missed out on the inversion.

Starting fifth in his heat, Madsen tallied a fourth place finish, putting him in the feature, but back in the 15^th spot.

On a very narrow track that did not allow for a great deal of passing, Madsen tallied an 18^th place finish.

“Friday night qualifying killed us,” he said. “We just missed the inversion for the heat races, and that pretty much dictates your night.”

Ian and his KCP Racing team would like to thank Nehring Construction, Team Kline Electric, Logan Contractors Supply, Royal Flooring, Greenland Homes of Iowa, Stepping Stone Genetics, Quality Traffic Control, Factory Kahne, Rider Racing Engines, JRS Excavating, Brown and Miller Racing Solutions, Kent Performance, Smith Precision Products, Moose Blocks, Speedway Motors, Watson’s Express Transport, and Kustom Concrete Pumping for their support.

2013 BY THE NUMBERS: Starts-34, Wins-6, Top-5’s- 14, Top 10’s-19

ON TAP: Ian and his KCP Racing team will be in action this Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway before heading back to the Huset’s Speedway on Sunday night.

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Bryan Hulbert – TULSA, Okla. (June 18, 2013)

Saturday, June 22 will see the Gulf South arm of the ASCS Nation in Baytown, Texas for the season’s second visit to the Royal Purple Raceway for the Texas Outlaw Fireworks ASCS Gulf South Sprint Car Nationals presented by Community Toyota.

Ray Allen Kulhanek grabbed the 2013 season opening victory at the Golden Triangle Raceway Park over a field of 30 and hasn’t visited victory lane since then. Nevertheless, Kulhanek continues to maintain a lead of 58 over Aaron Reutzel with eight top fives’ and 10 top tens’. The Conroe, Texas driver’s only finish outside the top ten came at the Heart O’ Texas Speedway on June 7.

Reutzel, who has four victories including the series last outing at the Texas Thunder Speedway on June 8, has amassed seven top fives’ and eight top tens’ in 11 Gulf South dates.

Channin Tankersley, who stood victorious at the Royal Purple Raceway on April 6, holds third 115 markers back from Kulhanek with Tommy Bryant and Beau Smith making up the top five in driver standings.

Friday night at the Golden Triangle Raceway Park will include the Limited Modifieds, Modlite Dwarf Cars, Street Stocks, and Hobby Stocks. Races are scheduled to beging at 8:00 P.M. (CDT). Gates open at 4:00 P.M. For more information log onto http://www.gtrpbmt.com or call (409) 752-7200.

Saturday at the Royal Purple Raceway kicks off at 6:30 P.M. (CDT). According to a press release from the Royal Purple Raceway, Dirt Track Manager, Chris Teter explained, “This night is about honoring patriotism and celebrating our freedom.”

Track officials also announced that they will host a “Future Soldiers of America” swearing in ceremony during pre-race activities. The Saturday card includes USRA Modifieds and Limited Modifieds. More information including tickets prices and directions can be found at http://www.royalpurpleraceway.com.

The 2013 season marks the twenty-second year of sanctioning Sprint Car racing for the American Sprint Car Series, which brings the best of Sprint Car racing to dozens of different tracks throughout the nation and into Canada. Anchored by the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series, ASCS also consists of nine different Regions throughout the nation.

Additional information regarding the American Sprint Car Series is available at www.ascsracing.com as well as Twitter (@LucasOilASCS) and Facebook. News and information can also be sent to you with the ASCS E-News by texting ASCS to 22828 with any mobile device.

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In making the announcement, Bill Marvel, Executive Director of the 501-3c designated Foundation, explained: “After serious consideration, the Board of Directors of the Benevolent Foundation decided that a Matching Dollar Grant offer be utilized exclusively for the future educational needs of Charlie Dean, Jason Leffler’s five year old son.”

Marvel continued: “To insure a sum that will assist Charlie’s future educational needs, the Foundation’s Board of Directors announced that for every dollar donated to Charlie’s future education, the Foundation will match it, dollar for dollar, up to $25,000. When it reaches the $25,000 it will be then combined to the Foundation’s match and will increase the Fund Grant to $50,000. All donations received, including those received after the possible $50,000 matching Fund Grant is reached, will be ear marked for Charlie’s educational needs, aside from provisions established by Jason.”

Charlie’s mother, Alison Leffler, when informed of the Foundation’s forthcoming grant, said: “I am deeply touched that you have set up a college fund for Charlie through the USAC Benevolent Foundation.”

Earlier today, Harry Scott Jr., co-owner of Turner Scott Motorsports and one of three Trustees of the Charlie Dean Leffler Discretionary Trust, released a statement regarding the two separate funds that have been started for Jason Leffler’s son, Charlie. We would like to reiterate Mr. Scott’s statement indicating that everyone at the USAC Benevolent Foundation is going to work with everyone associated with the Charlie Dean Leffler Discretionary Trust to ensure that all monies raised, regardless of which fund they come through, go directly to caring for Charlie Dean Leffler and his needs. We are all working together towards the goal of providing for Charlie’s future. We all want to make sure that Charlie is well taken care of and that Jason’s love for him is always evident.

Donations for the Educational Grant Fund can be easily made on Pay Pal by logging onto the USAC WebSite at www.usacracing.com, scrolling down the right side, clicking on the “Donate” button under Jason’s name and following the prompts.

All contributions earmarked for the Charlie Dean Leffler Educational Fund, may be directed to the USAC Benevolent Foundation, c/o Executive Director Bill Marvel, 4910 W. 16th Street Speedway, Speedway, Ind. 46224. Bill may be reached at 859-749-0646 or atbillmarvel@gmail.com. Donations should be earmarked for this program.

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Inside Line Promotions – MESQUITE, Texas (June 18, 2013) -

Rilat competed in his own car during the first two events of the Sizzlin’ Summer Speedweek, recording a 10^th-place finish in his second career race at Kennedale Speedway Park in Kennedale, Texas, on Friday and a sixth-place result on Saturday at Devil’s Bowl Speedway during the 40^th annual Summer Nationals.

“It was an average weekend,” he said. “We rolled it back in the trailer in one piece so that’s a plus. We’re having two new engines built right now. We were fortunate enough to have a good friend in Motor Mike to loan us an engine for the weekend so we could get out there.”

Rilat maneuvered from fourth to third in his heat race at Kennedale Speedway Park, which placed him on the pole of a B Main. He led the entire 12 laps and then charged from 17^th to 10^th in the feature at the quarter-mile oval.

“I was just reading the other cars and going where they weren’t,” he said. “The track was racy. You could run the top and the bottom. Kevin Ramey has taken it over and has made a lot of improvements. He’s done a fine job of making the track where it’s suitable for sprint cars.”

On Saturday, Rilat led the distance of his heat race at Devil’s Bowl Speedway to earn his sixth heat victory of the season.

“The track was heavy and narrow to start out with,” he said. “I was fortunate to draw the pole of the heat and win it. That put us third in the redraw.”

Rilat started the feature third and finished sixth to garner his sixth top-10 result of the season.

This weekend he heads to Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash., for the 42^nd annual Jim Raper Memorial – a $20,000-to-win event he will drive for Richard Saumure Thursday through Saturday. Rilat won a preliminary night last season.

“I’m very excited about that,” he said. “I think we go pretty decent at that track. I’d put it up there in the same category with Knoxille, Eldora, Little Rock, Gold Cup. There’s 10 or 15 big races in the country and this is one of them. The competition is going to be pretty stout.”

QUICK RESULTS –

June 14 – Kennedale Speedway Park in Kennedale, Texas – Heat race: 3 (4); B Main: 1 (1); Feature: 10 (17).

June 15 – Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas – Heat race: 1 (1); Feature: 6 (3).

SEASON STATS -

10 races, 0 wins, 3 top fives, 6 top 10s, 7 top 15s, 10 top 20s

UP NEXT -

Thursday through Saturday at Skagit Speedway in Alger, Wash., for the 42^nd annual Jim Raper Memorial Dirt Cup

MEDIA LINKS -

Twitter: www.twitter.com/TravisRilat29

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“Smiley’s Owner Tom Lorenz is a good personal friend of mine,” Rilat said. “Smiley’s Racing Products has done a very good job of building a good reputation and having a vast array of parts for race car drivers to choose from. They cover all forms of motorsports.”

Rilat would also like to thank Shop the BOSS, Shark, Triple X Race Components, Weld Wheels, KSE Racing Products, Schoenfeld Headers, Simpson Race Products, Hoosier Racing Tire, HRP Wings, Goodrich, Penske Racing Shocks, All Star Auto Reconditioning and everyone who has partnered with his No. 29 Triple X.

INSIDE LINE PROMOTIONS -

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To meet the media relations needs of your team, contact Shawn at 541-510-3663 or sprintcarreporter@yahoo.com. For more information on Inside Line Promotions, visit www.insidelinepromotions.com.

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