Written by:
Tony Veneziano
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05/13/2008 - 09:14 AM
Mechanicsburg, PA
Current Top-10 in Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Points
1. Craig Dollansky 1032
2. Jason Meyers 1020
3. Donny Schatz 1012
4. Joey Saldana 971
5. Kerry Madsen 916
6. Steve Kinser 911
7. Jac Haudenschild 885
8. Terry McCarl 876
9. Chad Kemenah 875
10. Daryn Pittman 867
What to look for at Williams Grove Speedway:
* The World of Outlaws will compete a total of six times at Williams Grove Speedway this season, culminating with the National Open at the end of September.
* The top of the series standings are very tight right now, with Craig Dollansky leading Jason Meyers by 12 points, with Donny Schatz just 20 markers out of the lead. Joey Saldana and Kerry Madsen round out the Top-Five.
* Donny Schatz won five of seven events at the half-mile last season and in his career has a total of 14 wins, including preliminary features.
* Steve Kinser is the winningest driver in World of Outlaws competition at Williams Grove, having scored 37 total wins, dating back to 1979.
*Craig Dollansky won a weekly event at Williams Grove back in March and has three career victories at the track, to go along with 23 Top-10 finishes.
* Lucas Wolfe, who is a contender for the Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year Award this season hails from Mechanicsburg and has eight career wins at his home track.
* Joey Saldana competed in a weekly race at Williams Grove in March, finishing second. He has one career win at the track, along with 23 Top-10 finishes.
* Jac Haudenschild has won twice in his career at the half-mile and has nearly 60 Top-10 finishes, dating back to 1983.
By the Numbers- Williams Grove Speedway:
0.5- Miles around Williams Grove Speedway.
2- Drives competing full-time with the World of Outlaws this season that hail from the state of Pennsylvania
3- Drivers that have won feature events at the track in 2007 with the World of Outlaws, Donny Schatz, Chad Layton and Brian Leppo
4- Drivers that have won A-Feature events thus far with the World of Outlaws in 2008
5- Wins for Donny Schatz at the half-mile last season
6- Nights of racing this season for the World of Outlaws at Williams
7- Drivers that have led laps in A-Feature competition this season
12- Points that separate Craig Dollansky and Jason Meyers atop the series standings
16- Drivers competing full-time with the series who competed at Williams Grove last season
16.140- Track record established in time trials by Brian Paulus on April 26, 2002
18- Drivers currently competing full-time with the World of Outlaws
34- Drivers that have won at Williams Grove with the World of Outlaws, including preliminary features
37- Total wins for Steve Kinser at the half-mile including preliminary feature wins
92- Laps led by Donny Schatz at the track last season
93- A-Feature events contested by the World of Outlaws at Williams Grove Speedway dating back to 1978
212- Miles from Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pennsylvania where the World of Outlaws compete on May 13
1939- Year that racing began at Williams Grove Speedway
1967- Year that weekly sprint car racing began at the track
1978- Year that the World of Outlaws first competed at Williams Grove Speedway
40,100- Dollars earned by Jason Meyers this season to lead the series
Tickets: On Thursday, May 15 at Williams Grove Speedway, Reserved tickets will be $30, with Adult General Admission tickets $28. Tickets for students will be $15, with children 12-under admitted free of charge.
On Friday, May 16 at Williams Grove Speedway Reserved tickets will be $32, with Adult General Admission tickets $30. Tickets for students will be $15, with children 12-under admitted free of charge. There will be an autograph session each night at approximately 5:45 p.m. behind the main grandstand.
Next Up: A stop at the historic Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, New York on Sunday, May 18.
Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., Advance Auto Parts is the second-largest retailer of automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items in the United States, based on store count and sales. As of October 6, 2007, the company operated 3,228 stores in 40 states, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The company serves both the do-it-yourself and professional installer markets.
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