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World of Outlaws At a Glance; Thunderbowl Raceway

Concord, NC-Feb. 19, 2007--By: Tony Veneziano, WoO Sprint Series PR Director

WHAT . With the 36th Annual Florida DIRTcar Nationals in the books, the World of Outlaws head west for two nights of racing at Thunderbowl Speedway in Tulare, California. This will be the series fourth visit to the 1/3-mile track. In the three races contested so far in 2007, three different drivers have made trips to Victory Lane, including reigning series champion Donny Schatz on opening night, followed by rookie Kerry Madsen, and Daryn Pittman. With three finishes of third or better, Schatz finds himself on top of the current points standings, over Danny Lasoski, the 2001 World of Outlaws Champion, who drivers for California native Dennis Roth. Two of the three previous A-Feature winners at Thunderbowl Raceway will be in action this weekend, including 20-Time World of Outlaws Champion Steve Kinser, and Terry McCarl.

WHEN ..On Friday February 23 pit gates will open at 4 p.m., with grandstand gates opening at 5 p.m., and racing begins at 7 p.m.

. On Saturday February 24, pit gates will open at 4 p.m., with grandstand gates opening at 5 p.m., and racing begins at 7 p.m.

WHERE . Thunderbowl Raceway is located in Tulare, Califronia, which is West of SR 99 on SR 137, then 0.5 miles South on K, then East (at the Fairgrounds).

TICKETS . On Friday February 23, tickets begin at $30. For ticket information call 559-688-0909 or visit http://www.thunderbowlraceway.com.

On Saturday February 24, tickets begin at $35. For ticket information call 559-688-0909 or visit http://www.thunderbowlraceway.com.

ON THE INTERNET . Listen live as the Voice of the Outlaws, Johnny Gibson, calls the action at all World of Outlaws Sprint Series events on the DIRTVision.com. cybercast, as well as on the DIRT Radio Network Go to http://www.DIRTVision.com for more information on all the features, including updated results from each night of racing as well as a chat room to interact with other fans listening to the action.

. The World of Outlaws is at: http://www.worldofoutlaws.com. . Thunderbowl Raceway is at: http://www.thunderbowlraceway.com.

. DIRTVision.com and the DIRT Radio Network are at: http://www.DIRTVision.com.

ABOUT THE TRACK .1/3-mile high-banked oval

PREVIOUS WINNERS

World of Outlaws Sprint Series A-Feature winners at Thunderbowl Raceway include:

2005-Sammy Swindell on Oct. 15

2004-Terry McCarl on Nov. 1

2003-Steve Kinser on Sept. 2

FEATURE WINNERS: There have been three World of Outlaws A-Feature events held in 2007. The win list includes: Kerry Madsen (February 10 at Volusia Speedway Park), Daryn Pittman (February 11 at Volusia Speedway Park), and Donny Schatz (February 9 at Volusia Speedway Park).

1/3-MILE WINNERS: Thunderbowl Raceway is a high-banked 1/3-mile. The World of Outlaws raced eight times in 2006 on 1/3-mile tracks, including preliminary features. Winners included: Donny Schatz (I-55 Raceway, Grandview Speedway, and Eagle Raceway), Daryn Pittman (twice at Eagle Raceway), Jac Haudenschild (The Raceway @ Powercom Park), Danny Lasoski (Southern Oregon Speedway), and Brooke Tatnell (I-55 Raceway).

NEWS & NOTES . On the Web: The Official World of Outlaws Sprint Series Web site at http://www.worldofoutlaws.com includes driver biographies with individual statistics and pictures, race-by-race statistics, detailed track information and race coverage, series news and team press releases. There also are links to the 2007 DIRT MotorSports Media Guide, the Official Rulebook and the 2007 DIRT MotorSports Membership form.

. Highlights: There have been three winners in just as many A-Feature events this season. Five different drivers have led laps in the three races. Three different drivers have set fast time in just as many events this season, including two for the first time in their career. There have been three drivers to claim dash wins, to earn the same number of pole positions... Three drivers have been victorious in B-Main events so far in 2007.. The average car count for the season has been 54. Nine drivers have earned Top-Five finishes. Three drivers have finished in the Top-10 in all three races. Only one driver has been in the Top-Five in all three races.

Outlaws Contenders: The impressive 2007 edition of the World of Outlaws driver lineup includes Becca Anderson (No.19 Spectro Oil Maxim), Tony Bruce Jr. (No.18T Best Well Service Eagle), Jeremy Campbell (No.10c RLM Financial Services Maxim), Brian Carlson (No.18 XXX Family Restaurant Maxim), Craig Dollansky (No.7 Karavan Trailers/GATR Volvo Maxim), Sam Hafertepe Jr. (No.15H G.H. Plumbing J&J), Randy Hannagan (No.1X Penthouse Magazines Maxim), Jac Haudenschild (No.35 Wright One Construction Maxim), Justin Henderson (No.D1 Jolt Energy Gum Rocket), Chad Hiller (No.5C Dirt Inc. Maxim), Dion Hindi (No.11D RealTruck.com J&J), Chad Kemenah (No. Twisted Fisher J&J), Tim Kaeding (No.11K Steve Kinser Racing Maxim), Steve Kinser (No.11 Quaker State Maxim), Danny Lasoski (No.83 Roth Motorsports Eagle), Jason Martin (No.36 NOS Energy Drink/Mafia Motorsports Maxim), Terry McCarl (No.24 Big Game Treestands/Bosma Poultry/AmeriCash Advance.com Eagle), Paul McMahan (No.20 Bass Pro Shops Eagle), Jason Meyers (No.14 Primerica Financial Maxim), James Mosher (No.12M Isotopes Brewing Company Maxim), Daryn Pittman (No.21 Titan Garages & Carports Maxim), Bill Rose (No.6 Daum Co.'s Maxim), Joey Saldana (No.9 Open Joist Mopar-powered JEI), Donny Schatz (No.15 ParkerStore J&J), Tim Shaffer (No.6T Casey's General Stores Maxim), Jason Sides (No.7S Wetherington Tractor Service Maxim), Jason Solwold (No.R19 City Wide Insulation Maxim), and Brooke Tatnell (No.2 Volcano Joe's Coffee Schnee).

. Sign on, tune in: DIRTVision.com is celebrating its fourth year of providing fans, media, teams, promoters, and sponsors with access to live and on-demand cybercasts of many DIRT MotorSports-sanctioned events. For more information visit: http://www.DIRTVision.com

. Tune into the Web: If fans can't get to any of the upcoming events, they can experience the excitement of the World of Outlaws Sprint Series live on DIRTVision.com through the DIRT Radio Network, where announcer John Gibson keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout the event. To listen to the audio broadcasts, log on to http://www.DIRTVision.com and click on the DIRT Radio Network logo. Listeners will need Windows Media Player 9 or higher to listen to the DIRT Radio Network. For technical support or questions, e-mail [email protected].

. Up Next: The World of Outlaws will travel to the Arizona desert for a pair of races. First up will be USA Race Park in Tucson on Friday March 2, followed by a stop at Manzanita Speedway for the Cactus Classic on Saturday March 3. The series will then travel to the Lone Star state for a return to Houston Raceway Park on March 16. After a year's absence, the World of Outlaws will return to Pike County Speedway in Magnolia, Mississippi on March 17. The series maiden voyage to Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, Tennessee is set for March 24. The month closes out at Dixie Speedway in Woodstock, Georgia on March 31.

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Only three days to the WOO at Tulare. Any predictions?

I think J. Allard is going to set a new track record in qualifying on Friday night.

Look for a TK sweep. Seems there is allot riding on this race for him.

Did they fix the dip in the middle entering turn 1? If not the wing venders may want to bring backup.

Jason Statler in the McMillen #10 should be great to watch and don't forget Brad Sweet in the GP development car. Also Kevin Pylant in the 99.

I predict over half the field in the main event on friday and saturday will be from california.

Since its the Pennsylvania Posse and the Midwest Mafia can we make CA the California Cowboys?

Let's go racing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

and in just 2.5 weeks the second best race in northern California. The mini!!!

I will go for a TK sweep or just someone from Calli to kick there butts!!!!

(LOSER)

Looking forward to the new Golden State King of the 
West series schedule! 

Winged sprintcars = the fastest and most exciting 
racecars on dirt! 

Contact: DIRT MotorSports™

Tony Veneziano, World of Outlaws PR Director

405-623-1442 • [email protected]

World of Outlaws Return to Action at Thunderbowl Raceway, February 23-24

Tulare, CA—Feb. 20, 2007--By: Tony Veneziano, WoO Sprint Series PR Director

After a nearly 2,600 mile journey across the country following the Florida DIRTcar Nationals, the World of Outlaws return to action this weekend at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare , California , for the fourth and fifth events of the nearly 90-race season. This will be the first of two separate visits to the track this season for the series.

Two full nights of racing are in store on Friday February 23 and Saturday February 24 at the racy 1/3-mile high-banked oval, highlighted by a pair of A-Feature events, with the winner earning $10,000 each night from a total purse that exceeds $89,000.

Leading the way will be current series point leader, Donny Schatz of Fargo , North Dakota . The reigning series titlist won the opening event of the season on February 9, and finished in the Top-Three in each of the trio of events in Florida , as he sits atop the standings heading to Thunderbowl Raceway, where he won a preliminary feature in 2005.

Danny Lasoski enters the event second in championship points, after three Top-Six finishes in the Sunshine State . The native of Dover , Missouri , drives for California native Dennis Roth, who has been instrumental in bringing the best sprint car drivers in the world to Thunderbowl Raceway.

Steve Kinser, the 20-time World of Outlaws Champion, will look to pick up his second victory with the series at the blazing fast bullring. He won on September 2, 2003, in the series first ever visit to the track. The native of Bloomington , Indiana enters the event with 533 career A-Feature wins.

Terry McCarl will look for his second win at the track. The native of Altoona , Iowa won at Thunderbowl Raceway in 2004. He is currently seventh in World of Outlaws points, only 42 out of the lead, after picking up two Top-10 finishes, including a fourth-place run on February 11 to start the season off.

Another former winner at Thunderbowl Raceway that will be in attendance is Tim Shaffer, the 1999 World of Outlaws Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year. The native of Aliquippa , Pennsylvania won at the 1/3-mile on February 25, 2005, and to-date has 11 career A-Feature wins with the series.

Looking for his first win at the track will be Craig Dollansky who won the overall championship of the Florida DIRTcar Nationals. The native of Elk River, Minnesota and winner of 18 career World of Outlaws A-Feature events, is currently fifth overall in championship points. Another driver looking to visit Victory Lane at Thunderbowl Raceway for the first time is Joey Saldana, driving for NASCAR star Kasey Kahne. The native of Brownsburg , Indiana enters the weekend third in points. Daryn Pittman who won the finale of the DIRTcar Nationals is fourth in points, and is looking for his first triumph at the 1/3-mile. He won twice last season on a track that size.

A number of drivers who hail from California will also be in action this weekend. Randy Hannagan a native of San Jose will take to the track, as well Tim Kaeding who also is from San Jose . Kaeding capped of a very successful 2006 season by winning the Trophy Cup at Thunderbowl Raceway. Jason Meyers of Clovis will make the short trip to Tulare as he chases his first World of Outlaws title. Paul McMahan, driving for two-time NASCAR Champion Tony Stewart will also be in attendance. McMahan is originally from Elk Grove , California , and has turned numerous laps at Thunderbowl Raceway.

Brooke Tatnell who claimed his third straight Australian Sprintcar Title on Sunday, will make his first start in California for veteran car owner Larry Woodward, who hails from the Golden State . The team is currently eight in points, after picking up two Top-10 finishes to open the season.

Jac Haudenschild, the owner of 44 career World of Outlaws A-Feature triumphs, also drivers for a California-based car owner, Rick Wright. The pair won four A-Features last season and they are currently 11th in points this year. Haudenschild visited Victory Lane at the track last season during the Trophy Cup.

Drivers battling for the Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year Award that will be in action include: Tony Bruce Jr., Sam Hafertepe Jr., Chad Hillier, Kerry Madsen, who earned his first World of Outlaws A-Feature win on February 10 during the Florida DIRTcar Nationals, and James Mosher.

Tickets for the event on February 23-24 can be purchased by calling the track at 559-688-0909, or by visiting http://www.thunderbowlraceway.com. On Friday February 23, adult tickets begin at $30, and on Saturday February 24 adult tickets begin at $35.

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I wouldn't mind seeing a TK sweep.

on the other hand seeing Kerry Madsen win in the Selma Shell 11h one night and TK win the other would be nice also.

S.

i would like to see the finish be tk bud k and haud

With the week I am having (definitely the week from he!!), would love nothing more than to see a Cali sweep. Either JA or TK. Hey YZ, there better be A LOT of cabo this weekend!!!!! So gonna need it.

If not JA or TK, then wouldn't mind seeing the 11H win in memory of Dave Helm.