By TONY VENEZIANO

World of Outlaws

Concord, NC-- June 23, 2009

WHAT

* The blazing fast U.S. 36 Raceway awaits the World of Outlaws this week for the Missouri High-Banked Nationals on Friday, June 26, followed by a stop at the famed Knoxville Raceway in Iowa on Saturday, June 27. After a rainout at U.S. 36 last season, this weekend's event will mark the third appearance for the series at the track which is one of just three on the 2009 schedule with a single digit track record. Jac Haudenschild and Jason Meyers each have won at the ultra high-banked track in the past. Donny Schatz was victorious in the series first visit to Knoxville Raceway in early May. The three-time and defending series champion currently holds a 59-point lead over Joey Saldana in the series standings, with Jason Meyers third and 20-time series champion Steve Kinser fourth.

WHEN

* On Friday, June 26 at U.S. 36 Raceway, the pit gates will open at 2 p.m. Central, with the grandstand gates opening at 4 p.m. Central and hot laps are set for 6 p.m. Central.

* On Saturday, June 27 at Knoxville Raceway, the pit gates will open at 4 p.m. Central, with the grandstand gates opening at 6 p.m. Central and hot laps are set for 6:45 p.m. Central.

WHERE

* U.S. 36 Raceway is located in Osborn, Missouri. From I-35, take US 36 West approx. 7 miles and turn North on State Rt. 33. Look for the sign on the right at about 500 ft.

* Knoxville Raceway is located at the north edge of Knoxville, Iowa on State Road 14 (track is located on the Marion County Fairgrounds).

TICKETS

* On Friday, June 26 at U.S. 36 Raceway, adult reserved tickets will be $35, with reserved tickets for children ages 12-under $15. Reserved seating will also be available in the Top-2 row (20-21) for $40 which includes a reserved seat a pit pass. Pit combos are also available for $38 in advance for $38 and include a reserved seat and a pit pass. For tickets call SLS Promotions at 815-344-2023 and for more information visit http://www.slspromotions.com.

* On Saturday, June 27 at Knoxville Raceway, Adult general admission tickets will be $30, with general admission tickets for children will be $15. Adult reserved tickets will be $33, with reserved tickets for children $16.50. For ticket information and to purchase tickets online visit: http://www.knoxvilleraceway.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/sprint

* U.S. 36 Raceway is at: http://www.us36raceway.com

* Knoxville Raceway is at: http://www.knoxvilleraceway.com

* DIRTVision is at: http://www.dirtvision.com

* SLS Promotions is at: http://www.slspromotions.com

ABOUT THE TRACKS

* U.S. 36 is a high-banked 3/8-mile. The track record of 9.846 seconds at 135.36 mph, was set by Paul McMahan on May 5, 2006

* Knoxville Raceway is a semi-banked half-mile. The track record of 14.407 seconds was established by Brooke Tatnell on May 6, 2006.

PREVIOUS WINNERS

World of Outlaws Sprint Series A-Feature winners at U.S. 36 Raceway include:

2007- Jason Meyers on May 11

2006- Jac Haudenschild on May 5

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

2009- Donny Schatz on May 2

2008- Donny Schatz on May 3, Shane Stewart on June 6; Donny Schatz on June 7

2007- Donny Schatz on April 28, Terry McCarl on June 16

2006- Joey Saldana on June 23, Donny Schatz on Oct. 7

2005 - Kraig Kinser on June 24, Steve Kinser on April 30

2004 - Craig Dollansky on June 26, Mark Kinser on May 1

2003 - Danny Lasoski on April 26, Danny Lasoski on July 5

2002 - Steve Kinser on April 26, Danny Lasoski on June 29

2001 - Danny Lasoski on April 28, Stevie Smith on June 30, Jason Meyers on July 16

2000 - Danny Lasoski on April 29, Stevie Smith on July 1, Steve Kinser on July 19

1999 - Sammy Swindell on May 1, Danny Lasoski on July 3, Danny Lasoski on July 21

1998 - Jac Haudenschild on May 2, Jac Haudenschild on July 4, Jac Haudenschild on July 22

1997 - Mark Kinser on April 26, Jac Haudenschild on July 5, Mark Kinser on July 23

1996 - Mark Kinser on April 27, Mark Kinser on June 22, Mark Kinser on July 24

1995 - Mark Kinser on May 6, Mark Kinser on June 24, Steve Kinser on July 19, Mark Kinser on Sept. 27

1994 - Dave Blaney on April 29, Steve Kinser on June 25, Steve Kinser on July 20, Jac Haudenschild on Sept. 23

1993 - Danny Lasoski on April 30, Mark Kinser on June 27, Stevie Smith on Sept. 24

1992 - Sammy Swindell on April 26, Steve Kinser on June 20, Steve Kinser on July 22, Steve Kinser on Sept. 26

1991 - Steve Kinser on April 27, Doug Wolfgang on June 22, Steve Kinser on July 24

1990 - Doug Wolfgang on April 29, Steve Kinser on June 23, Sammy Swindell on July 25

1989 - Sammy Swindell on April 29, Doug Wolfgang on June 24

1988 - Steve Kinser on April 30, Steve Kinser on June 22

1987 - Steve Kinser on April 25, Steve Kinser on June 22

1986 - Sammy Swindell on April 26, Steve Kinser on June 25, Steve Kinser on July 23

1985 - Sammy Swindell on April 28, Doug Wolfgang on Oct. 6

1984 - Sammy Swindell on July 25

1983 - Sammy Swindell on April 16, Sammy Swindell on July 27, Sammy Swindell on Oct. 16

1982 - Doug Wolfgang on April 17, Danny Smith on July 21

1981 - Steve Kinser on April 18, Doug Wolfgang on May 22, Sammy Swindell on May 23, Sammy Swindell on July 22, Doug Wolfgang on Sept. 12

1980 - Steve Kinser on April 19, Steve Kinser on April 20, Doug Wolfgang on May 31, Tim Green on Sept. 20

1979 - Sammy Swindell on April 21

* FEATURE WINNERS: There has been 30 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series A-Feature event held in 2009. The winners include: Joey Saldana (Volusia Speedway Park, Silver Dollar Speedway, Thunderbowl Raceway, Lone Star Speedway, Houston Raceway Park, The Dirt Track @ Lowe's Motor Speedway, Virginia Motor Speedway, Lawrenceburg Speedway and Dodge City Raceway Park-twice), Donny Schatz (Volusia Speedway Park-twice, The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Knoxville Raceway, Eldora Speedway, Canandaigua Speedway, Lawrenceburg Speedway and River Cities Speedway), Jason Meyers (Silver Dollar Speedway, Paducah International Raceway, I-96 Speedway and Red River Valley Speedway), Danny Lasoski (Delaware International Speedway and Nodak Speedway), Dale Blaney (Attica Raceway Park), Randy Hannagan (Thunderbowl Raceway), Greg Hodnett (Williams Grove Speedway), Tim Kaeding (Riverside International Speedway), Chad Kemenah (Manzanita Speedway), and Steve Kinser (Tri-State Speedway).

* 3/8-MILE WINNERS: U.S. 36 Raceway is a high-banked 3/8-mile oval. The World of Outlaws have raced six times on a track that size this season. The winners include: Joey Saldana (Lawrenceburg Speedway and Dodge City Raceway Park-twice), Danny Lasoski (Nodak Speedway), Jason Meyers (Paducah International Raceway), and Donny Schatz (Lawrenceburg Speedway).

* HALF-MILE WINNERS: Knoxville Raceway is a semi-banked half-mile oval. The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series has raced 13 times this season on a track that size. The winners include: Donny Schatz (Volusia Speedway Park-twice, The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Knoxville Raceway and Eldora Speedway), Joey Saldana (Volusia Speedway Park, Lone Star Speedway and Virginia Motor Speedway), Jason Meyers (I-96 Speedway and Red River Valley Speedway), Greg Hodnett (Williams Grove Speedway), Chad Kemenah (Manzanita Speedway) and Danny Lasoski (Delaware International Speedway).

DRIVER WEB SITES

World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series drivers that maintain their own Web sites on the Internet include:

Craig Dollansky-http://www.dollanskyracing.com

Sam Hafertepe Jr.-http://www.sam15.com

Jac Haudenschild-http:/www.haudenschildracing.com

Danny Lasoski- http://www.dannylasoski.com

Kraig Kinser-http://www.kraigkinser.com

Steve Kinser-http://www.stevekinser.com

Jason Meyers-http://www.eliteracing.net

Joey Saldana-http://www.joeysaldana.com

Donny Schatz-http://www.donnyschatz.com

Jason Sides- http://www.sidesmotorsports.com

Lucas Wolfe-http://www.lucaswolfe.com

For information on Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year contender Brian Ellenberger visit: http://www.worldofoutlaws.com/sprint/Drivers/Brian%20Ellenberger.aspx