Special Publication by Kapp Advertising - 2017 Season 17 World of Outlaws History Timeline The World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Cup Series is the premier winged sprint car 2003: Boundless Motor Sports Racing, Inc. (Later DIRT Motorsports) purchases the World series in the world, featuring world class drivers. Beginning in 1978, the World of Outlaws of Outlaws tour invaded racetracks and thrilled fans in 23 different states. The Outlaws will be racing 2004: The Outdoor Channel signs deal to televise 35 races for almost $6 million in purses and other prize money between the season opener at Volusia Speedway Park and the Outlaws World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway. 2007: Millions view the World of Outlaws “Summer of Money” on ESPN2. The series returns to Canada for the first time in 25 years. The 1st Outlaw’s World Finals are held at The Dirt 1978: Sprint car racing in the US lacked a true national series, but Ted Johnson, a former Track @ Lowe’s Motor Speedway midget racer organizes the World of Outlaws sanctioning body. He establishes a schedule, a set of rules and a points system to crown a champion of this series. The season features 41 2009: Cody Darrah has his 1st career World of Outlaws win at Williams Grove Speedway events with drivers Steve Kinser, Bobby Allen, Doug Wolfgang, and many others. Jimmy and signs to drive for Kasey Kahne Racing in 2010. Greg Hodnett also wins live on SPEED Boyd, in a non-winged car, wins the series’ inaugural event on March 18th at the Devil’s in the National Open at Williams Grove Speedway Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, TX. This was his only win in the series history. Steve Kinser, 2011: Cody Darrah claims the 2011 Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year Award son of future Hall-of-Famer Bob Kinser, achieves his first Outlaws “A” feature race on May 21st at Eldora Speedway. 2013: CBS Sports Network strikes a deal to air preliminary & finals night of the National Open at Williams Grove and Rolling Wheels Raceway Park during Super Dirt Week 1979: The Outlaws add tracks across the country to their schedule. 2014: CBS Sports Network broadcasts the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Cup Series 1980: Steve Kinser wins his first of 12 Knoxville National titles events at Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Lincoln Speedway, William Grove Speedway and The 1981: Swindell takes the flag in 41 featured Dirt Track at Charlotte. The winningest drivers in the sports history, Steve Kinser and Sammy races this year Swindell, scored their final series wins and retired from full-time competition, 1982: 18 year old Bobby Davis Jr., becomes 2016: Logan Schuchart records his first series win since joining the tour full-time in 2014. the youngest driver to win an Outlaws “A” Feature at the Devil’s Bowl Speedway World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series 1984: Series President Ted Johnson All-Time A-Feature Winners declares the Outlaws will only compete in Through October 29, 2016 Winged Sprint races Rank Driver Wins Rank Driver Wins 1985: Doug Wolfgang wins the Williams 1 Steve Kinser 577 17 Paul McMahan 26 Grove National Open 2 Sammy Swindell 294 18 Bobby Allen 25 1988: Brad Doty, a crowd favorite and ris- ing star, crashes at the Kings Royal at Eldora and is paralyzed,. He returns years later as a 3 Donny Schatz 229 19 Tim Kaeding 20 TV commentator. 4 Mark Kinser 153 20 Kerry Madsen 19 1990: Stevie Smith is the series top rookie 5 Doug Wolfgang 107 21 Rick Ferkel 16 1993: Dave Blaney & Steve Kinser battle for the most victories. Steve Kinser clinches his 6 Joey Saldana 99 Kraig Kinser 16 13th series title. 7 Danny Lasoski 90 David Gravel 16 1995: Dave Blaney wins 12 events and wins his first Outlaw Championship 8 Dave Blaney 70 24 Tim Shaffer 15 1996: TNN and the Outlaws reach a deal to market and promote the series. CBS Sports tele- Stevie Smith 70 Jason Sides 15 vises a June race from Eldora Speedway 10 Daryn Pittman 65 26 Greg Hodnett 14 1997: Pennzoil announces a three year agreement to become the Outlaw’s title sponsor 11 Craig Dollansky 59 Ron Shuman 14 1998: 20th Season Anniversary 12 Jason Meyers 57 Shane Stewart 14 1999: Pennzoil extends its sponsorship till 2002, at a cost of $4 million 13 Jac Haudenschild 56 29 Brad Sweet 13 14 Bobby Davis, Jr. 46 30 Terry McCarl 12 2001: Tony Stewart fields a team and hires Danny Lasoski as a driver 15 Andy Hillenburg 30 2002: SPEED Channel takes over Outlaws television coverage with 12 telecasts. The Sprint Car Network reaches a deal to broadcast races on the radio and internet Jeff Swindell 30 Monday-Friday 1223 Chestnut St. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Lebanon Automatic * Standard * Clutches * Motor Homes * 4x4 * Differentials www.scottstransmissioncenter.com Nationwide Warranty Heavy Duty Towing Transmissions & Components Street/Strip Transmissions & Components Racing Transmissions & Components.