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| Category | Sprint cars |
|---|---|
| Country or region |  United States |
| Inaugural season | 1978 |
| Drivers | 213 (2007) |
| Last Drivers' champion | Donny Schatz |
The World of Outlaws (often abbreviated WoO) is an American motorsports sanctioning body. The body sanctions two major national touring series. It is best known for sanctioning a national tour of sprint cars. It later purchased a national tour of late model stockcars called the World of Outlaws Late Model Series. These dirt track racing series are owned and operated by World Racing Group.
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Sprint car series
The body sanctions a national tour of high horsepower to weight, custom fabricated sprint cars called the "World of Outlaws Series." The racecars feature large adjustable wings on the top and large rear tires that transfer their power to the dirt tracks they race on. The series travels primarily the United States, but has sanctioned races in Canada, Mexico and Australia.
The series began in 1978 by Ted Johnson. The 2007 championship features 84 points-paying races. Events are broadcast weekly on SPEED Channel and ESPN2.
Specifications
- Engine Displacement: 410in³ (6.3L) Pushrod V8
- Transmission: Direct Drive (In/Out Box or Slider)
- Weight: 1200lbs. (545.5kg)
- Power Output: 800 hp (597kw)
- Fuel: Methanol
- Fuel Capacity: 30 U.S. Gallons (118.5 Liters)
- Fuel Delivery: Fuel injection
- Compression Ratio: 17:1
- Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
- Wheelbase: 84in (2.1m)
Notable drivers who have raced in World of Outlaws sprint cars
- Dave Blaney - 1995 Series Champion
- Erin Crocker - First female driver to win a World of Outlaw main event.
- Jeff Gordon
- Johnny Herrera
- Andy Hillenburg
- Steve Kinser - 20 time series champion
- Danny Lasoski
- Joey Saldana
- Donny Schatz
- Ken Schrader
- Jeff Swindell
- Sammy Swindell
- Doug Wolfgang
- Ron Shuman
- Kasey Kahne
- Jac Haudenchild
- Mark Kinser - 1996 and 1999 Series Champion
- Bobby Davis Jr.
- Lealand McSpadden
- Bobby Allen
- Phil Gressman
Past Champions
| Season | Driver |
|---|---|
| 2006-2008 | Donny Schatz |
| 2002-2005 | Steve Kinser |
| 2001 | Danny Lasoski |
| 2000 | Steve Kinser |
| 1999 | Mark Kinser |
| 1998 | Steve Kinser |
| 1997 | Sammy Swindell |
| 1996 | Mark Kinser |
| 1995 | Dave Blaney |
| 1990-1994 | Steve Kinser |
| 1989 | Bobby Davis, Jr. |
| 1983-1988 | Steve Kinser |
| 1981-1982 | Sammy Swindell |
| 1978-1980 | Steve Kinser |
Top 25 All Time A-Feature winners (through June 6, 2008)
Driver-Wins
- Steve Kinser 545
- Sammy Swindell 268
- Mark Kinser 153
- Doug Wolfgang 107
- Danny Lasoski 81
- Donny Schatz- 73
- Dave Blaney 70
- Stevie Smith 66
- Bobby Davis Jr. 46
- Jac Haudenschild 46
- Joey Saldana 34
- Jeff Swindell 32
- Andy Hillenburg 30
- Bobby Allen 25
- Daryn Pittman 25
- Craig Dollansky 23
- Jason Meyers 23
- Rick Ferkel 18
- Ron Shuman 13
- Johnny Herrera 12
- Brad Doty 11
- Tim Shaffer 11
- Don Kreitz Jr. 10
- Tim Green 9
- Joe Gaerte 8
External links
- Official website for sanctioning body
- WoO at RacingOne.com
- 2008 Sprints Schedule
- Updated official website
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