| World of Outlaws WoO |
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| Sport | Sprint car racing |
| Area of jurisdiction |  United States |
| Formation date | 1978 |
| Headquarters | Concord, North Carolina |
| President | Brian Carter |
| Official website | |
| www.worldofoutlaws.com | |
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
| Category | Sprint cars |
|---|---|
| Country or region | United States |
| Inaugural season | 1978 |
| Drivers | 213 (2007) |
| Last Drivers' champion | Donny Schatz |
The body sanctions a national tour of high power 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 -in 2009 won 20 feature events
- 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-founding member of WoO
- Phil Gressman
Past Champions
| Season | Driver |
|---|---|
| 2006-2009 | 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 (Updated September 18, 2009)
Driver-Wins
1. Steve Kinser 552
2. Sammy Swindell 268
3. Mark Kinser 153
4. Doug Wolfgang 107
5. Donny Schatz 100
6. Danny Lasoski 86
7. Dave Blaney 70
8. Stevie Smith 67
9. Joey Saldana 56
10 Jac Haudenschild 51
11.Bobby Davis Jr. 46
12. Jason Meyers 34
13. Jeff Swindell 32
14. Craig Dollansky 31
15. Andy Hillenburg 30
16. Daryn Pittman 29
17. Bobby Allen 25
18 Rick Ferkel 18
19. Ron Shuman 13
20. Johnny Herrera 12
21. Brad Doty 11
23. Don Kreitz Jr. 10
24. Tim Green 9
Late Model Series
Operating since 2004, the Late Model Series is a racing championship series for late model stock cars.
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