[S_Meekhof]

Caution - WINGED POST

The biggest surprise of the season’s schedule has to be the return of the famous World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Car Series on Thursday, July 8th. Their absence from the roster since 2004 was missed by the large fan base of local WoO fans. The biggest thrill of all is that the event at La Salle is the final showdown for Bud Crown presented by Budweiser.

Kasey Kahne’s Showdown for the Bud Crown World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series will bring their favorite drivers back to town. With Kasey Kahne in the house, it will more than likely bring out more stars who will be in the area for the NASCAR events being held at Chicagoland Speedway.

“Having the WoO Sprint Car Series back is outstanding,” Izzo expressed. “Having Kasey Kahne choose us out of all the tracks is a thrill. I know La Salle has been one of the favorites of the WoO drivers. We expect many of the NASCAR drivers to be in attendance since they will be in Joliet that weekend.”

Kahne talked of the upcoming event in a recent press release. “Everything at LaSalle Speedway happens so fast on the track that there’s no doubt it will be an exciting night and a great place to wrap up the Showdown for the Bud Crown,” Kahne said. “Each stop in the Bud Crown series features a different kind of track, from high-banked Bulls Gap to big Sedalia and the LaSalle bullring. It’s a good test for everybody.”

Drivers who are at the top of their series points chase are only separated by 30 points. They include the last winner at La Salle Danny Lasoski who took the checkers in 2004. Currently topping the points, is Steve Kinser who was victorious in both 1999 & 1994. Brad Sweet, Paul McMahan, and Jason Myers are also at the top of the chase.

Reserved seating tickets are already available for purchase on their website and can be purchased in advance at: http://www.worldofoutlaws.com/tickets.

[dirtnonwingfan]

Those who read my post on the Illinois Sprint Week show at LaSalle know how much I like the track. Regardless of my nickname on this board, I was at the last WoO race in 2004 and LOVED it!!! I would encourage everyone who likes any kind of open wheel racing to go to this show. If it is only close to as good as the last one, it should be a night you won't forget.

[S_Meekhof]

LaSalle is an awesome track for the winged sprinters and it would be a great lead in to Sprint Week. Especially with no Silver Crown race that night anymore.



Then if you don't like it, it will make you appreciate the next weeks action even more.....