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2017 Series Schedule Announced; Outlaws To Break Ground At Three Tracks

Story By: BRENDAN CAPRIA / WOO SERIES MEDIA

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weedsport%20woo%205-22-16%20j015CONCORD, NC – December 8, 2016-  The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series solidifies its 2017 season not only on familiar grounds – visiting some of the most storied tracks nationwide – but also by adding three new tracks to an already big stage.

The series is scheduled to visit 25 states and one province for its upcoming season. Notably, the Greatest Show on Dirt will leave its usual tracks at some of dirt racing’s most prestigious venues.

The grand introduction of the Outlaws’ 40th season will be at the DIRTcar Nationals from February 17-19 at Volusia (Fla.) Speedway Park. In the event’s 45th running, the Sprints will be accompanied by the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series, and the Super DIRTcar Series, among others. All divisions will be seeking the coveted “Big Gator” trophy, along with bragging rights to start off the season.

As usual, the season will be headlined by its stops at Eldora (Ohio) Speedway and Williams Grove (Pa.) Speedway. Eldora will host six days of action-packed racing, including the #LetsRaceTwo blockbuster show May 12-13 and Kings Royal to conclude a triple-header on July 15. Williams Grove Speedway will host seven days of racing, including the Champion Racing Oil National Open from September 28-30.

8-13-16-knox-heinbros-17bA highly anticipated mid-season event will feature Sprint car’s cream of the crop, as the 5-Hour Energy Knoxville Nationals hits the scene August 9-12 at Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway. The Outlaws will seek to extend the event’s storied 57-year history with yet another barn-burner for the books. Last season series regular Jason Johnson celebrated an emotional victory, beating out superstar Donny Schatz for a night to remember.

Traditionally, the Outlaws have invaded Calistoga (Calif.) Speedway for the Wine Country Outlaw Shootout in April. However, in the series’ 26th year making the stop, the event at the stoic half-mile has moved forward to September 15-16 in hopes of more reliable weather. This will be the first time the Outlaws return to Calistoga for an early-September race weekend since 2007.

Continuing a streak of 15 stops in Canada since 2011, the series will make its annual stop at Ohsweken (Ont.) Speedway for the Arrow Express Six Nations Showdown. Schatz, the reigning race champion, has won the show three times since the series’ inaugural stop in 2007.

Tracks making their debut in the series include: Gator Motorplex (Tex.), Cocopah (Ariz.) Speedway and West Liberty (Iowa) Speedway.

weedsport%20woo%205-22-16%20j035The series will make a cameo appearance at “Racing’s Biggest Party” in the Northeast to headline Fulton Speedway’s Saturday Night Special. The sprint car showdown on October 7 will be a part of the 46th Annual NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week in Upstate New York.

To conclude a rigorous 90-plus race schedule, the Outlaws will settle the points championship at the Bad Boy Off Road World Finals from November 2-4. Last season, Schatz solidified his eighth championship campaign at The Dirt Track at Charlotte, a series best. Not only was a champion crowned in front of a jam-packed crowd, but the three-day extravaganza also decided the final finish for a narrow points battle between the following three positions in points.

The complete 2017 schedule is listed below and can be found at www.WoOSprint.com. Tickets for select events are on-sale now at dirtcar.ticketforce.com or by calling 844-DIRT-TIX (347-8849).

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2017 World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series Schedule
*Tentative schedule – subject to change

Date  Track  City  State
Friday, February 17, 2017  Volusia Speedway Park  Barberville  Florida
Saturday, February 18, 2017  Volusia Speedway Park  Barberville  Florida
Sunday, February 19, 2017  Volusia Speedway Park  Barberville  Florida
Friday, March 03, 2017  LoneStar Speedway  Kilgore  Texas
Saturday, March 04, 2017  Gator Motorplex  Willis   Texas
Thursday, March 09, 2017  Las Vegas Motor Speedway Dirt Track  Las Vegas  Nevada
Friday, March 10, 2017  Las Vegas Motor Speedway Dirt Track  Las Vegas  Nevada
Friday, March 17, 2017  Stone Chevrolet Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway   Tulare  California
Saturday, March 18, 2017  Stone Chevrolet Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway   Tulare  California
Friday, March 24, 2017  Stockton Dirt Track  Stockton  California
Saturday, March 25, 2017  Stockton Dirt Track  Stockton  California
Wednesday, March 29, 2017  Placerville Speedway  Placerville  California
Friday, March 31, 2017  Keller Auto Speedway at Kings Fairgrounds  Hanford  California
Saturday, April 01, 2017  Perris Auto Speedway  Perris  California
Friday, April 07, 2017  Cocopah Speedway  Yuma   Arizona
Saturday, April 08, 2017  Arizona Speedway  Queen Creek  Arizona
Sunday, April 09, 2017  Arizona Speedway  Queen Creek  Arizona
Friday, April 14, 2017  Devil’s Bowl Speedway  Mesquite  Texas
Saturday, April 15, 2017  Devil’s Bowl Speedway  Mesquite  Texas
Friday, April 21, 2017  Riverside International Speedway  West Memphis  Arkansas
Saturday, April 22, 2017  Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55  Pevely  Missouri
Friday, April 28, 2017  Plymouth Speedway  Plymouth  Indiana
Saturday, April 29, 2017  Tri-State Speedway  Haubstadt  Indiana
Friday, May 05, 2017  Missouri State Fair Speedway  Sedalia  Missouri
Saturday, May 06, 2017  81 Speedway  Park City  Kansas
Friday, May 12, 2017  Eldora Speedway  Rossburg  Ohio
Saturday, May 13, 2017  Eldora Speedway  Rossburg  Ohio
Wednesday, May 17, 2017  Lincoln Speedway  Abbotstown  Pennsylania
Friday, May 19, 2017  Williams Grove Speedway  Williams Grove  Pennsylania
Saturday, May 20, 2017  Williams Grove Speedway  Williams Grove  Pennsylania
Sunday, May 21, 2017  Weedsport Speedway  Weedsport  New York
Tuesday, May 23, 2017  New Egypt Speedway  New Egypt  New Jersey
Friday, May 26, 2017  The Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway  Concord  North Carolina
Monday, May 29, 2017  Lawrenceburg Speedway  Lawrenceburg  Indiana
Thursday, June 01, 2017  Jackson Motorplex  Jackson  Minnesota
Friday, June 02, 2017  Jackson Motorplex  Jackson  Minnesota
Saturday, June 03, 2017  Jackson Motorplex  Jackson  Minnesota
Friday, June 09, 2017  Knoxville Raceway  Knoxvillle   Iowa
Saturday, June 10, 2017  Knoxville Raceway  Knoxville  Iowa
Tuesday, June 13, 2017  Eagle Raceway  Eagle   Nebraska
Friday, June 16, 2017  River Cities Speedway  Grand Forks  North Dakota
Saturday, June 17, 2017  Red River Valley Speedway  West Fargo   North Dakota
Tuesday, June 20, 2017  Granite City Speedway  Sauk Rapids  Minnesota
Friday, June 23, 2017  West Liberty Raceway  West Liberty   Iowa
Saturday, June 24, 2017  Beaver Dam Raceway  Beaver Dam  Wisconsin
Tuesday, June 27, 2017  The Dirt Oval @ Route 66 Raceway  Joliet  Illinois
Thursday, June 29, 2017  Deer Creek Speedway  Spring Valley  Minnesota
Saturday, July 01, 2017  Badlands Motor Speedway  Brandon  South Dakota
Sunday, July 02, 2017  Badlands Motor Speedway  Brandon  South Dakota
Friday, July 07, 2017  Cedar Lake Speedway  New Richmond  Wisconsin
Saturday, July 08, 2017  Cedar Lake Speedway  New Richmond  Wisconsin
Tuesday, July 11, 2017  Attica Raceway Park  Attica   Ohio
Thursday, July 13, 2017  Eldora Speedway  Rossburg  Ohio
Friday, July 14, 2017  Eldora Speedway  Rossburg  Ohio
Saturday, July 15, 2017  Eldora Speedway  Rossburg  Ohio
Tuesday, July 18, 2017  Lernerville Speedway  Sarver  Pennsylania
Friday, July 21, 2017  Williams Grove Speedway  Williams Grove  Pennsylania
Saturday, July 22, 2017  Williams Grove Speedway  Williams Grove  Pennsylania
Sunday, July 23, 2017  Ransomville Speedway  Ransomville  New York
Tuesday, July 25, 2017  Ohsweken Speedway  Ohsweken  Ontario, Canada
Friday, July 28, 2017  Hartford Speedway  Hartford  Michigan
Saturday, July 29, 2017  Wilmot Raceway  Wilmot  Wisconsin
Friday, August 04, 2017  Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55  Pevely   Missouri
Saturday, August 05, 2017  Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55  Pevely   Missouri
Wednesday, August 09, 2017  Knoxville Raceway  Knoxville  Iowa
Thursday, August 10, 2017  Knoxville Raceway  Knoxville  Iowa
Friday, August 11, 2017  Knoxville Raceway  Knoxville  Iowa
Saturday, August 12, 2017  Knoxville Raceway  Knoxville  Iowa
Friday, August 18, 2017  River Cities Speedway  Grand Forks  North Dakota
Sunday, August 20, 2017  NoDak Speedway  Minot  North Dakota
Friday, August 25, 2017  Black Hills Speedway  Rapid City  South Dakota
Saturday, August 26, 2017  BMP Speedway  Shepherd  Montana
Friday, September 01, 2017  Skagit Speedway  Alger  Washington
Saturday, September 02, 2017  Skagit Speedway  Alger  Washington
Monday, September 04, 2017  Grays Harbor Raceway  Elma  Washington
Wednesday September 06, 2017  Willamette Speedway  Lebanon  Oregon
Friday, September 08, 2017  Silver Dollar Speedway  Chico  California
Saturday, September 09, 2017  Silver Dollar Speedway  Chico  California
Tuesday, September 12, 2017  TBA
Friday, September 15, 2017  Calistoga Speedway  Calistoga  California
Saturday, September 16, 2017  Calistoga Speedway  Calistoga  California
Friday, September 22, 2017  Eldora Speedway  Rossburg  Ohio
Saturday, September 23, 2017  Lernerville Speedway  Sarver  Pennsylania
Thursday, September 28, 2017  Williams Grove Speedway  Williams Grove  Pennsylania
Friday, September 29, 2017  Williams Grove Speedway  Williams Grove  Pennsylania
Saturday, September 30, 2017  Williams Grove Speedway  Williams Grove  Pennsylania
Friday, October 06, 2017  TBA
Saturday, October 07, 2017  Fulton Speedway  Fulton  New York
Friday, October 13, 2017  TBA
Saturday, October 14, 2017  Port Royal Speedway  Port Royal  Pennsylania
Friday, October 20, 2017  Lakeside Speedway  Kansas City  Kansas
Saturday, October 21, 2017  Salina Highbanks Speedway  Salina   Oklahoma
Friday, October 27, 2017  Dodge City Raceway Park  Dodge City  Kansas
Saturday, October 28, 2017  Dodge City Raceway Park  Dodge City  Kansas
Thursday, November 02, 2017  The Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway  Concord  North Carolina
Friday, November 03, 2017  The Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway  Concord  North Carolina
Saturday, November 04, 2017  The Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway

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