World of Outlaws
| Category | Sprint cars |
|---|---|
| Country |  United States |
| Inaugural season | 1978 |
| Drivers | 213 (2007) |
| 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.
Sprint car series
The body sanctions a national tour of high horse 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: None
- 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
- Phil Gressman
Past Champions
| Season | Driver |
|---|---|
| 2006-2007 | 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 |
External links
- Official website for sanctioning body
- WoO at RacingOne.com
- 2008 Sprints Schedule
- Updated official website
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