Promoter Tribute and Special Guests Planned for the Birthplace of the World of Outlaws
Devil’s Bowl Speedway Texas Outlaw Nationals this weekend
CONCORD, NC – April 11, 2017 – A full weekend of events scheduled for when the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series returns to the place of establishment at Devil’s Bowl Speedway on Friday and Saturday, April 14 and 15.
The racing world lost a true pioneer last September when Lanny Edwards, co-creator and promoter of the World of Outlaws passed away. On Saturday, during opening ceremonies, the sport will pay tribute to Edwards when the family of Lanny Edwards will be presented the Ted Johnson Award – awarded for Outstanding Contribution to Sprint Car Racing. Also included in the special pre-race ceremonies will be a driver salute to Edwards, plus sharing of special memories of Edwards.
Before the cars hit the high-banked, half-mile speedway a special autograph session will take place with the likes of Kasey Kahne, Donny Schatz, Legendary Johnny Rutherford, Shane Stewart and other special guests. The autograph session will run from at 4:45 pm to 5:30 pm under the grandstands of the Devil’s Bowl Speedway.
To wrap up the full-weekend of events, on Easter Sunday, the local Sears in Mesquite, TX will hold a sidewalk sale. Not only will you find great deals on Craftsman Tools, but you will get the chance to check out the famous Craftsman Peterbuilt Truck and Sprint Car show car, play fun games and purchase delicious barbecue. The event will take place at Sears (3000 Town East Mall, Mesquite, TX) on Sunday, April 16 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.
Tickets for the doubleheader at Devil’s Bowl can be purchased by visiting WorldofOutlaws.com/Tickets.
The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series is brought to fans across the country by many important sponsors and partners, including: Craftsman (Official Tool), Arctic Cat (Official Side-by-Side Recreational Vehicle), Extended Stay America (Official Hotel), Hoosier Racing Tire (Official Tire), Morton Buildings (Official Building), Sears (Official Home Store), The Kenny Wallace Dirt Racing Experience (Official Racing Experience) and VP Racing Fuels (Official Racing Fuel); in addition to contingency sponsors, including: Cometic Gasket, COMP Cams, Edelbrock, JE Pistons, KSE Racing Products, MSD, Penske Shocks, and Superflow Dynos; along with manufacturer sponsors, including: Impact Racing Products, Intercomp, Racing Electronics, and TNT Rescue.
Founded in 1978, the World of Outlaws®, based in Concord, N.C., is the premier national touring series for dirt track racing in North America, featuring the most powerful cars on dirt, the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series and the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series. Annually, the two series race nearly 140 times at tracks across the United States and Canada. CBS Sports Network is the official broadcast partner of the World of Outlaws. DIRTVision® also broadcasts all World of Outlaws events over the Internet to fans around the world. Learn more about the World of Outlaws.
Sources: Colby Gorniewicz/World of Outlaws PR