HEADING FOR A SHOWDOWN: World of Outlaws Late Models Make Return to Mississippi Thunder
The USMTS Modified Series Joins the World of Outlaws for the first time at the Dairyland Showdown
FOUNTAIN CITY, WI – April 6, 2022 – The banks of the Mississippi River are ready to rumble as the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models prepare for their highly anticipated return to Wisconsin.
The second annual Dairyland Showdown presented by Dynamic Concrete Resurfacing at Mississippi Thunder Speedway in Fountain City, WI, is back with a vengeance in 2022. The Most Powerful Late Models on the Planet will wage war for three nights in the Badger State with a potential $70,000 payday.
A pair of 40-lap, $10,000-to-win CASE Features kick off the weekend on Thursday, May 5, and Friday, May 6. Those two nights serve as appetizers to an epic 75-lap, $50,000 to win finale on Saturday, May 7.
Fans were treated to two edge-of-your-seat finishes as the World of Outlaws CASE Late Models debuted at Mississippi Thunder last season.
Four-time and defending Series Champion Brandon Sheppard scored his 70th career win in the opener, holding off a hard-charging Brent Larson—who scored a career-best second-place finish.
The weekend finale of the 2021 Dairyland Showdown lived up to its billing as Chris Madden bested Sheppard, Ryan Gustin, Kyle Strickler, and Bobby Pierce in a battle of slide jobs for all 60 laps.
Gustin, from Marshalltown, IA, said he’s excited for his return to Mississippi Thunder Speedway, calling it “one of his favorite tracks.” He’s still searching for his first World of Outlaws victory but may have an advantage with more laps at the track than any other Series regular.
“The Reaper” will have a stout field of competitors breathing down his neck for the $50,000 prize, including fellow Hawkeye State competitor and 2021 Series Rookie of the Year Tyler Bruening.
The Decorah, IA driver, is looking for redemption after last season when he broke while running in the top-five at Mississippi Thunder.
Like Gustin, Bruening is searching for his first career World of Outlaws win—an accomplishment he could achieve less than 80 miles from home.
A pair of Illinois drivers hope to prevent Bruening and Gustin from reaching Victory Lane — including the likes of defending Series champion Brandon Sheppard and current points leader Dennis Erb Jr.
Last season, Sheppard scored his 70th career victory at the Badger State track and hopes to climb another rung up the ladder toward World of Outlaws history.
He’s one win away from tying Josh Richards for most Series wins (78) and continues his push toward a fifth World of Outlaws championship. “The Rocket Shepp” scored two podium finishes at the Wisconsin venue in 2021.
Series points leader Dennis Erb Jr. will try to keep Sheppard at bay in his quest for a title. He already has a win in 2022 at Volusia Speedway Park and enters with momentum after a top-five and two top-10s at Cherokee Speedway.
Rookie of the Year contender Max Blair is another driver to watch as he makes his first trip to Mississippi Thunder. The Centerville, PA driver scored his first win of 2022 at Cherokee and leads the chase for Rookie of the Year over Tanner English.
The second annual Dairyland Showdown is a can’t miss event, as the USMTS Modified Tour joins the World of Outlaws all three nights for the first time ever.
TICKETS: https://bit.ly/3LNCPEe
If you can’t make it to the track, watch all the action live on DIRTVision – either online on with the DIRTVision App.
The World of Outlaws Case Construction Equipment Late Model Series is brought to fans across the country by many important sponsors and partners, including: Case Construction Equipment (Official Construction Equipment), DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner), Hoosier Racing Tire (Official Tire), iRacing (Official Online Racing Game), SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider) VP Racing Fuels (Official Racing Fuel); contingency sponsors include Arizona Sport Shirts/Gotta Race, ARP (Automotive Racing Products), Cometic Gasket, COMP Cams, Fox Factory (Hard Charger Award), MSD, Penske Racing Shocks, Quarter Master, Slick Woody’s (Quick Time Award), Swift Springs, and Wrisco–Wieland Metal Services (Exclusive Racing Aluminum); along with manufacturer sponsors, including Dirt Car Lift, Capital Race Cars, Behrent’s Performance Warehouse, FIREBULL, Integra Shocks, Intercomp, K1 Race Gear, Racing Electronics, Reliable Painting, Rocket Chassis, and Sea Foam.
Founded in 1978, the World of Outlaws®, based in Concord, NC, is the premier national touring series for dirt track racing in North America, featuring the most powerful cars on dirt, the World of Outlaws NOS® Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and the World of Outlaws 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 World of Outlaws events over the Internet to fans around the world. Learn more about the World of Outlaws.
Sources: Mike Warren, World of Outlaws Late Model Series PR