1 MONTH ALERT: World of Outlaws Late Models Return to Farmer City For Illini 100, April 12-13
FARMER CITY, IL (March 13, 2024) – Illinois will welcome the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models for the two-day marquee Illini 100, April 12-13.
It’ll be the Series’ first stop in the Prairie State this year, featuring a nearly $150,000 overall purse with Friday’s race paying $10,000 to win and Saturday’s main event paying $20,000 to win.
Of the 18 World of Outlaws events ran at the 1/4-mile track, 10 have been won by Illinois natives, including the last seven World of Outlaws races at Farmer City.
The World of Outlaws will be joined by the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota both nights. Led by 2022 Series champion Zach Daum, of Pocahontas, IL, the Xtreme Outlaw Midgets will also have a stout field of talent for the Series’ debut at the track.
EVENT INFO:
Date – Friday-Saturday, April 12-13 (Thursday, April 11 is a practice night)
Location – Farmer City, IL
Track – 1/4-mile oval
Track Record – 11.750 sec. by Brandon Sheppard on April 5, 2019
Times (CT) –
12pm Pit Gates Open
1pm Grandstands Open
Tickets ($5 off with advanced purchase) – WorldofOutlaws.com/tix
How to Watch – Every lap live on DIRTVision
Previous World of Outlaws Late Model Winners –
2023- Bobby Pierce on June 1
2021- Mike Spatola on April 2; Bobby Pierce on April 3
2019 – Brian Shirley on April 5; Brandon Sheppard on April 6
2017 – Brandon Sheppard on March 31; Brian Shirley on April 1
2016 – Josh Richards on April 2, 3
2015 – Scott Bloomquist on April 17; Brandon Sheppard on April 18
2014 – Shannon Babb on April 26
2013 – Billy Moyer on April 6
2012 – Jimmy Mars on March 31
2010 – Billy Moyer on April 10
2009 – Shane Clanton on April 4
2008 – Billy Moyer on April 5
2007 – Shannon Babb on April 27
2006 – Billy Moyer on Aug. 14
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), Racing Electronics (Official Radio Supplier), Simpson Performance Products (Preferred Safety Gear Partner), SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider), Toyota (Official Vehicle), and VP Racing (Official Racing Fuel). Contingency sponsors include: Arizona Sport Shirts/Gotta Race, ARP (Automotive Racing Products), Cometic Gasket, COMP Cams, Evolve Transporters, Fox Factory (Hard Charger Award), MD3, MSD, Penske Racing Shocks, Quarter Master, Swift Springs, and Wieland Metal Services (Exclusive Racing Aluminum); along with manufacturer sponsors, including, Behrent’s Performance Warehouse, Bilstein, Capital Race Cars, Dirt King Simulators, FAST 1 Speed Shop, FIREBULL, Gorsuch Performance, Integra Shocks, Intercomp, 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: Matt Skipper, World of Outlaws Late Model Series PR