For Fan, Competitor Safety, Oklahoma-Kansas Weekend Canceled With Dangerous Storms Projected
CONCORD, NC (April 24, 2024) – With weather models from Precision Weather Service showing an increase in dangerous thunderstorms and torrential rain in Oklahoma and Kansas this weekend, World of Outlaws Late Model, Arrowhead Speedway, and 81 Speedway officials agreed to cancel Friday and Saturday’s events.
The decision comes after working closely with Precision Weather Service experts. Keeping the safety of traveling fans and teams in mind the decision to cancel was made.
Now “The Most Powerful Late Models on the Planet” turn their attention to the three-day Dairyland Showdown at Mississippi Thunder Speedway on Thursday-Saturday, May 2-4. For tickets and more information, CLICK HERE.
Four-time Series champion Brandon Sheppard, of New Berlin, IL, leads the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model points – 24 points over Gray Court, SC driver Chris Madden. Sophomore standout Nick Hoffman sits third in the standings with Robeline, LA driver Cade Dillard and Decorah, IA driver Tyler Bruening rounding out the top five.
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If you can’t make it to the tracks, you can watch every World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model race live on DIRTVision.
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, WELD Racing, 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