KING STEVE VII: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series veteran Steve Kinser passed Kerry Madsen late in the race to win his seventh Kings Royal sprint-car classic and its $50,000 payday Saturday night at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio.
CASH MONEY: Daniel Hemric bagged $250,000 for winning the inaugural Legends Million, held Saturday at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina.
SPONSORSHIP DOLLARS: Chris Wall, Steve Casebolt, Jimmy Owens, Ray Cook and Don O’Neal have been selected to compete for a $70,000 sponsorship package from ApplianceZone.com, the newest sponsor of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. The five competing drivers were selected based on the company’s demographics.
WELCOME TO INDIANA: With three victories in seven events, Jon Stanbrough wrapped up the USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car Series Indiana Sprint Week championship Saturday at Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Indiana.
RETURN TO FORMULA: Jacques Villeneuve has filed an entry for the 13th Formula One team in 2011 under the Villeneuve Racing banner, thanks to a partnership with the Italian Durango team.
ON THE MEND: Former American Sprint Car Series National champions Travis Rilat and Wayne Johnson are both recovering in a Washington hospital after separate incidents over the weekend.
PETTY’S PICK: The second Richard Petty Driver Search will be held September 13–16 with the winner receiving a fully funded seat during the ARCA Racing Series finale at Rockingham (North Carolina) Speedway October 9.
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