FAIRBURY, IL — July 28, 2018 — The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series headlined one of the most prestigious races in the country; the 29th annual Prairie Dirt Classic presented by Bank of Pontiac. The fast quarter-mile of Fairbury American Legion Speedway (IL), located northeast of Bloomington in Fairbury, IL on Friday-Saturday, July 27-28th served as hosts as the 100-lap main paying $30,000 to win would see a rising star emerge victorious with his first major victory of his career. The 2017 Outlaws Rookie of the Year, 23-year-old Devin Moran passed defending series champion and defending race winner, Brandon Sheppard for the final time with 21 laps to go to secure the big payday.
Fairbury American Legion Speedway
Simpson, Sheppard, Moran, Babb Grab Qualifier Wins at Prairie Dirt Classic
Simpson, Sheppard, Moran & Babb Grab Showdown Qualifier Wins at Prairie Dirt Classic
$30,000 is on the line in the 29th annual race on Saturday
FAIRBURY, IL — July 27, 2018 — The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series traveled to Fairbury American Legion Speedway (FALS) for the 29th annual Prairie Dirt Classic (PDC) presented by Bank of Pontiac. Racing action kicked off on Friday, July 27 with four 25-lap World of Outlaws Showdown Qualifier Features paying $2,500 to win and $200 to start apiece, setting part of the field for Saturday’s 100-lap, $30,000-to-win main event of the weekend.
07/27/18 – Fairbury American Legion Speedway
FAIRBURY, IL — July 27, 2018 — Racing action kicked off at Fairbury American Legion Speedway (IL) for the 29th annual Prairie Dirt Classic (PDC) presented by Bank of Pontiac with four 25-lap World of Outlaws “Showdown” Qualifier Features. Chris Simpson, defending Series Champion Brandon Sheppard, reigning Rookie of the Year Devin Moran, and three-time PDC winner Shannon Babb all collected $2,500 apiece for winning their respective Showdowns. With 61 teams on the property, the highest car count of the season, the Qualifiers set part of the field for Saturday’s 100-lap, $30,000-to-win main event.
Farley & Davenport Iowa Races Flank the Wild West Shootout II
Iowa Visits Flank Wild West Shootout (Take II) Road Trip
State of Iowa starts and ends second Wild West Shootout trip with Davenport (July 24th) and Farley (August 6th)
CONCORD, NC — July 20, 2018 — With the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series making its way through the midwestern United States, the premier drivers in the dirt Late Model world continue one of the closest points battles to date. With two upcoming visits to the state of Iowa, defending Series Champion Brandon Sheppard is hoping that his July 7 victory at Dubuque Speedway — the Series’ only other appearance in the Hawkeye State — will propel the New Berlin, IL standout up the points rung.
Sheppard trails Chris Madden by just 12 points for second in the standings and is 34 back of current points leader Mike Marlar. With two more races in Iowa, Sheppard is hoping that previous success earlier in the month of July will carry over and build some much-needed momentum.
FALS Builds on Prairie Dirt Classic Success
History in the Making: The Growth and Success of the Prairie Dirt Classic
FAIRBURY, IL – July 16, 2018 – On July 27-28, the town of Fairbury will double in size as dirt Late Model lovers from around the globe flock to Fairbury American Legion. The energy at the historic quarter-mile clay oval is electric for the annual Prairie Dirt Classic, and the unique format keeps the crowd on the edge of their seats. But for World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series Director Matt Curl, the event also holds a far more personal significance; it is a homecoming and a celebration of the journey that brought him to his current career in the industry.
Prairie Dirt Classic Gets Even Bigger
Live Pay-per-View Video, CBS Sports Network Coverage Make Fairbury’s $30,000-to-Win Prairie Dirt Classic even Bigger in 2018
Huge World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series event set for 29th annual running on July 27-28
FAIRBURY, IL — The Prairie Dirt Classic (PDC) presented by Bank of Pontiac at Fairbury American Legion Speedway (FALS) already draws a huge crowd and is well known as one of dirt Late Model racing’s most thrilling events. This year, though, even more fans will have an opportunity to witness the intense action that has made the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series extravaganza a three-time winner of DirtonDirt.com’s Race of the Year.
When the 29th annual running of the PDC takes place July 27-28 at the high-banked, quarter-mile oval located in the middle of the idealic Midwest town of Fairbury, DIRTVision.com and DirtonDirt.com will provide live pay-per-view video coverage of every lap of competition for the first time ever. In addition, the weekend will be recorded for later broadcast on the CBS Sports Network, exposing the race to a wider television audience.
Haudenschild Wins Inaugural FVP Platinum Battery Showdown at Fairbury
Haudenschild Wins Inaugural FVP Platinum Battery Showdown at Fairbury
FAIRBURY, IL – June 5, 2018 – Sheldon Haudenschild took the lead on a Lap 3 restart and never looked back, scoring his fourth World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series victory of the season in the Series inaugural visit to Fairbury American Legion Speedway in the FVP Platinum Battery Showdown. Jacob Allen matched his career-best with a runner-up finish with Kyle Larson completing the podium.
Outlaws Postpone Inaugural Visit at Fairbury to Tuesday, June 5
Outlaws Postpone Inaugural Visit at Fairbury to Tuesday, June 5
FAIRBURY, IL – May 30, 2018 – The World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series will have to wait another week before making its much-anticipated inaugural visit to Fairbury American Legion Speedway (FALS), as Mother Nature has forced the Series to reschedule the FVP Platinum Battery Showdown to Tuesday, June 5.
World of Outlaws Debut at FALS Closes Out Month of May
World of Outlaws Debut at FALS Closes Out Month of May
CONCORD, NC – May 17, 2018 – As the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series reaches the busiest time of its 40th Anniversary Season, one event that continues to generate interest is the inaugural visit to Fairbury American Legion Speedway (FALS) on Wednesday, May 30 in Fairbury, IL.
Series to Make Inaugural Visit to Fairbury American Legion Speedway
World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Cars to Make Inaugural Visit at Fairbury American Legion Speedway in 2018
CONCORD, NC – November 14, 2017 – After a successful half-decade of Fairbury American Legion Speedway (FALS) hosting the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series, The Greatest Show on Dirt will make its first ever visit to the ¼ mile semi-banked dirt oval on Wednesday May 30, 2018.
