Sammy Swindell

World of Outlaws Return for August Clash Reprise

"The Greatest Show on Dirt", the Pennzoil
World of Outlaws, will return to Portland, Oregon Friday, August 24 for the
2nd Annual Baxter Auto Parts and Auto Value Classic at the Portland Speedway
clay half-mile oval. Over 20,000 spectators are expected to attend this
two-day event that will feature more than 40 of the worlds best sprint car
drivers.

Formed in 1978, The World of Outlaws will enter their twenty-fourth season of
competition in 2001 - criss-crossing the country from February to November -
racing a demanding 95-race schedule at 35 facilities in 23 states that keep
competitors on the road most of the time.  Drivers in the series race for
more than $10 million in purses, contingencies, and point fund awards. These
winged-warriors pilot 800 horsepower, 1,200 lbs., fuel injected, open-wheel
vehicles. The WoO sprint car utilizes a 25-square foot top mounted wing to
hold the cars to the track as they race side-by-side at over 130 mph.

The 2000 Portland WoO event saw Sammy Swindell of Cordova, TN sweep both
nights of action by winning the Channellock Dash and dominating the main
events. Danny “The Dude” Lasoski with a time of 17.130 set the initial track
record. Lasoski will be driving for a new team in 2001 with new crew chief
and former WoO competitor Jimmy Carr calling the signals. Although sprint
car Ace Steve Kinser could only manage a top-ten finish in last years
Portland event, Kinser prevailed during the rest of the season to claim his
16th WoO Championship at years end. The new clay surface proved more than
acceptable to the drivers, Lasoski stated, “This is one of the best tracks
we have run at all year.”

Since completing the transformation to a clay racing surface last July,
track officials have continued to improve upon the new surface by installing
additional retaining walls in turn 1, expanding the spectator catch fence,
and widening the corner transitions that will make for improved passing
opportunities. Tickets for this marquee event are due to go on sale March 1,
fans can log on to Portland Speedway’s official website
(www.portlandspeedway.com) for all the latest news.

Portland Speedway’s NASCAR Weekly Racing Series action will resume in April
of 2001 with a new dirt format featuring the Grand American Modifieds.

"We have a good ‘Friday-night’ formula right now," said Craig Armstrong,
Portland Speedway General Manager. "I think we can maintain most of what
already makes it a good show for the fans, and fun for the competitors,
while introducing a new and exciting element.”