 GRAND FORKS, N.D. (November 30, 2023) – The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series released their 2024 schedule this afternoon, which boasts an 86-race slate, featuring a pair of shows at River Cities Speedway.
The Outlaws will make their 32nd appearance at the high-banked bullring on June 7th as Gerdau presents the First Leg of the Northern Tour. The Greatest Show on Dirt will return to Grand Forks on August 23rd for the Second Leg of the Northern Tour, also presented by Gerdau.
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World of Outlaws CASE Late Models return to River Cities in 2024
A World of Outlaws Late Model heat race takes the green flag during the 2023 event at River Cities Speedway. Photos by Speedway Shots.
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (November 17, 2023) – The World of Outlaws CASE Construction Late Models Series will return to River Cities Speedway in 2024 for the 16th consecutive year. The national dirt late model touring series event is slated for Friday, June 28th.
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (November 10, 2022) – River Cities Speedway will host the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Late Model Series for the 15th time in 2023. The date is slated for Friday, June 30th.
Shark Racing leads the driver and team points with JJR close behind for the team championship GRAND FORKS, ND — Aug. 20, 2020 — Logan Schuchart and David Gravel left the three-day event at Knoxville Raceway with big gains and a lot to lose.
Schuchart reclaimed the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series points lead – now 18 points ahead of reigning Series champion Brad Sweet – and David Gravel helped propel Jason Johnson Racing to second in points for the team championship – four points behind Schuchart’s Shark Racing team.  By Mike Spieker
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (November 26, 2019) – The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will visit the country’s baddest bullring twice in 2020. The “Greatest Show on Dirt” will make its first stop at River Cities Speedway on Friday, June 5th for the first leg of the Northern Tour. The series will return to Grand Forks following the Knoxville Nationals in Knoxville, Iowa on Friday, August 21st.  GRAND FORKS, N.D. — June 4, 2019 — The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will make their first of two trips to River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks on Friday, June 7. The 1st Leg of the Gerdau Northern Tour will mark the 13th consecutive year the series has raced at the high-banked bullring. Joining the Outlaws will be the NLRA Late Model Series for a full race program.
 Kasey Kahne Racing drivers, Daryn Pittman (9) and Brad Sweet (49) race side by side during World of Outlaws action in August. Photo by Mike Spieker. By Mike Spieker
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (December 18, 2018) – Former NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series star, Kasey Kahne, will be making his first-ever appearance at River Cities Speedway during the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series’ first visit of the season on June 7th. The event is a part of an aggressive 50-plus winged Sprint Car race schedule for the Enumclaw, Washington native. Kahne retired from NASCAR competition in 2018 after a 15-year career that yielded 18 Cup series wins. Kasey Kahne Racing (KKR) drivers have claimed three World of Outlaws wins at the Bullring. Joey Saldana visited victory lane in the series’ first appearance in 2007 and again in 2010. Most recently, Daryn Pittman scored a River Cities Speedway win for KKR in 2014. Full-time World of Outlaws driver for KKR, Brad Sweet, will return to the Outlaws tour again in 2019 in his NAPA Auto Parts No. 49 entry. Sweet finished second in the standings in 2018. To view Kahne’s complete 2018 Sprint Car schedule, click here. River Cities Speedway secures two World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car dates again in 201912/4/2018  GRAND FORKS, N.D. (December 4, 2018) – The World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series will visit the country’s baddest bullring twice in 2019. The “Greatest Show on Dirt” will make its first stop at River Cities Speedway on Friday, June 7th for the first leg of the Northern Tour.
The series will return to Grand Forks following the Knoxville Nationals in Knoxville, Iowa on Friday, August 16th. In one of the most memorable World of Outlaws races at River Cities, North Dakota natives Donny Schatz and Mark Dobmeier finished one-two back in August. The win for Schatz was his seventh at the three-tenths-mile clay oval in the last eight starts. Dobmeier charged his way from the 17th starting position to challenge Schatz in the closing stages before finishing second. The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series first competed at River Cities Speedway in 2007, with Joey Saldana picking up the win in the inaugural event. A total of eight drivers have been victorious at the track with the series over the last 11 years. Information on tickets for both the 1st Leg and 2nd Leg of the 2018 Northern Tour for the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D., will be available soon at www.slspromotions.com. River Cities Speedway Record Book: Previous World of Outlaws A-Main Winners: 2018: Donny Schatz on June 15, Donny Schatz on Aug. 17 2017: David Gravel on June 16, Donny Schatz on Aug. 18 2016 - Donny Schatz on June 17, Donny Schatz on Aug. 26 2015 - Donny Schatz on June 19, Donny Schatz on Aug. 21 2014 - Donny Schatz on June 20, Daryn Pittman on Aug. 15 2013 - Cody Darrah on June 21, Donny Schatz on Aug. 16 2012 - Kraig Kinser on June 15, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 17 2011 - Craig Dollansky on June 17, Craig Dollansky on June 18, Steve Kinser on Aug. 19 2010 - Steve Kinser on June 19, Joey Saldana on June 20 2009 - Donny Schatz on June 19, Craig Dollansky on Aug. 21 2008 - Donny Schatz on June 27 2007 - Joey Saldana on June 29  Mike Marlar pounds the cushion during World of Outlaws time trials at River Cities in 2018. Photo by Mike Spieker. GRAND FORKS, N.D. (December 4, 2018) – For the 14th consecutive season, the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series will make a stop at River Cities Speedway. In the 11 completed events at River Cities, there have been eight different World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model winners.
Most recently, 2018 World of Outlaws champion, Mike Marlar, visited RydellCars.com victory lane at the Bullring for the first time in his career. Marlar took the point on lap 22 from two-time NLRA champion, Ricky Weiss before taking the checkers. The event is slated for Friday, July 12th. Stay tuned to rivercitiesspeedway.com for ticket and event information. River Cities Record Book: Past WoO Late Model Winners at River Cities: 2018: Mike Marlar 2017: Shane Clanton 2016: Rain 2015: Tim McCreadie 2014: Tim Fuller 2013: Rain 2012: Darrell Lanigan 2011: Tim McCreadie 2010: Austin Hubbard 2009: Josh Richards 2008: Brady Smith 2007: Tim Fuller 2006: Darrell Lanigan  Donny Schatz (15) and Daryn Pittman (9) race side by side during World of Outlaws action. (Mark Miefert Photo) GRAND FORKS, N.D. — June 12, 2018 — The 1st Leg of the Gerdau Recycling Northern Tour for the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series is set for Friday, June 15 at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D. The 2018 season marks the 12th consecutive year the series has visited the always thrilling high-banked bullring. Donny Schatz has won six of the last eight races for the Outlaws at the track. This edition of Up to Speed sets the stage for 1st Leg of the Northern Tour for the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series.
 GRAND FORKS, N.D. — June 7, 2018 — The World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series will hit the track at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D., on Friday, June 15 for the 1st Leg of the Gerdau Recycling Northern Tour. The event will mark the 12th straight year the series has visited the high-banked, three-tenths-mile bullring. Also in action will be the NLRA Late Model Series.
ATTENTION - World of Outlaws Advance Ticket Holders “Renewals Only.” Ticket renewals for World of Outlaws River Cities Speedway are now open. • To renew your tickets from 2017, call SLS Promotions at 815-344-2023 between 9-5 Central. • Ticket renewals will be open from April 9-20. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Monday, April 23.  SLS Promotions and River Cities Speedway Announce Ticket Updates for World of Outlaws Events4/6/2018  (Mike Spieker/Speedway Shots Photo) GRAND FORKS, N.D. — April 6, 2018 — A pair of changes are on the horizon for tickets and the seating arrangement at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D., for both World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series events in 2018.
First and foremost, all reserved seats will be enlarged to 20-inches in width to provide a more spacious and fan-friendly atmosphere in the grandstands. After this process is complete, the seat numbering of rows will be updated to reflect this change. In addition, advance ticket sales for both World of Outlaws events this year will be handled predominately by SLS Promotions. To ensure a smooth transition, patrons who purchased advance tickets last year from River Cities Speedway, will have the opportunity to purchase those same seats, before they go on sale to the general public. SLS Promotions will work to accommodate patrons to place them in the same seats or as close as possible to that patron’s seating preference from 2017. A limited number of reserved seats will be available for purchase from River Cities Speedway. Patrons will receive an email or phone call with further instructions in regards to renewing their tickets from last year. The 1st Leg of the Northern Tour for the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series at River Cities Speedway is set for Friday, June 15, with the 2nd Leg of the Northern Tour hitting the track on Friday, August 17. For more information, visit www.slspromotions.com or call SLS Promotions at 815-344-2023. Twitter: @SLS_Promotions Facebook: SLS Promotions LLC  The World of Outlaws four wide during the June 2017 event at River Cities Speedway. Mike Spieker photo. GRAND FORKS, N.D. — November 17, 2017 — The World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series will again visit River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D., twice in 2018 as part of the Northern Tour. The 1st Leg of the Northern Tour is set for Friday, June 15, with the series returning on Friday, August 17 for the 2nd Leg of the Northern Tour. This pair of races at River Cities Speedway in 2018 marks the 12th straight year the series has visited the high-banked, three-tenths-mile bullring.
 Photos by Rick Rea World of Outlaws Sprint Cars return for two shows once again in 2017! The World of Outlaws' four-wide salute to the fans during last August's special event. Photo by Mike Spieker (Speedway-Shots.com). By Mike Spieker
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (December 8, 2016) - For the 20th and 21st time in series history, the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series will return to the legendary bullring, River Cities Speedway. The first date will come Friday, June 16th and will also feature the NLRA Late Models as a co-headliner. The second leg of the Northern Tour will come later in the year on August 18th, where the NLRA Late Models will once again share the stage with the nation’s premier Sprint Car touring series. 2017 will mark the eighth consecutive year the "Greatest Show on Dirt" makes multiple appearances to the Grand Forks, N.D. bullring. Donny Schatz has been absolutely dominant at River Cities as of late, winning six of the last eight features in World of Outlaws competition. The newly crowned eight-time champion will also bring a five race win streak into the 3/10th mile bullring when the series returns in June. More event and ticket information will be released as it becomes available. Previous World of Outlaws A-Main Winners: 2016 - Donny Schatz on June 17, Donny Schatz on Aug. 26 2015 - Donny Schatz on June 19, Donny Schatz on Aug. 21 2014 - Donny Schatz on June 20, Daryn Pittman on Aug. 15 2013 - Cody Darrah on June 21, Donny Schatz on Aug. 16 2012 - Kraig Kinser on June 15, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 17 2011 - Craig Dollansky on June 17, Craig Dollansky on June 18, Steve Kinser on Aug. 19 2010 - Steve Kinser on June 19, Joey Saldana on June 20 2009 - Donny Schatz on June 19, Craig Dollansky on Aug. 21 2008 - Donny Schatz on June 27 2007 - Joey Saldana on June 29 Buffalo Wild Wings & 82 Blazin' Racin' Team will be honoring the life of Bryan Clauson at River Cities Speedway Friday, Aug 26th World of Outlaws Sprint Car RaceBuffalo Wild Wings will be matching the winners share of Aug 26th 50/50 at The World Famous Bullring and will donate the proceeds on behalf of the Blazin' Racin' Team, World of Outlaws, River Cities Speedway and NOSA to the USAC BENEVOLENT FOUNDATION in the name of Bryan Clauson  World of Outlaws Sprint Cars NLRA Late Models at River Cities Speedway Enjoy Outlaw Sprints and Late Models at the Best Dirt Track in North America  May 6th 2016 Rick Rea from RickRea.com recorded Mark Dobmeier making an evasive move at The World Famous Legendary Bullring River Cities Speedway to avoid crashing into a Sprint Car that collected the wall but Mark still collided and damaged his wing and then spun 3 times avoiding coming to a complete stop to get his position back. Mark came back to take the win!
Gerdau presents the World of Outlaws this Friday night! The famous four-wide salute by the World of Outlaws at River Cities Speedway back in June. Photo by Mike Spieker. By Mike Spieker
GRAND FORKS, ND (August 19) – The nation’s premier dirt track touring series is set to roar into River Cities Speedway (RCS) this Friday night for their second and final appearance of 2015. Dustin Strand named PS Garage Doors "Driver of the Night" Dustin Strand (#71) passing current WoO point leader, Shane Clanton (#25), for second position. Photo by Mike Spieker. By Mike Spieker GRAND FORKS, ND (July 10) - If there's ever been an obvious choice for the PS Garage Doors "Driver of the Night" award, it was last Friday night with hometown driver, Dustin Strand. WISSOTA Late Model Recap, presented by RydellCars.com Tim McCreadie talks with Ben Shelton in RydellCars.com VIctory Lane. Photo by Mike Spieker. By Mike Spieker
GRAND FORKS, ND (July 10) - The 30 car WoO Late Model field was trimmed to the fastest 24 for the 50 lap, $10,000-to-win A-main. Chub Frank and WoO point leader, Shane Clanton, led the thunderous pack to the green flag. NOSA Sprint Car Recap, presented by RydellCars.com Austin Pierce crosses the ND Eye Clinic Finish Line for his 1st RCS win of 2015. Photo by Mike Spieker. By Mike Spieker
GRAND FORKS, ND (July 10) - They say the first win of the season is the hardest to get, but once you get the first, the next ones come easier. Although he's ran up front all season long, Austin Pierce is certainly proving that true. It took the defending series champion until early July to pick up his first win of the season (last Saturday at Greenbush Race Park), but Pierce backed it up Friday night at River Cities Speedway by claiming his second consecutive checkered flag. |
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