UPSTART IOFS UNVEILS EARLY DETAILS
Indianapolis, IN - October 30, 2008 - Officials from the International Outlaw Figure 8 Series ( IOFS ) today released early details on newly launched series. The touring Outlaw Figure 8 series is scheduled to debut in 2009 with a handful of events already scheduled as of this release.Headed by series director, Charlie Hargraves, and his managing partner, David Sink, the series will feature Late Model Figure 8 racing in an open competition 'run what ya brung’ format. The series is expected to be a five to ten race traveling series to run at select Figure 8 venues throughout the Midwest.Hargraves explained the reasoning for the purpose of the new traveling series. "There are a lot of great Figure 8 tracks throughout the Midwest that have never been exposed to our brand of Figure 8 racing and we hope to be able to offer promoters something uniquely different and radical. We have a few other ideas we would like to explore with these types of cars as well" explained Hargraves. Hargraves also pointed out the time was right. "When David (Sink) and I kicked the idea around to a few close friends there was instant excitement. From there things just kind of started coming together and we are well ahead of where I ever thought we would be at this point. Drivers and owners contact us almost daily wanting more info and offering support " Hargraves further explained.One of the ideas the IOFS would like to explore is the possibility of trying these types of cars on dirt. "We have had extensive discussions with several promotors about this possibility in the near future" Sink stated. Sink also was optimistic about the direction this series is headed. "Charlie and I have a real passion for this as we have been around racing our whole lives. We share a lot of the same ideas and we are on the same page as far as the direction we want the series to go in" insists Sink.To date negotiations continue with potential speedways and sponsors for the 2009 season. For inquires about sponsorship opportunities with the IOFS contact Charlie Hargraves at (317) 445-4366 or David Sink at (765) 278-8231.Details regarding tires, point fund, sponsors and other related issues will be made public in he near future. The series is working on the launch of its website but check
http://www.figure8news.com for updates regarding IOFS until the website is up and running.
Night of Thrills Entertains Huge Crowd on Saturday NightOne of the final big events of the racing season took place on Saturday Night, October 11, when the Night of Thrills presented by The Herald Bulletin was featured at Anderson Speedway. In the second season appearance of Wood’s Landscaping Outlaw Figure 8’s, Charlie Hargraves took the lead at the drop of the green flag in the 50-lap feature. He paced the opening 13 circuits until he couldn’t avoid the slow machine of Jon Lord, which sent Hargraves to back of the lead lap cars. That moved Ben Tunney into the lead and he showed the way until lap 26, when RJ Norton moved around him after Tunney suffered a flat tire and he then spun a couple laps later. Tunney was able to restart on the tail of the lead lap cars. Once out front, Norton was able to pace the field until the final circuit when he tangled with a hard charging Ben Tunney, who gained two spots during the last three laps and then tried to go around Norton for the lead. After the two leaders crashed, Hargraves and Doug Greig battled it out for the win when they tangled and Hargraves was able to finish in first position with Greig second. Jessie Tunney was third followed by Jeff Shackleford and Norton. Danny Stanley was credited with the victory in a thrilling Pepsi School Bus Figure 8’s, in a race that was shortened two laps after the leaders were involved in an altercation. The race began with Mike Day taking the point and having several close calls while in the first position. Then on lap 10, while battling for the lead, Day and Basil Stanley made signification contact, eliminating both contenders from a shot at the victory. Day was disqualified for unsportsmanlike driving and third running Stanley benefited grabbing the race victory. Second went to Billy Hooten with Stanley in third spot. In the Roll Over Contest, Josh Walker took the victory among the 11 drivers that attempted the thrilling event. Walker scored 14 points after three successfully roll over attempts and on the third and final attempt scored a maximum of seven points to edge out Brandon Henry by one point. Third was Craig Enterkin with seven points. In the Powder Puff School Bus Figure 8’s, Bobby Jo Elliott led all six laps en route to the feature victory. Roxanne Grissom crossed the line in second position with Robin Burton, Teresa Dowden and Becky Stanley completing the top-five finishers. The Culvers Trailer Race provided lots of action as 19 competitors were scheduled to start the 10 lap event in the Figure 8 course. Darby Brown took the initial lead, but was only able to complete two laps. On the second go-around, Brown lost the lead to Ryan Parrett, but Parrett was unable to complete the second lap. This handed the first spot Jim Ashton, who paced the remaining eight circuits for the victory. Ashton was one of two competitors that completed all 10 laps. Second was Donald Carpenter with Nathan Burge, Nick Warner and Josh Walker completing the top five. In the Quick Auto Front Wheel Drives Oval race, veteran Ronnie Phipps ended the recent domination of Nick Warner, who scored four victories during last weekend’s Stock Car Festival. In this 20-lap event, Warner sailed into first position and led the opening eight circuits with Phipps completing the race-winning pass with 12 laps remaining and then driving to the victory. Following the race winner were Warner, Ricky Tharp, Ron Phipps and Casey Davis. Ricky Tharp took top honors in the Cork Screw Race, leading all 10 laps. Chasing the race winner were Nick Warner with Harry LaShure in third position. Brandon Henry and Mike Alley rounded out the top five. In the final event of the evening, Larry Staats won the Demolition Derby. Other top performers included Ed Woodward and Kevin Rabenstein. Anderson Speedway concludes its 2008 racing season on Saturday, October 18th with the ThunderCar Enduro 200 and Quick Auto Front Wheel Drives showcased in the Ed Maynard 100 presented by Battery Masters and Great Deals.
For additional information on Anderson Speedway, visit
www.andersonspeedway.com or contact Anderson Speedway at (765) 642-0206.
Huge Crowd for Figure 8 Madness on July 4th
A huge crowd was on hand for Figure 8 Madness presented by Anderson/Madison County Visitors Bureau and Convention Center at Anderson Speedway on July 4th. The exciting racing program showcased Outlaw Figure 8’s, School Bus Figure 8’s, ImmediaDent Figure 8’s, Quick Auto Front Wheel Drive Figure 8’s and Trailer Races. In the long awaited return of the Outlaw Figure 8’s, RJ Norton scored a flag-to-flag victory in the 50 lap event. Norton was chased for the entire race by Charley Hargraves, but proved to strong as he added another Outlaw Figure 8 victory at Anderson Speedway. Hargraves placed second with Doug Greig third, the final car to complete the full 50 lap distance. Fourth was Jeff Shackleford with Mark Harmon completing the top five. Greig and Donny Scurry were winners of heat races. Tony Grissom recorded a flag-to-flag victory to earn the winning hardware in the School Bus Figure 8’s. Mike Day finished in the second spot with Basil Stanley, Corey Elliott and Bobbi Jo Elliott filling out the top five. Scoring his second consecutive victory, Ronnie Phipps collected the victory in the ImmediaDent Figure 8’s. Ranny Hinton led the race for a good portion of the 25-lap event with Phipps driving around Hinton on the 15th circuit. At the finish, Phipps was followed by Ronnie Rose with Hinton crossing the line in third. The remainder of the top five included Jeff Swinford and Joe Hart. Heat race victories went to Swinford and Shawn Cullen. In the Quick Auto Front Wheel Drive Figure 8’s, former champion Nick Warner made another late race pass to score a second straight victory. Jerry Baker led the opening 12 circuits with Warner grabbing first position with thee laps remaining in the 15-lap race. Behind Warner and Baker at the finish were Randy Owen, Donnie Ellis Jr. and Andy Keller.Casey Smith won the thrilling Trailer Race on the Figure 8 course. Several close calls in the eight lap event took place and then the boat on Nathan Burgess’ trailer slid off his to the center off the cross over. Smith was able to dodge other competitors and other obstacles en route to the winner’s circle. Eric Blair made a late-race pass for runner-up honors. Nick Warner, Kurt Clevenger and Bill Keihn filled out the top five. Anderson Speedway returns to action on Friday, July 11 with the WLBC/MAX Friday Night Summer Series featuring Newco Metals Legends, Kenyon Midgets, ThunderCars, Mini Cups and Quick Auto Front Wheel Drives in Amateur and Figure 8’s. On Saturday, July 12, CRA Street Stocks, Ed Martin Chevrolet SuperTrucks, ImmediaDent Figure 8’s and Quick Auto Front Wheel Pro divisions will in action at the world’s fastest quarter-mile oval.
For additional information on Anderson Speedway, visit
www.andersonspeedway.com or contact Anderson Speedway at (765) 642-0206.THIS SERIES IS A NEW SERIES DEDICATED TO THE DRIVER, CREWS, AND FANS. THIS A SERIES THAT IS BEING CREATED BY THE DRIVERS FOR THE DRIVERS TO IMPROVE THE FUTURE OF OUTLAW FIGURE-8 RACING. WE LOOK TO EXPAND OUR UNIQUE BRAND OF RACING INTO NEW AREAS AND VISIT SOME PAST VENUES ALSO. WE ARE GETTING EVER SO CLOSE TO LANDING GOOS SPONSORS, AND THE EXPECTED CAR COUNT CONTINUES TO RISE WITH EVERY DETAIL RELEASED, NOW WE NEED TO START HAMMERING OUT THE 2009 SCHEDULE. WE HAVE 3 RACES AT THE HIGHBANK ANDERSON SPEEDWAY, 2 AT THE 1/4 CLAY MONTPIELER, AND 1 AT THE 3/10 MILES TRI-OVAL OF MT. LAWN. WE LOOK FOR TRACKS TO EXPAND TO THE KENTUCKIANA AREA, SPORTSDROME SPEEDWAY, KENTUCKY MOTOR SPEEDWAY, AND BEECH BEND RACEWAY. WE ARE TRYING TO GET OUR NAME OUT THERE, FIGURE OUT WHAT DIRECTION TO TAKE TO GET THIS DONE, AND BRING A NEW EXCITING FORM OF RACING TO THE FANS IN THE SOUTH. THANKS FOR YOU TIME, AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING BACK FROM YOU.
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CHARLIE HARGRAVES PRESIDENTINTERNATIONAL OUTLAW FIGURE-8 SERIES
Interview with driver Jay Parrish of Bowling Green, KY.
