Severe Weather Dampens Federated Auto Parts Ironman 55

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Severe Weather Dampens Federated Auto Parts Ironman 55 A violent storm hit Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 as feature cars were staging

PEVELY, Mo. - Aug. 4, 2012 - A severe storm slammed the Federated Auto Parts Ironman 55 presented by Summit Distributing/Coors Light on Saturday night.

The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series event was completed under a shortened program at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55. All races were finished except the final event, which was staged on the track when a downpour and lightning closed in on the area. Local authority warned of the severity of the storm and measures were immediately taken for the safety of the spectators and teams.

The Federated Auto Parts Ironman 55 main event will be contested as part of the program during the World of Outlaws appearance at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 on Saturday, Oct. 13. Ticket holders for the October show will get to watch two feature programs for their admission.

Kerry Madsen won his fourth dash of the season to earn the pole for the famed event with fellow Australian James McFadden on the outside of the front row.

Kraig Kinser established quick time in qualifying to open the night, and Craig Dollansky, Dale Blaney and Donny Schatz each claimed a heat race.

Next up, the World of Outlaws venture to Knoxville, Iowa, for the $150,000-to-win, 52 nd annual Goodyear Knoxville Nationals next Wednesday through Saturday.

Federated Auto Parts Ironman 55 presented by Summit Distributing/Coors Light Notebook

NOTES - Kraig Kinser established quick time for the sixth race this season. … Craig Dollansky claimed his ninth heat race win, Dale Blaney his fourth and Donny Schatz his 10 th of the season. … Kerry Madsen won his fourth dash of the year.