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World of Outlaws #20: Week 5 Performance Profile 2004

by TonyStewart.com


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Updated: December 21, 2007, 1:37 AM EST

Danny Lasoski - 2001 World of Outlaws Champion

Where They've Been

*Fri., March 12 - Lone Star Speedway Preliminary in Kilgore, Texas (high-banked 4/10 mile oval)
  • Top-five: (1) Steve Kinser; (2) Paul McMahan; (3) Kraig Kinser; (4) Donny Schatz; (5) Tim Shaffer
  • Danny Lasoski Finish: 7th (34 points earned)
  • Lasoski was the fastest qualifier, lapping the 4/10 mile oval in 13.373 seconds to collect his fifth fast time of the year.
*Sat., March 13 - Lone Star Speedway Feature
  • Rained-out. Rescheduled for Oct. 16.

Where They're Going

*Fri., March 26 - Thunder Valley Speedway Feature in Union Hill, La., (semi-banked 3/8th mile oval)
*Sat., March 27 - Texas Shootout at Houston Raceway Park in Baytown, Texas (semi-banked 4/10th mile oval)

Points as of 2/22/2004
Driver Points Starts "A" Wins "A" Top-5s "A" Top-10s Prelim Wins Fast Times
1. Steve Kinser 547 6 2 2 2 2 0
2. Tyler Walker 523 (-24) 6 0 2 2 1 0
3. Tim Shaffer 523 (-24) 6 0 2 3 0 0
4. Paul McMahan 522 (-25) 6 0 0 3 0 0
5. Danny Lasoski 517 (-30) 6 0 2 3 0 5
6. Donny Schatz 517 (-30) 6 0 2 3 0 0
7. Craig Dollansky 494 (-53) 6 0 2 2 0 1
8. Brian Paulus 487 (-60) 6 0 0 2 0 0
9. Kraig Kinser 486 (-61) 6 0 0 3 0 0
10. Jason Sides 486 (-61) 6 0 1 1 0 0

  • In the six races run thus far in 2004, Lasoski has been the fastest qualifier five times.
  • In 2003, Lasoski was the fastest qualifier 28 times, 20 more times than his nearest challenger in that category -- Steve Kinser.
  • Quote Log--Lasoski

    On the upcoming races at Thunder Valley and Houston Raceway Park:
    "With the Lone Star Feature getting rained-out and then us having last weekend off, it feels like we've been off forever. We're ready to get back into it.

    "We've shown a lot of speed with five fast times in the first six races, but we're really hungry for a win. Paul Kistler's hard work has really shown with our motor program, but we want to give him and everyone else associated with our program a win. That's why we're here.

    "The points are really tight and it seems like there's a lot more of us at the top of the standings than at this point last year. Every race is important. Every race has meaning. That's always been our mindset, and that's the way it'll continue to be this year."

    2004 Danny Lasoski/World of Outlaws Race by Race Results
    Date Venue Start Finish Points
    Feb. 20 Cactus Classic Preliminary at Manzanita 17 7 34
    Feb. 21 Cactus Classic Feature at Manzanita 6 10 130
    Feb. 28 Perris Auto Speedway Feature 5 3 144
    March 4 Las Vegas Preliminary at The Dirt Track 17 6 35
    March 5 Las Vegas Feature at The Dirt Track 6 4 142
    March 12 Las Vegas Feature at The Dirt Track 7 7 34
    Rank: 4th Total points: 485

    Nuts and Bolts

  • Lasoski runs an Eagle chassis in the World of Outlaws with horsepower supplied by Paul Kistler-built Mopar engines.
  • The #20 team's sponsors are...
      J.D. Byrider, The Home Depot, Mopar, Massey Motorsports, Coca-Cola, American Compressed Steel, Hoosier Tire and Eagle Chassis.
  • Team Principles: Danny Lasoski -- driver; Tony Stewart -- owner; Jimmy Carr -- crew chief.
  • The Outdoor Channel will produce and telecast 35 World of Outlaws events on a tape-delayed basis in 2004. The one-hour telecasts will air Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET between late March and mid-November as part of The Outdoor Channel's "Wednesday Night Horsepower." Most telecasts will air within 14 days of each race. Additional replays will be presented Saturdays at 8 p.m. ET and Thursdays at 10 p.m. PT.
  • Birthplace Lexington, Mo.
    Hometown Dover, Mo.
    Residence Dover, Mo.
    Birthdate Feb. 3, 1959
    Height 5 feet, 6 inches
    Weight 170 pounds
    Wife Chris
    Children Hope (1/15/88); Landon (4/10/98)

    Danny Lasoski At A Glance

  • Lasoski in his fourth year with Tony Stewart Motorsports. He won the World of Outlaws championship in 2001, and finished second to 18-time champion Steve Kinser in 2002.
  • Lasoski is in his third year of IROC competition. He and Kinser represent the World of Outlaws.
  • Lasoski is a three-time Knoxville Nationals champion (2003, 2001 and 1998).
  • Lasoski is a seven-time track champion at Knoxville Raceway (1996, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1990, 1989 and 1986), and he is also the winningest driver in Knoxville track history with a total of 82 victories.
  • Lasoski was recognized as the Most Improved Driver following the 1998 World of Outlaws season.
  • Before joining the World of Outlaws full-time in 1998, Lasoski won three championships at the Jayhawk Nationals.
  • For More Information...

    *Log onto www.dannylasoski.com, or www.worldofoutlawsracing.com

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