At long last, I am back to report on my visit to the World of Outlaws race at Oshweken Speedway.

When I first arrived at the track, the first thing that ran through my mind was ‘Why are the spectators all wearing safety glasses?’ As soon as the cars took to the track, I answered my own question. 700hp sprint cars racing on dirt with enormous wings kicks up one heck of a dust storm. Thankfully for the spectators, there were several caution periods during the 30 lap feature race, since after about 5 green flag laps, it was all but impossible to see the track from the stands!

I must say, it was quite the amazing show, although I am still finding dirt in my shoes, two weeks later.

Video of the event after the break
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What in the heck are the World of Outlaws? In an automotive context, one might envision something with big horsepower, crazy drivers and a general lack of what some may think of as common sense. If this is what you were thinking, you’re not far off. The World of Outlaws is an oval track series whose competitors drive open wheel cars with big wings and roughly 700hp. Oh, and by the way, they run on a dirt track.

I’ve seen this automotive specatcle twice in my life, but both times the races took place south of the border in Ransomeville, NY, and both races were over a decade ago. Tonight this group of power crazy drivers square off at Oshweken Speedway in Brantford, Ontario. While Brantford is not exactly high on my list of ‘must visit’ places, you can bet I’ll be there. With any luck, I’ll be able to hear tomorrow and I won’t be covered in mud. For more info on the World of Outlaws, visit http://www.worldofoutlaws.com/sprint/