Nobody has won more Gold Cups than Steve Kinser, yet the 9-time winner hasn't found Chico's Gold Cup winners circle since 1992. The victory was No. First Name Steve. At 67 years of age. Unfortunately, as good as his timing was in 1978 with the Outlaws, the same couldnt be said in 1995 for Kinser in NASCAR. He returned in 1997 driving a Dallara-Oldsmobile, where he qualified 20th and finished 14th after a late race accident in Turn 4. After offseason surgery in December 2009, Kinser has felt better than ever and consecutive championship-contending seasons with TSR only continued to build the legacy of The King of the Outlaws.. Gemini Named Steve #21. There have been a lot of times Ive been leading races and gotten passed so it works both ways. It was Kraig who provided his father with one of his most cherished moments in racing when he won the Knoxville Nationals in 2005. He finished second in state as a junior, and was a state champion wrestler as a senior. Are you sure that should not be Larry or Terry instead of Jerry Kinser? In addition to his twenty-five championships, Steve Kinser is a racing icon. Steve Kinser dominated the Knoxville Nationals for so many years that Cynthia Bourbeau highlighted his championships in the heart of her print "50 Years of Sprint Car Racing Legends at the Knoxville Nationals". Donny Schatz finished second with Jason Meyers, Joey Saldana, and Kerry Madsen next in line. The biggest cheer came after Kinser led all 40-laps of the A-Feature and climbed out of his car in victory lane, after holding off Jac Haudenschild for the $10,000 World of Outlaws A-Feature win. (read it all), Steve Kinser Dominates Sedalia Main Event By Richard Day SEDALIA, MO (April 11) Steve Kinser continued to prove hes an ageless champion Friday at Sedalias State Fair Speedway, leading all 25 laps to win the OReilly World of Outlaws Series A Feature. I kept hoping Tyler would maybe get impatient with those lapped cars and try to run up in the middle, but he didn't do that. He has won the Knoxville Nationals a record 12 times, the Gold Cup Race of Champions 12 times, and the Kings Royal at Eldora 7 times. Its his first weekend out this year and he did a really good job." - October 19, 2008 - Jac Haudenschild won the World of Outlaws event at Thunderbowl Raceway Saturday night after a terrific three-way, traffic battle with Steve Kinser and Sam Hafertepe Jr. On a night where 44 cars timed in, Haudenschild was able to drive the Carnahan Motorsports #R19 around Kinser on lap 20 of 35 in the A-Main. Jason Solwold was eighth. His 2005 WoO championship was his 20th, and capped a season that saw him pick up his 10, (Neb.) (read it all). Finished 14th in the 1997 Indianapolis 500. Kraig Kinser, Steve's son is currently the driver for Kinser Racing. 12-time Knoxville (Iowa) Nationals champion. Kinser has won 24 main events at Williams Grove Speedway and 22 at Tri-City Speedway. Polesitter Joey Saldana took the lead at the start with Kinser closely pursuing on the bottom of the track. Steve Kinser - Wikipedia Kinser and his wife, Dana, were able to watch Kurt in the Big Ten tournament after Steve won the World of Outlaws finale at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 3. Resides: Bloomington, IN United States. Chesson) I could barely get out of the car. Kinser later told infield announcer Troy Hennig, "Id pretty much made my mind up that I was going to run the bottom. Famous people list on 2 June. It doesnt matter if its Sammy or who it is, there are some really fast race cars out here. Sprint car shocker: Steve 'The King' Kinser announces retirement Kinser is first RRS Champion - 11/01/04 - Steve Kinser has some pizza and beer money coming. Brent Kaeding was the 'hard charger' of the race with a run from 23rd to seventh. (read it all), King of the Outlaws Takes Eagle Nationals Preliminary By Richard Day EAGLE, NE (June 27) Steve Kinser took a big step toward defending his Eagle Nationals championship when the OReilly World of Outlaws Series opened the 20th annual event Friday at Husker Auto Group Eagle Raceway. That's like winning in my book. "The King" started on the pole, and withheld challenges by eventual runner-up Craig Dollansky. Kraig was the 2004 World of OutlawsKevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year. Springville, Indiana, who was born in 1972. http://www.findagravr&GRid=75436102 http://www.mylife.com/shane_kinser. Kinser left the World of Outlaws in 2006 to compete with the National Sprint Tour series, but returned to the World of Outlaws for the 2007 season. 68 Year Old Gemini #35. Walker was followed to the checkered flag by Sammy Swindell (in the Tom Rolfe #10), Brent Kaeding, Tim Kaeding, and Sean Becker. The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series is brought to fans across the country by many important sponsors and partners, including: Armor All (Official Car Care Products), STP (Official Fuel Treatment), Chizmark & Larson Insurance , Goodyear Tires (Official Tire), Factory Motor Parts, VP Racing(Official Racing Fuel), Vicci (Official Apparel); in addition to contingency sponsors, Jakes Custom Golf Carts, RacingJunk.com, KSE Race Products, Racing Electronics, S&S Volvo; Engine Builders Challenge participants Don Ott Racing Engines, Kistler Engines, Shaver Specialties and Speedway Engines; and Chassis Builders Challenge participantsJ&J Auto Racing, Maxim Racing and XXX Race Company. He has enjoyed tremendous success at the legendary, half-mile oval, winning 23 Pennzoil World of Outlaws Series main events there. Steve Kinser Net Worth, Age, Bio, Birthday, Height, Facts (key) (Bold Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Much like Michael Jordan still playing hoops at age 39, Kinser, who is now 46 years old has no reason to stop racing. (Read it here), Kinser regains RRS points lead with another big win - By Bobby Gerould - 09/17/05 - Eagle, NE. "I ran pretty good all the way but they said Tim got to beating the top in Turns 1 and 2 and started gaining some time on us, but I got in a little bit of a conservative mode. His 1978 WoO title began a championship run that included the first three World of Outlaws crowns. Won the 2005 Knoxville Nationals making him and father Steve, the only father-son duo to have won the prestigious event. He became a World of Outlaws driver in 1978. Scott Gerkin turning wrenches for Steve Kinser means the car will seldom, if-ever, break. Steve Kinser | Bloomington IN - Facebook STEVE KINSER - True Speed Communication. But even when he got in beside me, I didnt think there was any way he could keep it up there or get by me without getting into me. Season. I had a chance to get Brooke and I took it. Steve Kinser takes RRS points lead with win at Princeton National - Princeton, MN July 30, 2005 By Bob Jones, - Steve Kinser continued his dominance of the World of Outlaws Sprint Series by taking home the Polydome Princeton National title along with the $12,000 paycheck. Their daughter, Stevie, was always by Dad's side from track to track and, ultimately, graduated from Indiana University. Both of his sons wrestled in high school. What I (believe to) know is this: The original Kinser Brothers were Mickey, Karl (b. June 1, 1938), Larry and Terry. Steve Kinser height not available right now. (read it all), Steve Kinser Wins 49th Annual Gold Cup Race of Champions; His 10th Gold Cup Title - By Bill Sullivan - 09/07/02 CHICO, CA. In August 2016, Kinser retired from Sprint Car racing. Kraig began racing winged Sprint cars in 2000. The rubber started getting down on the bottom in (turns) one and two, and I don't think anyone really expected that. The King of the Outlaws has relinquished his throne. Steve Kinser: Top 10 Facts You Need to Know - FamousDetails The same man still thrills the hundreds of thousands of fans who come out to see him perform his magic. Legendary Sprint Car Crew Chief Scott Gerkin Dies At 62 Rounding out the top five were Donny Schatz, and Daryn Pittman. Has won every major Sprint car race during his racing career. Vintage NOS 1987 Mark Kinser Sprint Car Tee - Large MotorTs (641) $89.99 In 1981, a 26-year-old rookie, Kinser failed to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 when his month was ended by a practice crash. Bob Kinser 1931-2017. The only thing that happens with these three-day shows is if you get off to a bad start it can put you behind for the whole weekend." Gerkin is perennial threat to win Crew Chief of the Year honors, and is respected more by his peers than almost anyone traveling in the WoO family. 690career WoO Sprint Car Series A-Feature victories. (read the whole story), The King Wins Night Before The Big One Race By Richard Day ROSSBURG, OH (August 2) Steve Kinser battled young Brad Furr for the lead when he won the 25th Pennzoil World of Outlaws Series A Feature of his career at Eldora Speedway two months ago. See more ideas about sprint car racing, sprint cars, race cars. After the race, Kaeding did donuts that rivaled the best we've ever seen. He is also a team manager. I didnt know if the top was any good, so I tried to stay low and block him, but I ended up missing the bottom. In the end a teenager that I had not heard of ( I knew of his dad Bob), name Steve Kinser came up and stole the show. Contents 1 Background 2 World of Outlaws career * Most laps led. "The King of the Outlaws" extended his winning streak to six at the facility, but he was even more proud of his son finishing in third place. (more), King of the Outlaws Increases Points Lead at Cottage Grove By Richard Day COTTAGE GROVE, OR (August 26) Steve Kinser exchanged first place with Joey Saldana twice on his way to increasing his OReilly World of Outlaws Series point standings lead with a victory at Cottage Grove Speedway Tuesday. (read the whole deal), Steve Kinser Makes it a Dozen - By Richard Day KNOXVILLE, IA (August 10) Tyler Walker performs his cartwheel-back flip-round offs and P.J. [4][5] In August 2016, Kinser retired from Sprint Car racing.[6]. Steve Kinser Shirts - Etsy Walker held on for second followed Donny Schatz, Jason Sides, and Tim Shaffer. Kasey Kahne finished as runner-up. After 26 years of World of Outlaws Sprint Series racing at Lernerville Speedway, Steve Kinser won a main event for 15th time when he led the final 26 laps Saturday night to capture the Commonwealth Clash. Steve Kinser scooted by Brian Paulus on lap 24 of 25 to win the World of Outlaws preliminary feature Thursday night at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. In 1981, a 26-year-old rookie, Kinser failed to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 when his month was ended by a practice crash. His second cousin, once removed Sheldon Kinser competed in the CART series and raced in the Indianapolis 500 six times. - Extends Points Lead - HD Staff - Sedalia, MO. I want to thank my wife Dana and my kids Stevie, Kraig and Kurt. More than 800 career victories during his illustrious career earned him those accolades. Ryan Newman finished second. Well just do our best to win a couple of races in California and, hopefully, he can win a few matches there, Kinser said. Check out the updates we were getting from Vegas fans, Mike Zieske, and Steve Gomez. (key) (Bold Pole position awarded by qualifying time. He also. He understands his role with Steve Kinser on the team that won the Knoxville Nationals, the Gold Cup, and the World of Outlaws title. Marcus Smith, the. Kinser Racing Apparel is a company that was established in 1984 by Steve Kinser. This weekend, while he is racing in California on Friday at Giant Chevrolet Kings Speedway in Hanford and Saturday at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Kinsers youngest son, Kurt, will be aiming for an NCAA national wrestling championship at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. It's always fun to win a race, and as long as I can stay competitive, I'm going to keep doing it. Finished 14th in the 1997 Indianapolis 500. He has an estimated net worth of $6 million. Steve Kinser added to his unprecedented resume with his 31 st career top-five finish in the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series since its inception in 1978 by placing fifth in the standings. Steve Kinser - Bio, Age, Wiki, Facts and Family - in4fp.com (read the whole deal). Most current win came in January 2015, at the age of 60. The JPS sponsored Kinser's virtually cleaned-up on their 1985/86 Australian tour, winning races at the major speedways in the country against Australia's best drivers including multiple Australian Champions Garry Rush, George Tatnell and Max Dumesny.