Mother Nature tried her best to stop Danny Lasoski and the rest of the World of Outlaws on Friday night at Paducah International Raceway, but could not. Despite temperatures well below the freezing mark, and a stiff wind, a very hearty crowd was on hand to see Lasoski, the 2001 World of Outlaws Champion pick up his first A-Feature win of the season.
Starting in the 15th spot on the high-banked 3/8-mile, Lasoski methodically worked his way to the front. He gained four spots on the opening lap, and by the halfway point of the 35-lap event, he broke into the Top-Five. He made the pass for the win on the 33rd lap, as he charged to the low side of Joey Saldana to pick up the $10,000 winner s check. The pair raced side by side for several laps with each inching ahead, but each time at the line it was Saldana being officially scored the leader. With Saldana using the high side of the track, the bottom groove was just the opening that Lasoski needed.
Saldana led from the outset of the race, and built several large advantages that were negated each time by cautions. After a lap 26 yellow flag, Lasoski lined up right behind Saldana, and when the current series point leader made contact with the turn four wall with less than five laps to go, Lasoski was there to pounce on the top spot.
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