Wirtgen to sponsor World of Outlaws race at LVMS

Friday, Oct. 15, 1999 | 8:58 a.m.

Wirtgen, a global paving and mining company headquartered in Germany, has partnered with Las Vegas Motor Speedway to host the Pennzoil World of Outlaws presented by Wirtgen Nov. 1-3 at the speedway's 1/2-mile dirt oval.

"We are excited to have Wirtgen join us for our upcoming Pennzoil World of Outlaws races," Chris Powell, LVMS general manager, said. "The sprint cars offer one of the best events of the year, and we're glad to have Wirtgen as our partner for the event."

Wirtgen, founded in 1961, has a North American office in Nashville, Tenn.

"We have been involved in World of Outlaws racing for numerous years," Stuart Murray, president of Wirtgen's North American office, said. "Being the title sponsor for this event is a great way for Wirtgen to increase its presence in the motor sports industry."

The race will feature the top sprint-car drivers in the country including Steve Kinser, Sammy Swindell, Mark Kinser, Danny Lasoski and many others.

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