Scott builds all my motors, and for a bunch of country boys from Indiana, I guess we dont do too badly. $0.41. He has won 20 championships in the World of Outlaws (WoO) series, and currently drives the #11 Quaker State car. Now a senior at Indiana University, Kurt Kinser went 4-1 in last weekends Big Ten tournament, finishing third overall to earn a berth in the NCAA Championships. The No. Kinser wheels his own Quaker State-sponsored Maxim sprint car in the OReilly Auto Parts World of Outlaws (WoO) Series and has seven wins to his credit already in the 2003 racing season. Kinser, who earned 14 championships in the World of Outlaws' first 17 seasons with Karl Kinser as his car owner and crew chief, will base his team in Bloomington, IN. Nationals, sixth Kings Royal and 12th Gold Cup Race of Champions, His most recent seasons would be considered successful by most drivers, but not for Kinser. STEVE KINSER- Rivalries, Friendships, Marriage and Retirement. Byrider/Chevrolet Maxim. His #11 is always prepared and seldom falls out of a race. High praise for a man who started out as a Southern Indiana boy simply wanting to follow in his fathers footsteps and be a racer. Kinser was a high school wrestler. Tyler Walker led a stout top-five at Silver Dollar Speedway Friday night in Golden State Challenge action. Lasoski, who won the 2001 series championship, cannot catch The King of the Outlaws in the point standings in the season finale at The Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway event even if he wins both feature races and Kinser receives show-up points. 1995 Press Pass Red Hot #103 Steve Kinser. I just hope we can get this next win and get it over with., Steve Kinser Prelim Master in Las Vegas - 03/04/04 HD Staff. 26 Quaker State Ford, but released him after only five starts after a best finish of 27th and average placing of 35th. Family man. Donny Schatz, Jason Sides, and Tim Shaffer completed the top five finishers. Fourteen-time National 410 Sprint Car Driver of the Year. Despite the several hundred pictures I have made of Steve Kinser in action (1978-2000), none remain, so I include these images from Google Photos. (Summary), Steve Kinser outduels Tatnell for Pike County cash - HD Staff - 03/18/05 - Magnolia, MS. - The King of the Outlaws, Steve Kinser, was passed by Brooke Tatnell on lap 29 of 35 in the World of Outlaws A-Main Friday night at Pike County Speedway. Jason is the founder of Yevrah, a luxury women's footwear company. 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. (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. Steve Kinser's birth flower is Rose. I was a little loose on the front stretch kind of bouncing around there for a little bit but, all in all, it was a pretty good night." 20-time World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Car Series champion. Brent Kaeding was the 'hard charger' of the race with a run from 23rd to seventh. Knoxville Season Opener, WoO Prelim Win for Steve Kinser - HD Staff - Knoxville, IA. To run Eldora for the third time ever in my life and be able to run second to Steve Kinser, that's just a feat within itself. Donny Schatz is one of those guys who gets better the longer the race goes on. (More), Lernerville RRS Points to Throne Holding King - HD Staff, Sarvey PA. 05/25/04 - Steve Kinser is the greatest sprint car driver of all time. That year he also finished a career best 6th in IROC points. And quite possibly, the Kinsers themselves don't know how they are related! said Steve Kinser, 50, a 19-time series champion from Bloomington, Ind. 11 sprint car owned by Karl and Diane Kinser and driven by Steve Kinser in 1983 (Paul Arch photo), The Motorsports Authority - Copyright 2014-2023 - Turn 3 Media, LLC All Rights Reserved. Ha, yeah, the Kinser clan is a large one and often loosely connected. He finished third in 1999 before winning, During the 2002 season, Kinser earned his 12. Made 13 starts in 2007 with the Truck Series and 2 ARCA starts. (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. a27 accident today worthing; brim blood sets; debbie wanner husband She was 79 years old. He finished second in state as a junior, and won state as a senior. Steve "The King" Kinser (born June 2, 1954) is a professional sprint car racing driver. Competed in the first career World of Outlawsrace on March 18, 1978 at Devils Bowl Speedway. In 1985/86, Steve Kinser headlined a four driver tour of Australia which included his brother Randy and cousins Mark and Kelly. Mark Kinser followed his 1999 and 2000 Knoxville Nationals championships with victories at MetraPark. ). "The King of the Outlaws" pulled off a dramatic, last-lap pass to win the feature race when the series opened what was scheduled to be a double-feature event at Williams Grove Thursday, driving his #11 Quaker State Maxim past Tyler Walker in the low groove between the first and second corners. By Chris Dolack, WoO Sprint Series Public Relations Director - For the ninth time in his career, Steve Kinser raced to Victory Lane at Manzanita Speedway on Tuesday night when he captured the Cactus Classic finale, which was delayed by rain in March. There was a real soft spot going into Turn 1 and I just didn't want to mess with it so I stayed away from it." SMLBOO Thanks for Being My Mom from Daughter - Funny Vintage Trending Awesome Shirt Unisex Style Hoodie at Men's Clothing store, You Are More . Jan. 3, 2009 Steve Kinser beat Donny Schatz to earn a $50,000 (AU.) 12-time Knoxville (Iowa) Nationals champion. Ironically, Kinser failed to comply with the World of Outlaws weight rule at The Worlds Fastest Half-Mile last April 19th, and was disqualified despite crossing the finish line first. [7][8] Kinser began touring Australia in 1979, before returning many times during the 1980s and 1990s, generally teaming with his brother Randy in Gambler chassis Sprint cars distinctively sponsored by cigarette companies, including the black and gold of JPS, and the sky blue and white Commodore brand. We figured it was time to put the old one up and try this one out. (read it all), The King Wins United States Air Force Showdown Preliminary By Richard Day FORT WORTH, TX (March 28) Everyone in the near-capacity crowd at the Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track Friday expected a battle between Danny Lasoski and Steve Kinser. Kinser tracked down Swindell and made the winning move high in turn two on lap 29. 26 Quaker State Ford, but released him after only five starts after a best finish of 27th and average placing of 35th. Kinser has been selected several times to compete in the International Race of Champions, winning a race at Talladega Superspeedway in 1994. His NASCAR debut came at the 1995 Daytona 500, where Dale Earnhardt finished in 2nd. "I'm surprised we've hung in there as close as we have. Steve Kinser, told Chico announcer, Troy Hennig in the post race interview, "I told Dana (his wife) I was going to come into Chico with a better attitude, we havent won this thing in a while, and if we do, well be really happy. (Read more, see summary), Steve Kinser Yakima WoO Winner - HD Staff 08/24/02, Yakima, WA. Of Steve Kinser's 471 World of Outlaws, A-Main wins in his career, none have come at Perris Auto Speedway. This track is so much about momentum, and the cushion was really just a big curb up there. ). Only a few left! 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. In 1995 Kinser landed a NASCAR Winston Cup Series ride as drag racing legend Kenny Bernstein hired Kinser to drive his No. Race Car Driver Born in Indiana #9. The 20-time series title winner changed that on Saturday night as he won at Tri-State Speedway in his home state of Indiana and in the process took over the point lead from three-time and defending series champion Donny Schatz. With his win on Saturday May 12, 2012 at the Williams Grove Speedway, Steve became the oldest driver ever to win a World of Outlaws main event at the age of 57. "Ive had a terrible cold all week long", said Kinser. (More), Steve Kinser Wins WoO at Sedalia, MO. WoO Manzy postponed feature to Steve Kinser - October 11, 2005 - Phoenix, AZ. . For Kaeding, finishing second in only his third start at Eldora was a remarkable accomplishment. This is his last year at Indiana University and his last shot at being an All-American. The King of the Outlaws won an IROC event at Talladega Superspeedway on April 30, 1994, in only his third race with the all-star series. The Racer's Racing Series (RRS), a points system that was made up by HammerDownUSA.com will award Kinser with nearly $150 for his ten point win over Danny Lasoski. In 1981, a 26-year-old rookie, Kinser failed to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 when his month was ended by a practice crash. Kinser responded with a HammerDown! What some might not know is that before he started racing, Kinser was an accomplished wrestler. Sorry I can't help with older generations of Kinsers but in case you do not know ( ) Steves son Kraig has a son called Kash born in 2008. FRESNO, Calif. - March 17, 2011 - Steve Kinser has a lifetime of accomplishments in Sprint Car racing. ), October 3-4. Explore. Steve Kinser Birth Name: Steve Kinser Occupation: Race Car Driver Born In: Bloomington Birthdate: June 2, 1954 Age: 68 years old (as of 2022) Ethnicity: Unknown Nationality: American Sexuality: N/A Steve Kinser was born on the 2nd of June, 1954. SPEEDSPORT.com is a part of the NASCAR Digital Media Network, The No. Discover today's celebrity birthdays and explore famous people who share your birthday. (read it all). He has won 20 championships in the World of Outlaws (WoO) series. Ronnie Day led the race early from the pole position but Day encountered a stalled car on the high side of turn four on lap five. His younger son Kurt also won state as a senior, capping off the Bloomington High School South teams excellent season. Steve is related to Pete W Kinser and Shirlayne S Kinser as well as 1 additional person. Karl was inducted in the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame. Veteran car owner, Richard Childress nearly closed his doors after the death of Dale Earnhardt, hear what changed his mind on this weeks show. 16 talking about this. - 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. She has been an invaluable part of Steve Kinser Racing (SKR) through years and remains in the family business today. 0:00. - Steve Kinser used an outside front row starting spot to his advantage - winning the feature event Friday night at USA Race Park. We made some changes right before the (O'Reilly Auto Parts) Dash, and we pretty much nailed it. Has 17career WoO Sprint carvictories, earning him a spot inside the top-21of the WoO all-time win list. But Bob Kinser was hell on wheels long before Steve Kinser ever ascended. I didnt really know where Danny was, but I knew I really didnt want to get down off the cushion, Kinser said. Even though Karl is his third cousin, Steve Kinser often joked to reporters that the pair werent really related. Joey Saldana finished sixth. "It seems that Kinser's a popular name around Bloomington," Steve said. Kinsers 19th "A" Feature victory of the year was worth $12,000, increasing his record purse earnings total to $562,385. Kurt, 23, and a Religious Studies and Criminal Justice major at Indiana, won four of his six matches at the Big Ten tournament and takes a record of 23-7 into his final collegiate event. Schatz continued his streak as the hottest driver on tour as he held on to finish second in the ParkerStore J&J. Being characterized by any one of those descriptors would make most people proud, but to be defined by all of them would certainly result in royalty status. We will upbeen in a relationship with? Sammy Swindell ranks second on the World of Outlaws Sprint Series victory list with 260. The King of the Outlaws dominated the Fourth Annual Texas Shootout, winning every race he entered. (Read it all), Kinser makes Hoosier's happy at Haubtstadt - April 21 2007--By: Tony Veneziano, World of Outlaws PR Director. The "Salute to Champion Steve Kinser" special exhibition coincides with the King's final full season with the World of Outlaws (WoO) STP Sprint Car Series in 2014. The greatest 40 years: Steve Kinser enjoys retirement While 20 championships is an accomplishment on its own, the longevity of Kinser's career might have been just as impressive. Steve's third cousin Karl Kinser (Mark Kinser's father) was Steve's car owner 1978 to 1994, and was crew chief for Steve and Randy's cars on their frequent tours to Australia in the 1980s. MATCHBOX 1995 SUPER STAR TRANSPORTERS SERIES 2 STEVE KINSER QUAKER STATE. He has been described as the best sprint racer ever by both columnists and even his rivals. He has hired Scott Gerken. My regular crew chief, Scott Gerkin, stayed home and it is tribute to these guys here that we came on strong when it counted. Kinser won the First Heat Race, then earned the privilege of starting the main event outside the second row by finishing fourth in the Dash Race. We have estimated - Setting up a shot at his 500th World of Outlaws Sprint Series A-Main win, Steve Kinser led the closing three laps of the preliminary feature Friday night at Lone Star Speedway. Weve had a good car all year long. "I was catching traffic at the right spots, where I could just kind of coast into the corner and get by them when they were getting loose getting off (the corner). This place was just flat out fast all the way around tonight, and it gets pretty tough on you especially when youre in the shape Im in. (read it all), The King Wins Eighth Main Event at Rolling Wheels By Richard Day ELBRIDGE, NY (May 28) When Steve Kinser led the final 15 laps to win Wednesdays OReilly World of Outlaws Series "A" Feature, it was his eighth victory of the series 25th Anniversary Season and the eighth of his career at Rolling Wheels Raceway Park. Polesitter Joey Saldana took the lead at the start with Kinser closely pursuing on the bottom of the track. Day, the Salinas, CA veteran was knocked from contention. Back and neck pain that Kinser believes originated from an IROC crash in 2005 continued to bother the champion in recent seasons. Steve Kinser, a powerfully built 32-year-old former wrestler from Bloomington, Ind., has amassed a record in the World of Outlaws this year--and over the past 10 years--that defies comparison. "I wish we wouldnt have gotten knocked out of the race at Perris. He was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 2017. I'm just darn glad to win a race.. "Getting a good starting spot means a lot here, especially when we start so early and the track gets some rubber down," said Kinser, who closed to within 16 points of first place in the standings. Steve Kinser. We have been around the Top-Five all year and hadn't won one. Made 18 starts in 2006 with the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. He is more than a crew chief too. 1995 Press Pass Premium Holofoil #26 Steve Kinser. They finished 1-3 in an "A" Feature for the first time Saturday in the Dodge Great Plains Shootout finale at Nebraska Raceway Park. After Steve Kinser and Kaeding, Kraig Kinser finished third, followed by Chad Kemenah, Brooke Tatnell and Craig Dollansky. Youve been great the whole time, and its been a pleasure being able to race for all of you. (more), Little-Known Facts About The King of the Outlaws By Richard Day BAYTOWN, TX (March 28) Steve Kinser claimed the 500th victory of his World of Outlaws Sprint Series career Saturday, holding off Donny Schatz by half a car-length in the Fifth Annual Texas Shootout at Houston Raceway Park. Kinser drove his own, Quaker State Maxim #11 tuned by Scott Gerkin. You get into an open run and the cars can get to be real even so when you have a chance you take it. The 62-year-old resident of Bloomington, Indiana is a 20-time World of Outlaws champion (won a record 577 races in the series), as well as more recently a stalwart on the All Star Circuit of Champions sprint car series owned by NASCAR champion Tony Stewart. Speed Channel taped all the action for an October 24th telecast scheduled to start at 11 p.m. Eastern Time. "We had a great car tonight," the series points leader said. Tim Shaffer was fourth with Australia's Kerry Madsen fifth. He returned in 1997 driving a Dallara-Oldsmobile, where he qualified 20th and finished 14th after a late race accident in Turn 4. Steve is the son of Bob Kinser. Kraig began racing winged Sprint cars in 2000. Steve Kinser, the undisputed king of sprint car racing, has won his 500th World of Outlaws Sprint Series A Feature. His second cousin, once removed Sheldon Kinser competed in the CART series and raced in the Indianapolis 500 six times. I dont think Ill be climbing any fences tonight (like P.J. It was his only Indy Racing League start. The 20- year-old joined his father to make up the only father-son duo to win the sports most prestigious event. 09/28/03 - After a lengthy rain delay, Steve Kinser started from the pole and won the World of Outlaws feature event early Sunday morning at the Talladega Short Track. Kinser is one of the few drivers that was tabbed to run in the big time on asphalt. My first view of Steve Kinser was when I was living in Colorado and taking pictures for Midwest Racing News and other pubs. "The King" started on the pole, and withheld challenges by eventual runner-up Craig Dollansky. The focused one drove a beautiful race, hitting the moisture on the low groove in turn four with precision. VIEWING CAREER RESULTS BY SERIES. Thank you for your support and feel free to share!For booking, sponsorship and marketing info please contact donradebaugh@gmail.com#karlkinser #indianapolismotorspeedway #cart #openwheel #usac #craigkinser #bloomingtonspeedway #racinglegends #racingchamps #kenschrader #racingtrophies #racingshops #racecars #racers #racetracks #checkeredflag #SteveKinser #DanaKinser #Sammy Swindell #usac #indy500 #worldofoutlaws #nascar #indianapolismotorspeedway #racingmusclememory (read the whole deal). Steve Kinser All-HammerDown! 1995 In 1995 Kinser landed a NASCAR Winston Cup Series ride as drag racing legend Kenny Bernstein hired Kinser to drive his No. He returned in 1997 driving a Dallara-Oldsmobile, where he qualified 20th and finished 14th after a late race accident in Turn 4. Fred Rahmer represented the Pennsylvania Posse with a strong fourth place finish. I want to thank my wife Dana and my kids Stevie, Kraig and Kurt. ikea bekant 16781 desk . It was pretty easy to tell when Steve Kinser was on the track on Saturday night at Tri-State Speedway, because each time his machine took to the high-banked -mile in his home state of Indiana, the crowd was on their feet cheering, and the flashbulbs from their cameras could be seen illuminating the track from one side to the other. Today. Steve has won every major Sprint car race during his racing career. 52 A-Features comprised the schedule that could actually be traveled. Steve "The King" Kinser (born June 2, 1954) is a former professional sprint car racing driver. Before celebrating in victory lane, Kinser climbed from his car and walked down the front stretch to embrace 24-year-old Kaeding who finished an impressive second place with the most impressive performance of his young racing career. Both drivers will compete in the 41st annual Williams Grove National Open in Mechanicsburg (Penna. Kinsers Quaker State Maxim took the lead from Tatnell with a slide job on Lap 27 and never looked back. Jason Meyers finished second followed by Paul McMahan, Brooke Tatnell, and Danny Lasoski. While you can hear horror stories from the kids that work with some crew chiefs, you never hear a bad word from someone who has worked with Scott. Steve Kinser is a 20-time World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Car Series champion. Kraig was the 2004 World of OutlawsKevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year. I cant climb the fence and I dont know if it would hold me anyway, Kinser said jokingly. The results of the 2011 WoO season proved The King still has plenty of magic up his sleeve. He was born on June 2, 1954 in Bloomington and continues to live in the town. The King of the Outlaws led all 30 laps from outside the front row at Knoxville Raceway to win his 12th Mopar Parts Knoxville Nationals championship, his first since passing 13 cars on his way to winning the title in 1995. Fall 2001: Steve Kinser has re-signed with Hoosier Tires. Their daughter, Stevie, was always by Dad's side from track to track and, ultimately, graduated from Indiana University. Friend. I always wanted to drive a racecar, but I figured Id have to get a job and be lucky enough to race at home on the weekends. (A-Main Summary), Steve Kinser Captures the World of Outlaws Sprint Series Commonwealth Clash Sarver, PA May 21, 2005 By Chris Dolack, World of Outlaws Senior Writer Some things keep improving with age. Donny Schatz was third, Danny Lasoski fourth, and Tim Shaffer completed the top five. Driving the Maxim/Gerkin/Hoosier #11, Steve made his way to the front from a second row starting spot. Top 3 Results for Steve Kinser. Coming into the World of Outlaws main event Saturday night, Kinser had won 30 features in his career on the historic high-banked, half-mile track.