A Family Affair: Kinsers Youngest Son Grapples with NCAA Title, Wrestling a key part of growing up with the King of the Outlaws, a former Indiana champion, FRESNO, Calif. March 17, 2011 Steve Kinser has a lifetime of accomplishments in Sprint Car racing. (Click here to listen to the most recent Outlaws Unleashed podcast from WorldofOutlaws.com.). The $5,000 victory pushed The King of the Outlaws to within four points of Lasoski in the standings. (more), Steve Kinser Takes Eldora Prelim - A-Main Finish: 1) Steve Kinser 2) Danny Lasoski 3) Joey Saldana 4) Donny Schatz 5) Daryn Pittman 6) Mark Kinser 7) Jason Sides 8) Sammy Swindell 9) Chad Kemenah 10) Tyler Walker 11) Craig Dollansky 12) Jason Meyers 13) Dale Blaney 14) Kraig Kinser 15) Jac Haudenschild 16) Jonathan Allard 17) Erin Crocker 18) Paul McMahan 19) Bill Rose 20) Rob Chaney 21) Toni Lutar 22) Brooke Tatnell 23) Jimmy Stinson 24) Phil Gressman, Lap leaders: Tyler Walker 1-13, Steve Kinser 14-25, King of the Outlaws Wins #500 at Houston Raceway Park By Richard Day BAYTOWN, TX (March 27) The wait is over. He returned in 1997 driving a Dallara-Oldsmobile, where he qualified 20th and finished 14th after a late race accident in Turn 4. Just as the pair was about to enter lapped traffic, the caution flag flew on the fifth lap. 11 Bass Pro Shops/J.D. Veteran car owner, Richard Childress nearly closed his doors after the death of Dale Earnhardt, hear what changed his mind on this weeks show. The No. "It feels good to win here," said Kinser, driver of the Q Oil Maxim. The Racer's Racing Series points earning event was sanctioned by the World of Outlaws. "The fact that so many of us are racers makes us seem like one big family.". "We had a fast car all night," said Kinser, who has won eight main events at Red River Valley Speedway. Steve's oldest son, Kraig, will also be in California racing the Casey's General Store car while his daughter, Stevie, assists Steve's and Jason Sides' teams. Parents were Kenneth and Lois. The "King" of the Outlaws has now won three straight World of Outlaws races. Today. During the 1980s, Kinsers status continued to evolve as evidenced by his record-setting 1987 campaign. 04/16/04 - Bloomington Indiana's Steve Kinser was an eight car-length winner tonight at State Fair Speedway. Kinser Wins With Last-Lap Pass at Lone Star Speedway By Richard Day KILGORE, TX (October 24) Steve Kinser pulled of a last-lap pass of pole-sitter Donny Schatz Friday on his way to winning the OReilly World of Outlaws Series A Feature before the largest crowd in the history of Lone Star Speedway. What I (believe to) know is this: The original Kinser Brothers were Mickey, Karl (b. June 1, 1938), Larry and Terry. Well, ho-hum, Steve Kinser won another Gold Cup Saturday night at Silver Dollar Speedway. Donny Schatz is one of those guys who gets better the longer the race goes on. 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. After Hafertepe got into the wall and upside on the 29th lap while running second, Kinser moved into the runner-up spot and set his sights on Meyers. World of Outlaws Racing Circuit Just like any sport there are levels to sprint car racing. Kraig won the 2005 Knoxville Nationals. 0:00. Bobby Kinser, 56, who is Steve's father, is still a racer. 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. Steve Kinser is a former professional sprint car racing driver. (Read the whole deal), Kinser Wins Eagle Nationals, Regains Points Lead By Richard Day EAGLE, NE (June 22) - Steve Kinser regained the Pennzoil World of Outlaws Series points lead Saturday when he won the 19th Annual Eagle Nationals before the largest crowd in the history of Eagle Raceway. Sep 9, 2013 - Explore Tana Nelson's board "Steve Kinser" on Pinterest. 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. Kinser led all 40 laps of the World of Outlaws feature at Central State Fair Speedway, Saturday night. His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. 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. (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. Oct 18, 2018 - Explore Rob Orr's board "Steve Kinser" on Pinterest. Springville, Indiana, who was born in 1972. http://www.findagravr&GRid=75436102 http://www.mylife.com/shane_kinser. BLOCKHEAD MOTORS Decal sheet Blue Tamiya, 1/700 Russian Slava Navy Cruiser Metal Barrel+Painting Sheet for Trumpeter 05720. . 11 Karl Kinser sprint car racing team and also involved with the management of her son, Marks race team. One of the most special wins of Kinser's career came in 1989 when he won the inaugural Brad Doty Classic and the 20-time World of Outlaws champion was able to pick up another extra special win on Wednesday night, claiming the 21st Annual Brad Doty Classic at Limaland Motorsports Park in Ohio, an event that the Hall of Famer and Ohio native helped promote again this season. Kinsers 19th "A" Feature victory of the year was worth $12,000, increasing his record purse earnings total to $562,385. The racing intensified during the middle stages as Kinser re-passed Dollansky in turn one with a top-groove drive by. He holds the track record at Kokomo for sprint cars, drove on the USAC circuit for years and still wins his share of races. It doesnt matter if its Sammy or who it is, there are some really fast race cars out here. Put the 'King of the Outlaws' on the pole, and the result is predictable. Ultimately, Shaffer chased down Dollansky to score a second place finish. 09/10/05 - One dozen Gold Cups. You just need to keep yourself in a position to take advantage when the time comes. (Read it all), Kinser owns Hartford, Michigan outlaws stop - HD Staff - July 27, 2005 - Hartford, MI. Select this result to view Steve E Kinser's phone number, address, and more. 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. Of Steve Kinser's 471 World of Outlaws, A-Main wins in his career, none have come at Perris Auto Speedway. Steve Kinser (born June 3, 1954, Bloomington, Indiana ), is a professional sprint car racer. Sarver, PA. I knew if I could get a run on him (Tyler Walker) getting into turn one, maybe I could kind of run him up the track and maybe get him out of the rubber. (key) (Bold Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Kurt wrestled at Indiana University, competing at the 149 and 157-pound weight classes, and later became a professional mixed martial artist. 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. Steve Kinser Popularity . The only real problem we had was after that redthe tire sealed up a little bit on us, and we werent quite able to get up as good as we were before, but thats what happens when you run a long green like that, then let the tires cool off. Most Recent Race: August 22, 2016 - Lebanon Valley Speedway - Finish: 6. May 2002: Maybe the reason Steve Kinser is Steve Kinser is because his mind "processes" at a very high rate. 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. He is a member of famous Driver with the age 67 years old group. 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. Steve Kinser was born on June 2, 1954 (age 68) in Bloomington, Indiana, United States. He drives occasionally with the Outlaws and has toured Australia with his brother. 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. 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. His passion for racing matched that of his father. Kinser, the World of Outlaws' champion 13 times in the series' first 16 years, is one of a handful of racers who passed their Indianapolis 500 rookie tests in one day. While Joey Saldana was leading and running the top in three and four, Kinser chased him down like a cop after a criminal. Kinser, Walker, Gurney Jr., and East among recent winners - HD Staff - July 26, 2008. (read the whole deal), Last Lap Win at the Grove for Steve Kinser - By Richard Day MECHANICSBURG, PA (May 16) - Steve Kinser loves racing at Williams Grove Speedway. Kasey Kahne finished as runner-up. Byrider/Chevrolet Maxim. He won twenty WoO championships and 690 "A" features (including full-field preliminary night wins). Steve is related to Pete W Kinser and Shirlayne S Kinser as well as 1 additional person. "It seems like every time I fly back and forth from out West I catch something, but the race car has been running good all year long, from the moment we took it out of the box. Most Popular #146677. (Read Chris Dolack's story here). I don't know much about Jerry and Dallas; the former was a car owner for Kelly Kinser, I think ("Kinser Timber"? They were visiting the high banked half mile dirt (then) called Colorado National Speedway in Erie, Colorado. The victory was No. Danny Lasoski used a provisional, starting 25th, and drove to seventh at the checkered flag. Steve is the father of Kraig. Fierce competitor. In 1995 Kinser landed a NASCAR Winston Cup Series ride as drag racing legend Kenny Bernstein hired Kinser to drive his No. Showing signs of their predicted Knoxville strength, Jac Haudenschild finished third in the Guy Forbrook tuned #5. I started out up on the top, but then I saw Danny (Lasoski) get a nose up beside me on the bottom, so I moved down there and it felt better low. The "King of the Outlaws" had quick-time, and also won the Dash. 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. In the feature when he got the jump off of Turn 4 as the green flag waved, pole-sitter Brooke Tatnell was left hoping lapped traffic on the high-banked, paper-clip quarter-mile oval would hold up Kinser. Sometimes watching greatness in action seems rather pedestrian. Yes, Kinser Timber may be a key, and Kinser Logging. The 19 year-old from Fairmount, Indiana brought out a backup car, and transferred through the B-Main to make the feature. We went out and qualified pretty good. Steve's win extended his points lead in both the World of Outlaws, and HammerDownUSA.com's Racers Racing Series. Sheldon Kinser Jr is Sheldon's son, not grandson. Brandon Wimmer bent his roll cage in a wild qualifying flip. "The (qualifying points) system doesnt really change our strategy much, because as fast as everyone out here is you pretty much have to run hard all night long all the time, whether its a heat race, a dash, or a feature. I wish Kurt could have been here tonight, but hes busy wrestling and boxing and living his own life. Diane Kinser, known by most as "Nan," died on Nov. 18. He has two other children, Stevie and Kurt. It was his only Indy Racing League start. (read it all). 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. - 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. What some might not know is that before he started racing, Kinser was an accomplished wrestler. Thanks, Reinhard, although there's not that much new information. Like his father, Kurt Kinser is also an Indiana state wrestling . 62 Steve Kinser Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images CREATIVE Collections Project #ShowUs Creative Insights Custom Content EDITORIAL VIDEO BBC Motion Gallery NBC News Archives MUSIC BLOG BROWSE PRICING BOARDS CART SIGN IN Editorial Images Images Creative Editorial Video Creative Editorial FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO All Sports Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? STEVE KINSER- Rivalries, Friendships, Marriage and Retirement. Jason Meyers finished second followed by Paul McMahan, Brooke Tatnell, and Danny Lasoski. ), October 3-4. Fourteen-time National 410 Sprint Car Driver of the Year. SPEEDSPORT.com is a part of the NASCAR Digital Media Network, The No. Robert E. "Bob" Kinser, died Saturday, Nov. 4 at his residence in Bloomington. In 2007, Steve Kinser returned to the World of outlaws to compete in the National Sprint Tour series. 12-time Knoxville (Iowa) Nationals champion. Vintage NOS 1987 Mark Kinser Sprint Car Tee - Large MotorTs (641) $89.99 Steve Kinser involved in scary IROC crash at Daytona - By Bobby Gerould - February 17, 2006 - 4:11PM Pacific. Steve Kinser Claims Back to Back Gold Cups, Runs Total to Eleven - By Bobby Gerould - 09/06/03 - Chico, CA. Famous people list on 2 June. Chesson celebrates victories by turning doughnuts and climbing the fence on the front straightaway. It was his only Indy Racing League start. The third child of parents Bob and Cora Kinser grew up watching his father manhandle open-wheel cars around dirt tracks throughout his home state. "It feels really good to win the championship again," Kinser said. It was Kinser's sixth RRS win of 2005, which leads all drivers. Tuesday night at Lernerville Speedway, the reigning, and 18-time World of Outlaws Sprint Series champion reminded all why he is the "King". When the auto-complete results are available, use the up and down arrows to review and Enter to select. His son Kraig Kinser races for Steve Kinser Racing in the number 11k World of Outlaw sprint car. ), (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap). Scott Gerkin has been doing a tremendous job, and my brother Randy helps with the motors, and these Maxim cars have been working real well. 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.. Discover today's celebrity birthdays and explore famous people who share your birthday. Weve had a good car all year long. 1995 In 1995 Kinser landed a NASCAR Winston Cup Series ride as drag racing legend Kenny Bernstein hired Kinser to drive his No. As Saldana worked a thinning cushion in turns three and four, Kinser gained speed on the bottom of the track. Steve Kinser's birthstone is Pearl, Moonstone and Alexandrite. March 10, 2002 - Steve Kinser emerged as the the A-Main winner Sunday night at Hollywood Hills Speedway. 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. Robert Ballou, Pittman, Solwold, and Kyle Hirst were heat winners. That season, he won 56 short-track races, with 46 them being WoO A-Features, including 24 of the last 26. 1995 Press Pass Premium Holofoil #26 Steve Kinser. Many timesespecially after winning back-to-back Bob Kinser Memorial races in 2019-2020people assume he has connections to sprint car legends Steve Kinser or deep pockets to compete. Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 66 years old? "You just want to try to get the lead, get up on top and go," said Kinser, who collected $10,000 for the win. He was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 2017. He has won 20 championships in the World of Outlaws (WoO) series. Tim Shaffer and Paul McMahan battled for runner-up honors with Shaffer getting the nod. The King of the Outlaws steered his #11 Quaker State Maxim into the low groove in the first corner and slid in front of Schatz in turn two early in the 30th lap, then beat the 1997 Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year under the checkered flag by three car-lengths. Steve Kinser Wrecks Tony Stewart at the Kings Royal FOX Sports 1.03M subscribers Subscribe 348K views 9 years ago Tony Stewart has some choice words for his Sprint Car teammate Steve Kinser. Kinser used a strong restart to pull away, as he led every lap on his way to his third A-Feature win of the season. (read the whole deal). sports car events. 11 team became legendary for its success with Karls cousin, Steve Kinser, driving, and later achieved a pair of World of Outlaws championships with Mark Kinser at the wheel. "I got to watching Kraig there at the beginning, and kind of forgot about racing myself," Kinser admitted. Vice President of Competition for JTG Daugherty Racing, Ernie Cope answered that question on this weeks Fast Car 2 NASCAR. Kinser, an icon in short-track racing, has dominated the WoO series during his 35 seasons of competition. 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". Privacy Policy|Terms of Use, California Spring Break Swing Continues for Kraig Kinser at Kings Speedway & Thunderbowl Raceway, Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals. 16 for the King of the Outlaws this season. Considering they rank 1-2 in the OReilly World of Outlaws Series point standings, have won two of the last three series championships and three of the first five main events at the 4/10-mile oval, why wouldnt they? Walker was followed to the checkered flag by Sammy Swindell (in the Tom Rolfe #10), Brent Kaeding, Tim Kaeding, and Sean Becker. Donny Schatz, Jason Sides, and Tim Shaffer completed the top five finishers. He would pace the field for the rest of the way to earn the 552nd A-Feature win of his career with the World of Outlaws aboard the Quaker State Maxim. I never did really get up on the top until right at the end there, and I dont know what I was doing messing around up there, but I was really handling on the bottom in three and four". Scott Gerkin turning wrenches for Steve Kinser means the car will seldom, if-ever, break. Find Steve Kinser's phone number, address, and email on Spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information. Kinser led the first set of corners, but Dollansky leaned hard on the cushion to overtake the 'King of the Outlaws' in turns three and four. - 04/30/05 - Reigning World of Outlaws champion Steve Kinser was too tough at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. Steve Kinser, the undisputed king of sprint car racing, has won his 500th World of Outlaws Sprint Series A Feature. This track is so much about momentum, and the cushion was really just a big curb up there. Whether he was in open race track or the couple of times he hit lapped traffic during the A-Feature, he continually added to his advantage en route to the win in the First Commonwealth Bank Clash and a $10,000 payday. Name:SteveKinser During his many tours of Australia racing Sprint cars, Kinser won many feature races and drew large crowds wherever he raced, but on January 4, 1986 he swapped his Sprinter for a VW-powered Midget (called a Speedcar in Australia) and won the 38th Australian Speedcar Grand Prix at Sydney's Liverpool City Raceway. Mark is Karl's son. WoO weekend dominated by Steve Kinser, and Jac Haudenschild - By Bobby Gerould - Tulare, CA. As a senior, he won the 2006 title at 152 pounds after going 47-0 as a member of the Bloomington South High School team. Know how He earned most of networth at the age of 66 years of age. "We had a good race car all night. The two mirrored each other for the final circuit with Kinser edging Schatz. He competed in three consecutive IROC series from 2003 to 2005. Kraig Kinser was fifth, and Mark Kinser ran sixth in the Rick Wright #35. Gemini Race Car Driver #38. That moved Kraig Kinser up to second and Kaeding into third. Steve "The King" Kinser (born June 2, 1954) is a former professional sprint car racing driver. This race car has been performing real wellI could get into (turn) one on the bottom, and get back up in front of the lapped cars. But even though Kinser led all 30 laps to pick up his third victory of the season, Tim Kaeding made him earn it. He has over 37,000 followers on his IG page . He competed in his first career World of Outlaws race on March 18, 1978 at Devil's Bowl Speedway. It was the late 1970s and the second year of The World of Outlaws sprint car circuit. I have to thank Scott Gerkin. He competed against the Ohio native numerous times in the early days of the World of Outlaws, and during that span he struck up a great friendship with the fellow driver. Karl was inducted in the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame. 09/09/05 - Silver Dollar Speedway 'rubbered-up' Friday night, and Steve Kinser knew exactly how to handle it. On Sale. Mark Kinser, 24, is Karl's son and runs the World of Outlaws circuit as Steve's teammate. His success on the track has led to a record . Rain forced officials to cancel Friday's racing, making Thursday a single-program event. Italics Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. I just know he is Karl's nephew, and Steve's cousin. career WoO A-Feature win in March 2004 at Houston Raceway Park. He formed his own team back in 1997 after returning from the NASCAR circuit. Finished 14th in the 1997 Indianapolis 500. 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. In 1981, a 26-year-old rookie, Kinser failed to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 when his month was ended by a practice crash. "The King of the Outlaws" also won the main event at Delaware International Speedway Tuesday. 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. His Quaker State Maxim, riding on Hoosier tires was impeccably tuned by Scott Gerkin. Kinser has been selected several times to compete in the International Race of Champions, winning a race at Talladega Superspeedway in 1994. 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. (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. Steve The King Kinser (born June 2, 1954) is a professional sprint car racing driver. 26 Quaker State Ford, but released him after only five starts after a best finish of 27th and average placing of 35th. You get into an open run and the cars can get to be real even so when you have a chance you take it. He competed in his first career World of Outlaws race on March 18, 1978 at Devils Bowl Speedway. The King of the Outlaws dominated the Fourth Annual Texas Shootout, winning every race he entered. Steve Kinser has been right there in the Pennzoil World of Outlaws standings all season, with as good a chance to win on a given night as anybody not named Mark Kinser.