2002

• Steve Kinser wins his 12th Knoxville Nationals, 10th Gold Cup, and 17th World of Outlaws title. He is also unanimous #1 in the National Sprint Car Poll.
• Tony Stewart wins a thrilling Chili Bowl
• Jack Hewitt Injured at North Vernon, IN.
• Schatz & Woodruff Own Historical Big One
• Joey Saldana Captures Kings Royal

  

• Tim Shaffer wins the $26,000 East Bay Winter Nationals
• Danny Lasoski wins the WoO 25th Anniversary Season Opener at Kings Speedway, gets hurt at Williams Grove.
• Tim Kaeding wins Golden State Challenge Championship, Trophy Cup, and Cotton Classic.

  

  In 2002, we were privileged to interview Kasey Kahne at Eldora.

• Chad Kemenah is the Ohio All-Star Speedweek champion.
• Mike Henry is Placerville Track Champ.
• Daryn Pittman Harvests Calistoga Cash
• Turkey Night to Michael Lewis.
• Jon Allard wins Chico Track Title.
• Justin Henderson, and Chad Meyer Share Husets Glory.

Tim Kaeding is ready for Gold Cup action. The 2002 King of California showed heart when he re-passed Sammy Swindell Friday night to win a Gold Cup prelim thriller. (Photo by Em)

"It wasn't me!" - Tim Kaeding's victory speech at the 17th Annual Golden State Challenge 'King of California' banquet was funny, emotional, and unpredictable (John's Racing Photos)

 

2001

 

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