Published August 24 2009
Schatz hits milestone in home state
MANDAN, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Sprint car racer Donny Schatz reached a milestone in his home state.
- Donny Schatz
Donny Schatz, right, celebrates his fourth straight victory in the Knoxville Nationals sprint car race Sunday Aug. 16, 2009 in Knosville, Ia. Schatz passed Joey Saldana for the lead on the 35th lap Sunday night and held on through the final five laps to win the richest, most prestigious race on the sprint car circuit. (AP Photo/Andrea Melendez/The Des Moines Register)
MANDAN, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Sprint car racer Donny Schatz reached a milestone in his home state.
Schatz picked up his 100th career World of Outlaws "A' feature victory on Saturday night, beating 23 other drivers at Mandan's Dacotah Speedway.
Schatz became only the fifth Outlaws driver to reach the 100-victory mark, joining Steve Kinser, Sammy Swindell, Doug Wolfgang and Mark Kinser.
Schatz is leading the Outlaws points standings as he goes for his fourth straight season championship.
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