Steve Kinser displays the victory banner after winning the 30-lap World
of Outlaws sprint car feature at Santa Fe Speedway. – Al Graf Photo
Willow Springs, Ill. (May 8, 1987) – Steve Kinser shot past Ron Shuman in turn two of lap 27 and went on to claim the 30-lap World of Outlaws sprint car feature Friday night at Santa Fe Speedway.
Craig Keel took the initial lead, but Shuman powered in front on round four. Shuman led until the first caution of the contest flew on lap 8 when Tony Armstrong and Bob Robel spun in turn three.
When the green returned, Mark Kinser and Andy Stapp collided in turn two forcing another delay. When the race resumed, Shuman retained the lead using the track’s high groove.
The two other cautions of the feature came when Armstrong spun in turn one on lap 21 and on lap 22 when Johnny Herrera and Robel tangled.
Steve Kinser closed in on the leader using the low side of the track for much of the feature. Kinser managed to nose ahead of Shuman at the start/finish line of lap 25 but Shuman was able to regain the lead in turn two of lap 26.
One lap later, Kinser managed to slide ahead of Shuman to regain the top spot for good. Once in front, Kinser shifted to the high groove to hold off Shuman for the victory.
The victory was Kinser’s ninth of the season and 177th of his career. Steve Butler, who was the fastest qualifier of the night, placed third followed by Brady Doty and Craig Keel.
Results –
1. Steve Kinser
2. Ron Shuman
3. Steve Butler
4. Brad Doty
5. Craig Keel
6. Keith Kauffman
7. Danny Smith
8. Dave Blaney
9. Jac Haudenschild
10.Tim Gee
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