The four-race series will compete in Missouri, Maryland, Indiana and Nebraska

CONCORD, N.C. – March 21, 2012 – Race fans, strap in and get ready.

In conjunction with SLS Promotions, NASCAR star Kasey Kahne is promoting a four-race event – the “Kasey Kahne Challenge” – across the Midwest and East Coast with the World of Outlaws this season. Kahne, who has two World of Outlaws teams, is also slated to compete in each race.

Round 1, which is presented by Sage Fruit, is set for Friday, April 20, at Missouri State Fair Speedway in Sedalia, Mo. The second race will be Sunday, May 20, at Hagerstown Speedway in Hagerstown, Md. The Challenge shifts to Kokomo Speedway in Kokomo, Ind., for a race on Tuesday, June 5, before wrapping up at Junction Motor Speedway in McCool Junction, Neb., on Tuesday, Aug. 14.

The grandstands are scheduled to open at 4 p.m. with hot laps at 7 p.m. and racing at 8 p.m. for each race.

Also, spectators are eligible for a free pit pass upgrade with purchase of an advanced reserved seat for each event.

Tickets can be ordered online by clicking www.SLSpromotions.com or by calling 815-344-2023 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Central on weekdays.

The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series is brought to fans across the country by many important sponsors and partners, including: Armor All (Official Car Care Products), STP (Official Fuel Treatment), Goodyear Tires (Official Tire), Gravely Tractors (Official Lawn Equipment), University of Northwestern Ohio, VP Racing Fuel (Official Racing Fuel), Vicci (Official Apparel); in addition to contingency sponsors, including: Cometic Gasket, Comp Cams, JE Pistons, KSE Racing Products, MSD Ignitions, Penske Shocks, Superflow Dynos and Wix Filters; along with manufacturer sponsors, including: Astro Titanium, Intercomp, J&J Auto Racing, Jake’s Carts, Racing Electronics, S&S Volvo and TNT Rescue.